"I went through and recalculated business generated from CBL leads from the time I started (about 21 months ago):

Leads received: 43
New clients: 29 (9 prospects still in the pipeline who will most certainly become clients)
Average time to convert lead to being a client: 6 months
Total gross commissions: $14,829
Second and Third generation clients received from referals of referals: 7
Total gross commissions from second and third generation clients: $11,017
Return on CBL investment: 3887% return

Compared to other forms of advertising (print, radio, telephone ad, mailings, etc.) CBL has been the most cost effective."
- Matte Simmons; Financial Advisor; CBL of Westminster

 

Note: Matte recently (February, 2007) told me that his ROI is now at 5000% - that is pretty darn amazing!

“I am very pleased with my choice to be a member of Colorado Business Leads (CBL). The advantage with being a CBL member are that Mark Hiatt is very proactive in promoting the organization. His innovative ideas are very helpful in growing my chapter. He is instrumental in providing guests as prospective members each week. I have been associated with other "Leads Organizations" and found his approach more supportive. He is always available to resolve any issues and provides insight in how to make an organization successful. His positive attitude and integrity have been a key ingredient in the success of our Chapter. I have known Mark for several years and highly recommend joining his organization.”
- Cindy Ward; Gift Baskets; President of CBL of DTC

“The CBL All-Chapter meetings (a meeting whereby all CBL chapters meet three times each year to network with each other) are definitely worth the investment in time. Not only did I meet excellent professionals to add to my network. I also encountered some potential clients. After doing a 30-second commercial for the group, complemented by a doorprize, many people approached me with their interest. I received 12 solid leads which led to 5 face-to-face meetings.”
- Jennifer Stellar; Advertising Sales

Networking Seminar testimonials:

“Mark (Hiatt) defines networking and teaches you how to use it as a powerful tool to help grow your business!”
- Sarah McHugh; Newport Furnishings; Denver, CO

“If you want to learn the hows and whys of networking, this is where you need to be.”
- Linda Bird; Paralegal & Office Support; Colorado Springs, CO

“Fun, Fun, Fun! – and useful information.”
- Deiadra Dissen Swartz; Business Owner; Englewood, CO