Copper Beech Business Coaching and Succession Planning

Peter was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and helped us through the process of developing our Business Plan. He is an expert in his field and goes over and above to make sure we understand everything. We would definitely recommend his services.

I would like to share my story, my experiences with Peter Brown, my Coach. I'm of retirement age; returned to Canada a few years ago. Not one to be idle, I discovered a need in the food industry. I reached out to many of the wonderful institutions available to entrepreneurs like us for development and fine tuning the business plan. All were instrumental in development and growth. They remain a positive support to this day. I'm thinking I was 2 years in when I was introduced to Peter by my Graphic Designer. Purpose - manage the growth that was knocking at my door. I was looking forward to talking with someone who was willing to share their hands on experiences, who had walked the walk to successes. This was a unique experience! Why you ask? Peter's approach on our first meeting! Of course we discussed the current business details, mission, visions and what I was looking to gain from this collaboration. Then he eased into a conversation. How did I come up with this concept, what inspires me, what makes me smile, what is great and what is not so great about where I am right now? He wasn't just talking about the business. How do you define success? Where do I see myself next year, 5 years from now, etc.? I realized he wanted to know 'what made me tick'. He wanted to understand what was in my heart first...so he could address how to grow forward with the business to accomplish my vision of success. Now let's get to work he says, and we did! Establishing realistic strategies to achieve the short term and long term goals, with confidence. Peter's written words of 'my vision of success' is framed and hangs proudly on the wall above this computer. His knowledge, his words inspire me every day. My message to you - embrace the wisdom the experienced have to offer. Been there, done that, either themselves or with so many others is worth volumes. Share, listen, laugh and be inspired. Hope you reach out to Peter for his expertise, his unique approach and understanding of what it is you are working so hard to achieve. He will listen and provide you with answers. You will not be disappointed! I am so grateful for his continued support! Lindsay Rose Lindsay's Gourmet Compound Butter June 27, 2019

Peter is a gem. We had the pleasure of working with Peter Brown through the BDC's Financial Management Program, and my co-founder and I could not have had a better experience. Our management team went from being mildly confident in our books and cash flow forecasting, to be extremely satisfied in our books, cash flow forecasts, and the future of our growing company. The thing with finances is that even with two accounting courses under my belt, the real world of running a business doesn't provide clean, round numbers. In school, pretty rounded numbers meant I got the answer right. In business, beautiful round numbers mean I made a mistake somewhere, and the consequence of that mistake can be fatal. As someone who values interpersonal skills and the approach of other professionals, I felt that Peter made a process we were quite nervous about painless and something we looked forward to every week. The knowledge we gained is invaluable to our company, and we look forward to having Peter on our journey with us as we continue to grow as entrepreneurs and as a company.

A big Thank You to Peter and Claudette! Our Company Air Painters just finished a Strategic Planning course with Peter. He has helped me and the company chart a solid, strong course in these uncertain times. His wisdom, insight and direction will have great impact in the years to come. We will continue to seek his help in the future.