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I'm not in sales and never had a proffesioanl sales course so take what I say with a grain of salt...or two. given that1) the sites claim that it's not a SALEs course, but a MARKETING course. (not how to close, but how to attract and get new business. (But why do I feel he's selling me something?!?)2) He's got a ton of seperate websites targeting different industry's but it's clear he's selling the same product: Markerting techiques and a Unique Selling Position stratagey. The above seems like a quality legit position. But here's where I get suspicous: He's got a bunch of crappy web sites. I mean hokey. They make our favortie scam artist in Colorado look profesional. This puts me off as he promotes how to use the internet to attract new business and claims to be an expert at it. Well, by looking at his own product/pages, it looks rinky dink to me. He tells folks he's got 6 years a VP of a major hot tub company (and it appears to be true), however, when you read his bio on other pages, he mentions Duracell, and Black and Decker by name, and bold, but not Dimesion 1 spas? Why not? you'd think he'd put that on the top of the list for a spa course. Perhaps D1 wont let him? Why?Hes' got a bunch of cheesy photo's of past attendees. They look like mug shots taken from the seminar, among the folks a couple of big names jump out....He's got James Keirstead: A co owner of Arctic right on the front page endorsing him. Can anyone from Artic ask James what he really thinks (and does he know he's being used to promote this product?)The same goes for Jaden Kemp, a VP with Bullfrog. Anyone from BF know Jadem and ask if what he really thought (and does Buillfrog know they are endorsing this program?)I have a gut feeling these folks/corporations don't really know they are being used to sell a product. The cost is $1500. (which he guarantees will gernerate $15000 in new sales or your money back.) The thing looks rinky dink to me, but I'm an industry outsider. Sales and marketing always fascinated me for many reasons, but this has a slimey feel of used cars salesmenship. For instance, on one web page where he promotes his strategy for the powersports industry he promotes his students to give out flyers titled "how to pick the right dealer" which looks like a non biased industry publication, but we all know it's written and geared to steer the customer to you. Do these things really work? As a customer Those things ALWAYS turn me off and send up big warning flags. On other publications he has students put in their store, he has them put phoney prices on them to create an illusion of value. (Here's a $25.00 phanplet on how to care for you spa, I'll give it to you free!" This just smaks of sleeze. No?
Water boy, Absolutely. I agree with your post 100%. But some programs are better than others. My own opion I was left with a slight feeling of cheeyness for the program. but What do I know? I'm in a completely unrelated field.What are your impression of the program? Do you get the impression that this is a quality program? Why? Why not? Is $1500 cheap, moderate or expensive for this type of course?
The same goes for Jaden Kemp, a VP with Bullfrog. Anyone from BF know Jadem and ask if what he really thought (and does Buillfrog know they are endorsing this program?)
James,You have been in the Hot Tub Industry for decades. You have sold Caldera before it was with Watkins and today. You have sold Hot Spring and been exposed to their training. Now you own you Caldera store in Redding.From the looks of the Boot Camp web site, it appears that there is very little you could get there that you won't get from Watkins. Look at the testimonials. Dynasty, Arctic, Bullfrog...I won't say there is no there there. It looks like a lot of great info, if the dealer applies it. Love your customer. Work your data base. Send me $1500 please.
He's got James Keirstead: A co-owner of Arctic right on the front page endorsing him. Can anyone from Arctic ask James what he really thinks (and does he know he's being used to promote this product?)