We all know that human beings buy on emotion and justify with logic. Yet, when meeting with a prospect, the majority of advisors default to leading with logic rather than emotion. The success of your prospect meeting hinges on your ability to communicate in a way that takes them out of their heads and into …
Financial advice requires working with money and people. Working with money is the easy part. You need a calculator and some decent math skills. Working with people is the hard part. You need an understanding of what goes on in their brain. Ted Klontz says, “The more you understand how the brain works, the more …
This is the inaugural “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode. Whether it’s been emails, Twitter DM’s, LinkedIn messages, one-off virtual meetings, coaching sessions, or at a conference, one thing has become clear about financial advisors and the human side of advice. You guys have questions. A lot of really good questions and I want to help …
Everything changed during FPA Retreat in Cheyenne County, Colorado in 1995. Up to that point, the focus of these gatherings, conferences and presentations was the continued honing of technical knowledge. But, this presentation by George Kinder and Dick Wagner brought the human side of advice into the light. Dave Yeske was in attendance that day …
Think back to a time when you were “in the zone.” A time when you were completely immersed and focused on what you were doing. Psychologists refer to this as “flow.” It’s a state of mind that athletes and creative artists describe when they’re operating at their peak.A flow state elicits greater enjoyment, energy, and …
You’ll never truly master the human side of advice until you have the right mindset to do it. And, unfortunately, most advisors need a complete re-programming. One that wipes clean most of what you’ve been taught over the years. A mindset shift that transforms the way you approach your clients and your practice. If that …
In healthcare, client outcomes and client satisfaction are directly correlated to the doctor’s “bedside manner.” The same holds true for client outcomes and satisfaction in financial planning and advice. In fact, research has shown that the #1 thing prospects look for in an advisor is “Interpersonal Skills.” But how do you create trust and improve …
Ever wondered why you don’t get more referrals from your clients? Good News: Most advisors have a client base that’s willing to refer. Bad News: Most clients aren’t capable of executing a referral. Armed with this information, Dan Allison designed a comfortable process for advisors that creates clients who are both willing and able to …
The Human Side of Money in 2022: Released 28 episodes Had 21 conversations with expert guests Delivered 2,342 minutes of content on the human side of advice Inside those 28 episodes, 21 conversations and 2,342 minutes lie hundreds of ideas, insights, and nuggets that will do two things: 1) Enhance and enrich your clients’ lives …
Every advisor has two puzzles to solve: What to do and how to get them to do it! The first requires an understanding of numbers. The second is an understanding of people. Whether you’re trying to get a prospect to become a client or a client to implement your advice…One thing is certain. The least …