“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.