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    Posted: Mar/05/2018 at 10:31am
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I'm a new member here. Series 7 and 66 licensed. Work at a top 3 broker dealer / firm. In the process of building a successful practice and looking forward to exchanging valuable information and discussions with everyone here. I'm in the New Jersey area.
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What is a top 3 firm?
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Originally posted by helado helado wrote:

What is a top 3 firm?

Primerica
Edward Jones
Ameriprise
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Originally posted by Hacksaw Hacksaw wrote:

Originally posted by helado helado wrote:


What is a top 3 firm?


Primerica
Edward Jones
Ameriprise


Damn it. You’re right. This has EJ all over it
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I meant top 3 as in assets under management. I don't really know the rules on sharing your specific firm yet, sorry.
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I'm in my mid 20's and know it's going to be difficult to generate leads and build a book of business and was hoping to find active prospecting discussions, along with maybe some tips and ideas for young FA.
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Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

I'm in my mid 20's and know it's going to be difficult to generate leads and build a book of business and was hoping to find active prospecting discussions, along with maybe some tips and ideas for young FA.


Where did you hear this would be difficult?

This is probably the simplest job you could ever do. Go meet enough people and you'll bring in enough money to be angry at "only" making $300k a year.

Go talk to people. You'll fall on your ass a few times. But that's okay. Those bruises are worth millions to you.
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I like the optimistic outlook. what would you recommend is the best way to start prospecting and generating leads then?
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Call.  Walk.  Call.  Walk.  Repeat.
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Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

I like the optimistic outlook. what would you recommend is the best way to start prospecting and generating leads then?


Calling would put you in touch with the most people, but it's a burnout grind. You'll make hundreds of dials a day if you're lucky.

F2F is far more efficient, but you'll make fewer contacts.

Does your company not have a training program?

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they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
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Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry
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Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


Interesting. Can you elaborate?

Edited by bc2051 - Mar/06/2018 at 5:07pm
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Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


Interesting. Can you elaborate?

Obviously a joke.

Just get on the phone and call people or go knock on doors.
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Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


I'd suggest mortgaging your house or selling your soul so you can afford enough leads.

You're 26. A COI isn't going to give you the time of day. You reek of noobness. Your best bet is to doorknock businesses and even residences a la EJ style. It sucks ass but it works.
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Originally posted by Iamlegend Iamlegend wrote:

Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


Interesting. Can you elaborate?

Obviously a joke.

Just get on the phone and call people or go knock on doors.


I’m not even a blonde
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Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by Iamlegend Iamlegend wrote:

Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


Interesting. Can you elaborate?

Obviously a joke.

Just get on the phone and call people or go knock on doors.


I’m not even a blonde



BC's a girl. Just wow.
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Originally posted by Crimson Crimson wrote:

Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by Iamlegend Iamlegend wrote:

Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


Interesting. Can you elaborate?

Obviously a joke.

Just get on the phone and call people or go knock on doors.


I’m not even a blonde



BC's a girl. Just wow.


Me and you buddy. Two peas in a pod
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Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by Crimson Crimson wrote:

Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by Iamlegend Iamlegend wrote:

Originally posted by bc2051 bc2051 wrote:

Originally posted by PEACH_cm PEACH_cm wrote:

Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

they do but its very generic and internet based as opposed to face to face. No leads either. They tell us to start with out centers of influence and current network, but as a 26 year old I'm not going to find money there. Hoping to end up with a team. Otherwise I will be purchasing lead services to begin with most likely..
purchased leads is the only way to make it in this industry


Interesting. Can you elaborate?

Obviously a joke.

Just get on the phone and call people or go knock on doors.


I’m not even a blonde



BC's a girl. Just wow.


Me and you buddy. Two peas in a pod


I'd love to be the pea in your pod.
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Originally posted by jimmydsmith113 jimmydsmith113 wrote:

I meant top 3 as in assets under management. I don't really know the rules on sharing your specific firm yet, sorry.


He’s at Merrill.
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