Preparing to Present

Preparing to Present

In This Issue: A Better Way | Step by Step | Hidden Potential Successful asset managers implement a consistent, repeatable investment process. But how many have developed and put into practice a consistent, repeatable presentation process? This issue of Excess Returns...
Who Are Your People?

Who Are Your People?

In This Issue: What About The Bios? | Better Résumés | Next! When asked the source of their competitive advantage, many investment companies without hesitation would respond: “Our people.” And yet these same companies’ websites and presentation materials describe...
Presentation Myths and Misperceptions

Presentation Myths and Misperceptions

In This Issue: Three Myths | By the Book | Respect for Logic My job at Alpha Partners often combines creating content with coaching on the delivery of investment presentations. Content and delivery. Two sides of the very same coin, right? One would certainly think so....

Foxes Versus Hedgehogs

In This Issue: Fox or Hedgehog? | The Private Equity View | Range The world we live in places a high value on focus, specialization and expertise. What then is one to make of investment companies that describe “generalist” research coverage as an advantage? This issue...
Selling through Education

Selling through Education

In This Issue: Teach to Learn | The Downside? | Wealth Management Unwrapped Can a simple shift in mindset greatly increase one’s effectiveness as a salesperson? You bet it can. This issue of Excess Returns explores strategies for selling...