Bedex - Gill Bartley - Director - 0407 080 238
Coaching with Red Monkey has assisted my business to evolve from the conceptual stage right through to commercialisation of my new product. Mark provided individualised mentoring, support and guidance at every stage. He assisted me to be methodical and fastidious in determining the most appropriate path for my business. My new exercise product is now available on the Australian market and I realise that he has enabled me to grow into my new skin as salesperson, manufacturer, distributor, product expert, business director and entrepreneur. The ongoing support and networking is fantastic and I know I couldn't have arrived at this point without him.
Mark and I have been working together since 2003. I have to say, money well spent for my business, my staff and me personally. I have grown enormously in this time without a doubt due in a large part to Red Monkey Coaching. Mark and I meet weekly to discuss business opportunities, business growth, franchising, development ideas and concepts, staff and team issues and support for the day to day running of my company. I find these weekly meetings to be an ideal sounding board and an opportunity for me to discuss ideas, seek direction and develop goals on subjects that I can't always canvass with team members or an even family member. This helps me to overcome the isolation which can often accompany small business operation. A big advantage of working with Mark is that although he possesses formal qualifications, his training comes from real world experience and it is this practical knowledge and insight which makes his advice so worthwhile.
Exquisite Leather - Cherryl McIntyre - Owner - 0428 174 220
Mark goes "the extra mile" when it comes to commitment to his clients. Mark understands each and every one of his clients...he is compassionate and deservedly gets the "full marks" for his patience and professional guidance...Mark has been my "rock" of encouragement to progress forward whenever in doubt. I wholeheartedly recommend Mark to whoever you are...should you require professional and compassionate guidance.
Mortgage Now - Graham Doessel- Founder & CEO - 1300 667 239
Mark, I would like to formally thank you for all of your invaluable help and assistance over the last few years. I can confidently say that our tremendous growth has been as a direct result of your guidance and advice. We would not be Australia's largest non-conforming brokerage without your help. We get to help thousands of every day Aussies every year, thanks to the systems and procedures that are in place as a result of having Mark Creedon and Red Monkey Coaching as a valuable business partnership. I am happy to have your prospective clients call me any time on 1300 667 239 so I can sing your praises in person. Thanks Mark, I am truly grateful!
I have been able to increase my turnover by effectively planning and reaching monthly targets. I have also been able to motivate staff so that we are all working together to achieve goals as a team, which is in itself a wonderful thing to be a part of in the workplace. I have been better at creating a healthy work/life balance in realising that I can only bring to the business the same amount of energy, enthusiasm and dedication that I am willing to invest in myself. I have also learnt how to set goals and understand that if they are looked at from the right angle, they are achievable. Red Monkey Coaching has equipped me with the skills to work through any obstacles along the way, breaking down this journey towards my goals into manageable parts and recognising these as achievements in themselves. Each time I experience this sense of achievement my business confidence grows and makes it more exciting to tackle the next chapter! Mark...I can't thank you enough for helping me to realise that I am worthy of all the success you have helped me to achieve. Before I started working with you, self doubt often came before self belief. It is now a matter of habit for me to see the glass as half full in any aspect of my life, both personally and professionally. Not only do I now have the confidence to work on the emptier half but the skills to bring to fruition all the possibilities and potential that I can see within it.
Eureka Realty - Darryl Ebert - Director - 07 3204 7350
As a director of companies in the building and real estate industries, I have engaged Red Monkey Coaching to assist us with a range of services. Mark has helped us with strategic business development planning, staff training and design and implementation of policies and procedures. Probably the greatest assistance has come from assisting us to set goals and to stay on track. Mark's solution focussed and insightful approach has allowed us to stay focussed on our goals, to cut through to the major issues quickly and to constantly take the positive approach to the issues facing us in our businesses. Red Monkey Coaching displays a very high degree of confidence and professionalism and we are very happy to count them as an integral part of our business team.
Asset Bank - www.assetbank.com.au
Red Monkey Coaching has helped with the growth of the business through proper planning and due diligence. It has assisted in defining timelines and goals. Red Monkey Coaching has also assisted with work life balance by ensuring appropriate planning has been undertaken to consider future work life balance issues. Business coaching has increased business confidence by providing expert timely advice and planning initiatives. Proper planning has identified possible pain points and allowed for appropriate resolutions to be developed. Mark has introduced new ideas and methods relevant to the business and in doing so has better prepared it for its daily and future operations. Having this assistance, advice and foresight has generated better confidence in business . By being properly prepared for business and having confidence that all the bases have been covered, confidence has increased substantially.
Davis Recruitment - Julie Davis - Owner - 07 3394 8344
I think I may actually be a bit calmer since starting my coaching program! I don't feel like it is all on my shoulders now - I have someone to help me on the journey. It's great having Mark to speak to get some advice...I do feel more confident within myself as a manager and as a business owner. It's a very lonely journey and it is nice to have someone to reassure me especially in difficult times. Mark is very encouraging...I am not a natural marketer and it is a skill Mark is helping me with. I am also enjoying the tips on working with my team and getting the best out of them.
The Phone Factory - Hayley Latham - Owner - 1300 780 266
Red Monkey Coaching has been phenomenal in working with us on our business growth and ideas. Coaching helps your ideas and goals to become a reality by showing you the processes needed to achieve the growth that you want. Mark doesn’t always tell you exactly how to do something. He is more likely to work with you through any problems until you come to the point of where you need to be without telling you exactly how to go about it. This is a fantastic strategy, because you are actually learning throughout the process rather than having someone doing everything for you. Mark has shown me the importance of having a great work/life balance and how to switch focus on improving my lifestyle or work commitments at the time when it is most needed. This was a significant breakthrough for me because it made me feel like a professional, like I know exactly what I am doing and this in turn improved my confidence in the decisions that I was making about my business. Coaching with Red Monkey has also improved the reasoning and analysis behind the decisions I am making which has taken my confidence to a whole new level. I am still working on improving my personal confidence, however because of my newfound business confidence and due to the growth that my business has experienced, I believe that my personal confidence is increasing along with my success.
Coaching with Red Monkey has improved our confidence in many areas of the business such as contracts, policies and networking. Mark has helped us organise the company better which has in turn helped us in the growth process by improving our ability to better manage the contracts we have and we now have the energy to obtain even more contracts. Mark has assisted us through the process of workshopping which in turn has helped us improve our work/life balance which has been invaluable. We have gained many useful tools through the coaching process that includes daily briefing meetings (at the start of the day) and de-briefing meetings (at the conclusion) which helps us to put in place a barrier between work and home life which is crucial for us considering that we work from home. More often than not I feel more prepared for the challenging issues that always arise in running a small business. When I feel prepared, it is much easier to delegate work, to network with other businesses, to take time off, or to work even harder. As a small business owner and operator work is a big part of my life. Coaching with Red Monkey has helped me improve the success and efficiency of my business which really has a positive impact on my personal life. Being happier at work means I am often happier at home also.
Scorched Media - Darren Brown - Managing Director - 1300 767 730
Running a small business
usually means working in your business more than you work on your business,
limiting its growth. In trying to break out of this mould, I attended a business
growth seminar run by Mark Creedon from Red Monkey Coaching. The seminar struck
all the right chords with me and soon after I did something I didn't think I
would ever do ... I engaged Mark as my Business Coach. Mark's commonsense
approach, is not about following a generic set of actions, but more about tailoring
his coaching to match the individual business requirements of each of his
clients. During the time I have been working with Mark, he has assisted me to
launch my new brand into the market and has streamlined many of my business systems
which has meant that I can focus my time on my business rather than working in it. As a business owner, having a mentor to bounce ideas around with me has providing
me with clearer business objectives and helped to keep me accountable. So
much so, that I feel like Mark and Cathy are part of my team, rather than
contractors. I would highly recommend
Mark Creedon and Red Monkey Coaching to any business who wants to grow, become
more profitable, and have longevity in the market. Should you require any additional information, please feel free to contact me.
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