Everyone is talking about client engagement, but what are firms actually doing about it? Client engagement is not just about “good feelings”; it has emerged as the #1 driving factor in revenue growth.
Adapting to different communication styles is very important. However, the real game changer is customizing the client experience. How can the knowledge of Communication Styles be used to customize the service experiences for each client?
The reality is people do enjoy learning about themselves. It is liberating for them to know what their strengths are and the struggle areas. The key point is that the client feels understood.
Traditionally many advisors segment their clients based on tangible factors such as the type of service they will provide to clients (eg executives, family business, life planning etc) and assets under management minimums. There is business sense in this as it focuses the business to some degree. However, segmenting your clients based on their DNA [...]
In the financial services industry there are a lot of supporters for the use of behavioral profiles as part of the client discovery process and there are some detractors from using them. Like in any situation where there are detractors most have not yet had a positive experience or seen the [...]
Hang on. Where is the market going to? Will the Dow be 5000 in the next few months by June 2009 or 22000 in 6 years? Who knows. They are interesting questions. I have placed my own personal wager on the markets reaching these levels in those time frames with some friends. I have often [...]
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