Speaking testimonials and client success stories who achieved
results with EnergizeGrowth systems
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 "In
light of the changing dynamics within the residential and
resort industry sector, we began experiencing unsteady progress
towards our five-year "Big Audacious Goal" (BAG)
profit target. We needed to take proactive measures that would
help us return to more consistent progress towards our BAG.
Lisa Nirell conducted surveys and planning sessions with the
Executive Council to identify what talent and leadership styles
we were lacking. She and the Council discovered a lack of
clear understanding of the company's core values. This was
causing some costly communications breakdowns for new employees
and managers.
This engagement helped us realize that we needed to refine
our core values to help the entire organization adopt them.
Working with Lisa significantly contributed to strengthening
the culture we have created and the "Big Audacious Goal"
we have established. This enables us to be the first choice
of customers seeking the highest value in real estate and
service."
Jerry Andres, CEO
Jeld-Wen Development Inc.
 "We
recently re-branded our company and expanded abroad.
We were having problems with assimilating our strategic
goals, values, and mission across the global organization.
As executives, we were spending nearly half
of our time sorting out customer misunderstandings and
internal communications problems, and very little time
on planning. As a result, we were missing out on six
and seven figure business opportunities. "As
we expanded abroad, we used tribal knowledge to communicate
our culture. This required way too much micro-management."
After working with Lisa and her team, we now announce
and track our strategic goals on a quarterly basis,
and people pick pieces of those that they'll help the
company do. By linking our strategy and employee development
through the Personal Strategic Plan process,
we saw a direct impact on the bottom line. Collection
time has gone from 75 days down to 45 days, and our
CFO was featured in Inc. Magazine for our innovative
cash management strategies."
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Robert (Bob) Zeigenfuse,
Founder and President of Avanceon
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"Before I invested in Lisa's
multimedia system, I was experiencing slow and undirected
growth. I began working with Lisa to clarify my vision
for growing the business and the results have been excellent.
I have found clarity and focus, as well as improved
confidence in our offerings.
Within four months, we closed the gap between our vision
for growth and our sales pipeline. Our pipeline
of "ideal clients" doubled to $435,000 when
we applied the EnergizeGrowth models. I now schedule
time each week to work on my business strategy, marketing
plan and family activities."
Patricia Bramhall, Founder
Tydak Consulting Services, LLC
 "Before
working with Lisa, I loved what I did, but my inspiration
was lagging. I was grossly under-charging for my services.
I didn't realize the value I brought to the world.
After I joined the EnergizeMarketing Action
Group, she helped me realize that I should be compensated
in line with the value I bring to my clients. In my
latest proposal, I tripled my fees because I'm
no longer afraid to charge what I'm worth.
I also created a clear marketing plan that was broken
down into steps that were easy to complete. I didn't
feel overwhelmed. After designing my speaking
strategy with Lisa, I booked six speaking engagements
within 3 weeks to audiences of my 'perfect clients.'
Lisa taught me not only the practical side of marketing,
but how to stay inspired. I would recommend her program
to anyone who wants to grow their business and do what
they're passionate about in this world."
Vicki Flier-Hudson, President
Highroad
Global Services
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 "Before
I started with Lisa, I was networking everywhere, and
describing what my company does to whoever would listen.
However, I wasn't bringing in the business. When I joined
the EnergizeMarketing Group, I finally identified my
ideal client so that I can describe it effectively to
others. My Power Group was a source for critical reviews
as to how others received my message. It wasn't always
the same message I thought I was sending!
Lisa is excellent at taking the ideas that I have and
adding that little twist that makes it a wow. In
the first three months of this year, I have closed business
amounting to double my earnings for all of last year.
If you're the owner of a services business and are frustrated
with the progress of your company, Lisa can help you
relieve your frustrations."
Lanny Feder, President
Protective
Intellectual Property Services, LLC
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 "Before
I started working with Lisa, I had huge gaps in my marketing
methods. I was conducting business on an hourly basis,
I didn't have a website, and I wasn't even networking
effectively.
After I purchased her multimedia program and started
listening to it, I knew I had to learn more of what
she had to offer. Then I joined the EnergizeMarketing
Action Group. Because of the Group accountability
and Lisa's incredible support, my fees increased significantly,
and I'm doing business on a project basis.
The Action Group she has put together has been instrumental.
Lisa is the most amazing mentor I have come across.
If you want to build your services business,
Lisa is the person you need to see!"
Jacque Hadden, President, Key2Growth
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run time 2 min.)
 "My
company was in need of serious growth so that my wife
and I could reach an income level that would allow us
to retire comfortably. After hearing Lisa, I wanted
to learn how better to market our company. One of the
first things that I learned in the Action Group was
that I was the limiting factor to the growth of our
business. I learned how to change my way of
thinking, how to identify my ideal customer, and how
to reach those customers.
Lisa's action groups help maintain accountability for
the work that needs to be done. The quality
of people that Lisa attracts really helps get you over
any mental hurdles that you may be having in the development
of your own marketing plan. Not only did they
hold me accountable, they became my mastermind group
and my friends.
Lisa's company name – EnergizeGrowth
-- says it all. If you are a services company
that is tired of not getting enough clients and are
not sure how to reach them, then you need to call Lisa."
Mike Davis, President, TMT Home Remodelers
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run time 2 min.)
"Lisa Nirell has excellent communication skills,
deep knowledge of strategic planning, the ability to
balance multiple stakeholder input (often conflicting),
and the ability to develop a winning strategic growth
plan. In addition, Lisa understands that what gets measured
gets done. She ensured that we identified next steps,
roles and responsibilities at the end of each planning
meeting. She has the experience, education and attitude
to turn a visioning process into a program that you
can execute!"
Drew Child, President
Alpine Internet Solutions, Inc.
"We recently announced a new company direction
and strategy. After we launched the EnergizeGrowth
Profile Program with our leadership team, we uncovered
two major roadblocks to our success, which put us at
risk of losing market opportunity and creating a lot
of wasted effort. The Profile Program not only saved
us months of failed energy and effort with our leadership
team--it also helped me personally get my priorities
back in order in less than two weeks."
John Sundberg, CEO
Kinetic Data
"Within weeks, The EnergizeGrowth Profile service
helped us identify 2 strategies that would drive sales and
marketing initiatives in the broadcast and business market
space. This allowed us to immediately develop the critical
goals to ensure the success of our Professional Services leaders."
Dan Wiersma, Executive VP
Sony Corporation, San Diego CA
 "When
I started the EnergizeMarketing
program, marketing was difficult and embarrassing. Previous
attempts to attract clients were easily dismissed as "their
fault" for not getting it. After trying multiple programs,
the results were the same. My approach to marketing was a
scattered set of actions that were hit-and-miss at best.
Something dramatic changed soon after completing the first
few homework assignments. I noticed I was acting like a victim
and was holding myself back from within. Now aware of my surroundings,
a unique perspective emerged of my company's identity.
The toughest sell was to myself. After I closed a major engagement,
my firm began to show noticeable improvements. Marketing is
not just important to the business; marketing IS the business.
Ready. Aim. Fire! Fire! Fire! My stance, vision, and target
are the result of working with Lisa Nirell - a person to whom
I will always be forever grateful."
Leo Gillen, President,
Leo
Gillen Consulting
 "Lisa's
direct style, combined with over 2 years' CEO research, sends
a strong and vital message on the attributes that clearly
separate thriving businesses from the rest. The EnergizeGrowth
systems are a must for those leaders who want to learn new
habits and sustain their top performer position."
Feyzi Fatehi, CEO
Corent Technology Inc.
 "I
enjoyed your "Energize Your Marketing"
program. I thought it had very useful content
-- and not only for people who are new to consulting. As
a consultant with over 20 years in business, I found that
your program had nuggets that would be useful to others like
myself. Thank you for inviting me to participate."
Mae Lon Ding, President
Personnel Systems Associates Inc.
 "Before
I met Lisa, I was overwhelmed by too many business ideas.
I didn't know where to start and it was wasting my time. Lisa
helped me clarify my professional vision and strengths, and
act on those priorities. She encouraged me to stretch into
some new areas. She didn't tell me what to do -- she asked
-- excellent guiding. As a result, I'm consistently attracting
new business. In fact, my first seminar was SOLD OUT
in less than 3 days!"
Jean Craig Long, President
Jean
Craig Long Consulting
"We had a huge opportunity ahead of us at Microsoft.
Our global account teams were spread out across eight different
countries. The client was not leveraging the sales training
we provided on a global scale, and our revenues reflected
that. With Lisa's mentoring and guidance, we built a global
account plan within 60 days. That plan gave us a roadmap
for increasing annual sales from US$2M to $11M within two
years. Lisa was the catalyst that helped us develop
the first global account plan for Microsoft."
Rod Jones, Former Managing Director, International
Operations
Siebel Systems (Now Oracle Corporation)
 "We
had several opportunities ahead of us at major accounts ranging
from hundreds of thousands of dollars to more than a million.
We were unclear as to how our team would win these sales.
With Lisa's guidance, we built plans within a few days that
gave us a roadmap for setting our sales strategies, understanding
the political issues in the accounts, and identifying the
tactics needed to close the sales. Lisa was the catalyst
that helped define our 100+% sales growth within our first
year."
Ed Winder, former Senior Vice President of Worldwide
Sales & Business Development
Active Software
"Lisa and her team have been extremely effective with
their "Five Strategies to EnergizeGrowth" programs.
As a result of her efforts, we saved at least $30,000
worth of my time. We're excited to have the EnergizeGrowth
team as our partner."
Janet Amirault, Managing
Partner
Software Consortium Inc.
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"The workshop you recently led for our audience
of consultants was super! Rather than my concentrating
primarily on hit-or-miss tactics or a variety of marketing
techniques in the hopes that some will stick, you made
it clear that I needed to concentrate on strategy first,
followed by focused, tactical endeavors. Your
insights and expertise provided our group with practical
ways in which to realize revenue jumps by implementing
a strategic marketing plan.
Thank you, so much, for making the Institute of Management
Consultants' event such a memorable one!"
Kathy Maixner, President
IMC Oregon/SW Washington Chapter
"I recently heard Lisa Nirell present "Four
Secrets to Energize Growth in Uncertain Times."
This topic was particularly timely for me, and gave
me good ideas to consider in my organization's strategic
planning process. Her concept of a Vivid Vision
is a powerful tool for identifying and building on our
organization's successes.
Lisa's presentation was dynamic, thought-provoking,
and enjoyable. She also included practical steps
that attendees could take back to the office and implement
quickly. I like her brand of energy!"
Marilyn LeMoine
Market Communications Director, APA
"The Bend Chamber's Professional Development seminars
are designed to provide education opportunities for
people who value personal & professional growth.
In our year-long series of 22 events, Lisa Nirell's
"Seven Steps to Energize Growth
and Attract More Clients" stands out in
quality content, organization and presentation. Her
preparation in advance helped to create a seamless event.
She kept the enthusiasm and involvement of attendees
up during the entire presentation. Lisa has raised the
bar of these seminars.
Lindi DeWolf
VP Programs & Events, Bend Chamber of Commerce
"Lisa Nirell spoke to my Vistage CEO group and
was very well received. My members especially liked
the fresh, practical guidelines for creating a really
good elevator speech, quickly! They were also inspired
to get their companies in closer contact with their
customers, and she gave them a great interview toolkit
to help them achieve that.
A few member comments included: "She provided a
great roadmap that gives me a way to motivate my staff
toward change...""This is very good content
and very relevant to where our company is right now...
Lisa had good interaction and changed the agenda as
needed..." and "This was an engaged and relevant
presentation...great use of the Five Focused Questions..."
I highly recommend you invite Lisa to your next meeting."
Lauren Tanny
Vistage Group Chair, San Diego, CA
 "The
peer mentoring group of business owners I lead were
generally hazy on their core marketing message and strategic
direction. I asked Lisa to come in and help them reach
clarity. After her interactive "Five Strategies"
presentation, we had one of the best member exchanges
on the real issues in years. Boy, were they energized!"
Dan Duggan, Group Chair
ExcellCEO, Portland OR
"On behalf of Economic Development for Central
Oregon (EDCO) and the Oregon Entrepreneur's Forum (OEF),
I want to thank you again for being our PubTalk featured
speaker. Since that time, we have heard very positive
comments about your program!
Specifically, the 'Five Focused Questions' were particularly
valuable as were the real world examples you provided.
Your presentation illustrated that asking the right
questions is one of the best ways to 'energize' a successful
enterprise."
Roger J. Lee, Director
Economic Development for Central Oregon
Your presentation at our First Friday Breakfast entitled
"Five Strategies to EnergizeGrowth" was outstanding.
Your expertise and enthusiasm captivated our members
and provided them with tools they could apply immediately
to their respective businesses. You had tremendous command
of the audience and kept everyone engaged. The program
evaluations were excellent and comments included "Great
speaker! I wish the program would've been longer!"
and "Loved it!"
Betsy Bracken, Director of Special Events
Carlsbad
Chamber of Commerce
"Lisa, thank you for your program contribution
at EDCO's PubTalk last month. Your highly interactive
talk was well received, your enthusiasm contagious,
and your professionalism and leadership gifts came through
loud and clear."
Connie Druliner, President
Express Personnel – Bend, OR
"Lisa's insight into effective marketing strategies
has proved invaluable and has become one of the pillars
of our quarterly planning and review sessions. I would
highly recommend Lisa's workshops and multimedia programs
to any leader who wants to achieve profitable growth."
Robert Scherer, President
The Accounting Group
"Lisa Nirell is not just an excellent presenter
who engages her audience. Lisa delivers research and
timeless wisdom any executive can immediately apply
for improved results and focus. I took away three action
items as a result of Lisa's 'Five Strategies' presentation
--the most urgent one is our need to focus in on our
sales process."
Richard Balzer, President
Intelesys Communications
"Lisa Nirell was energizing
and completely straightforward about what it takes to
take your organization to the next level. Success has
to be designed into your growth plan--it doesn't just
come to you! Lisa also created a warm yet stimulating
environment for examination of your business through
the "Five Focused Questions".
The sold-out audience lingered long after the event
– I feel this was a sign of how involved we were
in this stimulating discussion with Lisa."
Katherine Riley, Executive Dean for Economic
Development,
North
Seattle Community College
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