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"Financial people are often dry, and designers can't relate.

Vicki Suiter made finances understandable. She understood

our industry, knew how we charged, and spoke to us in a language  we could understand. It was so helpful. She really helped change my ideas about how I run my business. Vicki has a wonderful ability to relate to individuals in the audience. (She made sure to find out about the audience before her talk.) It was so helpful that she knew  where we were coming from. We could connect everything she said to our business."

             Louise Stewart

             Professional Development

            ASID West Coast Chapter

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"As an event organizer, I really appreciated Vicki's effort to find out about us before she presented. Not only did she send out questions, and speak to us on the phone, but the day of her presentation, she was still talking to us to learn about the attendees and our concerns. We really felt she understood

us! As interior designers, we're "right-brained" types; and business planning is definitely "left-brained" activity.  Instead of just telling us what we needed to do, Vicki Suiter presented her material in ways that made it less intimidating for the right-brainers. And, she gave us tools that we could go home and use right away. Speaking for myself, I feel like I have better control of my business now."

              Karen Lankford

             Chapter President

             ASID Santa Fe, New Mexico

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“Vicki Suiter addressed one of our critical issues when she presented "How To Be Profitable in Any Economy" to our group. Her talk was highly interactive. She did a great job answering our questions, and it was clear that she tailored her material to us. We've got quite a diverse membership -- from seasoned professionals to those just starting out -- but Vicki left all of us with something of value. I heard several people say that they learned something they'd implement right away. I'd definitely recommend Vicki Suiter!”

               Abbie Emms

Director of Education, CQRID

Interior Design Society

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“Vicki Suiter’s breakout session, “How to be Profitable in Any Economy” was a big draw and received a very positive response at our annual conference and trade show. Our attendees are primarily individuals in the restoration industry and conference speakers are selected based on topics our attendees would like to be informed on. Vicki was enjoyed by our attendees and we would be pleased to have her join us again in the future!”

               Layla Nasouti

Event Manager

DKI Services Corporation

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“We offer a major training event for thousands of companies - small 1 to 2 person companies to billion dollar firms. Vicki communicates equally well to all levels. She offers a wealth of knowledge and experience - which the audience recognizes.

Vicki has reached and exceeded expectations for our group. She has been instrumental in helping us expand our appeal. Vicki has good solid content - wonderful material, great communication. She is a dynamite, dynamic speaker.”

              Jim Neely
              Director of Safety and Education

              Sacramento Builders Exchange

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“Vicki has a wealth of well-researched knowledge on increasing business profitability; and delivered an engaging presentation that really resonated with our audience. Her practical advice gave attendees both the motivation and the tools to make necessary changes in their businesses immediately. I would recommend her without hesitation and would definitely invite her back!”

                Sabrina Ritchie
                Executive Director, ASA - Bay Area Chapter

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“Vicki provided the American Society of Interior Designers of Northern California Chapter with an informative and entertaining seminar on two separate occasions providing essential skills that our designers could integrate into their practice immediately. Vicki is an absolute professional and expert at what she does and she delivers a product that is second to none! I highly recommend her as a speaker!”

                Julia Arndt, Julia Arndt Designs, Inc.
                Director, Professional Development

                ASID, Northern California Chapter

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“I have heard Vicki speak at several meetings (both ASID and NARI), and recently at a two-hour presentation she gave at the San Francisco Design Center.  Her information is always presented so that participants could easily understand it. I left the meeting having learned new ways to set my pricing, changed my methods the following day and immediately started to make more money! Vicki is always well-prepared, shares lots of practical information and is willing to answer questions from her audience. If better and more profitable business practices are the goal, Vicki's seminars should be a requirement.”

              Lisa Jasper
              ASID, CID, Lisa Weber Design, SF Design Center

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“In these tough economic times, as many businesses struggle to stay profitable and cash flow abundant we all know it is critical to keep an eye on 'key indicators'. Last August I had an amazing speaker talk with my group about managing by results, tracking key indicators, and how to read and use financial information as a powerful tool. The speaker was Vicki Suiter of Suiter Financial Systems. Vicki's presentation provided a wealth of great information that folks took away and started using immediately. Vicki is a dynamic and engaging speaker - which made the presentation that much more interesting! Last month Vicki became an approved Vistage speaker, and I would highly recommend all of you to use her.”;

              Robert Leonard
             Chair Vistage International, Inc.

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“We thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. Your seminar provided an excellent opportunity for us to 'think outside the box'. We learned a great deal!”

             Ronda Jackson
             ASID, CID, Los Angeles ASID Programs Chair

 

Hear from Participants...

“Very informative about effectively interviewing a client to make sure they reach their desired goals with the designer.”

Diane Kumnick
Diane Kumnick Designs

“Thank you, your presentations are always so energizing and inspiring.”

Wendy Glaister
Atomospheres

“Great Job! Vicki was professional, clear in her message, and made a true impact.”

Vanessa Haynes
Multitable

“Thank you so much! This was incredible—such a clear and concise message with great practical insight and exercises.”

Katie Murphy
Owner, Just Wondering Through

“Loved your style and how you asked questions and asked attendees to share their goals and helped them to further refine those goals.”

Monica Goodpaster
Consultant, Premier Designs Jewelry

“This was the most informative presentation I have attended this year!”

Anita Crawford Clark
Owner, Abundant Life Success Academy

“Very Informative class. Made clear and simple.”

Gary Davis

“Charts and take home info are great and appreciated”

David Hyatt

“Superb presentation. Excellent info anyone can use NOW.”

Chip Doyle

“Empowering! Takes the mystery out of the equation.”

Lori Sebastian

“Presented in simple terms that were easy to remember and subsequently top of mind and easy to integrate in my practice immediately.”

Cheryl Chenault

“Very well organized and knowledgeable on the subject matter.”

Coco Fellows

“Thank you very much for yesterday’s presentation. I felt that you gave me a new pair of eyes at which to look at my business. It was refreshing and unique to all of the other seminars that I have gone to in the past and very appropriate for where we are at now in the economy.”

Katharine Webster

“Great job Vicki. You speak very well and make this a pleasant subject.”

Luiz Panchihak

“Great presentation- very good ideas that yield results- I needed this program to come up with a new plan and new goals.”

Betty Ann Harrison

“Great job! You are an excellent speaker.”

Bill O’neal
O’neal Strategy Group

“Your presentation skills kept my attention in addition to all your wonderful tips and information. Many thanks!”

Isabelle Selby
Owner, Isabelle’s Table

“Your presentation was very informative and I’m extremely glad I was able to attend! I definitely left with good information that I’m already putting into play with my business.”

Lesli Sbaffi
Owner, Lesli Designs

“Enlightening!”

Kathy Sbaffi
Lesli Designs

“Fabulous- very concise, specific and extremely helpful. I understand concepts and how to accomplish them now in a way I never did before, especially how to create systems.”

Wendy Hoechstetter
Owner, Hoechstetter Interiors

“Wow Vicki - your presentation was GREAT!!!!  I can't wait for the recording so I can forward it on to client of mine.  What you spoke about is EXACTLY the issues that are holding them back.”

Kathy Gotzenberg, President
Construction Business Services, Inc., Kauai, HI

“Thanks Vicki for including me today…that was, honestly, one of the best webinar experiences I’ve had.”

Daniel Ross, President
Ross Painting, San Rafael, CA

“Great Job Vicki!  The entire presentation hit home really hard.  I thought an hour was tons of time, but the info is so pertinent to every employer you can’t help but get stuck on some of the topics.”

Joe Halsell, Construction Manager
Halsell Builders, Inc., Santa Barbara, CA

“Your presentation at the IDS conference was excellent and I came back with renewed energy to build a more profitable business and you have armed me with some great tools.”

Sandra D. Lundy,IDS
Interior Design Society
Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

Places where Vicki has spoken in the past:

In many cases, Vicki has spoken at several of the following venues on several occasions over the years.

 

  • Sacramento Builders Exchange
  • American Society of Interior Designers * (ASID) (numerous chapters)
  • Vistage International
  • CA Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA)
  • Affordable Comfort Inc. (ACI)
  • SF Design Center
  • National Association of the Remodeling Industry National * (NARI) (national and numerous chapters)
  • Intuit, Inc.
  • Interior Design Society * (IDS)
  • Briefing Media Group
  • Independent Electrical Contractors
  • Attitude Builders
  • Center for Professional Education
  • National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
  • American Subcontractors Association (ASA)
  • Small Business Administration
  • Bookkeepers Network
  • Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
  • Sage International
  • BAM Radio
  • Bank of Marin
  • Westamerica Bank
  • BNI International
  • Women Etnrepreneurs (WE)
  • DKI International

* Denotes some of Vicki's programs are CEU accredited with that organization

To find out more about Vicki's coaching and consulting services, please visit
her company website www.suiterfinancial.com.

 
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Tel: 415.884.0288 Fax: 415.424.4571