Satisfied Clients
Detlev is one of those rare beings who can take a seemingly impossible situation and turn it into an opportunity for growth and expansion. He has the amazing ability to always take the high road while at the same time keeping an eagle’s eye on the bottom line, so that you can actually profit from what you love to do. If you’re looking for someone to help you grow your business without making you feel like you’re losing your soul, Detlev is unquestionably the person for you.
Service Category: Career Coach
Year first hired: 2003 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
– Michelle Sas Photography Miami, FL
I wanted to acknowledge you for the movement you caused for me. You brought me to a new level of accountability that I hadn’t experienced before. You challenged me in new ways, and cause me to see myself in a different light. Most importantly, you created a safe space for me to open up and share something so deep and personal; I rarely share that with people. I wanted you to know that out of our working together, I have come closer to my “ideal life”. I am not working as hard or as much, I have turned things over to other people. It may not be exactly how I would do, and it’s ok for me to let someone else have an input into the salon. I have been doing education, which I absolutely LOVE!!! I am also developing a relationship that is whole and complete. I have a courage to speak my truth and question what is unsure for me, even with the fear of being vulnerable, or worse hurt. Thank you Detlev for leading me to the perfect place for me to discover more of who I am, what I want and the courage to take action. You have made a difference in my life.
I have achieved more with Detlev then I could have possibly achieved on my own. He holds me accountable in a firm style which is what I need. I have moved forward in my business in ways I would not have seen. I would highly recomend Detlev.
Service Category: Business Coach
Year first hired: 2009 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, On Time
–Rusty Phillips, KS - Business Owner
Detlev has taught me business skills that have empowered me to become a stronger and more focused leader. His abitity to help me find solutions with my new skills transcends business and has had a postiive effect in other aspects of my life. His focus on my P&L keeps me energized and always striving to do better. He has been a great coach and I would reccomend him to anyone that is serious about their business.”
Service Category: Hair Salon
Year first hired: 2008
Top Qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
–Tempe Essell, MN, Business Owner
After attending several camps with Inspiring Champions we were lucky enough to be introduced our amazing coach Detlev. Since our first conversation with him it was an instant connection, and ever since we look forward to our calls and are always excited to hear what he has in store for us that day. Detlev has helped us understand our business in a whole new way, we don’t just own a salon, we own a business that happens to be a salon. He taught us how to evaluate our staffs productivity and our salon growth, also communicate and coach our staff more effectively, we feel this is just the beginning. He’s helped us understand our tracking system with easy to fill spread sheets that helps us monitor our growth at a glance.Not only is he a great business coach but he has also shown us how to start living a better quality of life and be able to spend more time with our family and work smarter not harder. He truly is a life coach and it’s great having him there to support you every step of the way. We are grateful for all we have learned thus far and look forward to many more coaching sessions to come.Thank you so much for all that you are.
–Mike & Lina Edges Salon & Spa Canada
Detlev Gessner showed me how to find a target and hit it in my business. This information has been invaluable during a time when my target market has been hit with certain economic challenges. I once just did a great job keeping track of my expenditures and now I do a great job planning my expenditures based on a Profit and Loss sheet geared toward the hairdressing industry. My affiliation with Detlev has been invaluable.
– Shyrl, Business Owner
Detlev is a skillful caring coach. He listens intently and responds with clarity, recommending specific and challenging ways to rethink one’s situation and create solutions. His strong business sense is coupled with a genuine interest in the client. His thinking is high-level, balanced with a strong sense of values when honestly dealing with the client’s real issues. His is a perfect blend of practicality and inspired guidance.
–Mollye Otis, Program Director for Musical Theatre, Lecturer, Voice and Musical Theatre, University of Miami, Frost School of Music
Detlev has been an amazing coach for me. I truly don’t know what I would have done without him through this difficult economy and personal time.When I speak of Detlev I always say it is the best money I have ever spent. I am deeply appreciative of his knowledge, toughness(in a nice way) and sincerity.Anyone would be fortunate to have Detlev as their business coach!
–Lisa Power, in WA
Detlev’s coaching creates better opportunities when we think there are no solutions. He is very uplifting and extremely useful in implementing with confidence one’s direction in growing and bringing your business to the next level. Detlev coaches you to obtain growth results! I’m glad you’re on my team!
–Carol Bakowicz, in TN
Detlev has taught me business skills that have empowered me to become a stronger and more focused leader. His ability to help me find solutions with my new skills transcends business and has had a positive effect in other aspects of my life. His focus on my P&L keeps me energized and always striving to do better. He has been a great coach and I would recommend him to anyone that is serious about their business.”
Year first hired: 2008
Top Qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
–Tempe Essell in MN
Detlev, is a kind and direct individual. I have really enjoyed having him as a business coach. He gets to the heart of the matter and helps you to resolve any challenges that you may be having. I can not recommend him enough. He is amazing!”
Service Category: Career Coach
Year first hired: 2009
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
–Bryan Sepp, FL – Business Owner
With Detlev as our coach, his creativity has brought us great IDEAS, RECOMMENDATIONS and INSPIRATION which has helped us GROW even when there is supposed to be a recession going on. We’ve made a great connection with Detlev, he knows how to get the most out of us and hold us accountable for it. He’s been where we are right now, he’s seen the stuggles and pitfalls associated with owning a business and he will always stay dedicated to our SUCCESS. Detlev has our overwhelming recommendation as a coach.
Service Category: Career Coach
Year first hired: 2008
Top Qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
–Carolyn and Lin Glimm, ND Business Owners
