MORE FROM VESTMENT ADVISORS
Friday, November 13, 2009
How to meet 900 good prospects a year and have fun doing it
How many advisors do you know who have thrown their clients a birthday party? That's right -- none. So when you do it, your clients and their friends are going to love you.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Be a cheerleader
Read this article to learn how cheerleading could be a quick way for you to close more business, improve staff morale and even strengthen your marriage -- all in less than 30 seconds.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Three more problems with your first client meeting
This article provides three key mistakes that keep advisors from closing more business.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
The power of "thank you"
This article explains how something as simple as a thank you note can have a huge impact on your success.
Monday, May 11, 2009
The million-dollar closing-ratio formula
Forget about managing your time as the key to financial success. That myth will get you nowhere. Instead, you've got to manage this simple formula to hit your marks. A quick must-read for advisors and managers alike!
Friday, April 10, 2009
The professional bio
Even the small things have a big impact. So what can sending out a professionally written, single-page bio to new prospects in advance of your first meeting do for you? Read this article to find out.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Five steps to creating your elevator statement
This article explains how, the next time someone asks, "What do you do?" you can have a well-prepared description of your firm that motivates the listener to do business with you.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Dealing with the client from hell
I don't know if it's the economy, the war or two full moons, but I have had more than my share of clients from hell recently. If you, too, are having more than your share of the CFH, take these steps to bring some peace into your practice and your...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
6 things advisors can do to keep clients happy in a down market
Many successful advisors see the current market as an unprecedented opportunity to capture more business. In fact, we will probably never see an opportunity like this again in our lifetime.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Correct it now or pay later
Advisors are increasingly likely to violate compliance rules and regulations. This article highlights this reasons why this is the case.
- The professional bio
Even the small things have a big impact. So what can sending out a professionally written, single-page bio to new prospects in advance of your first meeting do for you? Read this article to find out.
- Successful client appreciation events
Read this article for an in-depth explanation of one of the best ways you can be nice to your clients (especially boomers), solidify your relationship with them, and prospect for new clients.
- Five steps to creating your elevator statement
This article explains how, the next time someone asks, "What do you do?" you can have a well-prepared description of your firm that motivates the listener to do business with you.
- Three more problems with your first client meeting
This article provides three key mistakes that keep advisors from closing more business.
- Be a cheerleader
Read this article to learn how cheerleading could be a quick way for you to close more business, improve staff morale and even strengthen your marriage -- all in less than 30 seconds.
- The million-dollar closing-ratio formula
Forget about managing your time as the key to financial success. That myth will get you nowhere. Instead, you've got to manage this simple formula to hit your marks. A quick must-read for advisors and managers alike!
- How to meet 900 good prospects a year and have fun doing it
How many advisors do you know who have thrown their clients a birthday party? That's right -- none. So when you do it, your clients and their friends are going to love you.
- Four things you're doing wrong at your first client meeting
With so much hanging on the first meeting with a new prospect, don't fall into these deadly traps that hundreds of advisors make.
- The power of "thank you"
This article explains how something as simple as a thank you note can have a huge impact on your success.
- Staying out of trouble and staying in business
Learn how to avoid regulatory pitfalls and keep regulators -- and investors -- happy by managing expectations and documenting your files.
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