WHAT CLIENTS AND SESSION ATTENDEES SAY ABOUT JON SCHALLERT
Jon’s business strategies provide training for retailers, franchises, restaurants, and other entrepreneurial business owners around the world. Below are client and audience members’ comments about Jon’s business advice that has helped them increase business profits, increase customer traffic, increase sales revenue, and helped them better operate their businesses.
“Our city manager and economic development director both commented that this was one of the best uses of economic development funds in a long time. Thank you for taking a group of people who have been beaten down by the economy and giving them back the belief that it is possible to be prosperous again by empowering them to take charge of their own business in ways they never thought of before.”
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“I’ve been in retailing for over 50 years and attended many seminars. This was probably the best presented one I’ve seen with the most practical information, very useful content”.
– Steve Sayers, Owner, Sayers Ace Hardware, Inc., Independence, KS
“We know, without any doubt that we would be nowhere near where we are today had we not had the opportunity to implement your plan for success. We feel guilty because it works so well… Thank you sincerely for all you have done for us.”
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“Jon helped us bring 30,000 people to our town of 1,300 in one weekend!”
– Gena McPherson, Executive Director, Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce, Ravenna, NE
“We were quite skeptical when we enrolled in the BootCamp. We are delighted we did: In 9 months we attained a 64% increase in sales. Jon presented literally hundreds of thought-provoking idea-generating concepts. We started putting them into action the very day we returned from the BootCamp. Contact me personally if you have any doubts about this class at www.adamscountywinery.com.”
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“Thank You to you all for our AWESOME Destination Business seminar. I wasn’t sure there’d be anything else for me to learn, but I DID!!! I did, I did, I did!! This was SUCH a fantastically positive experience that gave all of us a new kick in the pants to be motivated to be a Destination Business.”
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“As an organization that supports small business, we looked for someone who would truly impact area businesses by sharing information that owners could implement immediately. Jon gave us exactly that…Many of the attendees have already asked to have Jon come back—with a promise that they will bring more business owners with them. If that isn’t a testimony to the effectiveness of Jon’s workshop, I can’t imagine what would be!”
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“Schallert delivered his three-hour talk with a speed and enthusiasm that belied the fact that it was 7:30 in the morning and that he gives similar talks once or twice a week… At one point…he climbed atop a chair and shouted, ‘Let’s go! For goodness sake, it’s your business at stake.’”
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“Initially my attendance at Jon Schallert’s seminar was to show support as a Boonton Main Street Trustee. Within one hour of the presentation I called our office and told our project manager Sarah that she needs to come over ASAP and listen to this presentation. The information gained from this particular seminar is invaluable! Our next stop will be the BootCamp in Colorado!”
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“Most entertaining – Great speaker – fast moving and FUN. Probably the best speaker ever at the National School Supply and Equipment Association.”
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“Exciting, educational, and pure motivational fun. An experience to learn from, no matter what business you are in!”
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“My husband and I own two restaurants in West Lafayette, Indiana. Since attending the BootCamp, we have been in the newspaper 10 times. What you taught us gave us the tools to get on The Food Network! I know business owners think they can’t afford to be away from their business, but you can’t afford to miss the Destination BootCamp experience.”
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“What a rush to sit in your seminar!…I raced home, scheduled a staff meeting, and we are already implementing your good ideas!”
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“You gotta see this guy – looks like a lawyer – talks like Leno. He was great!! Exciting and knowledgeable.”
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“Jon is an innovative thinker who is helping build communities around the globe by empowering business owners with new tools to highlight the uniqueness of their brand. How refreshing!”
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“The Destination Development Conference is a MUST ATTEND workshop! So many great ideas to learn and take back into your community. Great session!!!”
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“The BootCamp brings a lot of things into focus. It gives a path to success and shortens the journey. Jon showed me that I am doing many things right, many things wrong, and there are just a bunch of things that I never thought of.”
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“Jon’s speaking style will awaken your childhood spirit. His teachings will have your business working for you, rather than you working for your business.”
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“You came very highly recommended, and then exceeded all the expectations. You created a ‘buzz’ that lasted all week and beyond!”
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“WOW! What a great presenter! What a great message! Love the animation – everyone can learn from your info. Your message applies to all business and industries.”
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“You were the ‘star’ of the 2-day event! Comments about you included: ‘Wonderfully gifted speaker…with down to earth business advice’, ‘Awesome’, ‘Exceeded all expectations!’”
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“Time stood still. The first time in many years a speaker has peaked and maintained my interest.”
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“You can’t afford to miss this guy!! Best of all the speakers I’ve heard in 30 years of business.”
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“All the ideas and ambitions I had for the store were suddenly put into perspective. Instead of stumbling through the how’s and when’s to implement my ideas, I now have a plan and a clear vision.”
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“Jon’s workshop was very informative and enthusiastic. Not one time did I attempt to nod, and I have sleep apnea! Jon presented what people with small businesses needed to know in order for their businesses to grow.”
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“Many thanks again for your superb presentation…The State of Wyoming series created a positive energy force in this little town, but your workshop did more than the others combined to motivate folks to roll up their sleeves and work! Thanks again!”
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“Jon stimulates your mind and provides constructive info that enables you to understand that you can achieve growth and development of implementing concise strategies step-by-step. Jon is easy to understand. Everything makes sense, great delivery of info. Made me look at my business and community real hard and immediately identify areas of concern and understand how to potentially fix them.”
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“Jon has this finger on the pulse of business in America.”
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“If you think your sales are as high as they could be or if you are unsure how you could expand your sales without expanding your space, Jon will show you how, by expanding your mind.”
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“Starting a new business, it is so important to get this info from the start; from store set-up to marketing successfully. Thank you, Jon for the great information you’ve provided. You’ve given me the courage to start my lifelong dream.”
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“Outstanding Presentation. The Downtown Seattle Association is proud to bring Jon to Seattle and to work with the local neighborhood community associations and neighborhood businesses.”
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“Jon breeds excitement. He is a combination of marketing guru and Energizer Bunny. Do it! The BootCamp is one of the most valuable events of its type I’ve ever attended.”
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“If you are an owner thinking about attending, Do it! Just have them call me!! If you are struggling with your marketing strategies, Jon definitely will help you focus on the most important items to do first – and the steps to get them done. There are so many that I can apply to my business.”
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“A MUST-ATTEND! Blows away your expectations. Screw the time limit; keep talking!”
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“By the way, one of our retailers who attended your workshop just put up a nice website. Another retailer came to me at the Small Business Development Center asking for guidance in getting more out of his websites. And the group of twelve business owners who came in the bus from Milton Freewater, Oregon haven’t stopped talking about the ideas they’re working into their businesses. Another one of the business owners has started purchasing product for her retail store from another one of the businesses in attendance! If this is typical of what happens after your workshops, you’re a one-man economic stimulus package. Thanks for what you do.”
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“My biggest goal was to reach 1 million in sales, remodel on our ten year anniversary, and change our restaurant’s image. I am happy to report with everything I learned from you, I accomplished all three of my goals. Now, my husband and I are getting ready to sell our restaurant to a group of private investors. Thanks, Jon!”
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“Jon’s seminar was not only enlightening, it was also entertaining and invigorating. I can’t wait to see my business boom from his tips and training!”
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“You will learn more that will improve your business in one hour than in a semester of business school. You’ll want to rush home and get to work… Jon makes you believe you can make changes that will make a difference to your business.”
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“Incredibly motivating. Jon’s session has a very easy going yet informative feel. It’s 180 degrees from the typical boring and stuffy business forum. He left me feeling like I too can undertake a major branding campaign – despite my limited budget and the demands on my time.”
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“Jon’s fantastic! Very informative. I made changes he suggested several years ago, and it worked! He’s fun and entertaining, but mostly right on target to get information to you in a memorable way.”
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“Jon’s session is very informative. It makes you think ‘outside the box’, create the right hook to get your business not only noticed but raised to celebrity status.”
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“My lightbulb was definitely turned on – even my husband’s was, and he’s normally doodling during workshops!”
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“Inspirational, mind boggling, where do I start first? Real stories, humor, most motivational, can-do energy that is contagious. I want more, more, more!”
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“Jon Schallert gave me access to a complete, up-to-date marketing system more compelling and relevant than anything which could be found in a marketing textbook.”
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“Jon’s suggestions are easily transferable to any business. As a gym owner I wasn’t sure how much would apply to me. After attending his workshop I am full of ideas to take back to my business!”
– Lindsay Boynton
Jon provided strategies and tools that I can implement immediately to grow my business! Can’t wait to get started!”
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“Bottom line – this BootCamp can save you two of the most important things a small business owner can never have enough of: TIME & MONEY. You will run a much more effective business with these principles.”
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“I’ve learned more in an hour and a half than I have in ten prior retail seminars.”
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“Best presentation I’ve heard in my 30 years in business! (Where have you been all my life?)”
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“During your presentation at the Summer NAMM Show…you delivered practical takeaways that our independent retailers could easily and readily implement, and your content was timely and critical. We heard only positive comments, including a renewed sense of enthusiasm and motivation to rethink and grow their businesses.”
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“This workshop is everything you never knew you always wanted to know about how to become more successful in your business!”
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“Jon Schallert imparted a lifetime of retail experience in 3 1/2 hours. I have been involved in downtown revitalization for more than seven years and found myself with five pages of ‘ah -ha moment’ notes from his talk.”
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“Needless to say, after 14 years on retail, I surely thought I was “doing it all”. That is until I attended your workshop! Thank you for the wealth of real life do-able strategies for building a Destination Business! If you’re a business owner wondering if you should attend a Jon Schallert workshop…all I can say is… Do your part, buy a ticket!”
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“Fantastic Workshop! Many thanks for the invaluable information we received… The Managers indicated that this was the best training session we have ever had!”
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“Great Job! Your seminar was the best 1-1/2 hours I have spent in years, except for my honeymoon!”
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“As a retailer this was actually life changing. I am so excited to go back to my store and start doing things! I wish he’d talked longer, I want more!”
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“Your program provided real world advice and strategies to effectively compete in today’s retail environment. But more importantly, for our downtown, these six merchants and their newfound energy have been a catalyst for local revitalization efforts.”
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“Dynamic! Great Speaker! Loved his stories. Lots of information. Can’t wait to incorporate it into my business.”
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“Jon’s session was very experiential, creative energy producing, so many good ideas but very structured and practical. Really doable.”
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“I have attended many sales and marketing seminars and Jon’s is in a stand-alone category. The four hours flew by; I was amazed. It was awesome! Jon related his presentation to stories…stories you can remember and apply to your own business.”
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“You exceeded our expectations as our keynote speaker. It was truly a pleasure and an honor to work with you and your team!”
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“I go to seminars all the time. This is the best I’ve been to in years!”
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“Jon’s enthusiastic and high personality makes everyone feel they can become the Superman of Retail in your area.”
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“I wish all my tenants attended this very worthwhile seminar.”
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“I can sincerely say that my Destination Bootcamp experience counts as a major milestone in my life, not just as a business person, but as a human being. You are the first consultant to care about what can make each of the attendees a success. You speak to the uniqueness that each of us holds in our business and you give us the tools to effectively share our visions in concrete ways. As someone who considers themselves a seeker in life, I found that the information you share in the BootCamp encompasses the best of the most effective, innovative tools out there.”
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“You owe it to yourself to attend one of his sessions. Jon should be a must for city leaders.”
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“Forget all other business strategy courses and conferences. The one and only to maximize results and money is Jon Schallert’s course. A must.”
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“You will be one tough act to follow! The bar has been raised for our next round of keynote speakers. The feedback has been tremendous and the entire organization is still buzzing from your session. We look forward to another successful conference with you in Lake Tahoe.”
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“Thank you Jon! You are inspiring a community to reinvent themselves. Our businesses are on fire with new ideas!”
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“I came up with so many new tangible services for my members as a result of your insight, and tangible benefits are so difficult to come by for Chambers of Commerce. Jon’s workshop is a must. This workshop will help me help our members.”
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“Wish you could have been here for our merchant meeting this morning. We spent the first part of our meeting going around the room and discussing everyone’s Aha! Moment from your workshop. It was awesome to watch and listen to everyone talk about focusing on how their business is unique … The mayor and the director of the Chamber were there and were just as enthusiastic as all of the merchants. It was really cool. Thanks for an awesome workshop.”
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“I attended your seminar in Gettysburg, PA this spring…You’re the best motivator I’ve ever seen or heard. Your ideas GET RESULTS! Thanks for your great advice!”
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“I went to a workshop of Jon’s thinking I would get a refreshing drink on marketing our business. Wow, it’s like a drink from a fire hose! Jon is a wealth of valuable information!”
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“We have received nothing but rave reviews from your appearance here…We have reaped not only the benefit of educating our business owners, but we have also received an enormous amount of goodwill from bringing you and your knowledge to our business community.”
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“Jon Schallert challenged, educated and motivated our conference attendees. His insightful and creative ideas on how to make your business more visible and successful were the hit of our conference. I would recommend Jon to any group wanting to assist their members in improving their business.”
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“He speaks – you WANT to listen!”
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“Your two sessions were definitely popular. The comments we heard were: ‘Best by far! Great speaker, best of show! 10-Star! High quality material. We need 3 hours with Jon!’ The comments say it all! We look forward to working with you in the future.”
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“Go with your eyes and ears open. Be ready to hear things that you don’t want to – but need to. If a business went through this BootCamp and followed your steps – it can’t fail. Wow, Wow, Wow.”
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“Come with an open mind and be prepared to have your mind swirling with ideas by the end of the first day! The BootCamp gives you an opportunity to look at your business, review and get information on your business you never take the time to attend to on a day to day basis at work.”
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“Jon’s Destination Business BootCamp is an information packed, powerful seminar that guarantees to improve your business. We have the ability to ‘out do’ our competitors in customer service and now, we have the tools.”
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“Jon, I was supposed to leave by 3:00 to another event, but I decided your presentation had more potential value to me than the other event. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience with us!”
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“Jon blew me away! I did not want to be here today because I was too busy. This made me slow down and look at the possibilities of my business.”
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“Awesome, inspirational. Can’t wait to get back to the store and start implementing ideas. After 20 years in business, I feel that there are many new ideas that I can branch into over the next 20 years!”
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“If you want to get a whack on the side of the head and kick your business into a higher gear, this is the session to attend.”
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“Jon’s energy and knowledge filled that seminar with such a contagious breeze of fresh air that many of us went directly back to our businesses and put his suggestions immediately to work.”
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“If you are interested in your business, long term, it’s indispensable. Material is presented at a pace that makes time fly. You will be able to clearly set yourself apart and develop yourself into a entity with real value.”
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“Jon’s BootCamp is not one of those “fluff” seminars we’ve all fallen prey to. This is usable stuff you can’t miss! Be prepared to be overwhelmed by information, ideas and resources. They flow like water. “
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“Jon is the Wild Man of Marketing!”
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“WOW! Did we walk away from your seminar charged and ready to get to work on applying your methods to our businesses… I will recommend 100 times over for businesses and communities to have you grace any audience with your expertise.”
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“Jon opened our eyes to several potentially deadly mistakes we were making. With Jon’s help, we have been able to refocus our energy and resources much more productively. I would recommend Jon to any retailer interested in becoming a true retail destination.”
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“Don’t miss it! Your seminar’s the best! You help me be better at what I think I do well!!”
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“Jon’s breadth of understanding of all businesses, not just retail makes him the perfect presenter to any group of small business owners.”
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“Jon helped me take a new look at my business as the customer would. His seminar was so good, and Jon did not lead anyone astray. He was not overblown or out of sight, and all his comments, suggestions, and topics are from the real world of business.”
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“Jon merged every marketing technique I have ever learned into one easy-to-understand, contemporary method and plan; a road map if you will.”
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“There is no school or class you can go to when you open a retail store. This is a great place to learn.”
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“If you are currently in business OR are thinking about going into business, this is a must-attend seminar. You will learn a wealth of information that will benefit your business immediately! Great Presentation! Hands down, the best seminar I’ve attended. You can apply what you’ve learned the minute you leave this seminar.”
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“I have heard nothing but praise from the seventy-five audience members who spent all day with you. I believe every retailer in the country should be lucky enough to attend your seminar.”
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“Jon is a well-informed, excellent presenter, and he does not use canned ‘consultant’ humor. He is in the top 1% of all consultants I’ve heard, and I’ve been listening to presentations for over 50 years.”
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“Jon, thank you for your training and assistance… Our retailers are reporting the best falls sales season in years…Those merchants that participated and acted on your program are the ones reporting those record sales.”
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“Thank you for your ‘missionary’ work here in Ohio! The communities you visited have been bitten by the Schallert bug and are making great strides in transforming their businesses.”
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“I want to express my sincere thanks for the wonderful seminar you gave to our retailers. People are still talking about it two weeks later – the feedback is great. You have the special gift of being able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds and interests and zero in on what’s important to them. The seminar was engaging and motivating, and the walk-throughs were inspiring.”
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“The Destination Development Conference was a wonderful session that is very much hands on and focuses on the realities of commercial revitalization and district management.”
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“Jon is such a resource. He walked into our businesses and gave useful information within minutes of observation… He offers economical, common-sense marketing techniques based upon a hierarchy of business-building steps, and much more. I would recommend Jon to any business or business association.”
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“Our retailers reaped the benefits of your experience. They learned useful tips for survival in the future from your extensive knowledge of retailing. Your perspective was extremely enlightening and your message is something that all retailers should have the benefit of hearing.”
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