TESTIMONIALS

Following is just a sample of the hundreds of testimonials received from satisfied clients. This list is segmented under the categories of:

• Licensing
• Coaching
• Speaking

LICENSING

Becoming a licensee was the one of the best business decisions I made in the 15 years I’ve been in business! I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel. The system was already written!!

Dawn Falbe, Tucson, AZ

I wanted to thank you for your integrity, and your excitement and support of our success. I sincerely appreciate how you make yourself so available for us and your sincere commitment to our growth and development as licensees. I look forward to all our calls and feel I get such value from everyone. You have truly made the culture of the calls about us, and I further appreciate that you show up so fully for us on each call. Thank you just doesn’t seem to be a large enough word, but THANK YOU!

Karen Rothstein, Certified Hypnotherapist

I have been learning so much from all of you in our teleclasses and from the weekend in L.A. Since I can back from L.A I have changed the way I conduct my business and is becoming more focus and organized. That weekend was truly a blessed weekend for me. I felt loved and at home with everyone. One of my goals is to be traveling and doing speaking engagement just like you, meeting and inspiring great people and appreciating every moment of life and its beauty.

Joan Peterkin President, Wealth Initiators Inc.

I am thrilled to be a licensee! After filling my coaching practice I was searching for a way to do more -- to help more people and increase my revenue, but I found it hard since there are only so many hours in a day! Customizing the Coach & Grow Rich program for my target market was exactly what I was looking for. Not only am I now able to help an infinite number of people grow their businesses, it’s great to be able to sell product while I sleep!

Barbara Nichols-Mencer, Rainmaker Strategies

Becoming a Licensee in this program was by far the BEST business decision and investment I've ever made! In just a few short months of being in the program, I have all the tools I need to take my business to the next level

Eileen Redden, Bayside, NY.

COACHING

Thank you, BGS for the incredible coaching. In just 6 months, I secured 11 new clients, which resulted in a $4,400 increase in monthly revenue. With coaching, I do more, and actually enjoy the process along the way. You have helped me finally achieve the kind of financial and personal success I am looking for!

Michael Rafferty, Boston, MA

The BGS system flat-out works! All you need to do is DO IT! And the 1-1 coaching really helps me fine-tune my implementation of the marketing strategies and keeps me motivated. In just 4 weeks, I have secured 8 new clients! My income has gone up dramatically! Just as important, I am pursuing a niche that I truly love, and I'm loving it! Success breads success. Follow the system and allow yourself to be a successful solopreneur.

Kevin Bates www.datesuccess.com

“This is the best, well-thought-out, step-by-step plan to building a coaching business I have ever seen. I have no doubt my business will be successful when I follow this plan!”

Denise Hedges, Ashville, NC

Thank you so much for this system. Within 6 months of taking the program I had 28 clients, several speaking engagements and raised my fees 50% over what I initially charged. For any solopreneur, new or veteran, this is a must take course. If you want to learn how to build a thriving, financially sustaining practice, you need to learn this system!"

Linda Finkle, Washington DC

One year ago I was working full-time for a Natural Foods Company. In 10 months, I secured 22 paying clients and have transitioned to coaching full time! YES, a full practice in less than a year! I replaced my "job income" with a coaching business. I am more happy, fulfilled and balanced than ever before. I am living my dream by helping others do the same. Learn this system and hire a BGS coach... it works!"

Gurumeher Khalsa, Yoga Teacher, Los Angeles CA

SPEAKING

I highly recommend that you have Michael speak to your chapter. We had over 80 people for Michael's talk on "Master the Complimentary Session to Grow Your Practice" on 11/10/03. This was our third highest attended meeting of the year. The reviews from the coaches were outstanding. If you really want to add value to your local coaches, bring Michael to your city. You will be glad you did!

Christopher McAuliffe
Founder, Accomplishment Coaching

I highly recommend Michael Charest and the Coach & Grow Rich programs. Michael is a powerful speaker, his systems are extremely valuable and his commitment and passion for supporting coaches to have successful practices shines through in everything he does. Not only is his program THE BEST in the marketplace, but it is thorough and systematic - something all of us need! The LA Chapter liked Michael so much - we are having him back in 2004!

Melanie Benson Strick
President, Success Connections
www.successconnections.com

"I want to thank you again for sharing your insights last week in Atlanta. Your style is punchy and content is full of practical tips. I've heard from a bunch of people who have said that your breakout session was the best one they went to all week.

Reed Johnstone, Dover, MA

I will give you a TEN! Your caring style and wisdom about building a ‘rich’ coaching practice.

Philip Henderson, Orange County, CA

Your humor, insight and practical advice are a rare and wonderful combination that makes learning and stretching FUN. You inspire me to go do it!

Deb Lindergren, Los Angeles, CA

I was in Sydney for your talk last Thursday. I had flown in from Melbourne specifically for this and although my trip was short it was one of the most worthwhile I have ever done. I really enjoyed your presentation, both from a practical point of view and also your energy, passion and motivation. In my last occupation, I was surrounded by fantastic, motivational speakers; very polished and professional...all self taught from building teams. You are the first person I have heard speak since then that really blew me away. You have helped me more in a couple of hours than anything else has. Thank you!

Joanne Kermond, Balance In Life Coaching
Melbourne, Australia

Michael, I mean it when I say that your class was one of the best....if not even the best class I have taken to date. God's honest truth. I woke up this a.m. and FINALLY wrote my "mission statement." (and am more excited than I can ever tell you!!!) You are not full of fluff, but rather, the "bottom line" kind of talk. You truly have made a difference in my life. Bless you!

Cathy Garger
Columbia, Maryland

I tell you Michael... you are HOT! I could not agree with you more... and the partnering with a professional speaker is a brilliant idea. Keep doing what you are doing....you are really good at this!

Helen Gordon
Raleigh, NC