All posts tagged sales skills
Financial advisors don’t struggle with closing ratios because they lack intelligence or credentials. They often struggle because they underestimate the importance of people skills, proper discovery, and persuasion. Selling is not separate from advising; it’s what allows advising to happen. Selling skills are still the foundation of advice.
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Financial advisors grow through client acquisition and retention. Yet, many advisors often make missteps in the sales and marketing process. This can limit their ability to close new relationships and increase their assets under management. Understanding the five common sales and marketing missteps advisors make can help you refine your approach and build a more sustainable, predictable business.
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One of the many challenges financial advisors face is dealing with prospect indecision and delays. Despite the importance of financial planning, prospects often delay taking the next steps. In this article, we’ll delve into several reasons behind a prospect’s delay and how advisors can address these roadblocks effectively.
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Whether you are a financial advisor trying to engage new clients or a recruiter trying to engage new advisors, storytelling in your initial planning meetings sets the tone for the relationship. But whose story are you telling?
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