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Building your firm without bugging friends and family

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When I started out, I had a policy that I would not work with any family, friends or neighbors

If you’re like me, your initial training to become a financial adviser taught you to start building your business with a list of all of your friends, family and neighbors as potential prospects.

But, believe it or not, I made it my policy not to do business with friends, family or neighbors.

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