"The neat thing about this workshop was it addressed what every contractor has experienced when attending a workshop or a seminar. They typically went to a seminar and got a great idea only to wonder whatever happened to that great idea 6 months later. But, not this time! The whole workshop was built to get things changed!"

Pete Duesterbeck

Mid State Supply, Inc.

"The most important part of business is to know if you are making money, or not. Ellen makes analyzing the numbers interesting, understandable…and fun! This course is good for people in service work – they need to understand all of their costs. I’d go again."

Bill Shank

Spoerr Precast Concrete

"Ellen covers things that you need to pay attention to. I’ve been in business for myself for 25 plus years. Her program is very informative and well worth it. I wish my wife could have been there with me."

Ron Robinson

Meadow Brook Excavating

"Thanks for the great seminars at the National Chimney Sweep Guild Convention. I was wondering what it was that would make it worth going to a casino! I am the fellow with the beard that sat in the first row. I will repeat that yours is the first financial seminar, of many, that I have gone to where I have come out feeling better that when I went in. You are able to give hard advice about finance and do it from the heart. There is hope for me!"

Ian R. Conway

The Chimney Doctor

"The most important part of business is to know if you are making money, or not. Ellen makes analyzing the numbers interesting, understandable…and fun! This course is good for people in service work – they need to understand all of their costs. I’d go again"

Bill Shank

Spoerr Precast Concrete

“Even after 35 years in business, I still learned a lot. Interesting and fun, you learn even if you are not trying. Her examples hit home. She made you get involved. Her husband was a plumber. They worked for peanuts until they began doing the things she preaches. It’s made of lived experience. Highly recommended, I would do it again.”

Gary Burnett

Burnett Septic Services

"The best business course I’ve taken. So informative. Very personal. Simplified format that everyone can understand. There are various options offered to aid in your business…I’d recommend it to every business owner."

Rhonda Anderson

Southern Ohio Sanitation

"Ellen is one of the most interesting and energetic trainers I have ever seen. She successfully took a rather dry topic and made it interesting. She engaged the group in the training more than anyone I have ever seen! She has great rapport with contractors. Ellen was so good we are already planning an expanded program next year."

Sara Heger

NOWRA Education Chair

"Ellen’s marketing presentation definitely added value and substance to our Business & Technology Expo. Her fun and energetic style was a hit with participants. Ellen provided some great tips that will help businesses focus their limited resources and bring more customers in the door."

Brad Bodenhausen

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

"I know that everyone enjoyed meeting you and hearing your presentation...you are such a warm and friendly person and I can honestly say my husband thought you were terrific! (And, he is not easily impressed)."

"Thanks for coming to our convention and doing such a great job! I hope to see you again in the future!"

Dorothy Reddy

Executive Director NYSPHCC