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Social media is one of the great tools that I needed to start my own ERISA practice. While my Twitter handle can attract some interaction with non-retirement folks, I’m always mindful of what I post and how I handle myself....more
When I was at that semi-prestigious law firm on Long Island, I became convinced that I could draw business from around the country by creating content via social media that would allow me to develop relationships with...more
With a networking event planned, I thought it would be a good time to get back into some of the local networking groups to promote it, and quickly, I remembered why I stopped....more
I write a lot because social media gets my name out there at a much lower cost than hiring a public relations. director. I know because I’ve been there and done that. I write articles, I blog, and I started this crazy...more
There are so many times in business where you may craft the greatest idea out there that will make people money that they’d accept, but they still won’t....more
When having unique events to promote your business, I think you need to make it memorable because I’ve been to too many forgettable industry events. Creating lasting memories helps your business because people end up...more
Going to the movies was never fun. The theaters were dirty and if you arrived late, then you’d end up in the front row plus the menu was limited to popcorn, candy, and hot dogs....more
When I worked at that semi-prestigious law firm as an associate, my goal was to develop a national ERISA practice and I thought that a great foundation was the firm’s existing business clients. I thought it would make sense...more
The Dark Knight Rises is one of my favorite movies and one great scene at the end is when Catwoman tells Batman: “You don’t owe these people anymore. You’ve given them everything” and Batman says: “Not everything. Not yet.” ...more
As a consumer, I have to say the thing that annoys me the most is when you call a company or a person and they don’t return the call or reply to the messages I left. It’s annoying because to me, it shows a lack of care or the...more
When your practice is successful as a retirement plan provider, you’re going to want to hire people who work outside the retirement plan business to help you manage your firm because the day to day running of a business...more
On April 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule defining who is a fiduciary in connection with investment advice that is provided to benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income...more
Suppose someone you never met before comes up to you and asks whether they can stay at your house or someone you never heard of, all of a sudden wants to be your partner and best friend. Any business relationship and any...more
When it comes to being a retirement plan provider and selling your services, you have to have it. Those who have it, succeed. Those who don’t, don’t. You can’t get it from a bottle, a book, or course....more
I have been an ERISA attorney for 14 years and while I took two retirement plan law courses while I was getting my tax LLM degree at Boston University School of Law, it never prepared me for my career as an ERISA attorney....more
Whether you are financial advisor who is not in the 401(k) business and wants to be in it or you’re the financial advisor who wants to dramatically increase their small book of business, this is the perfect time. With...more