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MasterAdvisor 42: How Advisors Can Connect with New Clients as Demand Surges

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👁️ 294 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 53:10
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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you have never done a live event don't be afraid to do it you really need to just kind of you know dip your toes in the water

the best way to really connect with somebody is to ask them questions right don't make it about you the advisor

the most important time is to follow up after the show okay so call those people set up coffee appointments or virtual chats

right now we as travel advisors have an amazing opportunity ahead of us it is going to be booming booming

Creator's Tips & Advice

Hold live events to grow your client base and expand your network
Ask potential clients questions about their travel preferences instead of hard selling
Follow up with leads after events through calls, coffee appointments, or Zoom chats
Use social media and small ad investments to market your services and events

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Intimidation about hosting live eventsStart small with local craft fairs or community events to test the waters

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can travel advisors connect with new clients as demand surges?
QWhat can in-person events do for existing clients and growing a database?
QHow should advisors approach potential clients at events without being pushy?
QWhat is the role of virtual events in the future of travel advisory?

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YouTube Video Description

Feeling stuck in the day to day where it seems tougher than ever to find new clients? Sometimes it takes some thinking outside of the box and not just relying on the rolodex. The top minds of the industry are always taking unique leaps to reach consumers outside of traditional methods both in person and digitally. This can include engaging your followers on Facebook, setting up forums on Zoom or attending and putting yourself out there at face to face consumer trade shows. Join Theresa Scalzitti, Chief Sales Officer at Cruise Planners, and Jim Forberg, Chief Operating Officer at Unicomm, as they share what works and what doesn’t when thinking of innovative ways to connect with clients. The interview, sponsored by the NY Travel and Adventure show