Industry advice often suggests the solution to a limited marketing budget is merely, “Just post on social media.” Stephanie Scheller explains how she doubled the size of her events company with no marketing budget and without creating endless social media content.

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Mastering marketing on a small budget

With clients not expected to understand the jargon of the financial services profession, advisors can make simplicity their superpower. Richard Dobson Jr., CFP, explains how you can describe complex topics in a quick, unforgettable way that will reduce client panic and improve outcomes for you and the people you help.

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2024 MDRT Annual Meeting Focus Session (English)

Communication hacks every financial advisor should know

You might think you need to fire clients who never seem to follow your advice and recommendations. Derek Hagen, CFP, CFA, explains why some clients delay implementation and how you can help motivate them to change their response to stressful situations. 

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From resistance to action: Working with clients who don't implement your advice

A successful rebrand means refreshing your identity, redefining your market presence, and reconsidering your client engagement. Whether you’re considering a total makeover or a subtle refresh, Eile Goh uses real-world examples and actionable insights to take you through the essential steps of effective rebranding.

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Triple-R strategy: Revitalize, reinvent and reimagine your rebranding

How much do your self-esteem and self-confidence affect your willingness to go along with or against unethical acts? Bret Hood, MBA, CFE, explains how your unconscious brain performs in hidden ways by altering and transforming your perception of people, rules, advice and ideas. 

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Perception blindness: Why we fail to see what we need to see

A personal financial organizer is not only a document of the work you have done for a client but also what you plan to do — which is especially important as a resource for someone acting as the client's power of attorney in the event of death or disability. Alain Quennec, CFP, CIM, explains what these binders include, how they are created and how they make client communication and planning discussions easier.

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Create personal financial organizers to manage client relationships

Can you create compelling podcast content that transforms casual listeners into adoring fans who fuel business growth? Drawing from his experience conducting thousands of interviews across 25 years, Matt K. Halloran shares five interviewing strategies that anyone can master in minutes and will position you to help more clients.

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5 techniques to win more business with a podcast

Explore the science of unity, compassion, and empathy that drives interpersonal connection and fosters meaningful relationships with clients. Eileen Kerlin Walsh, J.D., helps you identify the essence of a person or business to better understand their emotional and intellectual energy and create loyal, lasting connections. 

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Relationships: Cultivating and deepening the soul of your business


Elevating your performance doesn’t have to mean working harder or closing bigger cases. Joseph Tan, ChFC, CLU, explains how a gentler trajectory, driven by delegating tasks to paraplanners and staff as well as following the Whole Person concept, can be just as effective while also prioritizing longevity and balance. 

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How to go from MDRT to Court of the Table by delegating

Can hiring a paraplanner benefit both you and your clients? Catherine Gough, FPFS, explains a paraplanner’s responsibilities, how to effectively work with paraplanners, and the advantages they can bring, including the potential for succession planning.

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How to maximize your success by collaborating with a paraplanner

At the Annual Meeting, top MDRT members share advice on issues that financial and insurance professionals encounter in their careers.

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