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…
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…
Independent financial advisors lead busy lives with many commitments. From managing a multitude of client relationships with on-going deliverables like financial plan updates and quarterly statements to meeting and following up with prospects, it can feel overwhelming trying to stay on top of everything. Managing deadlines is a skill that takes…
Your guide to scare away pests and take back your financial planning practice How many times have you heard that you must define exactly whom you want to attract in to your financial planning practice so you know where to direct your client attraction resources? That concept is the foundation…
3 Ways to Make Sure Potential Clients Know You Exist While You Learn Even More About Them Every week I drive my daughter Parker to ballet. As soon as I enter the parking structure, I see the right lane for “car wash clients only.” Every week I think, "Hmmmm, should I have them clean…
Content marketing through channels such as blogs, videos, podcasts, and webinars is the modern way of creating awareness, driving interest and inviting engagement. Through consistent and ongoing content sharing, you can establish trust and build rapport with prospects and clients. Despite these benefits many independent advisors fail to participate. Hiding…
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