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Cash may get you started, but clarity will keep you moving

Growth shouldn't just be about having more, it should also be about having better.

Just because you’re the boss, doesn’t mean you’re in control

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Bamboo Shoots and Business Models

February 21, 2014 By Désirée Young Leave a Comment

Proof You Actually Have a Business In my early experience coaching start-ups, it became clear that the number one piece of evidence that said you actually have a business is selling something to someone other than your family and friends – the second time (anyone can get lucky the first time). Since working with more […]

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Death by Shark Bite

February 14, 2014 By Désirée Young Leave a Comment

The other day CNBC had a Shark Tank marathon and because I absolutely love the show (who doesn’t?) I was hooked for a few hours at least. There are more lessons than I can publish here. But one was clear: After watching entrepreneur after entrepreneur pitch their ideas to the 5 opinionated investors, I came […]

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Désirée and the team at VentureWalk are true professionals; it truly has been a pleasure having her work with me. After 20 years of operating my business, I’ve not worked with professionals that were good at what they do until I met Désirée. My business would not have made as great an impact without her. One single email message she developed… Tina EmenesTina’s Cajun Creations

Désirée, you are a gem and I gathered so very much from our conversation. I’ll develop scripts to use those very words that you make sound so VERY EASY TO DELIVER in my marketing and sales messages. I’ve got my work cut out — but now that I’ve got this “heads up” I can chart out an action plan to move forward. Erness Wright-Irvin, MHAEWIHC Consulting, LLC

VentureWalk has made the difference for me and my company. I was finally able to communicate a very complex idea, make it easier to understand and help others to appreciate why it matters and why it’s a viable business. Most importantly, working with Désirée has helped me to run and market my business better. I would recommend this service to a… Elizabeth ShephardLifeCity

Your input on the TechAssistLA Review Committees has been a valuable part of creating a next step ‘action plan’ for the small businesses and non-profits in our grant program. Because of your work, we’ve been able to provide direct assistance to 60 businesses by helping them utilize technology to expand their markets and become more efficient. Tha… William Norris III, PMPTechAssistLA, Louisiana Technology Council

Désirée is one of the most conscientious, communicative and fair professionals I’ve worked with. She knows what she says she knows, and knows how to swiftly find, thoughtfully build and deftly manage a team of experts who provide the skills she doesn’t know. Now, if only I could clone her 10 times over! Eileen ParzekOwner/Creative DirectorBusiness Design Studio

Désirée is a woman of infinite patience and good advice. I had the pleasure to work with her in preparation for an event. She showed me the difference between the idea of helping a person develop a strategy for public speaking and actually making the difference in getting you to “get it”. Karen GadboisThe Lens

The first thing I would like to say is when you are meeting with Désirée she gives you 100% of herself. You don’t feel like she has some place else that she needs to be but with you. To me that means a lot since the world we live in is so fast pace and all about multi-tasking. She is so right when she describes the business as a forward-thinking bu… Kathy RobinsonDragonfly Arrangements

Our organization works with Désirée to deliver training because she makes it easy to implement and I know our members will be satisfied and get quality content. Every event in which she speaks results in a packed house, her reputation draws a crowd and our organization is the better for it! Adele LondonGood Work Network

Of the total evaluation forms collected, everyone rated your program and your speaking either excellent or good. We got comments including, “As a business owner myself, this workshop was very useful; using live examples was a plus.” I can’t thank you enough for agreeing to speak to our group. I’m sure we will return to New Orleans in a few … Ruth LudemanDirectorAEAP

Desiree has worked with me to develop the goals and objectives for my company’s premier annual event and to regain a solid footing for the conference parent company after Hurricane Katrina. In both circumstances I found Desiree to be insightful, knowledgeable and very professional. I highly recommend her for any company seeking a business develop… Eric CagerCutting Edge Music Business Conference