A. Syrover's Cheese School
The Masterclass That Felt More Like a Sales Pitch
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I signed up for a free masterclass on fermented products, but what I got was a sales pitch disguised as a lesson. The instructor was knowledgeable, but the course was all about selling the $35,000 masterclass. I got bombarded with phone calls from the sales manager, and even got offered a payment plan to guilt trip me into buying the course. Needless to say, I'm not impressed.
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Is this course actually worth the $35,000 price tag?
Honestly, no. The course is basically just a sales pitch, and the instructor doesn't provide much in the way of actual teaching or value.
How much time do I need to commit to the course?
Be prepared to spend hours on the phone with the sales manager trying to convince you to buy the course, on top of the actual time you'll spend watching the lessons.
Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the course?
Good luck with that. I tried to get a refund after being bombarded with sales calls, but it was a nightmare.
Is the course actually about fermented products, or is it just a sales pitch?
Unfortunately, it's mostly just a sales pitch. The actual lessons on fermented products are pretty short and sweet.
Can I get a payment plan for the course?
Yes, but be prepared to be guilt-tripped into buying the course. The payment plan is basically just a way to make you feel bad about not buying the course.
Is the instructor knowledgeable about the subject matter?
Yes, but that's about where it ends. The instructor is enthusiastic, but the course itself is basically just a sales pitch.
Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied with the instructor?
Good luck with that. I tried to get a refund after being disappointed with the instructor, but it was a nightmare.
Is the course actually worth the time and money?
Honestly, no. The course is basically just a sales pitch, and the instructor doesn't provide much in the way of actual teaching or value.
How do I avoid getting scammed by this course?
Don't sign up for it in the first place. If you're already in, just be prepared to deal with a lot of upselling and guilt trips.
check_circlePros
- •The initial lesson on making cheese was actually pretty informative.
- •The course provided some decent recipes for fermented products.
- •The instructor was enthusiastic, but that's about where it ended.
- •I learned a thing or two about the importance of proper sanitation in food production.
- •The course had some good visuals, like the cheesy demo.
- •The instructor was knowledgeable, but the course itself was a total letdown.
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- •The course was basically just a sales pitch for the $35,000 masterclass.
- •The phone calls from the sales manager were super annoying and pushy.
- •The course was way too focused on selling the masterclass rather than teaching anything useful.
- •I felt like I was being upsold at every turn, even after I declined the initial offer.
- •The payment plan offered by the school was basically just a way to guilt trip me into buying the course.
- •The WhatsApp message saying I won a course in a drawing was just a scam to get me to pay $12,000.
