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CHICAGO and WINDSOR, Conn, May 17, 2025 —Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) and LIMRA proudly announce their fifth consecutive recognition from Selling Power as one of The Top Sales Training Companies for their collaboration, Trustworthy Selling. This honor highlights their commitment to delivering innovative training programs that drive sales success in the financial services industry. Selling Power is a leading digital magazine for sales leaders, providing strategies and insights to maximize sales performance. The 2025 award program rates companies across all industries on the depth and breadth of their sales training programs offered, innovative offerings, client satisfaction and overall contributions to the sales training market. “We’re honored to receive this recognition from Selling Power for the 5th year in a row – especially since we’re the only sales effectiveness program among the honorees designed specifically for the financial services industry,” says Joey Davenport, President of HPN. “Equipping financial professionals to provide financial security worldwide has always been the mission of the Trustworthy Selling Team.” According to LIMRA research, 71% of consumers report being more confused after meeting with a financial professional than before the meeting. Another 47% report being afraid of making a mistake in their financial decision-making. This causes inertia and procrastination which leads to most consumers putting off the decision to address their financial security. To address this, HPN and LIMRA identified seven behavioral economics techniques that when applied to the sales process, increases the likelihood of a potential client moving forward with recommendations by 29%. “Trustworthy Selling has a proven record of success. Upon completing the program, financial professionals, on average, report a 46% increase in first-year commissions, a 25% increase in new clients, and premium growth of 32%,” said Kim Terranella, Vice President, Industry Solutions, LIMRA and LOMA. “As we continue to support our members’ distribution development goals through this program, we are pleased that Selling Power has recognized its unique value again this year.” Trustworthy Selling has over 40,000 graduates of the program worldwide. The program has been translated into numerous languages and is currently being utilized in North America, Latin America, Southeast Asia, China, and Japan. In Asia, for example, the program is utilized to help financial professionals evolve from transactional selling to a focus on relationship-based selling. Per Jeff Campbell, COO of Selling Power- “Simply put, for the financial services industry, there is no equal to the continually innovative effectiveness of Trustworthy Selling. We conduct annual customer feedback research, and the responses speak volumes as to the improvement in performance and process companies experience after engaging with Trustworthy Selling.”   About Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) provides customized sales training, coaching, and performance development for financial professionals, helping them increase productivity and achieve their goals. About LIMRA Serving the industry since 1916, LIMRA offers industry knowledge, insights, connections, and solutions to help more than 700 financial services member organizations navigate change with confidence. Visit LIMRA at  www.limra.com .

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership between Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) and NAIFA, a groundbreaking collaboration that introduces HPN and LIMRA’s flagship Trustworthy Selling SkillSet program to NAIFA members. This marks a pivotal shift in the financial services industry, as the program—previously available only to large enterprises—will now empower individual advisors within NAIFA to elevate their client relationships, boost productivity, and uphold the highest ethical standards. With over 30,000 graduates and a proven 25% productivity increase, Trustworthy Selling SkillSet is a transformative tool for advisors looking to grow their practices and meet evolving client needs. Through this partnership, we aim to equip NAIFA members with the skills to build trust, enhance client engagement, and achieve long-term success, reinforcing our commitment to enhancing advisor capabilities across the financial services landscape. We are excited about the positive impact this partnership will have on NAIFA professionals and look forward to supporting their continued growth and success. About Hoopis Performance Network (HPN) For more than a decade, Hoopis Performance Network has been a global leader in providing digital sales and leadership development learning solutions. HPN’s digital resources are designed to increase productivity and retention. In addition, they are scalable and customizable, depending on your organization’s virtual learning and development needs. Visit HPN at www.hoopis.com .

Chicago, Illinois  – Hoopis Performance Network (HPN), a global leader in learning and development in financial services, recently announced a strategic partnership with Leadercast, a premier provider of world-class leadership live experiences and digital learning content. This collaboration aims to empower members of financial services organizations by providing access to the top experts in leadership development in the world. Some of the thought leaders featured include John Maxwell, Seth Godin, Gayle King, Patrick Lencioni, Randi Zukerberg, Emmit Smith and hundreds more.   By combining HPN’s proven expertise in delivering results-driven performance improvement solutions with Leadercast’s cutting-edge leadership insights and tools, the partnership is set to revolutionize how organizations in financial services approach leadership development in today’s ever-changing world. Gartner's latest report on “The Top 5 HR Trends and Priorities that Matter Most in 2025,” highlights for the third consecutive year, leadership and management development remains the top priority for HR leaders. Despite this emphasis, 64% of HR leaders express concerns that their current leadership development programs are insufficient in preparing leaders for future challenges. This gap suggests a pressing need for more effective and forward-looking leadership development initiatives. https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/trends/top-priorities-for-hr-leaders   According to President of HPN Joey Davenport, “In today’s business environment, developing leadership power skills expands far beyond traditional management development. It’s become critical for organizations to also equip their employees, advisors and their teams with leadership power skills to unlock higher levels of productivity and engagement.” The HPN Leadercast content library is designed to equip individuals and teams with important skills such as Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Team Building, Time Management, Managing People and more. The library includes access to 1,200 microlearning videos, focused courses, lunch & learn sessions and meeting starters. “We couldn’t be more excited about our partnership with HPN and expanding Leadercast’s impact in financial services,” said Brian President of Leadercast. “This partnership will redefine leadership development in the financial services space.”  About Hoopis Performance Network Hoopis Performance Network is a trusted leader in professional development, delivering training and consulting solutions to organizations worldwide. With a focus on empowering leaders, enhancing team performance, and driving sustainable growth, HPN provides cutting-edge tools and strategies for success. About Leadercast Leadercast is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations by providing access to world-class leadership content. Through engaging video resources, live events, and on-demand tools, Leadercast inspires leaders to make a lasting impact. For more information, visit https://now.leadercast.com/ Media Contact:   Grace Egan Operations Manager, Hoopis Performance Network (847) 977-2632 Info@hoopis.com