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Delivering a memorable presentation (part 2)
By Kerry JohnsonAndy Rooney of "60 Minutes" has built his reputation on his image as the guy next door.
April 28, 2009
Closing the networking loopFor anyone in sales, being savvy at networking isn't just a good skill to have, it's necessary for long-term success.
April 20, 2009
How's your elevator speech?When introducing yourself, do you say what you do or what you are?
April 20, 2009
Time for Advisors' Partners to Walk the WalkIn my work with advisory practices, I get to see all the myriad things that custodians and broker/dealers do to "help" their advisors manage and...
April 15, 2009
As Recruiting Bubble Ends, What Alternatives Do Advisors Have?This is the fifth installment in an ongoing series for financial advisors evaluating recruiting packages, retention packages, setting up their own fee-only advisory firms or joining independent broker-dealers.
April 15, 2009
Retention Plans, Bonuses and Your FutureShould you leave a firm if you don't get a bonus? Or even if you get a bonus, is it worth staying?
April 13, 2009
Once upon a sales callWhen times are tough, it's easy to fall into the trap of unwisely hoping a fairy tale-like customer will miraculously save the day, but you must be your own knight in shining armor.
April 12, 2009
Once upon a sales callWhen times are tough, it's easy to fall into the trap of unwisely hoping a fairy tale-like customer will miraculously save the day, but you must be your own knight in shining armor.