Hear from Chris Rosecky from Central Office Systems, the ActionCOACH Client Award Winner for "Best Profit Improvement in 2009"!

 

 

 

“Since bringing Jim on as my business coach, I set goals, Jim and I review them, and he holds me accountable to getting them done.  What I value is that Jim can give me that “kick in the pants” when I really need it; he’s not being nice saying “that’s OK, you can do it next time”…no one else is going to do that for me.  Jim has a stake in seeing Tobin Solutions succeed and acts as the true strategic partner that he is for me.  When I’ve tried holding myself accountable, it didn’t work.  The result I’m seeing from working with Jim is that I’m getting things done that have been on my to-do list for literally 10 years.  Now I’m regularly implementing new ideas I read and learn about, rather than letting them pile up on a to-do list.”

– Jeremy Cherney, Tobin Solutions

 

“As my coach, Jim holds me accountable.  This forces me out of the “deer in the headlights” syndrome, and requires me to take immediate action on a short-term basis to achieve my goals, not procrastinating and putting things off to later.  I’ve hired Jim to be that other face I stare at across the desk, and say “yes I did this” or “no I didn’t”.  This spurs me to that next level of action, because I know I’ll have to answer to him.”

– Bill Canfield, Canfield Custom Buildings

 

“Accountability is one of the main reasons I hired Jim.  I’ve asked Jim to hold me accountable, and he’s been very good at that.  I’ve noticed him ratchet that up, as we work for better results in the business…in order for that to happen, I need to be held more accountable, and I need to be holding my employees more accountable as well.  As a result of all this, I start seeing things in a different light.  I’m also holding Jim accountable to help me get the results I want out of my business.”

 

– Richard Magliocco, Exhibit Systems

 

“It’s valuable to have Jim hold me accountable.  I have set goals for myself, and I know he’s going to ask me how I’m doing towards achieving them.  In the past on my own, I set goals that got lost, because other things always came up.  Jim forces me to be more strategic and focused on what’s really important to grow my business by constantly bringing me back to that place I need to be focused to get the results I really want.  It’s uncomfortable to be held accountable, but it’s good.  It’s also hard for me to hold my team accountable, and Jim helps me to do that as well.”

 

– Lori McDonald, Brilliance Business Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

“I cannot see how anyone can run a business without a coach. Our lives and happiness depend on how we run the business. Working with Jim from ActionCOACH, I’m well on my way to becoming the leader I knew I was, and now I run my business, it does not run me. Thanks Jim for believing in me!!!!!!!!!!! You the man!!!

 

Before your program, I was overwhelmed with the business, I was confused on which way to go; should I work on it or in it? So many problems! I did not know where to begin or to end. Since starting with Jim and ActionCOACH, I have become a leader focused on planning and achieving results. My company has systemized over 50% of the business, and is running smoother than it ever has. Only one problem, what do I do with all my free time Jim?

 

ActionCOACH and Jim have helped me implement many systems, but I have to say our recruiting systems have made the most impact to our organization. Before, we had the “10 Problem”…for every 10 employees we would only have one who fit our culture. Now, we select only the best in the field and our culture is filled with positivity and achievement.

 

With the help of Jim as my business coach, we were able to implement a clear:

 

- Vision and Mission for Vazcom

 

- Recruitment System with Employee Descriptions

- Systems Building: Jim has helped identify and focus on my pain points and assist week by week to take action and complete my tasks to systemize. He also provided me the tools and reference materials to fall back on to let me know I was going in the right direction for my systems. Most of all he provided the confidence all business leaders need.

- Personal Growth: I cannot compare the leader I was 8 months ago before action. Jim and ActionCOACH have helped tap into confidence that I was unable to bring everyday. I have become a leader amongst leaders and working with Jim has helped identify my strengths and to continue to build on them with constant reading and learning.

- Accountability Results: With the help of Jim and ActionCOACH, Vazcom has become a company of goals and KPI’s. It has helped our team tremendously to get focus and knock down achievable results. My team has become more satisfied as they are held accountable to hit a certain number each month and they hit their targets and they are on top of the world.

 

I’m confident to say Vazcom hires nothing but the best.  Thanks Jim for helping me to believe that there are still good people out there to hire. We have hired 4 great people in a row with a thousand more to go.”

– Jose Vazquez, Vazcom Communications

 

   

“I realized that I finally reached focus in my business. I knew what I wanted to do, now I needed to grow it. I needed to implement systems to make it happen. I have always been a person that worked better when I could take an example of an existing system and tweak it to work in my business. I am a big “give me an example” person.

 

I went to one of Jim’s seminars for ActionCOACH and I knew it was a perfect fit. Action had the systems I was looking for, across the board. I really liked the 4-hour hiring process they have, as well as their systems that tie into the E-Myth concepts. I also knew that I needed someone to make sure I executed, and Jim was given that task. Before I did anything else, I knew I needed to create a selling system that would produce a consistent flow of business so I could fund our growth.

 

Since bringing Jim on board a little over 90 days ago, I have created my organizational structure, implemented my sales system process, and also implemented an used the 4-hour hiring system. The results of my hard work and the assistance of Jim Palzewicz are already coming to life. We have a nice backlog of projects, we have a system to continue selling and filling the backlog, and I have a process in place to hire additional staff when the time is right.

 

I could not have done it without the assistance of Jim and ActionCOACH. I recommend that every business owner who knows that they are missing the structure and systems to make their business run efficiently and effectively without them there do two things: read the book titled “The E-Myth”, and talk to Jim Palzewicz or attend one of his seminars.   It made all of the difference for us.” (Doubled sales in 5 months…).

 

– Don Grubor, Effective Solutions

 

I hired Jim Palzewicz to present a 2-hour workshop for a group of Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio Owners about analyzing our current Marketing strategies.  Jim gave us exactly what we needed.  His presentation was easy to follow, backed up with great handouts and visual aids.  Jim took the time to consult with me twice prior to the presentation, so that the presentation was truly focused on our individual business needs. 

 

I will definitely call on Jim the next time I need a speaker. I admire the work that he does and would even like to work for him.

 

 – Renee Hitt, Merle Norman

Action Coach Jim Palzewicz was kind enough to recently come and give a presentation to members of the Hartland Business Improvement District regarding being successful during tough economic times.   Not only was Jim’s program timely and informational, but his interactive and friendly approach encouraged participation and “brought home” the message to the attendees on a very personal level.   The response from our membership has been extremely positive and several owners have indicated a willingness to meet again with Jim regarding their own personal situations.   Many thanks, Jim, for a job well done!

 

 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 “Using Jim as my business coach is one of the best things I’ve ever done. The way he helps me to see my gifts and God’s intention for those gifts has had a remarkable effect on my sales and leadership abilities. Jim can always inspire me to achieve, and to see more potential inside myself.”

 

–Beth Crouch, Relevant Radio

 

 

“I started my gourmet popcorn and confection shop two years before I began working with ActionCOACH and Jim Palzewicz.  When I met Jim I was struggling to balance my life and my business.  No vacations, nobody teaching me how to build a business, no time for my husband and kids, in debt, not paying myself anything – and feeling guilty about it.  Jim has helped me to put together a plan to build my business, and the accountability to help me do it.  In the year I’ve been working with him, I’m thrilled with the results!  My sales and profits have doubled and I’m paying myself.  However what’s most important to me is that my relationship with my husband and kids is much better.  We have even planned a vacation to Las Vegas this year!  Jim is inspiring and encouraging.”