Smartline: Just one in 100 make the grade

Smartline managing director Chris Acret says it is committed to being very selective about who it recruits as it embarks on a goal of having 300 advisors onboard over the next few years

Acret said expansion of the business would not be at the expense of its focus on only high-quality recruits.

"At a time of significant change in the industry, we make no apology for continuing to set the bar high for those looking to join Smartline,"he said.

"We are positioning ourselves as being almost exclusive. I would suggest that only a small percentage of applicants meet our standards and criteria - perhaps one in 100."

Smartline's selection process includes an initial interview; a second, more detailed interview; a meeting with a Smartline director, to which the applicant's partner is invited; psychological testing and a full explanation of the Franchise Code.

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