Speaker Results

"I attended a Power Networking Seminar at the Northwest Society of Interior Designers with speaker Maria Marsala. She reinforced the importance of knowing everything possible about our best clients and her 10 steps to get to know them in a year was a helpful lesson. I also will use Maria's Business Snapshot process as an added part of my introduction since I like the idea of starting my introduction with the results clients gain when they hire my company. Overall the seminar was very rewarding. Thanks Maria."

Patty Koskovich, Renton, WA, Interior Designer, Koskovich Design Group, www.interiorselectionskdg.com

"After completing our plan, I've had success using the methodology at a board retreat. It helped me focus on what we needed to be doing. And I've used the planning exercise for a number of little projects and found it a time saver"

Susan Trapnell, Seattle, WA Managing Director, ACT Theatre www.ActTheatre.org

"As a result of your direct efforts, I am greatly pleased in how our staff and board are discussing core issues for SCAN's future. In one day you've given us enough to keep us busy for a year. You are a great resource of ideas, suggestions and connection to other helpful resources. I look forward to other ways for us to collaborate."

Marshall Parker, Executive Director, SCAN TV, Seattle, WA www.ScanTV.org

"Maria's presentation was inspiring and innovative, It provided me with new insights and tools that I used immediately. It's evident that she's passionate about helping small business owners succeed. Her company's email list and blog which contain excellent and helpful information to take me into the future. And I became a client, too!"

Janet Graff, CMP, Meeting Planner & Speaker Manger, JLG Event Management Solutions, Cleveland, OH, http://www.JJLG-EventManagementSolutions.com

"I attended your workshop at the American Society of Women Accountant's Conference on creating a one-page business plan. Several members and I were excited at the possibility of turning our lengthy Strategic Plan into a one-page document using your materials. We accomplished our goal and had the opportunity to share our plan with our Ukrainian counterparts who were looking to start an accounting organization. "
Jana Helmuth, Past President
America Society of Women Accountants, ASWA, Seattle, WA

"Wow, I am so impressed with your professionalism, the professional flyer you sent us and promptness. Oh my goodness, I am not used to this kind of action, but it is very cool and thank you so much!!! What a great example you are of truly "elevating your business"!!!!"
Jeanette Harem, President
Tacoma Business & Professional Women

"Thanks for teaching a business class for the SBDC. From the very start, you took an interest in every student and showed each one how to use the material in their business. Your presentation skills included the right balance of firmness of accountability for results and understanding of how much the business owner can take on in their current situation - and you provided excellent materials and online follow-up resources they'll use in the year to come."
Jennifer Shelton
Center Director, Certified Business Advisor
Washington Small Business Development Center at Edmonds Community College

"Thanks you so much for your wonderful presentation to the Chamber. Your presentation on business and marketing planning was informative, professional, fun and a must for all business owners."
Peggy Kahler, Vice President
Duvall Chamber of Commerce, http://www.duvalchamber.org

"The National Guild of Hypnotists, Washington Chapter was fortunate to have Maria speak to us about goal setting. Her workshop on creating a One Page Business Plan® was very well received and spewed many business owners into action!"
Jackie Foskett
President

"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 day".
Ahmad Mohazab, Principal,
TECTA Associates Architects, San Francisco CA www.Tecta.com

"Using the planning resources you sent prior to the event, I was able to quickly create a draft of my current business plan and 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, Berkeley, California, Kagi

"I attended your class, Get Paid What You Deserve, and I've doubled my speaking fees and increased the prices of my products. Thank you for the great information."
Deborah Read, Speaker and ErgoFit Consulting
Seattle, WA

"for years and have submitted tons of articles that were never picked up, and here I send in the first "Top 10" I ever wrote and they pick it up!"
Jean McIntosh, Springfield, VT

"Maria presented The One Page Business & Marketing program for 45 entrepreneurs and business owners at TiE Seattle, a networking organization which fosters the budding entrepreneurs and business owners. She presented an informative overview of the process, had the participants create their vision statement, provided good insights and answered a multitude of general marketing and business questions asked by the attendees. Maria's presentation was precise and helpful as I work on my plan. "
Rajashree Varmam, President, RGen Solutions
Business Manager, TiE Seattle, www.TIE-Seattle.org

" Maria was a guest speaker at our Stress Management seminars and because of her computer knowledge she taught computer, Internet, and several software applications courses. And she taught remote business classes to owners through the state's Technical Development authority. She received positive and unsolicited comments from those who attended."
Nancy Blackman, Executive Director, Triangle South Enterprise Center, Dunn, NC

"Maria delivered an outstanding interview for my listeners. She was real, energetic, fun, and passionate about business; sharing freely of her expertise to my listeners. Her interview was extremely popular with my listeners I highly recommend Maria as a guest for any show that centers on small business, sales, or empowering women to achieve their dreams."
Lynne Klippel, Executive Producer/Host
Web Sorority Talk Radio

"You made me feel like anything is possible - just what I needed!"
Kim Nicholas, Owner
Seattle, WA, Fremont Place Book Company

"I really enjoyed your class last evening. It motivated me and reinforced my commitment to make some career changes, better yet to get and stay organized and PLAN it out! While finding the job and relocating seems overwhelming, I do believe planning is key as is with any project I might manage at work.
Priscilla I. Hackney bjhoneycut@aol.com

"I took Maria's marketing class and it really moved me into action. She gave us numerous resources, tools and information beneficial to anyone starting a business. Perhaps the greatest gift, however, was giving us the wisdom that we will be the most successful if we choose the methods that fit who we are."
Shelley Dodd, Coach
Monroe, WA

"You engaged people very well and condensed your 2 1/2 hour presentation neatly into 15 minutes.
Mary Leake, Program Director
Evergreen Society, Seattle, WA

"A stimulating new approach to a very tedious subject from a heart desiring others to succeed. I CAN do my business successfully!"
Alma L. Sparling, Independent Beauty Consultant
Sequim, WA, Mary Kay

"The class provides an easy, quick and fun way to get to your vision. Her tips on how to capture the precise vision language are invaluable."
Alvah Parker, Coach
Parker And Associated, Swampscott, MA

"Highly recommended! To my surprise, I actually generated a useful vision statement in one hour! "
Judy Schramm, Marketing Consultant
Software Company

"The Do It Now Success Day helped me to complete a task I had been dreading! The excitement of that accomplishment carried over into the following week and helped me get even more done that I had been putting off. "
Mike Valentine, Search Engine Consultant
Long Beach, California, http://seoptimism.com/

"The E-zine Class was excellent! Maria really knows the material, but what impressed me most was the unsurpassed support she offers. "
Jim Powers, M.Ed., Personal and Business Coach
Results-Oriented Coaching, Boston, MA

"Maria has a way of pulling together a wealth of resources to make my work go so much more smoothly. Taking her class is like getting a five-year head start on my ezine!"
Suzanne Brown, Executive Development Coach
Phoenix, AZ

"After taking your ezine class, we were quickly able to go from two ezines with manually maintained mailing lists to using a company's services that automated the management. The look of both our newsletters will be different, too."
Cynthia Wingren, Director of Operations
Poulsbo, WA, Kitsap Washington Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau

"Maria's course was well worth the time and expense. Within an hour after taking one course I was registered with a Web-Service, thus began my Ezine."
Alexis Brown

"Maria not only gave us all we needed to publish an ezine from the absolute beginning. She also gave us a huge wealth of sources of information, a variety of choices and the knowledge of ongoing support."
Bronwyn Ritchie, President
Australia, International Training in Communication

"Maria has a genuine gift in making the intimidating possible and the benefits tangible when it comes to making friends with your computer. Her acceptance of those hesitant to pioneer their computer makes it possible to successfully move at least one step further than you thought you could before into the accelerated age of technology. Maria makes the journey of discovery delightful, as well as productive."
Rhonda Hull, Speaker, Author
Marrowstone, WA

"After attending two of your virtual seminars, I've been inspired to create my one-page business plan and ideal client profile. Something I heard you say made me realize that more of my energy and focus has to be placed on growing my business to the next level, which has meant, at least for a while, I'd be saying "no" to some of the high level volunteering I'd been doing. Since your classes, I have been obsessed in ramping up my business - evaluating where it is, bringing back my passion and narrowing my niche to match what my clients need. I feel a new sense of freedom since I had the revelation to serve the green and renewable energy industry where I will be able to earn a great living and contribute to saving our planet. Thank you for your time and for your inspiration! "
Bonnie Bell-Ewert, Marketing Specialist
Fergus Falls, MN, Owner of Bell Ewert Associates, LLC.

"Maria tells it like it is in straightforward, no-nonsense language. She's so personable, that when you listen to her seminars, you feel like you're being helped by a long-time friend. "
Carma Spence-Pothitt, CEO, Phoeniz, Arizona
Women's Business Gallery, http://www.womens-business-gallery.com

"Maria Marsala's innovative approach to marketing and business planning is cutting-edge. Whether your business is based in sales or professional service, Maria's proven techniques can boost your bottom line, and help you achieve personal satisfaction."
Scott P. Carness, Donchez Law Firm, Edmonds, Washington
P/I Attorney and moderator of a local legal organization.

"After reading the Earn What I Deserve ebook, I raised some of my rates! That was even before I took the class. Thank you."
S.M., Business Owner, May 2005 Alumni

" I experienced first-hand how you really care about "us" and are so sharing! Although I have not taken full advantage of your unlimited email follow-up to the class, it is there for me and so are you whenever needed, and that's awesome! Thank you so much for your services made available to us and for taking the time to send such wonderful information with "Helping your business grow!"
Cynthia Guy, Free kitchen tools, 800.699.3226 code 03

"EXCELLENT class! You are truly inspiring, focused, and driven! Wow! I've alerted my fellow coaching buddies to enroll in your next class. Thanks again for your support, and for sharing your tremendous gift of knowledge with us all!"
Diana Bertoldo,Career Coach
Boulder, CO,

"I have taken several virtual seminars and have had some experience with a general coach and a recruiter coach. I really enjoyed your class and felt that you gave us solid tips rather than just philosophy! "
Maureen Boehm, Owners,
Recruiting Firm Owner, Des Moines, IA

"After speaking with you I felt calmer and feel our interactions will be fruitful as I develop my business."
Rabbi Dr. Ed Weinsberg, Spiritual Coach
AgingWellWorks, Florida

"Thank you! Your presentation was a very concise, useful description of the strategic planning process.
Tom Kelly, Superintendent, North Mason School District
Belfair, WA

"You made me feel better about where I am in my marketing and gave me ideas of what I want to pursue, and in what order."
Susan C. S. Cristini, Life Coach
SellFF Coaching, Amherst, New Hampshire

"You made me feel like anything is possible - just what I needed!"
Kim Nicholas, Owner
Seattle, WA, Fremont Place Book Company

"I really enjoyed your class last evening. It motivated me and reinforced my commitment to make some career changes, better yet to get and stay organized and PLAN it out! While finding the job and relocating seems overwhelming, I do believe planning is key as is with any project I might manage at work.
Priscilla I. Hackney bjhoneycut@aol.com

"I took Maria's marketing class and it really moved me into action. She gave us numerous resources, tools and information beneficial to anyone starting a business. Perhaps the greatest gift, however, was giving us the wisdom that we will be the most successful if we choose the methods that fit who we are."
Shelley Dodd, Coach
Monroe, WA

"I got so inspired I started writing very soon after the class ended."
France Robinson, Owner
Ashland, OR West Wind Collection

"Maria is a wonderful resource - she can point you in several directions!
JoAnn Szachta

"You have an awesome ability to derive the core value/meaning from written and verbal communications and helping to package it in a succinct manner necessary for effective marketing."
Pati Chism, Owner
Extra Hours Home Services, White Rock, CA

"You did a great job of creating a course around the questions we offered."
Mary Cotton, Sales Director,
Independent Beauty Consultant, Mary Kay

"Everything was great; handouts and resources were more than expected."
Wynn Krasley, Programmer
Durham, NC, Triangle Tech, LLC

"You are well organized, local in your presentation, and honest with your information."
Anita Gayheart, Independent Beauty Consultant
Sequim, WA, Mary Kay

"The vision class was surprisingly easy. Writing a vision statement was a fun and pleasurable experience. You can really do it in two sentences!!!! Maria's in-depth knowledge and multitude of strategies were valuable tools for preparing individual business visions. If you lack clarity relative to where you are going in your business, Take The Vision Class!"
Brenda Renrick, Business Owner
Tacoma, WA