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!

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 was very professional and very helpful. Went over and beyond my expectations…read more Gave really great advice and took his time to explain it well. Would recommend!

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!

Laurie is a hub of surreal experiences. Her methodology is decidedly not the run of the mill career…read morecoaching of Silicon Valley. Her results, if you are willing to throw yourself into the work, are decidedly undeniable. I have been working with Laurie for just under a year now, and she managed to get me to not only pick up my guitar again, but to discover a writer within me that I had long discarded. I started surfing. I tasted honey at farmers markets. I made big life changes that reminded me of who I truly am inside, instead of trying to satisfy the external pressures of Silicon Valley. "Not just a coder are we, no, we are artists, adventurers, explorers of the unknown," to borrow a line from a famous rat cartoon. If you decide to work with Laurie, and allow yourself to do what she asks of you, and persist, there is no doubt that your life will improve significantly. It isn't about getting the job of your dreams. It's about getting the life you were meant to live. Escape the Borg. Let Laurie breathe your humanity back into you! America deserves a breath of fresh free air again.

A while back, I attended a workshop offered by Laurie on managing transitions. I found it to be…read morehelpful and fun. Laurie has a beautiful gift for storytelling and humor. As a coach myself, I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a learner. I attended this workshop with my partner, who rarely agrees to attend these sorts of engagements, and he too got a lot out of the experience! Recently, I went back to the notes I took on this session and found some value gems and concrete strategies for navigating the many transitions in my life. Thank you, Laurie for your enthusiasm, kindness, and genuine love for the people in our community.

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!

Linda is a fantastic business consultant. I look forward to my meetings with her, often feeling…read morelighter afterwards. Her insightfulness is spot on, both personally and professionally. She makes the hard work often necessary in running a small business tolerable and sometimes even pleasant.

Ergobility was LIFE CHANGING for our business. As a business…read moreowner, we had people working from home all of a sudden due to covid and trying to figure out how to be productive If this year taught me anything - it's To take care my health and the health of my loved ones including my employees. It's better for my life and better for productivity. We can't have our employees, let alone our top employees complaining of discomfort working from home during this time. I wanted to have an expert give us feedback to everyone in our 200+ employee company. I filled out a contact form Sunday 8pm from a previous customer referral and the owner Allen called me the Monday morning by 10am. We were doing remote evaluations on joint mobility by 9am Tuesday. 10 stars.

If you're looking for someone to help with your ergonomic setup, Allen is the person to call…read more From the moment you meet him, you'll notice how kind and approachable he is. What really stands out is how he takes the time to understand you--how you work, how you sit, how you type--before offering any suggestions. It truly feels like you're talking to a friend who happens to be an expert in ergonomics. He doesn't just make changes; he walks you through the why behind every adjustment. I first worked with Allen when I was experiencing neck pain, and he helped me optimize my home office setup. The difference was immediate. Now that I'm back working in an office, I had him come in again, and in his same thoughtful and easygoing manner, he made a few key tweaks that made a big impact. He's also great at recommending enhancements to your existing setup without pushing unnecessary products. Just solid, helpful guidance. Highly recommend Allen for anyone looking to work more comfortably and prevent strain. You'll be glad you did.

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.

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.

I've been entrenched in a years-long rut and reached out to Brandy to help me get unstuck. Just ten…read moreweeks after my first session with her, I've already made huge strides toward a life that is more intentional and in alignment with my values. I'm all around feeling more ease and infinitely less stress and anxiety, even knowing that there are still some difficult decisions ahead. Brandy has given me practical and actionable advice with equal parts encouragement and nudging me toward what I want for myself. I look forward to our sessions - they tend to lead me down a path that I wasn't expecting, in the best way possible. She's empowering, smart, intuitive, and organized. I highly recommend Brandy if you want to move toward a more intentional life that reflects what you want for yourself and need a coach and cheerleader encouraging you along the way.

Working with Chris at Flex Tax was an outstanding experience. From start to finish, he kept us in…read moreconsistent communication, never leaving us guessing about where things stood. No matter how detailed our questions got, Chris had thoughtful answers and took the time to explain things every time. Chris genuinely made the process feel easy and stress-free. Highly recommend Flex Tax to anyone looking for top-notch service that is efficient and affordable!

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.

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.