"With Wendy on my team, I feel we have gone above our goals and expectations for our first year of business. I wanted to create a client-focussed and supportive environment for women and felt I needed a marketing specialist on my side. The strategies we create are doable, task oriented and the results have been fantastic."
Jane Wilson, Aradia Fitness Oakville.

"Thank you Wendy. I loved our meeting today - I was all charged up when I left. You have no idea what you do for my soul..."
Christine McQuade, Wave 94.7

"Wendy... you are my "marketing momentum". You regularly email to enquire how my business is building, and continue to offer marketing guidance. Our business relationship took off recently when I hired the services of The Art of Marketing to keep my momentum going. Together we have begun to create a detailed road map for my small business journey. Thank you for staying the course with me."
Heather Clark Smith, Heather Clark Smith Design.

"A special referral was given to me when I first started The Temp. Three weeks after I joined BNI, I received my first referral from Wendy. I help Wendy with some administrative tasks and from that day forward Wendy has given me a number of referrals from people she has worked with or met. I was very nervous starting The Temp but Wendy has helped with me confidence. She also told me she gets her referrals mainly by "just listening" to others."
Aileen Hurley, The Temp.

"Woo hoo… This planning thing rocks. No more e-mail, crackberry or phone calls until I plan for them! I have accomplished more tasks and billed for more client time in two days than in a whole week last month. When I was erratically doing 10 to 15 minute tasks for people here, there and everywhere, I wasn’t billing at the end of the day – because I couldn’t remember them all. I was only billing for the most obvious larger client tasks. No more! I am officially a changed woman. Thanks again."
Jennifer Brouwer, Décor By Jennifer.

“In 1999 we were struggling with which direction our company should take. We had diversified from our original target market, but were unsure as to how to attract more customers. So we turned to The Art of Marketing. First they helped us create a comprehensive marketing plan. After that, and through to the present day, they have professionally guided our marketing efforts such that we have become very successful. Working with Wendy, we have updated our marketing plan every two years, and have navigated through another change in business direction in 2003-2004. We are now the most successful company in our line of business in Canada, have gained 2 customers in the U.S., and our plans for U.S. expansion are really heating up! The results speak for themselves."
F. Charles Waud, WaudWare Incorporated

"I want to say how much I appreciate your expertise in marketing. You have an uncanny sense of what is going on in my mind and truly care in helping me overcome obstacles so I can achieve what is important to me - caring and helping other women feel good about themselves.

You have such a gentle spirit, and I feel blessed in knowing you. I look forward to our future collaborations. What a wonderful card you sent me. I love flowers and it reminds me of the growth of my business The struggle of pushing out of the ground, the energy it needs to grow and the final topping glory of a beautiful flower for everyone to see . I’m going to put this card a prominent place for me to see every day to remind me of the final glory."
Lavinia Sparks, Fifth Avenue Collection Jewellery

"I want to thank you for your wonderful consultation yesterday. Your personable and clear manner was very positive. We all feel passionate about this project and we are totally aware that people keep appearing to support and guide. We felt beforehand that we had a huge cloud of ideas. Now that cloud is more funnelled to provide us with the structure. We all felt that could move on now and realize we must prioritize to get key elements in place. Again, thank you for your wonderful support."
Maureen Brown, Diversity TrainersPlus.

"Hiring Wendy Marlow was the best thing I could do for my business. She has been the anchor I needed to keep my business focused and on target. She has been a definite asset in the development of my marketing strategy. Her innovative approach as well as her business insights have already given me great results."
Angèle Desgagné, ImagÉlite International

"We want to thank you for meeting with Heather and taking the time to provide her with such valuable information. As you can see below, she was very appreciative. You are a great asset to our program and we always know that when we refer a client to you that you will do your best to assist them."
Margaret Gaskell, Program Assistant, Regional Municipality of Halton.

"As a result of your referral, I met with Wendy Marlow today. I would like to tell you what a truly genuine, confident, knowledgeable woman she is. I appreciate the Business Development Centre putting me in touch with Ms. Marlow, and I sincerely appreciate her giving of herself. I will continue to meet with her. I want you to know what an asset she is to your program. In turn, when I am able to establish myself in business, I would like the opportunity to repay the community and those who helped me get started. Thank you."
Heather Clark Smith, Certified Interior Decorator, Heather Clark Smith Design

"Selling is a process. Very scary, but by breaking it into steps it’s achievable. The concept of working the funnel helps so much. Also the way you helped us recognize if someone is a true prospect, means you can spend more time with them rather than wasting time on someone that holds no potential."
Brenda Z.

"What I liked best was your approach to the concept of a what a sales person is… internally and externally. I appreciate the focus on internal (perception, attitude and behaviour) …where it all begins. It’s always delightful, informative and eye opening to have you teaching us. Your topics directly relate to the sales development process. As a suggestion next week could we try hands on practice with classmates, saying our elevator speech with eye contact?"
Jill.S.

"Love the prospecting and selling aspects - and your suggestion of an opening question, “tell me about your average day” rather than launching directly into my sales pitch. Learned a lot as usual!"
Petronella C.

"Thank you for practicing with us. It was extremely helpful, as it allows us to think more about the initial visit and be prepared. Learning how to talk to potential clients and ask questions is definitely a required strength and having the opportunity to observe others was very helpful."
Karene N.

"It truly was a pleasure to meet with you. I cannot express how delighted and appreciative I am that you took the time to meet with me and help me with my new business. I do not have any contacts that are small business owners, so your insight has allowed me to take my business in a whole new direction. I will always be thankful to you for this. Thank you also for sending an email out introducing me. I'll keep you posted on how I'm progressing and I would love for you to be there for the opening. I'm sure I will also be setting up another meeting with you once I get further along. With much thanks and the kindest regards."
Karen B.