Testimonials
The ‘Streetwise MBA’ curriculum is designed to be customized to the specific needs of each entrepreneur in the program. For this reason, most Interise entrepreneurs immediately see the value of the ‘Streetwise MBA.’. As they work to implement their growth plans, entrepreneurs understand that they are being held accountable not only to themselves and their employees but also to their Interise peers, instructor, and Private Sector Network members.
The testimonials featured on this page offer a glimpse into how the Interise program has benefited some of the entrepreneurs who have completed our ‘Streetwise MBA’ program.
“I very much enjoyed the lessons, stories, insight and camaraderie that I experienced in the 'StreetWise MBA™'. I continue to encourage other business people to sign on for the 2009 classes."
Bob DickersonBoston2008“I didn’t have a network of people to draw from, and I felt isolated as a business owner. The 'StreetWise MBA™' program gave me the time to pick the brains of business professionals who really helped me and my company.”
Charlene DohertyWorcester2007“When I started the 'StreetWise MBA™' program, I did $1-$2 million a year. One year later, I’m already sitting on $6 million in contracts. It’s amazing!”
Al CanzaterWorcester2007- “In the last 9 months, the amount of knowledge that my fellow entrepreneurs and I have gained and applied to our individual businesses from the ‘StreetWise MBA™' program is absolutely astounding.”Josh FullerWorcester2008
- “The ‘StreetWise MBA’™ program took me ‘out of the woods’ and allowed me to spend quality time looking at the bigger picture. I realized that other entrepreneurs were out there facing similar challenges to me – I went from isolation to I.C.E.”Glynn LloydBoston2004
- “As a woman who has been in business for more than two decades, I found the ‘StreetWise MBA’™ program to be one of the best investments I could have made in myself and my business.”Collette PhilipsBoston2006
- “The 'StreetWise MBA'™ program has provided the tools and fresh inspiration I need to scale my business. I now feel I have a plan and the resources to double my sales, increase the number of employees, and double my net profit margin over the next three years.”Tom SiouiWorcester2007
- The ‘StreetWise MBA’™ program has been helpful to me and my business in so many ways. But the real treasure has been in collaborating with my very special peers who I know I will continue to stay in contact with.Victoria AdjamiBoston2008
- I really do think the 'StreetWise MBA™' is a great program. I didn't realize how little I knew and how much more there was/is to learn until I completed this fantastic course with the support of my instructor and peers!Nancy DefazioBoston2008
“When you’re trying to run a business, you tend to keep you head down and wear many hats. The ‘StreetWise MBA’™ program helped me take a step back and look at what I was doing.”
Bill SpeckerWorcester2007We had a great dynamic in our group. Although we a very wide range of businesses, we faced similar business challenges. We all know each other very well now. We’re good friends and can really talk to each other thanks to the ‘StreetWise MBA’™ program.
Scott BakerBoston2007
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