I started working with Maile in October 2016. I have my own business and though I love being an entrepreneur, I really need a coach to guide me, keep me on track, and hold me accountable. Maile is all of those things. I enjoy our coaching sessions and I love how she guides me to hammer out concrete goals and the steps that I need to take to reach them. In addition, Asentiv has some great classes taught by Maile and I have learned so much. I have learned how to interact with different personality types and how to talk about my business when I introduce myself to successfully convey what I do. I am a people person and networking and getting to know people feels natural to me. It almost doesn't feel like something so fun could produce results. But it does! I have noticed a steady stream of referrals starting to happen and I love that I have a plan to help make myself successful. If you have your own business and are looking for a coach to help you increase sales and help you be more successful, I highly recommend Maile Collmer with Asentiv. read more

Maile is an absolute referral marketing powerhouse! I had the recent pleasure of attending her popular Room Full of Referrals workshop in Pleasant Hill, CA. She uses individual surveys and interactive activities to guide you, and the room of people with you, through the discovery process of how we interact with others, and how we prefer to be approached. This goes deeper than just finding out where you are on the sliding scale of Extrovert to Introvert. It's a discovery of where you land in your communication style, and allows great insight into how you can more effectively "scope out a room" and approach potential referrals in a way that feels natural and respectful to them. I highly recommend it! read more

Do you like doing Cold Calling? Did you know that Cold Calling is a punishment for not getting referrals? So, how do you get referrals? Easy, attend whole bunch of networking events, give your business cards right and left and then expect them to call you, right? WRONG! The interesting thing about Asentiv, Maile Collmer and classes and trainings she provides is that, when I started attending them I thought I knew what the Networking and Referrals all were about. With effectively designed education sessions and perfect delivery by Maile Collmer I have been exposed to the whole Magic World of building Relationships and as a result getting a fountain of Referrals. Whats really amazed me, that I started as a curious student and ended up working to improve a lot of aspects of my personal and business life! Thank you Maile, for providing that opportunity! read more

Before I took the Referral Institute classes with Maile I had joined BNI but wasn't getting any referrals. When I sat down with Maile she had some exceptionally compelling arguments for creating a system around referral marketing. It all made perfect sense but I had concerns about the time commitment, the financial investment, and to be candid I thought I had networking and referral marketing down. I decided to trust the system and chose the Referrals for Life program. It has been our BEST MARKETING INVESTMENT to date. The classes are fun and I was able to spend significantly less time getting better financial results. When I took the Certified Networker program I realized that I lacked tools to drive consistent referrals. Not only have I learned an incredible amount but Maile has also helped to train my referral partners to be more effective at sending me referrals. The entire process was an utter revelation that has resulted in a * * * 700% return on my investment in 90 days * * * and I am spending less time driving that business. I know that it always seems like there isn't a good time but jump in even if it seems like the time or finances are right, it will be the best marketing decision you have ever made. read more

When I started working with Maile and Asentiv® - Contra Costa, I was actually on a different career path. In part, my work in Certified Networker® inspired my move from direct sales to freelance writing. I am now feeding my passion for clear communication by building my own business. AND, I am building that business strictly by referral. Maile has been a supportive friend since the day I met her - that she would be a supportive teacher and coach is no surprise. Maile's passion for referral marketing and her dedication to her clients is truly amazing. As a Referrals for Life® client, I consider myself lucky to be a recipient of that dedication. We all have our "issues" in life that like to creep into our business. With patience and encouragement, Maile helps her clients address how those issues interfere with, and inspire their business. And when they come up again and again, as issues often do, she is an amazing source of support and understanding. The programs offered by Asentiv® - Contra Costa give business owners insight on a different way to do business. I am not the type to hunt for prospects - which is part of why I used to think I could never be a business owner. I am, however, the type to nurture relationships. To be able to build a successful business by caring for people I care about is so freeing! I am proud to call Maile Collmer my friend, coach, and a critical member of my support team. read more

Asentiv has a great program, and Maile Collmer is truly special in how she delivers the goods! I've benefited greatly from her personal coaching and Certified Networker groups. She has held me accountable and has given me a structure in which I've been able to efficiently work ON my business, instead of just IN my business. (All entrepreneurs need that, and when you're caught up in The Hustle, it's often the hardest thing to do!) She helps you think AND gives actionable advice on what to DO. She's introduced me to lots of other active local business owners that have also supported my business. I highly recommend Maile. Attending her "Referral Success 101" seminar is a great place to start. read more

If you own a small business and have not embraced referral marketing, you are missing out. Maile Collmer is an expert at referral marketing and can help you get over your fear of attending networking events. She has built a strong referral business and is a master at building -- and maintaining -- valuable connections. Even more importantly, she is masterful at helping others do the same. There is, simply, more to learn than you can imagine! As a Business Coach, Maile is knowledgeable, supportive, and patient. I appreciate her insights and direction and am looking forward to building my business even larger during the coming year under her direction. read more

Maile Collmer walks her talk. She has been a top referral for other people and I already see her build her business through referrals!!!! I got great value during the very first workshop that I attended for 'Certified Networker'! I was able to come up with my emotional charged message and give a talk later on during that week with the material that I came up during the workshop. So many people have come forward and expressed the WANT and the NEED to work me because of that talk. It's the simple things that can make a big difference and Maile's expertise is to point out those things. You simply cannot afford to miss her programs and implement them. You will experience great returns over and over!!! read more

I recently attended Maile Collmer's "Referral Success 101." I wasn't sure what to expect and I have to say -- what I received exceeded my expectations. Maile is an engaging presenter with a lot of knowledge and business experience to share. I appreciate how she weaves "people story" examples into her teaching. Her passion for referral marketing is contagious! I highly recommend attending one of her trainings and I'd suggest gathering a few colleagues together so that you all put the Asentiv wisdom into ACTION right away. read more

I've been in sales and marketing my career, and I still learned some valuable lessons from Maile. She comes prepared, and gives concrete strategies that you can apply the very next day. I highly recommend! read more

I got to know Maile Collmer through business networking, and found her to be approachable, genuine, experienced and well connected. When I did some research and learned a bit more about her, I decided I'd check out one of her Asentiv workshops. It was great! I learned how to focus my business networking efforts on professionals in aligned industries, and to help them to listen for pain points in which my business can be the solution. I also learned how to get clear on my messaging to those professionals, so that when they do refer me, they are conveying clear, quality information about my business. I never thought about "training" my colleagues on how to refer me! It makes so much sense! read more

Referral Boot Camp was a great eye opener on how to get the most out of what you're already doing. It's easy to become complacent and lose your focus. I love that I now have a plan of attack when going into BNI meetings and networking events. read more

Working with Maile has been a life changing experience not only for my business but for my own personal growth. Getting to knowing myself better helped me find my ideal clients.This enabled me to work smarter not harder. With this clear focus and a renewed energy, I am able to do work I love to do. In one year my business increased 250% from the previous year and I know it will continue to grow. read more

"I met Maile Collmer at BNI training. She is a skilled teacher (so I got real value from the training!) and when she mentioned Asentiv Contra Costa, I was intrigued. I signed up after the free 1-hour consultation and I have never looked back. The training is focused, practical, and useful. Maile offers support while holding me accountable. The techniques and strategies make sense and they work. I recommend Asentiv to anyone who wants to grow their business." read more

I've only been working with Maile for 6 weeks, but already I am receiving referrals as a direct result of implementing the Asentiv referral relationship model. I have been doing highly specialized scientific/medical research consulting for 25 years. Maile has shown me how the Asentiv principles and techniques still apply in a specialized field. What sets Maile apart is truly listening to the personality and business type of each entrepreneur and targeting her coaching and encouragement to that combination. I'm an introvert and Maile doesn't try to convert me in order to use the Asentiv approach, because the approach is all about building relationships while still being your authentic self. I've always hesitated to call my consultancy a "business" because that word has always suggested to me that making lots of money is the goal in itself. With Asentiv, the goal is to have a "spectacular life", so now I embrace the business as a means to an end. What has really changed is that I am having more FUN in my business than I have had in at least 10 years because I am CHOOSING the type of clients that are most in line with my skills and values. read more

I cannot say enough about how awesome the Asentive program is. I went to visit an Asentiv meeting in Sant Rosa recently and was blown away. The organization, program material, and guest speakers were amazing. It was also awesome meeting different Asentiv affiliates that had flown in from around the world to attend. If you want to know some great ways to get the most out of owning and operating your own business, Maile and her team's workshops are the key. I am looking forward to attending the next room full of referrals workshop! read more

As a CMT sometimes it is easy to not be tuned into professionalism. I dress in yoga clothes daily to move while massaging. Hair in a pony not sloppy but not spiffy. Asentiv was a great way to tune into all aspects of my business, from appearance, to setting goals, creating systems and following up. Asentiv kept me on track with goal setting and management that my business grew beyond thought. Thank you Maile for always encouraging me and being an inspiration. read more

Maile Colmer is the Maverick of networking. She is passionate, experienced and simply the best in her field. Maile is the most connected person that I have met in the Bay Area and she continues to grow her partnerships effectively and consistently. She understands the key to business is helping her colleagues thrive and she is able to communicate and teach that concept to others. Maile has taught me how to be a better businesswoman and I am so thankful to have met her and to have been fortunate enough to learn from her. Thank you Maile - I appreciate all of your guidance and I look forward to learning more from you in the future. read more

Great training programs! I have repeated some of these programs just to bring guests and potential referral sources. If you want to learn how to get the best referrals, Asentiv is the key. read more

I was one of those business owners who had many connections and networking activities but a very shallow pipeline and few results. Maile has taught me how to identify the most profitable networking partnerships to develop, how to manage and value existing network relationships, and how to be purposefully prepared when attending networking events. I am now happily experiencing a growing, well-qualified pipeline and love practicing the philosophy of "selling through not to." read more

Maile and Asentiv - Contra Costa have helped me understand referral marketing. Before I came to the Certified Networker® program, I felt that referrals were fairly random, but I learned that it is possible to develop and identify a referral team and a plan. I am growing my business by referral thanks to Maile. read more

"I was experiencing a hard time identifying my niche, and target market. I went to a Referral Success 101™ class and after meeting Maile and hearing what she had done for others - helping them grow their business through referral marketing - I knew I needed to become a client. Since becoming a client I have been able to identify my target market, define my niche, and grow my business about 30%. The classes are informative and fun, Maile has a great way of getting the information to her clients in a way that is easy to understand yet challenging so that you work to get the most out of the program. Maile makes you accountable for what you say you are going to do, which I think is huge for entrepreneurs and business owners." read more

I have spent too much time/effort on direct selling and really need to build a more effective referral partner network. The Referral Success program provided a very effective overview and comparison of building a successful business through an effective referral network versus traditional marketing and sales efforts. Referral networking is about leveraging select people to fill your pipeline with high quality prospects. read more

"Maile Collmer is winner. Early in the Certified Networker class she shared her story, including the fact that she was shy - painfully shy - not the most helpful blue print for a woman who would go on to be a Business Owner, President of a booming BNI, sought after public speaker and much more. The magic is that she worked her way through this and has made it her business to provide people with practical tools, a level of accountability and the emotional support to allow you to acknowledge all of who you are and bring those elements into the fabric of what you have to offer - your business. This self awareness is coupled with doable action steps, repeated over time, to become the habits to grow your business through referrals - connecting with the right people in the right way, providing the very best service/product possible, all while having fun. I am a certified coach, leadership trainer and realize there are few people like Maile who have the ability to hold a space in which I felt completely compelled to try and do my very best while being completely safe and supported to examine and hold those parts of me that are most vulnerable. The later is important as this vulnerability is what holds the key to my future success. Within days of graduating I went out and landed just the right next business and felt confident that the person could 'clearly see' what I had to offer." read more

Referral marketing and networking are definitely buzzwords but getting into the nitty gritty of how to do what, and when to do it, can feel mysterious. Maile Colmer is a terrific resource on this subject, knowledgeable in her subject and skilled at sharing key points in easy to absorb nuggets. I've attended two of Maile's programs now, including Referral Boot Camp, and feel energized and empowered by her clear focus and commitment to making her skills and knowledge work for her students. Maile gets my warmest thanks and highest recommendation. read more

After 10 months in BNI, I wasn't getting as many referrals as I wanted. Maile's Certified Networker III program has been amazing for me. I saw drastic improvements to my networking skills after the first meeting. After a few months, I have a better understanding of how to market and promote my business, how to educate my referral partners, and how to give better referrals. If your business relies on referrals to succeed, you need to sign up for Maile's services. She's the best! read more

I highly recommend Maile Collmer at Asentiv - Contra Costa. She's been my coach, trainer and provider of extraordinary business support for the last five years. Every class I ever took from her was valuable, but Certified Networker® created the biggest change in my business. The information Iearned resulted in an immediate increase in revenue. Certified Networker® completely changes the way you think about your business. Every business owner owes it to themselves to experience this. read more

Maile was amazing at leading our new BNI Chapter from it's infancy to great success. We are "We Inspire" and if you haven't heard of us, you'll have to check out the group. Maile was instrumental in keeping us on track, following the process, and keeping everyone motivated, informed, and excited. I can't thank Maile enough for the amazing leadership she provides and continues to give our chapter. Thank you Maile!!! read more

As a naturally introverted person, I would rather curl up with a good book then attend a networking event. I find socializing to be daunting and emotionally draining. What I loved about Maile is she speaks from experience and has also had to overcome this hurdle. This has given her a special insight into helping others. I like how she has de-mystified networking and broken it down into bite size pieces. She is a wonderful resource and partner to guide you through the process. Highly recommend her as a business coach! read more

I love working with Maile. Before I met her, I was dubious about business coaching. But, in June 2014 my practice was just moseying along, so I started working with Maile and the Referral Institute®. I have come to believe that working with Maile is one of the best expenditures I could make in the future of my practice. Maile was key to helping me figure out my purpose and the direction I want to take the practice in. Through participating in the Certified Networker® program especially, I've come to understand why I love to help clients with their estate planning needs, developed my vision and mission statements, as well as learned to develop deep lasting referral partnerships. In the last 5 months my practice has made enormous progress and I am reaching my goals!!! I am really passionate about my practice and purpose and am taking my practice to the next level!" read more