In Episode 15 of Thinking Independently, Nick LoPresti and Conor Delaney unpack the leadership lessons Conor learned while running 7 marathons on 7 continents in just one week. They dive into what happens mentally, physically, and emotionally when you reach the point where most people would quit and how those moments translate directly into the way advisors lead their teams and build their businesses.

Conor shares powerful reflections on breaking generational patterns, staying grounded through adversity, and choosing grit over excuses when challenges show up. From the freezing isolation of Antarctica to the final finish line surrounded by his kids, each race revealed something new about resilience, mindset, and leading with purpose.

This episode is a reminder that success is not defined at the finish line. It is built in the quiet and unseen moments of preparation, discipline, and commitment. Whether you are growing a practice, leading a team, or trying to stay consistent in a busy season, these lessons will help you break out instead of break down.

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In Episode 14 of Thinking Independently, Nick LoPresti and Conor Delaney explore what it means to scale smarter in today’s advisory world. They talk about how great advisors grow faster by focusing on their strengths, letting go of what holds them back, and surrounding themselves with the right people, systems, and technology.

Conor explains how the best advisors create more capacity by leveraging support instead of trying to do everything themselves. That shift allows them to focus on what truly drives results: serving clients, developing people, and building lasting impact.

This episode challenges the traditional definition of independence and shows how real growth happens through collaboration, leadership, and purpose.

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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.

In Episode 13 of Thinking Independently, Nick LoPresti and Conor Delaney discuss what it really takes to shift from financial advisor to business owner. They explore the importance of adopting a CEO mindset, building intentional frameworks, and leading with strategy rather than reacting to cash flow.

The conversation highlights key inflection points in an advisor’s journey, including hiring that first team member, protecting time, defining a clear vision, and creating a culture rooted in purpose and accountability. They also examine the difference between advisor growth and business growth, and how independence allows advisors to build firms that reflect their values.

Ultimately, they emphasize that true independence is not just about freedom. It is about structure, leadership, and building something that lasts.

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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.