Fuel for Growth
Our Top Reads at the Mid-Atlantic Financial Group
Delivering Massive Value – Matthew Jarvis, CFP®
This book offers practical insights for financial advisors looking to elevate their practice by focusing on what clients value most. Jarvis shares real-world systems and strategies that help advisors build trust, increase efficiency, and create a client experience that drives long-term growth.
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Scale or Fail – Allison Maslan
For advisors ready to expand their business, Scale or Fail provides a roadmap to sustainable growth. Maslan outlines her proprietary “Scale It Method®,” giving readers the tools to develop scalable systems, lead effective teams, and overcome the growing pains of entrepreneurship.
Your Next Five Moves – Patrick Bet-David
This strategy-focused book helps advisors think like chess masters—always several steps ahead. Bet-David breaks down how to identify your vision, develop tactical thinking, and make bold, calculated decisions to accelerate personal and professional success.
Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara
Guidara draws from his time leading Eleven Madison Park to illustrate how going above and beyond for clients can transform a business. Advisors will find inspiration in creating a service culture that turns clients into loyal advocates.
The Psychology of Money – Morgan Housel
In this must-read for financial professionals, Housel explores how behavior and emotion drive financial decisions more than logic. It’s a valuable reminder for advisors on the importance of empathy and communication when guiding clients.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind – Josh Murphy, Ph.D., D.D.
This timeless self-development classic helps readers unlock the power of mindset in achieving personal and professional goals. Advisors will benefit from learning how subconscious beliefs shape actions, outcomes, and success.
Think For Yourself – Vikram Mansharamani
In an era overloaded with information, Mansharamani makes the case for independent thinking. Financial advisors will appreciate his call to question conventional wisdom and develop a broader, more nuanced approach to decision-making.
Never Split The Difference – Chris Voss
Former FBI negotiator Chris Voss reveals techniques that give you the edge in any negotiation. From client conversations to business deals, advisors will gain powerful tools to build rapport, uncover needs, and reach better outcomes.
The Checklist Manifesto – Atul Gawande
This compelling book emphasizes the importance of checklists in managing complexity and ensuring consistency. Advisors can adopt Gawande’s framework to streamline processes, reduce errors, and improve client service.
The 10X Rule – Grant Cardone
Cardone challenges readers to raise their expectations and take massive action. This high-energy guide encourages advisors to pursue bold goals with relentless commitment—a mindset shift that can unlock extraordinary results.
Who Not How – Dan Sullivan
Rather than focusing on “how” to accomplish goals, Sullivan teaches you to focus on “who” can help. This is a powerful mindset for advisors looking to delegate, collaborate, and scale their impact more effectively.
The Gap and the Gain – Dan Sullivan
In this follow-up to Who Not How, Sullivan shares how focusing on progress (the gain) instead of what’s missing (the gap) can boost confidence and motivation. Advisors will find it a powerful framework for maintaining a positive, forward-thinking mindset.
Essentialism – Greg McKeown
Essentialism is a guide to doing less—but better. McKeown offers strategies for eliminating the non-essential, helping advisors focus on what truly moves the needle in their practice and personal lives.
Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
A cornerstone of personal development literature, this classic outlines timeless principles for achieving success. Advisors will benefit from Hill’s teachings on goal setting, desire, persistence, and the power of thought.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. Maxwell
Maxwell’s leadership principles are as relevant in financial services as any other industry. This book offers practical, easy-to-understand laws that help advisors lead teams, influence others, and grow as professionals.
Extreme Ownership – Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
Written by two former Navy SEALs, this book shows how taking full responsibility creates strong leaders and cohesive teams. Advisors will find actionable lessons on accountability, discipline, and decision-making under pressure.
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