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Testimonials | What Others Have To Say...
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Business Testimonials
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Stuart B, Nonprofit Executive
"Thank you so much for this last year of coaching. Thanks to you I now have the job of my dreams, finally, at age 59! At the close of our year together, I was offered the position of President of the Foundation for Free Enterprise. This, after one year of struggling to deal with trying to make a living at things that I was only marginally interested in. You kept me in touch with who I was, who I wanted to be and how I wanted to live my life. I kept at it thanks to you."
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Lorraine G, e-Commerce Consultant and Webmaster
"Thank you for being such a good PROVOCATIVE LISTENER. You asked me just the right questions at just the right moments - and you drew me out and got me talking and saying things I didn't even know I was thinking. I must say that just talking to you became an adventure in self-discovery. Many thanks." |
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Bill R, Marketing Director, Musician, Real Estate Investor
"Since I began my coaching sessions with Stuart, I've been consistently moving forward. More importantly, I'm moving towards the goals that are most important to me. I tend to be a bit of an overachiever, and I love variety, so I get my hands and brain into lots of different things. Stuart really helps me stay focused. In his gentle, firm, insightful way, he helps guide me toward the goals that really feel right to me. We sometimes change our focus and make adjustments, but only in response to feedback from myself that Stuart has helped elicit, and which I often didn't listen to until he helped me find it! It's obvious that he loves working with people, and his passion for self-improvement, a strong family, ever-deepening spirituality, and an exceptional life makes every session a joy. Thanks, Stuart!" |
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Larry O, Project Manager
"Stuart helped me sort through the mush and get right down to brass tacks.He has an easy going way that leads one to directly hone in on what is important and to work with a person to arrive at solutions and options. It is fun and informative having Stuart as a personal coach. He is very knowledgeable and cuts to the chase. I have definitely benefited from having Stuart coach me. It has been a valuable experience".
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Christopher A, Financial Advisor o:p>
"I met Stuart in 2004 and scheduled a visit aiming to improve how I run my practice. In a short span Stuart helped me identify things that were impediments to achieving the level of success I aim for, particularly negative behaviors I unwittingly allowed to become habits. As a result, my goals are clearer, my attitude and confidence is renewed, and I am grateful for his sage counsel."o:p> |
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Alex S, Professional Musician
"Stuart's guidance and insight really helped me determine my priorities and create an action plan for success. He has the ability to effectively reflect my issues back to me in ways that make them much more clear, so that in the end, I am able to answer many of my own questions. His approach is thoughtful, supportive, non-intimidating, and conducive to growth. Thanks Stuart!" |
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Mike K, Career Seeker
"Let me just start off by saying that my coach and the SuccessTracs coaching program have made a huge difference in my life. My coach, Stuart Kaufman, has guided me to success in many areas of my life. When I started the SuccessTracs coaching program I had a goal of transitioning to a career that was more fulfilling and that would allow me to make money doing something that I love. With Stuart’s patience and commitment to my goals, I am successfully designing a career that utilizes my natural talents and desires. My coach helped me outline a vision for my ideal career, create a career transition action plan and track progress towards my career transition goals.
With the help of Stuart, I was also able to gain the courage to solicit feedback from friends, family and peers to gain insight into my natural talents and strengths. This process was very helpful because I gained valuable insight on strengths that I was not aware that I had while gaining clarity and confirmation on other strengths that I knew I possessed. As a result of this process I have identified three distinct career fields that intrigue me based on my skills, talents and interests and I am gaining tremendous insight by performing exploration interviews with people in these areas. I have completed over 20 of these interviews and will be narrowing my focus to one specific career area within the next two weeks.
I am so excited to be on this path. This process has been possible because of Stuart’s ability to keep me focused on my personal and professional objectives. He has helped me to understand that whatever outcome happens is the right one for me and to not be attached to any specific outcome. This has given me a tremendous amount of peace and clarity.
As a result of coaching and using the Tracker I have also achieved results in many other areas of my life. I recently started meditating every morning which has given me a tremendous burst of energy and focus in my life. I am also more focused on my health and exercise habits and I have run five 5K races and one 10K race since starting my SuccessTracs coaching. I had never run a race prior to this.
I have improved my relationships with my wife, family and friends by being more open and honest with them and I have gained many new and empowering friends as a result.
I am also moving closer to my financial goals by working with my coach to create an investment education plan. I study something from this plan a minimum of 30 minutes a day and I have doubled my passive income through real estate to $660 per month. This is an extra $4,000 per year that I am going to put to use creating even more passive income. I have also improved my investment returns in other areas as a result of my commitment to learning a little bit more each day.
Stuart has helped me to identify specific desired outcomes, realize a purpose and develop a plan of action to create an amazing life and career. Our coaching sessions are always targeted to my specific needs and have a clear purpose and outcome. I am very excited about the results that I have been able to achieve after just a few months of working with my coach and the SuccessTracs program. Thank you Stuart for being a great coach!” |
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Steve F, Stock Trader
"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding job you have done in coaching me. I approached you several months ago to explore whether I should hire you to assist me in multiplying the success of my business – trading stocks from my office at home. If I had only known how successful your coaching would turn out to be, I would have hired you three years ago when I started.
I have seen extraordinarily good results in my work since you started coaching me, approximately 50% more income than I would have had without the coaching, by my best estimate. Two aspects of what we have done together were the keys to my success.
First, you took me through a structured and professional review of my goals and objectives for my business activities. Before we started working together, I was dissipating too much energy worrying if I was in the right business, and wondering how to figure out if I should be doing something else. We quickly addressed that issue, which gave me a wonderful opportunity to focus on my work.
Second, we worked together to identify what I could do that would have the greatest impact in producing successful results. We honed in on one area that has made a great difference in my monthly income: a structured nightly planning session for the next day’s work. In two and a half years in this business, I had done that only a handful of times, because of lack of focus and a desire to “do more research” every night, instead of pulling my research together in a focused way. What I have found is that taking the time at the end of each day to prepare a brief formal, written plan for the next day is the best thing that I can do to improve my results. Your assistance in developing this insight and in building up the self-discipline to stick with it has been wonderful.
My current plan is to continue with the coaching, for one simple reason. It works.
Thanks, Stuart, for being so good at what you do.”
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Tonya E, Administrative Manager
"Having someone from the outside look at your situation is fantastic. Stuart is able to objectively provide you with coaching that ensures that "you" are able to make the best of all situations. Learning and growing is all part of his style of coaching.”
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Jory K, Small Business Owner
“Stuart has been instrumental in the forward progress of my business. We've worked together on developing my goals, and have analyzed what things are holding me back. He helps keep me focused on these goals rather than using a "problem solving" approach. This perspective has been very valuable to me; it is energizing and it helps me feel creative and empowered. I don't so much ask Stuart for solutions to my problems, rather, he helps me originate my own strategies to keep moving along on the road of success.”o:p> |
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Ralph K, Project Manager and Authoro:p>o:p>
“I recently had the good fortune to use Stuart's services which immediately paid for itself. Not only did he help me crystallize my thoughts but he also enabled me to develop a meaningful action plan to get the results I desire. Thanks again, Stuart.” |
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Celeste E, Hospital Services Manager
"I found working with Stuart helpful to clarify what I really wanted. He thoughtfully helped me determine the steps to get there, and most importantly, creatively deal with whatever barriers had stopped me before, and take that first critical step.”
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Rick B, Hospital Manager
"I am very satisfied and thankful for the experience of working with Stuart in this capacity. I grew a tremendous amount. Stuart helped me focus on developing my time management, communication and delegation skills. He supported me in developing a process that I use to hold my staff accountable for projects they are assigned. Stuart also helped me move out of my comfort zone, and he created a space where it was safe to "try on" new ideas. I feel more confident managing my staff as a result of working with Stuart." |
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Alan Y, Medical Office Manager
“I wanted to say that my work with Stuart has opened my flood gates. Just asking a few key questions, and the request to answer them, has helped me to move forward and become unstuck. Several months ago I found myself dissatisfied and unsure of my direction. A midlife crisis for sure. But with Stuart's help, his great wisdom and determination for success I was able to gain my footing again. The changes I've made were simple but profound, I am enjoying my personal and professional life much more and that is all I was asking for. Thanks Stuart.” |
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Real Estate Professional Testimonials
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Debi F, Residential & Investment Specialist
"I would like to thank you for helping me to change my business from just okay, to exactly where I want to be and beyond. Since we began our coaching sessions, I have been able to make a six -figure income and not work anymore than I was working before. A huge accomplishment for me was scheduling my day off every week, and actually taking the day off. Also, I no longer feel stressed about where my next client is coming from. I know where they are coming from, because I call and meet with my Sphere regularly. Thank you again, Stuart, for all your help." |
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Michele L, Residential Sales Specialist
"Stuart helped me to realize my goals in 2004. Then, he encouraged me to reach higher! With one year of Stuart's coaching, my income increased by 50%. Stuart helped me to stay focused and he inspired me to plan and perform. With his guidance, in 2005, I intend to double my income and I know he will help me to continue to strive to be the best I can be. Hats off to you Stuart! Thanks for your help."
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Janet H, Managing Broker
"Stuart’s business coaching has helped me to focus on my goals and priorities and most importantly to take action. I have accomplished a great deal in just two months, both professionally and personally. I feel empowered knowing that I’m working on my long and short-term goals. I would recommend him to professionals who want to focus their time and energy on what is important. The results are rewarding." |
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Georg S, Real Estate Broker
"I want to thank you for having taken on the coaching of my entire staff. Your instruction (and coaching) brought to light the value of basic fundamentals that we all tend to over look that can bring about more business as well as balance in our daily lives. As a result of implementing your suggestions, I have seen a significant increase in the number of listings I have obtained not to mention buyers as well. Thank You!"
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Cathy B, Real Estate Agent
"Working with Stuart was very valuable to me because it helped unlock my true potential and made my goals tangible - both of which can be difficult tasks. Stuart provided me with space and motivation to take the time and write out my goals and set achievable milestones to complete them."
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Ralph C, Real Estate Agent
"I appreciate the help you have given me in my efforts to improve my business as a Realtor. The sessions were well planned, thoughtful and effective in helping me to focus on my strengths and optimize my business.”
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Charles H, Real Estate Agent
"Stuart has been fantastic at helping me set realistic goals and in exploring areas of difficulty that kept me from my potential in my business. In just three weeks I was more motivated, productive and confident. Thanks Stuart!”
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Kent S, Real Estate Agent
"I would have to say that if I were to put my finger on the most important and impactful step I have taken to improve my business as a real estate agent during the past 10 years, it would have to be that I hired you as my business coach. Since doing so in October, 2002, you have helped me to better organize my business, to set meaningful goals and, step by step, to achieve them.
As a result of your input, encouragement and accountability, I have managed to raised by annual gross sales consistently into the mid-$300,000 range while working significantly fewer hours to achieve this. The key to this success, I believe, is that you have been successful in helping me to step out of my business on a regular basis with the intent of working on my business. This has helped me to focus not only on "doing things right" but on "doing the right things." By helping me step back from my business, you have helped me identify my most productive, high-return activities and helped me make sure I spend most of my time on those activities.o:p>
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Looking back now, I realize that the best return I have enjoyed since beginning my coaching with you has less to do with my business that it does with my overall quality of life. As a direct result of your coaching, I have learned, and am continuing to learn, how to focus first on my overall life objectives as a husband, father and more healthy individual, and only then upon my business as a tool to support those objectives. This is steadily helping me to evolve from being a "crisis manager" of an all-consuming business into a vastly more balanced and content person.o:p>
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Consequently, Stuart, you should take this letter not only as a pat on the back for your fine coaching efforts but as a very sincere thank you for all you have done to help me better my life."
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Debra S, Real Estate Brokero:p>
"When I accepted the position as Broker of the Windermere office I was unable to keep up with my habit of working out regularly and having a healthy eating plan. Stuart called and offered to help my agents with their business goals and he said he could help me get back on track with my fitness goals, too. He helped me pinpoint the habits and attitudes that constantly jeopardize my success and I am happy to say I am now back on track and getting back in shape!”
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Kevin B, Real Estate Agent
“Working with Stuart provided me with a third party perspective of my business and the effectiveness of my marketing efforts. His suggestions, both simple business organizational practices and all encompassing philosophical approaches, have had a direct impact on my professional success. I look forward to continuing our professional consulting relationship as my business grows."
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MK, Real Estate Agent
"Thanks for the opportunity to have you coach me. Your questions helped direct me to new realizations and ways of viewing my situation. You helped me to explode some myths that were holding me back. The outcome was a useful result that I can put right to work right away, & already have. I’ve put a plan in place to have more, regular contact with my all important sphere of influence & to always ask for the referral business.” |
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Darrel S, Real Estate Agent
"Stuart's style is effective because he encourages self-examination and self-discovery as tools. He offers perspective, but allows you to answer your own questions and correct your own misconceptions. From there, it is much easier to become more confident, productive, and excited about work and life. He is like a talking mirror.” |
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Get Your Sphere In Gear Testimonials
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Phillip B, Associate Broker/Realtor
"Calling people in your sphere really works! I gained two new clients in the first month that would not have likely been referred to me had I not made the calls. These two sales will result in a total of $20,000 in commission. In working with Stuart, I’m now able to confidently and consistently connect with people in my sphere and have more referrals because of it!"
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Ed H, Real Estate Agent and Investor
"I learned that (by using the Get Your Sphere in Gear Program) making phone calls, asking for referrals, and staying in touch with past clients is not difficult at all."
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Ray Graves, John L. Scott Associate Broker
"Just this year I evaluated and analyzed what was working and what has not been as effective with regard to my marketing plan and how I do business. My conclusion is that although direct mail is most often utilized by Realtors, it is the least effective way of getting business; likewise is newspaper or real estate magazine advertising. I am exploring radio advertising and am happy that it does make my phone ring and drives individuals to my web site, but as of this time, it has not generated any business.
During the course of our coaching sessions, you have emphasized the importance of personal contact with past clients. This has been an important lesson for me because I have been reluctant to call individuals, as I did not want to appear too aggressive or pushy. I know that I detest being disturbed at home by sales calls and that was the major factor or excuse I used to justify not calling my sphere of influence and past clients.
This year looks to be my best ever in real estate. Where did all this business come from? It has come from referrals and past clients. Referrals were offered when I began calling as you had suggested or rather insisted that I do. Past clients also had new business for me. Whether they would have called me or not, I don’t know, but I was glad I made the effort and called. I got the business and the referrals. One referral has lead to three transactions so far with another on the way.
To my surprise, Stuart, not one person I called was unhappy to hear from me, nor did anyone hang up on me. I would advise any one that has had a successful relationship with a client to stay in PERSONAL touch. It works and I appreciate your help in getting me comfortable making those calls. You may give use my name as a testimonial and I would be happy to speak to anyone if they need additional convincing."
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Rebecca M, Real Estate Agent
Hey Stuart,
Thank you for stressing how important it is to keep in contact with your past clients! Even though I have not followed through with everything we had talked about (yet), with just a little effort, I made 8 phone calls one day to reach out with a few clients I have not talked with for quite some time. It was not as uncomfortable as I anticipated, but was rather quite enjoyable! Now, 2 months later, I have 6 solid transactions in the works that were strictly generated from these phone calls! Thank you again Stuart for pushing me outside of my box. The view is much nicer out here!
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Bob C, Home Mortgage Consultant
"Stuart, I have had great success with my new marketing strategy of calling at least 3 customers in my database per day. I have already closed one loan that came from these efforts and earned a commission of $4,800. I have two more referrals I have pre-approved that are actively looking to purchase new homes. I will earn approximately $6,000 more from those referrals. Your program has produced quick, rewarding, and tangible results."
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Kim G, Real Estate Agent
One part of the Get Your Sphere in Gear program that really works is CALLING YOUR SPHERE. During my 'first-ever slump' in real estate, when the new business just wasn't rolling my way, and I was tired of feeling some loss of control over my income, I sat down and did the simplest thing. I went through my database and personally called every single name. If they were past clients, I thanked them for the opportunity to work with them and for being a part of my achieving Presidents Award 2005 in my first full year. If they were friends, neighbors, or anyone else, I thanked them for their support and for believing in me.
I then took it one step further-I ASKED specifically for referrals of THEIR family, friends, and neighbors, closing with "so that I can keep doing what I love doing, please think of me when you hear of someone buying or selling a home." Up until now, I had relied on those passive lines on the bottom of emails, and notes..'Oh by the way, if you know of anyone, etc'. But it was very empowering to just ASK. I almost think they expected it, they were not in any way offended. They were happy I wanted to take care of their friends. Most importantly, it made me think of my business differently. It is OK to ask for more business, if you don't, you are deliberately walking away from business that could, should, be yours.
That same day, I opened my e-mail to find two referrals - the parents of past clients, and another past client who is now looking at buying a second home or investment property. A direct result of my client calls! If you want a way to kick start your business, this is the way to do it! |
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