Sales - Page 8

In the Financial Services industry, the conversation between sales teams and managers is often informal and even casual. We often hear, “We’re a small business, we know what’s happening.” Yet, we find that many financial services professionals are not having the right conversations with their sales team. Yes, they talk...

It Starts with Your Client’s Expectations. When a client agrees to be your client they have a reasonable expectation that you will help them take care of their needs. They expect your team to be the experts. Which includes identifying risks and opportunities the client may not even know exists....

As a professional in the financial services world, you’ve probably covered and discussed sales many times in your career. We all know it’s important. It’s widely accepted these days that it’s a skill that can - and should be - developed, but where do you start? Whether you’re looking to...

How many leads do your prospecting sources send your way each month? If you’re like most agencies the answer is not enough. Most would welcome new leads and new business, especially if they come from a recommendation. Yet, most agencies are not set up to create and nurture successful prospecting...

It’s a new year with new sales goals to reach. Meaning, it’s the perfect time to shine a light on prospecting in your business. Prospecting is a vital activity, yet it’s one of the easiest activities to push aside. As your business grows, so do the demands on your time. It’s not...

Do most of your sales happen in the 4th quarter? If so, you are not alone. In fact, most financial services professionals have their biggest revenue-generating months in the last quarter. And, several agents and advisors have the majority of their annual revenue generated in these last months.

Before a prospect becomes a client your business makes a promise to them. In some businesses that promise is implied in the sales process. Preferably, it's clearly stated and used as part of the sales process.

In the financial services industry, the focus is often on where the next sale is coming from without taking a step back to look at the big picture.

When it comes to the closing appointment with a prospect, asking for the sale is a key element. This may seem obvious; however, too often asking for the sale doesn't happen.

There's a secret tool that many successful financial services professionals use with every step of their sales process.