Testimonials

CAMP Is A Mainstay Of Our Training

“The R.C. Thomas CAMP is a great way to get seed sales personnel in the proper frame of mind to be successful in today’s fast paced environment. Wensman believes in training and CAMP is a mainstay of our program. We utilize CAMP for our entire sales team, new and old. It’s a great investment that brings solid returns.”

 

 

Jeff Wensman, Brand Manager
Wensman Seed Company

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Our Best Consultant

“Rod’s organized, professional, and engaging. He revs up our team with great stories from his own experience and breaks things down to how we can individually apply these ideas and disciplines. His passion for aagriculture is evident. I would say Rod is our best consultant. In addition to the training, his network has brought some great opportunities to our business. His fresh perspective is always welcome here at Water Street Solutions”

 

Darren Frye, Chief Executive Officer
Water Street Solutions

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Instrumental In Our Success

Rod and R.C. Thomas Company has been instrumental in the success of our business. The tactics that Rod teaches are not only relevant to current marketplace situations; they’re also forward thinking strategies that position our business in a leadership role in this industry. The advice and strategies that the R.C. Thomas Company helps us implement have not only ensured the success of our business but have also ensured the success of our employee’s due to the follow through and interaction Rod has with them.

There’s two ways to utilize Rod’s teachings. The first is to learn, implement and follow through with these unique farm gate approaches. The second is to ignore and just keep freelancing and assume what you are doing is correct. If you choose number two the industry will tend to absorb another company.”

Steve O’Neill, President & Owner
Corn Capital Innovations

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The Key To More Than Doubling My Seed Sales

As a professional seed seller and a professional bass fisherman on the FLW tour, I am always looking to improve in both professions. Rod’s ability to teach me to strive for more, in ways that most people never think of, was the key in more than doubling my seed sales. His organization and planning skills have even helped me catch more fish. As a top seed seller and accomplished bass angler I consider Rod Osthus the number one person in my book for helping me achieve my goals and more. Thanks Rod!! ”

 

Shad Schenck, District Sales Manager
Monsanto

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Makes You Think Outside The Box

“Working with Rod Osthus and the R.C. Thomas Company continues to improve my sales skills & my ability to build stronger relationships with my customers.  Rod constantly encourages me to think outside the box!  If you are looking to enhance your sales skills I strongly recommend working with the R.C. Thomas Company.”

 

Eric Boyer, Seed Specialist
AgVenture PureLine Seeds

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My 3rd Time Attending

“This was my 3rd time attending CAMP. Not only is it changed and updated every year, but I learn something new or should I say, things I need to change every time. You can just never stop learning. Thank you for your genuine concern for my success.”

2010 – CAMPER
Davenport, IA
DSM

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Most Thought Provoking

“The most thought provoking seed sales training experience I’ve ever attended. The second time was even better than the first as I gained more ideas to take back to my business.”

2009 CAMPER
RSM

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Very Educational

“Very educational for me as I have never sold seed before, but now I feel confident I can go out and make the sale.”

B.M.
Lake Preston, SD
Agronomist

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Best Training I Have Been Exposed To

“Best education I have ever been exposed to regarding the sales industry. Makes me wonder how I was able to sell in the past. Great job Rod!”

D.H.
Arthur, Illinois
Sales Manager

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Felt Like Spring Training

“I felt as though I was in Spring Training, relearning many of the basics that I was ignoring. Thanks for helping me to see my weaknesses and showing me how to improve them.”

T.W.
Rochester, IN
Sales Rep

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More Confidence

“I am getting so much more confidence. I learned what I needed to improve to make the principles I learned at CAMP work better. Extremely practical.”

S.O.
Bird Island, MN
VP of Sales

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