On this episode of the 9Innings Podcast, Kevin Thompson sits down with Derrick Kinney — former financial advisor, successful practice owner, and now coach and speaker to entrepreneurs nationwide.

Derrick walks through his journey from grinding it out early in his career to building — and ultimately selling — a thriving advisory firm. He breaks down how authentic community engagement attracted million-dollar clients, why specialization beats commoditization, and how integrity builds long-term enterprise value.

The conversation also dives into the emotional side of selling a business, overcoming revenue plateaus, avoiding shiny object syndrome, and why comparison can quietly kill growth.

At its core, this episode is about ownership, sacrifice, and running your own race — with practical lessons for advisors and ent ...