2009 JAM Survey—1=Poor, 5=Excellent
1. Sunday’s Jam Session
Benefit to you of the ideas presented 4.7
Effectiveness of the method in presenting the ideas 4.4
What you liked most about the session: new ideas most comment. Also camaraderie, inspirational uplifting speakers, sharing of ides, hearing everyone’s heart
What you would like to have changed about the session: time limits adhered to, more participants
2. Worship Service led by Chuck White and don Fisher
Benefit to you 5
Effectiveness of the worship leaders 5
What you liked most about the service: response and participation, left with good feeling, God’s love
What you would like to have changed about the service: more singing with Billy leading, more talk about God’s love
3. Scary Scissors w/Bonnie Megowan
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.8
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 4.9
What you liked most about the class: several comments about the big screen closeups and seeing new scissors they had never seen, also variety of problems, easy to understand, screw information and angle choice information, good teacher
What you would like to have changed about the class: more hands on
4.Dollars for Decades w/Bob Schiessl
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.3
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 4.0
What you liked most about the class: good human interest success story, enjoyed real life history of what it takes to get started and build up a sharpening business, best joke of the week-end, spoke from the heart.
What you would like to have changed about the class : even more jokes
5. Six Figure w/Ron Ellis
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.3
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 4.5
What you liked most about the class: his knowledge makes selling easier
6. Vendors Tables
Benefit to you of the merchandise available 4.4
Enjoyment of the shopping experience 4.9
Ease of the shopping experience 4.5
What you liked most about the vendor room: several mentioned the people, friendly, helpful, open and non competitive also bargains and selection and separate room
What you would like to have changed about the vendor room: other sharpening machines, larger room with more vendors, more specials
7. Clipper Repair Class Bob Schiessl
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.3
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 4.3
What you liked most about the class: lots of relevant information, indepth knowledge
What you would like to have changed about the class: more time
8. Sharpen Nippers Class Mike Borsch
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.3
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 5.0
What you liked most about the class: interesting, speed and accuracy of the equipment, how to tighten nippers
What you would like to have changed about the class: improve flow of the class and ability to see demonstration
9. Sharpening Boost Class Bonnie Megowan
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.5
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 4.5
What you liked most about the class: everyone learned something in the class, hands-on format
10. Clipper Sharpening Class Bob Schiessl
Benefit to you of the material taught 4.5
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 4.5
What you liked most about the class: nice machines, liked Bob, Bob had in-depth knowledge
What you would like to have changed about the class: more time
12. Bending Class taught by Ed Wozniak
Benefit to you of the material taught 5.0
Effectiveness of the teacher in presenting the information 5.0
What you liked most about the class: thorough
14. Hotel
How was your overall experience Country Inn and Suites? 4.6
Was Country Inn and Suites price reasonable? 4.4
How was your experience with the hotel staff? 4.9
Suggestions and Comments: excellent meeting place, great choice, very pleased with service
15. How times have you attended a Jam? Average 4 times
How was your overall experience at this year’s Jam Session? 5.0
Benefit to you and your business 4.8
Enjoyment of the experience 5.0
Are you likely to attend again? 100% YES
Would you recommend the Jam to other sharpeners? 100% YES
What you liked most about the Jam: several answers meeting other sharpeners, mixing with sharpeners, friends. Many answered fun learning experiences
What you would like to have changed about the Jam: more time, don’t want to leave,
What suggestions on topics and speakers do you have for next year? knives,
16. What additional paid classes would you like to see next year?
Knife Sharpening on a Flathone 4.1
Clipper Sharpening 2.5
Clipper Repair 2.8
Sales Presentation 4.4
Administration Class 4.2
Surgical Sharpening 4.2
Advanced Shear Sharpening 4.8
Shear Sharpening Review 4.0
Basic Shear Sharpening 3.2
Dental Tool Sharpening 4.2
Podiatry Office Sharpening 4.0
Dryer Repair 3.8
Nipper Sharpening 2.8
17. How long have you been sharpening shears? 4.5 years
18. How much do you charge for sharpening? $22.14
19. How long does it take you on average to sharpen a shear? 8 1/2 minutes
20. How many hours per week do you work your business? 25 hours
21. Would you recommend the sharpening business to others? Yes 90% No 10%
Why or why not? Yes: Great business No: Too many sharpeners
22. How lucrative do you see the sharpening business for the time invested?
I can get by 33% It’s an ok living 17% Great Income 50%
23. How has the changes in the economy affected your business?
Sharpening: average answer: same
Sales: average answer: somewhat decreased
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