"I am writing to express my thanks to you and Advisors On Target. The financial systems you are having us use are powerful weapons in the fight to sustain profitability in difficult times. I have never been more in touch with the day to day numbers of running my business as I am now. I also tremendously enjoy the camaraderie and sharing that is being done with my fellow On Target members. I enjoy having the board of advisors that I have never had. Regarding sharing, it is like shop talk on steroids. Thanks for helping me improve my business, keep up the good work."


John Hone, New Jersey

"Advisors on Target has given me the tools I need to plan, forecast, and experience growth in my business. The program offers true value and professional advice tailored to my business."


James Ashe, Kill Devil Hills, NC

"I can honestly say that On Target is now an equal partner in my business. By that I mean the tools we use allow me to measure my financials against my budget; they let me see if I can afford to buy a new van, they let me see which of my painters run the most productive jobs; they let me see if my collections efforts are effective; they let me see how much operating capital I should retain in case of a revenue shortfall one month.

Monthly telephone meetings with Linnea keep me focused on my numbers when they might otherwise be ignored due to ‘busyness’ or laziness; monthly meetings with our group keeps me focused on doing what I said I would be doing during the last meeting; goal setting is good and fine but unless there is reinforcement it tends to dissipate.

The bi-annual meetings are the highlight of my year; the benefits of sharing financial data with similarly sized peers; the ancillary modules on leadership, strategic planning and marketing are excellent; the shared knowledge re; technology upgrades, employee manuals, policies, etc., recent successes and even recent losses. There exists a tremendous feeling of support and openness at the meetings; no group hugs but honesty, good intentions and thoughtfulness abound.

My accountant has asked why I stay in the program if I have acquired the tools necessary to stay on top of my business. She sees the bottom line; an expense. I see the expense, which over the course of the year is probably the same amount I spend on gasoline, as an integral investment in my business and in myself; my career, my retirement, my kid’s college educations but also my mental well-being."


Nigel Costolloe, Boston, MA

"Working with On Target is what keeps me 'on target'...the whole process of business systems, personal accountability and scheduled meetings helps me to stay focused and on course...this is quite a feat considering how many distractions I have as a small business entrepreneur!"


John Peek, San Diego, CA

"Learning from your peers is the most valuable tool I have ever used. The On Target experience is the finest value in my business education."


Frank McMahan, Santa Clarita, CA

"The relationships that I have developed over the past four years have really been great. I no longer feel like I am running my business by myself. There is always someone that I can call to bounce ideas off of."

Jeremy Brooks, Davis, CA

"As a new-comer to the On Target group (and the industry), Linnea has been wonderful with getting me acquainted with how the program works. What once seemed a daunting task at the end of each month has now become part of my routine now that I understand the Financial Management tools and how they all work together."

Suhaiba Neill, Philadelphia, PA

"Thank you for assisting us in developing an action plan to create a volunteer system. Your facilitation was extremely helpful in that we left the retreat with a doable action plan in hand. It was interesting to me to see how effective it was for you to note key components of our discussion and reiterate these at strategic moments. This process kept the discussion focused. Again, thank you for helping us get a major piece of work done in an efficient way"

Non Profit Executive Director, San Diego, CA

"On Target has helped me refocus on my business in ways I could not do by myself. Clarity on my priorities is priceless. I highly recommend participation in this excellent resource. An increased understanding now of budget and realized revenue will aid me greatly not only in my two paint contracting companies, but in my other business endeavors."

Andrew Wallace, Alexandria, VA

"I have now worked with Linnea Blair with Advisors On Target for over 5 years and am actually a charter member. Working with Linnea has been my college education. She has helped me to understand the business side of contracting, especially when it comes to knowing your numbers. This was not a natural thing for me to learn, yet she makes it easy to understand and to get control of through using their well-designed templates, tracking, and benchmarking. I really enjoy the camaraderie and learning with my peers. It has made it a lot more comfortable for me. The peer groups have also been my accountability. I have really enjoyed this process of learning about my business."

Joshua Abramson, Valencia, CA

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