Executive Training

Chimney Sweep University offers exclusive opportunities to existing business owners. Executive training by our founder Ray Gessner, virtually reveals the secrets to his business success. Every aspect of the business is discussed in these private seminars. This type of information is not discussed at trade shows or national conferences. These are the true secrets of the chimney cleaning trade. Ever wonder how to purchase advertising cheap? Want to know the real price for material? How do you really find and keep good employees? What's the best way to run a great business with little stress and make great profits? Many listen to the "experts" at large conferences, but how many of these speakers have really fought in the trenches. How many times have you listened to national speakers and thought to yourself, "yeah, that's a good idea, but he's missing a vital point. I know what that vital point is but I'll just keep that my own little secret."

The executive training program is a little different than the regular program offered at Chimney Sweep University. Executives are housed and attend special events. Many executives elect to bring their spouse, who are often the "brains" of the operation. These private, low stress meetings really dig deep into what the core ingredients are to a good business. Executive training is a five day program with one final day of networking. All meals are included and each executive has his own luxury room. There are certain restrictions with the executive training program. Some individuals may not be invited to attend due to conflicts of interest. Costs for executive training is usually $6000 per week or $9000 as a couple.

Technician Training

The core training of a good chimney sweep is what will make a company successful. The reason a student advances quickly in the field of chimney cleaning and repair at Chimney Sweep University is the simple fact that the students and instructors are serious about the subject matter. Many times, we have encounter chimney sweeps with numerous years of experience but lack key knowledge of the industry. There are several reasons why a chimney sweep with years of experience can be a very unqualified technician.

Reasons why chimney sweeps may need proper training:

1) Many times chimney sweeps are taught the chimney sweep business by a person who has no formal training in the chimney sweep business. Chimney technicians are sometimes taught bad and even dangerous habits by individuals who state "they been doing it that way for many years." The best way to learn good habits is to study under professional chimney sweeps who follow current building codes and seek further education in their field.

2) Many times chimney sweeps are hired as "helpers." This labor work offers some practical experience but the process is usually a slow journey. Many good chimney sweeps are overwhelmed with the questions most new chimney sweeps should be asking. Usually, the experienced chimney sweep does not have the time to answer these questions and just wants to get the job done. The problem with this training is that a new chimney sweeps learns the basic process which usually involves ladder movement and fetching tools.

3) Many times new chimney sweeps are not taught the secrets of the trade. Seasoned chimney sweeps usually "keep" knowledge to themselves because the new sweeps might end up taking their position. Sometimes business owners won't show their own employees secret tricks because their own employees might start their own chimney sweep business and become competition.

4) Hey, you also might have a boss that just isn't a very good teacher. He might be a great chimney sweep but might not be a very talkative or social person. You never know, he might be tired of training chimney sweeps. What benefit is it to spend his time training someone who can pick up any day and work for his competition.

Proper training is the best way to become a great chimney sweep. The only person who is really going to care about your future is you and your family. The best advice is to seek the best training possible. The price for technician training is $3000 per week or $5000 for two weeks.