You’ve probably read an article or two about the 4-8 different learning styles.  If you take a course on the best ways to provide trainings, you're bound to learn about the importance of considering learning style elements when you plan your seminars, workshops, or speeches.  Important why?  Because you want your audience to retain and take action on the information you’re providing.  Right? It's helpful to consider the learning styles of your staff or clients as you create systems and processes for them, too.   But I digress. A hot sheet is often used as an internet marketing tool.  I think it’s an extremely important element for financial advisors to include in your marketing toolbox, too.

Technology has sure come a long way, even in just 16 years! The year was 1998 and I was attended an introductory class to coaching BY PHONE with many other participants on the line. I was perplexed as to how I was going to learn anything via phone. But, I first used technology (computers) in 1973 and was willing to give it a "good old girl" try. After attending a few hundred hours of training via phone I graduated CoachU.com as a Life Coach and Certified Teleclass Leader. The technology is called a "bridge line" and the cost was $750 a year for up to 25 people listening in. That was way too much money for

I just received the list of the Top 5 US Financial Advisor Webinars from BrightTALK.  One of my webinars is #2 for the year! If you know that your time is “NOW” and you're ready to improve your business, learn from the free educational content that’s in the line up! View the top 5 webinars at: http://go.brighttalk.com/Top5-USFA-2013.html   1. Marketing to Keep Your Prospects & Clients Warm Kristin C. Harad, CFP(R), President, Next10Clients 2. Marketing Smarter: 6 Steps to a More Profitable Client Base >>>>> Maria Marsala, Strategic Business EduCoach(TM), Elevating Your Business <<<<< Yours Truly 3. An Amazing Client Review Service Brett Davidson 4. Striking It Niche! Earn More by Marketing to Less Stephen Wershing,

Is That YOU Out There? Just for a moment, think about of the type of people who attend Toastmasters.  These people want to improve their leadership skills, increase their public speaking confidence, and network with others.  Hey, that’s you, too!   Action:  Find a Toastmasters Club near you.  Membership is CHEAP and who knows what the extra rewards to you will be!  http://www.toastmasters.org/MainMenuCategories/WhyJoin.aspx   © 2013 Elevating Your Business. Maria Marsala is a Business Coach to Financial Advisors and former Wall Street Trader. She helps independent and fee-based financial advisors reach their 5-year business and personal goals in 24 months. Maria's been recognized as a thought leader and has been published in Financial Planning Magazine, RIA

In the last edition of my newsletter, I promised to provide you with some information on speaking and getting paid "in-kind". A quick note: keep in mind that financial advisors and a few other industries can't accept payment to speak. However, there are many business owners on my email list who can be paid as professional speakers. Ok, back to the subject at hand. Speaking at an event takes between 8-14 hours of preparation and you deserve to be paid for your knowledge. If you are a professional speaker, your #1 priority is to be paid your FULL fee. Don't be quick to take "in-kind". It's OK to say "no" to someone who will not pay