Imagine that you are getting so many unsolicited referrals that your new prospective clients are willing to be placed on a 4-month waiting list to see you. A pipe dream?  Not necessarily. Our featured guests on today’s show are experiencing this right now.  

How are they getting so many referrals without asking?  With strategic relationship building, minor celebrity status in their target market, and a dash of effective social media.

In this episode, Bill Cates interviews Warren Brooks and Terry Parham – Co-Founders of Innovative Wealth Building. They explain how they’ve built a steady flow of referrals without asking with a strong emphasis on building personal relationships with clients by going the extra mile. 

Bill, Warren, and Terry discuss:

• The success resulting from their rapid growth – $100M in assets in their first year of going independent.
  
• Their focus on building relationships with the extended family members of their clients.
  
• How going above and beyond for clients and building personal relationships is the reason behind their explosion of referrals without asking.
  
• How giving back to the community through sponsorships and participation in events can help build “celebrity status” that generates continual interest. 
  
• How social media and their website actually converts prospects into clients.
  
• …And more!
  

Resources: 

• RapidFire Referrals
  

Connect With Bill Cates:

• BillCates@referralcoach.com
  
• Referral Coach Homepage
  
• Hire Bill for Coaching
  
• Enroll in The Cates Academy
  

Connect With Warren Brooks: 

• LinkedIn: Warren Brooks
  
• Website – Innovative Wealth Building
  

Connect With Terry Parham: 

• LinkedIn: Terry Parham
  

About Warren Brooks:

Warren Brooks is the President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and one of the co-founders of Innovative Wealth Building In a world of tough financial choices, Warren has been a beacon of knowledge for his clients since 1999. 

​Warren has started over 1,000 new clients in his career and has amassed an impressive amount of knowledge over the years. As a result, Warren has become locally renowned as the go-to planner for Federal Employees and widows/ widowers that are navigating one of life’s biggest challenges.

What’s possibly most impressive is the relentless dedication that Warren has shown his clients over the years. When Warren says he will be there you know that he will, even if that means driving across the country or hopping on an airplane.

​Prior to becoming a financial planner, Warren honorably served 24 years in the United States Navy and retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. Additionally, Warren graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

About Terry Parham:

Terry is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and one of the co-founders of Innovative Wealth Building. Terry joined the financial services industry in 2011 and has held positions as a: Financial Planner, Corporate Trainer, and District Manager. Terry loves to talk about investments and also enjoys diving into the weeds of retirement income planning. When he’s not working directly with clients, Terry spends time mentoring other advisors and presenting financial education to individuals and organizations.

​Terry graduated from St. Lawrence University with a double major in Economics and Psychology and a minor in Mathematics. Always on the quest for knowledge, Terry has earned the following certifications: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU).