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Why Financial Advisors Struggle to Get Appointments (Even When They Know What to Do)

/ by Don Connelly / Prospecting / 0 comments

You’re a financial advisor. You’ve read the books, attended the seminars, and memorized the scripts. You’re making calls, sending emails, and prospecting like you’re “supposed to.” But the appointments aren’t happening. The calendar stays empty, and the frustration is real. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone.

The problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do; it’s that something’s getting lost in how you’re doing it. Let’s unpack why and fix it.

Stop Random Acts of Marketing: How to Build a Repeatable Client Acquisition System

/ by Don Connelly / Marketing Yourself / 0 comments

Picture this: It’s January, and you’re fired up. You blast out a polished email newsletter to your list, promising yourself you’ll do it monthly. You even make a few cold calls and post a thoughtful LinkedIn update.

Then, life happens. Client meetings pile up, paperwork buries you, and by April, you realize you haven’t sent a single follow-up. Sound familiar? This is what I call a random act of marketing—a burst of effort followed by radio silence.

For financial advisors, this pattern is all too common.