Creating Wow in 5 Minutes or Less

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Creating “Wow” in 5 Minutes or Less

by: Ken Haman

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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Ken Haman is the Managing Director at the AllianceBernstein Advisor Institute, visit http://ria.alliancebernstein.com.

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(5) Comments

Hi Ken, I enjoyed your article. Creating a memorable introduction is a big challenge for many advisors. I like your thoughts on the importance of the structure of engagement. Best, Jim

Posted by Jim B | Thursday, January 31 2013 at 8:37AM ET

Wow, Ken, this is a very refreshing take on the elevator speech. I've always been very uncomfortable with the usual saleman-like approach. Thanks.

Posted by Mack C | Thursday, January 31 2013 at 10:19AM ET

Ken,

Great explanation of a challenging and uncomfortable task. It mirrors exactly what I do now. Unfortunately, it took me quit a few years to realize this is the only way to avoid that feeling, they are wanting to run away now because you were fire-hosing them with every aspect of our business - you first have to show you are interested in THEM and WAIT for them to ask that proverbial question "what do you do" and than I talk about my client specialty. I feel at ease talking about it with an attitude that I'm not chasing them as a client.

Thanks for the conformation Don H

Posted by Donald H | Thursday, January 31 2013 at 10:59AM ET

Wow, what a manipulative approach!!!! You may get people to do what you want and build a practice by manipulating them but this is not the definition of success. Ironically you talk about people's approach being akin to a used car salesman, but your article is just that. People don't need to be manipulated. Just tell them what you do and they will decide on their own whether to work with you. Your personality should be enough to entice them to work with you.

Posted by Brad T | Thursday, January 31 2013 at 3:17PM ET

Wow! I would run for the door if someone said that to me.

Posted by William G | Thursday, January 31 2013 at 4:54PM ET