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David C. Blake

Dec 9, 2019

The production line client acquisition and development model

During the past 30 years, Top of the Table member David Blake developed a masterful client acquisition and development system that maximizes the efficiencies and specialization of assembly lines. Blake reviews the components of his “assembly line,” the benefits of building a team dedicated to each specific function of his chosen process, and how these components result in a scalable and replicable business model that’s creating hundreds of new clients every year.
Maintaining your mission and life balance amid adversity and change 

David C. Blake

Jun 28, 2023

Maintaining your mission and life balance amid adversity and change

When faced with events and circumstances that will inevitably surface throughout your financial services career, Blake identifies ways to stay focused on your mission and adjust the tactics needed to protect your well-being while effectively serving your clients. 
Planning your business’ future when time suddenly becomes limited 

David C. Blake

Oct 22, 2022

Planning your business’ future when time suddenly becomes limited

Blake shares his story of how a frightening diagnosis helped him establish a team to manage the continuity, viability and value of his company. The questions he wished he had more time to address will motivate you to take the necessary steps now to be more prepared.

David C. Blake

Aug 14, 20197 min

Specialize and scale to reach Top of the Table

You efficiently achieve Top of the Table as well as better serve clients who are the best fit for you by scaling your practice and specializing. Top of the Table qualifier David Blake, of New York, discusses how he works with doctors by understanding what they need and how to reach them.

David C. Blake

Sep 27, 20196 min

The production line client acquisition and development model

During the past 30 years, Top of the Table member David Blake developed a masterful client acquisition and development system that maximizes the efficiencies and specialization of assembly lines. Blake reviews the components of his “assembly line,” the benefits of building a team dedicated to each specific function of his chosen process, and how these components result in a scalable and replicable business model that’s creating hundreds of new clients every year.

David C. Blake; Gregg Anthon Mannette, LUTCF, FSCP; Meila Annalee McKitty Plummer, LUTCF, FSS

Nov 12, 2020111 min

Selling during difficult times

MDRT members David Blake from USA, Gregg Mannette from Trinidad and Tobago and Meila McKitty Plummer from Jamaica share ideas, actions and strategies they have implemented during the pandemic. David shares how he has maintained his productivity with the pandemic situation. He also talks about consumer attitudes and how they have changed. Plus, he explains how he has adapted his scripts-discussions with clients to these current attitudes. Meila highlights the situations she has faced with clients who wanted to cancel policies in these uncertain times. Meila also talks about how she has remained motivated and how she is handling it in the personal and professional sphere. Gregg focuses on how training has been a key factor during these times. He also highlights ideas on how to get referrals through virtual meetings, and role plays various client scenarios.

David C. Blake

Sep 19, 20207 min

Missing opportunities? Widen your network and build influence

Top of the Table qualifier David Blake discusses how he has increased his business and well-being through helping in communities and meeting centers of influence.

David C. Blake

Nov 8, 20196 min

Gathering MDRT members for global giving

Top of the Table member David Blake tells how charitable involvement changed his life both professionally and personally. He shares insight on how charitable involvement can benefit your clients, staff, family and communities and increase your ability to develop new relationships with centers of influence. He highlights how the MDRT Foundation provides opportunity and resources to enhance these charitable relationships.

David C. Blake; Brian G. Tarpey

Dec 9, 201945 min

The unintended benefits of giving

Top of the Table member David Blake tells how charitable involvement changed his life both professionally and personally. He shares insight on how charitable involvement can benefit your clients, staff, family and communities and increase your ability to develop new relationships with centers of influence. He highlights how the MDRT Foundation provides opportunity and resources to enhance these charitable relationships.
Innovative prospecting using technology and giving events

David C. Blake; Pamela J. Sams, CRPC; Nickolas Adam Cassis, BSc, CFP

May 14, 202160 min

Innovative prospecting using technology and giving events

David Blake and Pamela Sams share the out-of-the-box prospecting techniques, including social media marketing and philanthropic involvement, that they use to build their client bases.