“I’ve known and worked with Betsy Buckley over the past twelve years in a variety of ways. One thing I know about her: She’s a big picture thinker, who transforms big ideas into practical actions. She knows how to stretch money in highly creative ways, producing more results for less money. She’ll never waste your time and always gives greater value than you’d expect. She’s a no-nonsense coach, an incredible teacher, a great accountability partner and someone I’d always recommend. If you want growth, call her.”
David Sternberg, Senior Vice President – Brookfield Properties
“As a partner in a mid-sized law firm, I’ve always been much happier doing the legal work for clients than in figuring out what to do to get that work. Betsy Buckley has helped me make the entire business-getting process easier and more productive. Her guidance is practical, her tools easy and she taught me to work from my strengths. When I do what she says, the business of getting business is much less stressful.”
Steve Gaskins, Managing Partner – Flynn, Gaskins & Bennett
“Betsy is pure marketing genius. She understands how to take an idea and turn it into a story that generates interest and creates excitement. She is creative while simultaneously understanding the necessary steps that have to occur to achieve business objectives. Betsy is a mentor, a teacher and an authentically genuine good person. Do what you can to get Betsy on your team because if you do, you and your company will reach new heights.”
Sam Richter, CEO – SBR Worldwide
“Betsy Buckley is one of those truly unique individuals who can see the strategy and the details all at the same time. She brings an incredible creativity to any strategic and marketing process that truly separates her from everyone else! She is a delight to work with and asks the questions that only Betsy knows how to do."
Jacqueline Byrd, Ph.D., President – Richard Byrd Company/Creatrix
“Betsy is a fast assimilator of information, bundle of energy, insightful and has an ability to derive clarity of thought and messaging. I have utilized Betsy on a wide variety of organizational issues ranging from my staff, to my Board and for myself. She has provided me consistently with straight talk, creativity when necessary and support on difficult issues. She has an ability to sense when you inject herself and when to back off as a coach, strategic advisor and friend.”
Kevin Nickels, Former CEO at Celleration, Inc and Kinesis Medical
“Speaking before large groups has never been easy for me. Working with Betsy Buckley helped me refocus my energies, draw on my strengths and actually have a much better sense of connection with my audience. It always amazes me to realize how much stronger we can all become when working with someone who is a true expert.”
Terri Naughtin, Managing Partner – Nosal Partners LLC
“Initially we hired Betsy to help us reinvent ourselves and create a business plan to realize our goals. She was funny, well prepared, knowledgeable and brought an inventive creativity to the entire firm. She has since provided continuing counsel and support. A great investment!”
Michael Herman, CEO – Communication Sciences International, LLC
“For years, whenever I had enough work, I would not have time to market for future business. This would always lead to a down month, when I would market like crazy to replace the workload. I had no real business development system, so my revenue was unpredictable. Working with Betsy Buckley helped me learn daily, weekly and monthly practices to get off the revenue roller coaster. What Matters works!”
Terry Moore, Partner – Steingart, McGrath and Moore, P.A.
“Betsy has led/coached and guided ESBEE through the most challenging growth times as an organization. She understands how to create the best growth strategy while applying the business goals and culture of an organization. I consider myself fortunate to have worked with Betsy. ‘Life Changing.’”
Stacy Bee, President – ESBEE
“Betsy is a consummate professional. She drives real value in the advice she gives, and delivers corrections and critiques with a profound sense of timing and empathy. Her insights and business acumen are well honed, and she has a keen eye for spotting the steps your business needs to take for future growth. I recommend Betsy with a profound sense of gratitude for what she has done for my company, and with a grateful heart for what she has done for my business relationships. Betsy is The Rainmaker.”
Donald Raleigh, President – Evolve Systems
“Nobody understands "What Matters" in business development better than Betsy Buckley! She has a depth and breadth of experience with executives who are responsible for generating revenues that is unparalleled in professional services. An entertaining speaker of great truths, I can always count on her insights, her candor and her wisdom. Do what she tells you!"
M.E.G. Roy, President, Leadership Group, Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP
“I have had the pleasure of working with Betsy for several years on the board of St. Norbert College. Betsy is a high energy person who is dedicated to what ever task it put in front of here. Her ideas and solutions cut right down to the chase and she is able to quickly identify the issues and solve them with a course of action by bringing the group together to a consensus. in her work, I see her providing solutions for her clients. Especially in this business environment, her clients see the value it the difference she makes for them. I have full and complete trust and confidence with Betsy's ability and commitment."
Dan Dickinson, Trustee, St. Norbert College
"Betsy provides a creative, innovative and disciplined approach to marketing of professional services. But more than that, she is a great person and fun to work with. I would highly recommend her to any professional looking to expand his/her client base."
Bradley Ayers, Attorney
“Betsy is perceptive, can analyze any situation quickly and provide dynamic work plans to deliver creative, growth oriented solutions. Smart, collaborative, and practical.”
Tim O'Connor, Executive VP, Hays Companies
“If you want insightful information, out-of-the-box thinking, and an extremely creative "Rainmaker," then look no further. Betsy is the best at what she does. Our organization has benefited greatly from her insights. As social entrepreneurs, we have to constantly be creative in our present economic environment. We owe much of our success to Betsy's ideas. I highly recommend her services for any individual, company or organization."
Bill Roddy, Director of Technology at Osiris Organization
“I have had the pleasure of working with Betsy Buckley over the last 3 years, and more recently by participating in her Partners in Rainmaking class. Betsy is an amazing woman who consistently provides new ideas for developing business, useful tools for implementing those ideas, and energy and motivation to get the job done. I would recommend her services to anyone who wants to take their business development efforts to the next level and who is not afraid of being held accountable for their efforts. Betsy is a great coach and an inspirational person.”
Sonia Miller-Van Oort, Attorney
“With a great deal of substance, plenty of encouragement, and lots of extremely practical advice, Betsy Buckley’s coaching on business development has transformed both my energy and enthusiasm for making new contacts and winning new business. She is truly “full service”--- I know I can always count on her to help me move things forward. “
Pat Brault, Principal and Regional Director, Western WI, Wipfli Hewins Investment Advisors
“Betsy is uncanny in her ability to read an audience and provide salient, relevant content. In particular, she understands the challenges and opportunities that are part of providing professional services and instantly offers new insights and tips for immediate success. She's a delight to work with. Everyone feels uplifted and more confident following a session with Betsy!”
Rose McKinney, President, Pineapple Reputation Management, Inc.
“Betsy is one of those truly unique and remarkable individuals who activates results in others. Through her expertise, experience, energy and caring, she takes the complex, simplifies it and helps others position themselves to achieve success in what matters most for them.”
Redia Anderson, Anderson People Strategies, LLC
“Betsy and her team provide such a positive outlook for our business! Betsy can be categorized as a "multiplier", she makes such a huge difference in our business, she provides excellent resources, professional advice and thinks out side the box for business solutions and strategic planning. If you want to want your business to be successful, hire the best Rainmaker in town!”
Marnie Ochs-Raleigh, CEO, Evolve Systems
“Betsy is very creative and fun. She helps our team move forward with solid direction in an area that we otherwise don't spend a lot of time and energy, since our own focus is on our clients.”
Nate Wenner, Principal, Regional Director, Wipfli Hewins Investment Advisors
"Betsy served as my Executive/Life Coach during a key transition time in my life. Her adept ability to merge head with heart to get to the crux of any topic, coupled with her years of diverse business expertise, strategic thinking and creative perspective challenged me to go deeper, reframe and move forward with courage and commitment to attain the desired change I was seeking. Betsy is a great facilitator for converting thoughts into action. Her authentic warmth and passion for doing what's right helps to steer all in her path toward lifelong learning and desired success. Clearly, I'm a big fan of Betsy's--her enthusiasm and spirit bring out the cheerleader in all of us. "
Mary Schoessler, Co-Founder, Storyslices
“I have known, worked and been friends with Betsy for many years and she is a fantastic woman in all ways. She has been an inspiration to me professionally and has also challenged me to be a better person. She has helped me time and time again to grow my company and to think creatively when it comes to complex situations. I give her my highest personal and professional recommendation.”
Rick Brimacomb, Brimacomb & Associates, LL
“Betsy has a way of observing and then partnering with any type of client that needs growth. Her organization has a very solid business model that has been proven through years of success. She is my friend, mentor and one of my favorite 'lunch buddies' too. Every time I talk to her, I leave our conversations with good ideas and motivation.”
Sam Smolley, President – Advertising Federation of Minnesota
“I have had the privilege of working with Betsy presenting seminars, learning from Betsy in her development seminars, and being supported by Betsy in growing a business. Regardless of the situation, Betsy has always focused first on how she can help others around her in the most genuine manner! Betsy is certainly very accomplished in her professional field—but, more importantly, I am witness to and recipient of the true growth she inspires in her clients. Betsy has a unique gift for combining her experiences, her education, her personal network and her commitment to others into a fantastic resource. I recommend Betsy as a professional, a friend and absolutely someone you will be enriched by having in your life.”
Chris Beburg, President – Cycle of Success Institute – Minnesota
“When I have worked with Betsy in differing situations, I always found her to have high energy, lots of valuable ideas and the ability to make valuable new possibilities come to fruition using methods that are guaranteed to produce good outcomes. Her communications are always clear, concise and full of knowledgeable insights. She has boundless ways of approaching the new possibilities conversation. She does thorough careful listening, seeking clarification to best understand your situation, and then generously offers her thoughts for new possibilities. She is courageous, unafraid to reveal her authentic nature and style and help whoever is seeking partnership. Her experience with rainmaking has been superb, and her clients see her generosity and approach as having HIGH value. She knows how to make a difference on what matters!”
Dr. Elaine Millam, President – Workwise Coaching & Consulting
