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Aug. 19, 2022

Promote Webinars and Seminars with LinkedIn Events

Seminars and Webinars are AWESOME! I love the education they provide, but as a business developer and marketer, events are measuring tools. They tell you exactly who is ready for the follow up conversation. The best way to promote your webinar or seminar is with LinkedIn Events. DO NOT spend…

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Aug. 15, 2022

Create and Nurture COI Relationships

Referrals are key to your growth. Charlie, Mindy, and our friend & client Colin Burke will talk about the best ways to leverage LinkedIn and content to create and grow COI relationships work. Join us for this important 15-30 minute discussion.

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Aug. 15, 2022

RIA Collective Guest Dennis Snoozy: Learn from the Experience of Others

In this episode of RIA Collective, Charlie is joined by Dennis Snoozy, Founder and President of SNP Financial Advisors. Throughout his almost 30-year career in financial services, Dennis Snoozy has a lot of hats. From Financial Advisor to Regional Manager, and now with his RIA, Dennis brings a variety of…

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Aug. 8, 2022

Stop Asking for Referrals and Start Asking for Introductions

The statistics indicate that each time you ask for a referral, you're likelier to be damaging a relationship than starting a new one. Charlie Van Derven will talk you through a step by step process for gaining introduction to key people that will build trust and increase the likelihood of…

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July 27, 2022

Marie Swift & Charlie Van Derven - Tales from the Trenches: Marketing that Works for Advisors Today

Recorded July 26, 2022 Are you spending enough time and money on your marketing and PR? Chances are you are so busy working with your clients and running the business that crucial marketing activities are not properly prioritized, budgeted for, and executed. But being an entrepreneur means wearing many hats,…

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July 26, 2022

RIA COLLECTIVE Episode 3: I am Exactly Where I am Supposed to Be with Brian George (Raw Video)

Brian George formed Planning Network Partners, LLC in 2022 because he believed that his methodology of developing a tight network of seasoned professionals in different fields of finance could benefit other Financial Advisors. In 2021, he created Charitable Planning Network, LLC to help Financial Advisors bring greater value to their…

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July 18, 2022

A Guide to Personalized Content Creation

Join Charlie Van Derven and Lindsay McAndrew, our Director of Content and Branding for this LIVE session. Lindsay will walk you through a simple process for creating personalized content that reinforces your brand and develops relatability and trust. The industry and firm canned content is no longer an option. Your…

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July 18, 2022

Your Success is in the Planning: RIA Collective Podcast Episode 2 with Kelly Olczak, CFP®

Interested in transitioning your financial practice to independent or RIA? Join Charlie Van Derven and industry veteran Kelly Olczak, CFP®, Co-Founder of LynnLeigh & Co, Inc. walks us through her journey from a technology career to Financial Services. During the past 20 years, Kelly grew with Edward Jones, transitioned to…

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July 13, 2022

Social Advisors Live Stream

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July 12, 2022

Tuesdays @ 2 - The Foundational Importance of Community

Today Mindy Klinck and Charlie Van Derven discuss the foundational importance of building the right network. Surrounding yourself with the right people will pay dividends today and throughout your career.

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June 22, 2022

Money in Motion Indicators for Financial Advisors. Predictive Data Drives Growth with Rylan Folts

Originally recorded on June 21, 2022. In this webinar, Charlie is joined by Rylan Folts, Chief Revenue Officer at Catalyze AI. Predictive analytics is utilizing historic data and characteristics to predict an upcoming result. Rylan will discuss the use of predictive analytics to identify which of your prospects is most…

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June 21, 2022

Personalized Content Marketing

Love it or hate it, social media is deeply ingrained into how we do business. When it comes to curating your online presence, here are a few things to keep in mind: Pay attention to whose brand catches your eye-what draws your attention to them? -How do you want to…

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June 21, 2022

Marketing Automation for Follow up

As a business that helps other businesses grow, we’re constantly learning and growing ourselves in order to provide the absolute best service for our clients. We can’t tell you much, but we can say that we are beyond excited for what we’ve got in store. Any guesses on what we’re…

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June 21, 2022

Give It Time

Give it time. When you’re implementing a new marketing strategy you need to be realistic with your expectations for when you’ll start seeing results. Let’s talk a little bit about what that looks like. #socialmedia #financialmarketing #core4 #marketingautomation #businessdevelopment #socialadvisors #contentmarketing #contentcreation

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June 9, 2022

Welcome to Social Advisors

Business Development, Clients Acquisition, Growth for Financial Professionals & Recruiters. Remember Clout Scores? We have a system that applies a similar score to your 100s or 1000s of prospects. The CORE4 Growth System We start by understanding exactly who you want to attract to your business. Leveraging Marketing Automation, Social…

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June 1, 2022

Marketing Automation for Financial Professionals

NEWSFLASH: The HUGE majority of the advisors (and I expect other professionals) I meet do not have an adequate process in place for follow-up with prospects. How much AUM/revenue are you leaving on the table? 80% of new clients require at least 5 meaningful touches to convert. Yet, most people…

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May 18, 2022

Special Guest Maribeth Kuzmeski, Ph.D. - Marketing and Client Acquisition for Financial Professional

​@Social Advisors bring you a timely webinar discussion with Maribeth Kuzmeski, Ph.D. and Charlie Van Derven. Insights: The Evolution of Marketing and Client Acquisition for Financial Professionals With new technology and changes in compliance, marketing for financial professionals is evolving quickly. Few people are leading those changes more than Maribeth…

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May 11, 2022

Grow with the Power of Video

GROW WITH THE POWER OF VIDEO WEDS, MAY 11, 11AM-12PM ET Join five financial industry veterans for a value-packed hour covering everything you need to start leveraging the power of video to grow. Bring your notepad, an open mind and your questions as you hear actionable 10-minute presentations on: How…

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April 22, 2022

Mastering the Three KEY HABITS of Emotionally Resilient Financial Professionals with Dr. Jack Singer

For this important webinar, Charlie is joined by world-renowned Psychologist, Dr. Jack Singer. Turmoil in the market, socio-political uncertainty, and inflation has produced stress for financial advisors. Dr. Jack Singer will provide key habits to relieve this stress and lead a happier healthier life. In this game-changing webinar, you will…

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March 31, 2022

Lights, Camera, You! Leveraging Video to Grow Your Practice

Originally Recorded March 29, 2022. Lights, camera, YOU! You already have everything you need to easily and authentically leverage video to grow your business. In this webinar, Charlie is joined by Industry veteran Katie Braden, CFP®. We'll show you exactly how to get started today, how to maximize your ROI…

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Feb. 23, 2022

Webinar Replay: How to Scale Your Business WITHOUT Losing Your Balance

Recorded February 22, 2022 https://www.social-advisors.com Charlie is joined by Dr. Travis Parry, Ph.D. for this timely webinar about creating balance in your professional and personal life. Most Business Owners desire to scale their business and while there are a plethora of various marketing and advertising ways to bring revenue in,…

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Feb. 9, 2022

Client Webinar - Content Marketing Opportunities for Financial Advisors

Social Advisors Charlie Van Derven shares content marketing opportunities for financial advisors as he winds his way back across the country. Even on the road, Charlie hones in on best practices for financial advisors and hammers home the importance of presenting best practices for business development until they become rote.…

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Feb. 9, 2022

Charlie Van Derven shares how to transition into a client relationship from a light connection.

Charlie Van Derven, from the road, shares how to develop connections into clients all by listening. Charlie's steps walk you through transitioning social calls into well developed business calls.

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Feb. 9, 2022

Get out of the Stone Age. Automate Your Simple Processes

Whether I am coaching an advisor or implementing their business development system, it is generally for the same reason. They've scaled to their capacity and just do not have time to both service their clients and grow. Automation allows you to stop doing $20 an hour activities so you can…

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