When you find yourself floating out at sea, Ian at Optimized Results is your life vest. He helps…read moreyou help yourself. What is amazing about the work I have done with Ian, that is pointedly different from other healers, gurus and coaches I have worked with over the years, is his ability to lead the way without dictating the direction. He walks his talk and helps you walk yours. He also happens to have impeccable grammar. His modules are easy to follow and his sessions are thought provoking and inspired.

I went to Ian intending to resolve some procrastination and organizational issues that I felt were…read morelimiting my productivity at work. If I have not resolved these issues totally, I have at the very least made drastic improvements in the areas in which I sought assistance. (While it is not entirely free of paperwork and debris at the end of every day, I can now see more than 50% of the surface of my desk at any given time. Whereas it used to be completely covered by at least 4" of crap at all times.) So now I have a cleanish desk, I get stuff done more quickly and with less procrastination and self inflicted emotional distress. HOWEVER..... The real benefit to me came not from in the areas that I sought self improvement but in other facets of my life that (because I was so focused on the stress I was causing myself over meaningless crap from work) I had no idea were so important to me. Because I was stressing over the wrong stuff, I was drinking way too much, eating too much, and not communicating particularly well with my family. Ian enabled me to understand my real goals, so that I could align my actions with achieving those goals, and reduce the time and energy I used to waste chasing false goals, or being distracted by things that didn't matter. Since completing my work with Ian I have lost over 30 pounds! I have lost all the weight I gained since starting up my company in 1992. I continue to lose weight steadily, I no longer eat or drink compulsively, I now only consume what I want to. I go to the gym much more regularly, now that I know it is important to me. (Before I was too preoccupied by distractions to realize this.) Even though I spend more time at the gym, I am getting more accomplished at work AND having more quality time with my family, because I am not burnt out and frustrated when I get home from work. (No more "Leave Daddy alone he needs to relax.") Ian's whole "Kind Ambition" thing and the mushy feelings stuff he talks about a lot are not really my cup of tea. But, as much as I hate to admit it, it does work, and has helped me with my communications with others. Most of all it has worked extremely well with my children (who are 5 and 7). I also am now much better at filtering my wife's comments, by recognizing that when she is tired/grumpy/angry what she says is not exactly what she means, so I make sure I do not give undue importance to the emotionally charged elements of her communications with me. I am much better at calming things down now, whereas I used to just ramp things up by adding my emotions to the fire as well. I highly recommend working with Ian, if not to achieve the desired results, but for the side effects, which for me turned out to be the real benefit.

Very helpful and generous with his time. Gave me what I need to know to succeed in my business…read more Thanks!

I met with David for a consult on Friday. He is super easy to talk to and clearly has a wide…read morebreadth of knowledge on marketing. He was able to point out ways in which I could help grow my specific project in ways I hadn't previously thought of. I am currently managing a musical act. He was able to point out clear cut next steps for us and was able to show me examples, coach, and teach on what the most efficient plan of attack would be in our specific marketing strategy.

From beginning to end it was a pleasure working with Lucas. He really takes the time to understand…read moreyou as a person and asks great questions to put together the perfect plan for you. I had a career journey that was a bit different and Lucas gave me the confidence to put my best self out there. Lucas is a genius when it comes to resumes, LinkedIn updates, interview prep, and cover letters. The interview process was where I was the most nervous but with all the tips and tricks Lucas provided I was extremely confident during each interview as the prepping really paid off. While going through interviews Lucas was extremely supportive and flexible with his schedule to ensure I was ready for every round. I received an offer and I could honestly say I could have not done it without Lucas's support and guidance. Thank you Lucas!

Even though I am a professional who was fortunate to enjoy much career success, I have always…read morequestioned in the back of my mind if I was in the right industry. I toyed with the idea of making a drastic career change but was paralyzed with indecision for a while. I figured I should probably find a professional career coach to help me get some clarity, and that is when I met Lucas. Lucas took the time to really try and understand my career situation, so that we could formulate a plan that was unique to me. We started with career aptitude tests which helped me learn more about myself. We defined and prioritized my career goals, and explored the many paths I could take to reach them. Also, Lucas is a resume magician, transforming my plain, wordy resume into a much more impressive, concise one. He also helped me with my LinkedIn profile which I appreciate since I am a total LinkedIn newbie. He basically did almost everything he could to set me up for success. I highly recommend Lucas whether you are starting out in your career or changing your current career path. He can provide the support, insight, and accountability to help you achieve your goals.

Rona you're wonderful, Within a short period of time, you've taught me things that would have taken…read moreme years to learn. Thank you for mentoring me and allowing me to benefit from your many years of experience. Rona you're gifted mentor, and your ability to make things so clear over the phone proves it ,

THANK YOU Rona!!!! your stress workshop has really helped me…read morecope with stress and given me easy tools that I am able to implement on a daily basis. Your calm manor and organized method of cover material was perfect. You were able to direct the group in a timely manor without feeling rushed or getting off the subject. I recommend Rona to anyone that wants to help simplify daily stress. As a mother of 3 who also owns and runs a business I have accelerated stress levels. Rona gave me the tools that help me reduce the stress and organize my thoughts. Thank you Thank You Thank You

Before utilizing ZenRes, I'd worked with in-house admin and payroll tools, cobbling together…read moreinfrastructure to support my clinic. It meant persistently "checking work" and moving the pieces forward, while already tasked with patient care and mentoring my employees. ZenRes offers an entirely new experience: the team of providers, from HR services to Admin, take personal interest in the success of your business, apply rigor and care to its inner-workings and serve as an advisor as we scale. They've help create systems for efficiency and completed the research to determine best-practices for tools we lean on (HIPPA compliant messaging, EHR etc). They are experienced in supporting businesses as they scale and take on tasks from small to large with the same attention, committed to sustainable growth. It's far more personal in its offering than other virtual platforms and that is clear as an expression and high-touch involvement of the founders, Shanna and June. ZenRes runs the HR and Admin for my clinic- they coordinate payroll, communicate with my staff and provide contracting as we onboard team members. They also serve as our every-day admin team, providing full coverage to patient interface, serve as a conduit between team members and take on the prep work of moving our clinic forward as it grows. Plus, so much more. ZenRes is mission-led and while efficiency and detail-oriented skills are most welcome, the female-led business, which translates to careful listening on the part of their team and implementation, is bespoke and felt in every corner to their service. I would highly recommend their services for any business wanting skilled support across services, all with a personal touch.

Zen Res has been such a lifesaver. We've been working with their team for over a year now and they…read morebring me such peace of mind. I was a little hesitant to use a remote admin support team, but I am able to rely on my admin team for so many tasks that I had on my plate before. They are kind, so quick to respond and help and I don't know what I would do without them these days. Running a business is hard work, and having Zen Res to help me with the day to day and to support me when things come up that are out of the blue and out of the ordinary, they are always happy to support me to run my practice efficiently and easily. My employees love them and my clients are so grateful they are there when we are not! Their admin assistants are trained so well and the whole experience is thoughtful. I highly recommend them.

After 45 years of being a manager, general manager and a business owner I found myself burning out…read morewith the trials and tribulations of being a small business owner. In short, it just wasn't fun anymore. After a short meeting around the table with Matt he was pretty much able to put the cause of my frustrations in a nutshell. Matt immediately pointed out the problems he saw ....One of which was that my frustrations had caused me to lose focus. Matt's mild and professional demeanor comforted us so we could understand what needed to be done. We just renewed with Matt as he has become the catalyst in getting me back on the right path with reasonable goals and expectations. Our meetings with Matt are something I truly look forward to. I cannot recommend Matt & Chiloe' Consultants enough. Feel free to contact me personally for a reference. Dennis J. Raff, Sole Proprietor Fire Protection Solutions (209) 629-8529

I had a complicated tax situation in 2025 involving multiple streams of income (1099, W2, 401k…read moreconversion, etc) and though I made quarterly payments, I knew I was going to need an expert to help minimize my tax bill. I learned about EAs from a community whatsapp and went in search of one. After looking for several weeks and reaching out to a few, it was Phuong's rapid response (by email and phone) and his kind demeanor that helped make my decision. Overall, working with Phuong was straightforward. After agreeing on an estimated cost, Phuong invited me to a secure portal to upload all of my documents. Alongside, Phuong provided a checklist to help guide all of the files/info that you should consider uploading. This was very efficient and helped expedite the process. From beginning to end, it took only a few weeks. It would've gone much faster, but I was delayed in uploading documents, so I caused the delay. Alongside, Phuong answered one-off questions as needed and quickly. And I had a lot of questions! But Phuong was always willing to help. The best part? Phuong confirmed I was actually owed a refund. I was stunned. Is there any better result than that? Of course, this means my quarterly payments were on target, but I'm not sure I would've reached the same result on my own. I can't recommend Phuong enough. He was fast, friendly and importantly, secure. I am certain I will be working with Phuong for all of my tax needs moving forward. Thank you Phuong!!

Phuong was extremely responsive, knowledgeable, and followed up without any extra action on my…read morepart- which I really appreciated given how terrible it feels when you have started a process with someone and you have to constantly reach out to get a response! Phuong was a professional throughout the entirety of the process and guided me through calculating and the actual process of paying off quarterly taxes with patience and kindness. He also gave me an estimate of the price before conducting the service and was very transparent. Highly recommend if you are starting your own business!

I had such a fantastic experience working with Coach Crystal. She helped me grow and become a…read morebusiness woman I am today. She offers practical steps that will help you reach your goals and also hold you accountable. She is very prompt, returns email in a matter of hours. You will always learn something new on every session with her. Crystal is an amazing person overall and it's been such a pleasure having her in my corner as a business coach. Every business person should have at least a few months worth of business consultation with Crystal. I highly recommend working with Coach Crystal and Run Right Consulting.

I referred Crystal and her company, Run Right Business Consulting to one of my 30+ year clients…read more She has done an amazing job, helping them focus and respond to the changing business landscape. I believe a referral to someone is paramount to one's own business, as it is for the person whom is receiving the expertise of the person being referred. Trust is what keeps a 30+ year client, and Crystal and her team made that on going relationship possible.