Talk to Bert

I know I’m going to get where I want to go…

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I have a small business doing life coaching, public relations, and content writing. I’m good at helping people, and with words, what I’m not so gifted at is the business side of things. 

When I was struggling to figure out how to bid on projects, and how to structure my business I hired Bert Jackson. It was the smartest thing I ever did.

Bert helped me to see my value and to stop undercutting myself. Bert helped me to see what my services were worth, and helped build my confidence in asking for what I deserve. 

It’s easy as an entrepreneur to think you should be able to do it all – to plant the seeds, grow the cotton, weave the cloth, etc etc… The thing is we can’t be good at everything. I find especially amongst creative people we’re often missing that all-important business mind piece. There’s no shame in that, and we, being the smart people we are, can fix that by hiring someone like Bert to help us build our businesses and take some pressure off of ourselves.

When I sent out my first bids with prices Bert and I worked on (which were more than I’d planned on charging) I was terrified. What happened? The client didn’t even blink. I would never have been brave enough to do that on my own. 

Being an entrepreneur does not mean you have to do it all alone. It’ means building a team. I’m very happy that Bert is part of my team. I know I’m going to get where I want to go, – and probably further, and more quickly with him at my side.

Candace Hammond

Free First Session

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Not sure if this is for you? Try a session on me, we will meet at a comfortable location and see if this is a good fit for the both of us. A trial session is about an hour. Use the form below to initiate an appointment request. And I will look forward to our conversation!

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Consulting and Advisory Services for Imaginative Minds

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Whether you are an executive contemplating a career advancement, an entrepreneur looking to streamline time management and workflow, an individual writing the next life chapter, or a creative wanting to take their art to the next level, one-on-one mentorship provides a private, safe environment to hash out ideas, broaden perspectives and explore opportunities for navigating roadblocks.

Sessions are typically a half hour to an hour each, depending on the goals and frequency. We start with establishing some parameters at the outset, then check in on the strategies and tactics needed to move towards your goals. We meet in person, either at your location or a neutral spot, via phone, or by Skype. The first session is always free!

My background includes over thirty years of entrepreneurship in various fields, as well as being an active and performing musician for much of that time. I have counseled many small businesses on marketing and process, as well as helping the principals in those organizations become more effective leaders. I have also mentored many individuals, both formally and informally.

Our work together is strictly confidential. Trust and privacy are very important to me.

Anis Nin said, “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” Sometimes courage doesn’t come in leaps and bounds, but with a single step. Perhaps your single step starts with a conversation. I’m ready.

Who do we help?

  • Professionals
    • Career development
    • Personal management
  • Business owners
    • Startups
    • Business growth planning
    • Process development
    • Time management
    • Web marketing
  • Individuals
    • Life/work balance
    • Relationships
    • Personal goals
    • Food management
  • Creatives
    • Artist growth
    • Creativity as a business
    • Maximizing creative energy

Why Talk to Bert?

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bert-whiteSo why, after 30+ years as an entrepreneur and working musician do I start this endeavor called Talk to Bert?

Over the decades I’ve been fortunate to have some very influential people in my life, people who not only gave me great advice, but demonstrated a way of life by their own actions. I’ve also been fortunate to counsel and coach many people in both their business and personal lives, whether it be formal or informal.

To use a musical analogy, there is a wonderful harmony that happens when two people share ideas, especially closely held thoughts, and work to create something new with them. I get great joy from seeing others have that “aha!” realization that their idea about their business or something special about themselves can become a reality. My gift is in seeing the possibilities of ideas, and it is very satisfying to see others realize those possibilities.

Life can be changed in an instant by sudden enlightenment. Mine has. How about yours?