Comments from Clients and Other
Bob Wilson
CEO, Advisa, Inc.
Indianapolis IN
“Norm Vallone is a real smart guy who is able to ask the right questions to help those he works with determine what direction is needed. Clients look to and work with him for several reasons:
1. A business priest - teaching the gospel of what works best in generating sound business practices. Priest is an appropriate word because that's the relationship that Norm tends to develop - personal and objective; caring while focused.
2. A fillip to a successful team future - Norm is able to collect the essence of what's being said in a group, translate what's not understood to make it understandable, and push to resolution that makes sense for the team.
3. A magnifier of focus. Frequently people and teams become misaligned from the future they're seeking to create. Norm is able to push, prod, and, most importantly, clarify the direction that makes the most sense going forward - the direction that is best for the team and the organization."
Dave Hafenbrack
CEO, Hafenbrack Marketing
Dayton OH
“Norm is truly one of the region's best strategic minds that will help position and deliver marketing and bottom line results for your organization. He has been a cornerstone in the regional marketing environment for over a quarter a century offering sound strategic advice and counsel.”
Steve Roush
National Accounts Manager
LNS America, Inc.
Cincinnati OH
“I think of Norm as World Class Prize Fighter in his field of expertise.
I have worked with Norm on many occasions and on many topics. No matter what I throw at him, he always comes back quickly with professional advice that makes sense and is right on target. Part of the reason I feel Norm connects quickly to the situation is that he has real compassion and feels the pain of his clients. He really gets involved.
I would say that Norm has ethics that really stand out. He has my complete trust and I consider him to be one of my key resources. When I get in trouble, don't have the answer, or just want another opinion I usually call Norm for help.”
Jay Meyer
CEO, Remedi SeniorCare
Covington OH
“I operate a 50MM health care business and began utilizing Norm's expertise a little over four years ago. I've been associated with this particular business for 4 decades and the last four years have been the most challenging to date. Without Norm's guidance as a business consultant I am certain I would have made some very poor decisions that would have been detrimental to my business and myself. Norm is definitely a great asset to my business.”
Robert E. Sand
Former CEO, Nelson Precision, Inc.
CEO The Beef Connection, LLC
“The guidance and services provided by Norm Vallone have proven to be a most valuable asset to the companies I have owned and managed. His insight into markets and the development of marketing strategies allowed us to take fullest advantage of our identified market opportunities. His advice, education, coaching, and advertising allow us to achieve our sales, profit and growth goals. I highly endorse Norm Vallone's system.”
James Hollander
Managing Director, Corporate Development Associates, Inc.
Dayton OH
“Norm Vallone is gifted in leading and coaching management teams in developing sound marketing strategies. He facilitates team discussion and helps management to clarify issues and develop a plan that the team buys into. It's not Norm's plan it is the management team's. If you are struggling with your marketing direction, I would encourage you to retain Norm Vallone as your strategic marketing strategist.”
Ray Monell
President, Monell Communications
Beavercreek OH
“Norm has an invaluable ability to place a creative twist on every project, while at the same time understanding the sometimes elusive concepts of deadline and budget.”
Joe Gordon
Partner, Dohner, Louis & Stephens, Inc.
Dayton OH
“ Norm Vallone is passionate when it comes to helping others achieve their goals. His advice, leadership and ability to keep our group on track helped us to confront and take control of many difficult business challenges.”
Bill Mathis
President, Qualitative Resources LLC
Cincinnati OH
“I've worked with Norm for 24 years. Over that period of time, during which we have worked on numerous projects together, I have consistently observed the following: a well-developed, in-depth knowledge of marketing, which is based on experience and skill in the whole range of marketing activities, including planning, analysis, promotional activities, and execution/implementation, the ability to ask the right questions in order to understand the real issues and to find the right solutions creativity and resourcefulness in solving marketing problems, and the ability to communicate what needs to be done and how to do it in a way that all levels in an organization can understand.”
Sheila Petrequin, CHBME
President
Maxx Medical, Inc.
“As a colleague I have valued Norm's ability to facilitate our professional discussions in a way that assists me in identifying long term solutions rather than simply finding a "quick fix". Norm doesn't push his ideas but rather, has an uncanny ability to ask the right questions so that I can come to the same conclusion that he has.”
John Youngs
Vice President
FASI Inc.
“As a start-up company, we relied heavily on Norm Vallone for all our marketing communication needs. He provided guidance and content to our correspondence, sales literature and web site. Norm was particularly adept at converting our message into a clear, concise and visually appealing presentation. His skills as a coach and a communicator were instrumental in the initial and continued success of our company.”
