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For students, please be advised that we'll be updating this page as new information, events and articles of interest become available. So read on and check back frequently to see what's going on at the Asheford Student News Page!
NOTE: This page is for A.I.A students only. If you are a 'non-student', but interested in enrolling, visit the "Prospectus Page" for more information.
SCHOOL NEWS
Staff members attended the Brimfield, MA, show again this year (the world’s largest outdoor antique show) Where members met a lot of great "antique-buffs", including past and present students, as well as "show-goers" who were just curious about the Asheford program. Representatives from the Asheford Admissions Dept. said they handed out over 8,000 brochures, and answered a stream of questions from dealers and buyers alike. And, since there were so many newspapers covering the event, we managed to get them to snap off a few of our folks hard at work... (We hope...!) With that in mind, we'd like to say thanks to all those who participated, and let them know we'll be coming back next year...!
Student Sales Program Going Strong...
As another service to our students, on March 24th, 1998, we officially launched the Asheford Student Sales Program. This program was designed to let students market the A.I.A. Course, through a Promotional Package provided by the school to each student enrolled in the A.I.A. Program. Over the years the Program has grown by leaps and bounds and were happy to report that this year it's going to get even bigger...
Starting now... each A.I.A. Promotional Package will contain a full compliment of all the necessary brochures, contracts, and flyers, the student will need in order to successfully market the Asheford program to others. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, but want more information, give us a call at 877-444-4508, or you can fax us at 705-645-2380. Let us help you set-up an account to sell and market the Asheford Program in your spare or full-time... It dosen't cost a cent, but it might just earn you a few!
For more details CALL NOW (toll free) at: 877-444-4508 or email us at antiquecourse@mail.com
Latest Student Sales Program Results
An Interview With STUDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE Tom Lutton...
Since March 1998, we've had over 2,400 students participate in our Student Sales Program... with some fantastic results.
Below is an excerpt from an interview conducted with Student Sales Rep., Tom Lutton after his first year selling the Asheford Program...
INTERVIEW
AIA Staff Writer: Tom, you took the Asheford Course over 3 years ago, what made you decide to start wanting to market the Asheford Program yourself?
Tom: Well, to be honest, I just remember thinking what a great Course, I wish I could share it with someone else - just to let them know how much I enjoyed it. Then I remembered reading about the Student Sales Program and thought, well, that might be just the thing to let people know... and I could get paid for it too!"
AIA Staff Writer: What was it like your first time, trying to market the program?
Tom: I thought it was going to be tough... You know, you always see how those T.V. ads or infomercials make it seem so simple to sell something, and I thought it's not going to be as easy as that...
AIA Staff Writer: Was it?
Tom: Well. it wasn't as simple as that, but it wasn't that hard either... I was kinda surprised at how after I sold my first Course, people started coming to me and asking about it...
AIA Staff Writer: Who were the first group of people you sold the program to?
Tom: I went to visit a few of my friends who I knew were interested in antiques, but didn't really know that much about them... it didn't take much... the school brochures were very self-explanatory... and as a result these people ended up being my first enroles."
AIA Staff Writer: Do you think you're skills at being able to sell made the difference in you being able to successfully market the Asheford Course?
Tom: Listen, I know I'm not the best salesman in the world, but I don't think you have to be when it comes to selling the Asheford Program. People knew I had taken the Course and that made it so much easier... when they had questions about antiques and collectibles, I could answer them - they could see that I had really learned something, and I think that's what really sold most people on the program - it's a great Course, and it shows.
AIA Staff Writer: Where are you now in terms of selling the program?
Tom: Well, after signing up some of my friends, I decided to give it a shot at the antique shows and even a few auctions... I even wore a T-shirt at one that said, "Want to be an antique dealer - Ask me how!" ... it actually worked!"
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ASIDE: Tom Lutton received his first monthly check for $5,680.00 a year ago. Today, Tom says, "I'm only doing it part-time now, mainly on weekends when I go to antique shows... but even with only putting in about 12 days a month I hope to make about $49,000.00 this year alone.."
Congratulations Tom...!
Student Sales Program Facts:
2. All Student Sales Promotional Package materials are included with your enrollment and are free of charge.
3. Students are welcome to access any and all help from Asheford representatives at no charge.
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US Offices:
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981 Harbor Blvd, Ste. 3, Dept. 275 TIAS
Destin, FL USA 32541-2525
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131 Bloor St. West.Suite 200, Dept. 124TIAS
Toronto, ON
CANADA M5S 1R8
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