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5 Common Mistakes Financial Advisors Make When Developing Their Storytelling Skills

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Financial advisors are increasingly recognizing the power of storytelling in their practice. Storytelling helps them earn the trust of prospects, build stronger relationships with clients, simplify complex financial concepts, and inspire action. However, developing this skill comes with challenges, and many advisors make common mistakes that hinder their storytelling effectiveness. Here are five of the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

5 Soft Skills You’d Need to Work Entirely Online as a Financial Advisor

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Times are changing, and suddenly we have all been thrust onto the online space, whether we were prepared or not. While the country is slowly opening back up despite the increasing number of covid19 cases, many businesses are choosing to stay remote, and people are still wary about office meetings. Financial Advisors are in a fortunate position to potentially increase their client base, as now you are not limited to the geographic area that you are physically located in.

5 Dos of Developing Good Storytelling Skills

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The ability to tell interesting stories is an essential skill for all advisors. Stories are an effective way of letting people get to know the real you, and they’re also useful when it comes to educating clients.

Few of us are born natural raconteurs – but if you commit to developing your skills and practising them regularly, over time you can become a great storyteller.

Here are 5 best practices when it comes to developing good storytelling skills.