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Finding the right mentor

A well-suited mentor is not necessarily someone who is more experienced than you, and he or she may even be in a different industry

Forget work/life balance. Seek “harmony” instead

Take steps each day to grow both professionally and personally

The growing value of mentorship

Mentoring has many benefits for both junior advisors establishing their careers and senior advisors striving to keep up with changes in the industry

Four steps to ignite your prospecting

Four steps to ignite your prospecting

Jim Ruta, ex-Agency executive manager, keynote speaker and coach at JimRuta.com, breaks down four steps to successful prospecting for insurance advisors.

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • October 25, 2016 October 30, 2019
  • 09:40
Regulators propose dramatic expansion of KYP requirements

Regulators propose dramatic expansion of KYP requirements

In part five of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights and Rebecca Cowdery, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,…

Articulate your investment philosophy

Your guiding principle should reflect your beliefs and how they relate to your clients’ objectives

Five things insurance advisors can do that robots can’t

Five things insurance advisors can do that robots can’t

Jim Ruta, ex-Agency executive manager, keynote speaker and coach at JimRuta.com, explains five things life insurance advisors can do that robots can’t — from initiating…

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • October 18, 2016 October 30, 2019
  • 09:00

Can your business grow?

You must know your competitors, the products and services they offer and how you stack up against them in assessing your growth potential

Regulators propose restrictions on titles and designations

Regulators propose restrictions on titles and designations

In part four of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, speaks with Lynn McGrade, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais…

Courting centres of influence

Casual Friday: Taking cues from improv

What unscripted theatre can teach you about dealing with clients and colleagues

MFDA wants to regulate “financial planner” title

Designations can set you apart

Choose courses that are aligned with your business goals

Debt management the biggest priority for Canadians: BMO poll

Keeping your clients invested

Focus on long-term goals rather than short-term performance

Understanding the CSA’s conflicts of interest proposals

Understanding the CSA’s conflicts of interest proposals

In part three of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights and Rebecca Cowdery, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,…

IFIC introduces advisor centre portal

De-clutter your desktop

Cleaning up your computer screen and organizing your files can improve your efficiency

Family ties

Family ties

Developing a rapport with your clients’ children or parents can help you expand your business

The subtle art of volunteering

Make time to volunteer

Follow your passions and improve your standing in the community

Managing your maternity leave

Inform your clients in advance and don’t try to do too much too soon upon your return

KYC and suitability proposals raise the bar

KYC and suitability proposals raise the bar

In part two of a six-part series on targeted regulatory reforms, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, speaks with Lynn McGrade, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais…

Asking for referrals: pick up the phone

The three worst reasons for buying a book of business

Not all prospective buyers start with a healthy practice and look for a roster of clients that suits their business

Asking for referrals: pick up the phone

Four questions to ask yourself before you buy a book of business

The key is finding a roster of clients that suits your business and showing that you are the right advisor to serve those clients

What advisors need to know about the CSA’s “best interest” standard

What advisors need to know about the CSA’s “best interest” standard

In part one of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights and Rebecca Cowdery, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,…

Become a better negotiator

Become a better negotiator

You can be more successful if you approach the process as two parties seeking an agreement rather than as a conflict

To get to the top, you’ve got to reach higher

To get to the top, you’ve got to reach higher

Jim Ruta, ex-Agency executive manager, keynote speaker and coach at JimRuta.com, explains why focusing on “low-hanging fruit” can severely limit your business. He discusses how…

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • September 20, 2016 October 30, 2019
  • 10:15
OSC compliance reviews continue to reveal deficiencies

Develop better relationships with compliance

Compliance officers are there to ensure you and your firm stay out of trouble. Here are some tips on how to help them do that

Build strategic thinking time into your business

Build strategic thinking time into your business

In the final video of a seven-part series, “Proven ways to boost productivity,” Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains how to incorporate mid- and long-term…