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I would like to thank Consulting Alliance for their contribution to my personal success and my company, foodguys, success. In 1998, when I started in the Edge, I had a nice life style and a four-person business. We were doing about $3 million in sales, annually. Now, I have a growth company that made the Inc. Magazine Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2009—we sold over $40 million last year. Consulting Alliance has been a critical component of that growth. I have started other businesses as well! I am very glad that I signed up for the Edge and I am very glad for the training I continue to receive in The Mastery Program. In addition, I send my key staff members and sales people to The Edge to develop their entrepreneurial skills. It has made a huge difference in their performance and ability to produce “off the charts” results --- they are being trained to think like owners.
Mark Nyman, President
foodguys, Inc.
Mark Nyman, President
foodguys, Inc.
“I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with Patricia McDade and Consulting Alliance since 1992 and have created several successful businesses from my participation in the Edge and Mastery Programs. Over a 10-year period, I took my original disaster restoration company’s sales from $485,211 to over $24,000,000 a year, growing my staff from 7 people to 240 in the same time period, and increased my margins substantially every year. I can directly attribute those breakthrough results to the distinctions and skill sets taught by Patricia and her staff. If you’re looking to produce a sustainable increase in your business I highly recommend Patricia’s work”
Kevin Waldron, CEO
The Waldron Group
Kevin Waldron, CEO
The Waldron Group
After a challenging 2008, we created a breakthrough 2009. The education, support and coaching that I have received from The Entrepreneurial Edge, The Mastery Program and the Consulting Alliance staff have enabled me and my company to overcome the business challenges that we faced. I am very happy to report that 2009 sales increased 24.3%, and, after a net loss in 2008, we created a profit (beyond our salaries) for 2009 of over 10%.
The most exciting thing is that the breakthroughs have continued and we have just completed a record breaking 1st quarter of 2010. Our rough numbers show that our 1st quarter 2010 sales are up 53% versus 2009, and our profit for the 1st quarter of 2010 is 15.7% versus a net loss for the 1st quarter of 2009.
My life has been enhanced personally as well as professionally by the courses of The Entrepreneurial Edge and Mastery Program and by the coaching I receive from my personal consultant, Caryn Condon. We have improved systems, structures, perspective and vision and we are excited by what the future holds for our business.
Denise Pratt, President
The McTavish Company, Inc.
The most exciting thing is that the breakthroughs have continued and we have just completed a record breaking 1st quarter of 2010. Our rough numbers show that our 1st quarter 2010 sales are up 53% versus 2009, and our profit for the 1st quarter of 2010 is 15.7% versus a net loss for the 1st quarter of 2009.
My life has been enhanced personally as well as professionally by the courses of The Entrepreneurial Edge and Mastery Program and by the coaching I receive from my personal consultant, Caryn Condon. We have improved systems, structures, perspective and vision and we are excited by what the future holds for our business.
Denise Pratt, President
The McTavish Company, Inc.
In my experience, I have never found a business program as powerful, effective and innovative as the Entrepreneurial Edge.
I started it with only an idea and within 5 years, with the courses support, built the company into a 50-person organization, which I sold for over $30 million dollars.
It would be normal to take the credit myself but I am 100% clear that it would NOT have happened, period, if I had not been in the Entrepreneurial Edge.
It only takes one day in the Edge to know it is something very special. I learned practical business tools and techniques and more importantly, I learned "who I needed to be" in order to grow a world-class organization. That is something that is not taught in school, but it is taught in the Edge.
The Edge is a special opportunity and an incredible treasure for people who are committed to creating amazing results in life.
Seth Epstein, Chief Catalyst
The AVM
I started it with only an idea and within 5 years, with the courses support, built the company into a 50-person organization, which I sold for over $30 million dollars.
It would be normal to take the credit myself but I am 100% clear that it would NOT have happened, period, if I had not been in the Entrepreneurial Edge.
It only takes one day in the Edge to know it is something very special. I learned practical business tools and techniques and more importantly, I learned "who I needed to be" in order to grow a world-class organization. That is something that is not taught in school, but it is taught in the Edge.
The Edge is a special opportunity and an incredible treasure for people who are committed to creating amazing results in life.
Seth Epstein, Chief Catalyst
The AVM
The teachings and technology I have learned from Consulting Alliance over the years has transformed my company from a little mom & pop shop to restaurants that are generating over 11 million dollars in sales. The course and staff are amazing, the results that we keep producing are why I return year after year and I have also put our entire management team through the program. The course works and I would recommend it to any business.
Chris Shaw, President
DCSS Inc. Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill, Baja Betty’s & Gossip Grill
Chris Shaw, President
DCSS Inc. Urban Mo’s Bar & Grill, Baja Betty’s & Gossip Grill
The business benefits that I have received as a participant in the Edge and Mastery programs and the work that I have done with Consulting Alliance, Patricia McDade and her team as a whole is immeasurable but also measurable.
My business has grown from a two-person "idea" with gross sales of $125,000 to a thriving global business with over 4 million in gross sales. This transformation occurred due to the technology, guidance and continued learning with Consulting Alliance. In addition to this growth, part of this design and transition was to selling stock of my company and join a large company to excel the growth and profit. This occurred in 2008 with the skills I learned through Consulting Alliance.
The areas that are immeasurable are the overall impact that Consulting Alliance has made on my day-to-day life and the personal design of my life. Along these lines, I met my husband in the Mastery program. Building my personal life was also an area that I wanted to impact and it all happened on Consulting Alliance's "playing field". My entire life has been designed and created out of the work with Consulting Alliance - my business, financial wealth, my marriage, relationships with family and staff. Here is to the next 10 years working with Consulting Alliance and the sky is the limit!
Kristin Petrovich-Kennedy, President
Createasphere
My business has grown from a two-person "idea" with gross sales of $125,000 to a thriving global business with over 4 million in gross sales. This transformation occurred due to the technology, guidance and continued learning with Consulting Alliance. In addition to this growth, part of this design and transition was to selling stock of my company and join a large company to excel the growth and profit. This occurred in 2008 with the skills I learned through Consulting Alliance.
The areas that are immeasurable are the overall impact that Consulting Alliance has made on my day-to-day life and the personal design of my life. Along these lines, I met my husband in the Mastery program. Building my personal life was also an area that I wanted to impact and it all happened on Consulting Alliance's "playing field". My entire life has been designed and created out of the work with Consulting Alliance - my business, financial wealth, my marriage, relationships with family and staff. Here is to the next 10 years working with Consulting Alliance and the sky is the limit!
Kristin Petrovich-Kennedy, President
Createasphere
The Entrepreneurial Edge remains a life altering presence in my life.
Fourteen years ago, I found the Edge and have continued to participate every year, every session since.
In the beginning, I was a burned out real estate agent “wanting” to return to acting, working hard and being exhausted. At the first “informational meeting” for the Edge I decided to try it out. My attitude was “what the heck, this might work”.
“Might work” was the understatement of my life! Today I remain a consistently top producing agent with Coldwell Banker in San Francisco, and an actor with an agent performing in leading roles in the smaller San Francisco theaters. I also currently chair the Board of Z Space a remarkable organization bringing new theatre work styles of presentation to the public in our newly acquired theatre space in San Francisco.
In the near future look for me on the London stage while maintaining my real estate business.
I am alive, engaged in life, energized and most of all grateful for the life I have – Thanks to the Entrepreneurial Edge.
Join us – you won’t regret it!
Margel Kaufman, Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker
Fourteen years ago, I found the Edge and have continued to participate every year, every session since.
In the beginning, I was a burned out real estate agent “wanting” to return to acting, working hard and being exhausted. At the first “informational meeting” for the Edge I decided to try it out. My attitude was “what the heck, this might work”.
“Might work” was the understatement of my life! Today I remain a consistently top producing agent with Coldwell Banker in San Francisco, and an actor with an agent performing in leading roles in the smaller San Francisco theaters. I also currently chair the Board of Z Space a remarkable organization bringing new theatre work styles of presentation to the public in our newly acquired theatre space in San Francisco.
In the near future look for me on the London stage while maintaining my real estate business.
I am alive, engaged in life, energized and most of all grateful for the life I have – Thanks to the Entrepreneurial Edge.
Join us – you won’t regret it!
Margel Kaufman, Real Estate Agent
Coldwell Banker
What the Edge/Mastery Program has meant for me:
I have gone from facing bankruptcy when I started to triple (300%) increase in gross sales currently.
When I joined, work was a burden. Now I am very gratified by it, enjoy it, and my confidence level has increased 80%.
Patricia McDade is phenomenal, brilliant, and uncanny in her “reading” of the members of the class. Her suggestions are incisive, wonderfully creative, and demanding of excellence – but only to the level she believes is appropriate for the individual.
The process she creates in the class allows for generosity and excellence and supportive camaraderie amongst people from diverse cultural, business, and financial-success backgrounds.
The respect for each individual in the class is palpable.
As a result of all this chemistry, I leave each session encouraged and excited about moving my business forward with all of the new ideas that I generated as a result of participating in the session.
In addition, the consultants Patricia has provided for us are at the top of their game and committed to our successes.
Nothing preempts my attending Mastery sessions. I know I would never have achieved all that I have without the Mastery program.
Thank you Patricia and staff.
Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D.
The Lippman Center for Optimal Health
I have gone from facing bankruptcy when I started to triple (300%) increase in gross sales currently.
When I joined, work was a burden. Now I am very gratified by it, enjoy it, and my confidence level has increased 80%.
Patricia McDade is phenomenal, brilliant, and uncanny in her “reading” of the members of the class. Her suggestions are incisive, wonderfully creative, and demanding of excellence – but only to the level she believes is appropriate for the individual.
The process she creates in the class allows for generosity and excellence and supportive camaraderie amongst people from diverse cultural, business, and financial-success backgrounds.
The respect for each individual in the class is palpable.
As a result of all this chemistry, I leave each session encouraged and excited about moving my business forward with all of the new ideas that I generated as a result of participating in the session.
In addition, the consultants Patricia has provided for us are at the top of their game and committed to our successes.
Nothing preempts my attending Mastery sessions. I know I would never have achieved all that I have without the Mastery program.
Thank you Patricia and staff.
Cathie-Ann Lippman, M.D.
The Lippman Center for Optimal Health
We have been in the Edge for over a decade. That in itself attests to the value we receive from the program year after year.
Each successive year we have been in the Edge has lead to financial improvement over the prior year. Our revenue has increased each year. Our profit has increased each year.
We believe our continuing financial improvement has been the result of our continuing system and infrastructure improvement gained from the Edge. Processes run more efficiently and effectively, which has resulted in greater financial results.
Michael Shimokaji, Partner
Shimokaji & Associates, P.C.
Each successive year we have been in the Edge has lead to financial improvement over the prior year. Our revenue has increased each year. Our profit has increased each year.
We believe our continuing financial improvement has been the result of our continuing system and infrastructure improvement gained from the Edge. Processes run more efficiently and effectively, which has resulted in greater financial results.
Michael Shimokaji, Partner
Shimokaji & Associates, P.C.
Graham Dockrill, Vice President of Sales and Co-Founder of hairyLemon believes the growth of his business and process changes are a direct result of the Mastery Program and the conversations he has had there. Graham is directly responsible for the Pacific North West clients and works in both California and Oregon. His company was recently awarded the American Chamber of Commerce award for excellence in his industry. Graham has 12 years experience in the web industry and is responsible for strategic partnerships with key clients. Graham is also recognized as an expert in his field and regularly speaks at professional engagements.
Recently celebrating 10 years in operation hairyLemon have moved into a new purpose designed office with a strong focus on customer and staff satisfaction including a central city location with 360 degree views, three characteristic meeting rooms, touch screens showcasing our clients work, a breakout room with Nintendo Wii, hammock swings, and an electrifying decor to inspire our staff and their creative minds.
Graham Dockrill, Vice President of Sales / Co-Founder
hairyLemon
Recently celebrating 10 years in operation hairyLemon have moved into a new purpose designed office with a strong focus on customer and staff satisfaction including a central city location with 360 degree views, three characteristic meeting rooms, touch screens showcasing our clients work, a breakout room with Nintendo Wii, hammock swings, and an electrifying decor to inspire our staff and their creative minds.
Graham Dockrill, Vice President of Sales / Co-Founder
hairyLemon
When I mentioned to a friend that I was going to a session of the Mastery Course he asked, “Didn’t you do that last year?” “Yes,” I replied and the year before that and the year before that.” I have been involved with Consulting Alliance since 1995 getting inspiration, new ideas, motivation, and business at each session. I have learned a transformational way of thinking about and doing business that has gained me respect and admiration in my community and especially among my clients who get extraordinary service. As a result, 90% of my business is from referrals. The benefits gained from the Mastery Course go far beyond business. I am a better family member, friend and contributor to the community as a result of my commitment to living the values I am reminded of on those special Sundays.
Dr. Bee Epstein-Shepherd, President
Becoming Media
Dr. Bee Epstein-Shepherd, President
Becoming Media
I can't recommend this program enough. Attending Mastery six times a year allows me to step back from the day-to-day issues and look at who I am in business, who I'm being for my clients, and what possibilities I can create for my future. The teachings and concepts from this program continue to serve me in business and in my personal life. I'm in action, I'm focused on possibilities and not sucked into the current "story" about how awful the economy is or how hard it is to keep a business going. On top of that, I have a close group of friends and associates in the program. We support one another, we do business together, we refer one another and we always stand for what works. I've been part of this program for fifteen years and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Jennifer Larsen Morrow, President
Creative Company, Inc.
Jennifer Larsen Morrow, President
Creative Company, Inc.
When I started the Edge 4 years ago, Hoopnotica's annual sales were $46,000. This last year we broke $1MM, and this year we are tracking $2.2MM. We have grown and matured from a company that was understaffed and poorly managed to a tightly knit operating machine. The major point where we turned around was when I stepped up to be a better leader, and started managing for results.
This took some effort. It was hard for me to surrender to the program: I was already a wealthy woman, and thought that I could simply "buy my way out" of certain problems. I didn't like confronting things I didn't want to, and was hard headed. I am still hard headed, but now I am able to take that and make it positive, as I stand powerfully in what’s important. I no longer whine about situations that are "beyond my control". Instead, I am a powerful and creative stand for what is possible in life.
My life is amazing, and continues to get better and better each day. Aside from my business endeavors, my personal life is easier to manage. I am a stronger person with stronger personal relationships because people can count on me now. When I give my word to someone, I follow through. I am an awesome friend to have, and I have remarkable friends.
My relationship with my children is exactly how I want it. I love those two little cuties SO much, and they are a huge part of my life without competing with the rest of my high- profile life. I make regular television appearances (long days, lots of travel). My children can count on me to be there when they expect me to be, and I do not carry the burden of guilt that I used to. This is exponentially valuable to me.
I look forward to using what I have learned in the Edge for the rest of my life. It is an education worth its weight in gold. I have spent thousands of dollars on my education- in college and out. The Edge is something that I have always received a return on, and I am grateful for the experience.
Gabriella Redding, President
Hoopnotica, Inc.
This took some effort. It was hard for me to surrender to the program: I was already a wealthy woman, and thought that I could simply "buy my way out" of certain problems. I didn't like confronting things I didn't want to, and was hard headed. I am still hard headed, but now I am able to take that and make it positive, as I stand powerfully in what’s important. I no longer whine about situations that are "beyond my control". Instead, I am a powerful and creative stand for what is possible in life.
My life is amazing, and continues to get better and better each day. Aside from my business endeavors, my personal life is easier to manage. I am a stronger person with stronger personal relationships because people can count on me now. When I give my word to someone, I follow through. I am an awesome friend to have, and I have remarkable friends.
My relationship with my children is exactly how I want it. I love those two little cuties SO much, and they are a huge part of my life without competing with the rest of my high- profile life. I make regular television appearances (long days, lots of travel). My children can count on me to be there when they expect me to be, and I do not carry the burden of guilt that I used to. This is exponentially valuable to me.
I look forward to using what I have learned in the Edge for the rest of my life. It is an education worth its weight in gold. I have spent thousands of dollars on my education- in college and out. The Edge is something that I have always received a return on, and I am grateful for the experience.
Gabriella Redding, President
Hoopnotica, Inc.
