Playground Consulting Based on Solid Principals
Yes, I mean principals as in people.
Sales people drive commerce, but the stereotypical sales person conjures images of polyester suits, fake smiles and hidden objectives. When purchase decisions affect the lives of children, the last thing anyone wants is a slick salesperson without the childrens’ best interests in mind.
School Daz, Inc. hires retired educators and administrators to consult with school boards, current principals and parent-teacher associations about the design and installation of our school playgrounds. Here are three main reasons why utilizing principals is our principle.
Dedication
I’ve yet to meet an educator who chose teaching because of the money. I wish I could say I’ve yet to meet a sales person who chose sales for something other than the money. Once a teacher, always a teacher. We choose principals as playground consultants because they genuinely care about the well being of children. Principals work harder to piece together the most enjoyable playground experience for children and make the numbers work for school boards and parent-teacher associations.
As retired educators and administrators, these principals have more time to dedicate to each project, choose to go to work everyday and don’t rely on commissions – the paycheck becomes a bonus. Satisfied children remain the focus.
Experience
Imagine if every car salesmen worked on an the assembly line for 35 years or every realtor spent 10 years roofing, 10 years framing and 15 years contracting. He or she would be an expert in not just the product, but the process. Experienced educators and administrators make excellent playground consultants because they understand the nuances of a school system, how it functions and how to keep a project moving forward efficiently.
Follow Through
Many traditional sales people admit their favorite part of the job is closing the deal. Since administrators care more about the children than the dotted line, their favorite part of the consultation process is when they see children using the equipment. This change in philosophy translates to a project being treated with the care and concern it deserves from start to finish.
Then there’s that experience thing I mentioned earlier. You can’t run a classroom, let alone a school, without organizational skills, management skills, perseverance and hard work. Our educators and administrators may be out of the school systems, but these skills don’t disappear. Neither does the compassion for children.
School Daz, Inc. invites you to explore the website to learn more about our company, our philosophies and what matters to us. If you’re considering purchasing a playground, contact our master designer and former elementary teacher, Dr. Joe Deutsch.
If you know any retired administrators or educators that would like to give back to his or her school and community, contact us. We love to meet people who love to put little people first.
