Finding the Pain: The First Appointment Process Robert Harwood Harwood Financial Group Tampa, FL
Before we get started, I want to discuss how I divide up the work in my office.
3 Key Positions Pre- Sales Support Sales Post Sales Support *We were able to do $32 million in new assets with this structure last year ($17 million in annuity premium and $15 million in new AUM).
Our First Appointment Process We will discuss: - How to conduct the meeting - Client Fact Finding Forms - Presentation and Meeting Flow - Closing the First Appointment This process is always the same – regardless of the assets.
Conducting the First Appointment The goals of the first appointment are to identify three areas of “pain” for which you have the solution and to have the client “realize” the “pain” and understand that you have the solution. Once you have identified the three sources of pain and the prospect has acknowledged them, you are ready to close your first appointment. We use a Client Fact Finder that we will now review.
Income Learn enough about the client to position yourself This form has a very specific flow that will help you conduct a successf ul meeting.
Jim Bowman section In honor of Matt Zagula – Final Expenses Opportunity to discuss SB and Aviva Riders Mining for referrals Key Step!!!
"1, 2, 3’s of Money" - OPTIONAL Income Emergencies Investments Goal: Protect and Preserve Your Quality of Life Risky!! Protected
My version of Mike‘s “Three Investment Worlds“ (Thanks, Mike!) Stks MF Bonds RE VA Banks – CDs Gov’t - Treasury Bond Ins. FA CD’s ____ / 0 TIPS FA / 0 Linked Safe from Stk Market Not Safe !! No Growth Potential Growth
Close the Meeting “You are here and need to be here” If I am able to … “Is there any reason we would not be able to work together?” Tell them what you will prepare for them for the next appointment (ie. setting expectations and giving something to look forward to) Get statements and tax returns and set next appointment!
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Upcoming Webinars & Events: »June 22 nd -24 th – Life University: Ideas that Sell – AE Home Office »July 1 st – “Ideas at Work” at 10 a.m. (central) »July 8 th – “Windows of Opportunity” coaching call with Bill Johnson at 10 a.m. (central) »July 11 th – “Get in the Groove” with Gina Rainey »July 15 th – “Driving the Wedge” with Randy Schwantz »July 24 th -26 th – IRA College with Mike Reese – AE Home Office »AUGUST 3 rd -8 th – AE Incentive Trip – The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui! Can’t wait to see several of you there!
Ongoing Sales Contests: »Top 10 Life Trip – Grand Velas, Riviera Maya – Qualification: January 1 – August 31, 2011 – Event Dates: November 12 – 16, 2011 »Incentive Trip – The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman – Qualification: April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 – Event Dates: August 1 – 6, 2012 »The 250K Big Giveaway – Qualification: January 1 – December 31, 2011
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