business and marketing

Are You Bonding?

June 6, 2005
Jason Stanley
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Today I want to let you in on one of my little secrets for success. It’s called bonding. Now I’m sure you’ve heard this word before, but many instructors fail to bond with their students and worse yet, their student’s parents. They’re the ones who pay your bills right? Here’s a little story to explain… […]

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How Do You Hook Them?

May 25, 2005
Jason Stanley
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What’s your procedure when you have a new parent walk into your school wanting to put their kids in your class? For most instructors they simply say “Here’s some information”, as they pass a dull, colorless and boring flyer to the prospective parent. Or they might simply say “We have class on Wednesday at 5.30pm.” […]

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Dealing With Hijackers

May 11, 2005
Jason Stanley
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You know… I’m sure, that one of the most frustrating things as a teacher is trying to keep your class under control. It only takes one little hijacker and before you know it you’re teaching at a circus, not a karate dojo. I’m sure you know the feeling all too well – when your class […]