Prospect Process - Why Prospects Say No [Episode 238]
Jan 8, 2024
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Micah and Matt discuss key steps for successful prospecting and client conversion, including tracking prospect data, simplifying complex concepts, and differentiating oneself. They emphasize the significance of goal setting, setting achievable goals, and choosing effective prospecting channels. They also highlight the impact of complexity on prospects and the importance of evaluating marketing channels.
Tracking and analyzing prospect data is crucial for optimizing the prospecting process and improving conversion rates.
Simplifying complex financial concepts and conveying value in relatable terms are keys to successful prospecting and client conversion.
Deep dives
The Importance of Setting Specific Goals
In this podcast episode, the hosts emphasize the significance of setting specific and actionable goals for your practice. They stress the importance of not only having aspirational goals but also breaking them down into manageable building blocks. They discuss the common mistake of setting vague or unattainable goals and advocate for translating big goals into actionable steps that can be taken on a daily basis. They highlight the need to define and track key metrics to measure progress and adjust strategies accordingly.
Effective Prospecting Channels
The episode explores the prospecting process and discusses the selection of effective prospecting channels. The hosts encourage advisors to choose channels where they are passionate and have seen positive results. They point out the importance of focusing on channels that align with individual strengths and where promising clients can be found. They stress the need to avoid sounding and looking like every other advisor and instead, focus on conveying unique value to prospects. The hosts emphasize the role of simplicity in the prospecting process and urge advisors to make it easier for prospects to make informed decisions.
Tracking and Analyzing Prospect Data
The podcast highlights the significance of tracking and analyzing prospect data to optimize the prospecting process. The hosts stress the importance of knowing the client acquisition numbers, including the number of prospects, conversion rates, and client sources. They recommend maintaining a simplified spreadsheet or system to track prospect engagement at each stage of the process. They also emphasize the need to evaluate why prospects say 'no' and to identify areas for improvement. By having clear data and understanding where prospects drop off, advisors can refine their approach and enhance their prospecting success.
Simplifying Complex Concepts for Prospects
The hosts discuss the challenge of simplifying complex financial concepts for prospects. They emphasize the importance of conveying value and making sure prospects can easily understand the benefits of working with an advisor. They advise advisors to focus on translating complex jargon, charts, and reports into simple and relatable terms that prospects can grasp. The hosts also stress the significance of identifying and addressing prospects' concerns and questions during the prospecting process. By simplifying complexity and providing straightforward explanations, advisors can build trust, differentiate themselves, and create a positive prospect experience.
In this episode, Micah and Matt discuss the key steps and strategies for successful prospecting and client conversion. They emphasize the need to track and analyze prospect data to identify the most effective prospecting channels and the significance of knowing your numbers and tracking conversion rates at each step of the process. They also highlight the importance of simplifying complex concepts for clients and differentiating oneself from other advisors. Additionally, they discuss the importance of evaluating and adjusting prospecting strategies and identifying reasons for prospect rejection.