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The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.
Sam Sivarajan
62 episodes
4 hours ago

The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. Podcast explores what judgment looks like in practice when certainty is impossible.

I am a judgment guide. I help people act when the stakes are real, tradeoffs are unavoidable, and certainty isn’t coming. My value is not tactical insights, prediction, or optimization. It is guiding people to build their capacity for judgment under uncertainty.

Each episode examines a real decision moment—where real outcomes, real people, and real tradeoffs were at stake. Rather than focusing on outcomes or hindsight explanations, the conversations stay close to the decision itself: what could not be known at the time, what pressures were present, and how judgment was exercised without guarantees.

This is not a podcast about best practices, leadership slogans, or forecasting the future. It is about how people responsible for consequential decisions actually decide when responsibility can’t be delegated and waiting for clarity is itself a risk.

The podcast is for people accountable for decisions that matter—often without full control or authority—who must act with clarity and judgment when certainty is impossible.

Listeners might be interested in The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. newsletter as well. Check out at www.theuncertaintyedge.com. Hosted by Sam Sivarajan.

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The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. Podcast explores what judgment looks like in practice when certainty is impossible.

I am a judgment guide. I help people act when the stakes are real, tradeoffs are unavoidable, and certainty isn’t coming. My value is not tactical insights, prediction, or optimization. It is guiding people to build their capacity for judgment under uncertainty.

Each episode examines a real decision moment—where real outcomes, real people, and real tradeoffs were at stake. Rather than focusing on outcomes or hindsight explanations, the conversations stay close to the decision itself: what could not be known at the time, what pressures were present, and how judgment was exercised without guarantees.

This is not a podcast about best practices, leadership slogans, or forecasting the future. It is about how people responsible for consequential decisions actually decide when responsibility can’t be delegated and waiting for clarity is itself a risk.

The podcast is for people accountable for decisions that matter—often without full control or authority—who must act with clarity and judgment when certainty is impossible.

Listeners might be interested in The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. newsletter as well. Check out at www.theuncertaintyedge.com. Hosted by Sam Sivarajan.

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Breaking Through Growth Barriers and Building Scalable Systems with Matt Hicken
The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.
53 minutes 3 seconds
5 months ago
Breaking Through Growth Barriers and Building Scalable Systems with Matt Hicken

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Future-Ready Advisor, host Sam Sivarajan sits down with Matt Hicken, Senior Vice President at Bill Good Marketing, for an in-depth conversation about scaling advisory practices and building sustainable growth systems.

Matt brings over two decades of experience working with financial advisors across North America, plus nearly 14 years as a licensed advisor where he helped grow one practice from $25 million to over $550 million in AUM. He shares practical insights on breaking through growth plateaus, building referral systems that actually work, and why succession planning should start now—not later.

From the psychology of comfort zones to the mechanics of sustainable growth, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies for advisors looking to build scalable, sellable businesses.

Key Quote

"Stay true to who you are. That's your brand. Stick to it." — Matt Hicken

Key Takeaways

  • Growth requires change — You can't keep doing the same things and expect different results
  • Referral systems work when done systematically — Expect 15% of clients to provide referrals annually with proper processes
  • Succession planning starts now — Begin with the end in mind, regardless of career stage
  • Sustainable growth has limits — Most advisor/service teams can handle 30-40 new households per year
  • Diversify your marketing channels — Don't rely on just one method for lead generation

Sound Bites

  • "I'm one of those weird kids at 14 who decided I wanted to be a consultant."
  • "The average advisor should be getting at least 15% of their client households to give them at least one referral per year."
  • "Start with the end in mind for succession planning."
  • "This is a business, right? It can't be you if you're going to leave."
  • "Pick one, do it, and then come back and listen again."

Topics Discussed

  • 01:27 — Matt's Journey from Consultant to Advisor to Coach
  • 05:02 — Common Growth Barriers: Change, Team, and Brand Evolution
  • 11:48 — Building Systematic Referral Processes That Actually Work
  • 20:23 — Shifting from Personality-Driven to Process-Oriented Growth
  • 27:19 — Why Succession Planning Should Start Today, Not Tomorrow

Resources Mentioned

  • Learn more about Matt Hicken and his work: billgoodmarketing.com

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The Uncertainty E.D.G.E.

The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. Podcast explores what judgment looks like in practice when certainty is impossible.

I am a judgment guide. I help people act when the stakes are real, tradeoffs are unavoidable, and certainty isn’t coming. My value is not tactical insights, prediction, or optimization. It is guiding people to build their capacity for judgment under uncertainty.

Each episode examines a real decision moment—where real outcomes, real people, and real tradeoffs were at stake. Rather than focusing on outcomes or hindsight explanations, the conversations stay close to the decision itself: what could not be known at the time, what pressures were present, and how judgment was exercised without guarantees.

This is not a podcast about best practices, leadership slogans, or forecasting the future. It is about how people responsible for consequential decisions actually decide when responsibility can’t be delegated and waiting for clarity is itself a risk.

The podcast is for people accountable for decisions that matter—often without full control or authority—who must act with clarity and judgment when certainty is impossible.

Listeners might be interested in The Uncertainty E.D.G.E. newsletter as well. Check out at www.theuncertaintyedge.com. Hosted by Sam Sivarajan.