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Five Mistakes to Avoid as an Advisor

Elena's Growth Scoop • 1257 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
💼 Business Advising
  1. Being an advisor can help you gain exposure to various industries and companies.
  2. It's important to be selective with clients and focus on a specific niche to avoid context switching and enhance expertise.
  3. Focusing on a single strategic initiative as an advisor allows for more impactful guidance and value creation.

The path to your first advising contract.

Elena's Growth Scoop • 1139 implied HN points • 26 May 23
💼 Business Advising
  1. Don't quit your full-time job to start advising, aim to close your first advising contract while still working full-time.
  2. Shift the narrative by creating your first advising opportunity instead of waiting for one to come to you.
  3. Focus on learning and experience in your first advisory contract, not just money. Iterate and analyze patterns to decide your future in advising.

Blessed Assurance Too Often Rejected

The Better Letter • 235 implied HN points • 05 May 23
💰 Finance Advising
  1. Income annuities can provide retirees with guaranteed consumption and hedge against longevity risk.
  2. Consumers often reject income annuities due to loss aversion, complexity, and lack of understanding.
  3. Being a good financial advisor involves selling what clients need, even if it's not what they initially want.
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