ActionCOACH Testimonials

"While I was successful before hiring my ActionCOACH, I didn’t have a long-term plan, my systems were in need of significant improvement, and I was never sure what the profit and revenues were going to be month-to-month. After working with Van for a few months, my revenue and profit not only increased but became more consistent, to an extent that made the investment in coaching more than pay for itself. Now after 10 months, my profits are up 130%, I have begun working on a passive income project, and I have a clear long-term plan. I would recommend Van to any other business owner who wants to increase profitability and gain better focus." - Robert Plotkin, Attorney at Law - Click here to see NECN interview.

“I’ve had what I thought was a reasonably successful law practice for nearly ten years. Once I started working with Van Smick, my ActionCOACH , I have come to realize much more of my full potential.
    I’ve always had the desire to establish other businesses to compliment my law practice but never seemed to find the time to accomplish this goal. With Van's help, I found ways of making my staff and myself more efficient and productive – which gave me the time to start A2Z® Realty and Franchise Institute, Inc. These businesses provide for a greater source of “in-house” referrals for me and have provided me sources of income that do not require my day-to-day involvement.
    I’ve also done much with Van’s help to position myself as an expert in the area of franchise development. Van coached me during the time of my writing The Seven Pillars™ of Franchising Success, where I interview 14 of my clients who typify the development program all my franchise clients go through to ensure success.
    What Van has done most for me is he got me out of working “in” my business and put me to work “on” my business. Van held me accountable to my plans, gave me great advice and inspired me each week. I would highly recommend Van to any other business owner who wants to be more successful and achieve his or her goals."
- Andrew P. Palmer, Founder and CEO, Franchise Institute, Inc.

“ActionCOACH Business Coaching’s seminars are a must for business owners interested in increasing customers, improving revenues and growing profits. Van Smick offers valuable insights, discusses practical strategies and provides realistic solutions to help you achieve your goals and become more successful.” – Jeffrey M. Howe, Citizens Bank

"I have learned something that helps me move my business forward in every meeting. Based on one concept I learned at the Action ProfitCLUB, I decreased the number of cold calls I needed to make to close a sale by 69%! That saves me 3 hours per sale! I had no previous business training before starting my business so getting help from an ActionCOACH and Babson MBA has been fantastic." – Judy O’Brien – O’Brien Web Products

“As a small business owner and successful painting contractor since 1992, it’s easy to get caught up with the day to day operations of the business and neglect the big picture. Van Smick coached me on the importance of staying focused on the overall goals and objectives of my business. He helped me see the importance of delegating increased responsibilities to my staff so that my time was more available for staff hiring and training, developing a thoughtful sales and marketing plan, building outstanding customer service relationships and working smarter not harder. Van has offered valuable insights and practical advice that helped me to be more profitable and successful.” – Jim Fradette – Fradette Painting, Inc.

“I find the ProfitCLUB meetings energizing and positive. Every time I attend I come away with a new idea or two to effectively advance my business. And, the ideas are not just any old ideas or make-work. They solve real problems that are either confronting me or that sometimes I had not even anticipated were coming my way.” – Dorothy K. Austin – Entrepreneur

“Being a ProfitCLUB member means that at least twice a month I make time to focus ON my business. Each session, Van provides a framework for working on the parts of my business that I’m not an expert in, like marketing and measuring. I’ve learned how to focus my marketing messages and to act on parts of my business I’d been ignoring. I never miss a meeting – they’re too worthwhile to growing my business!” – Lise Stahl Brown – artfulProductivity

"The ProfitCLUB is a great resource and educational tool. My Action coach is always inspiring me to work on my business, not in it, and having my own personal board of advisors really helps with input from unique perspectives. This is a valuable way to work on my business while having fun!” – Dr. Jamal T De Vita – De Vita Chiropractic

"The day after attending GrowthCLUB, I implemented one of the concepts we learned and that one change in my business increased my revenues enough to pay for GrowthCLUB in one month. I've already signed up for the next GrowthCLUB! " - Judy O'Brien of O'Brien Web Products

"GrowthCLUB is an excellent way to sharpen the focus on my business and support my growth plan." - Don Alden of Alden Marketing Group

"Growth Club boosted my confidence and drive to continue to make my business grow and succeed. The information presented is valuable for any business owner at any stage of their business’s development." - Eric Sigman of Sigman Law Offices P.C.

“As business owners, we must determine how best to allocate our resources. The best and most prudent investment of time and money, that I know of, is to work with a business coach like Van who has been successful in helping a number of businesses achieve their goals, increase their profits, and grow their business.” – Bonnie L. Cameron, Cameron Communications