“I’ve known Sara for a number of years both as a client and as a colleague. Sara has been one of my most precocious students. She has mastered sales techniques that elude most people. She single handedly built the sales efforts of a specialty industrial products company. It’s amazing what she did in a difficult business environment. Since then she has gone on to found a very successful coaching and performance development company employing her knowledge of sales, business and her advanced degree in counseling. I know many of her clients and they are delighted with the results of working with Sara. Sara can be a valuable resource to any business person in pursuit of continuous improvement. She regularly teaches advanced sales topics for us. Our clients appreciate her charm, wit, good humor and deep knowledge of her subjects.” May 25, 2009
Mark Fitzgerald , President , Sandler Sales Institute of Tampa
Thank you for all you do for me. You do a great job in helping people reach their potential. Beverly Katzenberger, Owner A Lash Above Inc.
“Sara is a dynamic speaker who uses compelling stories to share her unique perspective. I recently had the opportunity to work with Sara on stage during a speaking engagement. Her additions to the program provided exactly what I was looking for and were received extremely well by the audience. I would not hesitate to work with Sara on stage again because I know she will deliver!” May 25, 2009
Matt Kinsey , President & CEO , MK Tech Group, Inc.
“Sara has done a marvelous job of finding her niche. Her temperament and skill sets make her the perfect resource for finding Joy Beyond Freedom! Articulate, insightful, informative and right-on with her message.” June 2, 2009
Bob Stanley , Owner , The Bob Stanley Group
“I’ve worked with Sara on various projects, and many hours of consulting. Sara is creative and always delivers at a high level of integrity. I highly recommend Sara for any project that you might consider her for.” May 25, 2009
Paul Gruber , CFF , People Are Ready LLC
“Often the best business people you need are referred verbally. Access to local insiders that know people, that’s the path. I always appreciate it when someone connects me to a true professional like my broker, mechanic, or accountant. Its a two-way street since my business thrives on word-of-mouth advertising. Risking my hard-earned “word-of-mouth worthy” rating is only happening for someone excellent in every way. Sara Hand has amazing energy that extends into every aspect of being alive. She has profound insight into human beings. A truly motivated individual, Sara listens and focuses on you and your business. Then she produces a controlled explosion of new thoughts and ideas. What wells forth from Sara are things you can do NOW to make your business take that next leap ahead. By getting you motivated to action, your entire life changes, not just your business. Sara leads you and your team to surge ahead by setting the correct example, by living full throttle, right in front of you. Her presence is a wake-up call. Contacting Sara Hand should be your top business priority. Imagine getting concise, honest, active feedback from a mentor you can trust. Jon Pardue President Personalized Computer Service, Inc. Sarasota, FL” May 26, 2009
“Sara has a gift for understanding what a business needs in terms of relationships and connections. She is a master connector of people and resources, and is able to continue where many consultants and advisors hit a dead end. After diagnosing a problem, formulating a strategy or writing a new operational plan Sara is able to answer one of the most important questions business owners face, “Who can help me take this to the next level.” Her network is both broad and deep. It is also full of people that share Sara’s commitment to integrity and a joyful experience of life. Not only is Sara a complete joy to work with, everyone she brings to the table shares her enthusiasm and values.” June 10, 2009
Joey Brannon, CPA , President and Founder , Axiom CPA, P.A.
Many abilities: This is the one that I will mention.
Ability to listen to a business, quickly absorb their true value proposition (not the one they think they have) and verbalize it back to the business, the business’s stake holders etc in a professional and compelling manner. And to do this in a short space of time.
Thanks….
Raj M. Doraisamy
Interview USA, Inc.
I personally want to express my “Appreciation” for your seminar, your time, your professionalism, and the promoting of OUR chamber as well as the Membership Committee, this morning! You are one sharp business women and no matter what, you always give us a good thought, an idea or that “Light Bulb” moment to make us think differently or better about ourselves and our business.
Thank You again,
Regards,
Victoria
Michael & Victoria Newman
Sunshine Shutter Gallery, Inc.
“BETTER BUSINESS OF THE MONTH”
AUGUST 2007
VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SARA HAND – When I think powerful, strong people who network ~ SHE IS THE DIVA! I get more calls from her and people that she has referred to me, not only clients, but business people that she thinks might work well with us for “networking on purpose”! She is a people magnet and shares her enthusiasm with everyone around her!
At the Chamber Of Commerce this year, we decided that we really need to focus on providing services and educational opportunities to our members that are “VALUE ADDED ” – so when making their future budget plans, their Chamber membership is included in the ‘renew’ category.
This is the first in a series of educational opportunities being provided to help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS. If your reason for joining the Chamber was to Network and generate more business you not only have to get out there and DO IT – you have to KNOW HOW TO in the most effective and efficient manner. Sara can teach that because she LIVES IT!
Laura Dorsey-Bolling
Gulfside Mortgage Services, Inc.
Voted Chamber Business of the Year
and BEST OF VENICE 4 years in a row!
“THE PEOPLE TO KNOW FOR THE MORTGAGE YOU NEED”
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