"Mary Lacey Gibson, as my business coach, has helped me look at my practice in the mirror. She has helped me look at all areas of the business as it is, with an open and honest mind. Sometimes what I saw was not pleasant, but Mary's point was that you have to see it before you can change it. She then helped me express how I envisioned it to be in two years down the road. The business plan is the road map of how I am going to change the image in the mirror. I would not have stopped to change the business if I did not have to be accountable to Mary on a weekly basis. Was it an easy process? No, it stretched me in ways I didn't know I could move. Was it worth the time and energy? YES, YES and YES. I am gaining control on the business, I have learned and reaffirmed what is really important to me and I have more realistic expectations of myself and the practice as a whole."
-- Marjorie B. Randles EA, CFP® Owner The Financial Farmer and Randles Advisory Service
-- Everett Orr, Orr Financial Planning, LLC
"Working with Mary provided me with the accountability necessary to focus my efforts on the key tasks which create the results I want in my business. Her compassionate outside perspective shines the light on systems and habits which are blind spots for me. This allows me to see and capitalize on opportunities for improvement that I would not on my own.
Mary's experience as a business owner and coach of business owners is invaluable. She consistently brings this experience to her clients' benefit. I find it easy to be vulnerable and honest with Mary as I know she is a complete professional."
-- Ann Laferriere, CFP ® President, Griffon Financial Planning, LLC
"Mary Gibson is a quiet dynamo. While her business planning and coaching skills are top notch, it is her calm reassuring presence -- coupled with her tough love accountability system -- that will get and keep you on track. If you want business results, hire Mary!"
-- Marie Swift , owner of Impact Communications, Inc.
"I've been in the financial services business since 1988, and only started developing my business model with Mary in 2006. I have discovered there's a world of difference between working in my business selling services, and working on my business as an owner with Mary as my business building partner. Her depth of experience and ability to help me see the "big picture" has enabled me to take my business to an entirely new level. She takes what seems like overwhelming tasks and breaks them into small enough bites to allow me to move forward with confidence. Her coaching style mixes caring with accountability and a good dose of humor as well. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is willing to get out of their comfort zone and experience a new level of success."
- - Alice Bryan CFP ® Principal North Star Financial Consulting