a few kind words

         from clients of Phil Barton

 

"I would recommend Phil to anyone that is serious about growing business revenues."

“Phil Barton helped take MP Associates to the next level as a trade show and conference management company. Phil gave us the tools, knowledge, and confidence to grow our tradeshow revenues by 50%. The systems and procedures that MP Associates has put in place with Phil's guidance has helped us grow the business. I would recommend Phil to anyone that is serious about growing business revenues." 

Kevin Lepine

MP ASSOCIATES

"He gave us the tools and support we needed."

“Phil was a wonderful help in structuring our architectural practice so that it is in line with the larger picture of our ultimate ideals and goals. He gave us the tools and support we needed to make systemic changes which have improved the business and empowered those of us involved in managing it." 

Dominique Gettliffe

GETTLIFFE ARCHITECTURE

"He has really helped us put our business on track."

“We have worked with Phil for a year now. He has really helped us put our business on track. We never realized how much there is to running a small business. He helps you get organized and makes you accountable. He's really cool too!!!!”    

Cindy Lloyd

WELL ANIMAL INSTITUTE

"The progress we've seen in our personal and professional endeavors is greatly enhanced through Phil's continued guidance."

“Phil is an enthusiastic, highly motivating professional. His skill at guiding our Action Profit Club Group to progress and success is exceptional. The progress we've seen in our personal and professional endeavors is greatly enhanced through Phil's continued guidance, motivation and expertise at keeping us focused, on track and accountable. I very highly recommend Phil to anyone who desires to have improved success at all levels.”    

Zachary Epps

REMAX ALLIANCE BOULDER

"Well worth every dollar spent!"

Without Coach Phil, my business would not be where we are today. His knowledge and instruction helped me jump years ahead. Well worth every dollar spent! 

Sincerely, 

Bill Melvin

ECOSCAPE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

"The additional monthly revenue we are now generating already exceeds the cost of your services by a factor of six."

Phil:  My decision to hire you as a business coach for my law firm was the best business choice I made all year.  You are a master at your craft, and have a knack for identifying the key obstacles to my firm's success and finding practical and effective ways to overcome those obstacles.  Your excellent coaching has already significantly impacted our bottom line.  The additional monthly revenue we are now generating already exceeds the cost of your services by a factor of six.  For the first time in several years, I am excited about the ongoing prospect of building my practice because I am reaching my financial, professional and even personal goals in far less time than I ever dreamed might be possible.  I look forward to a long and profitable relationship with you and will gladly recommend you to any other law firm or small business owner who wants to take his or her business to the next level.    

Sincerely, 

Bill Thode

THODE LAW FIRM, P.C.

"Our net profit has increased over 60%"

Thinking about the last year's work and how far we have come.
• Our net profit has increased over 60%.
• Our Gross Revenues increased 214%.
• We developed a hiring procedure. We now feel comfident in moving forward, even though our success rate stinks!! At least, we have a systematic way of weeding out the bad apples and confidence that our company is an excellent employment opportunity. We don't have to settle for less than the best.
• With your help, we have revamped our paperwork procedure and already are realizing the potential the new software has to make our company smooth running and professional. Wow, what a struggle, what a hugh hurdle. Your support kept us fighting it until we got there.
• Among other things, we learned the importance of written policy for our employees. (ie attendance and scheduled time off)
• We developed a procedure for firing employees. We saw what can happen if that procedure isn't followed.
• Although there is much work to do on the systems building, we have the tools to get that job done and can see how much it is needed if someone else is to take our place whether that be a general manager or a new owner.
• We have a clearer idea of what it will take to sell the business and can see that we will reach our goal of having a future without RT Mechanical.
• We learned that our business, while a little rough around the edges, is certainly as good or better than other enterprises, that we have done a lot of things right. We have learned that we must take time off. We are trying to live our life while we own RT Mechanical rather than postponing until we retire.

Most importantly we have learned that we must work on the business, so that we can delegate tasks, rather than work in the business which uses us up.

Thanks Phil for a great year. It's been our pleasure.

Bob and Linda
RT Mechanical

"Investing in Action International was the smartest business decision I could have made."

Investing in a business coach is truly the best decision you can make toward the success of your business! Not only does your investment include one personal coach (mine is Phil Barton who is excellent!), but you also tap into the broad spectrum of knowledge and expertise that each business coach has access to, which is something you just cannot put a price on!  Personally, investing in Action International was the smartest business decision I could have made. I highly recommend it to any person concerned with their own business success.

Lyn Townshend
Owner and Founder
Best Buddy Pet Products, Inc.
www.bestbuddypetproducts.com

"I am more motivated and diligent about how I'm crafting my endeavors."

Being exposed to the concepts, breadth and depth of the Action International program was more than an eye opener. The prospecting, conversion formula, sales, pricing and profitability formula's were most valuable. Learning to systemitize the business, knowing how to write and place ads were also eye opening. I am more motivated and diligent about how I'm crafting my endeavors. I was always serious about business, but I am more dedicated to the value I provide and seeing to it that I am compensated more for the services I provide. Phil's attitude, deameanor and approach is caring, positive and always helpful and I thank him for the opportunity to learn from his expertise.

Dr. Stephen Walker
Executive Director
Sports Performance Association

"Once I got clear on who I was and what the purpose of my business was, clients just sort of started appearing, and this was before we even started implementing the marketing plan Phil helped me to create."

I have used a few business coaches in my career but I never found one that would put forth the kind of time and effort - the kind of personal attention that I was looking for in a business coach; that is until I met Phil Barton.

It became obvious from the first time that I sat down with Phil that this was going to be an amazing coaching experience. First of all I was impressed by the depth of information that Phil gathered about my business. He was very intent on finding out exactly what it was that I did so that he could tailor a plan to my goals. As our sessions went on though, I was constantly amazed by Phil's genuine interest in ME. He was intent on getting into my head (which is a scary place) and finding out what made me tick.

Once I got clear on who I was and what the purpose of my business was, clients just sort of started appearing, and this was before we even started implementing the marketing plan Phil helped me to create. Phil told me that that would happen but I wouldn't have believed it if I hadnt experienced it.

Phil combined time tested, business growing strategies with the knowledge he had gained about who I was and what I was about to help me make my business a profitable expression of me! I'm looking forward to the future of my business.

Thanks Phil,
Jay Uecker, D.C.

"The necessary risks to be taken do not seem as daunting because I have a coherent plan and support system. My comfort zone has gotten much bigger!"

I now have a perspective on my business that I would not have otherwise gotten. The immediate value is the new focus I have on testing and measuring, sales scripting, proper headling of ads and print for direct mail and advertising. Systematizing as much of my business as I can was also an eye opener. I am paying closer attention to the quality of my leads and my profit margins. The number and quality of my leads seems to be changing simply for the fact my brain is now running differently and with direct application of the concepts I learned, I continue to expect positive results. Working smarter and with the blueprint of a strategy has helped my attitude. I can see more clearly what I need to do and how to get there. The necessary risks to be taken do not seem as daunting because I have a coherent plan and support system. My comfort zone has gotten much bigger!!

David Coddington
Owner
3R Roofing, LLC

"Within a year of our first meeting, the business had become profitable and we had begun to expand into new markets"

After three years of owning a small landscape company, my partner and I were at a crossroads. We realized that we were fighting the same problems with labor, sales, and job site execution as we were the very first year in the business. Additionally, when we took the time to sit down and figure out how many hours we were working in the business, we found that after three years, our hours had increased!

The reason we started the business was to be in control of our income and our schedule. We found we had no control over either, and in fact, the business dictated both. Owning your own business is extremely difficult. We knew how to landscape, supervise, purchase, and sell. However, we did not have a successful business. Our balance sheet was in good shape, but our profit and loss statement told the true story. Our business model was a reaction to losses. The losses created stress, and anxiety, which led to longer hours, unrealistic exercises in cost cutting, and desperation sales. The business was running us, and because we had sunk our life savings into the business, we felt compelled to hang on for as long as we could. We realized that if we didn't get some help, the end was eminent.

We began to work on what we were doing wrong. Very quickly, we found it difficult to even identify what was causing us to lose money. We continued on our own for a few more months, and while we cleaned up some of the excess spending, the business was still in trouble. Someone suggested we visit a business coach for an evaluation. Our response was, the last thing we need is to spend more money on this failing business. However, we also knew that there really were not many people who could analyze our business and help us find solutions. We decided to give it a try.

Action International began by doing an analysis of our business. Based on the analysis Phil Barton was able to pinpoint several key areas that needed immediate attention. My partner and I were hesitant to try the new strategies and implement new procedures, but we followed the recommendations and slowly the business began to evolve. Within a year of our first meeting, the business had become profitable and we had begun to expand into new markets.

Having access to someone who is genuinely interested in the success of your business, but is not part of day-to-day operation, is true value of having a business coach. Phil Barton was able to provide an outside perspective that challenged us to become a better company. Additionally, the help he provided in the way of marketing tools, sales process, and a model that allowed us to create a franchise, was really the key to our success. Phil kept us accountable to our business commitments, and provided us with help to finding workable solutions to problems common to all businesses. By attending our coaching sessions we were able to work on our business instead of working in our business. This eventually translated into less hours, more profit, and less stress, which was the reason we started our own business in the first place! Thank You Phil!
Sincerely,
Mike Cicero
Owner
Green with Ivy LLC.

"I was truly impressed with your skills and attitude."

After seeing you in a networking environment it is clear there is much respect and admiration for who you are and what you do. When I had the pleasure to work with you, I was truly impressed with your skills and attitude. It was enlightening and such a gift. Thank you so very much for your gift of your time and expertise.

Chandi Beck
Mock Realty