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The Virtual Corporation...

 

Optimized Results includes the specialized services of other companies and individuals with whom I've developed professional relationships. Our goal is to get you the best, most tailored and appropriate service possible. Business categories are listed below:

 

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Architecture - Organic/Environmental and Information

Artists - Painters, Graphic Design

Banking

Coaching - Executive and Start-Up

Computers and IT Consulting

Contractors and Construction

Couriers / Deliveries

Financial Planning

Financial - Valuation, Re-financing, Wealth Building

Furniture, Space Planning

Graphic Design / Copy

Hypnotherapy

Insurance

Interior Design

Legal

Marketing Consulting

Organizational Consulting

Photography

Printing

Real Estate

Small Business Consulting and Accounting Systems

Team Building

Web Site Design

Wellness

 

 

 

 

Accounting/Bookeeping

John P. Wales, CPA

John takes his clients' finances seriously.  Knowing that a business owner cannot know where they are without clean and thorough accounting, he takes pride in providing expert advice in tax matters along with accounting principles, and timely work.

Get in touch with John at 415-986-1120 or

email John
 

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Architecture - Organic/Environmental and Information

Eric Corey Freed

A lifetime proponent of Individualism, Eric Corey Freed knew he wanted to be an architect at the early age of eight. Promoting both an organic and ecological approach to design, Eric wishes to provide an alternative to what he calls the "harsh, style-driven fashions that are so popular in design today." Eric is a practitioner in the tradition of Organic Architecture, first developed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Get in touch with Eric at (415) 474-7777 or

email Eric
www.organicarchitect.com

 

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Artists - Painters, Graphic Design

Dawn Mandle
Fine Arts meets Web Design and Programming.

 

Dawn took the ideas from my head, along with sketches, photographs, and conversation, to create almost all the graphic elements on this web site.  Take a look at her web site to be amazed.

Get in touch with Dawn:
email Dawn
www.visualplanets.com
 

Cynthia Tom
Brilliant Surrealism and Sociological Reflection in multiple dimensions.
Cynthia creates her artwork with a variety of mediums, primarily acrylics.  She develops her paintings largely from psychological inspiration.  Often, a symbol, an image, or a phrase will begin her creative art process.  Each painting develops like the telling of a story, and her use of intense colors and ethereal use of perspective has become her trademark.
She is a seeker and philosopher about issues in her life, her ancestors and her community of women. Symbols, cues and clues fill her work, which has been described as "Cultural Surrealism


Get in touch with Cynthia at (415) 564-1864 or

email Cynthia
www.cynthiatom.homestead.com
 

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Banking

Alex Epelbaum - Wells Fargo - Geary/19th Office, S.F.
Business Banking Specialist

 

Where most bankers are more interested in "making their numbers," Alex concentrates on helping his customers.  If you've ever wanted to work with a banker who genuinely cares about you and wants to help you get your business to the next level, call Alex.

Get in touch with Alex: 415.221-5473
email Alex
Web Site

 

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Coaching - Executive and Start-Up

 

Optimized Results is proud to affiliate with Coach Effect, Inc. 

Now we can tap into the additional expert coaches and consultants of the Coach Effect, Inc. network; augmenting our own staff in the blink of an eye.  Our affiliation gives us the ability to support clients on larger scale projects with depth, a variety of leadership, and organizational expertise we could not offer alone.  Coach Effect's network is unique in that each affiliate has been carefully vetted, the affiliates interact regularly, and they participate in thought leadership discussions together.  If you are looking for additional coaches or need organizational development consulting support, please let us know.

Contact Ian Blei at:

Or check out our Coach Effect, Inc. Network page

 

Or Optimized Results of course!

 

 

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Computers and IT Consulting

Tierra Technology - Gerry Maddalozzo, Client Relations

Hassle-free IT

Tierra Technology designs, builds, and supports elegant network solutions for companies and professional firms. As your technology partner, we have no exclusive partnerships that would undermine our ability to recommend the best solutions at the best prices.

Get in touch with Gerry

email Gerry
Tierra Technology's Site
 

 

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Contractors and Construction

Planet Builders, Inc. - Judy Marrocco

Planet Builders, Inc. of San Francisco designs, builds, and remodels residential and commercial locations.  Working with an eye for detail, a work ethic including follow through, and attention to listening to their clients needs, dreams, and budgets.

Get in touch with Judy

email Judy
Planet Builders' web site
415.643.5272
 

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Couriers / Deliveries

King Courier - Andrew Brady & Steve Buford

From a one page document to a 200 pound box, King Courier can get your deliveries across town or across the Bay faster than you can get Fed Ex on the phone.  Unanimous praise from every customer is the hard won reputation they proudly wear.

Get in touch with Andrew or Steve
email King Courier
web site
415.865.5464

 


 

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Financial:  Planning

Harrison Lazarus Advisors, Inc. - Giving Life to Your Finances

As a boutique financial counseling firm, Harrison Lazarus Advisors provides you with a personalized plan and unparalleled customer service, without overhead costs and commissions that other advisors will pass on to you. Our financial planning process maximizes all aspects of your economic health by integrating investment, tax, insurance, and estate advice with our Top 10 Financial™, a successful and thorough 10-point program
.

Get in touch with Harrison at 415-830-5244 or

email Harrison
Harrison's Web Site

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Financial: Re-Financing / Mortgages / Valuations

Jocelyn Cook - Commercial and Residential Lending


Jocelyn is a tenacious and detail oriented advocate for her clients.  Everyone who has worked with her has virtually gushed with complements about her work ethic, thoroughness, and care.

Get in touch with Jocelyn at 925-236-9508 or

email Jocelyn
Web Site

 

Ariana Arredondo - Frazier Capital Valuation


Ariana provides appraisal services in the disciplines of business valuation, commercial real estate, and equipment.  She is brilliant, detail oriented and thorough beyond compare.


Get in touch with Ariana at 415-239-3998 or

email Ariana
Web Site

 

 

 

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Furniture - Office Space Planning

 

Barbara Naccash Miles - Miles/Barry Contract Furniture, Inc.

Miles/Barry Contract Furniture, Inc. is a full service independent furniture brokerage providing cost effective interiors for businesses of all sizes - like yours.  They offer creative, flexible office planning, layout, selection, procurement, storage, and installation tailored to your individual space, budget, and aesthetic concerns. 
If you're looking for commercial interiors, office systems, seating, workstations, modular, movable, remanufactured and ergonomic furnishing, space planning, design, procurement and installation, contact Miles/Barry Contract Furniture, Inc.

Get in touch with Barbara at 650-359-5611 or

email Barbara
Miles/Barry Furniture web site

 

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Graphic Design and Copy

Caryn Leschen - Aunt Violet Productions

Caryn provides innovative marketing solutions across a broad range of creative disciplines; integrating copywriting, illustration, graphics, and design.  Her focus is on words and pictures working together to tell a story – to tell your story.  She works with individuals and organizations who are looking to present a fresh, unique image to the world.

Contact Caryn at: 415.282.0346

email Caryn
Web Site

 

 

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Hypnotherapy

Jane Ransom, MA, M.Ht. - Hypnotherapy That Works

If you've ever suspected that you're not getting the absolute most out of life, or missing opportunities to be happier, healthier, and more fulfilled, you need to call Jane, and start getting a handle on your own subconscious drives. 

Jane is exceptionally knowledgeable, professional, and downright talented.  Do yourself the favor of making an appointment, and find out just how much more effective you can be.

Contact Jane at: 415.341.7888

email Jane
Web Site

 

 

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Insurance

Ferris Boulos - Pennbrook Insurance

Pennbrook is a full service insurance brokerage in downtown San Francisco catering to business and personal clients.  They anticipate your needs via risk management and insurance products spanning the gamut.  If you've never worked with an insurance salesperson who could do stand up for a living, you need to talk with Ferris.

Get in touch with Ferris 415.820.2233

email Ferris
Web Site
 

 

Rebekah Shapiro - State Farm Insurance

Rebekah's vision is to protect, preserve and grow her clients' assets. Keeping their best interest is also her primary goal. Her staff will treat you in a caring, friendly, and professional manner. Her office will provide warm, efficient, and seamless service at all times. Rebekah wants her clients to see her office as their first and best choice for all their insurance and financial service needs.

Get in touch with Rebekah at 303-809-9379 or

email Rebekah
Rebekah's Web Site

 

 

Brian Gazzano, CLTC -
Prudential / Krystofiak & Associates Insurance

CA License # 0D89170

50 Francisco Street, Ste. 257

San Francisco, CA 94133


Get in touch with Brian 415.291.0202 ext. 103

email Brian

 

 

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Interior Design

Stephen Kladder & Samuel Lewis - InStudio

The art of design the business of living.

Artist+Designers Stephen Kladder and Samuel Lewis produce art and practice interior design, integrating design principles with artistic style for both home and small business.  Their work starts with your lifestyle and brings a design concept with a focused plan that fits you.  When it's your space, it needs to be personalized to cradle you in comfort and a style that is an extension of your sensibilities.  Stephen and Samuel listen and work with you to make it happen.

Get in touch with them: 415.621.4939

email
Web
Site
 

 

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Legal

Michael Casey Walker - Walker Law Firm / Business Law

 

At the Walker Law Firm, their clients come first.  Every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation.  Their expertise and integrity have earned them a reputation as one of San Francisco's premier legal firms.  Their consistent track record of uncompromising ethics instills confidence and trust.

Contact Casey at: 415.337.7864

email Casey

Web Site

 

 

 

 

Ingrid Berger - Berger, Nicholson & Associates / Trust & Estate Law
 

Ingrid and her attorneys specialize in business, corporate, real estate, tax, financial transactions, international, asset protection and estate planning. Our attorneys have handled acquisitions, formations, restructurings, and other planning transactions around the globe and throughout the United States.

Contact Ingrid at 415-655-6753 or

email Ingrid
Web Site

 

Richard Beckman - Beckman, Marquez & Dowling, LLP / Real Estate

 

Beckman, Marquez, and Dowling is a California real estate law firm with over 40 years experience.  They're experts in all matters of landlord tenant law; both residential and commercial.  From lease drafting, analysis and enforcement of lease agreements, to defending wrongful evictions - they've seen it and done it.

They've assisted clients in every aspect of buying, selling, owning, using, and disputing, real property. From appraisal and boundary disputes to zoning issues, if they can't help you, they'll find someone who can.  Contact Richard at: 415.495.8500 or

email Richard

Web Site

 

 

 

Heather Cutler - Law Office of Heather A. Cutler / Bankruptcy Law

 

If you are unable to pay your bills, are being contacted by creditors, and are thinking about bankruptcy, Heather can help you figure out what your next step should be.

Heather will work with you to understand whether filing for bankruptcy is right for you, whether you qualify to file, and how the process works.  If you decide that bankruptcy is the answer, she'll use her years of experience in bankruptcy law to fight for you and guide you through the process.

Contact Heather at: 415.493.8416 or

email Heather

Web Site

 

 

Jaime C. Uziel - Sheppard, Rosen, Uziel and Sussman Law Firm, LLP

 

Jaime Uziel specializes in real estate, landlord-tenant, premises liability, business contract disputes, and general civil liability cases. He has been a licensed California real estate agent since 1990.

Jaime Uziel is an experienced litigator in the fields of real estate law, landlord-tenant law, rent control law, premises liability, landlord liability, business, contract disputes, zoning and land-use matters, and tort and personal injury claims.

email Jaime

Jaime's Site

 

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Marketing Consulting

Allison Bliss Consulting
Allison Bliss Consulting offers business consulting and marketing services to CEO’s, business owners and independent professionals helping them find key markets to increase clientelea "Business Evaluation: Knowledge is Bliss" service that brings pages of testimonials for use on websites or other promotional materials, and besides consulting packages, the company has the best sales and marketing tools under $20 for sale on their website


email Allison
www.allisonbliss.com
phone: 510.864.8500
fax: 510.864.8501

 

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Organizational Consulting

Smart Puzzle
Serena Fuchs brings her combination of experience teaching, speaking, conducting research, and working with various industries from industrial manufacturing to biotech. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California San Diego, a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Hawaii, and a Certificate in Integrated Marketing from Oakton Community College in Illinois. Ms. Fuchs draws on a wide breadth of skills to bring customized, take-action oriented processes to Smart Puzzle Inc.’s time management and effectiveness training services.


email Serena
www.smartpuzzle.com
phone: 408.333.9390
fax: 650.618.2703

 

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Photography

Jason Steinberg - Steinberg Imagery
As one of San Francisco's best photographers, Jason utilizes his photojounalistic schooling to produce story telling images and multimedia pieces of the Bay Area for local and national publications.  He is extending his photographic and multimedia skills to the web and many up and coming business entities as well.

Call Jason at: 415.786.1374
email Jason
Web Site

 

 

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Printing

Sam Pinfold - On The Mark Graphics, Printing, & Mailing Co.
When it has to be right the first time

Full color printing and direct mail is just a part of what they offer.  On The Mark is a leader in the industry as your integrated printing, marketing, and direct mail partner.   Fast turnaround, exceptional quality, discount printing prices, and experience make On The Mark the one call you need to make for all your printing and graphic needs.

call Sam at: 415.621.2312

email Sam
web site
 

 

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Real Estate

Rebecca White - Keller Williams

Born and raised in real estate, Rebecca brings nearly three decades of experience to work for you! A strong negotiator and brilliant marketer, Rebecca works both hard and smart to get your home sold and/or to get you into a new home. A West Coast native, Rebecca has lived in the Bay Area off and on since the early 80's and the past seven years in San Francisco. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys local jaunts to Sonoma and Healdsburg and further sojourns to New Orleans and Roatan. She also enjoys wine-tasting, listening to live Blues music, attending the Symphony and volunteering at Glide. Her San Francisco family consists of three cats, Minnie, Maxx and Classy and one bird, Cabo.

Call Rebecca at 415-412-1977 or

email Rebecca
www.RebeccaRealtor.com
 

 

the Perotti Group; Commercial Real Estate Investments and Services - Michael Golden

Whether you are looking to lease a small location for your company, searching for a large investment property to purchase, in need of 1031 assistance, or thinking about selling a current investment property, The Perotti Group can help you.  And they have many more services in Real Estate than there is space for here.

contact Michael at 415-945-9895

or email him or visit their web site.

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Small Business Consulting and Accounting Systems

Mary Ann Wetzork - Consulting Controller
When you need Professional Financial Services between Bookkeeper and C.P.A.  Everything from Financial Forensics, to Quickbooks implementation and training.  Mary Ann is also a licensed affiliate of the One-Page Business Plan Company.

email Mary Ann
www.consultingcontrollerinc.com
phone: 510.522.4010
fax: 510.522.3724

 

 

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Team Building

Dr. Clue Treasure Hunts
Teambuilding Scavenger Hunts/Treasure Hunts for Team Communication

Dr. Clue's business-focused
teambuilding exercises use a fun treasure hunt model to explore substantive organizational issues. Challenging clues, tricky puzzles and teambuilding lessons transforming the activity into a sophisticated and challenging business simulation game
-- on the streets of the world's most interesting neighborhoods.

Dave Blum

email Dave

www.drclue.com

phone: 415.566.3905

fax: 415.358.5691

 

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Web Site Design

Tim Johnson Design
As a graphic designer Tim has over 20 years in the field. He began working online over 10 years ago. He has been in his own design business for the last 5.

Contact Tim at 415-717-7889 or

email Tim

www.timjohnsondesign.com

 

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Wellness

 

Christine Uomini - You & Eye
I
ridologist and Herb Specialist.

Good Health and Wellness Through Nutrition.
  Using Iridology, a remarkable process of reading the signs that show in our Irises, Christine is able to assess what is happening with your body, and put together a plan of nutrition to bring you back to equilibrium and optimal health.  Herbs really work!

email Christine

phone: 415.885.1002

 

 

Dr. Christine Cantwell, DC - Chiropractic

Dr. Christine Cantwell, DC provides gentle and effective chiropractic care for the whole family. She is a principled and vitalistic Chiropractor with a focus on caring for pregnant families, babies, children, and teenagers.

She has a passion for developing her art through ongoing learning as a staff member of BioGeometric Integration, and has served families in California, Brazil, El Salvador, India, and New Zealand.  Now located in S.F., and the East Bay, Christine is incredibly tuned in to your physiology and how everything connects to create balance and harmony.

email Christine

phone: 415.374.6676

 

 

Juan Carlos Collins - Acupuncture
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine

Bringing an Integral blend of Nutrition, Systems Thinking, Community Health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Juan Carlos addresses issues of balance and well being, the triggers that throw us off our natural balance, and how to regain and maintain that naturally healthy state.

As a Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Massage Therapist, Tutor, and Instructor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Healing Sciences, Juan Carlos brings a deep level of knowledge and understanding matched only by his incredible warmth and compassion.  Experience his energy in person, and you'll see why I run out of words to describe him.  His office is located overlooking  beautiful Dolores Park in San Francisco.

email Juan Carlos

phone: 415.641.1939

www.juancarlosacupuncture.com

 

 

 

 

 

Showing On - On Wellness Clinic
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, and more

Conveniently located in downtown San Francisco, in the heart of the financial district, the On Wellness Clinic employs the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat issues of chronic and acute pain, stress and anxiety, fatigue, respiratory and digestive disorders, as well as women's health issues

They offer a wide breadth of holistic modalities to maximize your health and wellness, from acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and acupressure (Shiatsu, Tui na, and Auricular therapy) combined to create a treatment plan appropriate for your situation.

email Showing

 

phone: 510.697.5999

 

 

 

Kevin Minney - Bowenwork
An amazingly effective system that helps the body to remember how to heal and recover.

An internationally acclaimed hands-on healing modality,
Bowenwork™ accelerates pain relief and recovery from injuries and illness.  Feel better faster than you ever thought possible.

Kevin Minney

email Kevin

www.BowenPainRelief.com

phone: 925.944.5515


Kevin offers Bowenwork™ sessions and is one of only nine U.S. Bowen instructors
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"…the fastest, easiest, most results-oriented consulting programs I've ever seen…"
 
---Dawn Mandle, Founder and Owner - Visual Planets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"…Ian provided us with a new way to examine our production methods, enabling us to quantify the value of our time, and adjust our procedures to increase profitability across our entire product line, almost overnight!…"

--Dave Berman, VP Sales & Marketing, Jessicurl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"...Thanks so much for the Couples Session.  It just nailed us to a tee, and we're doing great now!  Understanding each others' different approach makes a huge difference.."

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"…working with Ian saved my company thousands upon thousands of dollars in my time and through better decision making.  His consulting has been invaluable to me."

---Shannon Seek, Principal - Seek Solutions and Author of The Organic Organizing Matrix

 

 

 

 

 

 

"...The skills you taught me have played a large role in my snowballing success."

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"…I thought it was going to be another one of those touchy-feely, no result processes. To my great surprise I left with practical communication tools, and I'm using them already.
I would recommend this process to anyone who needs to communicate better with the many different people in their lives - both work and personal…"

--Keith M., IBM, San Francisco, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

"…We went from wondering if we could afford to even keep the doors open, to having one of the top producing locations in the country."

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"…Ian has the unique ability to see exactly what's going on in your business, assess what's working and what's not, immediately.  Better still, he helps you implement the changes needed with ease and a sense of joy that makes the process effortless."

--David Nadel, Owner - Ashkenaz Music and Dance Cafe

 

 

 

 

 “...we went from conflict and confusion to effective and in charge in just one workshop... Wow!

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"…Incredibly creative, yet pragmatic solutions came so easily, and in such a fun process, we did far more in 2 hours than what had taken weeks with other consultants."

-- Clifford Waldeck, Waldeck's Office Supplies

 

 

 

 

 

"…Within two sessions, they produced results paying for their services tenfold, with no downtime. It was a fun process, concentrating on maximizing the positives rather than focusing on negatives. It’s costing you money not to work with Ian!"

-- William Holt, Director - the Meta Institute

 

 

 

 

 

"…Rather than simply revising processes, Mr. Blei has revolutionized them, resulting in benefits and savings that will continue well into the future…"

--Brian Thiele, VP -Bank of America

 

 

 

 

 

"…I first saw Mr. Blei speak when I was just about to start my business.  His methods of building a successful business showed me that to be effective I didn't have to recreate the lackluster and inflexible workplaces I had left to start my own business.  He inspired me to create the kind of business I envision, the kind of organic business I feel and know will be successful.  Thank you!…"

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"...Thank you very, very much for a really great presentation.  I have never had such an accessible and credible introduction to the Enneagram.  I had no idea that it was such a sophisticated tool for understanding human beings.  I'm hooked..."

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"…Ian provided us with a new way to examine our production methods, enabling us to quantify the value of our time, and adjust our procedures to increase profitability across our entire product line, almost overnight!…"

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"...After just one session, my partner and I were able to move through conflict in a non-blaming and curious way, eager to explore how our innate differences worked in our relationship...As a psychotherapist, I would recommend this process to the couples I see for relationship therapy..."

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"…We went from wondering if we could afford to even keep the doors open, to having one of the top producing locations in the country."

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"Ian Blei shares his deep insights in simple and straightforward ways.  His work continues to inspire me whenever I feel I'm getting stuck in some area of my life."

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"If you are interested in success, whether it is in running a large organization, a small business, or leading a satisfying life, you will find a right blend of rules, wisdom and wit in a digestible fashion that will serve to accomplish your objectives. The notion that kindness can be blended with ambition and made to work and serve the "bottom line" is enlightening, uplifting and satisfying."

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