Dean Long's Testimonials

"Dean has shown a high level of understanding of the day to day struggles of a business owner. His insight into the problems and needs allows him to drill down to the roots of the problems and really help his clients identify the proper solutions. He is very trustworthy and has a personal nature. I would encourage anyone that owns a business to work with Dean and let him work his magic."
TC Kim
Financial Services Representative
Principal Financial Group
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean is an active listener who will identify themes and values that you may not have been aware of. He is well-read and has a breadth of experience which provides great insight. I really like Dean's style of guiding a conversation, rather than forcing conclusions and fitting people into categories. Through Dean's coaching, I gained a broader perspective on my career and developed new strategies that I had not considered before."
Larry Slobodzian
Sales Engineer
Perceptive Software
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean has to be one of Kansas City's top business coaches. You can count on him to help you uncover and clarify what your true visions are for yourself or your company...and then set up an action plan to get you to your destination. Dean has a gift to hear what you're saying and to listen to what you're not saying. He genuinely cares about you and your success. Contact Dean and take him up on his 1-hour complimentary consultation...it could be just what you were looking for!"
Bethany Spilde
Social Media Strategist/Speaker
President, Social Buzz Media
Olathe, Kansas

"Dean is an outstanding business coach and I will consult with him again. I felt lighter on my feet, driven and more focused after meeting with him. I would highly recommend Dean first for any future business coaching!" He is outstanding!!"
Tamera Warnecke
V.P. of Sales and Marketing
Pipeline Printing
Springfield, Missouri

"Where do I begin? I never gave "Career Coaching" a thought. I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into before I met him. Dean put all my fears at ease. He is a very personable person. He helped me "think outside-the-box" in my career search. Dean is an expert in the client-services department. He completely understood the situation I was in and where I wanted to be. Dean is highly-motivated to help one evaluate and implement strategies to reach one's full potential."
Chris Linnens
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean is a thoughtful and measured man who chooses to get involved and engage life. He leads with a calm grace that only comes through mastering patience. He assumes responsibility and follows through with detail, persistence and commitment to get the job done. His coaching goes beyond problem solving into life changing experiences. I highly recommend him both as an accomplished coach but as a great man."
Chuck Franks, PCC
2008 President, Heartland Coaches Association
Life Coach
Inner Strength Quest
Kansas City, Missouri

"Dean is incredibly perceptive. I love his kind and thought-provoking approach as he helps someone unravel their concerns. Dean is a pleasure to know. He is an excellent sounding board and I feel enlightened each time we talk whether it's for SHBC or Juice Plus or Kangen Water or Send Out Cards! Thanks Dean."
Hildy Ann McElvain
Sales Coordinator
Juice Plus
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean gave me the tools to succeed and enhance my business outlook. I am planning to implement his idea's into my business plan."
Tom Wolford
Massage Therapist
Wolford Clinic
Prairie Village, Kansas

"I never gave business coaching a second thought until someone I respected told me he used one and how it helped him immensely. I picked Dean as my coach, because I've worked with him on committees through SHBC and I knew he takes on a task responsibly, and has good follow through. We've been meeting for a few months now, and I can honestly say I wish I had hired him sooner. He has helped me work through issues in my business, keeping me accountable and making me work much more efficiently. I highly reccomend hiring Dean. He's worth his weight in gold stars!"
Caylon Huckabay
Owner
Huckabay Holdings, LLC
Kansas City, Missouri

"Where do I start ? Dean has a penetrating gift of passionate authenticity, "doing" what he "is" and empowering others to do the same. Trust me, if Dean can stimulate, motivate, and educate me - he is one step away from turning water in to wine (you get the idea). I am forever grateful for working with Dean and look forward to many more opportunities."
Doug Weinbrenner
Director of Client Services
Good Samaritan Project
Kansas City, Missouri

"Upon meeting Dean, you are instantly put at ease. He seems to recognize very objectively the issues at hand and how to deal with them. He offers solid advice and means by which to implement that advice that are easily understood. He shows genuine interest in his clients."
Ann Butenas
Owner
ANZ Publications
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean has shown my husband and I strategic thinking in the financial arena and now is showing me the same and more with his ventures in life coaching. Dean exhibits the epitome of client-based service. You know with Dean you will get 150% of what he promises. If I trust Dean with my finances and now with organizing my life choices, I would say that would be the highest compliment a customer could give a provider."
Kathy Boucher
Certified Fitness Trainer
LifeTime Fitness
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean brings just the right mix of business knowledge, worldly smarts, and coaching artistry for clients to accomplish their life's goals. He is very skilled at getting to the heart of the matter, listening for people's inner drive and passion, and bringing it to the surface. Dean understands, first hand, many of the challenges his clients are experiencing because he's been there himself as a businessman and entrepreneur. As a result, he's able to coach successful people to be even more successful and find their true path."
Teresa Sande
Director of Internal Communication
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho

"Dean Long is truly instinctive, supportive and a dedicated career coach who connects well with everyone. Dean is strongly motivated to help one evaluate and implement ways to reach one's full life potential. I highly recommend Dean."
Juli Vance
Sales Associate
Reece & Nichols Real Estate
Overland Park, Kansas

"Dean has an insight and ease, as well as depth and breadth of knowledge that only comes from hands-on experience. He and I met through the Kauffman Foundation's FastTrac entrepreneurship program and hit it off immediately. Dean is a dedicated, hard worker. He is just as comfortable working in the client's 'comfort zone' as he is throwing a 'curve ball' or a new idea that they hadn't expected. I would hire Dean in a heartbeat, and whole-heartedly recommend him knowing that he can provide the guidance that the client is looking for."
David Harris
Owner
Harris Consulting Group, LLC
Belton, Missouri