Lisa Marsh
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4 Stores in 30 Days

Lisa Marsh of Ms. P’s Gluten Free: “This program really helped push me past my fear, helped me to focus and I did it!”

Vision of Success: To get their product into 8 whole food stores.

Success Results: Accomplished getting into 4 stores within 30 days of the program.

Terrie Simmons

Terrie Simmons is an entrepreneur, civic leader, and the owner of Strategic Exceptions, a professional business consulting firm, innovative employee training and organizational development company focused on delivering exceptional service standards with quantitative results. Terrie is expertly experienced in non-profit management, leadership development and all phases of entrepreneurship How To’s. Terrie is also an adjunct professor teaching business courses at the graduate level.

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