I have spent a great deal of time asking clients why they choose to work with their advisors. I’m talking about the clients who are thrilled with their advisors, not the ones sitting on the fence, or ...

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Ashley Harwood began her real estate career in 2013 and built a six-figure business as a solo agent before launching Move Over Extroverts, her coaching company for introverted agents, in 2018. She is ...

The best way to get clients is through referrals. You’ve probably heard that advice before, but it’s not overly useful if you’re just starting out. So, what can you do? Explore the adjacent possible.

With corporate layoffs on the rise, a growing number of professionals are launching their own consulting startups. But competition is fierce and finding that first client can be a challenge. One of ...

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I was going on four professional coffee dates and averaging one new client a week, and it’s thanks to these four guiding principles. I developed the habit of reviewing four intentions, which we called ...

Landing that first client feels like a major milestone. The project details are ironed out, the scope is clear, and both parties are ready to move forward. But before any work begins, there's one ...