In the early-80’s, I began my first business helping small business owners who were struggling create a working budget. I quickly realized most of them struggled because they did not have a sales and marketing system in place. My business model changed and I began creating and implementing marketing plans for my clients. We developed the marketing piece and provided the telemarketing services.

In 1994 I obtained my real estate license and began selling and quickly became one of the companies sales leaders. I was promoted into management where I coached sales people one-on-one and delivered sales training workshops. That work made me realize how much pleasure I derive from helping others accelerate their business success.

In 2000 I started my own coaching business to help individuals achieve new levels of performance. I use proven, practical techniques to leverage my clients’ strengths.

My professional certifications include individual and organizational coaching from the International Coaching Academy and Integrity Coaching, as well as extensive training in business management, sales and marketing.

Sheryl has been helping independent business owners with QuickBooks since its debut in 1992. She's the co-host of the training course " No More Bookkeeping Headaches: Rapid Up & Running Premium CD Set, Online Sellers Edition."

She's also the author of "How to Save $100's with a Home Office Deduction."

On her blog, Sheryl provides free resources and tools and writes extensively on topics of interest to new business owners .

She's a member of the American Society of Women Accountants, a volunteer for the Business Ownership Initiative of Indiana and the Central Indiana Women’s Business Center, and Treasurer of the Autism Society of Indiana.

She holds a BS in math/computer science from Purdue University and an MBA with concentrations in accounting and finance from The University of Chicago.

She’s worked on the audit staff of one of the world’s largest public accounting firms and has been a computer programmer/analyst for several large independent software development firms.

Sheryl has a daughter who’s an emergency room RN and a son who’s a rocket scientist (really).

In her spare time she enjoys hard crosswords and easy Sudokus.

You could never accuse me of not living up to my mission. I'm a mom, sister, daughter, friend, speaker, and coach who’s taking my experiences – both good and bad – and helping others beat the odds and achieve success.

I'm an entrepreneur, proven manager, and leader. I combine my business savvy and real-life experiences with energy and wit to deliver memorable presentations and I've excelled in crafting my own purposeful and engaging approach to personal and professional development. Having climbed the ladder of success from file clerk to businesswoman, I know all about putting in a hard day’s work, the self-discipline that’s required, and the rewards that come along with it.

I was a featured guest on CNBC’s The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch and would love to share my expertise with you!

In 1997 I had the idea to create a new profession, called Virtual Assistance. My company, AssistU.com, was the first organization for Virtual Assistants, and we remain the only organization training, coaching, supporting, certifying, and referring the best in the world.

My professional brilliance is in envisioning what doesn’t exist and helping bring it into being, and supporting business owners in the creation of strong foundations for their lives and businesses. High standards rule the day for me, and I know that too few solopreneurs have those standards—or strong foundations. I’m here to help you be more successful by firming up the wobbly floor you probably walk on daily.

On a personal note, I'm complicated and complex. I am a born communicator. I think too much, and cry too deeply. I want to run free and be contained at the same time. I love to laugh, write, and teach. I crave intensity.

Transparency is one of my highest values. I am passionate about community. I never settle. The easiest way to learn about me is to say hello. Please don't hesitate to ask if there's something I can do for you. I'm here to help, learn and grow--just like you are. We all are always becoming more... us. :)

Words are powerful, even magical. My biggest joy comes from helping people see and harness that power to make their lives or businesses more meaningful and effective.

It all started with an idea (and, of course, I have to tell a story). I had been helping clients in my virtual assistance practice present themselves and their businesses successfully to the world. I wrote, edited, tested, and proofread thousands of words, from emails to marketing campaigns. As I saw people struggle with writing at all levels, that spontaneous idea turned into "Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could help people overcome their problems in writing, as well as lack of confidence, in order to become stronger writers?"

I decided it would be wonderful. And so Write Well U was born.

In 2006, the first Writing Essentials Program was delivered, and another full class soon followed. By and by, we created additional programs and services to help individuals improve their writing skills. With programs, coaching, and Writing Circles, Write Well U clients are supported in every facet of writing, including basic grammar and mechanics, style, and the accountability that keeps them writing.

I find on a daily basis how much I love connecting with people and helping them communicate better. Please let me know how I can help you.

Words are powerful, even magical. My biggest joy comes from helping people see and harness that power to make their lives or businesses more meaningful and effective.

It all started with an idea (and, of course, I have to tell a story). I had been helping clients in my virtual assistance practice present themselves and their businesses successfully to the world. I wrote, edited, tested, and proofread thousands of words, from emails to marketing campaigns. As I saw people struggle with writing at all levels, that spontaneous idea turned into "Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could help people overcome their problems in writing, as well as lack of confidence, in order to become stronger writers?"

I decided it would be wonderful. And so Write Well U was born.

In 2006, the first Writing Essentials Program was delivered, and another full class soon followed. By and by, we created additional programs and services to help individuals improve their writing skills. With programs, coaching, and Writing Circles, Write Well U clients are supported in every facet of writing, including basic grammar and mechanics, style, and the accountability that keeps them writing.

I find on a daily basis how much I love connecting with people and helping them communicate better. Please let me know how I can help you.

Andrew uses his wealth team concept with personal clients and in coaching fellow insurance and financial professionals, enabling them to assist their wealthy and ultra-wealthy clients (and those who aspire to wealth) in creating and managing their ultimate wealth teams. This eliminates the need for clients to be experts in specific areas and empowers them to successfully pursue and achieve their ultimate wealth goals with ease and grace. Andrew believes that this big-picture, integrated team approach will be an essential part of the transformational approach needed to move out of our current troubled economy and into a space of accelerated growth and protection of wealth.

Because of his ongoing success, Andrew’s expert opinions have been published in several industry magazines. He is a lead author in “Attaining Leadership Brilliance,” part of “The Power of Coaching Series” by Machen MacDonald.

Andrew is a frequent guest expert on traditional and Internet radio shows on issues related to insurance coverage and wealth management, and he is currently working on his own Internet radio program for launch in early 2009. He is a highly sought-after consultant and national speaker for his innovative wealth team approach, and he has presented alongside such noted entrepreneurs as John Assaraf, Jim Bunch, Jack Canfield and Murray Smith, among others.

As the founder and CEO of Insurance Georgia and TUF Advisory Group, Andrew acquired a national reputation for his companies’ approach to insuring entrepreneurs, small business start-ups and the self-employed. Insurance Georgia is known for its innovative, creative approach to protecting people’s lifestyles and finances. Each year, the company assists 11,000 agents in 47 states in bringing their cutting-edge business model to the hundreds of clients that they serve.

He was an All-American in track and field and held numerous leadership positions while attending Auburn University. He lives in Marietta, GA with his wife, Karey, and their three sons, Alex, Carter, and Davis.

Andrew Windham

www.AndrewWindham.com

770-882-0123

WendyY holds a Bachelor in Management from National Louis University and graduated at the top of her class. She has trained professionally at George Washington University, Coach University, Coach Training Alliance and CoachVille. WendyY is a founding member of the International Association of Coaches (IAC), a global collective of coaches dedicated to coaching development and proficiency throughout the profession.

Pamela affectionately refers to herself as the “Queen of Conflict!” She’s not a natural peacemaker; she’s had to learn the fine art of ‘conflict management’ the hard way. Being an honor student of life’s lessons & challenges, her experiences taught Pamela how to be highly effective in working with groups who are not the happiest campers in the world. Her understanding and grasp of the natural nuances of discord in the workplace, coupled with her extensive background as a Professional Trainer, Coach and Facilitator, are the perfect combination.

As a holder of five national Master Trainer-of-Trainer certifications, Pamela dazzles onstage -her presentation style is dynamic and engaging, while her honesty strikes to your very core. Yet, she brings humor to her presentations, softening even the most edgy of moments and her warmth is genuine, her trust building capabilities - stunning. She intuitively and playfully surfaces obvious frustrations but will also have you laughing at her awkwardness and eventually at your own, with vows to move beyond and improve even the toughest ‘cookies’ in the room.

More about me.... In 2000, I sold a $3,000,000 Internet company and worked for the acquiring firm, but found working for someone else after having my own company just did not have the challenge that ownership did. In 2001, I launched my own business again. In 2005, I was recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Local Chamber in Albany NY. The Big Fish Approach was written up by Investors Business Daily in 2004. The name of my book is “From Entrepreneur to Big Fish: 7 Principles to Wild Success,” a book that assists entrepreneurs in thinking about the big picture for their business. “So often, owners get caught up in the day to day ‘to do’ list, and it is our job to take the company to that next level, the place that was originally seen when we launched our business.” More recently, I contributed to “ROADMAP to Success,” along with several other authors including Stephen Covey. If you still want to know more visit me at www.LorinBellerBlake.com

Marla's clients learn how to achieve life/work balance, believe in themselves and their dreams. Her clients have broken financial and internal barriers to grow their businesses as high as the ten-million dollar mark!

Marla is the author of the popular Million-Dollar-Mindset for Solopreneur’s (www.inc.com/one-person-business)Blog at Inc. Magazine Online where she shares insights, experiences, and tips for a happy life and successful business. And now, in her weekly broadcasts on the Toginet.com Network, Marla will inspire you to take action on your dreams and reveal secrets to success that will help you realize your own unique power.

Visualization, E-Myth Mastery Coaching, EFT Tapping, NLP (neuro linguistic programming), and Law of Attraction techniques are among Marla’s favorite tools. These are the foundation for her innovative coaching programs designed to help her clients explore, discover, and live their best life.

Marla lives in Naperville, IL where she raised her twin daughters who are now 23 years old. When she’s not coaching, speaking, or teaching, you will find Marla on the hiking trails with her dogs or tending to her beautiful backyard water garden.