Average Case Size Matters | Ep. 24 Erica Pauly

Welcome back to another episode of the Advisor Summit Podcast, where industry innovators and thought leaders come together to elevate the way we serve, scale, and succeed.

In this episode of The Advisor Summit, we’re joined by Erica Pauly to unpack one of the most overlooked — and most powerful — metrics in advisor growth: average case size.

Erica breaks down exactly how to define average case size (and what not to include), why it deserves a seat at the table alongside leads and close rates, and how it can radically change the way you plan your marketing and capacity for next year.

Key Takeaways:

Average case size reveals more than lead volume or close rate. It shows who you’re truly attracting and converting, reflecting your positioning, sales process, and the depth of client relationships — not just how busy your funnel looks.
Different marketing funnels drive different case sizes. Dinner seminars and TV often produce higher average case sizes, while referrals tend to be smaller but highly profitable. Radio can be inconsistent, occasionally delivering very large “whale” cases that skew results.
Higher case sizes require different expectations. Advisors serving higher-net-worth clients should expect longer sales cycles and lower close rates. Planning, coaching, and lead goals should adjust accordingly rather than applying the same benchmarks across the board.
Use average case size for planning, not quick decisions. Because it’s a lagging indicator, average case size is most useful at mid-year and year-end. It plays a critical role in reverse-engineering marketing goals, staffing needs, and growth plans.
Account for outliers to understand reality. Large one-off cases can distort the numbers. Reviewing averages with and without outliers gives a clearer picture of what “typical” growth actually looks like.

Resources Mentioned:

Reversed Engineered Marketing Tool

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