Thinking Independently With Conor Delaney | Powered by Good Life
ABOUT:
Entrepreneurs are born out of a desire to fix, to innovate, to act.Thinking Independently takes listeners inside the mindset of Conor Delaney, Founder and CEO of Good Life Companies, a leader redefining what it means to build with purpose.
Hosted by Nick LoPresti, Chief of Staff at Good Life, each episode explores the challenges and decisions that shape business growth, leadership, and balance. Through candid conversations, Conor shares the lessons that helped him turn one small-town financial practice into a national enterprise and the principles that drive Good Life’s mission to help advisors and entrepreneurs live better, think bigger, and serve on purpose.
ABOUT CONOR
Conor Delaney is Founder and CEO of Good Life Companies, a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. A lifelong entrepreneur, Conor began his advisory career in college and quickly rose to become one of his firm’s top performers. At 27, he launched his own independent practice, determined to build a better model of service and support.
Today, Good Life serves more than 200 advisors and tens of thousands of investors across the country. Grounded in faith and family, Conor’s journey has inspired multiple ventures in health and wellness, including Good Life Organic Kitchen and the Good Life Fitness Institute. A marathon runner, husband, and father of five, Conor continues to live by his philosophy of thinking independently in business and in life.
Thinking Independently With Conor Delaney | Powered by Good Life
Creating a Legacy: From Financial Advisor to Business Owner
Conor Delaney and Nick LoPresti discuss their journey together and the growth of Good Life. They talk about the importance of servant leadership and the pride they have in their team. They also discuss the transition from financial advisor to business owner and the challenges and rewards that come with it. They highlight the impact they have on advisors' lives and the opportunity to make a difference in their communities. They discuss the role of a Chief of Staff and the importance of having a strong support system. They also talk about their passion for serving clients and helping advisors thrive. In this conversation, Conor Delaney discusses the importance of caring for advisors' well-being and personal growth. He emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize the health and happiness of their advisors, rather than just focusing on financial metrics. Delaney also highlights the value of providing support and resources for advisors, such as fitness and nutrition programs and assistance with office space. He believes that the key to success in the industry lies in emotional connection with clients and positioning oneself as a central figure in their lives. Delaney also addresses the challenges of attracting new talent to the financial services space and the need for firms to adapt and innovate to stay relevant.
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Good Life Companies is a stand-alone entity providing real estate, infrastructure, technology, training, marketing, and support to independent professionals throughout the United States. Good Life Companies is not a broker/dealer or a Registered Investment Advisor and does not provide legal or tax advice.