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A couple years ago, after a speech, an advisor came up to me and said, “I’ve been in this business for over 20 years and I can probably count the number of unsolicited referrals I’ve…

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The term “Survival of the Fittest” was coined by Herbert Spencer in 1864. The biggest misconception that people hold around this concept is that “fittest” means strongest or fastest… that one species survives because it…

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I have discovered three words that have made a huge difference for me in ALL aspects of my life. These three words can help you with any objection, from anyone, about anything. With one caveat,…

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During this pandemic, quite a few advisors are expressing frustration that it is taking longer to convert prospects into clients. How about you? Taking longer? About the same? I decided to do an unscientific study…

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What’s better than a happy and loyal client? A happy and loyal client who has become an ADVOCATE for your business. First, advocates recommend you. They vouch for you. Second, they pay attention to the…

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In 1956, Earl Nightingale released the very first motivational record entitled, “The Strangest Secret.” This record sold over one million copies.  And “the secret?”   What you think about you become. In 1972, a wise man…

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In a previous blog post, I covered three effective ways to get introduced through an email. It came with a short video you might find helpful. Feel free to check it out HERE:  https://referralcoach.com/introductions-in-a-virtual-world/ As…

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Famous football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Fatigue Makes Cowards of Us All.”  Man is THAT the truth.  I would add… that when you’re tired, you’re more susceptible to negative thinking. There was a time…

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This is The Business Builders Podcast – 2-minute edition. These short episodes are designed to provide you with ideas, strategies, and tactics that you can use to impact yourself and your business. A very wise…

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Let’s set the scene. You’ve been introduced through email to a new, in-segment, prospect by a great client. The prospect responded to your email request for a short (15-minute) call to get the conversation started…

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