December 4, 2014 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
The behavior of elite Advisors is consistent. They come up with good ideas and they stick with them. They do something for a long enough time to know if it works. That’s precisely why what they do is so easily measurable.
This type of behavior is mandatory for those who wish to build a business in a dependable manner.
It is difficult to measure the effectiveness of average Advisors because their behavior is less consistent. We might try seminars this quarter and if we don’t see results in ninety days, we’ll try a referral campaign. If that doesn’t work next quarter, we’ll try something else. We don’t do something for a long enough time to measure results. Without clearly delineated goals, accountability becomes elusive.
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Financial Advisor Branding—Elements to Focus On
October 9, 2023 / by Don Connelly / Marketing Yourself / 0 comments
One of the most significant challenges facing financial advisors trying to grow their practice is it takes time, resources, and a well-conceived marketing strategy to get their stories out to the right audiences. While it involves strategically utilizing digital marketing and producing targeted and relevant content, the path must be paved by building a solid brand and reputation.
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If You Try to Be Perfect, You Will Always Fall Short
October 2, 2017 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Don’t constantly strive for perfection. You will never achieve it. It will simply waste your energy and make you miserable. Instead, focus on what is achievable.
Sharpen your best skills and qualities so you can showcase them to clients and prospects. Practice them over and over until you get things right every time. Don’t dwell on what you’re not so good at.
Here are some ways to forget perfection and strive for excellence.
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How Consistency Will Help You Become an Elite Advisor
December 4, 2014 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
The behavior of elite Advisors is consistent. They come up with good ideas and they stick with them. They do something for a long enough time to know if it works. That’s precisely why what they do is so easily measurable.
This type of behavior is mandatory for those who wish to build a business in a dependable manner.
It is difficult to measure the effectiveness of average Advisors because their behavior is less consistent. We might try seminars this quarter and if we don’t see results in ninety days, we’ll try a referral campaign. If that doesn’t work next quarter, we’ll try something else. We don’t do something for a long enough time to measure results. Without clearly delineated goals, accountability becomes elusive.
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