When advisors can motivate clients to stop smoking

Do clients understand how smoking may impact their insurance coverage? How can you approach these conversations? In this episode, MDRT members discuss how they educate their clients and also how their meetings can inspire them to change their behavior. You’ll hear from: Michael Bibb, BA, DipPFS “Sunny” Jae Lee, IAR Shelley MacIntyre, CHS Elli Schochet, CFP Episode breakdown: 0:29 – Client vs. insurance definition of “casual smoker” 2:18 – What clients have to do first 2:57 – Being aware of how clients see themselves 4:00 – Delaying a policy until a client is smoke-free 5:24 – When advisors wind up getting clients to stop smoking Listen to the new monthly series, MDRT Presents: @mdrtpresents

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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.