1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Ep 505: Using A “Pillow Test” To Make The Hard Business Decisions On The Way To $3.5B AUM with Andrew Rosen How do you know&amp;nbsp;you're making the right decision, especially when every&amp;nbsp;option comes with trade-offs? Whether you're making career decisions or leading a growing advisory firm, today's guest offers practical lessons on building a business that aligns with your values while creating long-term success.&amp;nbsp; Andrew Rosen is the Executive Chairman of Diversified, LLC, and in this episode, he shares the decision-making framework he calls the &quot;pillow test,&quot; a simple but powerful way to evaluate career moves, business opportunities, and strategic decisions. Listen in as Andrew explains how this mindset shaped his career, from choosing a lower-paying role with greater long-term opportunity to navigating acquisitions, ownership transitions, and decisions around private equity investment. You'll learn how Diversified evolved from founder-led ownership to a partner-owned firm, what matters just as much as technical expertise when earning clients' trust, and more. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/505&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Financial Advisor Success https://www.kitces.com/podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42322610/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/205255600