“Before I started working with Tradewinds Group I felt like I was lost in my own business. Doing the work as the Land Surveyor, supporting my staff, drafting proposals, and staying on top of everything had me working 7 days a week. It felt like the company was demanding my attention 24-7 and I still didn’t have a clear view of how/when it was going to pay off. Since starting our work together this year, I now feel like I am back in control of my business instead of the other way around. My team of eight is working together better, doing more than is expected of them, and building stronger problem-solving skills - which means I can get my work done without fires and emergencies. The strategy, innovation, mentorship, and execution support started delivering results in the first 2 weeks. We started from the exit plan which means that now I have a firm grip on both my business and personal financial plans. And at the same time that my business is growing to the right levels, my time is freeing up. I highly recommend using their services to anyone who wants to take control of their business, instead of being controlled.”

“I started working with Cher and Jim at Tradewinds during the fall of 2023, when it became quite clear my business required an overhaul. Unfortunately, I was too close to the operations for a truly objective point of view. Not to mention that I had experienced significant personal upheaval which made strategic planning quite challenging. Both Cher and Jim are true professionals. Jim brings focus and clarity to the numbers, systems, and analytics. Cher guides you through everything from sales coaching to uncovering the limiting beliefs that are preventing you from achieving the style of business that you desire. The teamwork is truly impressive and you feel like you are the centre of their focus...because you are! After one year of turnaround and refocusing, the business is gaining momentum in ways that I would not have thought possible! Another 3 or 4 months and the turnaround will be complete and profitability will be fully restored...and then some! I wholeheartedly recommend Cher and Jim and their Tradewinds program. Wonderful people, wonderful results.”

“The Tradewinds Group has developed a program that addresses the key business challenges that we, in the surveying profession, have long known to be road blocks to our success as business owners. Key among those are the collective lack of business know-how and the hesitation to price based on value of service provided rather than what we think the project will cost. By focusing on these two things, we would be able to provide better salaries and benefits that make us competitive in today’s quest for qualified staff. Focusing on these two factors will help to attract students considering the profession and will assist smaller firms in exiting their practice into a comfortable retirement. The Tradewinds Group webinar on corporate tax & wealth and their breakout session at the AGM on optimizing your business shared actionable insights into how to fix what can go wrong in professional service companies like ours.”

“Everything I didn’t know about business, Tradewinds Group knows! I finally have a grip on my business and know where I am at in a measurable way that ties directly to my goals. I also know that I have experts in my corner to help when I need them – to tackle any obstacle or opportunity and to help me make wise financial decisions with my business and my wealth.”

Thank you so very much for all your help and advice (in the sale of our surveying practice).  I personally was very comforted, through all of this, knowing you had a wise and analytical eye on the proceedings and had our best interests at heart.