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Voices 10 tactless things I tell clients

From OnWallStreet
Added on May 2018 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: I say tactless things to clients all the time, but I know these truths add value and differentiate my practice. I think these things are so important, in fact, that I typically make sure I share them with prospective clients, as well. They could work for you, too.

The Biggest Advisor Marketing Problems and How to Avoid Them

From IRIS
Added on May 2018 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Each week, I speak with advisors and entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level. As they share the details of their marketing plan, I ask how they came up with the plan. Most often, they reply, “I think this will work.” When asked if they have done any research to confirm it will work, the answer is either “No” or “Well sort of.” While the latter response is better than the first, neither is ideal. Today’s topic includes the biggest and most common marketing problems and how to avoid them.

Voices Why fintechs, not advisors, are driving change in financial planning

From Financial Planning
Added on May 2018 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Financial planning development is speeding up, but the pace is not being set by the advisor industry.

Keys to a successful deal

From InvestmentNews
Added on May 2018 in M&A Issues
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Summary: [Video] Advisory firms are growing and mergers and acquisitions are getting bigger. Finding the right partner is one thing, but finding someone that can be a cultural and strategic fit is even more difficult.

This Technique Gets You to 'Yes' Faster, Without Sales Pressure

From ThinkAdvisor
Added on May 2018 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: An advanced, multiple-choice closing technique touted by Harvard-trained negotiation and mediation specialist Raphael Lapin — who uses it himself — gets to “yes” faster and boosts  satisfaction at the same time. For financial advisors, it can help curb the widespread, off-putting penchant for applying sales pressure, Lapin tells ThinkAdvisor in an interview.

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