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How they closed 690 opps using video What would you do with almost 700 more closed opps from first-time clients? Learn how Adviser Investments did it with video, and learn how your team can get started too.
What to do when thinking is preventing action If overthinking is hindering you from taking action or is hurting your productivity there are many ways to combat it, including scheduling thinking time, using relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and avoiding things that trigger overthinking, writes Gregg Vanourek. "According to the research, we can't just tell ourselves not to have certain thoughts. That can lead to more thoughts on the subject at hand," Vanourek writes. Full Story: Gregg Vanourek (6/28)
Experts question 30% rule in homebuying The traditional rule of spending no more than 30% of your income on housing is being questioned in areas with high living costs, such as Vancouver. Bruce Sellery, CEO of Credit Canada, says, "The benchmark doesn't apply anymore. Housing costs have increased dramatically, everywhere. And so individuals need to look at their own specific situation and determine how to best allocate limited resources." Full Story: CBC News (Canada) (7/2)
Where do property valuations go from here? The commercial real estate market was bolstered by SL Green's recent sale of a stake in 245 Park Ave. to Mori Trust, a deal that valued the New York City building at $2 billion. The deal offers a positive sign for top-quality buildings, although opinions differ on what's next for the broader market, writes James Mackintosh of The Wall Street Journal. Full Story: The Wall Street Journal (6/30)
Technology & Innovations
How to become ethical AI users Safeguarding ad placements, ensuring proper targeting, prioritizing authenticity and establishing ethical boundaries are among nine ways marketers using AI can ensure they maintain "accountability, transparency and fairness," writes Wavemaker North America CEO Sharb Farjami. By embracing these guidelines, marketers can use AI to "drive improved business outcomes while cultivating consumer trust." Full Story: Ad Age (tiered subscription model) (6/30)
PIMCO prepares for "harder landing" scenario PIMCO Chief Investment Officer Daniel Ivascyn says the bond fund manager is bracing for a "harder landing" for the global economy. "We would argue that the market may still be too confident in the quality of central bank decisions and their ability to engineer positive outcomes," Ivascyn said. "We think the market is a bit too optimistic about central banks' ability to cut policy rates as quickly as the yield curves are implying." Full Story: Financial Times (7/1)
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