October 22, 2018 / by Don Connelly / Marketing Yourself / 0 comments
Ours is a highly commoditized industry. Financial advisors all tend to look the same, sell the same products and talk the same language. To get noticed you need to differentiate yourself from the competition by establishing your value to prospects and clients.
First, work out what you can bring to the table that others can’t. The next step is to verbalize your unique value proposition to clients and prospects.
If you do, prospects and clients will realize why it makes perfect sense to work with you.
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How to Elevate Your Brand and Justify Your Fees
August 12, 2019 / by Don Connelly / Marketing Yourself / 0 comments
If you provide above average service, you deserve to charge above average fees. Don’t underestimate yourself. Make sure you get paid your worth by focusing on creating a business brand and style that clearly communicates your value.
Price is never the only consideration.
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The First Client Meeting: Are You Making Any of These 10 Common Mistakes?
March 11, 2019 / by Don Connelly / Managing the Relationship, Prospecting / 0 comments
It’s all too easy to slip up in the first meeting and lose any opportunity to open the account – and this is especially true for new advisors.
In this post we’ll help you identify mistakes you could, without realizing it, be making. Take an honest appraisal – do you recognize yourself doing any of the following? If so, take action to fix these mistakes.
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5 Questions Prospects May Ask You before Deciding to Hire You as Their Financial Advisor
February 11, 2019 / by Don Connelly / Prospecting / 0 comments
Just as there are many questions you need to ask a potential client, prospects will have plenty of things they’ll want to know before they consider doing business with you too. Here are five questions you’re likely to receive.
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How to Articulate Your Value to Prospects and Clients
October 22, 2018 / by Don Connelly / Marketing Yourself / 0 comments
Ours is a highly commoditized industry. Financial advisors all tend to look the same, sell the same products and talk the same language. To get noticed you need to differentiate yourself from the competition by establishing your value to prospects and clients.
First, work out what you can bring to the table that others can’t. The next step is to verbalize your unique value proposition to clients and prospects.
If you do, prospects and clients will realize why it makes perfect sense to work with you.
Read more