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In this week’s Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, discusses the one question that has been shown to prompt prospects to action, and explains how to use this question in your practice.

  • July 13, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 08:15

In this week’s Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, identifies three ticking time bombs that threaten the future of the financial services industry. He discusses strategies for surmounting change and achieving future success.

  • July 7, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 08:40

In this week's Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, discusses research that shows that too high expectations can damage your business. He outlines three key ratios that determine success in business relationships.

  • June 29, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 08:20

As demographic trends drive increased demand for financial advice, exceptional advisors will do well. Your challenge will be to position yourself to provide that assistance

  • June 20, 2014 November 6, 2019
  • 23:00

In part 12 of Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains six words that embody an approach that can be ruinous to your business -- and has in fact been the downfall of several. Richards explains how to avoid this pitfall and keep your practice current.

  • June 20, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 15:51

In part 11 of Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains how an investment management firm in Syracuse developed a website that delivers just over one new client a week. Richards unlocks they key attributes that turn a website into a driver for new clients.

  • June 15, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 17:15

In part 10 of Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, identifies four coming changes to portfolio construction and how advisors will need to alter their business practices to remain successful.

  • June 8, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 17:00

In part 10 of Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains why ineffective visuals on your website can lose you business. He gives tips on how to punch up the visual impact of your website and connect with clients visually.

  • June 1, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 13:30

In part nine of Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, says many advisors work to build a solid level of success, and then plateau, while only a small percentage continue to reach greater levels of success. He identifies the qualitative difference that empowers exceptional advisors to truly — and consistently — excel. 

  • May 25, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 19:40

You can't predict the future, but to anticipate inevitable changes, ask: "What current conditions are unsustainable and have to change as a result?"

  • May 23, 2014 November 6, 2019
  • 23:00