September 2020 | Erin Botsford
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.
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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 moreAugust 2020 | Blake Hammerton
I recently wrote a few articles about what your clients are most drawn to, and how risk management makes you a better advisor. This recent article from FA Magazine echoes my earlier messages, and goes on to explain a little more about what your clients are looking for in you (their advisor) during these turbulent times in the global market.
read moreAugust 2020 | Blake Hammerton
When there’s uncertainty in the world and in the markets, the stress of being a financial advisor can feel overwhelming. Not only are you trying to care for your clients and your...
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We all come into this profession with high hopes of building our business, but many advisors struggle to make that dream a reality. The right kind of marketing can deliver a steady, predictable flow of qualified leads, while the not-quite-right kind of marketing can deliver nothing but frustration. Here are 5 reasons why your marketing isn't making you money.
read moreJuly 2020 | Erin Botsford
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 moreJuly 2020 | Erin Botsford
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 moreJune 2020 | Blake Hammerton
If you asked a hundred people on the street what a financial planner does, the answers would be overwhelmingly skewed towards the "investment management” side of the spectrum. This isn't necessarily false, but highly successful financial planners focus elsewhere first.
read moreJune 2020 | Blake Hammerton
In all our messaging, Erin's book and webinars, and our conversations with advisors, we're always discussing the ultimate goal of having a business that allows you to serve more clients, make more money, and have more freedom – and having it do all that with as little of your involvement as possible.
read moreApril 2020 | Blake Hammerton
Have you ever been ghosted? You had a great initial prospect meeting but you never heard from them again? Maybe it was because you left an important influencer out of the discussion. Did you inadvertently leave out the woman, not realizing the influence she maintains in the relationship? I am going to tell you how to win over female clients by not losing them at the onset.
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