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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:16:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Roundtable</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Year after year, our Elite advisors showcase their talents and relentless work ethic with their dramatic increase in production AND REVENUE. They possess unique planning ideas, fresh marketing concepts, and streamlined practice management skills. And, they have the know-how to &#8230; <a href="http://gradientroundtable.com/roundtable/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Year after year, our Elite advisors showcase their talents and relentless work ethic with their dramatic increase in production AND REVENUE. They possess unique planning ideas, fresh marketing concepts, and streamlined practice management skills. And, they have the know-how to implement these practices to continuously catapult their businesses.</p>
<p>Gradient Roundtable is your opportunity to learn from our Elite advisors. Each event, one Elite advisor will display his or her unparalleled practice and the teachings that have made him or her standout above the industry&#8217;s best.</p>
<p>Each session topic will segue into 60-minute breakout sessions for dynamic interaction with your assigned group of roundtable peers. Each producer in your group will have the opportunity to share ideas and personal practice-changing tools they have used to penetrate their unique local markets. You&#8217;ll hear proven processes and techniques that have helped acquire thousands of clients and gather hundreds of millions of production.</p>
<p>Attend Gradient Roundtable and discover field-tested ideas from the most influential advisors of the decade and the techniques to effectively implement them.</p>
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		<title>Experience</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a fact that dozens of our advisors have experienced 200, 300, even 600 percent growth in production and profitability over the last few years. Since the inception of Gradient, we chose to focus on building, not just acquiring tomorrow&#8217;s &#8230; <a href="http://gradientroundtable.com/experience/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s a fact that dozens of our advisors have experienced 200, 300, even 600 percent growth in production and profitability over the last few years. Since the inception of Gradient, we chose to focus on building, not just acquiring tomorrow&#8217;s advisors, today. We have developed and assisted many of the industry&#8217;s most sought after advisors. Our organization and advisors have since formed a resilient bond helping each other build world-class practices in their communities.</p>
<p>While many marketing organizations only inquire about your last year&#8217;s production numbers, we choose to help advisors based on their goals. We specialize in increasing an advisor&#8217;s overall production and net revenue, and we have the results to prove it. By partnering with the most innovative and comprehensive platform in the industry, you are able to leverage resources and training that us unparalleled in today&#8217;s independent world.</p>
<p>At Gradient, we have assembled the nation&#8217;s leading advisors. Their talents range from marketing to client acquisition and from back office structure to referral generation. Our advisors never forget that net income is more important than production. Our advisors focus on where they are headed, not where they&#8217;ve been. Our advisors know that the definition of success is not defined by their IMO.</p>
<p>Many advisors have the passion, the motivation, and the skill set to better the lives of their clients and their family. It&#8217;s time for you to experience an organization and a group of advisors in a results-driven forum that is 100 percent advisor driven.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gary Garrison Investment Advisor Top Producer For years, Garrison has seen an impressive increase with regard to his insurance production.  Five years ago, he was very pleased with the $3 million he produced, and with good reason. For the past &#8230; <a href="http://gradientroundtable.com/featured-presenter/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Gary Garrison</h3>
<p><strong>Investment Advisor</strong><br />
<strong>Top Producer</strong></p>
<p>For years, Garrison has seen an impressive increase with regard to his insurance production.  Five years ago, he was very pleased with the $3 million he produced, and with good reason. For the past couple of years, that production has catapulted – he is now consistently over $10 million and he has also incorporated an investment advisory business that helps add to his practice’s profits.</p>
<p>He attributes his growth in production to building awareness in his community, incentivizing his staff, and proactively seeking referrals.</p>
<p>At the Gradient RoundTable, Gary will share with you how he:</p>
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<li>Invests in his community</li>
<li>Builds rapport with his prospects and clients</li>
<li>Incentivizes his staff</li>
<li>Pursues – and obtains! – a steady stream of referrals</li>
<li>Uses unique marketing strategies</li>
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<p>In addition to these can’t-miss topics, Gary will also share with those in attendance what incorporating Social Security campaigns into his marketing model has done for his business.  Gary is excited to share his roadmap for success with you!</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 17:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eligibility to attend Gradient Roundtable is limited to only advisors that are dedicated and loyal to Gradient. Our Elite Advisors will be sharing real insight and secrets that have helped their practice standout in an otherwise saturated financial advisor industry. &#8230; <a href="http://gradientroundtable.com/qualifications/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eligibility to attend Gradient Roundtable is limited to only advisors that are dedicated and loyal to Gradient. Our Elite Advisors will be sharing real insight and secrets that have helped their practice standout in an otherwise saturated financial advisor industry.</p>
<p>Attending advisors must have submitted $3 million in annuity production or prove $3 million of annuity production in the last 12 months. Advisors must be in good standing and maintain all contracting requirements set forth by our Elite Membership agreement. Gradient reserves the right to refuse attendance to any advisor at any time.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada Known for its energetic entertainment, gaming experience and nightlife featuring acts as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney and The Killers, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is host to Gradient &#8230; <a href="http://gradientroundtable.com/location/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada</strong></p>
<p>Known for its energetic entertainment, gaming experience and nightlife featuring acts as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney and The Killers, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is host to Gradient Roundtable. The property completed a $750 million expansion in 2010 which added the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel.</p>
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		<title>Agenda</title>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Wednesday, April 24</td>
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		<td class="column-1">6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Gradient Roundtable Welcome Reception<br />
MTV Real World Suite</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Thursday, April 25</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">GENERAL MEETING SESSION, MONTREAUX ROOM</td>
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		<td class="column-1">8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">Breakfast and Welcome<br />
Brian Lucius, President, <br />
Gradient Positioning Systems</td>
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		<td class="column-1">9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">My Structure<br />
Gary Garrison, President/Founder,<br />
Asset Protection Wealth Management Group, LLC</td>
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		<td class="column-1">9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">Break</td>
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		<td class="column-1">10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">My Seminar Social Security<br />
Gary Garrison</td>
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		<td class="column-1">11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Peer Rountable One</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">My Most Effective Marketing/Prospecting Idea</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Bring the one prospecting/marketing idea that you have implemented in your practice that has created the biggest impact to your bottom line. The idea may not be the one that got you in front of the most prospects or yielded the highest number of first appointments, but rather, the one concept that had the biggest return on investment you have experienced.<br />
Peer Roundtable groups are based on total production and business structure.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Lunch</td>
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		<td class="column-1">1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Peer Roundtable One Best Idea</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Attendees will vote at their table on the best idea presented<br />
during Peer Roundtable One. Each table will then have five (5) minutes to present their best idea to all attendees.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">My Appointment Process<br />
Gary Garrison</td>
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		<td class="column-1">2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Break</td>
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		<td class="column-1">2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Peer Roundtable Two</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">When it comes to positioning your recommendations for the sale, how do you do it? Are there words or phrases that are built into your process and are used each and every time? Do you attempt a trial close in the first or second appointment? How many times do you generally meet with a prospect before they move to client? What question specifically do you ask before it’s time to sign?<br />
Peer Roundtable groups are based on total production and business structure.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">4:00 p.m – 4:45 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Peer Roundtable Two Best Idea</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Attendees will vote at their table on the best idea presented during Peer Roundtable Two. Each table will then have five (5) minutes to present their best idea to all attendees.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Marketing Beyond the Seminar Gary Garrison</td>
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		<td class="column-1">6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Dinner<br />
PINK TACO</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Friday, April 26</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">GENERAL MEETING SESSION, MONTREAUX ROOM</td>
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		<td class="column-1">8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">Breakfast and Q &amp; A with Gary Garrison</td>
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		<td class="column-1">9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">Peer Roundtable Three</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Meaningful Annual Reviews</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">It is that time of year again. Time to sit down with each and every client, review their situation and ensure their current plan still fits their needs and goals. How do you conduct an- nual reviews? Do you use it as an opportunity to also gain introductions or referrals? When appropriate, are you able to position additional sales opportunities? Be prepared to share your process when it comes to preparing for and holding an- nual client reviews.<br />
Peer Roundtable groups are based on total production and business structure.</td>
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		<td class="column-1">10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">Break</td>
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		<td class="column-1">10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.</td><td class="column-2">Peer Roundtable Three Best Idea</td>
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		<td colspan="2" class="column-1 colspan-2">Attendees will vote at their table on the best idea presented<br />
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		<td class="column-1">11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Gradient Roundtable Closing</td>
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		<td class="column-1">12:00 p.m.</td><td class="column-2">Lunch</td>
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