Posts Tagged ‘career’
Stephanie & Henry Lincoln
Atlanta, GA
Former Occupation: Corporate Trainer
A few years ago, Stephanie Lincoln, of Atlanta, GA, was working as a corporate trainer for a brokerage firm. She was working hard to earn a living but, like so many people, didn’t know much about how money works. When her sister, René Turner told her about the Primerica business she was building, Stephanie took notice.
“I saw how committed my sister was to her business and how hard she was working to be successful,” recalls Stephanie. “I went to an opportunity meeting and what I saw there totally hooked me! The financial concepts they talked about really struck me. I knew other people needed to know what I’d just learned and I wanted to be a part of an organization that told them.”
Besides the financial education, one of the other things that drew Stephanie to Primerica was the opportunity to work together with family to build a business. “Family and Primerica go hand in hand,” explains Stephanie. “It’s not just me and my sister – my husband, Henry, who I met in this business, also came from a Primerica family. He joined originally with his parents in Northern California!”
Building a Primerica family business isn’t just about creating a better life right now. It’s about laying a strong foundation for future generations to build on. “Henry and I, along with René and her husband, Mel, have a vision for our families,” says Stephanie. “We’re building financial independence together – the kind of continued success that can be passed from generation to generation. Having those kind of collective goals makes you work harder to create a business that has value beyond the present.”
For more information on how you can create your own Primerica family business, contact your local Primerica representative.
Tags: broker, business, business opportunity, career, Community, education, family, finances, Henry Lincoln, Mel Turner, Primerica, primerica opportunity, René Turner, sisters, Stephanie Lincoln
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Nick & Becky Alise
Boynton Beach, FL
Former Occupation: High School Teacher/Coach
When Nick & Becky Alise, of Boynton Beach, FL, first started building their Primerica business, they had no idea it would turn into a viable second career – or that their tiny start up would develop into a thriving, successful family business!
“I was a high school teacher and coach when I was introduced to the business,” recalls Nick. “We had a two year old and we needed extra money. I was already doing odds and ends part time but the Primerica Opportunity appealed to me because the company offered products I was very interested in as well as the chance to build something great.”
At the time, Primerica was only a year old so the Alises found themselves at the beginning of what would turn into an incredible, successful company. The longer they continued to build their business, the more excited they became – until they made it official and went full time in the business.
They set a great example of success for their new teammates and also for their daughter, Danielle – who eventually met and married another highly successful Primerica business builder, Omar Oropesa, of Miami Lakes, FL. “We were on a cruise sponsored by our uplines, Greg and Sharon Fitzpatrick – the Primerica reps directly above us in the business hierarchy,” recalls Nick. “Sharon told Becky that she thought Omar would be the perfect match for Danielle. Turns out she was right!”
Today, the Alises and Oropesas are enjoying the benefits of building a family business. They’re each building separate, successful organizations – but they’re doing it together. “Primerica is like any other business,” says Nick. “Just like a restaurant or a clothing store, it’s better when you’re in business with the people you care about.”
For more information on how you can create your own Primerica family business, contact your local Primerica representative.
Tags: Beck Alise, business, business opportunity, career, Community, cruise, Danielle Oropesa, family, finance, Fitizpatrick, Nick Alise, Omar Oropesa, Primerica, primerica opportunity, Primerica Representatives, teacher
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Glenn Kocher
Edison, NJ
Former Occupation: Teacher
For Glenn Kocher, of Edison, NJ, one of the best parts about building a Primerica business is getting to do it alongside his parents, Jim & Mary Kocher. “Being able to work with my family is awesome,” enthuses Glenn.
He adds, “From a business standpoint, it’s incredible to have a successful example to follow and also have the opportunity to learn the business from them. From a personal standpoint, it’s really nice to not have a boss – so we can spend time as a family doing fun things, while our businesses continue to grow!”
Having the chance to become a successful entrepreneur alongside his family was one of the key reasons Glenn decided to join his parents in business. “I came to Primerica because I saw the freedom of time and the great income my parents had,” explains Glenn. “They were always so happy and excited and really loved what they were doing. I was teaching at the time and when I compared their life after 15 years in Primerica with those of my teaching colleagues who’d been on the job for the same amount of time, the difference was unbelievable. I wanted that for myself.”
He continues, “It wasn’t the actual job so much as it was being told when to be there, when I could take lunch and always having to ask permission to take off to do things that were important to me. I worked long hours for not much pay. Leaving that and starting my Primerica career – where my life is my own – was an easy choice!”
Once he started building his business, Glenn says he got a real taste for helping people in a meaningful way. “I loved everything about this business from the beginning,” smiles Glenn. “I really love working with and helping so many different types of people – from all backgrounds. It was just like being a part of a winning sports team. It’s an exciting feeling!”
Although Glenn is growing his own business separate from his parents, he says he loves the idea of creating success as a full team. “Primerica is truly unique from other family businesses,” he says. “Here, you’re working with your family toward group success, while finding your own personal successes along the way. In this business, each generation can stand on the shoulders of the other, instead of standing in their shadow. It’s awesome!”
For more information on how you can create your own Primerica family business, contact your local Primerica representative.
Tags: business, business opportunity, career, Community, family, family business, finances, Glenn Kocher, Jim Kocher, kocher, Mary Kocher, personal, Primerica, primerica opportunity, Primerica Representatives
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Jim & Mary Kocher III
Edison, NJ
Former Occupation: Pastor
When Jim & Mary Kocher joined Primerica in 1985, their primary goal was to simply put themselves back in control of their future. “We were initially attracted to the Opportunity by Primerica’s crusade of helping middle income families to become properly protected, debt free and financially independent,” says Jim. “We also wanted to be able to set our own destiny, not have our future controlled by a job.”
They joined to change their lives financially, but found so much more than that, with their son, Glenn. “It’s an extraordinary feeling to be in business with our son,” enthuses Jim. “Our family Primerica business relies on mutual respect, a shared vision for success and quality time together. Just knowing that there’s a talented, committed successor to pass my business on to is a great thing.”
One of the best parts for the Kochers about building a business together is the chance to create success as a team. “We want Glenn to stand on our shoulders, so to speak, not sit in our shadows,” explains Jim. “He’s building success for himself but we’re all working toward the same goals.”
He continues, “Primerica gives us the ability to create a life of significance with the people we care about the most. Here, we have freedom of time and the potential for an unlimited income – and we get to do it together!”
For more information on how you can create your own Primerica family business, contact your local Primerica representative.
Tags: business, business opportunity, career, Community, family, family business, finances, Jim Kocher, kocher, Mary Kocher, personal, Primerica, primerica career, primerica opportunity, Primerica Representatives
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For one power-packed weekend, close to 1,000 of Primerica’s female leaders converged on Dallas, TX, for the 2010 Women In Primerica Leadership Conference, which was held October 22-24, 2010. At this women-only biennial conference, held at the luxurious Hilton Anatole, top female leadership and up-and-comers enjoyed three days of business-building tips, recognition and inspiration – all in a positive and excited environment of success.
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At Primerica, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you came from or even what gender you are. Your success is entirely up to YOU! Events like this conference are great ways to underscore the uniqueness of this business opportunity. (See more photos on Facebook)
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Tags: business, business opportunity, career, Dallas, finance, finances, Hilton Anatole, leadership, personal, Primerica, primerica business opportunity, Primerica conference, Texas, women, women in business, Women in Primerica, women's business opportunity
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