Client Testimonials

"Business coaching is like holding a mirror up to your business. You can see the Imperfections and affirm the correct paths you have already chosen. You expect accountability out of your associates; you should expect it of yourself. Clive relies on his years of experience as an entrepreneur and as a coach to give you the support you need to follow through with facing the tough challenges in your business. The ActionCOACH program is filled with helpful exercises to help you gauge your business practices. We are pleased with the changes in our business and are excited as to where it may lead."

Rusty Ranney
President, Live Technologies Inc.

“Our Business Scholarship experience was very beneficial. The ActionCOACH coaches gave us insights that helped us look at our company from a broader and more forward-looking perspective. We’ve added new facilities and people since our scholarship started and that growth has been made easier due in part to Action International.”

Owen Connaughton
President, Creative Mobile Interiors

“When we first heard word that we had won the Business First Scholarship, our initial reaction was mixed. We understood that we were about to dedicate ourselves to a rigorous program that would have the potential to impact the way that we practice architecture; however, at the same time, we were frightened of the level of commitment that would be the foundation for this change.

In the end, we are incredibly rewarded for the experience, and would recommend ActionCOACH to anyone interested in taking their business to the next level.

WSA Studio is a second generation architecture and design firm, in the midst of a candid evaluation of heritage to determine the best path for the next thirty five years.

The timing for securing a business coach was perfect, and we were able to include a third party perspective to our process of evaluation and planning. We never knew what a profound impact that the advice and guidance that we received would have.

Throughout this entire process, our coach, Clive Clifford, has remained upbeat, positive and energetic. Many times, we would turn to him feeling a bit overwhelmed, and Clive would simply talk us back into a routine highlighted by small steps towards big actions. We learned that each day is another step in the journey to be more intentional about the way that we manage our lives. And, the journey just keeps getting more and more interesting.

To date, we have been able to develop a business plan that outlines the ideal size for our firm, has helped us to understand our specific specialty areas, and establishes a strong foundation for future success.”

Timothy C. Hawk
AIA Principal, WSA Studio

BusinessRICH Testimonials

“BusinessRICH will definitely help you realize how and where you and your company can grow. It will help you to see areas you can refocus on to increase your business in every aspect. Build your team, increase profit and work less.”

Cathy Mantia, Corner Stone Granite

“If you even thinking about attending – DO IT! You and your company will benefit. You owe it to yourself and your business to attend”

Ed Shields, Shields Service

“BusinessRICH was impactful on multiple levels. This course was practical AND fun AND actionable” 

Dee Mason, Working Partners

“Very good. I would recommend this program to others”

Keith Hunt, InMotion Promotions

“Very enriching -well worth the time invested. As a business owner you can’t afford mot to go.” 

Rob Hunt, InMotion Promotions

“A lot of ideas and strategies come together for me. I enjoy improving my business, most of all I enjoy the improvement I see in myself”

John Hetterscheidt, Hetter Heating & Cooling

“Loved it! Really enjoyed the format, structure, principles, coaches, input and the other participants. Very well organized. It was very informative. Not overpowering. Lighthearted, fun, awakening.”

John Cleary, Cleary Co

“Great info and insight on how to run a business! Learned things that we must start doing to better the business” 

Doug Cosner, Dendco

“Very encouraging – specific ideas to take back and implement. I do not see a way to make dramatic change without a coaching relationship”

Jim Diehm, Working Partners

“Very positive, came away with some very doable action items”

Martha Kashner, Custer Capital

“Great!! Come ready to learn and be a sponge”

Doug DiRosario, Wickertree Tennis Club

“Stimulating and draining at the same time! The camaraderie was unexpected and very special”

Diane Warren, Katzingers Deli

“Great – such a tremendous amount of information to take back to my business and my personal life. This is a good road map to get your business where you want it to go.”

Dr. Mickey Harrison, Hoover Res. Dental

“I now feel that I can run my business like it was meant to be run!”

Dave Mantia, Corner Stone Granite

“It will rejuvenate you and light a fire”

Liz CaJacob, Décor & You

“BusinessRICH was so positive! I’m a trainer myself so I’m not easy to please! It was meaty and practical” 

Karen Pierce, Working Partners