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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 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

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

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

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

I was scheduled for a phone consult for Marketing Counseling at VentureWalk with Desiree. I am normally a person who prefers face-to-face appointments and was somewhat skeptical. I thought I wouldn’t get the full effect of a face to face encounter. However, it was totally the opposite. I was very pleased with my telephone appointment. I was quite… Suzanne VarnadoVarnado’s Design

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

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

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

I’ve been lucky to sit in on several of Desiree’s Marketing training classes but I never imagined how insightful it would be to have a one-on-one training with her. After completing an assessment before our session she was very prepared to discuss Phat Pheet’s personal needs and challenges. Desiree gave me an overwhelming amount of great informatio… Erica DoucetPhat Pheet