Attendees of the 2014 Advisor Network Summit in Las Vegas were presented with a deluge of sales tips, sound bites and statistics. From inspirational quotes to regulatory predictions to nuts-and-bolts discussions about the products themselves, there was something for everyone. On the following pages, you'll find a sampling of what was shared during the three info-packed days. We're sure you'll find ideas that you can immediately incorporate into your daily practice — and plenty of reasons to celebrate the work you do every day, too.

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You have the ability to control your own practice and schedule.

On quality of life: “I didn't want to be working 90 hours a week for 52 weeks. It's not about the money for me. I enjoy the quality of life. No matter how rich you are, you can't buy time. – Philip Rousseaux

On specialization: “If one of my partners is out I can walk into that meeting, take a look at the scenario and be able to have an intelligent conversation with that client — no problem. It's a very niche practice, what we're doing. I used to know a little bit about a lot of things; now I know a tremendous amount about a narrow very area.” – Jay LaMalfa

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