What Others say about Paul...
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"Paul Hajek was recognized as North American West Region Business Coach of the Year in 2014 by the Professional Business Coaches Alliance. Paul is incredibly smart in business fundamentals and he has mastered the art and science of professional coaching. If you are a business owner or high-level business executive who is serious about taking your professional skills or company's results to new heights, I strongly urge you to schedule a meeting with Paul. He's among the best of the best in our industry."
Jon Denney President of Professional Business Coaches Alliance Paul is a rare and valuable kind of man--a true mentor. His credentials and successes speak for themselves, but it's his "soft" skills that allow him to tower above other coaches, advisors, and consultants.
Paul's outstanding characteristic is his humanity. He is an approachable, empathetic personality in a sea populated by sharks and egotists. I'm certain he spends most of his time as the smartest person in any room, but his warm demeanor and openness to the suggestions of others tells me that he doesn't think of himself that way. Paul is a diplomat and and brilliant tactician. He can take a complex problem, understand its component parts, and present reasonable solutions that appeal to all involved parties. I have observed first-hand as he took a room full of a dozen frustrated people at odds with one another, helped them see all perspectives, and guided them to productive, synergistic consensus. Several times. He receives my highest recommendation, and I hope I can work with him again in the future Skyler Jackson Reep Bilingual Director of Marketing and Branding | Architect of Scalable B2C Awareness, Acquisition, and Retention Systems "Paul Hajek was one of the early partners in Galliard Group and was part of the team that structured the new strategic direction for the company - one that has proven to be very successful. Paul is an excellent consultant, known for his skills in working with clients who are tackling difficult transitions in their companies. He is thoughtful, bright, compassionate and deeply knowledgeable regarding the needs of small businesses and their owners. He brings a wide range of experiences to his consulting practice, making him a valuable mentor and coach. We are grateful for our on-going relationship with Paul and his new business venture and we believe that our companies will continue to provide valuable synergies for our shared clients"
Lise Stewart Founder and Owner of Galliard FBA Institute "Having given Paul the opportunity to use his skills as a business coach has proven to be very beneficial for both my business and myself. First, Paul has proven to be someone I can trust. His ability to help me see my strengths and understand my weaknesses, along with how to improve both has made me a better manager.
Then for my business, Paul was helping me clearly understand what our goals should be and with that understanding he was providing me the skills and tools that allowed me to reach those goals. I have been able to increase my sales as a direct result of understanding and implementing just a few of Paul's suggestions. I would encourage anyone who is serious about improving his/hers skills as a businessperson to give Paul a call." C.J. Kenny Owner of Wild Rose Manor, Caldwell, ID "Because Business is Rocket Science! Hiring Paul was one of the best decision I made when starting our Franchise. I’ve met many business coaches over the last few years, however none come close to the caliber of Paul. This man understands the numbers, and provided me strength in my areas of weakness. Very knowledgeable on Sales & Marketing, and a huge asset when it came to hiring our first employees! If you need a business consultant/coach, you will be delighted with the professionalism and knowledge Paul will provide."
Christopher Schloe President at C.L. Schloe & Sons, Inc Without a doubt, Paul is an expert in the areas of Exit and Succession Planning, Business Valuation, Building Value in Businesses and Business Coaching. I have many years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and I enjoy the input and perspective Paul has shared with me in assisting my clients as well as in the class room attending Paul's senior level Exit & Succession Planning. course. On the job, Paul is methodical, thorough and meticulous about the projects he is working on. That being said he is also approachable and invites open discussion while participating in or leading work groups. I am thankful to have Paul as an expert resource and as a friend. I give him my highest recommendation to anyone that is researching Paul's background and welcome any requests for additional information on Paul or Synergy Business Development.
Jeff Chaffin Principal and Owner at The Executive Influence "Paul consistently delivered valuable information and hard work to challenging initiatives. In each case this moved our results forward for greater success. His business skills and knowledge help our organization define the gap in delivering our product and provided long term solution to position us for success.
Having given Paul the opportunity to use his skills as a business coach has proven to be very beneficial for both my business and myself. First, Paul has proven to be someone I can trust. His ability to help me see my strengths and understand my weaknesses, along with how to improve both has made me a better manager." Mike Fleig General Manager of Spokane Club I known Paul for several years. Every time I meet with him, I learn something that I can readily apply to my business. He is a true professional, a great listener - and, somehow, always has the smartest solutions that bring great results. I would highly recommend his services.
Shari Krall, MSHC Health Marketing Communications & Strategy Professional |
"I can’t speak highly enough of the depth, breadth, warmth, or unflappable professionalism Paul Hajek brings to his business coaching clients. Just can’t say enough good things at all. Whether you’re just getting off the ground or already a million-dollar-a-year concern Synergy Business Development is can help with everything from identifying your personal values that motivate you to build your company to marketing, management, operations, and even little stuff like how to get around in Quickbooks.
I’ll just add that thanks to their flexibility, adaptability, and experience, SBD adds value not only when you’re planning or assessing your business but also during operation when surprises arise, whether unexpected opportunities or unanticipated setbacks. Finally, SBD helps business owners manage periods of transition, whether it’s selling a business, buying one, bringing on new partners, or (literally!) parting company with former partners. I’ve benefitted hugely from my relationship with Paul and SBD and thoroughly appreciate his warmth, wisdom, and generosity." David Innes Owner of Real Basics, LLC "When we first contemplated how to approach selling our business so we could retire, we did not know where to begin. Fortunately, we were referred to Paul and after our first meeting, we knew we had found the right person to help us. Because of his very strategic approach, we had a business valuation very quickly, and with Paul’s help we were able to develop the necessary business marketing tools to move forward rapidly, interviewed and hired a business broker, and listed our business far quicker than we anticipated.
Our experience working with Paul was fantastic. He demonstrated his expertise in not only the business valuation, but proved to be a great sounding board and guide as we developed an exit plan that met our needs. We came to rely on him not only through the initial planning stages, but he also continued to check in with us after the business was listed with a broker and as we entered negotiations with potential buyers. We highly recommend Paul; he made what seemed to be an overwhelming process manageable and successful. We are now closing the sale of our business and Paul has continued to provide support, advice and connected us with an excellent CPA to guide us through the financial tax related decisions." Vicky & Steve Ransom NuEra Corporation "Paul Hajek is the best thing I have done for my business. I’ve always had the technical skills my business requires, and broad experience with small business through my employment history, but as a business owner there were some real holes that I didn’t know how to fill until I connected with Paul. Working with him is like getting a personalized MBA. Not only does he provide graduate level resources, theory, and tactics to his clients but he also tailors it to each person and business. I get 100% useful data that takes into account the details of my business, my strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur and manager, even my personality and learning style. I move faster and waste less time reaching my goals with Paul. He makes understanding my business the foundation of our coaching relationship and constantly makes adjustments to make sure our sessions focus on my most pressing challenges. I highly recommend Paul for business owners who need to fill in the holes in their game, but also for those who do a great job by the seat of their pants and need to figure out how to pass on their skills to an employee or successor. Paul will help you understand what you are doing, why it is working, and where it fits into the big picture"
Michael Prendergast Co-owner of Tool Couture Paul recently facilitated an extensive 12 week Exit/Succession Planning Series. Having gone through this process myself in selling a my own business in 2005 where I was in the "battle over values", it was refreshing to have Paul lead our group through the steps and see the process through his eyes. He clearly has a handle on this important & significant phase of business ownership.
When the time comes to sell your business, no one wants to buy a job. What a business owner does need is a person who is not working for anyone but him or her (the ownership), no ulterior motives. His straight forward process sets the stage on how to be that person and the indispensable value of that person. So, at the end of the day the goals and objectives the business owner is hoping to achieve through the sale are actually achieved. Chris Steinlage Professionally Licensed Business Coach serving Business Owners ready for Positive Change and Growth ~ Kansas City based I have known Paul professionally and personally for over 7 years. He has been instrumental in training my Sales people with creative and effective techniques that work well. He has been great with each person, patient, and very educational. Paul has also advised us on business strategies and that has helped us a lot. He has vast knowledge and experience. I highly recommend Paul to train any Sales staff and coach any business.
Grant Sorge Owner/President of Welcome New Neighbor "Paul is an awesome part of the Galliard Group. He brings a quantitative, science oriented approach to their already top-flight offerings.
I have watched and worked with the Galliard Group for many years and never hesitate to ask them to help friends, colleagues, clients and strategic partners. Why? Because their unusual "small bites" approach and incredible focus on positive outcomes means I never have to apologize and always get thanked. They have a depth and breath of principals and associate consultants that make them the usual "first call" for the business oriented advisor. " Paul adds a brilliance and dedication that makes him a super addition to an already "All Star" team. Donald Morgan Principal and Financial Advisor at Independent Wealth Connections, LLC "Paul is a very effective business coach. I worked with him to take my company to the next level. The processes he helped me to implement enables me to know exactly how my business is doing, improves my operations, and measures the effectiveness of each marketing tool. I highly recommend Paul."
Susan Halstead Owner of Halstead Studio |
