How to Sell Life Insurance: Eliminating Uncertainty in the Close
Life Insurance Academy Podcast
Release Date: 04/30/2025
Life Insurance Academy Podcast
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If you're stepping into the world of telesales and life insurance, there are a few things you need to know. This business has the power to change your life and the lives of the families you serve—but success doesn’t come with shortcuts. In this episode of the Life Insurance Academy Podcast, we break down what it really takes to win in telesales: ✅ Stick to a Proven Script – Don’t reinvent the wheel. Follow what works and trust the process. ✅ Control the Conversation – You are the guide, the expert clients are looking for. Lead with confidence. ✅ Use Instant Issue Products –...
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Mastering the First 5 Minutes of Your Telesales Call Could Make or Break Your Sale! In this telesales-specific episode, Roger and Zach break down the most crucial part of the call—the first five minutes. Whether you're transitioning from field sales or just starting your telesales journey, this episode is packed with insights to help you win early and often. 🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why most agents lose sales in the first 30 seconds • How to manage tone, pace, and presence to earn trust • The “Calm, Clear, Curious” framework • Proven language patterns to...
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Welcome back to the Life Insurance Academy Podcast! In this episode, Roger and Chris dive deep into one of the biggest invisible barriers keeping agents from closing more sales: a lack of confidence. Whether you're fresh off your licensing exam or years into the field, if you're struggling with posture, presence, or persuasion—this one’s for you. 🧠 Learn why confidence isn’t just about having swagger (though Chris does demonstrate a pretty solid “Stayin’ Alive” walk 🕺)... 💡 Discover the four key ways to close the confidence gap in your sales conversations. 🛠️...
info_outlineIn this Life Insurance Academy Podcast, Roger and Zach dive into the Three C’s that can transform your closing ratio: Clarity, Confidence, and Connection.
If you've ever wondered how top agents close more sales with less effort — and why some struggle even after making contact — this episode is for you. Learn how to simplify your sales conversations, eliminate client uncertainty, and move confidently through the entire appointment process.
Here's what you'll discover:
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Why Clarity in purpose, process, and solution is critical to every appointment
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How Confidence in yourself and your value builds trust and drives more closes
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Why genuine Connection (not a hard close) is the ultimate sales multiplier
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Tactical tips to move from awkward closing moments to seamless, confident transitions
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How to align your process with client needs so they feel guided — not sold
🎯 If you’re ready to close more sales and grow your income, this is a must-listen!
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