How to Make Sure You Have Your Best Vacation Ever
As a successful financial professional, you have chosen one of the most challenging professions in the world. Entrepreneur, financial authority and community leader are among the many hats you may wear on a daily basis. The work you do for your clients, family, self and community is vitally important.
Time(ly) Tips from Punxsutawney
I spent a lot of time in Punxsutawney with my grandmother (Grace) over the years. So I’m a big fan of the movie, Groundhog Day. In one scene, Phil Connors (Bill Murray) says… “You want a prediction about the weather? You’re asking the wrong Phil. I’m going to give you a prediction about this winter? It’s going to be cold, […]
Set a Target for New Ideal Clients
Not sure why…but a lot of advisors are afraid to set goals. But one thing I know for sure…to climb the success ladder, you need to: Know where you are today Develop a clear picture of where you would like to be and when And have a system for getting there For most advisory practices this can […]
Are you getting more done in less time?
Each year, I ask my clients a series of questions to help them measure their progress. This year, I thought I’d share these questions with you. There are 9 questions in all. Here’s the 1st one… Thinking about your most important activities and business drivers…Are you getting more done in less time or do you still […]
Are you missing your chances for quick wins?
Do you make client acquisition too hard? Sometimes your best prospecting opportunities are right in front of you. But you miss them. You make things harder than they need to be. But when you have a repeatable system, you find quick wins. Opportunities to let your most obvious prospects know that you’re open for […]
Are you getting measurable results from your LinkedIn efforts?
Should I use LinkedIn to build my business? I regularly hear this question from advisors. Some have never tried it. Some have given it a sporadic effort. Others have spent money on automated programs that don’t work. My answer is always the same…”If you do it right, you’ll get results.” And that’s why I […]
Is your business built around your ultimate clients?
Your ultimate clients set the direction for your practice. From helping you decide on your service model to building your team to attracting new clients, everything you do becomes easier when you have a clear definition of your ultimate client. That’s why the ultimate client selection process is a core element to my AUM250 […]
Is your story memorable, repeatable and referable?
Where are you today? Does your business stand out from the crowd? Or are you guilty of “me-too” marketing? Let’s talk…I’ll call you. We’ll spend 15 minutes talking about your business during a fast track session. I’ll show you how to use the AUM250 Roadmap to build a memorable, repeatable and referable story. Click here […]
Can your business operate without you?
[Transcription] I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had an adviser tell me…“One of the reasons I love this business is I can play golf (insert favorite hobby) whenever I want.” Then I ask how often they would like to play golf…“I’d love to play three or four times a week.” I’ll then ask how […]