Testimonials

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Louise has delivered many positive impacts for me as the hands-on leader of our family business, Greno Industries. She guided us through numerous projects while she was at CEG and has the amazing ability to identify opportunities within our company as well as services that will help us achieve our goals.  A few impact examples from past projects are:

• $600,000 Retained Sales
• $120,000 Cost Savings
• $225,000 New Products and Processes

I think every company should work with Louise and experience the clarity derived from the ValuCompass (Core Value) assessment - with it we are able to see data analytics on all aspects of our business - we know where to invest our resources, and we can see the impact of the investments driving growth and improvement.  Bottom Line - Louise helps us work smarter!

- Eileen Guarino, President, Greno Industries, Inc.

I've known Louise for years and have relied on her authentic leadership, candor and advice as key inputs when making decisions. 

In 2016, NSH (then Simmons Machine Tool Corp.) leveraged Louise when she was at CEG for a project focused on strategic planning with Value Prop Interactive. This led to "A-ha" moments for the NSH team related to pricing, sales, and changing needs in non-core market segments, particularly in South America.

As a global manufacturer, addressing these improvement needs was vital for ongoing growth. The team delivered impacts across the board:

• $3 million Increased Sales
• $2.5 million Retained Sales
• $100,000 Cost Savings
• $600,000 Plant Equipment & Investments
• $50,000 New Products & Processes

Louise helped us focus on what we needed to do strategically, and then helped us execute it with the right people in the right place at the right time.

- David William Davis, President/COO, NSH USA Corporation

Louise was engaged and involved with SSP's growth going back to 2002 when our Founding President, Dan Natarelli, was running the company. Her impact on SSP's growth over the years runs well into the millions of dollars.

Under my tenure, we were faced with increasing global competition at a point when we were striving to increase market share and enter new markets. Louise was instrumental in helping us develop a more efficient sales program for our front-line sales team.  She introduced us to Lorraine Ferguson and Sandler Sales Training – in 2013, the team underwent intensive training focused on lead generation and accountability – the outcome was improved efficiency and close ratios.

• Increased sales 17% in 2013
• $2.5 million revenue growth over four years
• $1.5 million revenue growth from new customers
• Drove Job Retention and Job Creation

Her efforts time and again provided SSP with growth in our top and bottom lines – SSP saw a consistent and long-term return on our investment from working with Louise.

- Paul N. DiCaprio, President (in 2013), Specialty Silicone Products, Inc.

I have known Louise for many years - she is someone whom TransTech turned to time and again for her sound advice and incredible network of professionals. Louise sees through the noise; she has helped us grow both our top and bottom lines, and we have benefitted immensely from her involvement in the manufacturing peer network. If your business is in need, Louise should be your first call. 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!

- Jaret C. Morse Chief Operating Officer, TransTech Systems, Inc.

I've known Louise since 2002. Her self-awareness and being open to positive change enabled her to bring the Blasch team services and approaches that contributed to our growth and success over the years.   

Impacts as of Q4 2020

• $750,000 Increased Sales
• $2 million Retained Sales
• $50,000 New Product Investment
• $40,000 Plant/Equipment Investment
• $15,000 Workforce Practice/Employee Skills

We are still experiencing positive impact today!  If you, or your Company, need guidance, engage with Louise; her transparent and authentic leadership never fails. If she doesn't know the answer, she will find it, if possible.  Whenever we have a unique challenge our first thought is, let's see what Louise Aitcheson knows about options and resources. Her connections are highly valued by me and the Blasch team! 

- Jack Parrish, CEO, Blasch Precision Ceramics

I first met Louise while working at a local polymers company.  We quickly built rapport and trust to the point that I confided in her I was looking to make a change.  Louise made a call and introduced me to Paul DiCaprio at SSP.  Because of this connection I was hired into an open sales position.  I learned and grew, thanks to SSP and Louise's work with the company, eventually being promoted to my current role of President & COO.  Louise and I have stayed in touch and I remain in awe of her vast network.  She seems to know someone for every need a business can encounter.  Recently, I was considering an Operations Manager hire that I knew had crossed paths with Louise.  She helped me evaluate this individual in the context of our current and desired culture.  This helped me confidently make an offer and this new team member is now having a significant positive impact on our business.  Louise has the ability to see things clearly, cut through noise, and get at the heart of the matter.  If you haven’t made her a part of your inner circle, you’re missing out!

-Adam M. Stiles, President & COO (current), Specialty Silicone Products, Inc.

Louise is one of the most genuine and authentic individuals I've had the privilege of meeting. She is true to herself and her beliefs - we met years ago when I was with another company, and established a genuine connection - she tells the truth (even if it's hard for the recipient to hear), she is transparent, and she is trusted by those fortunate to work with her. 

Louise was an invaluable resource when Free Form Fibers began its commercialization transition from an R&D-focused company. 

Thanks to her efforts as part of the CEG team, we realized:

• $160,000 Increased Sales
• $40,000 Cost Savings
• $73,000 New Investments

On multiple occasions, the team here at Free Form Fibers has encountered a situation in which we agreed that we needed to reach out to Louise for a discussion and receive her input.

- Shay Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Free Form Fibers

After spending almost 35 years running consulting practices and training hundreds of professional consultants, I can honestly say that the key to finding a good consultant is to look for three key attributes:  

One - someone who is skilled and committed to listening - thoroughly and objectively, seeking to understand your situation rather than seeking to sell you a pre-planned solution.  

Two- someone who has the width and breadth of experience to be able to offer a wide variety of options, ideas, connections and directions and finally, 

Three - someone who is passionate in their desire to help, find solutions and advocate on behalf of their client.  

In Louise Aitcheson, I find all of these attributes and many more.  She is a dedicated professional with deep experience and a keen sense for helping companies and people.  In working with Louise, buckle up, because she means business! 

- Lisë Stewart, Past Managing Partner, Center for Family Business Excellence, EisnerAmper (retired) 

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Louise since 2005. From the first time I met her, she has been the forward-thinker...the "what if" person when it comes to working with businesses. She is proactive in helping businesses grow, and a great connector. As a business partner, it was Louise and her incredible abilities that catapulted the growth of my business. In doing so, she helped set the stage for ongoing success and ultimately my ability to shift to the next chapter of my life. When advocating for clients, Louise is tenacious and driven; she has demonstrated the ability to build progressive partnerships amidst some truly unique circumstances – all with a focus on solving problems and finding solutions. This type of out-of-the-box thinking enables Louise to leverage her vast network of relationships to benefit clients. I encourage you to explore how she can help you and your business connect the “dots” and your team will find themselves extremely fortunate for the partnership!

-Lorraine Ferguson, Sandler Trainer, Speaker & Author of the Unapologetic SalesWoman 

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, both in selling and executing the right solution. Her wide network of professionals enables a quick matching of needs to expert resources so we can hit the ground running.

-Melissa Kelly McCabe, CEO, Clear Intent Strategy, Inc.