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MDRT Podcast
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in MDRT PodcastNov 21, 2019

How to spot a good business idea and what to do with it

Should you take a big swing when trying something new or be more measured? In this episode, MDRT members address the strategies they have considered and what they have learned about the best route to implementation.

You’ll hear from:
Clay Gillespie, CFP, CIM
Daniel O’Connell, MBA

Episode breakdown:
0:28 – Unexpected benefits from social media
2:34 – Why some advisors don’t utilize media as much
3:18 – Prioritizing incremental changes and assessing risk
5:48 – Is it foolish to take action on an idea as soon as possible?
7:22 – Why you should listen to people you disagree with
10:30 – Recent changes advisors have made
Business planning and continuity
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Author(s):

MDRT Podcast

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Clay Gillespie, CFP, CLU

Clay Gillespie, CFP, CLU

Second Vice President

Danny O’Connell, MBA

Danny O’Connell, MBA