Don Connelly & Associates

AUGUST 12, 2024

It's no exaggeration to say that the initial meeting with a prospective client is a make-or-break moment that sets the tone for the relationship and determines whether it will continue in a second meeting. Prospects are likely to meet with multiple advisors. That's a tall order. That's a tall order.

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Don Connelly & Associates

JUNE 20, 2022

How often have you been in a meeting with a client or prospect and felt like you lost control of the conversation? Whatever the reason, when a client or prospect conversation goes off the rails, it’s incumbent upon you to steer it back in the right direction. That can’t happen if you’re doing all the talking.

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Steve Sanduski

JANUARY 22, 2025

And I think most people who are acquiring firms today will say that’s what they do. ” Mike Capelle on bridging the “succession gap”: “For over a decade we’ve heard about the aging advisor base, and the generational wealth that’s going to transfer, and the need for succession plans.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image source: Getty Images Few prospects are scarier than logging into your bank or credit card account and noticing something amiss -- like a lot less money than should be in the account or a huge charge that you didn't make. Losing over $1,000 (or more) is an unattractive prospect, for sure. How did this happen?

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 19, 2023

Well-written bullet points can: Make your summary less intimidating Highlight important information Focus your reader’s attention Clarify complex ideas Bullet Point Best Practices Before you add bullet points to your summary in excess, let’s review some bullet point best practices. Here’s one example: At Thomas J.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In fact, a 2023 survey from the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance showed that 63% of European investors probe prospective general partners on their ESG approach.

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Don Connelly & Associates

MARCH 6, 2023

The post Stop Justifying Your Fees and Start Explaining Them in the Context of What Your Prospects Value appeared first on Don Connelly & Associates. Advisors still find themselves in the unenviable position of having to withstand fee compression while, at the same time, justifying them to their clients.

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Don Connelly & Associates

AUGUST 8, 2022

But I can think of many examples of advisors who unwittingly find ways to sabotage their efforts to build a successful practice. But they're big enough to turn prospects and clients away from you. It's often the little things they are either unaware of or don't recognize as problems.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 24, 2011

They'll usually speak for free if it means helping out their local developer community with best practices. What you do with them from there is up to you--but having people from your own company there to mix and mingle with the crowd will be helpful to evaluate who comes and have 1:1 conversations with the best prospects.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Not only does it help to modernize your business, but it can also be used to subtly influence clients and prospective clients about the direction of your company. What separates you from your competition, and how are you communicating that to your clients and prospects? Are You Targeting a New Audience?

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 3, 2025

We've made incredible progress on this top priority and have become a trusted and leading voice for security best practices in discussions with customers and prospects. I can't tell you how much this resonates with our customers and prospects who now seek Okta's advice and guidance on hardening their IT security environments.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

What’s missing is a bona fide sales funnel that systematically guides prospects from curiosity to interest and ultimately to conversion. Advisors should create a structured pipeline where each piece of content serves a specific purpose in moving the prospect through the funnel. LinkedIn for articles, Instagram for visuals).

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Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 28, 2023

Help Prospects Find You When They Need You Most The type of content marketing strategy we run for advisors is not designed to sell, but to help people learn who you serve best. To learn more, read our best practices for email marketing , subscribe to our newsletter , and schedule a virtual meeting if you have any questions.

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Don Connelly & Associates

JULY 17, 2023

For those who studied and implemented the best practices of webinar marketing, the results have been excellent, producing waves of new prospects at a fraction of the cost of in-person seminars. During the pandemic, advisors seeking to gather and engage with targeted audiences had no choice but to take their show online.

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Don Connelly & Associates

JULY 17, 2023

For those who studied and implemented the best practices of webinar marketing, the results have been excellent, producing waves of new prospects at a fraction of the cost of in-person seminars. During the pandemic, advisors seeking to gather and engage with targeted audiences had no choice but to take their show online.

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Covisum

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Over the past year, you've spent a lot of time reading about financial planning best practices, financial technology, and attracting new prospects. The Most Popular Blog Posts in 2022. We're thrilled that you love our content! Enjoy this recap of the 10 blog posts our readers found most impactful over the past year.

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FMG

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Instead of a wall of text, prospects or customers are able to enjoy educational and interesting videos. In addition to engaging customers and prospects, video has a great ROI. Image Best Practices. Now that you’ve found a program or site that works best for you. What Video Can Do for You.

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FMG

MAY 23, 2023

We’re sharing Tuesday’s resources to help you better engage clients and prospects, no matter the channel you’re focused on. 10 advanced social media copywriting best practices via SproutSocial At the foundation of every successful social media strategy is strong copywriting. Give it a listen here.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 16, 2024

Potential prospects are poking around your site, vetting your credibility, and looking for reasons NOT to hire you. But there are some proven best practices to follow that never go out of style. Prospects aren’t hiring a faceless corporation or buying a one-off product. They’re partnering with you.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 1, 2024

With our specific knowledge, you can be sure your marketing plan aligns with your goals as well as the best practices in the industry. Rather, we will tailor our services to your particular objectives so they will address your ideal audience’s pain points and leave a positive impression on your prospects.

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Mainsail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When it comes to the content, design and optimization of this page, there are several best practices to consider. This is useful for moderately complex pricing models and for products whose prospects demonstrate a range of willingness to pay. are clear and relevant to their pain points. Add a toggle for easy comparison.

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FMG

DECEMBER 9, 2022

This isn’t an unreasonable thought, but it’s not necessary or best practice. This could cause a prospect to never even book the introductory call. Prospects should be able to quickly understand how much your services will cost. Today, you can and should provide quotes on your website. Here’s why.

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FMG

DECEMBER 13, 2022

” We’re diving right in with articles on LinkedIn best practices, content creation tips and more. . LinkedIn Company Page Best Practices for 2023 [Infographic] via Social Media Today. Struggling to find the time to update your clients and prospects on everything happening with the markets and economy?

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FMG

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We’re sharing Tuesday’s resources to help you better engage clients and prospects, no matter the channel you’re focused on. Not only are you working with a group that best fits your business model, but you’re getting more for your marketing dollar. Read more here. Learn how to coach clients here. Well, struggle no more.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 28, 2024

What's really interesting is how Okta's Secure Identity Commitment has triggered a new type of conversation with customers and prospects. These best practices, combined with Okta's products, are helping our customers be more secure and do it faster. As we improve ourselves, we help elevate the industry.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 7, 2024

On the shelf offering that we have, obviously, that's the best practice to have a good chunk of offering for many reasons. Or where do you sit with most of these other maybe prospective MVC contracts? Reuven, I don't know if you want to add few words into that. Reuven Spiegel -- Chief Financial Officer Yeah.

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Don Connelly & Associates

AUGUST 5, 2024

You can't build a practice if you can't convince people to follow your advice. You can’t stay in business if you don’t prospect, and prospects won’t gravitate toward you if you don’t stand out. Here's the deal, though—you can't help people if they don't trust you.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 13, 2024

It’s also important to remember that you may receive more prospective client inquiries, but if they’re not actually converting into clients or they don’t align with the ideal clients you’re trying to attract, something is off. Posting just to post won’t increase your followers or convert prospects into clients. Want to hear more?

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FMG

MARCH 14, 2023

Follow best practices for customer acquisition and nurturing 9. Use Market Intelligence to Take the Guesswork Out of Prospecting via RedZone Marketing Prospecting is much easier when advisors take a narrower approach. Consider your channel strategy 8. Increase customer retention 10. Well, struggle no more.

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FMG

AUGUST 4, 2023

While Illustrations can be used to make data memorable by relating it to something visual You can see these best practices in action with our repurposed infographic for retirement mistakes. You can do this by basing your posting on best practices or analyzing your data, if available, to determine an appropriate posting time.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 20, 2023

For financial advisors, leveraging platforms like Google can significantly enhance your visibility and help you attract new prospects. An ad can do its job perfectly—resonate with a prospective client and attract them to your website. This increases relevance and encourages the prospective client to explore your website further.

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FMG

AUGUST 15, 2024

The homepage allows viewers to quickly identify which services the company can provide to best fit their needs, then easily navigate to schedule a consultation. Prospective clients may ask themselves, “What could I even learn from scheduling an introductory session?” How Can You Take Your Atria Website to the Next Level?

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Indigo Marketing Agency

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Your clients and prospects need your expertise now more than ever. Your prospects may be looking for a new financial advisor. If your prospects are experiencing dissatisfaction with their current financial advisor, a market downturn could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, inciting them to look elsewhere for help. .

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The Motley Fool

MARCH 4, 2024

This includes embedding retail best practices across the enterprise and ensuring we have the right organizational structure in place to enable our future success. And we're strengthening that foundation and embedding these retail best practices throughout the organization. There's a couple of things there.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

prospects who are entirely new to the advisor’s service), the content also describes best practices for effectively garnering referrals from existing clients. This includes methods to build trust, nurture leads, and cement themselves as local authorities even among local competitors.

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Don Connelly & Associates

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In recent posts, we have outlined why financial advisors must master critical habits for prospecting, calling, and selling, without which success can be elusive. However, while you may identify as a financial advisor, you are, first and foremost, a businessperson.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

AUGUST 21, 2024

The idea is simple: provide something of value that entices your prospects to share their details, allowing you to nurture the relationship and convert them into paying clients over time. Checklists or worksheets: Maybe your prospects are drawn to practical tools that help them assess their financial situations.

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