CPES Training Testimonials
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:
The CPES Training was one of the most beneficial training programs I have ever taken. I learned so much new information that solidified what I already knew about organizing. My greatest take away (which is hard to pinpoint just one) was probably the Productive Environment Scorecard. That is the beginning of everything, a great technique to get you in the door. What inspired me the most was the amount of information Barbara Hemphill gave to us and the willingness of Barbara, Nicole, and Andrea to share tips and support us.
My business will never be the same when I start to implement this program. It will take me to a new level. It will give me the confidence I need to move forward and allow for me to offer my clients many more products and services than I already do. My life will be enhanced as well because I will have the means to do the things that I like to do such as travel and philanthropy.
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'm very proud that I invested in my Certified Productive Environment Specialist certification! I feel that it puts me in the position of being a specialist in my field. And as Barbara has recommended, it is the future of organizing to define a target market and specialize in that area. What I like most is the concept of having a tried and true system to use with my clients so that they feel that they are implementing a system in their lives that 'works' and that can be customized to the way they do business! In using iPEP, I like being able to give my clients a secure web-based place to go, no matter where they are to review inventory lists, 'stay organized' plans and to provide updates on their progress, that is awesome!
I am inspired by the sense of 'community' surrounding the training program and being able to network and share successes and experiences with others. I'm counting on my business branching out into virtual services along with the many other income streams available only to us as iPEP specialists. The entire training experience was 'eye-opening', supportive to my business growth and totally dynamic in content. And yes, it was an investment in my success that I highly recommend to others who want to break away from the pack!
Cheryl Vargas
Oak Park, IL
www.organizechicago.com