Episode 329
Katelyn Graham
The Admin Effect
In this episode of The Best of LKN, Jeff welcomes Katelyn Graham, founder and CEO of The Admin Effect, a Cornelius-based firm serving independent financial advisors nationwide. Katelyn shares her journey from broadcasting to financial services, and how a life-changing experience inspired her to launch her own agency.
She explains how The Admin Effect supports advisors with virtual operations, team training, and consulting—helping firms streamline processes, scale with confidence, and better serve their clients.
Katelyn also dives into leadership lessons, hiring the right people, and the importance of listening to clients.
The conversation touches on entrepreneurship, niche business models, and life in the Lake Norman area.
Katelyn’s story offers valuable takeaways for business owners, financial advisors, and anyone interested in scaling a service-based company.
Book mentioned:
Who Not How
by Dan Sullivan
About the Host:
Jeff Hamm is the creator and producer of The Best of LKN. He’s a local real estate agent and digital marketing professional.
Since 2020, Jeff has been sharing the stories of Lake Norman’s most inspiring small businesses and nonprofits.
When he isn’t working, you can usually find Jeff boating, playing pickleball, cycling local greenways, and taking walks with his dogs Sam and Maisy.
Jeff Hamm
NC Real Estate Broker
Lake Norman | High Country
www.LKNreal.com
Photo credit: LKN Images by Kathleen Martin
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