"A great talent and a terrific value for many of our publications."
Keith Crain, Chairman, Crain Communications

"Your program was extremely well received by the entire staff...informative and useful" 
Tim Forbes, COO, Forbes Inc.

"Thanks for running a great workshop for us. The feedback from the sales team has been excellent. Your preparation, knowledge and hands-on selling skills clearly had a positive impact... You helped us climb to a higher level."
Stephen Moylan, SVP/Publisher, IDG's InfoWorld

"Your work with our salespeople over the last seven years has been outstanding…we use the skills and principles daily… Thanks to the quality of your programs and your continuing interest in the success of our business, it’s clear that you practice exactly what you teach."
David Dover, Associate Publisher, Laurin Publishing

"Josh just went over $100,000 for one issue…it’s the most we’ve had from a single sales person in one issue in that market...a huge victory. While there are many facets to sales success, clearly the one-on-one training you conducted with him gave him skills, disciplines and guidance... Plus it’s only May, and he’s over his annual budget already! Feedback from the company-wide sales training you provided has also been positive…They are going forth into the market with a stronger slate of ideas to help them be successful. Your training has helped, Kathi! You provided solid sales tools our people can use every day."
Mike Martin, President, Cygnus Business Media

"Kathi Simonsen provides consistently valuable insights and advice about the value of 'partnership selling' in an increasingly competitive b-to-b marketplace. Her approach to publishing sales resonates with our customers and staff alike… Kathi is the consummate sales professional who understands what it takes to meet and exceed her customers’ expectations."
Dan Moreland, Executive VP/Publisher, GIE Media

"Thank you for your excellent work on our media kit. You helped us to spotlight the significant strengths of our magazine which positioned us to obtain more advertising sales. You worked well with our staff and helped everyone to focus on our "gold". We are very pleased with the results that the media kit has produced."
Jim McCullaugh, Publisher, American Cinematographer

"Her timeless media sales secrets have helped us successfully reach our sales goals over the years. Kathi delivers unique insights and understanding as well as current trends..."
Gregg Anderson, VP/Group Publisher Stamats Meetings Media

"I’ve benefited greatly from the Partnership Selling Program. I enjoyed working with you one-on-one in our weekly conversations… I know I am better prepared to become a successful sales person. Thank you for your insight and guidance during the course."
Sue Snyder, Sales, Watt Publishing

"You gave us the impetus to go over the top with our aggressive projections."
Greg Gill, Publisher, Tuner Performance Reports

"...You gave me better confidence in my techniques and myself. Working with you one on one let me lay out my concerns and questions and find the best way… Your tapes helped me to ask the appropriate questions to decipher needs and goals and be more of a consultant... I recommend your services to anyone who would like to increase their sales, become more involved in their industry and enjoy their work. Thank you."
Emily Howard, Publisher, Douglas Publications