Every business hits a bend.

"Our organization gained a tremendous amount of value working with Riverbend Strategies to improve our sales skills. Louise did a masterful job helping our team develop an improved value proposition for each of our product lines and markets. She also provided excellent training on how to prospect more effectively and execute solution sales to win more long-term customers. The training also got into teamwork and how to effectively interact together as a sales team. We're about to embark on using our new Sales Playbook — I cannot be more excited about the outcome. If you are a company looking to develop your sales team and grow your book of business, partner with Riverbend."

Louise has the amazing ability to identify opportunities within our company and services that will help us achieve our goals. The ValuCompass assessment gives us data analytics on all aspects of our business — we know where to invest our resources and can see the impact driving growth. Bottom line: Louise helps us work smarter!

Louise helped us focus on what we needed to do strategically, then helped us execute it with the right people in the right place at the right time. Her work led to "A-ha" moments related to pricing, sales, and changing needs in non-core market segments.

Her efforts time and again provided SSP with growth in our top and bottom lines — SSP saw a consistent and long-term return on investment from working with Louise. Increased sales 17% in 2013 alone.

Louise sees through the noise; she has helped us grow both our top and bottom lines. Her vast network of professionals and her personal knowledge could save you hours. Invest the time to meet with and work with Louise — you won't regret it!

Her self-awareness and openness to positive change enabled her to bring the Blasch team services and approaches that contributed to our growth. Whenever we have a unique challenge, our first thought is: let's see what Louise Aitcheson knows.

Louise has the ability to see things clearly, cut through noise, and get at the heart of the matter. She helped me confidently make a key hire that is now having a significant positive impact on our business. If you haven't made her a part of your inner circle, you're missing out!

Louise is one of the most genuine and authentic individuals I've had the privilege of meeting. She tells the truth even if it's hard to hear, she is transparent, and she is trusted by those fortunate to work with her.

After spending almost 35 years running consulting practices, I look for three things: someone who listens thoroughly; someone with width and breadth to offer a wide variety of options; and someone passionate about helping. In Louise Aitcheson, I find all of these and many more. Buckle up, because she means business!

From the first time I met her, she has been the forward-thinker — the "what if" person. As a business partner, it was Louise and her incredible abilities that catapulted the growth of my business. She is tenacious and driven, with a focus on solving problems and finding solutions.

Over the years I've known her, Louise has grabbed on to what works to bring forward sound advice and direction. She sees through the 'fluff' to get to what matters most. Her wide network enables a quick matching of needs to expert resources.