I wanted to tell you how valuable I found the course to be. It just seemed to help solidify a lot of what I have experienced over the last ten years, and also curiously enough given me the courage to RAISE my prices. (Amazing, isn't it, that people often do not value bargains, but assume that if it costs more, it must be worth it?) It also gave me the impetus to "sell" the idea of time-and-materials billing to potential customers, which is a far more comfortable way of doing business, less stressful to me and ultimately equally fair to the customer. Lastly, I found the exercise on establishing goals and planning which we undertook on Sunday afternoon to be VERY valuable -- listening as you went through the process . . . that afternoon was excellent teaching, and I would recommend that in future courses this activity be expanded. Thanks again." --Ed Feiszli, EF&Co., Historically Respectful Remodeling
"Through attending and assisting at his workshops I have been inspired to finally pursue a solid direction in my woodworking business. Many years ago my stated business goal was to provide preservation and restoration carpentry services to owners of older and historical buildings. However, throughout the years, I have wandered from those goals finding myself deeply frustrated. It wasn't until after attending John Leeke's "Business Side of Preservation Workshop" that a major turning point occurred. His workshop provided the motivation to finally create a mission statement, restate my original goals and then pursue those goals with confidence. John's offering of an assistantship at his workshops added the passion and inspiration needed to ensure obtaining those goals." -- Steven Swiat, Northwood Custom Shop , Cambria, NY
"Thank you for leading a great workshop." -- Judy Hayward, Director, Preservation Education Institute
Don't sign up for this workshop unless you are ready for major improvements in your business. Past participants say:
- "Its strength lies in the quantity and quality of the material presented. Three cheers for John Leeke, an apt instructor and master in his field."
- "Top Notch -- Charismatic! Honest direct teaching with experience to back up examples. Personal feel to all aspects of the class."
- "Exceptional! Great to see and hear other views on similar problems that I personally experience. Student participation was excellent. Beyond excellent, I admire John's work and approach."
- "Excellent. Very knowledgeable. Help on personal issues and questions was extremely helpful. Made topics easy to understand."