Client Successes

You have so much in common with other business owners, but you also face situations that are unique to YOU.

Your background, personal strengths and weaknesses, competitive climate, personal values, short- and long-term business goals, and life cycle of the business are only a few of the factors that influence how we work with you.

Following is a sampling of client comments, highlighting the diverse benefits they have received from working with us:

Owner, Ornamental Metal Manufacturer and Retailer
" I'm amazed at the fact that, the more my business grows, the less stressful it is for me! Your guidance and direction in strategic planning, bringing key people on board, and getting a handle on financial indicators has played a huge role in our success."

President, Business to Business Services Firm
"I appreciate your role as a sounding board...and as a confidant. There is simply no way to discuss many of these topics with my employees or family. You always bring a fresh perspective and positive insights."

Eyewear Retailer
"We stopped spending on marketing that didn't work, and put the $40,000 we saved to far better use!...I've worked with other coaches in the past, but nothing compares with this process for practical tools and getting things done!...You’ve taken us from survival to prosperity. Thank you!"

Owner, Professional Design Firm
"When we started working together, you really made me think about goals...and writing them down. One thing I wrote down was to have a vacation home. This week, we bought our lot and are now looking forward to building!"

Owner, Motorcycle Sales and Service Business
"I've gotten a supporter, a teacher, a confidant, and someone who leads me and expects me to do what's best for me and my business. I was really stuck, but you've taught me a way of managing my business and building my team. It's been a real awakening...and now I'm 'Living the Dream' !"

CEO, Credit Union
"Please accept my thanks for the results you have achieved in working with my team of managers over the last 18 months. I really appreciate it when people deliver and you have delivered! Setting up a marketing plan for our satellite branch and coaching our manager in business development and personal leadership, was critical to our continued viability in a decimated market area.

As for our other managers, I have seen great improvements in leadership, delegation and team attitude and spirit. Your coaching has resulted in better team dynamics and working relationships, and a new proactive approach to meeting our business development goals. Now I can focus more time and effort on our strategic agenda."

Owner, Franchised Fitness Centres
"I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated working with you...you have many skills that I wish to develop, so watching you in action and the results of your efforts is a great learning experience in itself. You are a great coach and the quality of your questions is outstanding!"

Owner, Full Service Brokerage
"You pulled both me and my business in the direction it needed to go...it's helped me face issues and make decisions I'd been putting off."

Furniture Store Owner
"One quick exercise saved me $20,000 in the first month!"

Owner, Printing company
"Mara, you have helped me with everything from recruitment and collections, to getting our advertising and customer contact back on track."

IT Company
"Having you survey our key customers was a real eye-opener. By acting on what customers said, we've improved key relationships and are now doing much more business with these clients."

Owner, Floor Covering Business
"We had been running our business the same way for too long...now I'm using my team to better advantage while I focus on growth!"