Shred Schools Testimonials

What February Graduates had to say about Shred School:

“I learned a lot and took some great tools home with me. I am excited about rolling some new ideas out and watching our business grow! We are already working on our top 200 list! You guys are such a wealth of knowledge. Everyone was so nice and helpful. I also met a great group of people that I look forward to staying in touch with.”--- Bakersfield, CA
“You guys are the real deal. It was a week full of learning and laughter. It’s such a positive thing you have going and I can’t say enough good things about it. All of you guys do a great job at creating an environment that becomes infectious. I always go through a few days of transition when I come back while I acclimatize back to my environment, but it does wonders for my personal attitude towards work and life in general.”--- Cleveland, OH
“I want to thank you again for a great time. You and your company, Total Training Services, are an invaluable resource tool for companies like mine in the shredding industry. Great job!”--- Waterford, MI
“Ray, I just wanted to say thank you again! I hada blast and learned more than I ever expected! ”--- Phoenix, AZ
“I want to thank you all for your time and hospitality this past week. You guys are AWESOME. All of you run a first class operation. The experience was incredible! The information and experience that I took away from this week really helped me personally as well as professionally. It helped me put things in a new perspective. I am proud to be associated with your team, but more important I consider all of you true friends! Thanks again!”--- Augusta, GA
“I truly feel that the two days spent under your wing were possibly the most productive days I’ve had in years. Your program was fantastic and exactly what Clean Cut Shredding needed…but never did I expect it to be so informative and inspiring. The approach that you and your team utilize is refreshing and fun.”--- Baltimore, MD
“I loved the open forum format with other industry/business owners as well as the access we had to service providers in our industry that will improve our processes or offer various tools in our trade to make us better!”--- Augusta, GA
“The most beneficial session for me was the needs analysis. I’m really looking forward to launching the “Top 200” strategy. ”--- Houston, TX
“Very informative sessions, put together very well. This is a first class program!”--- Augusta, GA
“I truly believe you have nailed it. What’s not to like?!”--- Phoenix, AZ
“The needs analysis was very interesting and taught me to listen and not talk. Everything was a complete experience. Having people with expertise in their field was invaluable. I think you have a very professional program; don’t change a thin!”--- Hooksett, NH
“There wasn’t a single session that wasn’t beneficial. The environment was very relaxed and I received a great amount of knowledge.”--- Waterford, MI
“Congratulations on a well managed production!”--- New Bern, NC
“I loved everything about Shred School!”--- Dallas, TX
“Great relationship building! ”--- Toronto, Canada
“The entire program was beneficial with quality information.”--- Dallas, TX
“Everyone was very well spoken, professional and informative! I loved the session on the needs analysis, and “Pump up your profits” by Tino.”--- Dallas, TX

“The sessions on sales training were invaluable. There was a great cross-section of information and great opportunities to establish relationships. I loved the speakers and casual atmosphere.”--- Winter Haven, FL
“All of the people were wonderful, both staff and students.”--- Dallas, TX
“I liked the needs analysis and the keys to networking. The atmosphere, culture, and positive vibe each day was incredible.”--- Cleveland, OH
“All of the people were wonderful, both staff and students.”--- Dallas, TX
“Great instructors! Ray and Nick are funny, keeping it interesting. It was a very beneficial class and I enjoyed it!” --- Bowling Green, KY

What April Graduates had to say about Shred School:

“I learned the true value of joining and speaking at organizations. I loved everything about Shred School…the information, the repetitiveness, the organization.”--- Brunswick, GA
“The tour of the destruction facility was good to see. I was excited to come into Shred School and learn, and was excited when I left to begin the practices.”--- Farmington Hills, MI
“The needs analysis session and proposal session were helpful reminders. The part about changing the culture at the work place and having fun was refreshing to hear. All the personality Ray and Nick brought to the table made the sessions fun. The knowledge and experience was impressive.”--- Portland, OR
“The whole Shred School was full of good information and fun.”--- Salt Lake City, UT
“There was a great atmosphere, and great training from proven industry leaders.”--- Salt Lake City, UT
“The atmosphere was a fun and rewarding experience. I learned so much information with which to grow my business. It was great!”--- Greenville, NC
“The analysis tool was great along with the roleplaying. I enjoyed the like-minded people and the positive energy.”--- Leominster, MA
“This was a very comfortable experience that allowed me to understand very new concepts and ideas of the industry.”--- Farmington Hills, MI
“I enjoyed learning about the networking fundamentals. Meeting with the other owners was great!”--- Baltimore, MD
“All of Shred School was beneficial. I like the fun approach. There is a lot of information and you have made it an enjoyable way to spend three days.”--- Portland, OR
“Shred School was an informative and great way to share ideas and experiences with other independent shredders.”--- Dallas, TX
“I loved learning about the needs analysis. All the speakers did a great job, Ray bringing ‘real world’ experience to current market challenges.” --- Chattanooga, TN

What May Graduates had to say about Shred School:

“Thanks y’all for an excellent session. I can’t tell you how much further ahead of the game I feel, and I can’t wait to put the things we’ve learned into practice.”--- New Brunswick, Canada
“Everything offered was beneficial, but the Need Analysis was the best session. Everything was so full of information!”--- South Hadley, MA
“The whole experience was better than I ever hoped. All the people that I have met through Shred School and in the industry have all been more than helpful. The Shred School is something that I will be sending all of my future sales reps to.”--- Redlands, CA
“I loved the chance to view the destruction plant and learned a lot of ways to streamline my business and differentiate from competition.”--- Alpharetta, GA
“The Needs Analysis showed me how to control the conversation with questions, giving me the “what’s in it for them” approach. The Shred School environment was so laid back and organized, with lots of information on sales in general.”--- Augusta, GA
“I learned most from the real life experiences the other students shared. The training is very intensive, but it was well constructed and scheduled. The down time serves as a great way to get rid of stress.”--- Long Island, NY
“The Shred School team was very professional, happy and energetic about what they taught. The Need Analysis I believe was the most beneficial session because it gave an organized way of establishing more clients.”--- Ontario, Canada

What August Graduates had to say about Shred School:

“Thank you for an amazing few days out at Shred School. The program was structured really well and I learned so much. Ya’ll gave me a fire for sales and the tools to succeed. Meeting and networking with other people in the industry was very benficial and a lot of fun as well! I can’t believe how beautiful it is out there in South Carolina!”--- Houston, TX
“Having a proven sales process is going to be very beneficial to me! The proposal session was great and the prospect cultivation plan was fantastic!”--- Halifax, Nova Scotia
“The information, the relationships, and personal attention was great!”--- Cleveland, OH
“I feel every minute of the shred school was critical to the participants being successful. It was organized excellently!”--- Pittsburgh, PA
“I now have the tools to get in front of more prospects, convert those into clients, and keep them! I like the organization of the Shred School, very professional people.”--- San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico
“It was a class act all the way through! Every detail was thought of and handled. Lots of variety in teaching methods and presenters!”--- Phoenix, AZ
“Packed full of information: the sample questions, templates, sample letters, marketing tools…all great resources!”--- Columbus, NE
“I loved EVERYTHING! Great classes, packed with information to grow the business.”--- Chicago, IL
“Being new to the business, it was perfect. The sessions were great along with the seasoned professionals. The needs analysis will make a HUGE difference. I will no longer be in the dark throwing out numbers!”--- Houston, TX
“I really enjoyed the needs analysis, key networking strategies, and the cultivation plan. I can’t wait to implement my action plan!”--- Seattle, WA
“I loved the cultivation plan and really all of the info. The networking was great, too!”--- Burlington, NC

What November Graduates had to say about Shred School:

“I loved the number of specific tools they gave us! They will definitely be of immediate assistance.”--- De Pere, WI
“The sales and marketing tips were great for me, being a new company in the industry. I plan to put into play several things that I learned. The people were warm and welcoming. The students were from all over the country with all kinds of experience levels, and the speakers were very informative.”--- Morena Valley, CA
“Ray did a great job of keeping the program interesting and moving forward. The information shared was well organized and value-laden.””--- Oklahoma City, OK
“I loved all of it! It was a real mind opener.”--- Washington, D.C.
“There was so much important information, and it was all given in an efficient manner. It was all easy to understand.”--- Orange County, CA
“I loved getting so many networking tips from so many very experienced guys. I now have new ways to accomplish my goals: employing specific sales methods, more effective ways to target and get accounts, and better communication of what we do.” --- Greenville, SC

What December Graduates had to say about Shred School:

“The presentation about NAID gave a great overview of their benefits. The Shred School had great people and the environment was very friendly. The organization was great, and I loved the dinners!”--- Burlington, Ontario
“I loved learning about the Needs Analysis, and about having a core story. I loved everything about Shred School overall.”--- Burlington, Ontario
“The enthusiasm of the instructors was incredible. I learned so much about selling destruction and security.”--- Bullhead City, AZ
“The Shred School has an excellent marketing strategy. I learned so much about marketing, like what should be in my brochure. I also loved learning about controlling my sales reps.”--- Houston, TX
“I loved everything about Shred School! The workshop style of learning, the tour, the structure and organization, the work book with materials to follow along and keep, the people, the dinner and the hotel! I would recommend the Shred School to anyone in the industry.”--- Seattle, WA
“The Needs Analysis will be the most valuable tool I learned not only for shredding, but for all of our services. I loved the positive atmosphere and low pressure environment of Shred School. Everyone was enthusiastic and have a real passion for the industry, which encouraged real participation.”--- Seattle, WA
“I learned so much about networking and staying in touch with customers I already have. I loved the laid-back way the Shred School was run.”--- Atlanta, GA
“Shred School was great and time well spent. I opened our weekly sales meeting this morning with the announcement that we will no longer be selling our services on price alone and everyone is really excited about it. I am eager to get out there and put what we learned to good use. I have already recommended that we send some people to the February sessions. Thanks again for everything and please stay in touch.”--- Seattle, WA