Look at our numbers!
We were in a tight spot and now we are able to do active debt reduction. The business is thriving and we are confident we’ll do well in the current economy.
My first quarter revenue in 2008 was equal to my total revenue for all of 2007!
I am halfway to my annual revenue goal at the beginning of quarter two; I trained an assistant, got a web page put together, hired someone to help with marketing, and plan to take 8 weeks of vacation in 2008!
We’ve nearly doubled our sales!
Cynthia brought order to our business by showing us how to achieve excellence in our retail store. Who knew the numbers could be so sexy!
2006 sales went from 0-$185K and this year will be even better!
I regained my core confidence by having to verbalize, write things down and engage in the planning process.
I started at zero and now I have clients and income!
I wanted to do things right from the beginning and knew I needed guidance. I wanted to work with Cynthia because she had started, run and sold a successful company.
I love my business!
Two years ago I was burnt out and ready to fold. But now I’m excited about going to work every day.
I have changed direction as a result of the work I am doing with Cynthia
How did you find out about Women Building Business?
I met Cynthia through Judy Baker who brought me to the Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. I had heard positive feedback about Cynthia, I had just started my business and I knew I needed tools to transition from the corporate world to being a solo entrepreneur.
What made you want to sign up to take a course with Cynthia? What business problems were you hoping to solve/master?
I gained a lot of respect for Cynthia and I wanted to work with her because she was experienced and knew what she was doing. She is a good mix of being tough, calling us on our stuff, but being compassionate at the same time. Plus, I like working in groups.
I wanted a clear direction and knew the business plan would help me focus. Since I had no previous experience I needed to understand what to do and how to go about doing it.
Which courses have you taken from Cynthia?
Women Building Business One Page Business Plan class, a Biz Diva class and Sales & Marketing Now!
What is the most important thing you’ve learned? The most surprising or unexpected thing?
The process of developing the business plan helped me clarify my direction, set priorities, get things out of my head and allowed me to create a road map of where I wanted to go.
Marketing was a mystery, so developing my target market helped me narrow down the possibilities and focus. Being focused in one place is easier and more productive than being all over the map. I have changed direction as a result of the work I am doing with Cynthia.
How have your business skills grown?
Having practiced communicating with business owners I can now market myself more effectively. Now that I know my target market I can focus my efforts more successfully.
I am better at looking at the bigger picture- seeing how the root problem causes the larger problem and not getting overwhelmed by the minutia.
How has your business (and personal life) improved as a result?
I am better at expressing myself and talking about what I do. My confidence has improved both personally and professionally, and this is a big deal!
Would you encourage others to take classes with Cynthia?
Yes. Cynthia’s experience comes through and she knows what she is doing. Plus she is a good teacher and really cares about her clients and the outcome.
— Susan Tollefson
Owner, Inside Out Business Systems
One of the first things I did was to reduce my overhead by half!
I reduced my monthly overhead by about $2500, which gave me breathing room and I was able to start thinking more clearly.
I found out that I was doing lots of things right. I didn’t know that before the class!
I learned the importance of having a big picture view of my company. I want to invest in my business now to reap the rewards later.
The most important thing I learned is that being part of a supportive group is priceless.
Rather than sharing my business trials and tribulations with my husband, I now have a group of people who will listen to me and provide useful feedback.
I surpassed my first year’s sales goal by 25%!
A year ago I opened my business in a small conservative town of 20,000 people who didn’t know what life coaching was. I now have an average of 10-15 coaching clients a week.
My revenue increased far beyond my expectations!
When I first started working with Cynthia three years ago, my business grossed about $30K. Last year, it grossed over $400K.
