It's goal setting season. This bodes well for financial advisors as many prospective clients spring from the sidelines in January to get the help they need. While I am confident you've set your own goals for the year, both professionally and personally, can you summarize what you want for the…
What used to be an occasional pursuit during my drives to pick up my children from their various activities is now part of my daily constitutional. I am consuming podcasts like never before! Heading into Week 6 after the closing of my yoga studio, pilates studio and Soul Cycle, I have…
With schools closed, employees working remotely, and people staying home, social distancing is meant to keep us apart to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While we remain physically separated from our communities, with disrupted daily routines, I believe that this distance will actually bring us closer. We're all in this…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The life of an independent financial advisor can be both challenging and rewarding. The more passionate you are about your work, the more likely you are to take on extra tasks and log longer hours. Burning the candle at both ends may result in a productivity boost for awhile, but…
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