Testimonials

I started coaching with Debbie De Grote at Forward Coaching in April 2020, during the pandemic lockdown. Debbie has helped me to evaluate my business and pivot to the new normal. She has coached me through difficult transactions, guides me in expanding my lead generation techniques, and motivates me when I am discouraged. What I like about Debbie vs. some of the other real estate coaches is her non-confrontational approach with scripting, lead generating and negotiating. The Forward Coaching member portal has a wealth of information and scripts to help you expand your business. I started doing virtual events during the pandemic, which has helped me position myself as a real estate wise advisor. The Forward Coaching member portal provides the presentation slides, along with consumer guides, and templates for invitations. From a template in the resource center, I recently mailed handwritten letters to a community my buyers want to live in and got an 8% response rate! The weekly training webinars also provide valuable and relevant information and training. My business has grown since I started coaching with Debbie in a very challenging year. The business planning training has enabled me to evaluate my business and a set plan in place for a record-breaking year in 2021! I highly recommend coaching with Forward Coaching…best decision I made in 2020.

I just received the notice that I am being recognized by our board of Realtors for being in the top 10% (top 2500)! I couldn’t have done it without all the wise coaching of Dave Clark. I am glad you didn’t just let me quit when I didn’t think it would work a few years ago. You took an hour or more on the phone to listen and gave it thought before connecting Dave and I. Dave has stuck with me through the sometimes roller-coaster of life and work for the past few years and done it with joy. When I started to stray from my goals, he was right there to bring me back. He listened to my excuses patiently and then pushed me to go further than I ever thought I could. I appreciate all the training and connections you have provided me over the years – Tuesday group calls, listing & event trainings, resources, and now the Advanced Admin course. You have given so much. I truly enjoyed being invited into your Coeur d’Alene home a few years ago and the great networking and education there. You and Dave (and your family) are making a difference in my life and business. I really appreciate you all so very much.

We have been coaching clients with Karyn Kochanowski for over one year. To say that she has helped us in our business would not even begin to describe how much she has helped us. Karyn is always available, even in between our coaching sessions, to review ideas and marketing pieces and to help us improve our follow up plans. Karyn is always upbeat and encouraging and she works hard to keep us accountable. She was invaluable in assisting us with our year end planning at the end of 2018 and has kept us on task throughout 2019. She is the reason that we are able to keep our eyes on the prize. We cannot recommend her services more highly. She has truly been a great resource for us to be able to reach our goals. We plan on working with her for many years to come. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about Karyn and her tremendous professional coaching.

I have been coached by Alyssa for over a year and have gone from feeling overwhelmed to much more focused and in control of my business. Alyssa has guided me with insights into how I work with clients, marketing, and organization. Instead of a million directions, Alyssa has helped me determine a path that works with my strengths. Her calm demeanor and encouraging words have truly helped me create a manageable, growing business. As a coaching client, I take advantage of the webinars and the retreats Debbie offers. The Listing Language resource has taken me from a 30% close rate on marketing presentations to a 70% close rate and I’m excited to continue working with Alyssa to close even more transactions this year.

Debbie De Grote’s coaching is the customized program I’m doing now and have been doing for the past few years. Debbie used to work for Mike Ferry and was a top producer across the nation. The reason I chose her coaching team was because her coaches are highly sought after for perfecting the “seller” part of the business. I had the tech stuff down and I needed a coaching firm that understood how to grow that part of the business. Their coaching has been an invaluable resource for doubling my real estate business year over year. His program is centered around building my real estate business with no hidden agenda. He has provided tools and techniques to assist me in dealing with challenging situations. From personnel development, client acquisition and overall brokerage management, I always know I have a coach I can trust. The coaching style is a hands-on, consultative approach and I’m always excited to uncover potential problems and discuss probable solutions with him at our meetings.

I just want to thank Debbie De Grote for the faculty coaching program that has helped me grow alongside Gus’ coaching! I did a buyer consultation yesterday with a couple referred to me. I learned that they have met 15 agents over the past few months during open houses, several showed them properties. They informed me that they decided to work with me. Thank you Debbie and the team!

I want to thank you, Debbie. What you’ve created is invaluable. I enjoy learning from you and Gus. I really hope that I can grow better and be more skilled at listing proposal this coming year. The past three years have been exciting, growing my business over 400%! There is no debate in my mind about the quality or ability that Debbie and her team demonstrate in assisting Business owners / sales people to achieve higher levels of success. They are in front of cutting edge technology. They’re in tune to today’s markets which helps to direct any salesperson in the right path through a plan tailored for their needs.

Working with Mary has been awesome. First, from the beginning, it really felt like we were “matched” properly of what dynamic I needed in our business / yet also relatable on a personal level as well. That has been such a refreshing experience compared to previous experiences with coaching in the past. Second, Mary brings a fun & friendly approach to our sessions, yet with a nice balance of getting right to the point & discussing most important topics for that session. I have really enjoyed working together & more importantly growing with her as my coach. The information she has used in her own business, sharing sheets, auto plans, etc. has been such a time saver and provided so much value beyond our sessions.

When I signed up with Dave, about a year ago, I was making about $82,000. Well in this past year Dave has helped me to excel to over 6 figures. I owe that to Dave. Dave has been a huge inspiration to me, as well as Debbie De Grote’s program. They have guided me through the last year to more than double my income. Not only am I able to talk to Dave every other week for our scheduled appointment, but I also am able to call, text or email him and he answers questions for me. He’s able to help me and guide me. My business has absolutely blossomed. I will continue to make the investment in Dave and in coaching because it helps me to not only be a better agent, a better mother, a better person all the way around, but it really is amazing coaching. It’s not just about our business; it really is a holistic aspect. And if you’re out there thinking about having a coach and on the fence about it, the coaching program and specifically Dave Clark have absolutely been a huge blessing to me and my family. So Dave is wonderful and absolutely who I owe this huge increase in my business to.

I have been working with Debbie’s program and my personal business coach for almost 2 years now.  My coach has helped transform my business routine, worked with me on staff corrections and improved administration procedures, increase my daily efficiency as a veteran agent with 30 years’ experience, and introduced me to valuable ideas for increasing my production, improving my methods and also to other professional agents whom share similar ethics and career goals. She is a powerhouse of “Can Do” mentality and leaves no corner of my business unchecked. I highly recommend Debbie’s team for the coaches’ coaching skills —whether to a new recruit seeking to have the best start to their career, or to an established veteran such as myself who is the proverbial old dog needing to learn new tricks.  My coach makes a positive difference in my business and keeps my mental focus more sharp and steady than I could ever manage without her help.