You've made the decision to move out of your home office or out of the cafe into a main-street office.  You'll be expanding in the next 5 years, intend to hire an associate (or two), a full time receptionist/office manager, etc. This is a real life situation many advisors go through.  Hiring a Realtor is a great idea.  However, if you don't have a well thought out ideal office list, your Realtor is going to drive you ragged -- and it's your own fault.   (Hint: if you already have an assistant, etc. ask them to brainstorm with you, and your coach, of course, too.) Questions:  What is on your ideal office list? What precautions are important

"Financial advisors now have a private environment in which to share ideas, learn from one another, and find solutions to their problems... Within the FA today site, members can connect with coaches, industry experts, and their peers--and act on the industry’s best business development and marketing ideas as they’re written." "We are always seeking new ways to help even more financial advisors, and FAtoday.com lets us do that in real-time." --Maria Marsala, Founder of Elevating Your Business   Learn more about this opportunity for Financial Advisors at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/11/prweb11363714.htm

This is a great way to see yourself in the world.  http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/122-Annie-s-Song    

Special thanks to  Angle Tuccy of Experience Pros for posting this video on her Facebook site.  http://www.facebook.com/#!/ExperiencePros?group_id=0 When I lived in Brooklyn and then on Staten Island, I got to "know" many of my MailMan... and one MailWomen by first name.   I looked forward to seeing them on the weekends and holiday.  Their goodwill did go a long way.   Including putting mail in my mailbox that was addressed to another address on my street.    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4GKQ9kTnSg4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>    

It's Time to Accelerate Your Progress Many financial professionals and business owners hire coaches to improve their game. How do you know if you're up to the challenge? How do you get the most out of your investment? Take on these 7 attitudes and you'll thrive under your coach's instruction. You are willing to take ownership. Success takes determination. To grow personally or professionally, you MUST have a deep desire to grow. Coaching is not about the coach doing the work for you. Sure, some coaches provide templates, assessments, and even audios for you to use. However, you are responsible for your own growth. You are willing to be uncomfortable. Success takes effort. You must be