{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"RevOps 500","title":"Why Independent School Leaders Must Learn to Sell | Lisa Conrad","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2478,"description":"Why does a head of school need to be comfortable with sales? Lisa Conrad, Head of School at The Park School of Buffalo, joins RevOps 500 to discuss how independent schools build trust with families, attract and retain students, and support fundraising.\nLisa shares how a career setback led her from public education to an independent school, why listening matters in admissions, and how school leaders can address families’ expectations with confidence. The conversation also covers progressive education, enrollment, alumni relationships, and the challenges of developing an AI policy for students and educators.\nIf you work in education, school leadership, admissions, or fundraising, this conversation offers a candid look at the people and business sides of leading an independent school.\nIn this episode\nHow Lisa’s career changed after her teaching position was cut\nHow independent schools differ from public schools\nWhy school leaders need to communicate the value of their school\nHow listening helps schools understand what families need\nEnrollment, retention, fundraising, and alumni relations\nAI, critical thinking, and technology policies in schools\n \nLisa Conrad LinkedIn\nThe Park School of Buffalo LinkedIn\nSajeel Qureshi's LinkedIn\nComputan's LinkedIn ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/y2V80rjshx7xzelhe-463LOyqlLaQgq71ytuxfvYY0U/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMDg1LzE2ODU1/NjM4OTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}