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By Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski
Differentiation in a Crowded Field: Find Your Edge
And if you want to stand out as a financial advisor, here’s the truth: “good” isn’t good enough anymore.
You need to stand out—for someone. Not everyone. Start with your niche—maybe it’s women in transition, physicians nearing retirement, or family business owners. Then speak directly to their concerns.
Your process, your personality, even your personal story—that’s your differentiation. And if you don’t clearly define it, you’ll blend into the background. I call it a gray suit against a gray wall.
You don’t need to be louder. You need to be clearer. Find your edge, find your position in the market—and let it lead.
Maribeth Kuzmeski, PhD, President of Red Zone Marketing, is a marketing strategist, advisor to financial services companies, bestselling author of 9 books, and a professional speaker rated as a Top 25 C-Suite Speaker as seen in Meetings & Conventions Magazine. She speaks on topics including marketing, branding, sales, and customer service.
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Boring gray suits are an apt analogy.
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