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Reach – The Leadership Series for Business Owners

 

Reach has made me more disciplined in how I work and how I manage my business.  That includes everything from the focus of my time to tracking the appropriate business metrics.  I not only apply the concepts I've learned to my business, but I have also used it in my consulting work with other companies.

- Mary Kay Conley, Human Resource Results, Inc.

I absolutely loved Reach and got a great deal of benefit from it.  I truly believe it is going to help me change and restructure my life and my business. 

- Heather Draschill,  Owner - The UPS Store

Since I completed Reach^TM I now think daily about the processes and procedures I learned. In fact, I was so inspired coming out of the class, that I hired someone else to do my daily grind so I could truly focus on being the owner and shift my focus to help my new business grow.

Tammy Wiley - Professional Conventions and Meetings, Inc.

Reach took the multitude of information out there about how to run a business and compressed it into easy to understand and easy to implement segments. It helped me to understand not only how to work "on" my business instead of "in" my business but also gave me simple ways to measure my success.
-Nicole Bickett - organize2optimize

 

One of the most important things I took out of the Reach class was CJ's approach to a Marketing Plan - I've never seen a more boiled down approach to the most important factors of small business marketing activity. I've applied this format to several other business concepts already and it has helped tremendously.
- Andrew Gouty- Deep Ripples 

 

After owning my business for 8+ years I needed an opportunity to surround myself with fellow business owners who were suffering from some of the same issues that effect our daily businesses and personal lives. Reach afforded me an opportunity to learn from others on how time management and effective procedures can drastically change how one conducts business, and thus directly effecting the profitability of my company. CJ and his staff do a great job of reaching out and trying to help business owners focus on what they should focus on, I would recommend the class to anyone and appreciate everything they have done for my business.

- Jim Pike - Distinct Images

 

Reach helped organize my business and remind me that just because something needs to be done doesn't mean I need to be the one to do it. In addition, it helped me focus on creating a niche and then leveraging it to set ourselves apart from the competition. Finally, it provided me with the opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs determined to increase their business.

- Aaron Douglas - Deep Ripples

 

I began Reach feeling incredibly overwhelmed in the details of running my business. Upon finishing Reach, I had begun organizing my week every Sunday, setting attainable goals, and apportioning my time to make the most of my days. My time and energy can now be spent increasing my customer base and creating new products rather than answering e-mails and shuffling papers. I realize what my time and energy is worth, and my business has certainly shown great improvements as a result.

 - Amy Douglas - Sugar Baby Cookies

This process helped me focus on personal and professional changes I needed to make to improve the quality of my personal life and the quality of my business operations. I've begun the journey of starting to implement some of these changes, which has already resulted in improvements.

- Karen Zwick - 1st Class Solutions

 

I learned so many valuable tools in the Reach Class that I know my business is capable of running without me,  if I continue to hone the skills CJ taught me. Just the simple things like time and money management can be a chore without good systems in place. CJ taught me how to implement those systems into my business to smoothly function day by day. He taught me even more valuable things like the nuts and bolts of the sales process and the business chassis which is the form and functionality of all successful businesses. We worked on goal setting which I discovered is very hard for me but the more he made me do it the easier it got and I have started to believe some of the things I wrote down. It is amazing how real it makes your goals when you put pen to paper. Lastly, CJ taught me many little things I still use every day like the term "win the day" which means there will never be enough time in the day to do all I want to do, so just focus on winning the day. Thank you CJ, I know because of you, I am on my way to building a better business!

- James Gadient

 

The value I received from the Reach program will stay with me the rest of my life.  CJ helped and still helps me understand how to look at the big picture while keeping focus in the daily routine.  His positivity helps inspire myself and in turn the people around me to be the best business we can be.  Reach is an essential investment for any business owner that wants to break through the biggest obstacle...that being yourself. 

-Troy Renbarger

 

The Reach Class gave me confidence in  the potential success of my business model as well as helping me to see that other small business owners were having similar problems and I wasn't alone. A few of our classmates are still in touch and plan on continuing to meet to maintain our business growth and provide continued support as accountability partners.

-Brooke DeRam

 

CJ is always talking about celebrating our successes. In the one year I have been working with reachmore  I have increased our enrollment from 78.3 percent to 97 percent yielding an additional $5,892 a week!   Our secret?  Taking time to find what our customers need, build relationships and set expectations! Thank you CJ and reachmore Team!!!

-Lee Ann Balta

 

The REACH class has done wonders for my business.  Mainly, it has helped me stay focused, be goals & purposed-based in my business, and implement basic business & management systems that I had been lacking.  So far this year, 2007 has been my very best year in the real estate business – at a time when most other agents are struggling in this tough market.

- Kristie Smith - Real Estate Links

 

For my business, taking the Reach class was one of the most important business decisions I have made in ten years of business. CJ has become very instrumental in guiding me on how to operate my business more efficient and effectively. I was one of those people whom never took the time to work on the business. By participating in the Reach class, I was required to spend that couple of hours a week to think about how my business was operating. Since taking the class, business is booming. CJ deserves a lot of credit for the success we continue to have. Thank you CJ.

-Larry Marietta

 

My wife Jill and I have been blessed by the Reach Business Leadership Series. The first quarter of business, after the class, our cash flow was up over 53 percent and associates by 150 percent. We were able to meet other business professionals in other fields and learn from them as well as CJ. The information and habits that we learned from the class more than paid for the tuition before we even finished the class. I would strongly recommend the Reach class for any business owner who desires to have a business run without them.

-Patrick and Jill Moor

 

Reach provided the foundation to truly build a systematic business.  I look back at how I managed the business before Reach, and the difference is measurable.  It didn't take the full 12 weeks to implement immediate changes in my business - my time is managed better, my sales process is defined, and I've established a culture for my team to exceed expectations on a daily basis.  I'm a better owner, leader and client partner because of it.

- Phil Daniels – Tactic Marketing

 

Today is July 15, 2008 and since completing REACH in March of 2008 I have established a company handbook, implemented a retirement plan, hired a new employee, created five business processes and am on track to post our largest financial year yet. CJ has been a key factor in helping me get on track, create powerful personal change and establish successful habits to put me where I want to be.

- Raquel Richardson - Silver Square, Inc.

 

Iron sharpens iron.  Attending a venue that allows me to listen and learn how other entrepreneurs apply different business strategies is invaluable.  Business is business but understanding the principals and various applications of those principals makes the difference between our barely getting by and living with success!

- Lee Ann Balta - Small Blessings

 

I always new I had the skills to start and run my own business.  I also never thought it would be easy or looked for a magic wand to solve problems.  But I always felt that there was a more effective way to operate my business.  The Reach program opened my eyes to a successful way of running a business, so in the future I can have a business that can be successful with or without me.  The steps and processes taught in the class are organized so that if they are followed you should certainly succeed.  The Reach program has given me guidance to overcome business problems in HR, Sales and operations which has allowed my business to double over the last six months.  Additionally, I have the confidence, because of the Reach program, that I can overcome the growth problems that my business is currently going through.  

- Daniel A. Becker - Danco Roofing Services, Inc.

 

At Miles Design, we spend most of our time focusing on building great brands for our clients. Like so many other businesses, it's easy to get so wrapped up in our clients' needs, that we lose track of our own. REACH has helped me remember how important it is to focus on what's best for our company. From setting realistic goals, to improving our sales process, the business coaching we received from REACH was a much-needed kick-start. I would recommend REACH to any small business owner who's committed to aggressively growing their business, and wants to be held accountable to getting better results.

- Josh Miles - Miles Design LLC

 

The program forced me to evaluate my current business practices and focus on fundamentals.  I learned what I was doing to limit my success and how to change that.  I now have more control over the outcome of each day.  I have implemented several practices taught through the series and have discovered my niche in a saturated industry.

- Cara Gail - Keller Williams Realty

 

Reach was exactly what my business needed. I learned the practical rules to running my business. I have the confidence to run any business now. This is real world stuff. This isn't hocus pocus academia business knowledge. CJ has run successful businesses, and then he showed me how to run mine. The interaction with other successful business owners was invaluable. My business has more than doubled this year, and I credit Reach as one of the major reasons why.

- Peter Dunn - Pete the Planner

 

I believe that I gained a lot of confidence that allowed me to implement  the mechanisms today, that will pay huge dividends in the next 3-5 years.  

- Mike McGlothlin - InSource, Inc.

 

I began the program with an idea of what to expect and what improvements I felt our company needed.   I was completely unprepared for what an amazing experience the Reach program was going to be both professionally and personally.  Having experienced the Reach program, I feel like I look at business and life in a completely different light.  The business issues that I had were definitely addressed, but more importantly, I am now aware of the root cause of many of those things, and have the awareness to prevent them and other issues from occurring again.  As business owners, it is easy to wake up one day, and the work/life balance is completely off kilter.  The Reach program was a wake up call to me that everything needs to be in balance and working together towards a common goal.

- Andrew Taylor - Haffley, Taylor & Company, LLC

 

I really enjoyed participating in the Reach program and gained many valuable skills that will help me continue to grow my business and focus on it running without me.  The most important aspects it provided me with were a weekly “kick in the pants” to get the things accomplished that I need to do and a better time management process to make them happen.  In addition, the focus on the Standard Operating Procedure has been critical to taking my business to the next level.

- Jennifer Foster - Foster Results, LLC

 

"I now have an understanding of how to truly develop goals vs. just hearing that I need to do them.  I learned how to develop systems that I immediately put into effect in my practice in terms of accountability and tracking.  However, to me, the most beneficial piece was the coaching received on developing my Business’ Purpose (vision).  Affirming the reason for why I am in business was inspirational and led us to our best year ever."

- T.Ray Phillips - Certified Family Business Specialist

 

For several years I have known that the direction that I wanted to take my business was to be more hands-off than involved in the daily activity.  Unfortunately, I was struggling with exactly what that would look like and how I would make that happen.  After sitting through the Reach program, I now feel that I have not only a vision of what that looks like, but a road map to truly make it happen.

- Denise Praul - Accurate Tax Management Corp.

 

I was challenged to step out of my comfort zone and take steps to organize and grow my business in ways I would not have been empowered to do on my own.  The opportunity to tap into other business owners’ strategies synthesized and clarified with CJ’s instruction, has been invaluable to my business growth and success.  One of the most valuable outcomes is my renewed focus on systems and business tools, which allows me to spend more of my time doing what I need to be doing to grow my business. Additionally, the emphasis on a work-life balance and dedication to serving others – family and friends as well as charitable causes – provided an unexpected opportunity for significant personal and spiritual growth.  This last aspect certainly makes CJ’s program unique among others like it, and sets it well above the standard for business owners who seek improvement measured in ways other than dollars.

 

By providing a better understanding of how to grow and operate a business that can run without me, I am establishing tools that will provide future financial benefits and the corresponding personal rewards in freedom in how I spend my time.  Entrepreneurs start businesses because they have passion and drive, but often that needs to be harnessed.  The Reach program simplifies and re-focuses the business owner on the ultimate goal of growth that leads to financial success, while maintaining and enhancing personal commitments regarding spiritual development and charitable service.  I highly recommend the class to any business owner.

- Chuck Roach - Roach Law Office

 

The Reach program highlights the need to get focused and the organization does practice what is preached.  You confirmed the need to stay on track with long term goals and not letting your day run you.  I now clearly understand the definition of insanity by Einstein and how this can easily separate success and mediocrity.

- Kevin Hammond - Database Development Services

 

The Reach class provided a forum for me to investigate my business and its future growth opportunities in-depth through the perspective and systems developed by a seasoned business leader. The curriculum allowed me to focus on my vision and business processes comprehensively, and the class itself facilitated meaningful dialogue between other business leaders. I noticed a positive shift in the way I conducted business at all levels from the first class on, and I look forward to Reach providing me opportunities for business growth in the future.
- Torrey Dawley – Sandpaper Studio

The 7 Tips to Building a Business that Runs Without You!

As a small business owner, I’m constantly struggling to make the best use of my time. When two really good friends of mine suggested I go to CJ’s “7 Tips for Building a Business That Runs without You”, my first reaction was, “Ah, I don’t have TIME!!!” However, that is precisely the reason a business owner needs to go. This workshop leaves you completely jazzed about how to spend  your time effectively, how to successfully manage your employees and create a more functional work environment... The workshop is absolutely the best 90 minutes I have spent this month on trying to grow my business.

- Tiffany Mullen – Eventful Florals

 

Before the workshop, I never gave a second thought to the idea of my business becoming something that could run without me- now I can't imagine that it won't happen!

- Mike Wilke, Capital Leasing Solutions

 

Every business owner should make time to go through the "7 Tips for Building a Business that Runs Without You" workshop!  CJ's workshop delivers practical information in a no-nonsense, entertaining format, that is immediately implementable to any business.  After participating, I left with not only a few new business contacts, but most importantly, a plan of action for changing the dynamic of my business and the motivation and belief to make it happen.  I would say that is ninety minutes well spent!"

- Loree Everette, PHANOMEN/design

 

The "7 Tips Workshop" is an absolute must for growth-oriented business owners.  CJ's collaborative approach offers practical tips that can actually be implemented.  ReachMore Strategies understands that business owners "wear many hats" and that their time is valuable.  I can't think of a more efficient, meaningful way to invest 90 minutes for the future of your business.
- Phil Daniels, Tactic Marketing, Inc.

Speaking

CJ is an amazing speaker. CJ has an uncanny ability to mix humor with knowledge. When so much of what we hear today is negative news, CJ teaches us how to turn off the negative and focus on the positive. CJ's business fundamentals are so sound that any business will benefit from CJ's words of wisdom!

-Scott Trimble, Regional Sales Manager, Midwest Marketing Inc

 

I have been coordinating conferences for the green industry for almost 20 years and worked with over a 1000 speakers. CJ McClanahan is easily among the best I have ever worked with as he is enthusiastic, engaging, funny and most importantly, informative. I'd recommend CJ to anyone looking for a top quality speaker on a wide range of business and personnel topics.

-Zac Reicher, Professor, Purdue University, Executive Director, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation

 

CJ consistently impresses me with his energy and knowledge. He is able to relate concepts to people in a fun and interactive way. I am always inspired listening to him and would highly recommend him to any organization considering hiring him as a speaker!
- Nicole Bickett, Organize to Optimize, LLC

 

CJ is a wealth of knowledge. More importantly, he knows how to apply his knowledge of business and leadership to important aspects of the industry. He is a fabulous speaker in that he can take a complex concept and break it into understandable, usable techniques that you can apply in order to get results. What matters to me most is that he is a great listener; when I worked with CJ, he wanted to find out what my needs were so we could focus right in on them. Because he took the time to find out what I needed, the results were right on target. I highly recommend CJ as a speaker.

- Stephanie Bondi, Butler University