Having met a group of professionals only 1 time at a small group meeting - what would you suggest I do to try and get these individuals as Financial Road Map® Clients? What is the 1st step?

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Last updated: 20 Nov, 2019

Follow the process outlined in Mastery Series™ 2. It’s a self referral. Ask the questions to understand why THEY might get value from Values-Based Financial Planning™; offer to give them a copy of the book. If they accept, schedule the phone consultation, and proceed just as we teach.

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