The Advisor Solutions Podcast

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 113- Unclogging the Pipeline: Part II

Do you ever have a first appointment with a new prospect only to realize later that it was also a last appointment? The prospect didn’t want to meet again to hear your recommendations. Instead, they said they needed to speak to their spouse first or check their calendar. In reality, they didn’t see the value in meeting again, and when you followed up, they never returned your calls. Can you relate to this? If so, know that you are not alone!
Most financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers don’t have a systematic way of connecting with a prospect during the first appointment! They don’t take the time to understand each of the possible challenges that can clog the first appointment section of the pipeline, nor the solutions to tackle those obstacles. As a result, they go into the first appointment telling prospects about themselves rather than taking time to ask about the prospect.
This episode shares practical strategies that successful advisors and agents have used to unclog the pipeline with the First Appointment. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 112- Unclogging the Pipeline: Part I

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to grow their business year after year while others might be stuck on a production plateau? It could be as simple as them knowing one thing you don’t know: how to unclog the pipeline. 
Most financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers don’t have a systematic way to unclog their sales pipeline. They don’t take the time to understand each of the possible challenges that can clog the pipeline or the solutions that exist. As a result, they slow down or stop prospecting altogether, hoping they get an occasional referral or have an occasional client add additional assets.
This episode shares practical strategies that successful advisors and agents have used to unclog the pipeline in Stage #1: The Initial Contact. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 129- How To Conquer Call Reluctance

Have you ever sat down, grabbed the phone to start prospecting, and hesitated to dial because you were unsure of how individuals might respond or even worried about what to say? Or maybe, you've thought about all the potential objections a prospect could throw at you and wondered if reaching out is even worth the risk. In either case, know that you are not alone.
Many financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers, at some point in their careers, face the biggest challenge when it comes to making calls, which is called reluctance!
The secret to conquering call reluctance is to know that it is common but entirely conquerable. You just need a proven process!
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to overcome call reluctance. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps to incorporate into your practice, empowering you to strengthen your client relationships.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 128- Mastering the Art of Negotiation

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a conversation with a client, unsure how to guide them toward the right decision without feeling pushy? Or maybe you’ve had a situation with a prospect where you knew a deal was slipping through your fingers, but you weren’t sure how to save it? In either case, know that you are not alone.
Many financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers face challenges when negotiating—whether handling objections, closing a deal, or guiding clients through tough decisions. And often, these conversations don’t go as planned because we don’t realize that negotiation is an art and, thus, a skill that can be learned and mastered.
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to master the art of negotiation. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps to incorporate into your practice, empowering you to strengthen your client relationships.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 127- Creating Your Client Connection System

Do you feel connected to your clients? Or, maybe a better question is, do your clients feel connected to you? If you don’t have a systematic way of connecting with them, the answer is probably “no”. And if that's the case, know that you are not alone.
Many financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers lack a consistent way of connecting with clients. They have never seen creating a client connection system as a necessary task, let alone something to implement. As a result, some clients may not feel appreciated, which can lead to a decline in loyalty and trust.
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to connect with clients. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps to incorporate into your practice, empowering you to strengthen your client relationships.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 126- Building Your Work-Life Balance

Do you ever feel like your life is out of balance? Do you find that you spend so much time on your business that the rest of your life, such as time and focus on family, friends, and even hobbies, seems to take a back seat? 
Most financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers don’t take the time to balance out their business and personal lives. They have never viewed the topic of building work/life balance as something essential to achieving overall success. As a result, many eventually burn out.
This episode shares practical strategies that successful advisors and agents have used to find work/life balance. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 125- Attracting Your Ideal Clients

Are you consistently attracting ideal clients? Do you have a system to get in front of your target market or, even more importantly, someone who could be an “A-Client”? If not, know that you are not alone.
Most financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers don’t have a process for consistently attracting their ideal clients. Unfortunately, they have never learned a step-wise approach to being able to identify, much less attract, the type of clients that they have always wanted. Instead, they typically utilize a hit-or-miss approach to building and growing their client base. As a result, they have fewer ideal clients than they would like.
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to attract ideal clients. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 124- Finding the Fun in Your Business

I’m sure you’ve heard the old saying, “Time flies when you are having fun,” but have you ever thought about why it flies so quickly? Do you know what it takes to enjoy your business and what you do nearly every day? Do you know what energizes you about what you do professionally?  
Most financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers don’t understand what it takes to consistently experience fun while working in and on their business.
You see, when you love what you do, it no longer feels like work. Rather, it feels more like a hobby. And, at the end of the day, you don’t feel drained but energized.
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to identify what brings them joy in their business. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 123- How to Break Bad News

Breaking bad news is never easy, especially when it comes to money, the market, or not getting the coverage that your client wants. But one thing is certain: at some point in your career, you are going to have to break bad news to someone. The real question is, has anyone ever expressed to you the best way to do that?
Most financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers don’t have a specific strategy to share bad news. The topic of “how to break bad news” benefits from a stepwise approach for an advisor to make difficult situations less challenging to discuss.
Rather than merely telling people what is going wrong, having a process of how to break the bad news is essential. The delivery of bad news is important as a client might feel shocked, defensive, and, in some cases, angry- and you don’t want to add to their angst because of how they heard about it.  
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to create a better connection when discussing difficult subjects. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.

The Advisor Solutions Podcast EP 122- Building Your Business Confidence

Are you confident in your business? Are you confident that your business is optimized and that you are running it in the most efficient and effective ways possible? If not, know that you are not alone.
Many financial advisors, insurance agents, wholesalers, branch managers, and even agency managers lack confidence in some facet of their business. The reason is that they’ve never learned a step-by-step approach to increasing their confidence level. Rather, they focus on aspects of their business that are already working and neglect or avoid elements of their business that are not.
Unfortunately, having this philosophy will eventually catch up to you. Why not learn how to boost your confidence and address these issues head-on?
This episode shares practical strategies successful advisors and agents have used to build their business confidence. These are not just theoretical concepts but actionable steps you can implement in your practice.