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 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.

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.

Are you a professional who wants to increase your profit? I have the solution for you in the form…read moreof Crystal Shanks of Run Right Consulting. Crystal is a numbers-driven CEO and Business Coach. Crystal brings 15 years of experience, sharp tech skills, and a talent for getting to the root of the problem and building systems that work. Crystal coaches businesses and executives to generate substantial revenues and maximize profit. Crystal has experience with law firms, real estate, doctors, insurance, restaurants & bars, coaches, and CPA's. If you need a coach who can help you get things to run right, think of Crystal Shanks of Run Right Consulting.

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.

Chris is a very professional tax advisor. This is my first year work with Flex Tax and Chris…read moreprovided a professional, informative service. I will definiately work with them next year.

Will at Flex Tax has been my advisor for 2024 y tax return and ongoing bookkeeping this year, and I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. From the very first consultation, they were professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to understand my specific situation. He answered all of my questions clearly, whether communication was on the phone or through email. My return was filed accurately and on time. I definitely will be returning for future tax returns!

Nathan Kranz is like an super hero to me. When I called him up after failing a final inspection…read morebecause we needed to pass a "HERS Test" something my general contractor had never heard of. (In case you don't know what it is, it's some duct leakage test to make sure your house is energy rated.) I made a bunch of phone calls since I was on a tight deadline to get this job finished. Nathan was one of the only people to call me back, answer my questions, and then honestly tell me that after looking over our permits we weren't required to have a HERS test at all so didn't even need his services. When I offered to pay him for his time (hey I'm a business woman and I appreciate someone's time!) he just laughed and told me that this one was on the house, but if I needed his help with anything to give him a call back. So fast forward to the next day when the inspector came back out and insisted that we still needed this HERS test. Well we called Nathan back and he picked up the call. Nathan then spent time walking the inspector through our Title 24 permits explaining how and why we didn't need the HERS testing done and where, as a HERS inspector, he couldn't even do the tests since we didn't have any specifications to meet on the permits. Nathan answered every question the inspector had and by the time they were done the call the inspector was ready to pass us. If you've done any kind of building or permitting then you know how hard it can be to pass inspections. Nathan Krantz is the best HERS testing consultant you'll find. You can feel safe hiring him. He understands the code so well that he's helping city inspectors better understand what HERS testing is all about. Remember this is a new test! We passed our final inspection because of Nathan and Krantz Consultants.

From the owner: Krantz Consultants, LLC is a green building consulting business. We are a "one stop shop" to…read morehandle all of your green building needs. We specialize with over 12 years experience with LEED and Green Point Rated building certification, Title 24 Energy modeling reports, HERS, Commissioning, and Indoor Air Quality verification and testing, and CALGreen and Energy code plan review and training.

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!

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.

Hiring Joel at SEOzone was the best decision I've ever made for my website and my business. He's…read moreexceptionally knowledgeable, supportive, and kind, with outstanding communication skills. Joel truly went far above and beyond for me -- he didn't just expertly handle all of my site's SEO, but with his superb writing ability, he also helped me beautifully revise and improve my entire website content. He's absolutely meticulous, thorough, and precise. You can tell that he really cares about you and the quality of your results, and that his SEO talents are brilliant. Remarkably, less than two months into his SEO work on my site, its rankings had skyrocketed from being "nowhere to be found" to being the top 3 organic listings on Google page one, and calls started pouring in! Thank you, Joel. I'm so very grateful for your dedication and expertise!

Joel at SEOzone did a fantastic job with our website content, SEO, Google ads, Google business…read moreprofile and online presence for our business. Joel is an excellent communicator and partner. He quickly assessed what needed to be done to promote our business online presence and implemented his strategy efficiently and effectively. The results speak for themselves - Joel made us #1 in Google search results for our target keywords and increased traffic on our website by an order of magnitude. I'll be calling Joel next time I want to quickly ramp up sales and anytime I'm starting a new business. Thanks so much Joel!

I recommend Ezra very highly for your insurance needs. He solved a health insurance conundrum for…read moreus that we have had for years. All under a tough timeline. He also went the extra mile to notice other places we could use services and recommended some really capable professionals. I am so grateful that there is someone who still has creativity and the time of day for smaller businesses. Its hard to come by these days.

What would I do without Ezra?…read more Taking care of my own health insurance is complicated, and scary. Multiply that by 10 employees and their families, and the situation freezes you in your boots.. I was overwhelmed, and Ezra took me under his wing of knowledge and care, and helped me feel at ease through the process. Thank you Ezra for being there, times 10x for me and my people. Brad Butler, Bicycle Coffee

Imagine that Yelp and Angie's list have morphed into human form, her name is Nina, and she is your…read morepersonal HR department, here to help you grow your business. With her magic rolodex, she connected my mother, a physician, with multiple great resources, from remote tech help, to medical administrative support, to a new and excellent accountant. She's smart, great to talk to, and what a nice change to have the human touch!

I can highly recommend Nina Feldman Connections from the point of view of a service provider who…read morehas been referred to many clients over the past 15 years. Nina is impeccably careful about making sure our skills match the needs of people who come to her for help. Nina applies her depth of experience and knowledge of the services a client might need, whether office-related, web-based, graphic production or editorial. Based on her preliminary descriptions to members of her network, it is clear that she listens carefully to clients to grasp the essence of what they hope to accomplish. Then she makes an appropriate choice among the wide-ranging network of professionals she has developed. Almost no matter what kind of service you need, Nina is the one person to call for a referral to someone you can trust to get the job done.