Research Study Testimonial (Studio Phi)
Stephanie Bosco contacted me for a residential Feng Shui assessment back in October 2010 for mostly personal reasons. She was tired, unmotivated and bored with her job. Her husband had health issues, Atrial Fibrillation, and was frequently in and out of the hospital and had trouble sleeping at night. Stephanie expressed frustration and boredom in her current job working in a salon owned by someone else. She discussed her desire to open her own business. Stephanie told me that she and her friend, Robin Pasalich, had been "talking about it for years" but they just couldn't get any traction to move forward with their plans. I asked Stephanie if she wanted to participate in my research study for small businesses. She agreed. In a relatively short period of time, Stephanie and Robin have launched their new salon & spa and it has been a big success.
As a result of Feng Shui changes completed during her 6 month participation period, Stephanie documented the following results: 1) 1000% + improvement in cash flow, new business opportunities and rapid career expansion; 2) 100% improvement in her husband's health and sleeping disorders; 3) 100% improvement for both Stephanie and her husband in energy, vitality and motivation; 4) although there has been additional stress with opening the new business, Stephanie classifies this as "happy stress". She feels tremendous motivation, fulfillment and satisfaction in getting up every day and going to work in her own business, instead of renting a small station in someone else's business; 5) complete support from her husband, who is now on board with Stephanie and Robin's new venture; 6) 100% turn around in personal well-being, satisfaction and happiness.
Stehanie's Exit Interview comments:
"It's been a Life Changing experience! I'm so happy. How can I thank you for all that you have
done for Robin and I in helping us accomplish our biggest career dream--opening our first salon
and spa and watching it grow overnight!"
Research Study Testimonial (The Image Gallery)
After her 6 month participation period, Paula reported the following improvements: 1) finances & cash flow (50% improvement); 2) vitality & energy level (75% improvement); 3) relationships (75% improvement); 4) career expansion (50% improvement); and 5) well-being (80% improvement).
Paula's comments at the time of her Exit Interview:
"I have received 100% Return on Investment (R.O.I.) for being a part of this study.
All areas tracked by the research have improved for me. When clients walk into my studio
now, they comment how comfortable and warm the place is--even the UPS guy, that knows
my environment, has commented favorably on the Feng Shui changes I have made to my space."
"The most noticable improvements have been an increase in sales and new business as well
as an increase in good business relationships. I learned that the energy in a well managed
space creates a comfortable environment that helps people relax and feel empowered to
purchase my services with no sales pressure from me. My business is about relationships
with people. I enjoy people and sharing those special moments in their lives. I love that I can help
them capture these moments with my work, so they can cherish the memories for years to come."
"The benefits received during this project have exceeded my expectations because this study
helped me adjust my work space to create a deeper connection with my clients!"
Research Study Testimonial (Bryan and Jennifer Meehan)
This testimonial speaks to the fact that having a single, long-term business focus is NOT a requirement for Feng Shui adjustments to work. It also addresses the fact that when one or more of the traditional business markers we track in this study (eg. cash flow) start to improve, other personal markers (eg. health and well-being) tend to improve as well. It is important to note that both Bryan and Jennifer were in agreement about making Feng Shui adjustments to their environment to improve their success potentials. And both remained proactive with making the recommended adjustments during their 6 month study participation. These two factors are critically important issues that can either enhance or reduce "results" over the 6 month participation period. Bryan and Jennifer Meehan reported a 300% increase in business revenues for Hi-Tide Solutions audio visual business during their participation. Here's their back story:
When I first engaged the Meehans about participation in my research study back in April 2011, they were running multiple businesses from home: 1) Amazon Herbs (Jennifer); 2) Life Coach and Reno Area Marketing Coordinator for Seminars that Inspire (Jennifer); and 3) Hi-Tide Solutions audio visual company (Bryan). Their reason for joining the study: to improve results in their multiple business ventures, as well as in their personal lives. Their initial survey (filled out before implementing any Feng Shui recommendations) indicated that many aspects of their finances had gone into decline over the past 6 months - 1 year. They had started new businesses during this time and although they were happier with the new career directions, their cash flow was low. Stress was high and both felt uncomfortable with many aspects of their working and living spaces, which contributed to their stress levels.
After implementing several levels of Feng Shui adjustments in both their work and personal spaces, Bryan and Jennifer documented the following results in writing: 1) 300% increase in Bryan's audio visual business revenues; 2) 50% improvement in career recognition and satisfaction for Jennifer; 3) 30% improvement in family life due to improved communication and closer emotional ties between family members; 4) their top 3 personal goals had been achieved:
- creating a home base that felt more like a "sanctuary"
- opening an investment account and starting to fund it
- paying for a major family vacation
All their "Well-Being markers" improved from 10% - 30% during the study:
- feeling empowered
- emotional stability
- satisfaction and happiness
- stress reduction
Additional benefits reported by the Meehans after implementing Feng Shui adjustments: 1) after moving their bed to a different wall and switching sleeping sides, Bryan and Jennifer started sleeping better and their sex life improved; 2) their daughter Abbi, who used to be their "clutter girl" was not only sleeping better but she was maintaining her room without all the clutter; 3) Briana, their 8 yr. old, was comfortable going downstairs to play by herself for the first time in 7 years (previously she had NEVER done this in their current house); 4) Bryan had a constant flow of clients contacting him, instead of long stretches with little to no new business; 5) they were able to start saving money; 6) Bryan's energy and stamina levels improved dramatically. He commented that he was back to the sleep and work levels that he had 10 years ago; 7) the children started responding more positively to chores, parental discipline and house rules.
Bryan and Jennifer were very pleased that they participated in the research study. As they commented during their Exit Interview "[we are] feeling more and more capable and in control of our finances and our future!"
Research Study Testimonial (Abe-L-Bodies Corporation)
Judy Ishibashi, OTR/L is a physical therapist that works with adults and children who have had severe injuries and/or debilitating diseases that affect motor skills. She had been a Feng Shui client of mine in the past. However, we had not done any work together for several years. Her business, Abe-L-Bodies Corporation, started my research project in May 2010. During her participation in my study their cash flow improved by approximately 70%. Here's her back story:
Judy Ishibashi, OTR/L became part of my research project for small businesses because the economic decline had impacted her business in many ways. Changes to insurance billing guidelines had severely slowed cash flow. Existing patients feeling the financial crisis had less discretionary income to allocate toward physical therapy sessions. And it was becoming harder and harder to keep competent staff. As Judy explained on her Pre Evaluation Survey":
"This was a difficult year for our upbeat staff because we lost 2 therapists for reasons beyond
our control. We continue to be a small facility that is unable to match the salaries offered by
larger groups. We need cash flow improvement..."
After Feng Shui adjustments were made, the following improvements were documented in writing after only the first two months: 1) we were able to make payroll without borrowing from Judy; 2) after a year of trying to collect on past due accounts, money started flowing into Accounts Receivable; 3) cash flow improved by approximately 70%; 4) communication between staff members and patient families improved by 60%, with a noted smoother flow of contact information and mutual support; 5) Judy was able to take salary distribution for the first time in a year; 6) improvement in patient focus and mind-body coordination were noted during therapy sessions.
Judy Ishibashi's comments upon exiting the study reflect her gratitude for benefits received:
"I have noticed improved focus, grounding and tracking during therapy sessions with many of our
clients who are children. I feel the environment supports their mental focus and physical therapy
sessions better now. Many of them seem to be less scattered, and much more focused while in
session because the environment supprts them better now. I have had comments from some of
our clients walking into our office after the Feng Shui adjustments were made, that the space
'feels' better and that they have noticed an improvement in energy level and quality. I have had a
noticable improvement in payments being received from past due accounts that have come in
since Feng Shui adjustments were made to our office."
Research Study Testimonial (McLean International, LLC)
Linda entered the study to improve success potentials for her business. At that time, she was working out of an office in her residence. Her stated goals for participation in the study included attracting more money, creating more consistent cash flow and improving the experience of working out of her home. Linda had hired a new team member and was prepared for growth with the added support of Feng Shui methodologies.
Linda remained fully engaged and proactive during the study period and at the time of her Exit Survey, she reported the following results: 1) business opportunities and cash flow had improved; 2) client relationships and referrals showed significant growth; 3) she felt empowered and on track to achieve her goals; 4) her personal satisfaction and happiness levels had improved; 4) average monthly revenue increased by 195%.
Linda has stayed engaged in the annual Feng Shui consultation program striving for new levels and will be a published author launching her book Next Level Living: Today's Guide for Tomorrow's Abudant Life before year's end.
Research Study Testimonial (Cranio Wave)
Amy Lewis is one of my research study participants that is already familiar with Feng Shui. Over several years she and her husband have continued to hire me to perform Feng Shui audits for their private residences and rental properties. When she learned about my research grant study, she was very excited about the prospect of having her business participate in my project. She wanted to include her leased office space for her private practice, that I had not yet evaluated, in the study. We started the project with the office space that she was currently leasing at the time. She started implementing Feng Shui recommendations that I gave her from my site evaluation at the end of 2010. Her first follow up survey indicated a 20% improvement in cash flow within 1-2 months.
Amy contacted me regarding another leased office that had come available in her commercial complex. Although she did NOT want to move, her leasing manager informed her of this opening and she asked me to advise her regarding how this space compared to her existing space. I completed a full Feng Shui evaluation on the new space and recommended that she move into it immediately because it had much stronger cash flow and business expansion potentials. She followed my advice and completed the research project in her new space. Halfway into 2011 she was reporting even more dramatic results on her follow up surveys from the new office. Her cash flow markers kept improving as well as her ability to generate money and the expansion of her networking contacts and recognition for her work.
At the time of her Exit Interview, Amy reported a 1000% Return on Investment because of dramatic turn arounds in cash flow, new business, increased client load, and rapid expansion of new business opportunities.
Research Study Testimonial (Natura Med: Natural Family Medicine)
I met with them and their staff in January 2011, when they began their participation period. At that time, they indicated that receivables from the practice were declining, which caused them to feel anxiety about the future. I specified Feng Shui adjustments for their medical practice office, as well as their private residence. Their case is unique because they reported "immediate" results, the same week Feng Shui adjustments were installed. They reported that business increased significantly within a few days and that everyone in the office could "feel the energy shifts" that took place after Feng Shui changes were made--it was that palpable. Their patient load continued to increase over the study period, except as noted in their written surveys:
"We notice even now that if we forget to light our fire elements, or change a water cure that our business
slows. When we stay on top of it the phone rings, and we have walk-ins and all of us feel good."
(Dr. Ann Sura/Natura Med)
Results for their 6 month participation documented in writing by Dr. Ann Sura: 1) cash flow and new clients improved 60-70%; 2) sleeping patterns, energy and vitality improved 90%; 3) relationships improved 50%; 4) career expansion and satisfaction improved 60%; 5) well-being improved 50%.
Dr. Ann Sura commented on her Exit Survey that taking part in this study created an 80% improvement to their working environment, which not only generated more cash flow for the practice, but also improved day to day working conditions for the entire staff.
Research Study Testimonial (Law Offices of Amy N. Tirre, A Professional Corporation)
Amy Tirre is a sole practitioner lawyer who opted to have both her residence and her law office included in the research study. As Amy explained "It is critical to my business that I have new clients consistently contacting me for legal representation because that translates into money for my services." When I first interviewed Ms. Tirre, she indicated that although she had built a sustainable practice she had some anxiety about the future because of the declining economy. She was looking for a new success strategy that could help her improve the "consistency" of new clients and cash flow. After she joined the research project, Amy reported 20% improvement in her business cash flow.
Amy Tirre's comments at the time of her Exit Interview confirmed that she got what she was looking for:
"The Real Estate Success Strategies that I have learned [during this study] have significantly improved
the steadiness of the calls I have received from new clients for business. In addition, I believe that my
reputation has grown so that I get more referrals from lawyers who do not practice in my area of
expertise, for clients who need a lawyer with my specialty. For a $1,000.00 investment, I have received
over $20,000.00 in value in terms of increased cash flow and steady business over the past 6 months.
The consistency of new clients for my law practice has improved by 30%. My sense of well-being has
improved by 50%. I have felt more at ease...and that underlying sense of anxiety about my financial
future and career success has disappeared. I enjoyed the process and the results. My law practice
has continued to prosper, the telephone continues to ring with new business and I have happy
paying clients."
Research Study Testimonial (The Finley Center)
In the Pre Evaluation Survey, Dr. Tara Finley indicated that although she had built a successful private practice, the center's numbers were down in the last two years. She felt cash flow had "stagnated". One of her primary objectives during the study was to increase patient numbers for her husband Brian's physical therapy practice, which was part of the center's revenue stream. Another goal was to do more "preventative" medicine and "wellness programs" through the center's outreach to the community.
With the implementation of Real Estate Success Strategies based on Feng Shui principles, the medical practice reported improvements as: 1) 30-45% overall increase in cash flow; 2) Brian's patient numbers, although still fluctuating, showed an overall increase of 15% (as much as 30% increase some weeks).
Dr. Tara Finley commented on her Exit Survey:
"We have experienced noticable improvements: 30% improvement in patient numbers;
our office has a better flow; cash flow and office relationships are better."
The Finley Center rated their participation in this study as: Very Good (benefits received exceeded expectations).
Research Study Testimonial (Elise Fett & Associates LTD)
Ms. Fett had built a successful architectural business but had taken time away from work in the last 6 months to focus on other pressing matters, including selling a family home. This had impacted her cash flow and business focus. Issues that were discussed prior to entering the study included: 1) the need to sell an estate property that had been on the market for some time; 2) refocusing the architectural business for more efficiency; 3) paying off loans; 4) balancing work and family relationships.
This case is noteworthy because major improvements were documented as early as the first 2-3 months (after Feng Shui protocols were implemented); AND client submitted a profit loss statement to document 134% cash flow increase in the first three months (Jan.-Mar. 2011). Improvements were noted in: 1) salary and cash flow; 2) ability to generate money; 3) satisfaction with money matters; 4) financial security. The client documented that the high end property they owned and had been trying to sell for a year had sold during their participation and implementation of Feng Shui protocols, and escrow was closed at FULL PRICE. The client also noted that since they would be involved with financing for the new buyers, additional money would be made on the "interest". They also reported that two new contracts were signed with clients of the architectural business and that they were receiving additional cash flows through another business.
Written follow ups documented: 1) 134% improvement in cash flow; 2) 50% improvement in vitality and energy level; 3) 50% improvement in personal empowerment; 4) 50% improvement in satisfaction and happiness due to significant stress reduction. Elise Fett reported that her clients were happy, new work was coming in, the major work of selling a family home in a depressed real estate market was over, and money was flowing from several different income streams. Family members and staff were also more supportive.
At this point in the study, Elise Fett & Associates had implemented 60% - 80% of the recommended Feng Shui adjustments and the study was only halfway completed, so there was still room for additional improvement.
