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 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!

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.

We scheduled a zoom call with Gary for some advice and to determine if we should use his services…read more He answered all our questions open and honestly, guiding us in the right direction. If the need arises to use a CPA in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to call Gary again. Thank you for your advice, Gary!

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.

Being part of BAEC was an amazing experience. It helped me grow, pick up real business skills, and…read moreactually put my ideas into action. The mentorship and workshops are super helpful, and the networking opportunities are a big plus. If you're an entrepreneur in the Bay Area, I highly recommend checking them out!

Hosting my Marketing Lecture at this venue was a delightful experience due to its stunning setting…read moreequipped with top-notch audio and video gear. I wholeheartedly endorse this location for hosting events or meetings.

January 2021 will be a year that I started meeting and working with Steve. I initially was…read moresearching for career advice and career planning. Steve provided me with tools that helped me reflect and plan put in action what I wanted and needed in my professional and personal life. The most helpful thing that Steve has helped me throughout our time has been listening and helping me understand my emotions and frustrations in my professional and personal life. He has provided feedback, roll played through conversations that are difficult or uncomfortable to have in a professional or personal scenario. This has helped be feel more confident and prepared for interviews, important work related meetings/presentations and personal conversations with significant others, friends and family. Overall my time with Steve has been invaluable and I would recommend working with Steve!

I recently hired Steve to help me in transitioning back into corporate America from being an…read moreindependent consultant. I was hired by a large technology company in a sales strategy role that aligned with my previous work experience and was also completing my second Master's degree - in Organizational Development. I wanted to find a role combining strategy and operations with organizational development. As I was progressing in my role and getting asked to take on more responsibilities in sales strategy, Steve pushed me to think about my values and what I really wanted for myself. He helped me uncover a major internal roadblock that was holding me back from going after what I really wanted as I was trying to figure out my dream job. Steve encouraged me to create the job description of my dreams and take action to achieve the new role. I ended up leaving the large tech company and am now doing very fulfilling work in organization development. Steve provided me the space to be 100% myself, ask for what I want, and he helped hold me accountable for making it a reality. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs support as they take on the hard work to transform their life and career.

Chris at FlexTax has been my tax advisor for about three years now, and I can't recommend him…read morehighly enough. He's incredibly thorough and detail-oriented - he double and even triple checks everything to make sure your return is accurate and that he has all the right information. He's also very responsive and flexible with scheduling, which has made it easy to fit tax meetings around a busy workday. Chris really shines with more complex situations. He specializes in startups and equity compensation (ISOs, RSUs, etc.), as well as investment portfolios, so if you work at a startup or have a more complicated tax situation, you're in great hands. He takes the time to walk through everything, explains complex issues clearly, and makes the whole process feel much less stressful. He goes above and beyond by looking at prior years and making amendments if necessary to put you in a better position for future tax years. I originally started working with Chris based on a friend's recommendation, and after three years as a client, I'm very glad I did. If you're a startup employee or founder, or anyone dealing with equity and investments, I highly recommend Chris at FlexTax.

This firm went from exceptional to completely unprofessional overnight…read more I stayed with them for years solely because of Sam, who provided outstanding service. After the ownership change, it's clear that level of care is gone. What replaced it is a rigid, impersonal system that treats clients like transactions rather than relationships. They failed to notify clients of a major policy change regarding tax extensions until just days before the deadline--putting me at risk of non-compliance. When I raised concerns, their response was essentially: "This is our policy now, and if you don't like it, go somewhere else." No accountability. No attempt to fix the situation. No access to leadership. Just scripted responses from a support team. For a firm that benefited from years of loyalty and referrals, this is an incredibly poor way to treat clients. Avoid. UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO OWNER : Your response proves my point. After years of automatically handling my extensions, you changed the process right before a deadline, offered no real support, and told me to pay $240 or figure it out myself. Had I not followed up, I could have been penalized -- and now you're trying to turn it around and frame it as my fault by calling me "not engaged." After years of loyalty and referrals, this wasn't a transition -- it was a downgrade to a transactional model.

I have worked with the 'Gerard Group' in 2012 and they did more than any other Recruiter/Staffing…read moreAgency for me to make sure that I felt comfortable when going into an interview and relocate. They are a very detailed oriented team and work hard to maintain a relationship with their employees. Ernie Pineda who I had the pleasure of meeting and knowing always advised me on certain positions and recommended me for others. His work ethic is outstanding in my opinion. Ernie is a great person to work with. I am looking forward to working with him in the future.

I've had the pleasure of enlisting Gerard Group's services as a recruiter since 1999. This…read moreorganization works hard at understanding the requirements of both the hiring client and the job seeker and does a great job at finding the right match between the two. One of this company's best assets is encouraging open lines of communication, which is to say that the staff is able to both skillfully convey information and listen to (and understand) the parties with whom they interact. One often overlooked offshoot of effective communication involves eliciting feedback from the hiring clients. Gerard Group is fully aware of the importance of this feedback and always tries to secure this information for its job seekers so that they may be in a better position to market themselves for future job opportunities. Whenever I need to look for a new job, I make sure that Gerard Group is among the first who I call.