Client Testimonials

Technical skills don’t prepare you for the many facets of running a small business. With more than 10 years experience and general success, we still had a few challenges that we struggled to overcome. Joan’s diverse business background was just what we needed.

She broke everything down into manageable bites and put us on a road to even bigger successes. She helped us tackle so many issues at once with ease. We see Joan as the most cost-effective and productive “employee” we did not have to put on the payroll. From marketing to financial decisions to employee relations, she fills many shoes and makes day-to-day operations so much easier. Every established small business could benefit from her years of expertise. She is an incredible asset.

Having learned a few things from my previous business, I didn’t want to go into my new venture, with my eyes closed, learning from mistakes and hoping it would work out. I needed a mentor or business coach.

After doing a lot of research, I contacted Joan Nowak.  We set up a meeting to see if working together was a good fit for both of us.  She spent a lot of time asking questions to learn more about me and my goals. I was impressed.  I hired her to help with my business plan. She did that and more. She helped me with the start-up process. I decided that she was an asset that I just couldn’t let go of so we continued to work together implementing the plan.

Working with Joan Nowak has far exceeded my expectations. Her knowledge is extraordinary. She helps me prioritize, keeps me on track, provides support when needed and encourages me every step of the way. I really love and appreciate our relationship and would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help building or improving their business.

I hired Joan Nowak to help me with my start-up HVAC business. I had 15 years of construction expertise but no experience running a business. Joan and I came up with a plan and she keeps me focused and on-track. She has helped me with goal setting, marketing, and daily operations. Without Joan’s help, I think this whole process could have been very overwhelming. I would definitely recommend Joan to anyone who wants to get started right or take their business to another level.

Joan Nowak is a necessity for a business that wants to successfully navigate difficult times.  The Dust Collectors, LLC has been utilizing Joan’s coaching services for over a year now and we have seen drastic improvements in every area of our business.

As a business owner, having a coach is important. It gives you someone who you have to report your progress to on a regular basis  — keeping you on task.  One concern that many business owners may have is taking on the additional expense.  In the past year, the growth ideas and cost cutting measures that Joan has suggested have saved our company more than double what her coaching fees are.  The coaching pays for itself!!  Hybrid Business Advisors is a great investment for any business that wants to grow sales and improve profit.

I heard Joan speak at a number of events and it was obvious that she had a wealth of business experience and understood the challenges facing small business owners.  I have been working with Joan for a few months now and have been so pleased with the results.

Together, we set short and long-term goals, improved our accounting practices, systematized our hiring and added some new tools to consistently hire the best of the best. We developed and are working our plan to grow the business significantly by partnering with new customers and providing new services.

Joan has encouraged us to keep our sights set on success while still feeling more in control, balanced and better able to enjoy real downtime with friends and family.

A few years ago, I owned a job, not a business. It was simply sucking away my money, personal time, health, and general outlook on life. An MBA did not really prepare me for owning my own business and I was struggling massively. I loved my business and believed in it fully — but operating it was another story!

Joan Nowak helped change that! I have put systems in place to allow my staff to successfully do their jobs even when I’m not there. We improved our marketing and actually spend less but get more. My team is more engaged in the business and more committed to our students, each other and our goals. As a result, my bottom line has improved 98% and I actually work a normal amount of hours!

I would highly recommend Joan to any business owner who wants to find real world solutions to running a successful business!

Joan Nowak brings a solid foundation of business experience and knowledge to make positive changes in your business.  She will work with you directly while holding you completely accountable for your commitment to change.  As a business owner, it is hard to find a solid partner and coach — and she brings it to the table every time.