Client Testimonials

Scott T. Bryk, Investment Executive
formerly of ScotiaMcLeod, Vancouver, BC

Working with Wardell Professional Development has had significant positive impact on both my business and my personal life. There are two levels at which I have seen improvement. The first is on a financial/business level. I am definitely more organized and efficient in working in and on my business. I am now more likely to delegate low margin work to staff. This frees me up to do what I really enjoy which is making my business thrive! I have found an amazing 5 hours a week to use on developing strategies for my business simply from re-organizing my corporate structure/systems and delegating tasks to others. My god, I used to do all of the company photocopying! I have calculated that due to WPD enabling me to focus more on sales, my net sales figures have increased more than 30% over last year. I am actually becoming more profitable. I know my competitors are feeling the opposite. I used to be aware of the need to do things like business planning and “envisioning” where I wanted my business to take me but I never seemed to find the time nor understand the tools necessary to undertake such activities. Wardell Professional Development has given me the tools to make my business thrive and shown me how to use them like a master craftsman.

The second level at which working with WPD has improved my business is on a personal level. I used to find it very difficult to take time to exercise and found that I was “tied” to the office. It was hard for me to feel comfortable with leaving early, taking a day off or even leaving for a lunch break. I took a lunch if I was meeting some one, (that was work), but never time for me. Mark has shown me a way that I can re-tool my business to enable taking time for myself, and the financial and personal benefits of doing so. I am indebted to him for providing this illumination. I have looked back at my day-timers from previous years before working with WPD and calculated how many hours I used to spend at the office. I also made some rough calculation on the how profitable each of those work hours were. What a surprise when I make the comparison to today. I am about 25% more productive than I was even two years ago. That is 25% more revenue, or 25% more free time. I’ve taken the second option, and my family and friends love me for it. The quality of my family life has improved because I am home more and I am involved with the family at an increased frequency and also better quality of time that I am there. I feel more energetic as a result of taking time for myself…. My wife says that she had found the “old me” again and is absolutely thrilled.

The future for me and my business look bright. There are several impacts that I foresee WPD having on the future of my business, the first of which is simply continuing to be a part of it. I need the added discipline of a professional who can support, encourage and educate me as new business opportunities and challenges present themselves. I foresee an increase in the job satisfaction of my employees as we implement a revolutionary incentive and compensation program, custom designed for each employee. The savings to my business through the retention of key staff will more than pay for the cost of the changes. In today’s tight labor market, keeping good people has become increasingly difficult. Our corporate environment continues to improve. I foresee a time when I can step away from the day-to-day operations of my business letting my staff and management system we are developing take over. I can barely imagine the freedom! I am looking forward to a further 10% productivity increase in the coming year and plan to invest those profits directly into my business management team. This way I can feel even better about leaving work and traveling more. There are lots of things in the world I need to see and experience. Someone call a travel agency and book some tee times!

One way that my experience in working with WPD could be improved is to insist that every company or professional that I deal with has or is also working with WPD. Working with well run, well-organized businesses would be a paradise.

Kind Regards,
Scott T. Bryk
Investment Executive, ScotiaMcleod
Vancouver, BC




Trevor Bentley
CEO Atomic Cartoons

“Atomic Cartoons has been very happy with the Wardell program and the positive results it has brought us to-date. Being animation artists first and foremost, the learning curve was initially quite steep for us, but once we bought into the Wardell program and started implementing the systems into our business we saw a vast improvement in organization and productivity. Mark’s program gave us the necessary tools to run our business successfully, plus the flexibility to delegate tasks effectively and free up our time to apply it where it is best spent.

I would highly recommend this program to anybody who wants to build a self-sufficient company and make the evolutionary transition from hard-working business owner to smart-working business owner.”

Trevor Bentley,
CEO Atomic Cartoons
Vancouver, BC




Brad Haima
President Circle Graphics

I really can't say enough about how the Wardell program has changed my business. Before I started working with Wardell, Circle Graphics focused on being the best in our field of creative design and software development, not necessarily on the inner workings of business and finance. I always felt that good business was based on good work. I now have a much broader understanding of what good business is. My personal objectives, the internal systems of my office and staff, our marketing strategies, our financial reports are all now an integral part of running Circle Graphics. We have not only streamlined our operation, but we have become more profitable in the process. I can now allow my business to grow knowing full well I have a great partner at Wardell that can help me to adjust to any adversities we may face. This is not just a quick fix approach to business coaching. It is an extensive program that ebbs and flows with the needs of your business operation. I am constantly surprised at how much I have learned about my business since starting the Wardell program and see it as an essential part of any growing business. I would highly recommend Wardell to anyone looking to grow an organized, efficient business.

Brad Haima,
President
Circle Graphics & Design Inc.
Abbotsford, BC




Greg Hodgson, Owner
Brent Scott, Owner
SaskArc Industries Inc.

Greg Hodgson, Owner and Brent Scott, Owner
SaskArc Industries Inc., Saskatchewan

Our company would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the consulting services of Wardell Professional Development over the past year and a half. During this time you have helped our business in many areas of development, organization, and growth. Your company possesses great abilities in mentoring and coaching as well as having excellent training materials and systems.

We plan to continue to use the services of Wardell Professional Development in the future as we feel we are receiving good value for our money.

Regards,

Greg Hodgson, Owner
Brent Scott, Owner
SaskArc Industries Inc.
Saskatchewan




Philip Gay
Owner BowWood Dental Systems

I have plenty of good intentions. You gave the guidance and have been the key to making them realities.

Just been looking ahead to next year and reviewing the past couple of years. Funny how the little things make such a big difference! Thanks for all your help in another successful year.

Sincerely,
Philip Gay, Owner
BowWood Dental Systems
Saskatchewan




Mark Gildemeester
Owner/Director Master Gee's Black Belt Academy

You have a way of keeping me positively on track, working on the important tasks, and not accepting anything less than my best. I have consistently been shown and taught material that I previously had no idea was important and it has been of revolutionary importance. You have life changing material, you present it in an open flexible format, and you have helped me drum up new business to improve my cash flow. I can't imagine business without you in my corner. I have recommended you to several of my peers, and will continue to do so.

Respectfully,
Mark Gildemeester
6th Degree BlackBelt
Masters Council
Canadian Martial Arts Federation
Owner/Director - Master Gee's Black Belt Academy
Vancouver, BC



Ken Giesbrecht
President Globe Printers

We have been working closely with Wardell Professional Development for the past 6 months. Their attitude and interactions with our company has been refreshingly positive and very professional. All business has its challenges and we find it very valuable to be able to work closely with a business coach and bounce ideas off of each other.

I have taken short business courses where the knowledge is great but very hard to implement. Wardell challenges us to implement new ideas, make changes all with their on going support. It has been my pleasure working with Wardell and I look forward to growing our company together with their help.

Ken Giesbrecht
President
Globe Printers
Abbotsford, BC



Dan Zimmer
President Zimmer Communications

I work one-on-one with executives, helping them to improve their presentation and communication skills. My entire business model is based on the belief that you are unique - that your skill set, your communications goals and objectives, your timetable - are all unique to you. Asking you to sit in a "canned" presentation skills class with ten or twenty or a hundred other people, all with their own essential uniqueness, would make as much sense as asking you to attend group lectures on karate. Sure, eventually you might learn something, but would it be enough - and more importantly, soon enough - to keep you from getting your butt kicked?

In Wardell I've found a kindred spirit - someone who helps me with my business. Someone who respects my goals and objectives. Someone who works to my timetable. I have been working with Wardell now for the better part of a year, and has it been valuable? My friend, it's like getting a black belt in business kung fu. The efficiency of the format, the quality of the mentoring, the scope of the program, are unparalleled. Before you sign up for that executive MBA program, or hire that extra bookkeeper, or enroll in another time management/leadership/sales/marketing seminar, you owe it to yourself to give the folks at Wardell a call.

Dan Zimmer
President
Zimmer Communications
Vancouver, BC



Kelvin Devenish
Owner CDI Furnishings

Just a note to tell you how much I appreciate working with you. I would gladly recommend you to anyone looking to build an organized and systemized business. Your business development books which have helped us develop systems and your personal advice on many business matters have been critical to CDI Furnishings. I can clearly see how putting these systems in place and refocusing my attention on the business will allow me to accomplish more than ever before with considerably fewer hours.

Please be free to use us for a reference at any time.

Sincerely,
Kelvin Devenish, Owner
CDI Furnishings
Edmonton, Alberta



Kevin Mitchell
President Concept House

Concept House has been doing business with Wardell Professional Development for the past two years.

We are utilising their consulting services to coach and direct us in the development of our business, and are very impressed with the results. Unlike other consulting firms we have worked with in the past, Wardell works you through a step by step program helping you to understand each step as you go. They are easy to communicate with and always willing to help when a problem situation arises.

If you are looking at trying to make your business grow, I would highly reccomment Wardell Professional Development. If you would like any further information on our dealings with them, please feel free to give me a call.

Kevin Mitchell
President
Concept House
Richmond, BC



Arden and Tim Bond
Owners Cutting Edge Doors

As a business owner, I find I get caught up with the day-to-day operations of the business, and not spend the necessary time on business development and planning.

Wardell has taught me the importance of utilizing my time more effectively, in order to grow my business and they hold me accountable to that. They also understand that short term goals are just as important as long term goals. Rarely do we have a "Fire" that they are not able to help me put out.