… a partner in my success

“I’ve been thankful for the opportunity to work with Colleen. In just a couple of coaching sessions, I gained so much clarity in regard to the value I offer and the markets I’m serving.

As a startup business owner, you get so overwhelmed with all of the little things that at times it becomes difficult to look at the big picture. I think I had lost my purpose in those details and Colleen was able to help me take a few steps back and look at my business in a new way.

The clarity I’ve gained about who my readers are helped me to define who will benefit most from advertising in my publication. In fact, because of that clarity and newfound confidence in my business, I was successful in negotiating the first of many advertiser contracts. Very exciting!

Happy readers, happy advertisers … and well on my way to being a one-stop shop for busy moms to find invaluable information and resources – not only in the Minneapolis market, but also many other markets to come!

The thing I really enjoyed about working with Colleen is that I could tell she was interested in seeing my ideas take form and she was invested in my success. She continues to check in with me and send me resources and feedback. I’ve come to think of her as a partner in my success.”

~ Lisa Sommer, Owner/Publisher, Metro Mom Guide, LLC
mpls.metromomguide.com

... an invaluable resource

“I’ve worked with Colleen for more than a decade – as a client, and as a partner on a variety of client projects. And, the common denominator among the many projects we’ve done together is that they always have one outcome: success!

As a small business owner focused on developing, supporting and connecting women business leaders, I really appreciate that Colleen shares the same values and drive to help women succeed.

She helped me build Red Ladder’s brand from the ground up and, more recently, she has become an invaluable resource for me in developing Women at the Top®. Colleen is able to step into the minds of my customers and has helped tremendously with everything from brand and market positioning to product offerings, pricing and more.

I recommend Colleen’s expertise and highly attentive service to anyone looking to strategically create and build a successful business. You’ll get exactly what you need, but you’ll also learn a lot about your own business and customers in the process. That’s simply invaluable.”

~ Regina Barr, Founder/CEO, Red Ladder, Inc. / Founder, Women at the Top® (WATT®)
redladder.com / thewattnetwork.com

… she made things easy

“Colleen has helped me tremendously in the startup of my business. I literally went from idea to a functioning business in less than six months! And it makes me very proud that I did it the right way the first time – thoughtfully, strategically.

Being a startup business owner, I had to spend my budget wisely. I did that in hiring Colleen for some coaching, and to help me with the design of my logo, stationery and website.

Thanks to some productive strategic calls with Colleen, as well as some very helpful forms and tools, I was able to get really clear about whom I serve and the unique benefits that I offer. I was also able to do some of the work myself so I spent less money. She made things easy and was available to answer my questions.

My business is brand new – but my brand speaks volumes about the value I offer to my clients. That value is communicated whether or not I’m there in person – and that is value that will pay for itself many times over.”

~ Max Pegors, President, Engagement HR Services, LLC
engagementhr.com

… learned so much

“We were very fortunate to have Colleen’s expertise to take our startup magazine from a local interest piece to a valued resource. Like many startup business owners, there has been a lot to learn – especially when it came to our brand and positioning.

Colleen helped us create a true local resource in a way that was professional and strategically planned. Her knowledge, skills and talent are the best. We hired her as a designer, but truly she’s so much more than that. Her experience and expertise were invaluable – not only in the way that she effectively communicated our unique message, but also in her business acumen. We have learned so much about our own business from her.

Colleen has been an integral part of our business’ evolution.”

~ Mary Defayette, Owner, MyTown Informer / Editor, Eagle Informer magazine