"Maria isn\'t known as the Resource Queen for nothing. She knows where to find '+
' the best tools, services, and products to run a business more efficiently. '+
'Maria\'s advice and strategy has been invaluable as I clarified and executed my business '+
'goals."
'+
'--Nicole Wexler, Decorator & Stager, Turquoise Decor, Seattle, WA, '+
'www.TurquoiseDecor.com
"Maria, I got so much more out of your 1-hour program than I have gotten '+
'from multiple hours of reading and attending seminars on business '+
'planning. More programs like this would be excellent."
'+
'--Monica Barnard, APA, CEBS, Pensacola, FL '+
'Barnard & Associates
"Aside from forcing us to focus on growing our business, your programs and hands-on support '+
'helped us created the plan for our future growth. Despite a tough economic terrain, our client '+
'satisfaction and retention rates have improved and profits are higher than ever. '+
' To be blunt, your help in teaching us when to "throw the fish back" and walk away from '+
'inappropriate prospects and business has saved us far more than we invested in your program. '+
' We are looking forward to continuing to work with you to internalize what you teach."
'+
'--Mike Klasco, Audio Engineer and Nora Wong, COO, Menlo Scientific, '+
'Richmond, CA, www.MenloScientific.com
"I had the privilege to work with Maria for an hour regarding my executive career path. '+
'She is OUTSTANDING and provided me with real life, down to earth, extremely ahead of our times ideas, '+
'not to mention has lots of professional knowledge. If you are an executive, thinking of changing '+
'companies or careers, I highly recommend you speak with Maria."
'+
'--Christine Shur, (Now) Vice President Consumer '+
'Market, Bank of America, Philadelphia, PA
"She is such a great resource. I love the way the woman\'s mind works. I really do. '+
' Because she really listens to what it is you think you want to do and then she says it back ' +
'to you in such a way that makes you think, "Now is that really what I meant?" Constantly '+
'helping you to refine your ideas and refine what you want to do. And then after you have a '+
'sense, "OK, this is what I really want to do", she is just a font of information. She has '+
' resources, resources, resources. You know, I was able to get her services and it\'s so '+
'funny, every time I talk to her, I hang up the phone, and I say "I really shouldn\'t be able '+
'to afford this woman! She really is fantastic. I can\'t say it enough."
'+
'--Ollie Faison, Technical Writer, Fortune 100 Company, '+
'Atlanta, GA
"Maria Marsala provided me with invaluable '+
'information on a variety of marketing topics. She cuts to the heart of any challenge and provides '+
'resources and solutions from her vast experience. Maria has been a key resource in helping me '+
'publish my first book. The quality of the book is due to her assistance and encouragement. '+
' I highly recommend Maria to any business owner looking to take their company or project to the next level."
'+
'--Richard Villasana, Speaker & President, Marketing to Mexico, '+
'San Diego, CA, www.MarketingtoMexico '+
'
"Maria has a creative, holistic, and no-nonsense approach to business and helps '+
'her clients get clear about what they want, where they want to go, and how to get there. She '+
'is warm, generous and firm. She doesn\'t mince words, yet is compassionate. SHE CAN HELP '+
'YOU GET THE JOB DONE."
'+
'--Lenore Norrgard, Shamanic Consultant, Filmmaker, '+
' Portland, OR, www.CircleTheLivingEarth.com
"Maria Marsala is a consummate and astute professional with vast business knowledge, '+
' twenty-first century business sensibilities, an intensely listening ear, and a caring heart. '+
'I enthusiastically and unreservedly recommend Elevating Your Business to any entrepreneur '+
'wanting to grow a business into a successful entity."
'+
'--Geoffrey Gilmore, CSEP, NBCT, Corporate & Wedding Event Planning, Gilmore Signature '+
'Events, Kenmore, WA www.sigevents.com
"Since working with Maria for one hour a month over a six month period, '+
'I clarified my new business\'s vision, quickly resolved problems, and created a much '+
'improved version of my elevator pitch. Best of all, my '+
'monthly revenues have increased by $3,000"
'+
'--Carrie Meeks Stallwitz , Public Relations and '+
'Communications Expert, Witz PR, Houston, TX, www.WitzPr.com
"Maria\'s "no band-aids," all around approach helped me create a strong business '+
'foundation that continuously helps my business be more profitable, efficient, and healthy. The '+
'business plan process helped me create an easy to update system for marketing, taking action, '+
'and monitoring my efforts. I have taken leaps and bounds in the first few years of my '+
'business, and it has been a great experience both personally and professionally."
'+
'--Nancy Owyang, Creative Director & Owner, Eye 2 Eye Graphics, Everett, WA, www.Eye2EyeGraphics.com
"Attending your one-day planning program, along with the many insights and business '+
'therapy you provided, helped me see the forest through the trees. Thank you for the really '+
'great thought-provoking planning day."
'+
'--Ahmad Mohazab, Architect & Principal, TECTA Associates Architects, '+
'San Francisco CA www.Tecta.com
"Using the planning resources you sent prior to the day-long planning event, I was able to quickly '+
'create a business plan draft and a plan for a project I\'m working on. '+
'The one-day program provided much additional information which helped me refine my plan, '+
'and your personal insight and input was greatly appreciated."
'+
'--Kee Nethery, CEO & Programmer, Kagi, Berkeley, California, '+
'www.kagi.com
"I\'ve been in business for over 20 years and my ideal client has been consistent throughout '+
'that time. Many of the questions on your exhaustive list of ideal client questions weren\'t part '+
'of my thought process and answering them opened my eyes to new possibilities. I came away with a '+
'specific, factual description that helps me recognize my ideal clients after 30 seconds of a '+
'conversation, so I can now easily avoid spending time with people who AREN\'T my ideal and '+
'move on to those who are!"
'+
'--Mary Stursa, Fashion Designer, Owner, Seattle, WA, Noble Furs,'+
'www.NobleFurs.com
"Your pricing program paid for itself within 45 days and I more than doubled my sales '+
'within a year. Since completing my one page business plan, my business is beginning to look '+
'like how I dreamed it could be with the best clients ever who value the service I am providing."
'+
'--Mary Walby, Piano Teacher, Bellingham Piano Lessons, Bellingham, WA, '+
'www.BellinghamPianoLessons.com
"...for the first time in 45 years of adult life I\'m working in a clean, uncluttered workspace. I find '+
'myself more eager to get to work because I have more of a sense that I will accomplish my intentions."
'+
'--Dr. Neill Neill, Therapist, Vancouver Island, BC http://NeilNeil.com
"Maria\'s input has helped me organize my business more in three months than I had in '+
'the nine months prior. She asks the right questions and doesn\'t mince words. Her vast storehouse '+
'of marketing knowledge makes her a valuable partner. Our monthly sales are up 300% from where '+
'we were just 8 months ago. If you\'re considering hiring an advisor to help grow your business '+
' more rapidly, look no further. Maria is a skilled, caring, but firm coach, and most importantly, '+
'she will help you get results."
'+
'--Elin Barton, COO & Partner, White Knight Pro Video Company, Binghamton, NY, www.WhiteKnightPro.com