As a successful financial advisor, you may find yourself surrounded by wealthy people in a variety of situations. You might wonder, What do I do next? How do I strike up a conversation?

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

If you knew me in school, you know this already. I was the kid who got you in trouble for talking too much. I was always making friends with everyone. Teachers did not love it, but it came naturally ...