“Our profit has gone up (from £500k) to about £800,000.”
“When I first met Jeff our costs were exceeding our profit and we looked at where we can save costs. We stripped out around £90,000 a year of costs. Within the first 6-8 weeks we started to see results. In the last 8 years, our gross profit has been about £500,000 per year, but we’ve now had our best year. Our profit has gone up to about £800,000. Last year we lived in rented accommodation. I owed over a million pounds in terms of personal debt from a business. We didn’t have our own house, we have kids that weren’t at private school. Part of my plan was to pay that debt, to buy our own house, to put the kids into private school – that was part of our dream and 5 year plan. Year one, which was last year, we managed to do all of that for which I am immensely proud. It’s been a really positive experience.”
Foresolutions
“It really has transformed my work and life.”
“We have been able to put structure in the business. I haven’t worked a weekend since. How can the business serve me rather than me being a slave to the business. It really has transformed my work and life. If someone is considering working with Jeff I have no hesitation in recommending him. He’s not only my business coach, he’s a valued friend and confidante.”
Rachel Oliver – Osprey
“We were turning over about 150,000 pounds and last year we were nearly at 300,000 pounds.”
“I’m a great engineer, but as a business manager and operator, I still had a lot to learn. I had to liquidate the previous business – a lot to do with market forces, but there’s an underlying situation with regards to that. So when I started to look to expand again, we asked where are the clients and where do we need to market? So we developed some marketing strategies and that’s led to having marketing support as well for the business.
“Using experts is vital, because you get things done faster. Financial changes have really come over the last three months. We were turning over about 150,000 pounds and last year we were nearly at 300,000 pounds, with a target of 500,000 this year and looks like we can probably beat that.
“I was clearly stressed before and now very pleased with the position the business is in.”
Gary Jones – GLJ Design
“My turnover increased by 10%, but more importantly it was the profit, which increased 4 times.”
“Since I’ve been working with my coach, one of the huge benefits is that I’m now looking forward to keeping this profit level that we’re now seeing and still growing that, while I’m spending less time in the business – so I can enjoy the rewards from it, doing things I love doing. Both holidaying and spending time with my family.
“I’d been running my business for about 20 years before I met Jeff and it had very much plateaued. We weren’t really growing or developing. I was bringing up my children and working very much IN the business. Life was more stressful – I had the day to day pressures of work, while still trying to do admin, often in the evenings, which would impact on my family life and relationships.
“From my coaching I wanted to gain more freedom from the business, so that I could develop it, without having to spend so much time in it.
“My coach holds me accountable to things we agree I should be doing in the business. It makes sure I put those actions in place.
“The change it had on my mindset was huge. The biggest impact was introducing patient memberships. That kept people loyal to the business and producing recurring revenue.
“My turnover increased by 10%, but more importantly it was the profit, which increased 4 times.
“If you asked my family how I was two years ago, they know I’m in a much better place. Much more confident and much happier in myself. Able to see them and support them more. More relaxed, happy, fun, good to be around. I put a great deal of the improvement down to my coach. I couldn’t have done it without him. His advice and support has been absolutely amazing and I would throughly recommend it to any business owner.
“I have the option of selling the business as a very profitable one. That’s a decision I’m not sure of at the moment, but I would never have been able to reach that decision myself. I have the option to keep the business running, even if I’m not working in it at all.”
Sue Wassall – Optomeyes
“We are only a couple of months into our coaching journey with Jeff but so far we couldn’t be happier.
“We were a little nervous at first – it was a reasonable financial commitment and having being self employed for many years I wasn’t too sure how it would feel to be given work and be accountable to someone else.
“I can honestly say that I have learnt more in the last 2 months than I have in the last 2 years. I am confident our business is in a better position with Jeff’s help and I look forward to working with him over the coming year(s).”
Greg Thomson
“I’ve been working with Jeff for a couple of years and it’s had an amazing impact on my business.
I’ve achieved previously unimaginable goals and stretched myself to develop new skills that I wouldn’t have done without the coaching.
“As a first time business owner I have no doubt Jeff’s coaching has helped me avoid big mistakes and helped me overcome setbacks.
“I can’t wait to get started on achieving my 2023 plan for growth.”
Liz Clarke
“Jeff has really started to take me from a business owner who really didn’t understand any of the mechanics about running a business, to a point where I am starting to get a more focused and clear picture of the financials, planning and operational aspects required.
“He holds me accountable and offers support and encouragement regarding long and short term problems. My scatter gun and sometimes chaotic thought processes no doubt challenge Jeff at times, but he remains patient and helps me focus and move forward. Long term I know Jeff’s input will have made all the difference to the survival and expansion of the business. Not to mention the salvation of my sanity!!
“Thank you Jeff.”
Glynn Melhuish
“My business partner and I took over an established consultancy business in 2019. Our working hours quickly went from a standard employee 40 hour week to 60/70 hour weeks and serious sense of overwhelm! Thankfully, we then found Jeff! After an initial period of reluctance, we have now been working with Jeff for 18 months, as a result we are now back to sensible working hours, have a business which has systems and processes in place, and have increased our turnover by >50%!!!”
Mark Kent
“How to get your business and your life back on track! Great practical advice, systems and processes to learn high level business management. The highlight is the two day annual planning retreat, a really great way of making sure you identify and achieve your business and life objectives, Jeff you were on fire!”
Graham Collett
“We are one month into our coaching. Jeff has been fantastic from the outset, what I have learnt already has had a massive positive impact for both myself and my team.”
David Bailey
“Working with Jeff has helped me move things forward that undoubtedly wouldn’t have happened without his guidance and coaching!”
Gareth Owen
“I was hesitant and skeptical about the prospect of coaching to begin with and couldn’t see how it would be of use. For years I had brushed it off and said it wasn’t for me despite the repeated suggestion by my wife. However I decided to give it a shot and can genuinely say it is having a big impact on me and my business. Jeff is knowledgeable, supportive and robust in his approach and really pushes you to do the best you can, he is sincere about wanting his clients to succeed.
“I have learnt new techniques and skills for management which has been bought into by my team and after each coaching session I tend to come out feeling much better and confident.
It’s hard work, requires effort no doubt about it, but it’s worth it and Jeff is a great guy.”
Martin Halford
“Jeff is a very motivating and inspiring coach , which I never thought I needed but now would never go without. I run a medium size construction business which has its fair share of ups snd downs, which gives me lots of things to work on improving. My chairman has noticed the great results from working under Jeff , so that helps . It’s an investment in your self that will give you the tools to deal with all the things life throws at you in both work and personal situations.”
Kristen Branford
“I started coaching with Jeff in all honesty with complete apprehension. I liked him as a person but was not initially convinced there was much I could take from the experience. However I am pleased to say after nearly a year with him, myself and my companies have made fantastic progress with plenty more to come. If you are serious sports person, you have a coach so why not if you are serious about your business. Thanks Jeff and see you at the top.”
Robert Hepworth
“I have been working with Jeff for a couple of years now and he has helped me to focus on what is really important to enable growth and greater efficiency in my business. He also holds me accountable for actions that I need to get done when there is no-one else to do that.”
Kevin Briscoe
“In 2 years of working with Jeff I have gone from my business dragging me down. To getting to grips with it and if things keep moving the way they are I will be close to trebling my turnover and profits…. Well let’s just say I’ll have more in the last year than I have the last 10!!
“It’s not cheap and it’s not easy. Is it worth it? YES and getting to meet likeminded business owners who work with Jeff once a quarter is the icing on the cake. To summarise My business and I are unrecognisable. Don’t think about it…. Do it!!”
Stephen Barnes
“Jeff allows business owners to focus on business operations and analysis such that systemisation can be implemented throughout your business. You can then focus in a structured way your business operations.”
Gary Jones
“Only just joined, but so far its been very helpful, luckily I managed to join before the quarterly meet, which has been a great two days of focussed thinking and group discussions with like minded great people!”
Gillon Laidlaw
“Thank you Jeff for your always continued support on my journey 👌🏽”
“What can I say that hasn’t already been said. Well, I’ll have a go…
“Jeff’s approach is fantastic, both on an individual and at group level. A massive advocate of solutions-based problem-solving, as Jeff WILL find a way!!
“Meeting Jeff probably stands out in my career as a business owner as being the most pivotal point of positive change! For me AND my business. This really is the truth as not only did he enable me to re-invent myself on the business stage, I also created capacity for things I didn’t realise I should – Family & Life alongside Business!
“Jeff also put me into a position to open up so many doors that have led to a more fruitful life in terms of networking, contacts and ultimately many many business people I am so lucky to now call friends!
“Thank you Jeff for your always continued support on my journey 👌🏽”
Rocky Moore – Innovation Growth Specialist, Oxford Innovation Advice
“I came away with a bag full of no-nonsense, actionable strategies to help me get there.”
“I met Jeff last week for a strategy session, and it’s been immensely helpful. In a jam-packed half day of discussion and learning, we talked through my current situation, my aspirations and mapped out how to get there. I came away with a bag full of no-nonsense, actionable strategies to help me get there, and since then my business brain has been in overdrive!”
Marina Hauer – Brand Development Consultant, Apricity Studio
“Jeff is the ‘Real Deal’ in the highly competitive business coaching world.”
His style is fun yet laser sighted giving an enjoyable approach to attaining financial freedom through focused work practices and structured soul searching. Every business owner intent on learning how to succeed in working on their business rather than in it, needs to speak with Jeff.”
Paul Hill – Owner, Everyday Hypnotherapy For Everyday People
“Whatever element of business coaching you are looking for, I have no doubt Jeff is the person you need.”
“Jeff’s positive influence on both my business and my personal journey has been massive. The depth and breadth of his knowledge combined with his innate ability to get to the heart of the issue he is presented with has made him an invaluable asset to me.
“What I value most from our sessions is Jeff’s talent at reframing. Whether it is reframing my approach to a problem, reframing the way I view myself, or reframing the narrative I use to describe something, he is able to coach me to make a step-change every time.
“Whatever element of business coaching you are looking for, I have no doubt Jeff is the person you need.”
Kate Bunyan – Medical Director, Vira Health
“I was completely absorbed in what he had to say.”
“I have attended a couple of training workshops organised by Jeff which I thoroughly enjoyed. I was completely absorbed in what he had to say. He immediately puts you at ease and is very knowledgeable and inspirational. His workshops offer practical advice which really enables you to make positive changes to improve your life. Thank you Jeff.”
Melanie Palfrey – Associate Director, Movus Law
“Jeff is excellent, inspiring and a great presenter and business coach.”
“Just completed session with Jeff on “Decisions Workshop”, but also attended his Master Classes. Jeff is excellent, inspiring and a great presenter and business coach.”
Paul A. Ferris – MD, He-Man Dual Controls
“Having Jeff in your corner is a powerful advantage.”
“I’ve now been working closely with Jeff as my Business Coach for just under a year. I’d not experienced any kind of business related coaching before and was unsure exactly what to expect. Knowing what I now now, I only wish I had met Jeff several years ago.
“Jeff has a true talent in helping people identify massive potential strides forward, both in business and in life, and gives you the confidence and the tools to take advantage of them. He does this with total modesty and genuine care and love for his clients.
“He has made a real and very significant, positive difference in my life which was instantly recognised by my family and my colleagues. Having Jeff in your corner is a powerful advantage.”
Simon Berry – Managing Director, Appoint Healthcare
“Jeff is simply a superb coach and an asset to the businesses he works with.”
“When I first met Jeff our business was growing and knew we needed some support in developing internal processes that would aid the smooth running of projects and maintain the quality of customer relationships we’d built up and developed. Additionally, Jeff was fantastic in helping me develop some sales and marketing strategies that would lead to greater activity and more new customers.
“Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to coaching, Jeff took the time to understand where our business was at, the areas where an investment in coaching would pay dividends and formulated a plan around that.
“On a personal note, Jeff has been pivotal in helping me focus on professional and personal development, in particular reading more books, absorbing better content and building a short, medium and long term plan for life that focuses around my own aims and ambitions.”
John McMuuray-Williams – Founder & Owner, Propel
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Jeff to any of my clients.”
“Jeff really cares about what he does, which is to help business people get what they want from life.
“I have had the pleasure of listening to Jeff’s weekly education slots at BNI for the past two years now and his hints tips and experience are always helpful.
“On top of that he has to date been kind enough to give me no less than three one on one sessions advising me about achieving my business goals and it’s obvious he really loves what he does.
“I would have no hesitation in recommending Jeff to any of my clients.“
Simon Murrells – Director, Accountancy Solutions
“I’d highly recommend spending an hour with Jeff to understand the very real value he will add to your business!”
“If you ever hear Jeff speak you are almost guaranteed to hear him use the word ‘abundance’. Lot’s of people talk about it but Jeff delivers just that. He never scrimps on the value and support he gives.
“Having attended a few of Jeff’s events & education sessions I always learn something new – whether it’s a new way to frame a difficult experience or a new way to approach a business challenge. But don’t be fooled – he doesn’t take any nonsense and will open your eyes to the real reasons you aren’t achieving your goals – before then showing you how to change that! I’d highly recommend spending an hour with Jeff to understand the very real value he will add to your business!”
Liz Clarke – Owner, May Amber Ltd t/a Freedom-CS
