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About Michael Charest

Michael Charest is a 11-year veteran business coach, consultant, author, and speaker who loves helping small business owners grow their businesses. He is president of Business Growth Solutions, a company specializing in helping solo and micro businesses attract more clients, grow their business, and live the prosperous life they deserve! Over 5,000 business owners have grown as a result of Michael’s live seminars, teleprograms, audio products, books, and workbooks. Michael held senior management positions for both Embassy Suites and American Golf Corporation, then founded two successful coaching companies, (Coach & Grow Rich and Business Growth Solutions) and understands first-hand, the struggles of the small business owner.

Michael speaks across the country to share his knowledge and experience in starting a business, surviving in business, and how to sell and market yourself and your products in a successful, non-stressful and “fun” way. In addition to his training and speaking, he wrote and published, “From Grunt to Greatness…A different kind of self-help book” in October 2005. This is a humorous, but hard-hitting lesson on loving ourselves now and enjoying the journey as we pursue our personal best.

Michael’s passion is writing and speaking. He travels throughout the United States and internationally delivering high-energy, educational, inspirational, and humorous talks and events.

Testimonials

"This workshop far exceeded my expectations, which were already high! Michael and his team were excellent at educating us on some very important subjects, but even more important, was the clear level of genuine caring and concern they possess."
Eddie W. Reeves

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"I’ve watched your work for years, and as someone who spent 15 years in sales and over half of that managing sales teams, I must say I watched your work with joy, knowing the solid information and proven techniques you brought to the field of coaching. They were much needed!"
Nancy Baker

Coaching & Mentoring

www.nancybaker.net

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"Michael's heart for helping shined throughout the workshop. I learned a lot about what I wasn't doing. I've been inspired to re-commit to making my business a success and to register for the 9-month program."
Karen Finn

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"Michael’s ‘heart-felt, business’ philosophy totally spiced up my life. His warm common sense approach combined with business fortitude empowered me to TOTALLY grow my business. What I used to earn in ONE YEAR I earned in the last TWO MONTHS. I bet you would want that too! With Michael’s help I can present a workshop and half of audience will WANT a comp coaching session and half will hire me. If you want to totally grow your business and your life give Michael a call...he will help you fall in love with your life. Call him today ok if you are ready for a simply rich life."
Chere Bork

Savor Your Life Today!!

www.cherecoach.com

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"Michael's authenticity and sincere desire and ability to help solos grow their business is amazing. One weekend and I learned more concrete, nitty-gritty, dare I say "easy" ways to grow my business than I have in months...years of trying to do it on my own piece-meal. Can't wait to begin the 9-month course!"
Karina Hipp

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"I have worked with Michael as a business-growth coach. Bottom line: Every coach interested in succeeding needs to hear Michael’s message and have the opportunity to gain value from his approach. Michael’s system for growing your practice works. You could run around taking lots of teleclasses and buying lots of books, et al. When I saw Michael’s model, I knew he had all the right ingredients (prior to coaching I was a marketing exec for 14 years). If you follow his principles, your business will grow. Finally- there’s Michael the human being—what a huge heart and generous, fun spirit. He will become your boldest, uplifting champion. He’ll ask the right questions to get you to cut to the chase and focus on what you need to do for real business growth. He’ll help you explicitly lay out the steps and go for it. I encourage everyone- new and veteran coaches, to come enjoy laughing with Michael and gain eye-opening new value for your business and the quality of your life. Since learning the C&GR system and coaching with Michael, my income has increased 60%. I now have 22 clients and my current is income level is more than $8500 per month. I am at “waiting list” status with private clients. I have also launched a new book/group program – attracting five times more clients than initially expected. Working with C&GR, I have enhanced my “vigilance” as a full-time business owner. I have renewed focus, accountability and follow through. I feel more confident in my ability to carry out my joyful mission in the world."
Marian Baker MCC

WakeUpInspired.com

WakeUpInspired.com & MarianBaker.com

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"Michael is a high energy, inspirational model and communicator with a bold, yet caring approach to serving others."
Russ Yaquinto

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"When I first launched my business, I made the mistake of many entrepreneurs; I thought could do everything myself. The result was lack luster performance and I almost lost my business. One day, I decided that I had had enough and I hired the best business coach available – Michael Charest. He helped me change my business and my life.
Since working with Michael as my coach, my business has grown exponentially. I had 6 clients a year ago and now my 6-figure practice is full with over 20 clients! I am also getting paid as a speaker and selling products. If you are done settling and ready to create the business you deserve, hire Michael as your coach. What are you waiting for?
April Goyer

Avancez

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"I walked away from this program learning new concepts, new ideas and a whole new way of thinking about building my business. and having made friends with the other class members I expect to keep in touch with for the foreseeable future. Beyond that, Michael pushed and challenged me (and the other class members) to take action. Thank you so much for this system. Within 6 months of taking the program I had 28 clients, several speaking engagements and raised my fees 50% over what I initially charged. For any solopreneur, new or veteran, this is a must take course. If you want to learn how to build a thriving, financially sustaining practice, you need to learn this system!"
Linda Finkle

Executive Coach - Pres. Washington DC ICF Chapter

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"I received great value for the cost of the seminar. It exceeded my expectations. I got immediate benefit from the materials and will continue to use all the materials. Thanks for the many free gifts you gave us...Michael Rocks!"
Gail Hartin

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