I had a 15-minute call with Gary, and he was able to answer all of my questions and point me in the…read moreright direction based on my tax needs. I really value his honesty and his willingness to help. His knowledge and experience made me feel confident that I was getting the right guidance. I highly recommend Gary for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy CPA.

Gary is extremely knowledgeable and stays up to date in his education which is extremely important…read moreto me. He listened and provided answers to immediate concerns and met all expectations (and then some!). Highly recommend Gary to anyone who is looking for an expert in the finance/tax planning field.

Ken, Such a…read morewonderful experience. Ken has helped immensely to resolve my tax concerns. Solved all my problems. Couldn't be better. Highly recommend.

As a new first time homebuyer, the KPR team was instrumental in answering my questions and…read moreproviding me the guidance I needed to make the right financial decisions throughout my homebuying process. They were kind, courteous, followed up with me on my open asks and were able to explain all the rules and guidelines to me in an easy to understand way. I won't hesitate to come back for future help!

So I began my journey with Contractors Coach in October of '23. I had been in the remodeling…read morebusiness for 9 years and it seemed to continue to get worse. 250k in debt with a secondary lender at 20 plus percent, consistently not being able to pay my company bills on time, barely making payroll week to week, it was ugly and getting worse by the month. I knew I needed help but how the heck was I able to afford it and what did they know that I didn't after all these years in business?? But I was at the end of my business rope and getting worse so I took a gamble and called Contractors Coach. After an interview describing my issues they set me up with Tom Pearson and honestly, it changed my business life (which changed my personal life). Today is May 29, 2024 and everything has changed. I have paid my (I kid you NOT) secondary note off, have gone from negative financial numbers to a gross profit of 30%, total expenses under 14%, and a net income of over 15%. Here's a tip, if you don't understand what these numbers mean (like I didn't 6 months ago) you will continue to struggle. Among other things, Tom taught me to read my financials which helped me understand what was wrong and what was right. He immediately identified a flaw in my estimating process then week after week we tutored the financials until I could understand where my money was going and how to make the numbers work. There is no quick fix when you are in as deep as I was. But having an understanding of how to climb out of the hole and the patience to put in the right financial practices over the course of only 6 months is absolutely remarkable. Kind, witty, knowledgeable, non-judgmental, he's a wonderful balance to get you on the right road. But I have to say there is ONE huge issue with the guy, sadly, he's a 49ers fan. Thankfully I was able to overlook that fault and focus on his lessons and it changed me. God Bless you Tom Pearson. Go Lions!

I'm Loren Dougherty, the owner of Alpha Alarm & Audio, Inc. We have been in business for over 20…read moreyears. About a year ago I was struggling because my business did not have systems and there was no coherent culture in the business. When I met with the coaches at The Contractors Coach I felt they were really interested in helping me. During the coaching sessions we addressed the problems quickly. I learned how to create an effective company culture, and it helped weed out some people who were really bad employees. Our workflow is way better now, we are more efficient, and our profits are definitely up. We are twice as profitable on each job as we were a year ago. Now I'm confident we can double the size of our company over the next two years. And if you are considering growing your business - "You'd be stupid not to work with them." Loren Dougherty Owner, Alpha Alarm & Audio, Inc. Vacaville, CA

I called David today, after going through a rough patch yesterday when my small business was…read moretemporarily banned from Mailchimp. I realized it was time for some outside assistance. I can't rely 100% on my own limited experience. David Mitroff (the man in the picture) was extremely generous with his time over the phone. I told him abt a potentially risky sales contract I was considering. He took at least 20 minutes to go over with me how I can mitigate that risk and what I should do to prepare for negotiation. He did not have to do that. But he wanted to make sure I didn't get scr3w3d over. He didn't want to see me fail. For that reason, Piedmont Avenue will be the first place I come to once I'm ready for a deeper strategic conversation and more hands-on assistance. Will update once I have more to say. Thanks David!

David has been a phenomenal resource as I have embarked on building an Executive Coaching business…read more Lots of very positive energy, helpful suggestions and strategic framing on business development and marketing. I highly recommend David for support in framing out a new business idea and ensuring that you are focusing on the right things at the start. Five stars all the way!

I had such a fantastic experience working with Coach Crystal. She helped me grow and become a…read morebusiness woman I am today. She offers practical steps that will help you reach your goals and also hold you accountable. She is very prompt, returns email in a matter of hours. You will always learn something new on every session with her. Crystal is an amazing person overall and it's been such a pleasure having her in my corner as a business coach. Every business person should have at least a few months worth of business consultation with Crystal. I highly recommend working with Coach Crystal and Run Right Consulting.

I referred Crystal and her company, Run Right Business Consulting to one of my 30+ year clients…read more She has done an amazing job, helping them focus and respond to the changing business landscape. I believe a referral to someone is paramount to one's own business, as it is for the person whom is receiving the expertise of the person being referred. Trust is what keeps a 30+ year client, and Crystal and her team made that on going relationship possible.

I met with Mr. Rose to discuss a personal legal matter and immediately felt like I was in good…read morehands. He took the time to listen, understand the situation, and talk everything through with me without making me feel rushed. It was clear that he genuinely cared and would fight for his clients when it mattered. I'm very grateful I found him and truly appreciated the compassion he showed me.

Mr Rose is an exceptionally easy lawyer to work with and he makes every interaction feel safe and…read morecomfortable. He is a great straightforward advocate for his clients. We have dear family friends who used his services to guide the mom through an extremely acrimonious divorce process. The spouse was not only a bully but also abusive. Mr Rose carefully guided our friend through this painful journey in just 4 months after she had spent almost 2-3 years trying to get her divorce. Mr Rose is also one of the few experienced attorneys in Contra Costa County who is bilingual. I highly recommend his services.

I'm so grateful to work with Brandy as my coach for the past few months. She has helped me…read moretransition in my early career life from Phd to industry, and deal with burnt out from covid wfh. I was struggling with the skill gap and the mindset gap between academia and industry and have been juggling too much with so little return for developing my long term passion at work. She truly listens and cares and is full of passion to connect and share. She does not avoid complications and helps me entangle and prioritize mixed lines of thoughts quickly. Super organized! Inspired by her ways and spirits of working, I have gained much more confidence and courage as well as practical skills to communicate complications and conflicts, advocate for myself (being authentic!), plan more focuses efforts around my passion and interests in the workplace. Thank you for helping me find my voice!

Seven years into my career in tech, I came to Brandy feeling stuck, unfulfilled, and genuinely lost…read moreabout what kind of move to make next. I had passions and ideas but no framework for sorting through them. That's exactly where Brandy excels. She brought structured thinking and concrete frameworks to our sessions that helped me cut through the noise and actually make decisions. Beyond being an incredibly capable and intelligent individual, Brandy is kind, funny, and understanding. The progress I've made has been remarkable. I'm now actively prototyping different career paths at once: pursuing a Master's in Art Therapy, working at a high school in San Francisco, and doing strategy & operations consulting for Planned Parenthood affiliates. I was hesitant to invest in coaching, but I no longer have any reservations about that decision. If you're feeling confused, stuck, or unsure of where you want to go, I can't recommend Brandy highly enough.

This is a GREAT resource for small business owners. The organization has classes on starting a…read morebusiness, marketing and using their Business Tools. You can also sign up for a mentor to take you through starting your business. Or if you are already in business, a mentor will be assigned to evaluate, suggest and provide resources to help your business succeed. They recently partnered with Diablo Valley College's Digital Arts program where businesses can sign up to have a student do things like make a video, design a website or brochure as part of a student/class project.

My experience was okay. I had a phone consultation first followed by a class. The information I…read morereceived between the two resources contradicted each other which was annoying because I trusted the person on the phone to the point where I re strategized my planning. Hearing that my original instinct was correct by another person sort of annoyed me, but also taught me to trust my gut instinct. Last straw was when I figured out the SBA Contra Costa sold my contact information. After I signed up with SBA Contra Costa, I started getting phone calls from small business loans and credit cards services, which never happened to me before. I found the SBA center in SF to be way more helpful and worth the commute. There was even a person at the door to greet you. I just sort of wandered the lobby waiting for someone to unlock a door for the class at Ellingwood.

I can't say enough good things about Liberty Business Advisors…read more In February of 2012 I had placed a business I had on sale with Liberty Business Advisors. By May they found a buyer. However, my listing was very complicated due to factors on my side of the fence - - - even with all the complications that I disclosed to Liberty they were still confident they could sell - and they did. If you are a BUYER for any COMMERCIAL Business - CALL LIBERTY BUSINESS ADVISORS. Any firm can 'list' your business....very few can actually sell it. I'd like to THANK THE ENTIRE STAFF of LIBERTY BUSINESS ADVISORS for going ABOVE and BEYOND my expectations. Here is their contact info: 675 Ygnacio Valley Road., Suite A202 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Telephone: (925) 932-2450 Fax: (925) 932-4395 E-mail: info@lbaweb.com

Had a great experience with Nima Sadati purchasing an existing restaurant. She is very…read moreknowledgeable and professional. The process isn't super easy and she was amazingly helpful along the way. I hope to use her services when I sell one of my other restaurants. Top notch!

If I had my way, I would gift Linda Walker's services to everyone considering making the leap from…read morecorporate life to self-employment. Linda's knowledge is extensive, her ability to quickly brainstorm and problem solve is so rare in part, I believe, because she is one of the most attentive listeners I have ever met. In our first year together, Linda has coached me through the basics of shifting in mind and practice from being an employee to a sole proprietor. I can't minimize the importance of having a knowledgeable person, someone I deeply respect, trust (and just plain like) to guide me along the process of creating systems and practices to improve how I work. Linda is that rare blend of knowledgeable, professional, and tough. What I especially appreciate about Linda is how she leads by example. She comes to our meetings prepared, printed agenda in hand, having reflected on our last session and even email exchanges in between sessions, and is always ready to jump right in. I don't make public recommendations lightly and yet this is one I offer happily and without a single hesitation after working with Linda for over a year.

I need more stars to express how amazing Linda is. I had worked previously with another coach to…read morehelp my business deal with some personality clashes between critical staff members that I was hoping would be part of my succession plan as I move toward the next phase of my life and my business. The previous coach didn't feel these two individuals would ever be able to work together as a contributing part of our "team" and bring my business forward in the future. Within two meetings with each of the individuals, Linda had worked magic! They were working together and demonstrating mutual respect and helpfulness. Linda is also helping me work through what I need after building a business for 40+ years and thinking about what's next. She is truly, truly gifted!