From Our Clients

Mary and Michael of E Group Partners ROCK MY BUSINESS WORLD!  Over the years, using them as consultants and participating in their “E Group”, I have been able to bring sensitive issues and topics to the table and leave with ideas and tools to successfully deal with issues before they become problems.  While both are appropriately analytical, Michael and Mary approach an issue from different perspectives.  These blended perspectives create holistic and creative advice and solutions- advice and solutions that help me tackle sometimes thorny issues.  I strongly endorse Mary , Michael and E Group Partners.

Tom Bennington, Attorney

 

I have known both Mary and Michael for many years and participated in both E-Group and individual coaching sessions.  E-Group is structured such that you are spending time with like-minded professionals looking to improve themselves and their businesses.  Business challenges come to light in a safe, confidential environment and problem solving techniques are used to provide objective feedback. Michael and Mary have found a way to share their extensive knowledge with others through a logical, scalable model and process.  Both E-Group and individual coaching have been invaluable to my professional career and to me personally—I highly recommend them!

Brandy Harrington, Wealth Management Services Director

 

I felt isolated for over a decade, my small business running almost completely on my steam; I generated leads, I had to close the business, I had to produce all the business. You know the feeling, I’m sure. But connecting and working with Entrepreneurs Group has played an important role in allowing me to see that I can change this, I can share in the successes and the failures with my team. They inspired me to set goals, be responsible for them, allow the process to drive my business. Instead of the other way around. Mary and Michael are a critical factor in helping me develop more as a business owner and grow my business.

Dennis Hildebrand, President, Creative Director, Producer

 

Small business owners, including myself, often put themselves on an island. We harbor a belief that no one could possibly understand the issues we face on a day to day basis. We put our hearts and souls into our business to care for the things we really care about outside of business. We don’t often believe anyone can help us, nor do we believe that there is enough time to get the help. Michael Shapiro, helps business owners realize they are not alone, and helps them overcome the obstacles and challenges they face. Through one on one mentoring and a group of other business owners, Michael helps you identify the bottlenecks and through his moderation and group participation, helps you realize you are not alone. Michael and the group have helped me in so many ways. I have learned to let go, learned how to delegate, and learned that working on my business is just as important as working in my business. I highly recommend other business owners to the service Michael Shapiro provides.

Michael A. Cavanaugh, Fintech Investment Funds and Funds

 

The E Group and coaching from Michael and Mary were hugely helpful to me. At that time I was in process of starting a group private practice after ten years as a psychotherapist in my own solo private practice. The E Group entrepreneurs gave me wonderful ideas and resources, and helped me look at issues I hadn’t thought to consider. Michael and Mary asked questions that were probing, clarifying, and insightful, and they kept me accountable with their coaching. And here’s the result: the group practice began with five therapists and grew to ten therapists in the first year – and made money!  I highly recommend the E Group experience.

Rhonda Kelloway, LVSW, SEP

 

I’ve found the E Group to be particularly helpful as a new business owner – getting the support of experienced business owners who’ve gone through what I’m dealing with has helped me make the best decisions for my business.  The ability to bring issues to my group and receive honest feedback and potential solutions has been a great resource.

Working with Mary and Michael dissecting the sales process for my business has helped me focus on growing my business from a different perspective – understanding our strengths and weaknesses in attracting new business has been invaluable in our efforts to grow our practice.

Andrew Balderson, CPA

 

E-group lets business owners connect with other business owners. I find that many times I am on an island and I need insight from other small business owners that are facing many of the same day to day problems I am. It has been valuable to me to not only get insight on a variety of small business growth issues, but also to be able to help the other owners in the group as they run into issues that I may have experience in solving. The group is goal oriented and the coaching sessions help establish goals in a structured way that can be monitored and reviewed. When we meet in the group, there is some accountability to achieving the goals. If you are not reaching them, then we can dig deeper into what the problem is. Are the goals too big or not important enough? Maybe, it is even the wrong goal! Mary and Michael work in tandem to get the most out of the members of the group and to push them professionally to achieve greater levels of success.

Eric Van Ness, CFP

 

I’ve had Michael Shapiro as my business coach since 2004. His insights have continued to be invaluable through all the challenges I’ve faced and transitions my business has gone through. As an entrepreneur, I look to other independently-owned businesses and individuals who have walked the path for inspiring stories. Michael’s group, with its members coming from diverse fields, has been more than a professional source of information about how best to run a business. It has been a fellowship of people who truly care about each others success.

Pon Angara, Director, Barkada Circle

 

I have had the pleasure of being in one of Michael & Mary’s Entrepreneurs Group’s for almost a year now. I can honestly say that it has been a tremendously positive experience for me. I have learned an incredible amount about running and growing a business. The education Michael & Mary provide has given me the confidence to strongly and wisely take my business forward without fearing the unknowns and what ifs. I know that whatever obstacle I may face, there is wise counsel at my fingertips. I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated in and learned from Michael & Mary’s E-Group as the knowledge I gained has contributed strongly to the growth and success of my business.

William D. Himmelstein, CCIM, President, Tenant Adivisory Group, LLC

 

I have been a member of Michael’s and Mary’s Entrepreneurs Group for almost two years. I really enjoy the give and take that happens at each meeting. There is a rich diversity of backgrounds and experiences in our group and the give and take at each meeting is well worth the price of admission. I have made solid business and personal contacts through Entrepreneurs Group and look forward to continuing the experience.

John K. Mailander, Financial Advisor

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