Kristin Harad, Author at Kristin Harad - Financial Advisor Marketing

Imperfect Marketing: why you need to get out there less than perfectly

What action do you take when faced with imperfection? "The best is the enemy of the good." These words from Voltaire (often quoted as "perfect is the enemy of the good,") remind us all that many times it is best to forge ahead with an effort even when we know…

Kristin HaradJanuary 17, 2019

Practice Management Skills Success

5 Steps to Better Networking

Networking is an essential skill for any financial advisor. The right connections can elevate your business from fledgling to thriving. The more people you know, the more opportunities will present themselves. Depending on your personal style, you may find networking events exhilarating, uncomfortable, or downright terrifying. You might prefer chatting…

Kristin HaradFebruary 12, 2018

Featured Practice Management

Get More Done: 9 Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination

It happens to the best of us: We leave some items on our to-do list, then they carry over to the next list, and the next. Eventually, we’re going out of our way to avoid them altogether. Everyone procrastinates a little now and then, but chronic procrastination can have a…

Kristin HaradJanuary 25, 2018

Featured Lifestyle Practice Management

How to Deal with Difficult People: 6 Tips to Keep Your Spirits High

The role of an advisor includes interacting with all kinds of people on a regular basis. While the majority of the people you meet are probably friendly, thoughtful, interesting people, once in awhile you may come across the kind of person so difficult that even the most sociable among us…

Kristin HaradNovember 22, 2017

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5 Habits to Keep You Happy – Part 2

Independent financial advisors need to be self-motivated and focused to succeed. This discipline doesn’t apply just to our work, however. Being happy in both our personal and professional lives takes practice just like any other skill. A few weeks ago, I posted part one of this article, featuring several good…

Kristin HaradOctober 27, 2017

Featured Lifestyle Practice Management Success

5 Habits to Keep You Happy – Part 1

The life of an independent financial advisor is extremely busy and full. Whether you’re just starting out or enjoying great success, each stage brings a new set of challenges. Long hours and a busy schedule can make it easy to get so wrapped up in your work that you neglect…

Kristin HaradOctober 4, 2017

Featured Marketing

The Only 5 Questions Your Website Needs to Answer

How well does your website communicate, connect, and inspire? As a financial advisor, your website's primary function is to prompt the right person to take action to improve their financial life. I invite you to review your firm's website through the eyes of that next client you would like…

Kristin HaradAugust 25, 2017

Featured Lifestyle

Rest Success: 7 Habits for a Good Night’s Sleep

Entrepreneurs often ask how best to stay motivated and productive, manage stress, and keep healthy and positive in the face of running a business and finding time for everything else in their lives. While there are all kinds of lifestyle choices that can help, there is one key factor that…

Kristin HaradAugust 7, 2017

Featured Practice Management Values

Instant Stress Relief – One Question to Center Yourself

What's the one thing that is essential right now, in this moment? You may not believe it, but if you stop and ask yourself that question, especially at a time when you feel stress, you can eliminate angst and tune in to "the now." Done right, you'll experience or achieve…

Kristin HaradJuly 24, 2017

Kristin Harad

Imperfect Marketing: why you need to get out there less than perfectly

5 Steps to Better Networking

Get More Done: 9 Strategies for Overcoming Procrastination

How to Deal with Difficult People: 6 Tips to Keep Your Spirits High

5 Habits to Keep You Happy – Part 2

5 Habits to Keep You Happy – Part 1

The Only 5 Questions Your Website Needs to Answer

Rest Success: 7 Habits for a Good Night’s Sleep

Instant Stress Relief – One Question to Center Yourself

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