This is a sample of what past clients have said about Steve Bowman's consulting and coaching.

Drew Peloso, CEO, Onclave Software

"Before working with Steve we struggled to condense our message into an easily digestible form. But in just a few hours, after listening thoughtfully to our ideas and whiteboard ramblings, Steve was able to cut through the clutter and sharpen it into a concise presentation, and with one third the slides.

"An investor complimented me, saying, 'We don't usually see slides this clear and easy to understand.' Hiring Steve was a smart move, money well spent. He really helped us move the ball forward."

Coleman O'Murchu, CFO, Tangerine Technologies

"The sessions with Steve were intense and stimulating. He made us think hard, not only about the presentation but also about what our business really is. His coaching focused and sharpened our central message.

"He also gave us a lot of specific feedback about our slides-they were too complicated and weren't illustrating what we wanted them to illustrate. The result has been a crisper, more-focused delivery. When we present to investors now, it's much easier for them to grasp what we do, our value proposition, and our competitive advantage."

John Possumato, CEO, DriveItAway.com

"It was amazing how quickly Steve understood the essence of our business. We were too far into the details to be able to see how to communicate it to outsiders. In a very short time he helped us distill a lot of specific information into a form they could grasp immediately.

"Steve taught us a way of presenting that has carried over into almost every other presentation we've done since, even ones on different topics. He showed us how to sharpen and refine our PowerPoint slides, and how to coordinate them with the verbal presentation.

"What came out of the experience was a very tight presentation that makes investors want to dig deeper and know more about our company."

Kaydon Stanzione, CEO, Advanced Logic Systems, Inc.

"Steve, you are brilliant. The pitch was a big success. Although this VC prefers later-stage companies, he spent 2 hours with us (a long time), and raised excellent questions. It's obvious to me that was the direct result of your design because he understood our value. Please use me as a reference. You have won over another client!!!"

Tom Coffey, CEO, CallFX

"Steve, the Pitch Doctor, showed us how to speak the VC's language. Before, we tended to talk too much about the technology. He guided us to talk about the business issues, such as what customer problem we solve, our value proposition and pricing model, marketing strategy, and competitive advantages-why we're going to win.

"He made it more concise too. I started out with a meandering, 20-minute presentation. Now I say more, but in half the time.

"I'm really happy with the way Steve helped us focus our presentation on our key differentiating factors. Now, whether we're giving a formal presentation or answering investor questions at a trade-show, we're confident we're saying the things that will lead to a decision to invest in us."

Bill Walsh, CEO, Total Worth Financials

"I was having trouble explaining my complex financial services business to investors. Steve helped me discover what my business is all about at the core, and then distill it into a concise value proposition. Now, when I describe what I do, they get it."

Gil Beyda, CEO, Net2itive

"Steve's input on my VC presentation was invaluable. I've made many VC presentations before-both for this company and my last company-and I thought I had a great presentation. After spending some time with Steve, I realized I still had a long way to go. He focused the message of my presentation, clarified the important points, and logically organized it. He revolutionized my presentation."