Testimonials
Mike’s experience, expertise and no-nonsense attitude cut right to heart of issues faced by business owners. He’s one of us.
One of the first things Mike recommended was to put our office procedures in writing. Most of us know how to do what needs to get done, but those we hire do not. It was a great piece of advice and we use these written procedures to this day for everything.
The group sessions are educational and enlightening. It’s amazing how much business owners have in common with the challenges we face, regardless of industry.
Because of Mike, my business has become more efficient and giving me more time to focus on the important issues.
Greg Buschhausen
President
ATM Dynamics
www.dynamicatm.com
As soon as we started working together, Mike performed a comprehensive review of both my current business and my growth plans. He asked great questions and uncovered a few gaps in my plan and encouraged me to fix them. In addition to helping me with sound advice, he also improved my understanding of my sales process and helped me double my business over the next few quarters. Since then, Mike has continued to remind me to stick to my plan, and has encouraged me to become more organized and deliberate about how I am moving my business forward. Mike’s ability to analyze, inform and support me to become a better business owner is awesome. I highly recommend anyone who is on the fence to give it a try.
Chris Taylor
Executive Director/President
Culture Index
What are some reasons you’d recommend me to other small business owners?
I have known Mike Struzik for roughly 15 years. I had the privilege of being a member of 2 of his CEO group over a period of 3 years. He was a huge asset to management of my established company of over 13 years at that time, along with support during the start of up my second company. Even though I am no longer a member of either group, Mike is always there as a sounding board for any of my needs.
How has your business changed as a result of us working together?
During the time of being a member of the groups, Mike helped to keep me focused on what was important short term and long term. Mike gave me alternative ways to look at and resolve issues. This support helped grow both of the businesses, specifically getting the older one out of extreme debt.
Rick Bohlman
Ph 858-467-7900
Master Distributors of SKB
I worked with Mike Struzik in my business for many years. My belief is that every professional needs a coach to help improve and navigate their business forward. Mike was exactly what both me and my company needed. Together we worked on many of the challenges I was faced with in my business and with his guidance, provided clarity and strategies to make things easier to overcome. Mike had a knack to quickly see things that I couldn’t and to help develop these needed strategies. I highly recommend Mike Struzik. His professionalism, insight and experience are what every business and owner can use in today’s ever-changing market.
Jason R. Larson
Founder
Lars Remodeling & Design
I highly recommend CEO Focus to anyone in need to further assist your company in tough decision-making situations and provide extremely good business solutions to make your company more profitable.
Byrom-Davey, Inc. needed someone like Mike and CEO Focus to help with stronger business ideas when it comes to dealing with employees within the company and fresh ideas on banking and bonding strategies to make your company a strong player against your other competitors in your business. CEO Focus gives you that extra strength and confidence to the constant rigors of running a business no matter what size you are.
Steve Davey
President/Founder
Byrom-Davey Inc.
What are some reasons you’d recommend me to other small business owners?
- No BS, just Useful actionable advice for sales, staffing, and funding
- Will Hold you accountable and help you deal with your tough messy issues
- Accessible and Easy to talk with on any issue. You want to call Mike
How has your business changed as a result of us working together?
One of my bad habits that I can pull off as business owner is avoiding dealing with hard issues that should be addressed. Mike calls me out on my procrastination and provides me with the accountability to discuss, decide, and implement plan of action. As result I am more pro-active dealing with the messier sales, staffing, operations challenges.
Glen Dobi
CedarCraft | Coastal Cuisine | TrueFire
(619) 855-2694
gdobi@dobico.com
Mike Struzik helped me overcome many rather large obstacles over the course of a decade.
His guidance and understanding allowed me to move beyond the boundaries I found myself stuck in and grow not only personally but professionally as well.
While working together I was able to use the tools Mike taught me and not only reach my dream but fulfill it way beyond what I ever thought.
His passion for understanding his clients goal is very professional and he has always been willing to answer my questions whenever I reached out.
There is no doubt that I would not be where I am today without Mike’s guidance.
Tommy Gomes
Host of “THE FISHMONGER’ T.V. Show
Founder and President of Collaboration Kitchen
Owner TUNAVILLE MARKET AND GROCERY
Owner UNIGOOP/UNIBUTTER
Mike was instrumental in guiding my path for new business cultivation. He presented a step-by-step progression for acquiring clients and the methodology to retain the client once converted. In the CEO Focus group meetings, it was great being among peers in other industries. I found common threads and comfort in knowing that issues I faced were also shared by other business owners. I learned a lot about myself in the discussions and the exercises Mike designed to make me a more effective executive. I would highly recommend CEO Focus of Oregon and Southern California.
Rick Zamora
President
Zamora CFO
I have personally known and worked with Mike for 13 years. His professional advice and direction have been invaluable for me and my small business. He was instrumental in keeping me open during some very difficult times and was honest with me about certain weaknesses in my business. He has continued for years being my confidant and continues to give me advice and encouragement. I appreciate his commitment to his craft and would recommend him to anyone seeking his consultation.
Ric Overton
Owner of R. Kassman Piano
Purveyor Of Fine Pianos
Berkeley, CA