This episode of Root Ready dives into the art of first impressions: why small talk isn’t small and how skipping the weather talk might be the smartest move you make. Whether you’re a new advisor or a seasoned planner, this conversation unpacks how to show confidence, warmth, and leadership from the moment a meeting starts. James shares practical strategies for opening virtual meetings in a way that builds genuine rapport and trust without sounding scripted. From the psychology of posture and...
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This episode of Root Ready dives into the art of first impressions: why small talk isn’t small and how skipping the weather talk might be the smartest move you make. Whether you’re a new advisor or a seasoned planner, this conversation unpacks how to show confidence, warmth, and leadership from the moment a meeting starts. James shares practical strategies for opening virtual meetings in a way that builds genuine rapport and trust without sounding scripted. From the psychology of posture and...
Stop Talking About the Weather: Better Ways to Open Client Meetings
Root Ready
19 minutes
4 days ago
Stop Talking About the Weather: Better Ways to Open Client Meetings
This episode of Root Ready dives into the art of first impressions: why small talk isn’t small and how skipping the weather talk might be the smartest move you make. Whether you’re a new advisor or a seasoned planner, this conversation unpacks how to show confidence, warmth, and leadership from the moment a meeting starts. James shares practical strategies for opening virtual meetings in a way that builds genuine rapport and trust without sounding scripted. From the psychology of posture and...
Root Ready
This episode of Root Ready dives into the art of first impressions: why small talk isn’t small and how skipping the weather talk might be the smartest move you make. Whether you’re a new advisor or a seasoned planner, this conversation unpacks how to show confidence, warmth, and leadership from the moment a meeting starts. James shares practical strategies for opening virtual meetings in a way that builds genuine rapport and trust without sounding scripted. From the psychology of posture and...
