Author: Bill Cates

Have you ever had a client ask you, “What should I tell others about you?” And did you have a very simple answer for them; an answer that they would remember and effective enough to compel someone to want to meet you? This is a perfect example of where the phrase less is more might be applied.

Have you ever had a client ask you, “What should I tell others about you?” And did you have a very simple answer for them; an answer that they would remember and effective enough to compel someone to want to meet you? This is a perfect example of where the phrase less is more might be applied.

Some advisors shy away from creating referral opportunities during bear and volatile markets, while others seize on the opportunities that are all around them. Here are some suggested perspectives and actions that I believe will help you through this or any bear or volatile market.

How many times has a client asked you, “What makes you different?” or “How are you different from other advisors?” What most of your prospects and clients are asking (usually to themselves) is, “Are you right for me?”

Your prospects want to know if you’re right for them. With that said, if you’re going to talk about what makes you different, I suggest you find something that actually sets you apart from other advisors.

The seminar environment can be a powerful way to add value to your existing client relationships AND position yourself as a valuable resource to prospective clients. 

LinkedIn’s primary goal is to keep people on the platform.  Keeping this in mind at all times will impact what and how you post, and therefore, increase the likelihood your posts will gain more traction.

Have you noticed how hard it is to reach prospects these days; even when you’re working from introductions? Some prospects in some niches are particularly hard to reach. For instance, physicians, surgeons, and dentists – to name a few – are harder to reach than others.

Here are three strategies worth considering to get any prospect to take notice and at least respond to your email or voice mail message.

Formal networking groups – such as BNI, chamber of commerce groups, and groups that gather for the purpose of exchanging leads – can be a great opportunity or a waste of time. It all depends on how you “work it.” I don’t remember who said it, but the saying goes something like “It’s not called net-sit, or net-eat. It’s called net-work.” Here’s a checklist of five habits you want to establish to make the most out of this client-acquisition strategy:

Let’s start with three things you already know: Every aspect of your clients’ lives is impacted in some way by money. Your clients’ financial lives do not exist in a vacuum. Many of your clients’…