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I came into Josh’s world like a lot of founders do—scrappy, overextended, and tired of playing sales roulette. I had clients. I had results. But I didn’t have a system that let me grow without grinding myself down. Josh changed that—within thirty minutes of our first call.
Here’s the thing: Josh isn’t a “sales guy” with a script. He’s a founder who’s actually sold his own offer—again and again—in the same unpredictable education space I live in. He understands the weird buying cycles, the district red tape, the long, lukewarm maybes that test your faith. He knows what it takes to keep showing up—and win anyway.
Josh helped me find a way to sell that felt like me. And when things inevitably get messy (because entrepreneurship always does), Josh doesn’t just adjust your funnel—he coaches the founder behind the strategy.
He’ll surface the blind spots you’ve been avoiding. He’ll ask the questions that make you pause. And he’ll hold the bar steady when you’re tempted to lower it.
If you’re an education founder trying to build a sales system that’s consistent and congruent—stop trying to brute-force it alone. Hire Josh. Plug into 3E. Do the reps. And watch what happens when clarity starts compounding.
Founder, ClarifyEd
Through the program, I was able to clearly craft my Signature Solution, which I can confidently use moving forward in my business. Josh also showed me how to optimize my LinkedIn profile to maximize my professional and business presence.
Throughout the course, Josh provided genuine, thoughtful feedback that directly improved my messaging. I even had an “aha” moment during one of his LinkedIn live recordings—an insight I plan to actively apply in my business going forward.
Overall, Josh’s business experience, patience, and problem-solving abilities were evident in how effectively he conducted each session. His honest assessments of my work were clear, practical, and immediately applicable.
David Friedman
Founder, Notes R Key
Before 3E, I was doing what most education entrepreneurs do—working hard, trying different angles, unsure which one would actually move the needle.
From the first conversation, Josh helped me see the blind spots I didn’t know I had—especially around my messaging, my offer, and how I was showing up online.
He didn’t flood me with ideas. He gave me a system. A framework that made me feel in control of my lead generation, instead of constantly reacting. A way to talk about what I do that actually lands with the right people. And a sales process that I’m proud to run—not something I dread.
Since working with Josh, I’ve booked more calls, had better conversations, and finally feel like I’m building momentum that’s repeatable.
And most importantly—I feel like I’m leading from a place of clarity, not chaos. If you’re an education founder, EdTech leader, or just tired of guessing what works in sales- Josh is the person you want in your corner!
Founder, Heather Walter Consulting
I joined Josh’s program thinking I wanted to learn how to sell my educational content to schools. But through his coaching — and the clarity that came from working through my Signature Solution with him and the group — I realized I was solving the wrong problem.
Josh helped me rethink everything: who my real audience was, what they actually needed, and how Planet Bonehead could evolve into a K–12 climate workforce pipeline. That insight led directly to “PBh Pathways,” which now connects greentech companies to students across 45,000+ schools.
The combination of personalized coaching, community support, and business model focus inside 3E was exactly what I didn’t know I needed. Game-changing.
Founder, Fuelblue
Josh brings a unique mix of deep industry expertise, practical sales strategies, and a genuine passion for helping education-focused businesses succeed.
What stands out about Josh is his ability to break down complex sales processes into clear, actionable steps that actually drive results.
The EdSales Elevation program isn’t just theory, it’s a hands-on, results-oriented framework that helped me sharpen my messaging, refine my outreach strategy, and confidently approach the right decision-makers in the education space.
Josh also has a talent for creating a collaborative and supportive environment where you can learn from both his experience and the insights of peers in the program. His coaching style is direct yet encouraging, and he always brings practical tips you can implement right away.
If you’re looking to elevate your sales strategy in the education sector, I highly recommend working with Josh and going through the EdSales Elevation program. It’s an investment that pays off in clarity, confidence, and results.
Founder, LingoCircle
Working with Josh through the Edsales Elevation Experience was a game-changer for me. From day one, the program combined Josh’s expert coaching with the support of a community of like-minded education entrepreneurs.
Before 3E, my LinkedIn profile read like a resume and my outreach lacked clarity. Within the first half of the program, Josh helped me turn my profile into a credibility-building landing page, identify my ideal client in the NYC public school space, and begin building real relationships with decision-makers.
What stood out most was Josh’s approach: sales as authentic relationship-building, never pushy. As someone with no formal sales background, that was exactly what I needed.
The results were so strong that after 3E wrapped, I hired Josh 1:1 to go deeper. Now he’s guiding me to capture client wins on video and build the kind of lead generation engine that will fuel long-term growth.
Working with Josh has given me clarity, confidence, and momentum in my business. I’m deeply grateful for his coaching and look forward to continuing to grow with his guidance.
Founder, Neighborhood Education Partners
If your education business is grappling with lead generation, struggling to identify ideal clients, or needing to optimize its sales process, connecting with Josh is a strategic imperative.
Josh's profound experience, cultivated in thousands of schools and impacting hundreds of thousands of K-12 students, provides him with an unparalleled understanding of the industry's intricacies. He recognizes that traditional networking and referral methods are no longer sufficient for sustainable growth. This critical insight led him to develop a groundbreaking alternative: a system that bypasses the need for extensive collateral or marketing schemes, yet consistently generates 800+ leads in just 4-8 weeks.
If you're reading this, you're likely seeking real solutions. I strongly urge you to connect with Josh Chernikoff. Discuss your specific challenges, and then, without hesitation, enroll in his EdSales Elevation Experience. It is an investment that will yield substantial returns, fundamentally transforming your business development and revenue generation capabilities in the education sector.
CEO, MD4 Reading
In the ever-changing world of EdTech, Josh brings a steady mix of vision, adaptability, and genuine heart. He's not just building things for the sake of growth—he's focused on creating meaningful impact for students, educators, and the people behind the scenes who make it all happen.
What I've always appreciated about Josh is how he leads. He listens first, asks great questions, and brings people together in a way that builds trust and momentum. He knows how to take big ideas and turn them into real, tangible results—and he does it without losing sight of the people those ideas are meant to serve.
Josh has a way of making work feel purposeful. He challenges the status quo, isn't afraid to pivot when needed, and makes those around him better in the process.
If you're in the EdTech space and want someone who can lead with clarity, creativity, and heart—Josh is someone you want in your corner.
Founder, Michael Bates Solutions
Josh provides a customized, guided approach to lead generation that is built for the complexities of today's educational market place.
Josh was instrumental in not only sharpening our focus, but re-aligning how we were looking at our business. He helped us determine not only which products to lead with in our marketing but also the precise audience we should be targeting. His methodology centers on refining a company's unique expertise to best serve a niche market and then capitalizing on that advantage.
Josh’s true strength lies in his ability to cut through the noise and concentrate on what drives growth: acquiring high-quality leads that fit your company’s niche, who have a strong propensity to become clients.
If your marketing efforts in ed-tech or educational consulting have stalled, I can confidently say that Josh can help. We saw tangible, positive results within six weeks of implementing his best practices for our business.
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Josh brings a rare combination of entrepreneurial vision, deep expertise in the education sector, and a relentless focus on results.
Through his EdSales Elevation Experience, he doesn’t just teach lead generation—he builds tailored systems that consistently deliver high-quality opportunities. His strategic thinking, creativity, and hands-on coaching style empower education companies to clarify their ideal client, strengthen their market credibility, and create scalable processes that drive both revenue and impact.
Josh helped me organize who I was as an ed tech company... or, rather, companies. I have multiple organizations and have been trying to figure out how to talk about them effectively. If you are looking for a results-driven leader with a proven blueprint for growth in the education space, I cannot recommend Josh highly enough.
Founder, The Progressus Companies
Josh helped me get clarity on how I present myself on LinkedIn.
He offered thoughtful feedback and helped me see where my messaging was muddy. And his strategic guidance definitely influenced how I talk about my work—especially on LinkedIn.
If you're looking for someone who can sharpen your positioning for school and district sales and help you communicate more clearly, Josh is a smart and encouraging partner in that process.
Founder, Reading Simplified
I had a great experience as part of Josh’s 3E cohort!
He was able to help us shift the narrative in our conversations with new partners. Instead of us pitching ourselves, coming with loads of slides, and begging people to take a chance on us (for free!), we started by listening to our clients and hearing their needs, and then tailoring our response to show how what we do meets those needs, and why we are unique.
By the end of the call we found our desired clients were pitching themselves to us, and not wanting to let us get away!
Thanks to Josh, we feel much more confident asking for funding for our program, and it feels less transactional and more like the start of a mutually-beneficial relationship.
Co-founder, Post Pigeon EDU
Josh's program is brilliant. Once you see the power of using your LinkedIn profile as an effective lead generation tool, you can't unsee it. I am pumped to put his advice and insights to work.
Founder, STEMhero
Josh got me to change and build great habits for my industry. I had only been a LinkedIn dabbler, lurking and occasionally posting, with no real direction. He got me to create a plan and build a habit to increase awareness of me and my work. I have had a major difference in insight levels since then.
Vice President, Curiosity2Create
Josh has helped us get real about our services as a company. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to business development and has helped us to focus on perfecting our messaging and credibility (among a host of other things!)
Owner, Zera Music Company
I am very grateful for all the help Josh provided our EdTech company. He helped us to create a signature solution that we constantly rely on to guide the schools we work with. This signature solution now forms the backbone of our product, and Josh is the one who showed us how to create it, as well as how to communicate about it to our ideal client.
CEO, MediatorSPARK
Josh definitely knows his stuff! I’ve worked with him through his 3E program and in other advisor-type settings, and he’s been a great mentor. I’ve learned a ton from him about the sales process and mindset. He has this knack for answering your question with another question, to make you really think about the problem from a different angle. Plus, he’s super friendly and easy to talk to. If you haven’t connected with him already, you totally should!
Founder & CEO, Wibly
Josh is extremely knowledgeable and hands on. I have tried many mentors and consultants who have not fully delivered. Surprisingly, Josh delivered 100%. He took the time to fully understand my business and slowly guide me in the right direction, creating a very clear niche target market to start. This clarity and positioning, helped me generate quality leads exactly as promised. If you are looking for someone who truly understands the process and is easy to work with, Josh Chernikoff is your guy!
President, Zero Cheating