If you were unable to service your clients for whatever reason, or if you needed to step away for an extended period of time, is your business positioned to continue to function and grow without you? If you build a company that's setup to survive and thrive without your day-to-day involvement, you can 'retire' under the radar. Here's how I did it, and you can too.
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Using Systems & Processes to Create Raving Fans [Part 3]
When your systems and processes are running successfully and your team operates as a unified force for growth, you can scale your business to unbelievable levels. You can accomplish in one year what a solo advisor might be able to do in 10, but even good systems need an update from time to time.
read moreUsing Systems & Processes to Create Raving Fans [Part 2]
If you want a wildly successful business, you need consistent, predictable processes in every action you and your team take. Take a look at some of the systems the team uses to make sure client experience and business management are predictable, profitable, and can be scaled to fit any size firm.
read moreUsing Systems & Processes to Create Raving Fans [Part 1]
If you want a wildly successful business, you need consistent, predictable processes in every action you and your team take. You want systems that allow you to control the client experience, communication standards, and team tasks. In this three-part series, I'll cover three big topics that go along with bringing systems and processes into your business.
read more3 Major Lessons I Learned During My First Few Years
In my first few years in the business, I learned more than I ever thought possible. More importantly, I was able to take the tough lessons and turn them into fuel that helped propel me to some pretty incredible levels of success. No matter where you are in your business journey, these 3 major lessons I learned as a financial advisor are easy to apply and use right now.
read moreThree Essential Pieces of Advice from a Barron’s Top 100 Advisor
As someone that's built her business from the ground up, achieved the Barron's Top 100 designation in all categories, and sold the business for a healthy multiple, I can tell you with all sincerity there are some simple truths you need to follow if you want to be successful. Here are three essential pieces of advice form a Barron's Top 100 Advisor:
read more5 Ways to Develop Your Brand as an Advisor
Your prospects are often compare financial advisors, insurance agents, CPAs, and attorneys. They want to work with the advisor that communicates his or her brand and unique value best, Specifically, advisors whose values reflect their own. So let's review 5 ways you can develop your personal brand as a financial advisor.
read moreClosing with Risk: Bulletproofing an Inheritance
While the title mentions bulletproofing an inheritance, we’re not going to cover the technical aspects of how. Rather, I’m going to show you how that conversation will help you close prospects like...
read moreBetween Now and Success Podcast
Steve Sanduski invited me to be a guest on his Between Now & Success podcast, and it was wonderful to share my story with his audience. This is still the #1 MOST POPULAR EPISODE on his podcast! In our time together, I share what I did to overcome the obstacles laid out before me so I could build a seven figure firm.
read moreServing Female Clients in an Uncertain World
Whether they are married, single, widowed, divorced, working, or retired, there’s never been a more important time for advisors to meet the emotional needs of their clients. Clients are scared right now. They are looking for leadership, confidence, and someone to hold their hand. That person is you, their advisor.
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