"Over the past eight years, Joe has been a valuable facilitator for many strategic internal meetings at NKH&W. His listening skills coupled with his keen knowledge into the industry and insight into client expectations help expedite and provide direction to many of our formative meetings.                                          

"We also use Joe as a sounding board for future agency structures, shapes, purposes, services and other ’out-of-the-box’ ideas. His input is always truthful, valuable and he always finds a way to improve a good idea.                                     

"Joe has been a trusted confidant and consultant of NKH&W. The thing that has always struck me about Joe is that I really feel like he cares about the welfare of our agency. He always goes above and beyond the scope of his responsibilities to check up, share ideas and stay tuned in."                                                        

Nick Nicholson, Executive Vice President, NKH&W

"We’re really hitting our stride and doing great things thanks to your solid advice and counsel to guide us in meeting objectives. Thanks for helping us get there."

Beau Lane, President, E.B. Lane & Associates

"A great combination of insight and execution. Joe rocks!" 

Charles T. Mason, Jr., Chairman, Mason & Madison

"In working with Joe these past five years or so, he’s been a valuable partner in helping us mine the ideas and concepts just waiting to blossom. He brings out the best in individuals, allowing them to uncover solutions at their own pace. An excellent contributor with a genuine understanding of the ad business."

Margaret Navolio, President, CIA Medianetwork

"Joe helped us refocus our strategic vision and provided a process to ensure that we concentrate on the critical issues."

Jim Evans, President, Evans, Hardy + Young, Inc.

"In the chaotic world of advertising, Joe sets a clear path and brings focus to the planning process. He plays the role of guide, quarterback, and challenger with equal aplomb. All done in the context of knowing the nuances and subtleties of the marketing communications business."

Chuck Wanous, former Chairman, Kerker Marketing Communications

 "Joe is like a ’Personal Trainer’ for advertising agency owners. Anyone can workout on their own and make progress - with a personal trainer, you end up lifting more weight and getting really pushed at the right times to maximize your development. With Joe’s advice and ’pushing’ into key places in your agency, you find your agency making incredible positive progress that you really can’t make by yourself.

"For a CEO, the ad business is a maze of decisions and dead ends on the way to success. Joe has either personally experienced every strange twist and turn or he’s advised clients going through the ad maze. His experienced counsel has helped us to make better business decisions.

"It’s ironic but appropriate that Joe is an experienced airplane pilot, because that’s exactly what he does for ad agency owners. He gets above the day-to-day landscape and is able to thoughtfully and strategically see where your agency is heading. Having Joe work with us has allowed us to see our long-term potential and develop strategies to make it happen."

William R. Pierson, Chief Executive Officer, Pierson Hawkins*

"Joe brought focus to our new business effort. He knows the business from both sides - the client’s perspective and the agency’s."

 Chris Wirthwein, Chief Executive Officer, 5MetaCom

"You are not only a facilitator, but also an active partner in the process. The dimension your experience and professional knowledge added to our strategic planning process was exceptionally helpful. Your ability to handle the personality issues that inevitably arise is invaluable.
I cannot imagine a more productive approach to helping an advertising agency ’reinvent’ itself and prepare for growth."

Charlie MacLeod, Executive Vice President, Sanna Mattson MacLeod

"Every management team member is working on the action plan steps you helped us identify. But the most enthusiastic response is coming from our staff!

"What I took for indifference was good people wanting management to provide direction. In helping our management find direction you have raised a new spirit across our entire organization. Thank you for that extra bonus.

"On a personal note, I came away from the sessions with an individual sense of purpose I have been missing over the last few years. Thank you for making this the best time investment I’ve made in the last decade."

Perry Ballard, President, Perry Ballard Incorporated

*before acquisition