Coaching Testimonials
"I began working with Linda before my college graduation in 2006. Until that time I had been studying Graphic Design to land a good job working for a large company, one more of the hive. Linda helped focus me, and walked me through the steps to becoming a successful business owner. We covered how to draw up an initial business plan and create a company mission. From there, we began talking about market research and knowing the competition. I was able to better understand how, even though I would be a recent college grad, I may be able to compete in a larger market. She also taught me the subtleties of good business. Linda helped start my professional network, helped me make good and lasting business contacts and friendships, and believed in my company. Since then, I have began marketing myself further in an attempt to take my business to the next level. If you are starting out, or need advice on how to make your business work, I recommend Linda Steele, because she practices what she preaches and her advice is based on pure experience." --Michael Vible, Alexandria, Virginia
"Thank you so much- waht an informative session. You are a pleuthra of knowledge and information. You have give me the encouragement needed to make the company a success!!" --Sherrie Tennessee Harris, Miami, Florida
"Thank you so much- waht an informative session. You are a pleuthra of knowledge and information. You have give me the encouragement needed to make the company a success!!" --Sherrie Tennessee Harris, Miami, Florida
Consulting Testimonials
"Linda is truly remarkable. She helped us with several projects from reviewing our website to instituting a social media plan. Linda's suggestions for our website were intelligent and right on the money. She also designed our Spa Packages, Wedding Packages and Spa Parties. She wrote several press releases for our spa and encouraged us to put them on our website as a way to gain SEO." -- H. Jolly, Shear Shack, Alexandria, VA
"I run a small massage therapy center with 6 full time and part time employees. My independent contractors were having trouble re-booking clients, and I was concerned about an overall lack of professionalism among the contractors. Linda did a short facilitation on re-booking clients and lead a discussion with them on professionalism. As an incentive she offered them CEs if they read her book on Marketing and took a quiz.
Linda made several recommendations to me including releasing an independent contractor who was causing trouble and developing policies and procedures. While I didn't fire the contractor immediately, ultimately I found that Linda was correct and dismissing the contractor solved many problems at the center and gave me much relief. Linda wrote my center's new policies and procedures for me to review and modify and saved me hours of time and effort.
In all I strongly recommend Linda to any small business owner. She is professional and efficient. Her consultation added value to my business and improved the professionalism of the contractors. I found that the fee I paid Linda for her work was a value and in the long run improved the contractors professionalism and re-booking." --V. H. Fairfax Co. VA
"I run a small massage therapy center with 6 full time and part time employees. My independent contractors were having trouble re-booking clients, and I was concerned about an overall lack of professionalism among the contractors. Linda did a short facilitation on re-booking clients and lead a discussion with them on professionalism. As an incentive she offered them CEs if they read her book on Marketing and took a quiz.
Linda made several recommendations to me including releasing an independent contractor who was causing trouble and developing policies and procedures. While I didn't fire the contractor immediately, ultimately I found that Linda was correct and dismissing the contractor solved many problems at the center and gave me much relief. Linda wrote my center's new policies and procedures for me to review and modify and saved me hours of time and effort.
In all I strongly recommend Linda to any small business owner. She is professional and efficient. Her consultation added value to my business and improved the professionalism of the contractors. I found that the fee I paid Linda for her work was a value and in the long run improved the contractors professionalism and re-booking." --V. H. Fairfax Co. VA