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Testimonials from Ed Gideon's Happy Clients
Written Testimonials "Coach Ed, After losing our largest customer in late 2008, we knew that our business needed a solid plan of attack in order to rebound in 2009. Ed Gideon, ActionCOACH, has provided the solutions to our frustration and lack of direction. Not only has his unique approach to coaching improved our bottom line but it has renewed a positive attitude in our 20 year old small business. By implementing his strategies and discussing our challenges with Ed, we not only survived the economic downturn but we have had more fun doing it!" Pat Harrison, NSP Specialty Products, 800-248-8907, 910-235-3902 fax, www.nsp-specialty.com "Dear Ed, Please find a note regarding your planning session with our sales associates. We appreciate your work with them. Ed Gideon recently provided our sales associates at Prudential Gouger O’Neal & Saunders Real Estate with a business planning session. They enjoyed Ed’s presentation and were pleased to have the opportunity to work with a professional coach to guide them through the development and process of planning. Some of the specifics mentioned that Ed encouraged them to incorporate into their business plan were positive affirmations, a review of their daily plan to make sure the important elements of the day were not forgotten and the benefit of a detailed written action plan. With Sincere Thanks" Kay E Beran. Prudential Gouger O'Neal & Saunders, 910-692-2635, beran@prudentialpinehurst.com "Dear Ed, Thank you so much for presenting the Professionalism in Child Care workshop on April 16, 2009. Some of the comments from the participants’ evaluation forms are: This is the most energetic training session I have attended this year. Would like to attend more trainings like this. I recommend this workshop for every child care provider. Very well spoken and gave good suggestions. Hopefully we will see you again. As you can see, the workshop was a big hit. Thank you for your time, effort and enthusiasm in helping the child care providers of Montgomery County. I also appreciate your willingness to travel to Troy and that the workshop was without charge. If I can ever do anything to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you" Brandy Odom, Child Care Central Parent Resource Assistant. Montgomery County Partnership for Children. 404 North Main Street. Troy, NC 27371 Phone: (910) 576-0112. Fax: (910) 576-2562. bodom@brighterfutures.org "Ya but, Ya but, Ya but, Ya but, Ya but, Ya but, Ya but.......I've told you that the newspaper advertising doesn't work. My proof is that over the years I have spent $19,658 on AD's to bring in $17,915 in business. The AD attached is my interpretation of what I learned from reading "Instant Advertising". It ran Friday, Sunday, and will run Wednesday. It's total cost will be $390. Today (Monday) I booked a $740 sale, and received two other calls on the first day I was open since the AD ran.Thanks Coach !!!" John PortmanComfort Made Blinds, 207-A Pinehurst Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387. 910-692-5500 "Dear Ed, Wow, we have had a great day!!!! Month-to-date, we are up in sales and in gross profit. Considering that we had no phones or Internet for three days during the move, I could not be any happier. The contact sheets went over great. Priscilla went crazy and called everyone she has worked with in recent history and got lots of new quote requests and several orders. Now Sharlae wants to follow her lead. Maybe you have already worked your magic????? We are having a sales meeting on Friday. I have hired a college student to come greet customers and answer the phones so we can meet uninterrupted. I am going to tell my team about the Christmas bonus we will give if they hit the annual sales goal you and I set. I am also going to kick off the 10-spot reward. For this first time, I plan to give everyone a 10-spot for something they have done well recently. Lord knows they all deserve it after what we have been through. My side of the house is fascinated with the coaching thing. They ask lots of questions about what you and I are doing, and they seem to have really bought into making positive changes so that Moore Exposure can continue to grow. Thanks for everything. I look forward to our next meeting and what we can achieve over the next few months." Jean Moore, Moore Exposure, LLC, Promotion Specialists and Advertising Solutions. Fayetteville, NC 28301. Jean@MooreExposure.com. www.MooreExposure.com "Dear Coach Ed, We started coaching in April 2009. Through our efforts, in that short period of time, my business is poised to receive one of our largest bonuses ever for production and retention. With your guidance we have developed our goals, plans, systems, TEAM and profits. You have made sure we set goals and that we plan for success. We focus on business building activities. You have been a great friend and confidant. Sometimes you aren’t very NICE, but you always have my best interest in mind. I have appreciated your confidence in me and that you have helped me grow in my business. As you know my father started this agency in 1974 and I have owned it for 5 years, since 2005. We look forward to growing it to new levels. Your assistance and attention have been PRICELESS. You keep me going forward and staying focused on the task at hand. Thanks Coach. Thanks for helping me know I can realize my dreams. Thanks for showing us how we can succeed in tough economic times. I look forward to 2010 and beyond. Sincerely, Sharon Eaton" Tolar Agency Inc.. 2823 Raeford Road. Fayetteville, NC 28303. 910-323-4613 "Dear Ed, I just wanted to take a few moments to say Thank you. I am so grateful that I met you. You have not only shown me the importance of setting specific goals, but how to achieve them. Through your various workshops, seminars, profit club, and one on one coaching, you have helped me begin to pave a road to success. Your coaching expects a lot of me, but its fun and I enjoy seeing the growth I have made professionally and personally. Your coaching has helped on many tasks. To name a few: financials, day to day operations, expectations of employees, test and measuring results, writing ads that work, and my favorite… celebrating my accomplishments, big and small. I look forward to working with you for many years. With your coaching, our 25 year old family business will keep flourishing. I cannot emphasize enough to business owners that the best investment a business can make, is to invest in itself with a business coach. Action Coach Ed, you are awesome. Thanks so much !!!" Natalie K. Young, Stork News of America, INC, Fayetteville, N.C.
"I too am thankful for you. I return the wish to you and your for a wonderful holiday season! Lee
Lee Leonard Business Development Officer lpleonard@fouroaksbank.com ------------------------------------------------------- "Good morning Ed, Please let me hopefully be one of the first to wish you a Happy Holiday Season and to thank you for all you do for us. In the beginning of this process when Brent mentioned using a business coach, I was very skeptical about the results. Thank you for proving me wrong. You have helped guide us and focus our efforts. You have been our cheerleader and promoter, not only to ourselves but also to potential new clients. Thank you for all your many efforts on our behalf and for creating a great working relationship. Best regards, Lisa" Lisa B. Sessoms, Vice President, McFadyen & Sumner, CPAs PA ---------------------------------------------------------------- "Thanks Ed for your wonderful holiday letter. Your thoughts were very thought provoking. It made me stop and think of all of those areas of my life and so many of which I take for granted on a day to day basis. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time together with friends and family. Jane" www.EasternMedicalConsultants.com |
