I had a very niche, very personal, very small business, and James and his team made me feel like I…read morewas his only client. I was shocked in one of our many meetings that he revealed he had about 20 active businesses he was involved with. Every time I emailed, called, or texted they responded right away, and with thoughtful, expert and insightful responses. James and his team are not only expert business brokers, they are financial experts (maybe even go so far as excel nerds!), therapists, hand holders, teachers, advocates, professionals, and overall supporters. Through all the ups and downs, and there will be ups and downs, they have your back. Not many of us have ever bought or sold a business and there would be no way to know what you don't know. To protect your own interests, please hire James! You will not regret it. He did a great job of explaining all the ins and outs in a clear, concise and level headed way. That final high five after closing made it all worth the effort. When I build and sell my next business, James will be who I use.

James is great to work with and a credit to his profession…read more You should be working with him too!

Since Evan began helping me about a year ago, I have became a much more profitable business owner…read more He has taught me a lot I didn't realize about the "business" side of my business. He was able to assess my strengths and weaknesses and then help me improve and build. Thanks to his guidance, I have been seeing more money coming in than going out. I have been able to take care of all of my expenses & responsibilities. I have built a nice savings unlike I was able to before. But most importantly, I can take more time off without feeling guilty or frazzled about work. It's the best feeling. What I appreciated the most was that he actually helped me create a plan to better run my business instead of doing it all for me. I'm excited and confident that I'm going to continue to grow exponentially from here on out!

I was struggling to keep my finances in check until I started working with Evan. He has helped me…read morereach many goals including raising my credit score 60+ points just in the past few months. He has helped me out so much and I am very thankful and proud of what I have accomplished since working with him.

I've worked with Joey from Applied Leadership Teams on numerous projects over a ten-year span. His…read moreability to listen deeply, question curiously and clarify ideas makes him an excellent facilitator and business coach. He is organized, positive, and has an energizing presence. I highly recommend working with him.

It feels like a privilege that I finally have the opportunity to praise and speak to the success of…read moremy experience with Plum Coaching--I called Lora expecting a fairly transactional conversation about costs and expectations, but I decided to move forward because she genuinely listened to the specifics of my situation. In summary: I was seeking new opportunities in my field of UX design, had built an impressive portfolio but was consistently failing to communicate my work in a way that resonated with hiring managers. I had gone through 12 unsuccessful interviews before I decided it was time to seek some professional and objective advice. What I appreciated most about the mock interview with Lora was that she never tried to steer me away from being myself...she gave me practical tools to make sure that I was able to speak on my own behalf and recognize the intention behind every interview question. Long story short, I found myself with an offer letter about three weeks after our session in a role that is perfect for my professional development. If you're in a tough or confusing spot, don't make decisions based on the cost of services--just find someone who you trust that understands your goals and needs and it will pay off a thousand times in the future. Plum served that purpose for me and I can't reccomend their services highly enough.

I attended Plum Consulting's "You Can Use LinkedIn and Love It" workshop, and loved it. Lora is…read morehigh energy and carried the room, keeping everyone interested and engaged. It is a workshop, so you really are encouraged to bring a laptop and check things out for yourself as she walks you through how you want your profile to appear, how to contact people you are already connected to, and how to make new connections particularly to the people who make hiring decisions. I think you'll get more out of the workshop if you are able to do some homework beforehand, like get a Linked In account, and perhaps read Lora's blog posts. I liked that she asked folks to say what they were hoping to get out of the workshop, and then circled back at the end to make sure these things were covered. People came with many issues: out of the workforce for a decade, new to the Seattle area, trying to transition to a new industry, etc. I felt Lora was deft at handling these particular concerns with strategies that could be used through Linked In. I also have to say that I'm very familiar with software. I'm very familiar with web sites. But, I was not familiar with how recruiters and hiring managers used Linked In, and it was helpful to see things from their perspective. So, if you are holding off on doing this because you think it's just software and just a website, I think you'll still find value. This workshop was the first thing I did with Plum Consulting and Lora, but it left me with a favorable impression of the tenacity to expect from their other services.

Mir and team were prompt, communicative, competent, and professional. I'm happy with the finished…read moreproduct and feel that the quality writing of the Seattle Resumes team has represented my professional brand well.

Seattle Resumes helped me create a solid, comprehensive, and effective resume. The process was…read moresmooth, the communication was easy, and they were very prompt throughout. Overall, I had a great experience and have already recommended their services to several friends

I hired Jose to help discover what I really want in my career. He helped me evaluate and redefine…read morewhat I was looking for in a job. His insights about how to approach my job search, as well as his feedback on my LinkedIn profile were very effective. Because of our work together, I was able to land a job offer 20% higher than my previous role. On top of that, Jose helped me negotiate higher for that role and get additional salary and extra paid family leave. I highly recommend Jose to anyone who wants to get real results in their career.

I am currently at a crossroads in my career and was looking for someone that could help evaluate…read morewhere I am, as well as give me an outside perspective on how to start planning my future. Jose approached my situation with such empathy and provided clear steps to allow me to reflect introspectively on what path to take. I highly recommend Jose's program for anyone seeking career guidance!

We had the pleasure of working with CreativeHydra for several months, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the results. They recommended and installed our RingCentral phone system and it's improved our communication with customers and between employees beyond our expectation. From the very first meeting, it was clear that the team had a deep understanding of our business needs and were able to provide valuable insights and recommendations. Thanks to their expertise and guidance, our business is now thriving and we are a lot more confident in our ability to take on new challenges and opportunities. We highly recommend CreativeHydra for top notch business consulting services.

These guys are amazing. They think outside of the box and their prices are reasonable. Talk to them…read morelast and you'll be surprised what value they provide. Experience more business for your business. These guys focus in your business so you can work on your business.

If you're looking to develop your business, have a chat with Bob. He is great!…read more He takes the time to understand your goals and to see how he may be able to assist. Give Bob a call and see how he may help you solve your challenges!

Bob is a great person to work with. He can help you grow your business and give insight into making…read moreyour business run more efficient and profitable.