Considering an in-person workshop to gain Healthy Enrollment™ strategies for marketing, admissions, and retention?
Here’s what other schools are saying about Geeks on the Road …
“From start to finish, it was evident that Rick and Andy had meticulously curated a collaborative workshop and take-home workbook resources to help admissions professionals work smarter, not harder at reaching and engaging with customers in every stage of the funnel.”
Rebecca De Silva, Associate Director of Admissions, Trinity College School, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
“This workshop was so helpful in evaluating how we’re engaging with families at each stage of the admissions and enrollment process. We walked away with practical next steps and a clearer sense of where we can grow. Strong recruitment and retention are key to a healthy school. Such a valuable experience!”
Miranda Baird, Executive Marketing and Communications Officer, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
“I walked away with great insights, fresh ideas, and practical ways to improve and grow in my admissions role at Living Word Lutheran High School. Grateful for all the hard work that went into making it such a worthwhile experience!”
John Winter, Director of admissions and marketing, living word lutheran high school
“The biggest thing I was struggling with was wondering if anyone knew best practices in the admissions world. Was I alone in this? I had developed my own best practices from trial and error but felt I needed a reliable and experienced resource to help. The workshop made all the difference. Not only are Andy and Rick experienced in admissions success, but having other admissions directors and school leaders in the room who had boots on the ground and who could share their successes and challenges, was extremely valuable.”
Cindy Weber, Director of Admissions at Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools, Traverse City, MI
“I highly recommend this workshop for any school looking to find ways to enhance their enrollment strategies. A bonus is that you’ll also get individualized feedback on what your school is doing well, in addition to what can be improved. Biggest takeaway: how we can use AI to amp up our efforts.”
Reagan Nilsson, Admissions Director, Capistrano Valley christian schools
“The Geeks Workshop in Orlando was perfectly designed to hear effective marketing and enrollment practices from experienced practitioners in Rick and Andy while at the same time being able to network with and hear from other great schools. Rick and Andy made it fun and thought-provoking. Our entire advancement team benefited by having time to meet together after sessions.”
Dr. Don Mayes, Head of School, Parkview Baptist School, Baton Rouge, LA
“Attending the GOTR workshop was the best decision I’ve ever made! Being new to marketing for a school that needed to increase enrollment, I wasn’t really sure where to start. This workshop provided so much insight and guidance to help me map out a plan along with key areas to focus on throughout the year. The bonus part of the workshop was having the opportunity to meet and learn from other private school marketing and admission directors. Rick and Andy are hands down the legendary gurus for all things private school! Their wealth of knowledge and experience will truly make an impact on YOU and school!”
Julianna McDaniel, Director of Marketing, Trinity School of Texas, Longview, TX
“The Geeks on the Road workshop was the most valuable professional development experience I have participated in during my school marketing career. Rick and Andy provided so much valuable content during the event, while also allowing time for networking and learning from our peers at other schools. By implementing some of the actionable steps from the workshop, our 2023-24 retention rate exceeded our goal, and our new student enrollment was the highest on record for our school! If you are looking for a great return on investment for your marketing and admissions team, look no further than the Geeks on the Road workshop!”
Kara Martone, Director of Communications, LuHi, Brookville, NY
“Geeks on the Road is an invaluable experience for admission and marketing professionals. Andy and Rick have created a program that provides invaluable insights and practical strategies that speak to every level of experience. The program has immediately transformed our school’s outreach efforts and I highly recommend it to schools looking to make a meaningful impact.”
Stephen Cappuccio, President & Head of School, Saint Joseph Academy, Hammonton, NJ
“As a newbie to all things Admissions, the Geeks on the Road conference was incredibly helpful and encouraging. I was able to meet other admissions directors, I was able to pick marketing folks’ brains, and I was able to see what other schools were doing to boost their enrollment as well as retain the families they already had. Attending the Geeks on the Road conference was one of the smartest decisions I’ve made for professional development, hands down.”
Jenna Dutton, Director of Admissions, Illiana Christian High School, Dyer, IN
“I am so glad I attended the GOTR workshop last year! Rick and Andy are full of energy and expertise and as an added bonus, I had the opportunity to meet and learn from many other admissions professionals that attended!”
Amy Loope, Director of Admissions, Christian Academy of Knoxville, TN
“This conference was informative, encouraging and challenging! Something for everyone no matter how much experience you have in the Admissions world!”
Renda Cox, Admissions Assistant, Foundation Academy, Winter Garden, FL
