Testimonials:

My first newsletter and sign-up with you was 2016. Yes, 2016. That’s nearly a decade of staying subscribed, which in today’s world of inbox overload says something significant.

The answer to your question about the ‘value’ I’ve received from your newsletters is captured in this truth: every once in a while, I go back to them. Your content has staying power.  It’s not the typical “read and delete” material that fills most inboxes. Your explanations, like breaking down EBITDA for a 12-year-old, cut through jargon and make complex business concepts accessible. That’s a rare gift.

What I appreciate most about your communication style is your clarity and your willingness to meet people where they are, not where you think they should be. As someone in coaching and consulting myself, I recognize the skill it takes to make expertise feel approachable rather than intimidating.

As an expert blogger, you likely don’t get the feedback you deserve. So here it is…

Your consistency matters, your clarity resonates, and your content has earned its place in my inbox for nearly a decade. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Enjoy the balance of your day!
Elizabeth R
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On behalf of my partner Steve and myself, I would like to personally thank you for the excellent work you did on our behalf. When Steve and I started our company in 1986, we gave little or no thought to how we would divest ourselves of the company when the time came. The company has been our “baby” for over 3 decades and we weathered more recessionary setbacks then we would have thought possible. Throughout the years however, it provided us with a good lifestyle and we both are pleased with the path we chose.

When it came to selling the company, we had a list of what we thought to be our “A” list of companies that would be interested. When we brought you on board to assist us with the sale, we quickly found out that we were simply too small for these large corporations. (Their loss.)

Realizing that our list of potential buyers was not viable, you researched out the market and fairly quickly brought us two potential buyers in March and April of this year. It is very much worth noting both were companies we had never heard of and would never have found by ourselves. One ended up presenting us a Letter of Intent with an acceptable share purchase price and suddenly the game was on. With your assistance we worked through the Due Diligence process, the Share Purchase Agreement and the company was sold on September 30th of this year.

I would like to personally thank you for the professional manner in which you represented Vibtech. Equally important was the way you handled me when some of the negotiations started going “off-the-rails”. Your empathetic approach in bringing me back on-board helped immensely.

Rest assured Colin and Eric, I would have no trouble recommending your services to any small business such as ourselves.

Very sincerely,

Scott R., Seller
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It was great to have you be a part of our event. I had an opportunity to speak with a few of our delegates at our cocktail reception immediately following our speaker program. Many of our small and medium business owners expressed that your presentation hit home in many ways for them. Some (fathers of adult children, who also took over business from their own fathers many years ago) even noted that they found themselves emotional at times.

These specific gentlemen that I spoke with noted that your program was their personal favorite. I was able to offer the free copies of your book to some of these members as well as members in similar situations at our facility tour the next day. The individuals who I shared your book with were all very pleasantly surprised to be receiving it!

I was unable to attend your entire presentation, but my husband was in the room and he shared many of your stories with me afterward. Particularly the stories about families in position to sell and the scenarios where uninvolved siblings who hold stake have the power to stall or halt sale and the challenges that come with that. Your family related scenarios certainly stuck with him and we had many conversations over the following weeks about these different scenarios that came come up.

Overall, your speaking was very well received.
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All the best, Megan MacLellan, Concrete Precasters Association of Ontario
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“AS MY COACH, I TRUST ERIC TO HELP ME GET THE RIGHT THINGS DONE AT THE RIGHT TIME

“I’ve been working with Eric Gilboord for a while now and find him to be second to none when it comes to guidance, coaching, planning and overall depth of business knowledge.

In previous coaching experiences, I was often left feeling intimidated, dumb, or ‘unheard’ especially if my thinking didn’t line up with their cookie cutter plan.

After working through things with Eric, I often feel energized and confident and will look forward to our next discussion. I have NO reservations in trusting him to help me get the right things done and at the right time to make my business more valuable.”

Doug C., Coachee
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“Imagine a worn out looking husband and wife with bags and dark circles for eyes (not unlike every other seller). Well, more than normal lol. What a ride.

While finding a buyer and coaching us through the process was valuable, so too was the emotional support of it all, Colin sharing his personal experiences, Eric sharing other sellers’ experiences.

Your preparing us for what was to come – that the process would be long, exhausting while running a business, ripe with emotional ups and downs, was an invaluable part of your services. Being forewarned helped us feel ‘normal’ during it all, and less alone. The law firm referral – perfection.

Your talking us off the ledge when we wanted to bail during a very dark time, brought us to this momentous day. Thank you.”
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Sandra and Joe S​, Sellers
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“You work your entire life building up a business that is your asset going into your golden years. And yet, you are saddled with the overwhelm of how to navigate the sale part, or what it may take, or how to go about it.

​It’s not the easiest topic to discuss with others, especially if they haven’t gone through the process. And how do you find the right buyer if your business is unique?

WarrenBDC was patient with my endless questions, and understood my challenges. They helped me through the thought process and then the actual deal. The trust was well earned and appreciated. Looking forward to what lays ahead.”

Sue G, Seller
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