Insights for Financial Advisors on The strategic thought process, planning, and company policies that drive all other areas of business operations such as: Business Strategy, Vision, Company Culture, Job Descriptions, Wage/Commission Strategies, Policies, Benefits, Systems Strategy, Financial Reports, and Growth Strategies.
We often coach our Financial Services clients to understand what they can control and what they can’t control. In every industry there are things outside of your control, but within this industry the elements you can’t control often become excuses that hold you back. There is truth to excuses, but...
In the financial services industry, a common mistake we see is when producers become their own bottleneck. Investopedia defines a bottleneck as “a point of congestion in a production system that stops or severely slows the system.” When a sales producer becomes so focused on providing exceptional service it can...
In the financial services industry, it’s not unusual for teams to have very loosely defined roles. Most team members wear multiple hats and end up taking on tasks because they are good at them or simply because they need to get done. As the agency grows, there is often confusion...
It’s always interesting that the world of sports is studied often to learn how to improve businesses. What makes it so interesting is that in sports a lot of time is spent practicing for the big games. Football is a great example. Typically, there is one game a week and...
It’s a New Year and in the financial services industry this is often when many agencies take a deep breath. The last two months of the year can be hectic with year-end pushes to meet goals, holidays, and time off. Each New Year is an opportunity to reset goals and have...
