We pride ourselves on providing a valuable, content rich training program that allows our specialists to significantly enhance their business...but don't take our word for. Here's what our recent trainees and Certified Productive Environment Specialists are saying:

Barbara Boone
Cockeysville, MD
www.bzbeeorganizing.com

When I become a productivity consultant, I learned quickly about the challenges of making my business stand out and that although I thrived on the experience and growth of being a solopreneur, I knew that none of us are meant to go through life--or business on our own.

Early in my consulting career, I learned about the Productive Environement Institute, Barbara Hemphill and her significant contribution to the productivity and organizing industry. I knew becoming a Certified Productive Environment Specialist (CPES) would bring tremendous value to my business.  I had no idea how much!

Here's what being one of Barbara's CPESs has contributed to my career as a consultant.  I call them the 5 Cs of being a CPES.

Credibility. The second I tell anyone that I am personally trained by Barbara Hemphill, the Paper Tiger Lady, I know it has a positive impact on thei opinion of me and the Productive Environment services I provide.

Confidence. I know that the products and services that Barbara actively endorses  are of a quality and standard beyond reproach. From iPEP to Swiftfile, I can recommend their products and services with confidence to my clients, knowing that that I am delivering trusted resources.

Colleagues. I'm no longer in it alone.  Even though I am continually developing my own knowledge base and skills set, if I need another perspective on a consultation, I have my many CPES colleagues, and their hundred plus years of combined experience to use as a sounding board.

Clients. Being a member of the Network of Certified Productive Environment Specialists, I benefit from the marketing efforts of the Productive Environment Institute, which drives awareness and traffic to my profile and webstie--giving me leads that I may not have otherwise received.

Commitment. Barbara and Andrea are committed to the growth and well being of every Specialist on their team.  They are incredibly generous in their coaching, mentoring and provision of ongoing training. As they grow and develop, they are always reaching out to bring us along with them.

If you have a passion for business organizing and love technology then the CPES training is for you. My journey began in a quiet moment one afternoon. I had been thinking about the program for a few months -- but in that moment, I knew that the PES training was something my business needed; even if the external world was trying to convince me otherwise. I feel the value I received exceeded my investment. For starters, The Productive Environment Scorecard alone sets me apart from 90% of the competition. I sold my first Home Office for the Business of Life package before I completed the program, thanks to Barbara's guidance.

The training provided by Barbara, Andrea and Nicole gave me new expectations of what to expect from online/virtual training. Never before had I encountered a training program where the trainers share their knowledge and expertise without boundaries. They respond to emails timely, are caring and available to help when I got stuck. They are truly invested in my success. They will be invested in yours too.

Lisa Guzzo
Newport Beach, CA
www.workingspaceunltd.com

The CPES training program was well worth the investment of my time and money. The training classes are well structured, and the training site is so easy to use with everything you need in one place. While it is good to be on the training calls live, they are all recorded, so you can go through them on your own schedule and pace. I didn't just come away with the knowledge of Barbara Hemphill's Productive Environment Solution (TM), but also with, "what to do", "how to do it", "when to do it", "who to do it with", and "the tools to do it". The program provides you with the same tools, services and workshops that Barbara uses, which we all know as a thirty year veteran in the business, are proven to work. Barbara, Andrea, and Nicole are all quite generous with their time and their support.

I was so surprised when Barbara took the time to call me personally to see how things were going with me, but that just shows how personal she takes the training and certification program. I also know that the training really never stops, because it seems like things are being added and updated as business needs change. I am certainly glad to be involved with a program that works to stay relevant in the ever changing world of technology which affects the way our clients do business. Thank you Barbara, Andrea, and Nicole for all of your help.

Enrolling in the Certified Productive Environment program has proven to be the best investment that I could have made in my business and myself.

I came away from the intensive 10-week program with a renewed purpose, a new found confidence in myself and the knowledge that I was significantly better prepared to help clients improve their productivity.

During the training program, Barbara shared a wealth of information that not only included her methodolgy and tools for implementing it but anecdotes, tips and guidance.  I am only beginning to feel the impact of this training program and am energized by what I see on the horizon.

Stephanie Shalofsky
New York, NY
www.organizingzone.com

I was very skeptical about just how much "real" information I was going to get when I signed on for this training. (So much of what people are charging for these days is simple common sense.) BUT the Productive Environment Specialist Training is VALUE with a capital "V"! I was blown away by the fact that my "tuition" not only covered 10 weeks of "class time", but ALL the tools we were being told about as well -- without additional charge (and always the "deluxe model" not just the basic). In addition to all of that, the support and encouragement and camaraderie is something that just can't be bought. Barbara, Andrea and Nicole are the epitome of open-handedness with their expertise.

You can be sure that I will model this, too. Thank you, ladies, for showing us not only how to run a business, but how to run a business with style.

Brenda Spandrio
Ojai, CA
www.ambiance-solutions.com

I met Barbara Hemphill at the NAPO National Convention in Minneapolis in 2007. I was very impressed with her ideas and felt very drawn to the CPES training program, but it took me a year to commit to this training and I am so very glad that I did.

The CPES training with Barbara and Andrea reinforced so many of the organizing approaches I was already endorsing.  This gave me a great boost in self-confidence that I could build and grow on what I already was doing by incorporating the Productive Environment products & services. Also, I found this program to be just what I needed to help me expand my focus on business organizing in a proactive way.

What has been the most positive result of this experience is the unparalleled support and approachability of Barbara and Andrea.  The resources and ideas that they so willingly share give me continuous exposure to the latest and best in productivity and organizing products and services.

I highly recommend this training program to new organizers and veterans alike as a way to streamline the many phases of starting and building an organizing business.

I had a wonderfully successful 8-Hour Miracle™ last week and just wanted to thank you for the tools and systems so that I could make it happen!  I worked with the sales manager of  a medium sized business in Des Moines.  We worked a full 8 hours, with lunch brought in and they also brought in a temp to help with labels, sorting, etc.  We ended up clearing out 2 large file drawers of reference files.  After informally asking her the "Art of Wastebasketry®" questions, she decided she really didn't need much of it!  Everything just went so smoothly and we had fun at the same time.  At the end, she told her husband (manager of the business) that I was worth every penny, said she never thought we'd get through as much as we did, and gave me a big hug when I left.  The temp was also impressed with the process and offered suggestions for several other businesses she had worked for that she thought could be helped by my services.

They are also interested in a Productive Environment Day™ for the entire sales floor, but need to get home office approval for the cost.  In the meantime, they asked me to provide an estimate for a 2 hour email management presentation.  All of this has really made me realize that there are great clients out there to work with and I really just need to find that "ideal" client.  I've had successful 8-Hour Miracles™ in the past, but none that went this well.  I would love it if I could do even just 1 of these every week. 2-3 would be even better!

Thanks again Barbara - I couldn't have done it without "you in my back pocket."

Lori Vande Krol
Des Moines, Iowa
www.LMSProductivitySolutions.com

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