Testimonials

 

Red Zone Fans Say...

"Our group has not stopped talking about you.  I promised you raving fans and it is clear that you have gained them at Baltimore Life.  In the many years I have been planning our meeting there has never been a speaker who had this impact. Thank you!  Thank you!!  Thank you!!!"

 

Maria Medaglia
The Baltimore Life Companies

 

 

 

"I received more workable ideas in this session than I learned on my own over the last 3 years!  I wish I had your advice 3 years ago."

 

Joseph J. Zauada

Lord and Kees Financial Systems

 

 

 

"Excellent and dynamic presentation.  Maribeth presented many creative ideas to market one’s business.  I appreciate the opportunity to hear her unique presentation.  Thank you for this opportunity."

 

Jennifer R. Small

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

 

 

"I have been in the business over 25 years. Maribeth’s presentation is the best marketing presentation that I have heard in my entire career. Thank you!"

 

Terrence F. Arnold, CLU, ChFC

 



"I could not pay you enough for the info. you presented today.  Much thanks!"

 

Dr. Kanwal E. Edwin

Lord and Kees Financial Systems Inc.

 

 

 

"Your enthusiasm/voice inflection and pace was astounding to witness."

 

Alfred Longtin

ab Resources, Inc.

 

 

"Thank you Maribeth for giving one of the best presentations I’ve ever heard!  You made me feel good about what I’m doing and why I’m in this business."

 

Staci George

Edward Jones

 

 

 

"Always a great speaker and chalked full of good ideas. My business has improved since she sat in our offices a few years ago and challenged us to be more memorable."

 


Peter Hannery

Financial Network

 

"This was one of the most impressive presentations I have seen. I would recommend this to everyone."

 


Wallace Otswi

 

 

"Wow! Awesome Presentation! We are doing a book club with our team and our current book is The Connectors! It was a real treat and honor to hear Maribeth speak."

 

Ryan Uwono

Ameriprise Financial Services

 

 


"Your presentation was the best, the most useful and the most insightful I have experienced in 47 years in the business. You nailed everything I was doing wrong and identified everything I was doing right and you opened the door for improvement."

 

George McGehee

 

 

"Best lecture I’ve heard in years!"

 

Donald J. Kuehne, CFP

 

 

"One of the best presentations I’ve seen/heard in a while! Terrific. Red Zone – Outside the Box!"

 

Nicholas Yeomans

Yeomans Consulting Group, Inc.

 

 

"Fantastic!! Never knew an introvert could be a great connector. This gives me new confidence. Thanks!"

 

Subhey Raman

John Hancock Financial Network

 

 


"Thanks for being passionate about what you do. It was contagious."

 

Ronald R. Gregorio

LPL Financial

 

 

"A colleague suggested I might enjoy today's speaker at the NAIFA meeting. I got more positive info in that hour than I could ever have imagined. Maribeth Kuzmeski from Red Zone Marketing was our guest. Her thoughts and ideas on what is working and what is NOT - will take me to another level. This was like an hour Sales Congress with only the high points. I need a little shot in the arm from time to time and Maribeth was just the ticket."

 

Gary E. Miller
COUNTRY® Insurance & Financial Services



"Thank you so much! Maribeth's presentation was just what we needed to start this new year. Her suggestions were practical and will be simple to implement. We are excited about seeing our business grow by using her suggestions."

 

Bob Hancock
ValuTeachers



"Most uncomplicated, direct, sincere, understandable, helpful marketing presentation I’ve seen."

 

David T. Owen
Invest Financial



"Very good and insightful. I learned not to do what I have been doing. Listen in the present. I do special needs planning – I only do planning in Hawaii, but I would like to stand out more."

 

Kirk Barth

John Hancock

 

 

"I really liked the big questions and thought provoking concepts about why clients refer me."

 

Ed Coda

National Planning Corporation

 

"Refreshing and reaffirming."

 

Queenie M. Chee

Signator Investors, Inc/John Hancock

 

 

"Maribeth – you are amazing – you are timely, effective, and well prepared. Not one second of your presentation was wasted. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say next. Thank you."

 

Bryon Culbertson
Investment Concepts Inc.



"Best inspirational marketing presentation I've seen in years. Made me want to start now with the ideas. Thank you for the motivating presentation."

 

Allen McCook
ValuTeachers



"I have seen Maribeth speak twice and I’ve read her latest book – The Connectors. I think she’s got a lot of great ideas and she can help all advisors do their job better."

 

John Mazzara

Financial Planning Associates

 

"Maribeth, you should be very proud of the skills you have! I would rate you with Walt Disney, my all time talker. YOU ARE AWESOME!"

 

Jerrell Jorgensen

We Care Agency

 

 

"Love your Passion & Enthusiasm!! You are an excellent presenter and I am envious. Great message ideas – simple and focused!"

 

Lane Barton

Strategic Investment

 

"This is my second exposure to Maribeth. Besides being entertaining, she gave me information I will use tomorrow."

 

Bill Lehnertz

TLC Financial, Inc.

 

 

"Excellent ideas – a bunch to go home with – very inspirational!"

 

Gary J. Helbling
Wachovia Securities



"Best presentation I have ever seen."

 

Trip Whatley
Raymond Jame
s



"Your presentation was excellent! You provided very useful information. I plan to use your ideas immediately!"

 

Ron Naegle
McCain Naegle Wealth Management



"Maribeth's presentation was brilliant. I feel I have gained a tremendous amount of information which I will certainly use to further my practice."

 

Patrick Gomez
John Hancock



"Excellent presentation! You take the negative of what is going on in today’s market and show opportunity."

 

Anne Hussman
MD & A Financial Management Co
.



"Maribeth’s presentation was fabulous! Maribeth explains her ideas through examples and personal stories that relate to you and in return get you to ACT!"

 

Kori Mills
Gerber Financial Advisors



"Very helpful. One of the best presentations I’ve ever seen. Reinforces my belief that listening is the most important (and least practiced) thing in life."

 

John Boylan
A.G. Edwards



"Very articulate, intelligent, energetic speaker. She brings much value added information to her audience. Well done!"

 

Dave Levy
AG Edwards/Wachovia Sec.



"Your presentation is first class! Solid ideas and concepts."

 

Mark Knoblauch
ING Financial Partners

 

 

"Best presentation I have experienced in 20 years!"

 

Sam Wajner
RBC Dain Rauscher



"Great, simple ideas based on current market conditions. I wish that we would have had more time."

 

Ray Emery
Norton Financial Service



"This is exactly what I need."

 

Laurence Peters
John Hancock



"As a former educator, I found your presentation educational, thus informative. More importantly, you presented practical ideas that I can use."

 

Ray Landers
Robertson, Landers & Associates



"Maribeth was great. She touched on a lot of great ways to win clients over. The points she made were great and on target, I will start to use them in my business."

 

Paul Noto
H&R Block



Awesome. Unbelievable presentation and material!

 

Buster Bush
Bush Insurance



"Excellent presentation - you have motivated me to make some changes to ensure I get to the next level.”

 

Renee Hruska
John Hancock



"Excellent presentation with many winning ideas in working with your clients!"

 

Judy Wood
John Hancock



"Very motivational and inspiring – found her to be enlightening and passionate about what she can do to help people in our industry!! Thank you so very much!"

 

Louis Fontanella
Acron Financial



"Excellent well thought out and polished presentation. But most importantly delivered with sincerity and caring spirit. "

 

Dan Hartlieb
Midwest Printing & Promotions, LLC



"The presentation had a lot of good strategy information that I found interesting and I know will be helpful for my business. The speaker was energetic and kept my attention throughout the presentation."

 

Sandy Wakefield
American Awards & Promotions



"Maribeth always shares down to earth, useable ideas and tips that I can take back and put to good use."

 

Earl Stegall
Financial Strategies Group, Inc.



"WOW!! Very useful and timely."

 

Robert Martin
Wachovia Securities



"Very informative . Touched on several actionable ideas."

 

Laith Khalaf
Morgan Stanley



Valuable information on how to have great automated marketing and build my "brand.”

 

John Logan
The Strategic Group



"Maribeth’s presentation was excellent – also gave me some good idea’s to better my relationship with clients and prospects."

 

Barbara Khourge
A.G. Edwards



"Maribeth reinforces the ideas that it needs to be all about the client, and provides real world tools to win clients for life. Excellent presentation!"

 

Glenn Weiss
Ryan Beck & Co.



"I loved your presentation. Very effective. Thank you!"

 

Mary Hoffman
Wachovia Securities



"Great ideas and great examples. The examples illustrate that the ideas can really work.

 

Ryan Smith
Argus Financial Consultants



"Good, fresh ideas. This will be changing the frequency and way I communicate with clients."

 

Jim Bradley
Bradley & Johndrow LLC



"Great presentation. Maribeth speaks with great emotions and really connects with her audience."

 

George Lorenz
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

 

 

"Great presentation. Learned some key points that I have to use in my meetings."

 

Linda Benley
Investors Capital



"I believe that learning how to connect with people is integral and Maribeth begins the process."

 

John Hardiman
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.



 

“Great ideas. I have spent a fortune on ineffective marketing. Your ideas were so simple and cost effective. I can't wait to try some of these.”

 

Cindy Mangan
Four Points Financial Inc.



"It's refreshing in today's environment to deal with someone that says please and thank you, arrives on time, and does what they say they will do. You've done all of these, Maribeth. You told me up front what you could do for my practice. You helped us stream line our marketing programs and systematize our operation. I cannot rave enough about how pleased I've been with the value added service you brought to the table. I would not hesitate in recommending you."

 

Mark Kemp
Kemp & Associates



"One of the best marketing idea programs I have attended in 25+ years. Effective, simple and concise ideas that can help me accelerate growth and client satisfaction levels! An outstanding presentation."

 

John Lowery
Lowery Financial Group



"Maribeth is a human dynamo. The information she shared was timely and pertinent. It reawakened a sense of mission in what I do and who I am. She spoke flawlessly and moved between topics seamlessly. I would recommend her as a motivational speaker to anyone."

 

Anthony Czarnik
Harbour Investments



"Thank you for showing me this easy, inexpensive way to change our office from reactive to proactive. I can implement this from day one!"

 

Kathy Grace
Investment Centers of America, Inc.



“Brilliant, Maribeth spoke in laymen's terms ideas and tools to improve our company. Great perspective and insights on what customers need and want.”

 

Deanna White
Robertson & Associates



"One word: GREAT!! (Very easy to implement. I have attended numerous other sessions - this one is one of the most helpful. I will definitely refer others to you. WOW!)”

 

Sam Guzman
Money Equity Capital Mortgage



"Fantastic presentation; it was the last piece that I was looking for to put in my marketing program!"

 

Jerry Tapiador
Security Service F.C.U.



"You should have been in the schedule earlier in the week - You were the best speaker of the conference. I truly hope to hear you again soon."

 

Joe Newman
ING Financial Partners



"Awesome. I am fired up! I have heard ideas before, but never as fresh or with as much enthusiasm."

 

Traci Martens
Planning Concepts



"Thank you for giving me ideas for marketing to clients, what we can offer for referral appreciation and the inspiration to truly begin."

 

Pamela Samson
Investment Centers of America



"Just the right information that I have been seeking to take my business to the level that I have been hoping for."

 

Robert & Heather Williamson
The Elite Insurance Agency, Inc.



"Thanks for the 5-5-5-20 seminar referral strategy!"

 

Mike Story
Premier Bank



"Excellent! I would love to have you speak to any top financial advisors!"

 

Danielle Cordova
ING



"I am blessed to already be working with someone who follows a lot of what you talked about today, but with what was presented today, it will help us get to the next level and increase our "WOW" factor. Thank You! Outstanding Presentation!!"

 

Beth Lincoln
DMW Financial Inc.



"We began working with Red Zone Marketing and Maribeth Kuzmeski in April of 2004. What incredible results! In just nine months, we increased our client-base 20% and our assets under management from $125 million to over $180 million! Maribeth sat down with us and really listened. She 'coached' us to develop plans and marketing strategies specifically for our unique strengths. In a remarkably short time we've moved relatively effortlessly from the Red Zone into the End Zone.

If only we had known about Red Zone earlier ..."

 

Jack Moller, President
Moller Financial



"WOW! I'm not sure I can choose just 2 - 3 ideas to implement. I thought Maribeth was talking directly to me about situations in our office. Thanks!"

 

Rhonda Wert-Carr
Investment Centers of America


"Concise, clever and captivating! A wonderful presentation that left all of us with something we can remember and use!"

 

Leslie Klocek
Attorney at Law



"I was riveted by your presentation. As a personal banker, I can implement the Client Delight system from all angles."

 

Julie Graney
Investment Centers of America



 

"One of the most effective and motivating presentations in my 18-year career."


Paul Johnson
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans



"You're always interesting and provide valuable material that can be used NOW! Thanks!"

 

Jim Burghard
James O. Burghard Financial Services



"I liked the 5-5-5-20 idea for referrals and the "Don't Miss the Boat" appreciation for referrers. Wonderful speaker - Has energized me!"

 

Debby Wood
Investment Centers of America



"RedZone Marketing has been instrumental in helping me identify my business, and the consistency and quality of marketing materials they created were necessary for our clients to better understand the programs we offer. I look forward to my continued relationship with Maribeth and Melanie."

 

Brett Packee, PGA, President
CORE Golf



"Great presentation ... Maribeth tailored her remarks to specifically address the needs of our management team. Her approach allowed our managers to hear from an expert how leadership and accountability are mandate to the successful execution of their brand strategies for 2005."

 

J. Todd Newton
Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc.



"Coaching at its best. Motivational plus great reminders of what really works in the field."

 

Cheryl Cady
Jackson National



"Maribeth was an outstanding speaker - She was very interesting and had excellent ideas!"


Nancy Kocher
Investment Centers of America



"Excellent presentation with many hands-on opportunities. I am extremely impressed. Maribeth creates her own WOW! experience. Will definitely use this information. Thanks!"

 

Andy Bolton
Raymond James Financial Services



"You did a terrific job and I LOVE your Red Zone concepts! I wish I had the last 20 years back!"

 

Gerald Zapol
Scheer Partners, Inc.

 

 

"Very engaging presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience!! Thank you! This was very special."

 

Nadia Sikes
Investment Centers of America



"Great ideas that I can implement immediately ... I am just finishing my business plan and will use a lot of the information provided. Looking forward to a lot more sales!"

 

Fred Donald
Jackson National



"High energy, very easy to follow. Her analogies are right on target. Great presentation, a real touchdown!"

 

Mike Stuart
Sigma Financial



"This seminar was par excellent. The new strategies will certainly enhance my business and move me to the next level. Your service oriented ideas exemplify a dynamic move into greener pasture."

 

Inez R. Arrendell
Arrendell & Associates Professional Financial Services



"There were so many ideas I will implement into my business plan this year. I want to differentiate myself from other wholesalers by working smarter, touching - providing quality training & ideas."

 

M. Cumar
Jackson National



"I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar and gained several new ideas and approaches. I'm looking forward to implementation!"

 

Brijid Jones
F&M Bank and Trust Company



"WOW! Great USEABLE ideas! Thank you!"

 

Sharon Joseph
LPL Financial

 

 

"I've been in the business since 1969 - heard many speakers but this was definitely a 10+. "

 

Joe Mahoney
Raymond James Financial Services



"This was a wonderful and exhilarating experience. I came away with some great ideas."

 

Rex Maffey
The Mechanics Bank



"Great presentation--- Several ideas that I can take back to the office."

 

E. Stuart Thompson
Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc



"Practical, immediate strategies to protect and build my business."

 

Steve Hetourneaux
Navigator Planning Group



"Enjoyed the analogies ... they "simplified" the program. I walked away with several ideas to discuss with my Reps. Thank you!"

 

Amanda Sullivan
Jackson National



"Scintillating!"

 

Kevin Newman
Newman & Associates

 

 

"Superb information, which can be easily implemented in our office."

Cynthia Hinds
Hinds Financial Group

 

 

"Your presentation was awesome and contained extremely actionable ideas.  Thank you!"

Julia Anne Jackson
B.B. Graham & Co

 

 

"Maribeth is a terrific speaker and business person.  People like her make this country great, very impressive."

John Bandy

 

 

"Fresh and new and original ideas for helping us connect with our clients and new prospects."

Darla Diez
HD Vest

 

 

"Fantastic! Very clear, concise and applicable. Maribeth has an amazing knowledge of this industry and lifestyle. You gave us concepts to think about, and know the specifics of how to implement the idea which are so rare. Thank you!"

 

Megan Flood
John Hancock



"This is better than 90% of the speakers we have at our national Sales Event. This will actually increase production."

 

Ray Bauer

 

 

"This was a wonderful workshop! I know that the advisors we sponsored to be here benefitted greatly from the brand-awareness you provided. I look forward to working with you in the future as well!!"

 

Jason Card

Transamerica Financial Advisors

 

 

"I learn something new and great every time I hear Maribeth speak.  Love your books!  Go Pack!"

 

Susan Kuhlenbeck

Investors Advisory Group

 

 

"The most presented and down to earth presentation I’ve heard in a long time. This was worth the conference."

 

George J. Garro
Sanders Morris Harris



"By far the best presentation and the best ideas I’ve heard at our national conference!"

 

Jay Dolan
LPL



 

"I thought this was the best hour I've spent in some time!!!"

 


Todd Kelzenberg

 

"Very interesting insight with the social aspect of marketing.  Easy to see how it could apply to my situations."

 


Michael Hart

Sanders Morris Harris

 

"This was an excellent, refreshing presentation with new, unique and most importantly implementable ideas for my team and our practice.  Great Job!"

 

Eric K. Peterson, CFP
Peterson Wealth Advisors



"High energy presentation. Right on the money. Not the ordinary, conventional approach."

 


Titus Harris

Sanders Morris Harris

 

"Overall I thought the presentation was excellent. Maribeth provided attainable and concrete action items that will be helpful to my career."

 


Christa Ehmann

Smarthinking, Inc.

 

 

"I really like your points on how to effectively connect w/clients. This could be a key piece to growing my practice. Also, the topic of being memorable. This is something I will use in my practice."

 

Brayden, Miyashiro

Ameriprise Financial

 

 

"This was a really great presentation! I learned many new ideas that I will start to use today! Great!"

 

Rose Bayat

DARCARS Automotive Group

 

 

"Lots of great ideas! Great energy!"

 

Wayne Kaneta

Ameriprise Financial

 

 

"Excellent ideas on connecting with clients!"

 

Kimo Middlesworth

Wealth Managing Partners

 

 

"Thank you for the “Red Zone” ideas that when implemented will help me score the touchdowns with clients and get more referrals."

 

Gaylien Larita

Ameriprise Financial

 

 

"Great presentation and insights! Love the topic of connecting. I’m seeing how this works with the concept of raising my children! This material relates to all our relationships in the relative world."

 

Ron Kam

First Allied Securities

 

 

"Brilliant, accessible and on top of her game – by which I mean there is always new information from her prolific mind.  Hancock would do well to use her more – I will always come to hear you if she is here.  Thank you!"

 

Victoria Powell
P Inc.



"I was very impressed! Useful information and useable information to use right away."

 

John H. Lancaster, JML
The Lancaster Co., Inc.



"This presentation talked about unconventional ideas and thinking. Most of the ideas were different, thought provoking and forced me to think outside the box."

 


Lee Catalano

Mediqus Asset Advisors

 

 

"Maribeth presented basic fundamental ideas in a simple, easy to understand format. It was valuable information that I can use to make my business more successful!"

 

Alan S. Okimoto

Asahara Financial Group, LLC

 

 

"Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! You were Fabulous!!! Your grandmother, I’m sure, is so very proud of you!!! Have a blessed and wonderful time in Hawaii and on your cab ride home."

 

Charise H. Tuneidi

John Hancock Financial

 

 

"I have heard you several times at various conferences.  Quite honestly your presentation is the reason for coming.  It is very insightful, keep up the good work."

 

Chris Compton
Compton Financial Group



"I loved Maribeth’s energy and truly unique ideas and presentation!"

 

Martha Fling
First Point Wealth Management



"Very unique presentation that our industry needs to embrace. We need to reach new prospects by appreciating our clients. Say it with fuel ws a great use of value. Very positive and confident presentation and presenter."

 

Kalline Clay
Oxford Financial



"Thank you!!! Such a wide range of ideas offered… Most can be implemented easily and quickly.  I loved the “muffin” story!"

 

Nelly Gillespie
D.B. Root & Co.



"Wonderful! It is refreshing to hear a speaker focused on giving before getting. When we focus on serving and helping others, they will naturally want to help us."

 

Andrew Mortenson
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

 

"I enjoyed thoroughly – very, very worthwhile! I appreciate your wisdom and insights very much!"

 

Jay Larson
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

 

"This meeting with Maribeth ‘sold me’ and was a valuable use of my time. Thank you!"

 

Thomas R. Baird
Cambridge Financial Center



"Great workshop! Great ideas! Took things back that I can use right now!"

 

David Petoskey
LPL Financial



"Loved the specific questions focus and specific strategies/tips."

 

Alice Meyer
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

 

"Great ideas! I will share these strategies with my advisors."

 

Melanie Wargowski
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

 

"Maribeth was an excellent highly motivated presenter you can be proud of!"

 

Tom Taylor
ING



"One of the best presentations at this conference. Provided simple, but sensational ideas that I can use immediately."

 

John Porter
Raymond James Financial Services



"Maribeth is exciting, informative, insightful and practical.  Maribeth provides common sense strategies that have impact today."

 

Michael Hurdle
Blomstrom Hurdle



"Thank you for the immediate transferrable ideas!"

 

Gary Melnick
Capital Financial Partners



"You were outstanding Maribeth! Thank you!"

 

J.R. Dohm
Digi-Tech Inc.



"GREAT hands-on, instant, easy, simple ideas. Very energetic presentation!"

 

Chris Vella
State Farm Insurance



"I have never been able to relate to sports analogies, but Maribeth's seminar, marketing tips and tools, and great delivery make me want to go watch a football game! Fabulous!!"

 

Katherine Baker
Raymond James Financial Services



"Great: The Secret To Success!"


Anthony N. Raymond
Guardian Life



"The best presentation of the whole conference! Finally - useful information to put into practice."

 

Cathy Anderson
Raymond James Financial Services



"Awesome and inspiring!"

 

Christopher Hessenflow
Hessenflow Financial Planning, LLC



"Wow. Outstanding job. Made me realize all the opportunities that are available to me to prosper. Thank you."

 

Rocco Muratore
Mutual Inc.

 


"Superb! Can't explain how much I got from your presentation! You hit the nail on the head!... TOUCHDOWN!"

 

Murray Miller
Miller Insurance & Financial Strategies



"Thanks for practical application not just theory. It was an experience!"

 

H. WIll Walpole
Raymond James Financial Services



"Energetic, informative and motivating. Tips to get to the next level that are achievable and affordable."

 

Nicole Hager-Hogan
B & G Cyclery, Inc



"This has been the most informational and inspiring speaker session I have attended this year. Your system is unique and inspiring."

 

Lou Ann Beecher
LSB Funding



"Excellent presentation - Wish she was around when I first started with State Farm in 1980. Enjoyed her enthusiasm."

 

Kathy Smith
State Farm Insurance



"Digestible, Practical - by far the most beneficial presentation we saw today!"

 

Ken Jones
Raymond James Financial Services



"Great ideas - takes everyday concepts and puts it into play for strong results."

 

Judi Tschappat
Community Youth Network



"I really enjoyed your presentation. Excellent take aways!"

 

Tim Reed
State Farm Insurance



"An outstanding presentation of many ideas. Wonderful presentation, Maribeth!!! Your enthusiasm is contagious!"

 

Chuck Clifford
State Farm Insurance



"Great marketing ideas for referrals and marketing myself!"

 

Susan Hedtke
Raymond James Financial Services



"Very good and engaging speaker. Ideas were clear and very applicable. Highly personable and motivating."

 

Lyn Oman
College of Lake County


"Maribeth brings Marketing Know How to The Table!"

 

Howard Boyd
Kauffman Agency



"The "KIT System" you outlined was great! After hearing you speak, we are going to implement a real "KIT System" when we get back to the office. Thanks!"

 

Linda Parrish
Trinity Financial Services



"It was an excellent presentation. Very simple and clear ideas! Thank you!!"

 

Sonia Ramirez
North Shore Trust



"Excellent speaker- she conveys emotion and caring in her presentation!"

 

John Mazzara
Financial Planning Associates



"Great presentation and discussion. Very thought provoking and interesting. Energetic and enthusiastic presenter."

 

Karin Reed
Anesthesra Management Partners



"Well presented- Good energy- Analogies helpful!"

 

Lita Marks
Merrill Lynch



 

"Your presentation was excellent. I will take with me simple ideas to make a difference. Your talk energized me to make a daily difference in my agency. Thank you!"

 

Barb Powell
State Farm Insurance



"Very informative - hated to have it end!"

 

Terry May-Bliler
Ideal Service



"WOW! You make me want to go to work!"

 

Julie Meier
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans



"Maribeth is very motivational; she fired me up so that I will be more excited about the experience I will provide my clients from this day forward."

 

Paul Miller, CPA, CLU
PrimeVest Financial Services



"Excellent speaker - concise and precise about ideas."

 

Karen Calhoun
The Maternal Shoppe



"OUTSTANDING - Not only great ideas but the mental stimulation to create some others on my own! Great job."

 

Len Kornblau



"Your concepts are right on!"

 

Paulette Blake
Mutual Inc.



"Very powerful message. Right to the point. Couldn't leave this session any happier."

 

Agustin Torres
G & V Financial Group



"Good slides, Excellent presentation, Excellent speaker. Maribeth rocks!"

 

Ramesh Thamby
Ashton Funding Group



"What a powerful and engaging presentation! Thank you!"

 

Christine Nguyen
Funding Source One



"Very motivational. Can't wait to try out some ideas I have come up with during the presentation!"

 

Noreen Pilat
SunAmerica Securities



"Sound, easy to understand principles delivered in a dynamic, innovative manner. Great job!"

 

Alan Burack
The Claremont Rehab and Living Center



"Great presentation! Metaphors were right on and directly related to very specific suggestions on improving my business."

 

Bob Stugard
Raymond James Financial Services



"I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. It certainly reminded and refreshed many ideas- Our firm is implementing many of your ideas already and this presentation helped to validate them."

 

Marc Tannenbaum
Signature Financial Planning - Commonwealth



"Excellent and enthusiastic speaker. True passion on what she believes. Inspiring. I learned to develop passion and improve communication."

 

Mary Merenda
Neighborhood Network



 

"Thank you, thank you! You recharged my batteries!"

 

Marie Buchholz
State Farm Insurance Company



"Excellent presentation- ideas and systems that can be implemented into daily business."

Mark Holm
Sentra Securities


"Great Presentation-Great Speaker!"

 

Dan Wiczer
WICO Information Technologies, Inc.



"Thanks for giving me the goose bumps again. The Iron Man story is huge. Beyond where the everyday norm is, is where the rewards are. I really appreciate your enthusiasm- I need to invest in marketing - marketing is about belief."

 

Adam Griffiths
Lionheart Financial



"I found myself thinking how often we may find ourselves in the red zone. I am not a sports fan but found it interesting."

 

Marilyn Dopler
RE/MAX Suburban



 

"The most comprehensive look and overview of planning I ever heard. How could you miss with this great advice."

 

Robert Reich
Applied Benefits & Concepts, Inc



"Very knowledgeable. Enthusiastic. Passionate. Consistent. Overall- OUTSTANDING!"

 

Ray Rodriguez
Regal Advisors



"A wake up experience!"

 

Michael Louis
Asset Conservation Specialist



 

"Excellent presentation! Great ideas. Good motivator."

 

Neil Sawyer
JP Securities



"Very informative. Thank you! Very motivational and enlightening."

 

 

Joseph A. Jiovenetta
Valmark Securities, Inc.



"Enjoyed your straight forwardness and your Passion for what you're doing."

 

James Ouimette, Jr.
Sunset Financial



"We sure appreciate all you did for us. Your message with your enthusiasm and content set the tone for our entire meeting."

 

Dana Woodbury, Senior Vice President of Equity Sales
Multi-Financial Securities Corporation



"There is no substitute for desire and discipline."

 

Rich Heagen
LPL



"Good job relating to the challenges I face in my business."

 

Mark Chmielewski
Royal Alliance



"Thanks for a stimulating presentation. You gave an easy to understand, value (ideas and categories) added presentation. Direction towards a happier new year is greatly appreciated."

 

Gerald Fasanella
SunAmerica Securities



"You have caused me to think (about many things) outside of the box I have been in for many years."

 

Graham W. Stikelether III
Raymond James Financial Services



"Excellent ideas and presentation! Right on target with what I have experienced and should implement in my practice."

 

Jeff Basik
Florida Senior Consultants



"This is the very best presentation I have heard in 40 years on this subject."

 

Frederick S. Rice
Rice & Hetrick Financial Services



"Great nuts and bolt, action-driven presentation! Light bulbs were going off."

 

Richard Roesgen
The Reporter



"If you missed even the last 5 minutes of Maribeth's presentation you missed too much!"

 

Christine Brown
FPA of Tampa Bay



"It was a great presentation that caused a paradigm shift in my thinking about marketing."

 

Mark Nelson
Harvest Financial Group



"Thank you for providing significant and memorable added value to our meetings. Attendees continue to rave about the success of your marketing ideas!"

 

Bill Lowe
ING Variable Annuities



"Your ideas were educational, motivational, and extraordinary! Excellent ideas Maribeth!

 

Michael Smrt
Rockford, IL



"Great ideas! Excellent, attention grabbing presentation - very professional. I plan to use these ideas in the next 30 days and incorporate these ideas into the marketing plan that I am now developing."

 

Lee Courtright
Stevens Point, WI



"Great, excellent, motivational! Just do it! Thank you for this program!"

 

D. Roscoe Meredith, CFP, ChFC, MBA
Denver, CO



"The presentation was very informative and helpful for me to realize what I must do to progress. Exceptional! Maribeth is very knowledgeable."

 

John Jones, CPA
Corpus Christi, Texas



Great! Loved it! Very inspiring and nice, concrete suggestions - I like being able to go right home with a checklist to hand to my intern.

 

Marsha A. Hill, Next Financial Services
Raymond James



"The ideas and marketing strategies have been right on for the industry but the greatest benefit to me is the advice on how to implement the ideas and translate the strategy to action. Maribeth has demonstrated all of the book-learned knowledge of marketing. In addition, she has the experience to translate and transform learned knowledge to practical operational knowledge."

 

Alan Sprinkel
Falls Church, Virginia



"Excellent! Most helpful and informative. Many thanks for sharing your invaluable tips!"

 

David Breen
Dublin, Ireland



 

" Maribeth is one of the premier resources in the industry for financial professionals who want to separate themselves from the rest and rise to their best. A delightful speaker with a REAL MESSAGE, not just gimmicks and gadgets. Never miss an opportunity to hear her speak and share!."

 

Edward Foy
Foy Financial Services, Inc.



"Maribeth, I thought you were a breath of fresh air in a sea of typically blah presentations."

 

Aaron Bockman
John Hancock



"Excellent presentation. Got to the heart and soul of the process we go through every day as we provide financial services to our clients. Totally enjoyed the honest, low tech way of increasing our levels of professionalism."

 

Eric Nenwirth
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.



"Very well done. You got me to look at myself in a different light in how to work
with my clients. Thank you."

 

Martin B. Welzmuller
Ryan Beck & Co.



"Excellent speaker, entertaining and informative. I will use some of the strategies in my marketing."

 

Travis Matthews
Morgan Stanley