Workbook
Workbook
of
Champions
with
Master Trainer Tom Hopkins
and the Legends of PFS
I. WHAT IS THE PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES UNIQUENESS
RF 1 8. We do _________ ________ .
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III. WHAT TYPE PF PEOPLE WAS PFS BUILT FOR?
1. _____ ____________
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3. You can _______ a ______________ in people's lives.
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9. They strive to keep their lives in __________ and strive
for total fulfillment in all areas of their lives.
RF 10 A. ____________ ______________
B. ____________ ______________
C. ____________ ______________
D. ____________ ______________
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B. ___________ C. _______ & ______
_______________ 1. ___________
2. _______ ________
3. ___________
4. ___________
5. ______ _________
6. ___________
7. _____ __________
A. _________ and _____________
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E. We are first and foremost in the ____________ business. To
understand others you must first understand yourself.
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EMPATHETICS
CONTROLLERS
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5. They consider the empathetic type to be a true ______.
If you're too much of a control personality, you will
not relate to the empathetic-type personality. Thus
you should work to develop more empathy and
warmth. Then, you'll more easily help the
empathetic type of buyer make the buying decision.
IDEAL
2. 6.
3. 7.
4.
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G. Many of us have been programmed to dwell on the
______________.
RF 17 1. 3.
end session 3 2. 4.
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VI. EFFECTIVE RECRUITING SKILLS TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS
6. To get and keep good recruits, you must raise them like you
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raise good children with ________, _____________, and
____________.
8. People don't care how much you know until they ________
_______ _______ _______ ________.
10. Those who help the _______ people make the most
_________.
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B. The PFS prospecting philosophy
Age 25 and up
Married
Children
Employed with $20,000 income
Owns a home
end session 4 5. The people who should be present are the __________ and
________ .
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4. The leader uses the ____________ of the new recruit with
their referrals.
Why?
A. Recruiting and selling is nothing but a matter of __________.
D. Fall in love with the word _________ and you will unlock the doors
to the yeses.
1 S.C. = _____________
6 qualified contacts = 2 S.C.
2 S.C. = 1 qualified recruit
4 no's and 2 yeses
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Thus each No = _________.
Your daily attitude towards life's noes will determine how far you
end session 5 will go.
NO Result
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MUST LEARN WORD FOR WORD!
Champion creed
I am not judged by the number of times I fail,
RF 31 but by the number of times I succeed.
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VIII. EMOTIONS ARE THE TRIGGERS OF SELLING
RF 33
B. The main emotion we must control is the prospect's ______.
Negative Positive
RF 34
1. Commission ____________
end session 6
C. Emotions as well as conversation, are controlled by the proper
use of questions.
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RF 47 2. If I say it, they tend to _________ it, if they say it, it's
_________.
The three things necessary to make the decision for your prospect.
RF 48 1. ______________
RF 49 2. ______________
RF 50 3. ______________
E. Every professional lives daily believing in and using the four P's of
a professional.
___________ __________
RF 51 ___________ __________
end session 7
RF 52 S P R
RF 53
P D R
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Ten steps to professionalism
Step #1 Keep your priorities in order. God, Family, Business
Step #2 - Start with your attitude. Are you truly excited about the Primerica Financial
Services opportunity? If so, why not let everyone know it. If not, maybe that's why you're
not as successful as you would like to be.
Step #3 - Appearance. Are you really satisfied with your appearance? Grooming is
important, good clothing is a must, and how about your health? Shape up your body,
and it will shape up your attitude. Your customers and clients relate financial success
with competence. What about your personal presentation system?
Step #5 Talk like a pro. Avoid shop talk, ask questions, choose your words carefully,
plan your presentation from the prospect's point of view.
Step #6 Respect your fellow representatives and recruits. They have the same
problems as you do. They deserve the same credit and recognition when successful,
the same help and encouragement when faltering. Everyone wins when the team gets
stronger.
Step #7 Stay in Tune. Ours in a changing profession. The less competent are
disappearing. People demand excellence from their representatives, and reward that
excellence with referral after referral. Devote a regular part of your week to learning new
skills and sharpening existing ones.
Step # 8 Remember your family and friends. They want a high quality relationship ,
too. Plan time for family and social needs. This will assure you their understanding and
support when business takes you away evenings and weekends.
Step #9 See the people. There are literally thousands of people in your area who
need and deserve your excellent services. If you don't take it to them, they may get
shortchanged.
Step #10 Integrity keeps you there. Almost every day an opportunity to take unfair
advantage of someone arises. A Champion knows that a dissatisfied customer today
will cost him several possible transactions in the future. A Champion knows how
important selling with the facts is. Stretching the truth, omitting information and avoiding
present problems by stalling or blaming someone else is for the bush leaguer. Sell the
facts, and you only have to sell them once. and when someone asks what you do for a
living your reply will be: I AM A PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CHAMPION.
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IX. WHAT IS THE PFS SALES PROCESS?
end session 8
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Tom Hopkin's Suggested Thank You Notes
1. Telephone contract 6. Thank you after final refusal
Thank you for talking to me on the Thank you for taking the time out to consider
6.
telephone. In today's fast-paced world time is letting me serve you. It is with sincere regrets
precious. You can rest assured that I will that your immediate plans do not include
always be respectful of the time we share as getting involved at this time. However, if you
we discuss the possibilities for increasing your need further information or have any
financial security. questions, please feel free to call. I will keep
you posted on new developments and
2. In person contact changes that may benefit you.
Thank you It was a pleasure meeting you and 7. Thank you after they don't get involved, but
my "thank you" is for the time we shared. We to give you referrals.
have been fortunate to serve many happy
clients, and it is my wish to someday be able to Thank you for your gracious offer of giving me
serve you. If you have any questions, please referrals, As we discussed, I am enclosing
don't hesitate to call. three of my business cards, and I thank you in
advance for placing them in the hands of three
3. Thank you after demonstration or of your friends, acquaintances or relatives that
presentation and policy pick-up. I might serve. I will keep in touch and will be
willing to render my services as needed.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to
discuss with you our concept. We believe that 8. Thank you to anyone who gives you service
quality, blended with excellent service, is the
foundation for a successful business. Thank you. It's gratifying to meet someone
dedicated to doing a good job. Your efforts are
4. Thank you after purchase sincerely appreciated. If my company or I can
serve you in any way, please don't hesitate to
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to call.
offer you our finest service. We are confident
that you will be happy with the financial 9. Thank you for attending opportunity
success we provide. My goal now is to offer meeting.
excellent follow-up service so that you will
have no reservation about referring others to Thank you for the time you invested in
me who have similar needs to yours. attending our meeting. It is always exciting for
me to be able to share our exciting opportunity
5. Thank you for a referral with others who have a desire to help people
and earn extra income. I hope you enjoyed the
Thank you for your kind referral. You can rest meeting. If you have any further questions
assured that anyone that you refer to me will about the Primerica Financial Services
receive the highest degree of professional opportunity, please give me a call.
service possible.
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X. PROSPECTING TECHNIQUES OF THE TRUE PFS CHAMPION
If they ask for clarification, "I'm having a fun time here and
don't like to mix business and pleasure. If you're
truly interested, give me your number and I'll be
happy to spend some time with you later in the
week to explain it to you."
4. Newspaper
KEEP IN TOUCH
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XI. THE "HOW TO'S" OF MAKING AN ORIGINAL CONTACT
RF 54
B. When you meet a person and radiate the goal of helping
them _______ ______ and _________ ________.
Step #1 Smile
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Triplicate of choice for money: "John, Mary, most of the people who
have gotten involved in our program have been able to invest as much as
$200 per month. We have those fortunate few who are able to invest as
much as $500 per month. Then, of course, in today's economy we have
those people on a limited or fixed budget who can only invest as much as
$100 per month. Tell me , which of these people are you?
RF 62
Financial Program/ Securities " You would like to enjoy your
golden years in financial security, wouldn't you?"
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Recruiting "I have an appointment opening on Monday or
RF 64
would Wednesday be better? "
RF 65 Protection "Which would you prefer, setting this up on a
monthly or annual basis?"
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Client "How soon are we covered"
Associate "How soon would you like to enjoy the security
of having this protection?"
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Or: "John, how soon would you like to start sleeping
better knowing you have taken a major step toward
financial freedom"
RF 70
Recruit "When will my training start?"
Associate "How soon do you want to get started on the
road to financial success?
Reply: "Today, most things do. Can you tell me about how
much too much you feel it is?"
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XIV. FIELD TRAINING IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AREAS
OF YOUR BUSINESS
D. Policy pick-ups, sales and recruits _______ ____ the new recruit.
3. The first step when you get a new recruit is to take them to
end session 11 an __________ _________ or ________ _______.
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XV. WHAT ARE THE FUNDAMENTALS OF A DYNAMIC
OPPORTUNITY MEETING
6. Have ______.
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XVII. ORCHESTRATING A DYNAMIC PRESENTATION
A. There are only two reasons that most people don't buy from you,
come to work with you, or make it a PFS.
RF 75
Reason #1 They don't ____________.
1. Build rapport
a)
b)
c)
b)
c)
4. Pick up policies
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Closing statement: "If I can come back and prove to you that
Primerica Financial Services can help you achieve the financial
goals we've discussed today, is there any reason we couldn't
do business?"
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.
9. Proof letters
10. Never take away your visual aids until you've completed the
entire presentation, tried all your closes, and are ready to
leave.
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XVIII. HOW TO HANDLE AND OVERCOME OBJECTIONS
Before you are hit with an objection you are telling, after the objection
you are selling.
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RF 77
#6 The steps to handling the final objection
Feed It Back.
Restate their concern in the form of a question thus making
your buyer elaborate, explain, defend and clarify their
concern.
Change Gears.
You must now mentally take them elsewhere by using the
mind neutralizing words for changing to a new subject: By
the way. Example: Ive found that if I give a quick overview
of the complete program first, and then come back to the
detailed questions later, a lot of my clients valuable time is
saved. Thats all right with you, isnt it?
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#7 The History Readback To open the prospect's mind to
hearing your presentation.
"I'm sorry to hear you weren't happy with your last contact
with an associate from PFS. Tell me, John, if you were the
president of my company and found out that a
representative treated a customer as you were treated,
what would you do?"
Listen. Let them tell you everything and get it off their
chests.
"Well, that's why I'm here now to show you the values of
our services and how professional our company can be."
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Common Objections
1. "I'm happy with my current insurance company."
FEED IT BACK: That's fine, John. Would you mind sharing with
me just what they've done for you that you enjoy the most?"
HEAR THEM OUT
QUESTION IT: Since you were able to find one company to
meet your insurance needs, doesn't it make sense that
another company might have additional advantages to
offer you?
ANSWER IT: At PFS, we pride ourselves on our ability to
provide maximum coverage at a low amount so you can
also afford to take advantage of non-insurance methods
of planning for your future financial security.
CONFIRM THE ANSWER: At least taking a look at something
like that makes sense, doesn't it?
BY THE WAY: By the way, have you and Mary decided where
you'd like to spend your retirement years?
I understand how you feel, John. And to tell the truth, our company
was built for people just like you good, caring people. All it takes is
one evening a week just a couple hours to get yourself and your
family on the road to financial security. Chances are, in that time you
might find one person who is willing to devote seven nights a week to
it and you can make income off their production. Don't you think it's
worth one evening a week to see if you can find that person?
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something that will help build a brighter future for our families.
And. once they begin to see the results of your commitment to
improving that future image, they are very supportive and
encouraging.
BY THE WAY: By the way, which evenings are your least favorite
shows on?
Great then you'll love our company. We're really nothing like
them. You see, with us you must get a license to market our
products. We have a very comprehensive training program. We
market only financial services products like term insurance,
investments, and debt consolidation programs. In addition,, our
income opportunity is far better than that type of company. So
in every way, other than the opportunity to build your own sales
force, we are different. By the way, the only way to get
financially independent is to get others to cooperate with you,
wouldn't you agree? Then you don't see anything wrong with
giving others the same opportunity you have, do you? Great.
How soon can we get started?
John, I don't know what rate you'll qualify for. That's determined by
our manager in the loan department after a review of your application
and credit record. And remember, the bottom line is what we can
save you in your monthly payments.
6. "Your interest rates are higher than other companies out there.
Why should I do business with you?"
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7. "I could never sell anything."
John, why do you feel that way? (Isolate what it is about sales
they don't like). I understand your feelings John. You would like
helping other people, wouldn't you? Would you be willing to
help your friends, relatives, and business acquaintances save
money? That's the bottom line of what we're all about ---
helping people save money and take control of their financial
lives."
We have found that people with no prior experience often do the best
in our business. Let me ask you this: You didn't know everything
about your current job before you took the position did you?
Would you agree with me that there are a lot of things in life that are
end session 14
good for us that we dont do? Things like exercise. Eating the right
kinds of food. They require discipline, don't they John? Well the
opportunity I'm offering you tonight with PFS is a lot like that. It
requires a certain amount of discipline to succeed. However, you
aren't alone. We have an incredible training system
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Therefore, John, if both funds have charges, and I can provide you
additional services regarding other ways to improve your financial
situation, wouldn't you want to take advantage of my services.
Remember: You can easily learn closing techniques. But people buy your
conviction. The best closing technique you can have is conviction about
what you do for people.
RF 78 1.
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C. When to close
a. Alternate of choice
b. involvement question
c. answer a porcupine
e. a reflex question
a. by proper qualifying
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2. Observe and recognize buying signs
a. verbal
b. visual
end session 15
3. Make the decision they will own
a. If they stop you say "I understand how you feel. I'm
only outlining the detains of the transaction so we can
carefully analyze the best course of action to take. And
continue.
(Many times they'll say yes, and then handle the objection
and begin reclosing.)
Step #2: Establish how many years they will enjoy the
product.
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end session 16 3. The Oblique Comparison Close comparing the daily amount to
something possibly the favorable decision-maker would do or give
up to be involved in the program.
Do you mind if I help you? Let's draw a line down the middle of the
page and on this side list the facts favoring the right decision
today, and then on the other side list the reasons against the
decision. When we are through, we will count up the columns and
at that point make the right decision. Let's see . (You now list all
the reasons for going ahead. Shoot for 6 reasons. Then you
say)
Now let's see the facts that you feel are against the decision.
After they are through say "Well, let's see what we've got."
Add up both columns and say, "Now that settles that, doesn't it?
By the way, this decision making devise was created by the great
Ben Franklin and we've all considered him one of our wisest men,
haven't we?
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6. The Similar Situation Close Relating an example of someone
else who was in the same position as your customer is. They were
hesitant, but made the decision to go ahead and today are so
happy they did.
8. The Call Back Close the skill of moving from re-contact into a
brief benefit summary and finally into a final closing sequence.
NOTE: Move into quick benefit summary and go for the close.
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you to invest in them, haven't they? You, of course, can
say no to any or all of them can't you? You see, as a
professional with PFS, my experience has taught me an
overwhelming truth. No one can say NO to me. All they
can say no to is themselves and their future financial
security. Tell me, how can I accept this kind of NO? In
fact, if you were me, would you let John and Mary say no
to anything so critical for their future financial security.
Yes, I hope you will be too, but it will take more than
hope. We need to turn that hope into reality. Imagine the
year 2017. What will the world be like? Isn't it incredible
how far away it looks, but is it really so far in the future?
Let's look at 25 years in a different light. What were you
doing in the year 1967?
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Let's see, uh, we were in high school.
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12. The Buyer's Remorse Close
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XXI. WHAT ARE THE KEY PFS LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES.
2. YOU do it ________.
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XXIII. TIME PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN WORKING SMARTER, NOT HARDER.
A. Why is it so important?
2. Eliminates ________.
2. Combine activities.
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In what areas of your life should you set goals?
3. Emotional
4. Physical
5. Career
6. Spiritual
b. should be _________
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d. Your personal accomplishment and status symbol
goals should be carefully thought out.
4. Today I will win. Why? I'll tell you why. Because I have
faith, courage, and enthusiasm.
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Tom Hopkins Recommended Reading List
Physical
Bailey, Covert. Smart Exercise. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1994. B
Fronk, Ron. Turning Point Library. Phoenix, AZ: Turning Point Resources, 1996. (800) 425.4199 A
Groeppel, Jack. The Corporate Athlete. John Wiley & Sons, 1999. B
Emotional
Carnegie, Dale. How to Win Friends and Influence People. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1936. B
Frank, Ron. Turning Point Library. Turning Point Resources. Phoenix, AZ (800) 426-4199 A
Hopkins, Tom. The Official Guide to Success. Scottsdale, AZ: Tom Hopkins International, lnc.,1 982. B
Balance Your Life. Scottsdale, AZ: Tom Hopkins International, Inc. A
Mandino, 0g. The Greatest Salesman in the World. Hollywood, FL: Frederick Fell Publishers, 1968. B
Ruettiger, Rudy. Rudy & Friends. Henderson, NV: Rudy International, (702) 263-0170. B
Dream Power. Henderson, NV: Rudy International, (702) 263-0170. A
Salsbury, Glenna. The Art of the Fresh Start. Healthcom International, Inc. 1995 B
Woititz, Janet. Healthy Parenting. Fireside, 1992. B
Financial
Clason, George S. The Richest Man in Babylon. New York: Penguin Books, 1926. B
Orman, Suze. 9 Steps to Financial Freedom. Crown, 1997. B
Ramsey, Dave. Financial Peace. Nashville, TN: Lampo Press, 1995. B
Tyson, Eric. Personal Finance for Dummies. Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, 1994 B
Spiritual Relationships
The Bible B
Bright, Bill. Promises. San Bernardino, CA: Heres Life Publishers, Inc., 1983. B
Transferable Concepts for Powerful Living. San Bernardino, CA: Heres Life Publishers, Inc., 1985. B
Dobson, James C. Love for a Lifetime. Portland, OR: Multonomah Press, 1987. B
LaHaye, Tim and Jenkins, Jerry B. Left Behind (Series). Tyndale House, 1996. B
McDowell, Josh. More Than a Carpenter. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 1982. B
Salsbury, Glenna. Meditations for the Road Warrior. Salsbury Enterprises. (480) 483-7732 A
Management
Covey, Stephen. First Things First. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994. B
Drucker, Peter. Management Challenges for the 21st. Century. Harper, 1999 B
Gates, Bill. Business @ the Speed of Thought. Warner Books, 1999. B
Hopkins, Tom. How to Gain, Train and Maintain a Dynamic Sales Force. Tom Hopkins International. A
Wickman, Floyd. Successful Strategies for Sales Managers. High Point, NC: Executive Press, 1987. B
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