/ by Don Connelly / Presentation Skills / 2 comments
Occasionally I get asked about the best way to introduce yourself as a financial advisor.
That’s an important skill. But in some ways, focusing on introducing yourself to other people is looking at the problem from the wrong direction. There’s always the risk that going to a business mode when the prospect is not yet receptive to it will cause them to go into “shields-up” mode.
Instead, turn that process inside out: Consider finding ways to get prospects to introduce themselves to you.
The difference is fundamental.
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Sales Jiujitsu: How to Introduce Yourself as a Financial Advisor
/ by Don Connelly / Presentation Skills / 2 comments
Occasionally I get asked about the best way to introduce yourself as a financial advisor.
That’s an important skill. But in some ways, focusing on introducing yourself to other people is looking at the problem from the wrong direction. There’s always the risk that going to a business mode when the prospect is not yet receptive to it will cause them to go into “shields-up” mode.
Instead, turn that process inside out: Consider finding ways to get prospects to introduce themselves to you.
The difference is fundamental.
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To Be The Best Financial Advisor You Can, It’s Essential to Challenge Yourself
/ by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
There are two paths you can follow in your career: One that goes uphill or the easy one, which involves simply getting through the day. Not many people take the steepest and hardest path, which is why so few really achieve success. But if you’re prepared to challenge yourself and commit to hard work, practice and persevere, you will maximize your talent and do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.
So, step out of your comfort zone and start creating your own success story. Here are a few important self-challenges.
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Approaching Strangers Can Only Change Your Practice for The Better
/ by Don Connelly / Prospecting / 0 comments
You were probably brought up being told ‘don’t talk to strangers’. However, this rule doesn’t apply to adults, especially if you work as a financial advisor. Many advisors struggle with ‘cold’ approaching and prospecting, because it makes them feel anxious and fearful. However, unless you conquer this fear you will not be able to take your business to the next level. People are voice-activated. They are not going to talk to you. You’ve got to talk to them.
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3 Prospecting Tips You Might not Like but Should Embrace
/ by Don Connelly / Prospecting / 0 comments
Out of all your daily tasks, prospecting will bring you the biggest rewards. It will open doors, get you new accounts and increase your assets. Unfortunately many advisors see prospecting as one of the least enjoyable parts of the job. But don’t put off prospecting, it’s something you have to do. It is the one thing you can’t delegate.
As you get better at prospecting you will start to enjoy it more. Here are three ways to help you get more comfortable with prospecting.
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