Pushy Sales vs Conviction in Education
One thing Southwestern Advantage has learned in our 157 years, and something we teach our student reps , is that no one likes a pushy salesperson . Sales aside, a great way to turn people off in any situation is to make them feel pressured into your own personal agenda instead of focusing on their wants, needs, or feelings. That being the case, saying No to purchasing our products is perfectly fine. They're not affiliated with your local school -- they're purely supplemental -- they're not a fit for everyone. In fact, good luck finding a single company that makes a product that's a fit for everyone. Are we convicted in our products? Absolutely . Can a family move closer towards their educational goals by using our products? We believe so . Do we encourage our student reps to be pleasantly persistent when approaching families and asking to speak with them about education? Definitely . Education is life-changing . It should take ...