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What to do when couples disagree about financial decisions

What to do when couples disagree about financial decisions

FromMDRT Podcast


What to do when couples disagree about financial decisions

FromMDRT Podcast

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Length:
9 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Maybe parts of a family unit have different views of their expenses. Maybe they don’t have the same understanding of what you’ve presented. Either way, how do you navigate a meeting in which clients are arguing with each other? In this episode, MDRT members share strategies to manage these situations and ensure that everyone reaches a positive resolution.

You’ll hear from:
Everett Revere Foxx
Steven Genoff, CFP
Brandon Green, ChFC, CLU
Dana Mitchell, CLU, CFP

Episode breakdown:
0:34 – The meaning of “The ping-pong concept”
1:42 – Identifying who the couple’s decision-maker is
2:30 – Why it may help for you to leave the room to let clients discuss
3:32 – Managing disagreements about what it costs to run the household
4:54 – Determining how to compromise to make everyone happy
6:14 – The importance of not taking these situations personally
7:06 – Recognizing clients just need space to process information

Listen to the monthly series, MDRT Presents: @mdrtpresents
Released:
May 31, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

In this EXCEL Award-winning series, hear thoughts and suggestions from top MDRT members on issues that financial and insurance professionals encounter in their careers. Contact us at podcast@mdrt.org. MDRT diversity statement: https://www.mdrt.org/diversity-statement The Million Dollar Round Table® (MDRT) does not guarantee the accuracy of tax and legal information and is not liable for errors or omissions. You are urged to check with tax and legal professionals in your state, province or country. The MDRT also suggests you consult local insurance and security regulations and compliance departments, pertaining to the use of any new sales material with clients. Examples are for educational purposes only. Copyright Million Dollar Round Table.