Are you focused on personal goals like reducing stress, communicating more effectively, developing positive relationships, creating a better work-life balance, or improving your health?
Or are you more interested in professional goals such as starting a business, getting a promotion or becoming a more effective leader?
Since 2005, I have been involved with training coaches and individual and group coaching. Combined with my over 23 years of sales, business development and sales training experience, I am an expert at helping people create positive results in their personal and professional lives.
For over 20 years, I worked for a major liquor distributor as their "wine guy". During that time, I became a certified Sommelier, learned the importance of a good glass of wine paired with great food to enhance conversation, and discovered one of the most effective ways to communicate my knowledge of wine was with wine and food tasting events.
As a keynote speaker for business and events, I have facilitated meetings, communication luncheons, small group break-out sessions, and major dinner occasions. Whether your budget is for 1 hour, such as a lunch-and-learn, or a major dinner event, I have the expertise and experience to design entertaining and educational curriculums.
No matter what area of life matters most to you, I have effective strategies to help you live a richer, fuller and more satisfying life - regardless of your goals.
"Transforming the world through communication!" is my unshakable commitment to you and to the world.
Min project size
$5,000+
Hourly rate
$150 - $199 / hr
Employees
Freelancer
Locations
Minneapolis, MN
Year founded
Founded 0
1 Locations
Minneapolis , MN
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Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$5,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$150 - $199
/hr
Rating for cost
4.5
/5
What Clients Have Said
Les is More! Coaching offers valuable services with an investment of approximately $10,000 for ongoing engagement. Clients appreciate the continual support and effective communication, enhancing their business efficiency. One client bartered services, indicating flexible pricing options.
Business Coach and Training for Barter Facilitating Company
Business Consulting
Less than $10,000
Sep. 2019 - Ongoing
4.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Les is an integral member of my team.”
Dec 15, 2020
Franchise Owner, IMS Barter
David Carroll
Financial services
Hopkins, Minnesota
51-200 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
Les is More! Coaching provides corporate coaching and training services for a barter facilitating company. In aims to improve prospecting efforts for new members, they coach an internal employee on efficiency.
The partner is happy with the deliverables and progress they've seen thus far. Les is More! Coaching is an effective communicator who maintains regular correspondence on a continual basis. They utilize a comprehensive, ongoing approach and immediately address issues that arise.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m a franchise owner of IMS Barter. We’re a nationwide company with approximately 20,000 members who barter with each other. We have 29 offices in about 17 states and have four franchises. I own one of the four franchises.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Les is More! Coaching?
We were trying to focus on our prospecting for new members. We have a new employee that Les (Owner) is helping get up to speed. Our team wanted to find a good, steady way to achieve our goals.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
Les is helping us discover the best way to find and acquire new members. Our new employee’s role is to help people barter with each other. Les is working with our new employee to get them to be as efficient as possible.
What is the team composition?
I only work with Les.
How did you come to work with Les is More! Coaching?
We found him through a networking group. We’ve used other business coaches in the past but I liked Les’s personality and what I thought he could do for us. I reached out to him.
How much have you invested with them?
We’ve invested about $10,000.
What is the status of this engagement?
Our ongoing engagement started in September 2019.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
We’re getting where we want to go; it’s a continuing process. We’re not there yet but I see Les as a continuing asset. We’ll continue to utilize him in order to keep us on track.
How did Les is More! Coaching perform from a project management standpoint?
I like Les because we communicate continually. We have a standing call every Monday which can last anywhere from thirty minutes to one-and-a-half hours. It’s continual processing of getting us where we want to go and as efficient as possible.
What did you find most impressive about them?
I really like that it’s a comprehensive, continual approach. It isn’t something where we meet once and then we’re left on our own; it’s a continual thing. If I have a problem, I can call Les and he will address my need immediately. I get continual support so I don’t have to rely on my own work.
Are there any areas they could improve?
No, nothing comes to mind. If we have a problem, I can reach out to him. Les is an integral member of my team.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
This will be a great fit if you like somebody that you can talk to continually. Les can become a member of your team if you allow it.
RATINGS
4.0
Quality
4.5
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
4.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
4.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Business Coaching & Networking for Web Developer
Web Development
Confidential
Mar. 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"He's not off-putting despite being direct and not overly cushy nor sappy, making him great to work with."
Nov 4, 2020
Owner, Web Development Company
Anonymous
Advertising & marketing
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1-10 Employees
Phone Interview
Verified
After a bartering agreement, Les is More! Coaching provides coaching to a web development firm. He advises on best communication practices, refining pitches, referral marketing, targeted marketing, and more.
Because of Les is More! Coaching's work, the web development firm already received a referral. Les is More! Coaching's communication is excellent, and he strikes a fine line of being direct without being aggressive or off-putting.
A Clutch analyst personally interviewed this
client over the phone. Below is an edited
transcript.
BACKGROUND
Introduce your business and what you do there.
I’m the owner of a web development company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What challenge were you trying to address with Les is More! Coaching?
Last year, I was going through a pivot in my business. I brought him on for coaching.
SOLUTION
What was the scope of their involvement?
To date, he's been advising me on getting out there more. Don't email or text, but pick up the phone and call people. He's worked on how I can network more efficiently to build relationships similar to what I've done with him. He's assisted with referral marketing and targeted marketing, changing pitches to be more appropriate for target markets. He's also introduced me to people he knows, such as a legal person, a social media person, a copyrighter, and more.
How did you come to work with Les is More! Coaching?
I'm a part of a networking group, and he's a part of the same group. They teach that givers gain. I knew that he was having trouble with his website, and would rather barter than pay cash. I figured this was a good relationship to have. I'd help him with his website and he'd provide me with business advice.
How much have you invested with them?
I don't know what he charges because we bartered.
What is the status of this engagement?
We began work in March 2020, and the relationship is ongoing.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?
I'm not the best student, but he can't be knocked from that. I already received a referral from him, which is what I wanted.
How did Les is More! Coaching perform from a project management standpoint?
His communication is excellent.
What did you find most impressive about them?
He's not in-your-face or aggressive in any way. He's not off-putting despite being direct and not overly cushy and sappy, making him great to work with.
Are there any areas they could improve?
I do not.
Do you have any advice for potential customers?
Force yourself to break your comfort zone. He's asking you to put trust in him that he's not going to put you in harm's way. Make the time for him too. If you're super busy, his coaching won't be as effective.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Locations (1)
310 4th Avenue South, Suite 5010Minneapolis, MN,
United States55415
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