Quick Hits: Cancelled Opportunity Costs | Refreshing Old Content | Retirement Brain

“What is the opportunity cost of the people who no show or cancel first appointments?”

This was a question asked in a recent AE Exchange event and it’s a powerful one.

If that opportunity cost is more than hiring someone to call all those leads…sounds like you need to hire someone!

Easy math…

Here are your Quick Hits:

How to Revive Old Content to Boost Your Marketing Results

  • Solid piece to bring up a good point to not always be trying to make new content.
  • Use short-form video to promote seminars and dinner invites.
  • Mailers work best when paired with digital follow-up (email/text).
  • Personal stories > product pitches. Make the message resonate emotionally.

Retirement Can Harm Your Brain: Here’s How to Keep It Healthy

  • This article discusses the challenges retirees face in maintaining mental acuity during major life transitions.
  • It also provides tips for planning ahead to stay mentally sharp and healthy post-retirement.
  • Emphasizes the importance of staying engaged through hobbies, volunteering, and social activities.

Alternative Investments in 2025: Our Top 5 Themes to Watch

  • There are key investment themes like normalizing interest rates and new growth drivers transforming private markets.
  • This will Offer insights into how these trends create potential opportunities for diversification.
  • Suggests strategies for managing risks associated with alternative investments.

Responding to Digital Identity Theft: A Guide for Financial Advisors

  • Here are steps for financial advisors to take when their identity is exploited in scams, protecting themselves and their clients.
  • Discusses the importance of swift action to report the crime and help bring perpetrators to justice.
  • Highlights approaches to safeguarding reputation and minimizing impact on investors.