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Bowmel Chrysler Start Line Physiotherapy Shirley Van Dyke The Super Plumber Thompson Rivers University Trendy Tots Experience Cycling Ease-Ability Renovations Economic Development Cowichan Lush Eco Lawns Todd Humen CA Mark’s Instant Sign Shop ChopStix Salon Cal Kaiser Home Team BC Economic Development Association Echo Valley Vineyards Asset Bookkeeping Tony Joe & Associates Power Lunch The Super Plumber Design Build Inc. Modern Windows Forever Fit Poland Crane & Hauling JoeyToes Design Gallowglass Books Paris Styling Group Kota Graphics Romeo's Trucking Duns Painting Soul Escape Esthetics Red Seal Recruiting Bamboletta Dolls Duncan Chamber of Commerce Lush Eco Lawns A Healing Path Massage Community Futures Cowichan University of Victoria Scott Ritter Law The Furnace Guys ASPECT BC … and Many More

"Thank you once again for your presentation at the ASPECT Conference.

Of those that completed the evaluation, 91% of delegates rated your presentation as very good or better and more importantly, 100% found your presentation relevant to their work!

It was a pleasure working with you."

Nicki Reich, Communications & Membership Services

ASPECT BC

"Clemens, I have gained a healthy level of respect for the breadth of your business knowledge. A couple of months ago I retained you as a business coach. I run a strong business, but I have always had nagging doubts about the way I do things, and where my focus should be. You spent a great deal of time up front gaining an understanding of my business, as well as the industry as a whole and the environment I work in. Once you had that down, you turned your attention to me.

I’m happy to say that I can now move forward with my business development, comfortable in the knowledge that the path I have chosen is the correct one. You have helped me to refine the focus of my clientele, recognize the market that has the highest potential for development, and bolster my brand and image.

Thank you so much for all of the support and encouragement."

~ Michael Watkins, Edward Jones

"Clemens Rettich was one of the valuable guest speakers at the 2011 Economic Development Association of British Columbia's (EDABC) annual conference. His ability to connect with the audience was bar none. He is a great public speaker, highly knowledgeable and personable. Clemens' talking points were refreshing and very relevant to today's businesses. I walked away with some great tips and information on how I can personally better my own working relationships.”

~ Calum Lloyd, Penticton Economic Development Services

“The coaching process with Clemens helped me immeasurably. I was definitely at a weak point in my business life with loads of negative emotions attached. Clemens was integral in hammering home the structured nature in which a transition from one business to a next venture is simply a natural process. Clemens is very knowledgeable and well-connected. My most sincere thanks for the difference you made.”

~ Jeff Downie, Owner, Gallowglass Books

Great visuals! We loved having the eBook to refer to. This is invaluable for establishing our organization’s Facebook & blog. A thousand thank-you’s! Great explanation of how Facebook and Twitter interact. We have a much better understanding of the value of a blog as a substitute for a traditional website. Excellent value for the organization! Clear delineation of the appropriate uses of each social medium. We developed a much clearer picture of the power and potential of social media. Great!

~ Participants in Social Media for Community Organizations

"Our guest speaker, Business Coach Clemens Rettich shared his expertise in the area of social media. The presentation Clemens gave included examples, visuals and a Q&A that had our members fully engaged! Clemens professionalism and his ability to translate how small business owners navigate social media were appreciated by everyone."

~ Michaela J. Starling , Starling Staging & Interior Styling

"Clemens provided an excellent framework of questions to guide me to my brand. the questions tested me in creative ways.

The value I received from working with Clemens on the Branding by Design can be summarized as the three C’s Confidence – I know what I want and can articulate it with ease Clarity – about what my unique offering is Concrete – plans I can use to guide my decisions and grow into The end result—a brand that represents what I offer and can grow with me."

~ Michelle Frazer, BA, Registered Massage Therapist

"Thank you for taking the most intimidating, mystifying world of computer social media and making it accessible and most importantly – exciting to be a part of. I left your workshop feeling confident and enabled to begin our first appearance in this popular influential marketplace. It is important to note that when I hit my first hiccup in building our page – a quick email to you with a question was promptly answered and we were on our way again. I really appreciate how well you spoke and addressed every facet of how broad this social media can be. Where most throw their hands up in overwhelmed frustration (me) – you kept it simple, interesting and offered your expertise to all of us after the course to connect and ask questions when needed. Your genuine interest in the success of each business that was represented in your workshop was much appreciated, and I would highly recommend enlisting your knowledge and command to better anyone's business pursuits."

~ Laurel Crawford – Marlin Travel

“Having had the opportunity to work collaboratively with Clemens on a number of projects for mutal clients, I am always impressed by his vast knowledge, professionalism and enthusiasm which has motivated and inspired our clients to realize their goals. Not only do I recommend Clemens to my clients, I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a dedicated business coach who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and approach the project from a practical perspective.”

~ Ginger Brunner, CHRP, HR Consultant & Principal, Dynamic HR Solutions Inc.

"… very helpful. Clemens is extremely knowledgeable.

…I loved the actual demos of real life stuff which really helped me visualize how to use [social media tools] for my business… Great energy! Not a boring minute!"

~ "Social Media for Small Business" participants

“Clemens is a walking, talking resource for any entrepreneur and/or business professional. A few minutes of conversation will leave your head spinning at the possibilities. Clemens is my default go-to expert for any business question, be it marketing, communications, financial, strategic, hr-related, et cetera!”

~ Heather Walker, Co-Owner & Marketing Gal, Makaria Farm

"Thanks for the great workshop on social media. Your presentation made it seem applicable to my business, and showed me how social media can help grow my business. I've spent 1000's of dollars on a few other similar workshops…but yours blew them out of the water for a fraction of the cost."

~ Brody Funk, The Super Plumber

"…helped to localize where I need to take my business."

"Great visual presentation!" "Great conversations/shared experiences… awesome workshop!" "I'll be using this to forward my business. You are an interesting and entertaining speaker. You were made for this!"

~ Social Media for Small Business participants

"16 years as an IT Network Administrator did not fully prepare me for the entrepreneurial experience. Clemens guidance and experience is a pool of knowledge to draw from. I assume everyone's experience is different but our conversations are relaxed, informative and helped me keep on track with my business plan. My business is now well on its way to success and I need to thank Clemens for his knowledgeable advice."

~ Andre J. Veilleux – ComputerEase Solutions

"Worthwhile seminar! Our office constantly hires and trains young employees. This information will be incorporated."

~ Workshop participant (Gen Y for Employers)

"Clemens kept me on track and focused; but without rigidity. He adapted to my style, functioning, and schedule. For someone starting from zero, I found the visioning and mission statement building processes valuable to provide clarity, start flow of ideas and creativity, create a goal to work towards, open up my strengths. Clemens provided great professional network referrals, which I found very valuable. This increases trust of client in the professionals, as you do not have to start from scratch in the yellow pages, saved time, helped set tone and build a business network for a new business owner. "Clemens, you were open to all my ideas… [you] provided valuable constructive feedback, but did not block my own process. Sometimes a very fine balance. You did it well !" I will refer anyone I come across who may need this type of service to Clemens. "

~ Wheatgrass Cafe

"Your coaching made a significant difference in giving us courage and support to take action where we might have hesitated. Specific outcomes got set in motion not only in our lives, but in those around us who were relying on us."

~ Echo Valley Vineyards

"Our marketing has been improved, and we are very happy about it. Clemens was very helpful to work with, even on a budget. He was understanding and professional."

~ Soul Escape Esthetics

"Clemens' coaching helped me understand my position as a manager and to separate myself from performing in the business, to overseeing and 'managing the store'."

~ W.T.

"Prior to starting my coaching sessions with Clemens I did not have a definite plan or timeline for my new clinic. The regular meetings allowed me to have more concentrated timelines and more specific goals to accomplish every two weeks. Within 7 months of starting my work with Clemens, we opened the new clinic. Clemens' confidence in me gave me confidence to take risk."

~ Start Line Physiotherapy

"It was great to have a selection of good copy to work with and I'm so glad our client is getting you to do his copy and promotions. Great job … your level of professionalism helped to carry him forward. You are so good at helping people move forward. It's always a pleasure working with you."

~ Joey Toes Web Design

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