Testimonials
April Force Pardoe, Owner + Principal Designer at April Force Pardoe Interiors
One of my goals was to gain more visibility for my business. I learned about Jennifer’s Brand Strategy Sessions and it seemed like the perfect fit to helping me begin working on this goal. The session helped me think outside the box on how I present myself, where I should be striving to be published and how I should approach my monthly marketing and track those efforts. The session was full of energizing and positive like-minded professionals. As a result, I had the courage to reach out to a local woman’s magazine to ask about writing a monthly decorating column and they said “yes.” I recommend working with Jennifer if you need to get out of your head and think about you and your business in a new way.
Julie Reisler, Founder of Empowered Living
“I hired Jennifer Ransaw Smith not only because of her incredible wisdom and experience in the industry, and stellar reputation, but also for her passion, enthusiasm, intuition and ability to understand me and elevate my brand. She has been extraordinarily helpful in helping me zone in on my purpose, language, branding and how to better position myself in a competitive market. Every personalized session with Jennifer has led me to deeper awareness, insights and gems to apply and create an extraordinary business. Another example, after five minutes of getting clear about my purpose, Jennifer helped me organize my thoughts and I am now writing my first book. Talk about being empowered. If you get the chance to work with Jennifer, jump on it immediately.”
Natalie Brown, Founder of Natalie Brown Consulting Group
“My first exposure with Jennifer Ransaw-Smith was as my Mastermind Group Coach. I was a fairly “green” entrepreneur, and her practical style facilitated my clarifying and achieving amazing goals very early on with my business. That initial relationship lasted one short year, and established my confidence (and income) so that I knew my consulting expertise COULD translate into a viable business. Since then whenever I have an opportunity to pivot and require guidance for my brand, I know exactly where to turn, because what Jennifer and I envision, plan and execute is consistently amazing! The Mastermind group’s participants have all moved forward and elevated ourselves with intentionality and control, still using tools we were introduced to via Jennifer. Worth the investment, and highly recommended for any serious entrepreneur!”
Sheryl Ellison Ponds, Corporate Real Estate and Economic Development Professional
When I first met Jennifer Ransaw Smith the prospects of becoming a brand, before I stopped working for other people seemed daunting, if not impossible. My industry, commercial real estate is one of the last bastions of the 1%, privately held and privileged. That's not quite my background. Breaking away to do my own thing requires breaking barriers, a realistic strategy and a bona fide client list. Part of my strategy in the near term is cultivating my market niche , while still excelling in a full-time career. Sounds crazy? Without a coach I was. I needed a Yoda" to get me on track and keep moving forward.
When I retained JRS, I was suffering from a few fits and starts that materialized zero. My inability to execute my plan did a job on my confidence. After a few Mastermind sessions with Jennifer, my story about losing family property and landing in the real estate industry, morphed into my platform. Hence, the creation of my video series S.A.V.E. Big Mama's House. My message focuses on educating inner city property owners about PROSPERING and building wealth (with their real estate assets) in the midst of gentrification. Who else is talking this?
Since launching my site and video series, new business opportunities (in addition to my pay check) - consultancy retainers, commercial real estate listings, and speaking engagements - are coming through the door. AND my reputation in the marketplace is blossoming.
Now, I'm setting revenue goals that are building my bridge to the land of full-time entrepreneurship. My dreams are coming true.
Thank you Jennifer!”
Faye Rivkin, CEO at Write Faye Write, LLC
“I knew from the start that there was something special about Jennifer. She’s got this extra special g-d given talent –she knows how to read people and figure out what’s holding them back, even if they don’t say the words. I was floundering– I’d been a freelance writer for years, but always felt like something was wrong. Like I was just doing a job, not running a business. And I was sure I suffered from “imposter syndrome.” Deep down I knew I was good, but I always thought that eventually someone would find out I’d been faking and really didn’t know what I was doing. Jennifer, through her no nonsense, ask lots of questions that make you think, approach, had me complete a number of exercises and ask myself a lot of questions that made me explore why I thought that way. And we developed a plan for moving forward. She got me to see that I am my brand and that I have the skills and the credibility to be taken seriously. I am not an imposter – and I am running a business. Thanks, Jennifer!!!”
Mia Collins, Founder of Mia Collins Design
“I'm so appreciative and grateful for Jennifer always being there and not letting me lose sight of my vision. She lights a fire under me and so many others that wants you to want more. She sees your talent and gift and very eloquently will voice words that inspire, motivate and want you to be a rock star and an expert in your field. After so many years of being able to call her a friend and coach she stills brings inspiration with her never-ending business savvy. She is someone you want on your team. She won't stop, won't let you stop until the job is done.”
Linda Sullivan, PMP Humana
“Jennifer is a rock star. I had heard her speak and was receiving her newsletters, but not acting on them. Last year due to organization changes it clicked that I needed her help. As one of her signature speeches stated “if you are so great, how come no one knows who you are” was what I experienced. With Jennifer as my coach, we developed a 12 month marketing and elevation plan that keeps me focused and moving forward. She has helped me identify my strengths and use them in developing a professional marketing plan. Jennifer provides exceptional guidance from her experiences and provides tools and resources that reinforce her counsel and feedback. She has directed me to expand skills in areas that I would not have considered before. With her support I have moved beyond being just a worker bee to a positioning myself as a leader.” “
Louise Phipps Seneft, President and CEO of Orans
I am really excited and so grateful to know you and your deep wisdom. When it comes to building my brand, I've known it's doable but that it's not a slap dash marketing thing either. Thank you. You're wonderful.
Patricia A. Patton, Cultural + Lifestyle Curator for Boomers
“I hired Jennifer because I believed she could actually deliver on her promise for personal elevation. You don't have to stop and ask, what does this mean as it relates to branding. It makes sense. Because of my past experience with hiring someone, I believe a coach's skill base must be deeper than simply strong communication skills. I hired Jennifer Ransaw Smith to help me see myself so that I could communicate better with my potential customer base. This would require the ability to translate the firm's expertise to my life circumstances, something other than a cookie cutter process.
Before hiring her, I was unclear on my brand. In spite of the fact that I serve as a mirror to others, I could not see myself clearly. She helped clarify my services, put a structure in place for creating a continuous income strategy and perhaps more fundamentally they restored my confidence. Oh yes, I know you are not supposed to admit that. But when someone can see you, that is a by-product.
I would recommend Jennifer's firm. I am a huge fan and true believer.”
Sonya Smith-Valentine, PMP TransAmerica
“Thank you so much! Our session was a turning point for me. You were able to take something I have struggled with for years and set it on the right path. I now know how to answer that age old question – what do you do – without needing 20 minutes to explain. That was sooooo worth the price of admission.”
Dr. RL Sanders, Women’s Leadership Coach
“Jennifer Ransaw Smith is magical! She sprinkles her expertise mixed with caring and that beautiful smile on you that essentially transforms her clients to be the best version of them. Working with Jennifer has enhanced my personal brand tremendously. She was able to help me pick a lane to become an expert in, which in turn, made me sharpen my gifts and talents to better serve my clients. I highly recommend Jennifer if you are TRULY ready to put in the work to elevate to your next level, looking for a coach that is going to support you through the process, and help you understand your worth!”
Audrey Lynn Johnson, Senior Executive
“Jennifer's coaching and elevation strategies have been instrumental in the improved effectiveness of our mastermind group which has helped each of us to think differently about personal and business growth, and as a result we have increased our clientele and sales in each of the last three years. Jennifer has a strong and practical background, and she's a creative disrupter in the personal branding industry. Her stuff works and she challenges you to confidently acknowledge your value and embrace your influence for greater impact – try Jennifer!”