What Makes an Advisor Successful?

What Makes an Advisor Successful

I have been around Financial Advisors for so long that I have created hierarchies. I categorize advisors economically and professionally. I’ve done this for so long that I can usually spot a successful Advisor from across the room. Of course I get fooled sometimes, but not very often. I’m always a bit incredulous when I do this. What is it I spot?

Listen to this audio podcast or red the transcript below, adapted from the audio, to hear what I think makes an Advisor successful and what makes a successful Advisor.

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3 Situations When Financial Advisors Should Use a Prospecting Script

3 Situations When Financial Advisors Should Use a Prospecting Script

If you’re like most financial advisors, you probably started out with a phone script, whether calling strangers, LinkedIn contacts or referrals. Prospecting scripts are critical for new advisors because they help them keep organized and stay on track for the brief time they have in that first interaction. No doubt, using phone scripts can serve inexperienced advisors well if they work at it. They can also make experienced advisors even more effective when used in certain circumstances.

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