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Research, perspectives, and conversations from the front lines of advisory firm growth.
What to Ask Vendors Before You Sign on the Line
RFPs can feel like an awkward first date. Here are the questions to ask marketing vendors before you sign on the line.
A Vendor’s First Rodeo? You’re Probably About to Be Taken for a Ride.
If you're a vendor's first small client, you may be in for a bumpy ride. Here's how advisors can protect themselves when choosing vendors.
Sniffing Out the B.S. in a Marketing Proposal
How to sniff out the B.S. in a marketing proposal: what to look for, and what to question, before you hire an agency or consultant.
8 Tips To Keep Your Next Conference From Being a Total Waste of Money
Conferences are a big investment. Eight tips to make sure your next industry event drives real results for your firm.
Order and Chaos: How to Apply a Military Mindset to PR
Learn how to apply a military mindset to your PR strategy for better outcomes and effective communication. Discover key tips for success.
Your Own Marketing Department: To Build or Not To Build? (Part II)
This is the second half of a two-part post. In the first, I gave you homework—a few questions to identify what you really need before you hire marketing staff. ...