“The Activate Group was instrumental in assisting my firm in establishing a strategic planning process. They guided us in overcoming the pitfalls in defining our key vision and values, which led us to a goal-oriented mission statement and an ambitious action plan to increase business. The process was rewarding and a great wake-up experience for our entire organization. We're now better prepared to recognize opportunities for positive growth through a well-structured approach. ”
“Activate Group’s leadership and expertise has helped our organization to re-think our present and better imagine our future. The rigorous strategic planning process has been a catalyst for positive change in our organization, and has led to better business decisions.”
“I wanted to personally thank Activate Group for facilitating our Strategic Planning Sessions, which we consider crucial to the future success of our TechBrok Group's companies in Venezuela and internationally. Using his strengths and experience in the international arena, his support was beyond our expectations, helping the company in the process of re-defining its vision, values, goals, and strategies. ”
“The Activate Group has been a significant asset to our firm in a number of ways. First and most importantly, they designed and implemented a sales development program for our franchisees that has given us, the franchisor, the competitive advantage in our marketplace. It also has made it easier for our franchisees to sell our services. Second, they played an active role in qualifying prospective franchisees by developing them from suspect, to prospect, to consultant. Last but not least, they applied sharp business insights to our strategy, which helped us to make several significant decisions that affected our business. This team is multi-talented and would be an asset to anyone.”
“We have been amazed at how the skills we learned through Activate Group have become an invaluable part of running our business, motivating our staff and helping us with new business development. Goal-setting is just the beginning! ”
“Activate Group took our company through a tremendous journey that resulted in over 30% growth in our net margins. We thought the journey was for the company, but in actuality it transformed our leaders.”
"Working with Activate Group was the single most important strategic decision in my career so far. With our coach’s help we were able to reconcile the company and increase revenues by 49%. If you have a dream and you are ready to make it come true, Activate Group is the key."
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“Activate Group was instrumental in helping my staff and I focus on our goals and selling skills. We are happy to report our sales are 30% ahead of last year.”
Jill Daley
CEO, Office Interiors International
“Howard provided excellent sales and operational consulting for Grove Networks. With his guidance, we were able to set and exceed our goals.”
Andrew Judge
CEO, Grove Networks Inc.
“Having studied 10 books on time management, I saw something in the Activate Group's experience that added a powerful new dimension to managing a very busy law office, one with great time demands. Their methods have taught me how to approach time planning with a perspective on obstacles that can either impede or significantly improve my performance. In short, it's the most effective and efficient.
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George Metcalfe
Family Law Attorney
“I immediately started applying the time strategy ideas I learned, and I was impressed how my productivity increased. Pablo, thank you again for allowing me the opportunity to use your programs, which I am sure will contribute greatly to my professional success.
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Maldonado
Sales Representative, Wholesale Building Products
“Activate Group is a must-have for small businesses. Our coach was bottom-line oriented and can immediately spot problems and make strategic recommendations that will serve you well. The danger is in not listening to advice! We had a, great coach and that was an invaluable asset to our organization.
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Patty Soffer
President, Soffer Adkins Advertising
“I just completed the Leadership Coaching program with Activate Group, Inc. and it has changed my life both personally and professionally. The tools I learned have helped me manage my time more effectively, improved relationships with colleagues, and most of all showed me the way to set and achieve goals!”
Patricia Zirini
Business Account Executive,
Hilb Rogal & Hobbs
“Activate Group has
helped me develop the skills to lead my company
in my own style.”
“Participating in the
Activate Group's leadership program taught
me how to manage my staff and office to peak
performance. I learned to enhance morale and
learned the importance of self-leadership and
the accomplishment of personal goals.”
Kari Owens
Miami Branch Director,
Spherion Corporation
“I had the pleasure of working with Activate Group during a very difficult point in my career and I would not have succeeded without his good counsel. My coach’s success strategies have made all the difference. His guidance continues to help me see what viable options are available to me in developing my life plan. I recommend Activate Group’s services for developing your own success strategies. I have also utilized their services for developing associates and they really work magic with employees. My coach is very patient and yet persistent. He has the ability to really make you focus on the important stuff.”
Eileen Conlon
President - South Florida, Hilb Rogal & Hobbs
“Howard has taught me more in a few short months than I have learned on my own during the past 7 years of owning my business.”
Fred Adkins
President, Fred
“Activate Group is a valuable resource for information and guidance. Whether it is a five minute telephone conversation, or an hour lunch, time spent with Activate Group always seems to provide me with some opportunity to improve my business.”
Darin Dingman
President, Banyan Packaging
“My coach has helped me in the areas of practice development and management and I would recommend him to others.”
Mitch Stein
Director, Goldstein Schechter Koch
“My coach has achieved true mastery of his craft. He practices what he preaches. In a short amount of time he has helped me to significantly close the gap between where I was and where I wanted to be. Words that come to mind when I think of are Expert, Integrity, Personable, Rolodex, Results, Results, Results. I would recommend my coach to anybody regardless of how good you think you are. Have no doubt about it…Activate Group is the real deal
Gian Carlo Alonso
ComReal
“My coach helped me reach the next level in sales, goal attainment and organizational/management skills. I would highly recommend the Activate group.”
Christine Suchnya
Operations Associates
“The Activate Group's
Sales Coaching program has made me more aware
of every aspect of my working day. I find myself
using the techniques constantly, and this has
helped me both professionally, resulting in
increased billings, and personally as well,
in that I am more focused on what I want to
accomplish. I would recommend the Activate
Group and this particular course to any salesperson,
no matter how experienced, that is interested
in greater professional and personal satisfaction.”
Tony Bercik
Practice
Director, Spherion Corporation
“The Activate Group is very conscientious in first taking the time to understand your business and your personal background, then in reviewing this knowledge with you to make you more efficient and fulfilled. I would highly recommend the Activate Group.”
Peter Warner
Fortune International Realty
““This training has been invaluable for my life and my business. I recommend my coach to anyone looking for a coach as he is very knowledgeable and goes out of his way with examples and stories to complement his teachings.”
Alfonso Jaramillo
Real Estate Agent
“When you work with the Activate Group, you get people with a real passion to help others get ahead and be successful. It's apparent from beginning to end that they are in your corner.”
Doug Brown
President/CEO,
Paradigm Associates, LLC
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