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One big secret of entrepreneurial success is, "who you know." These individuals would be the mentors, colleagues, and others who are willing to share their precious knowledge, experience, support and business savvy with you . By joining ECircle, I acquired that community of friends and mentors - the people who share my entrepreneurial experience and the environment where we can share, learn and contribute to our common good and success. I've been a member for 5 years. The things I've learned, the friends I've made, the business I have grown while participating in ECircle, have made my participation in this program well worth my investment.
Tod Gerardo
Accord Career Services
Participating in The Entrepreneur Circle took me from feeling isolated in my business to learning and sharing with 80 other business owners. Within a short time I became involved in a roundtable, which helped me explore, define, identify, and tackle challenges, as well as see new opportunities. As a result, I have removed my feeling of isolation, created an action plan, and increased sales by 130%.
Chris Swanson
BMA Marketing
"I am finding the roundtable to be a very positive experience, I have only been a couple of times, and it is already helping me. I'll be sure not to miss any of them."
Noris Christensen
Christensen Insurance
The Entrepreneur Circle has allowed me to gain access to a great circle of business friends. These friends have helped to grow my business in several ways – not only by selecting me as their promotional products vendor, but also by referring their clients to me. Being a part of the roundtable has provided me with a group of professional peers who I can count on to create and test different marketing strategies with. In turn, I can contribute to their own business’ needs.
Leah Fiano
Custom Impressions, Inc.
Every small business owner is, by nature a do-it-yourself-er and as such we necessarily shoulder the responsibility for knowing everything. The Entrepreneur Circle lesson number one: "You don't know what you don't know." And who's going to tell you what you need to know? Who better than your peers who have been there and done that and want share that with you. In return you share your experiences or insights as they relate to what their needs are and you all benefit. If it takes a village to raise a child, it likewise takes a network to develop a business. Having a "village" of committed business owners helping each other to grow their respective businesses facilitated by people who love what they do, is just plain priceless!
Orlando Baker
Good Gifts Naturally
ýIf you're looking to find ways to grow your business, network effectively with like-minded entrepreneurs--sharing their pooled experiences and skill sets in a supportive environment--then look no further than the E-Circle. Where you will: identify and overcome any and all obstacles/blockages; and access whatever you need to get you where you want to be.ý
Orlando Baker
Good Gifts Naturally
Mike & Maria are trusted business advisors to Horizon Services Corporation with unsurpassed intregity.
Ted Hsu
Horizon Services Company
Maria, as Manager of The Entrepreneur Circle, is always available to the membership providing referrals, organizing the business meetings, facilitating technology training, supporting us in anyway she can and keeping us abreast of new business trends. One thing she does exceptionally well is facilitating the roundtables of business owners. She ensures we stay on task and on schedule. She always reminds us of the confidential nature of the roundtable process. I believe this reminder gives us all comfort. I highly recommend Maria as a conscientious professional in everything she does. Oh, and did I mention she is a great mother and wife as well. Need I say more?
Elby Pagano
Interpreters & Translators
ýMaria is a positive thinker who genuinely takes interest in you and your companies needs and makes recommendations that are well thought out and not rote. Example: Goal: Grow my new business. Maria got me involved in various networking events, introduced me to people that really mattered - and she executed everything perfectly. Though stellar, there's more! The real grace comes from this: Maria, in what seems liked small talk conversation about work, family, your spouse and employees (even occasional personal quesitons) where she is genuinely interested is actually used in an all encompassing solution along the way! She estrapolates the big picture and is both detail oriented and methodical in her approach. Maria's ideas, introductions to other people, suggestions are all a complete fit: She lays out ideas that are both realistic and compatible with your existing approach or nudges you toward the next big step foward - gently but with purpose. That is the wow factor for me. Maria is not a surface questions/surface answers type of person. She goes the extra mile, gets all the facts and then unloads an arsenal of compatible ideas and solutions to help you with your success!ý
Jason Sage
Jegas
“Maria is truly a connector of people. Besides being instrumental in bringing business people together to grow business. Maria was a true friend and I've found her views and insights on networking to be of lasting value as I continue to grow my business and build relationships with other professionals.”
Norm Hamilton
Keller Williams Realty
“I am getting so much from The E Circle and my participation in the roundtable. Between the one-on-one guidance from The E Circle and the latest challenge I presented to my roundtable group I really feel I have gotten more then my fair share out of The E Circle. I have taken away ideas and concepts that have helped me develop the company and I really am amazed at the direct impact the roundtable has had on business. Very exciting and energizing stuff!”
Michael Lauretano
Lauretano Sign Group
Maria & Mike are a great resource and will go out of their way to make a warm introduction. The ECircle is a great resource for local small business owners; and the round table has been extremely helpful in growing my business.
Chris Meacham
Now It Works
"The Entrepreneur Circle has provided an environment that allows me to continually think outside the box and then pursue those thoughts and goals with mutual support and accountability. We drastically improved our marketing programs and substantially grew our firm in our first year as E-Circle members. I strongly encourage any business person to make this commitment a priority item in their business plan."
Bill McCloskey
Stateline Senior Services
Over the past year the Entrepreneur's Circle has proven to be a huge asset to my business. Through round table groups, business building meetings and guest speaker events, The E Circle has continued to provide what business owners really want and need: direct, open communication with other business owners, fresh ideas and encouragement. Whether it's the "Keiser-ism" of the day or a personal phone call to see how a project is progressing, they are dedicated to adding value and insight to the life, and business, of an entrepreneur. It has been an enjoyable experience and one that I can sincerely recommend!
Pam Hoidge
Trinimore Property Management
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