Ten lessons learned from 30 years running a financial advice business

Martin Dodd shares some nuggets of wisdom from three decades in the adviser's chair...

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This September will see Martin Dodd hit the 30-year mark working in and running a financial advice business. Here he shares some nuggets of wisdom from three decades in the adviser's chair...

Yes, you read that correctly: 30 years. Before you say 'you don't look old enough', I started out when I was very young, and I am still learning new stuff. Wouldn't you agree that, in every industry or profession, the market is a ruthless place to earn a living? Here are ten things I've learnt...

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