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It seemed only natural to Kelly Ridley IV, of Smyrna, GA, to find a career as a Primerica entrepreneur. After all, he grew up with Primerica million-dollar earners Kip and Carole Ridley as parents!* “All I ever wanted to do was to be in business with my family,” says Kelly. “I knew I was going to join Primerica at a young age because I grew up around such positive and influential people who each have incredible Primerica businesses.”
He continues, “When I was in the third grade, I remember my dad came to my school to teach my class about the Rule of 72. I used to help him out by getting ‘referrals’ from my classmates who thought their parents might be interested in what Primerica does. I have so many fond memories as a kid of going to Primerica trainings and conventions and of traveling the world with them. I couldn’t see myself doing anything but Primerica!”
One of the great things about Primerica’s business structure is that it’s uniquely suited for families, couples and even friends to work together toward one goal. And the great part is, each business builder grows their own team, helps families in their community and builds their own business within the same organization. Everyone wins! “Primerica is an incredible place to build a family business,” enthuses Kelly.
He adds, “Being in business with my parents and with Paul and Kim Sherk, my brother-in-law and sister, provides so many great advantages to me. It’s an amazing feeling to be able to work together toward common goals and to build a multi-generational family legacy of helping others.”
Find out how you can create your own family business by becoming a Primerica entrepreneur!
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Years ago, when Paul Sherk, of Smyrna, GA, was dating his soon-to-be wife, Kimberly, he was introduced to the business opportunity that had enabled her parents to become million-dollar earners.* That business was Primerica – and Paul says it sparked his interest. “When I heard the financial concepts that Primerica teaches, they just made sense and I could see a HUGE need for everyone to learn this information so they could then achieve financial independence,” recalls Paul.
He continues, “I was young and didn’t have any experience, but Kim’s parents, Kip and Carole Ridley, showed me exactly what I needed to do to reach my goals. I saw how they had attained unbelievable success here, yet were so humble and gracious about their achievements. I saw how they had made a positive impact on thousands of families – but what impressed me the most was that everyone I met in Primerica treated me like family.”
After that warm reception – and the idea of becoming financially free by helping others to do the same, Paul was sold. “I had never heard of a company that treated people like Primerica does and I wanted to be a part of that,” he reflects. “Today, Kim and I work with her parents and her brother, Kelly Ridley, building a business together that we will pass down to future generations.”**
Find out how you can create your own family business by becoming a Primerica entrepreneur!
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There aren’t a lot of Primerica leaders with more in the field, business building experience than Dee & Debbie Pinckard, of Knoxville, TN. Just five years after Primerica’s 1977 founding, the Pinckards became Primerica entrepreneurs – and they’ve spent nearly three decades creating a strong, successful legacy that they’re sharing with their family. “Primerica offers you the chance to make a lot of money, sure, but it’s also a great opportunity for business builders to work together as a family and to instill your values and work ethic in future generations of leaders,” says Dee.
Before Primerica, Dee worked as a mechanical engineer and Debbie took care of their home. “When we first started, we saw Primerica as a way to get out of debt, but it turned into a great career change for Dee and gave me the flexibility to not only spend more time together as a family, but also to be involved in our own success,” says Debbie.
Today, the Pinckards earn around $400,000* per year through their Primerica business and they have the opportunity to work closely with their daughter and son in law, Alison and Proctor Hensley and Dee’s brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Betsy Pinckard. “Primerica is all about options,” says Debbie. “It gives you the freedom to live life on your terms – and to do it with the people you care about the most.”
To learn more about how you can start your own Primerica family business, visit us online.
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{Special thanks to the Phelps’ uplines, Julian & Shirley Mae Serena, for spreading the word about how Chuck and Kate are rising above their situation to continue to build their business}.
For years, Chuck & Kate Phelps, of Woodstock, Ontario, have been there for their clients, building their Primerica business by bringing hope to families in their community and sharing Primerica’s solutions for a brighter financial future. So when Chuck recently needed his Primerica family, they were ready!
On December 27, 2010, Chuck recalls lying on the couch in their home, with a splitting headache. “I was about to just take some pain medication and tough it out but it was so bad, I knew something was wrong,” he recalls. When they arrived at the hospital, they got a shock: a CT scan revealed a fist sized blood clot in his brain. They immediately transferred him to a larger hospital where he was scheduled for surgery the following day. “It’s a busy hospital and operating rooms are usually booked, but, thankfully, there was a table available,” says Chuck.
Once he was taken into surgery, doctors discovered his condition was much worse than they originally thought. His brain was at a “48-hour swell,” which is right on the verge of being fatal. To complicate matters, a large tumor was also found during surgery. “The doctors told my sister that I probably wouldn’t be able to see or walk again after the surgery,” Chuck explains. “But about 10 days later, I walked out of the hospital!”
Throughout his ordeal, Chuck says his Primerica business never faltered. “My team has been incredibly supportive,” Chuck says. “They ran the business – are still running the business, actually. I thank God every day that I am a part of this business. My Primerica teammates came through for us. They saved my business when I couldn’t be there physically to continue building.”
He continues, “For the first three months after my surgery, I had to be completely stress free to let my body heal. My Primerica team came through for me in an incredible way. I never worried about whether or not my clients would be taken care of or if my business would still be there for me when I recovered.”
But it wasn’t just his fellow Primerica business builders who came together to carry Chuck, Kate and their two children, Spencer, age 12 and Madison, age 10, through their challenges. “It takes something like this to make you realize just how much of an impact you’ve had on the lives of others,” enthuses Chuck. “When I was in the hospital, I was so touched by the clients who came by to wish me well and to help me out. What everyone has done for my family goes beyond just the friendships we’ve built over the years – they’ve become family.”
He adds, “So far, I’m doing well. I get a little bit better every day and I’m confident I’ll be back to business soon!”
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You don’t have to look far among Primerica’s ranks to find great examples of people who have used the Primerica business opportunity to create something incredible for themselves and their families. Arleigh & Fern Larson, of Calgary, Alberta, are one such couple.
Before Primerica, Arleigh worked as a farm equipment dealer. It was a very successful business in terms of the volume of sales and the amount of retail locations they had. But farming equipment is expensive and the Larsons had to rely on bank loans to cover their overhead costs.
“When we heard about Primerica, we were immediately drawn to the low startup costs and the chance to build a successful business with our family – that would help us get out of debt, not deeper into it,” recalls Arleigh.
Arleigh says he was also impressed with the opportunity to experience the same kind of freedom and growth opportunities as he had with his previous business, but with the added benefit of being able to make an incredible potential income by helping families with their finances.
But, more than the earning potential and the ability to make a difference in their community, the Larsons saw their new Primerica business as a way to do something they loved, with the people they cared about the most. “Families can work together at Primerica better than most other businesses because of our unique structure,” explains Arleigh. “Everyone can be a part of the overall team, yet they still have the opportunity to build a successful business of their own. Each family member on our team has the same chance to create freedom for themselves and their own families, yet they each fill a role within our overall organization.”
Today, the Larsons are Primerica million dollar earners* and are enjoying the benefits of a thriving business alongside their sons, Brent and Eldon, as well as several other extended family members.
To learn more about how you can start your own Primerica family business, visit us online.
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