Posts By: Tim Byrnes

Overcoming Objections You May Never Hear

I have heard it said that the only objection you have no chance of overcoming is an objection you don’t hear.  Let me give you two objections you may never hear but could be on the prospective client’s mind: 1. “I have dealt with my FA for a lot of years.  I can’t stand the… Read more »

Long Line, Short Line

“If you have to stand in a long line to get it, you are probably in the wrong line!” I heard this said when I lived in Texas in the late 1980s. I don’t remember who said it but it is still with me after 25 plus years. Normally, this phrase is attached to investing…. Read more »

Getting An Upgrade

It is always pleasant news when we are flying to have the gate attendant tell us that we have been upgraded to first class. It is far more comfortable to be seated where the service is better, the attention to detail and the availability of special snacks, food or drink makes the trip all the… Read more »

Five Steps to Improve Your Social Media Exposure

When one of your clients mentions your name or your commitment to extraordinary service at a dinner party, what happens next?  Often the person who hears about you is curious and decides to learn more about you.  So they send themselves a text message with your name to look it up later or they use their smartphone to… Read more »