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MDRT Podcast
by MDRT Podcast
In this EXCEL Award-winning series, hear thoughts and suggestions from top MDRT members on issues that financial and insurance professionals encounter in their careers. Contact us at [email protected]. MDRT diversity statement: https://www.mdrt.org/diversity-statementThe Million Dollar Round Table® (MDRT) does not guarantee the accuracy of tax and legal information and is not liable for errors or omissions. You are urged to check with tax and legal professionals in your state, province or country. The MDRT also suggests you consult local insurance and security regulations and compliance departments, pertaining to the use of any new sales material with clients. Examples are for educational purposes only. Copyright Million Dollar Round Table.
Episodes
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The adversity that most shaped me
Every advisor faces professional and personal challenges, and for many this can provide crucial steps toward change and growth. In this episode, MDRT members share how some of their biggest obstacles led to some of their most important lessons and adjustments. You’ll hear from: MDRT Past…
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Tips and challenges while searching for the right personal assistant
How do you define the ideal job description for your admin staff and then find the best person for that role? In this episode, MDRT members share their experience working with personal assistants — and the benefits and lessons that have resulted. You’ll hear from: Lim Yee Von Emma Wang Episode...
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Should you be doing more or doing less?
While some advisors pursue work-life balance, others may feel that concept is no longer relevant and need a different way to decide if they are doing too much. In this episode, MDRT member Brendan Clune Walsh and stress physiologist Rebecca Heiss discuss the power of rethinking not just your...
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How I advise clients on cryptocurrency
It may be challenging for advisors to help clients navigate the much-debated world of cryptocurrency. In this episode, MDRT members share how much they have encountered this investment strategy and how they discuss it with clients, especially if crypto has been successful for them. You’ll hear...
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How to expand your team to support an acquisition
Whether you are looking to buy or have already acquired a practice, it’s essential to have the right people in place to help you not just grow but thrive. In this episode, MDRT member D. Kyle Atkins, CFP, CLU, and president of Succession Resource Group David Grau Jr. share how to navigate the...
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Making the full-service, family office model accessible to clients
How do you define the services that your practice offers in a way that generates client understanding and engagement? In this episode, MDRT members share how they communicate the components of their business that represent a family office model, and what that means to and for clients. You’ll hear...
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A surprising discovery that’s come from regulation
What communication changes come from adjustments you make to remain compliant? How does that show up for both you and your clients? In this episode, MDRT members share how they identify regulatory requirements and ensure client peace of mind regarding fees. You’ll hear from: Simon D. Lister, Dip...
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How to learn from members who have different specialties
You might think that you can only benefit from connecting with advisors who focus on a similar client base or approach to service. In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee explain why there can be plenty to gain from considering best practices from others, even if there are...
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How to cope when you feel overwhelmed
There are countless reasons advisors might struggle to balance all of the tasks in their professional and personal lives. In this episode, MDRT member Brendan Clune Walsh and stress physiologist Rebecca Heiss discuss how to process this type of anxiety and how to turn difficult emotions into calm...
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Helping clients plan for a new kind of retirement
As clients now may be more inclined to change jobs, where they live, and more, the approach advisors take in looking toward clients’ futures has changed as well. In this episode, MDRT members explain how they have applied these adjustments to the way they help clients prepare for the needs and...
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When emotions have most strongly impacted my work – and how I handle that
All advisors recognize the emotional component of their roles and how that can factor into their support, guidance, and relationships with clients. In this episode recorded in February 2023, MDRT members share memorable experiences when emotions factored into their work and how they handled this...
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Something I’m always working on in my practice
Successful advisors know that they still need to refine and change in order to maintain that success and grow. In this episode, MDRT members share what ongoing efforts they prioritize to ensure that they get better instead of becoming complacent. You’ll hear from: MDRT Past President Gregory B....
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Small changes in word choice that can have a big impact with clients
While advisors know how much communication influences relationships, there are almost always opportunities to adjust your language to foster stronger client connections. In this episode, MDRT members share how they have tweaked their choice of words and seen enormous benefits as a result. You’ll...
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How I’m succeeding – and struggling – with AI
With many advisors embracing AI in their practices, several advantages and challenges have emerged along with this rapidly growing technology. In this episode, MDRT members share how AI has factored into their work as an asset or a stressor, and what is on their mind moving forward. You’ll hear...
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Why you should not just embrace but seek out rejection
Would you ever do something that you expected to fail, just as a way of teaching yourself that rejection is not something to fear? In this episode, MDRT member Brendan Clune Walsh and stress physiologist Rebecca Heiss discuss the logic, options and potential benefits behind this approach of…
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Memorable client experiences related to regulation
What client interactions result from adjustments you’ve made to remain compliant? In this episode, MDRT members share how regulation has led to improved processes and enhanced client relationships. You’ll hear from: Simon D. Lister, Dip PFS Jamie McIntyre, CFP Episode breakdown: 0:29 – Being…
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How to adjust your practice to accommodate new clients gained in an acquisition
Just because you have expanded your book of business doesn’t mean you’re automatically ready to serve all those clients. In this episode, MDRT member D. Kyle Atkins, CFP, CLU, and president of Succession Resource Group David Grau Jr. explain how to ensure that you can match your service to the...
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Changes I made to foster growth in my business
If reaching new heights requires new strategies, how do advisors make adjustments that translate into consistent success? In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee share how they have reimagined their perspectives and their communication to drive stronger relationships and greater...
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Experiences that have enhanced how I see the power of insurance
Walking through a claim with clients and their affected family members can provide new perspective for advisors about how their work has enormous impact on the people they serve. In this episode, MDRT members share the interactions that have elevated their understanding about what they do and the...
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Why — and how — you should push your boundaries
Is there a benefit to doing things that scare you? In this episode, Brendan Clune Walsh and stress physiologist Rebecca Heiss discuss the difficulties and advantages of striving for things you sometimes don’t want to do, from a morning trip to the gym to a plunge into freezing cold water. Episode...
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What you learn after years of working with clients facing retirement
What language is essential for advisors helping to create a retirement plan for their clients? How can you ensure clients know you are acting in their best interest to protect their assets? In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee share effective techniques they’ve gained from...
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Mini-episode: The power of accountability
As a new year settles in, it’s important to stay focused on your plans and aspirations. In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee share how coaches and other MDRT members provide encouragement while preventing them from losing sight of what they want to achieve. You’ll hear from:...
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How regulation impacts what I can do with technology
The more advisors utilize video messaging, social media, and other areas of technology, the more they need to make sure they are maintaining compliance. In this episode, MDRT members share how they have benefited from technology in their practice while prioritizing all necessary regulations.…
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What to do when it’s clear the client-advisor relationship is not a match
At some point, all advisors face the challenging situation of knowing that they aren’t the right person to work with a client. In this episode, MDRT members explain how they recognize the need for this delicate exchange, and how they handle it. You’ll hear from: Alessandro M. Forte, DipPFS, CSP...
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How to resolve staff frustration through clear communication
If discomfort arises among employees in your office, how do you address and move forward from the situation? In this episode, MDRT members share how they develop a straightforward, successful approach when tense or complicated situations arise. You’ll hear from: Aaron Kane, AFA, B Bus Adam Thomas...
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How to embrace the Whole Person concept
Just because you know the importance of seeking balance in and out of work doesn’t mean that it’s easy to accomplish. In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee share how they make a priority of MDRT’s Whole Person concept and adjust if they are struggling to put their intentions…
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Changes I’ve made to embrace regulation and overcome challenges
What can you do to not just accept new regulations but thrive through adaptation and compliance? In this episode, MDRT members explain how their perspective and ability to take action has led them to turn regulation into opportunity and success. You’ll hear from: Simon D. Lister, Dip PFS Jamie...
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What you absolutely should not do in an acquisition
With the many ways an acquisition can go wrong, how can you circumvent these problems in pursuit of success? In this episode, MDRT member D. Kyle Atkins, CFP, CLU, and president of Succession Resource Group David Grau Jr. explain what to avoid and what to do instead to foster more effective...
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Unique ways I identify financial solutions for my niche – and how that can help other advisors
What questions can lead clients to provide the information that guides your recommendations? What personal experience should you offer to demonstrate how you can help your ideal clients? In this episode, MDRT members share techniques for turning effective communication into strategic financial...
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Finding and fostering relationships with centers of influence
With so much to consider about identifying and working with centers of influence, what best practices can you follow to create these connections? In this episode, MDRT members share strategies they’ve developed to drive effective relationships with these important professional partners. You’ll…
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What to do and not do for joint work
While many advisors recognize the benefits of partnering with other professionals to help their clients, doing that successfully often requires practice and adaptation. In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee explain how they have learned to identify and thrive in these...
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How I navigate awkward conversations with clients
What do you say when clients want you to resolve family conflict or say something that they are struggling to communicate? In this episode, MDRT members share how they maintain harmony, professionalism, and service when faced with some potentially uncomfortable situations. You’ll hear from: Aaron...
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Smoothing out some complexities of business transition
How do you streamline the many challenges that occur as a business is acquired? In this episode, MDRT member D. Kyle Atkins, CFP, CLU, and president of Succession Resource Group David Grau Jr. share techniques they’ve learned to help minimize roadblocks and pursue success and happiness between...
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How I ensure that clients understand their finances
What can advisors do to confirm that clients are not just listening but processing the information that has been discussed? In this episode, MDRT members share communication techniques that help keep everyone on the same page and prevent confusion or frustration on either side. You’ll hear from:...
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How MDRT Executive Committee members start the year off right
How can you ensure that you have a successful start to 2024? What should you keep in mind throughout the year to maintain consistent success? In this episode, members of the MDRT Executive Committee explain how they prepare for the arrival of January and keep a steady perspective on their…
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Unique insights about what makes clients open up or shut down
Even veteran advisors continually learn new communication techniques in pursuit of making clients comfortable and willing to share their feelings. In this episode, MDRT members identify situations in which clients have been especially open (or had difficulty opening up), and what that taught them...
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Something coming up that I’m excited about in my practice
Even the most successful advisors continue to embrace change and create excitement for the future. In this episode, MDRT members share what they’re innovating and how these ideas will enhance their business. You’ll hear from: Aaron Kane, AFA, B Bus Adam Thomas Rex, AIF, CFP Episode breakdown:...
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Expert insights about what to do in an acquisition
Buying a practice requires research, communication, and much, much more. In this episode, MDRT member D. Kyle Atkins, CFP, CLU, and president of Succession Resource Group David Grau Jr. explain essential ways for you to set the course for business acquisition success. Episode breakdown:...
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Quick steps to gain more clients and referrals
How do you turn business growth from a dream into a reality? In this episode, referral coach Bill Cates and MDRT member Tristan Karl Robert Hartey explain how to push through reluctance and establish a time-tested system for expanding your clientele. Episode breakdown: 0:30—Overcoming fears about...
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Using the power of unselling to finance education and retirement
How do you understand clients’ needs so that they see you as someone who can help them, rather than someone who is selling to them? In this episode, MDRT members explain how they establish these strong connections that can unlock the effective technique of “unselling.” You’ll hear from: Joseph…
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What advisors might not know about working with a culturally specific niche
Advisors know the importance of seeking to understand each client as an individual. In this episode, MDRT members explained how they work to recognize and support the cultural backgrounds of their clientele, whether that resembles their own experience or not. You’ll hear from: Xiao Chen Chad...
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Establishing the rules of engagement with your prospect
How do you ensure that you and a potential client are on the same page about your relationship? In this episode, MDRT members explain how they communicate the essential information and decide what steps to take next. You’ll hear from: Alessandro M. Forte, DipPFS, CSP Renee Hanson, CFP, CDFA…
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Developing processes for enhanced client service and staffing performance
How do you utilize technology, consultants or otherwise to improve and expand your practice? In this episode, MDRT members explain the approaches they embrace and the benefits that result. You’ll hear from: Aaron Kane, AFA, B Bus Adam Thomas Rex, AIF, CFP Episode breakdown: 0:29 – Streamlining…
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How I match my fact-finding to my target market
How do you gather information from prospects and clients in a way that showcases your own expertise? Should you do advance research? In this episode, MDRT members share their best practices for generating the trust that leads their specific clientele to open up. You’ll hear from: Joseph Tan…
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Generating the right referrals while offering incentives
What can you offer clients as a way to say thank you? What item or event will get them talking about you? In this episode, referral coach Bill Cates and MDRT member Tristan Karl Robert Hartey explain how to successfully utilize gifts – pending compliance approval – and other initiatives to…
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Caring for clients who’ve experienced a lifequake
What should you say — or not say — to clients who are especially vulnerable? In this episode, MDRT members explain how they support clients going through particularly challenging times, whether it’s a death, divorce or otherwise. You’ll hear from: Alessandro M. Forte, DipPFS, CSP Renee Hanson…
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How my staff reviews our performance and pursues efficiency
Every advisor wants to help their team perform at its highest level. But how do you actually do that in the short term and evaluate that in the long term? In this episode, MDRT members share techniques for maximizing the way their practice performs as a team. You’ll hear from: Aaron Kane, AFA, B...
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Overcoming challenges related to multi-generational referrals
Can you treat an entire family as if they are an individual client? What decisions might be forgotten in how one generation’s decisions impact another’s? In this episode, referral coach Bill Cates and MDRT member Tristan Karl Robert Hartey explain how they navigate relationships among multiple...
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Steps to create consistency through communication and culture
What are the keys to ensuring your team is on the same page? What conflicts can arise without this structure and connection in place? In this episode, MDRT members share how they benefit from a staff that runs on clarity, process and positivity. You’ll hear from: Carla Brown, FPFS Matthew Richard...
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How to monitor and adjust existing relationships with centers of influence
What do you do if a COI hasn’t referred back to you? Or your instinct tells you that this professional relationship might not work out? In this episode, MDRT members share how they check in on their interactions with COIs to ensure the dynamic remains beneficial. You’ll hear from: Alessandro M....
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In this EXCEL Award-winning series, hear thoughts and suggestions from top MDRT members on issues that financial and insurance professionals encounter in their careers. Contact us at [email protected]. MDRT diversity statement: https://www.mdrt.org/diversity-statementThe Million Dollar Round Table® (MDRT) does not guarantee the accuracy of tax and legal information and is not liable for errors or omissions. You are urged to check with tax and legal professionals in your state, province or country. The MDRT also suggests you consult local insurance and security regulations and compliance departments, pertaining to the use of any new sales material with clients. Examples are for educational purposes only. Copyright Million Dollar Round Table.
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