Testimonials
Aside from growing revenue and profitability, managing risk is one of the most important things we can do to create/preserve value for our company.
Dan has helped us to manage our risks over the past few years in a number of ways – first, by helping us identify and quantify the events that might cause disruptions to our operations and/or put the company in jeopardy, and then by guiding us in the development of plans to avoid, mitigate and recover from these events.
Where insurance has been part of the solution, he has helped us by working with our broker to shape the coverages to best suit our needs. For a company like ours that is that not large enough to support a full-time risk manager, putting to use Dan’s experience and efforts on a fractional basis is a great solution; it has certainly worked well for us.
Never in a million years when I contracted with you to help me with business continuity planning and crisis management, did I imagine we would be dealing with a viral pandemic and its effects on us personally, in our businesses, and in our society at large.
Given that we have a complex family business, where we are making a succession transition from my husband — who is also the founder — to me, I knew I had challenges on my hands. In the past ten years our single focus company has expanded within our niche of the equestrian field and developed into four separate business entities within a corporate holding structure. I knew I wanted help from someone who could offer practical, topical suggestions based on experience and knowledge. I also knew I had several possible crisis issues I was likely to face at some point, again both internal and external, and I knew enough to recognize the probability and the need for a valuable perspective and expert guidance. I knew I didn’t want to handle a crisis alone and without expertise.
I knew I needed to really focus on my business continuity plan and you kept gently, but regularly prodding me. You were readily available to use as a sounding board, and your mere presence gave me a sense of confidence and knowledge that I had capable advisers at my side.
And then COVID 19 hit and the world as we knew turned upside down and inside out. We were in the midst of a society-wide shut down and economic disaster. What you provided was perspective, sound advice, and the ability to serve as a resource to me as I figure out how to get my companies, my fabulous teams, and myself to the other side. I know I can also count on you to provide guidance for how to recover and be positioned to recognize and pursue opportunities.
Thank you for being a valuable adviser to The Langer Group.
When our club suffered a cart barn fire, Dan was a lighthouse of solid information and practical recommendations. Most importantly, he translated the language our insurance brokers and carriers were speaking and presented it to my board in a way that moved a difficult process forward.
Dan has a knack for asking the question everyone in the room wishes they’d thought to ask. Whether you’re looking at a renewal or facing complex questions about your club’s insurance, he’s an invaluable asset to have on your side. His knowledge saved our club thousands of dollars and helped steer our board discussions to meaningful places.
I’d recommend Dan to any fellow GM, and I’d welcome him back to our boardroom anytime.
In working with Dan, I have come to understand the difference between a consultant and a coach. I found that I needed to get to the next level in my position but couldn’t get there by myself.
Dan hasn’t told me how to run my business, he has coached me to understand how to think strategically rather than from a task-oriented mindset that I grew up with.
He has helped me succeed in putting a vision together for our company to push us into the next five years.
I’d recommend Dan Weedin to any business owner looking to improve their own leadership skills or to have Dan help one or more of your key staff members to help you stay focused on your company goals without distraction.
Dan is a pro at asking the right questions, presenting appropriate challenges and remaining steadfast in his accountability expectations for the best outcome possible.
He used your goals as the thesis for his regular interactions so every interaction will lead to a positive outcome for the goals set forth at the beginning of the campaign.
I set some very lofty goals and told Dan to make a believer out of me.
He has accomplished in four months what I didn’t believe was possible in a full year.
The results from working with Dan are being able to take ideas and concepts and quickly turning them into action and implementation.
Just like professional athletes, executives need coaches and trainers to retain, build and improve necessary skills. Dan Weedin provides an important forum for studying and drilling on important leadership skills.
Dan’s energetic approach makes the process fun and highly engaging while providing tangible take-a-ways to put to work immediately
As a small business owner, I would (and have) highly recommend Dan to anyone who cares about the well-being of its business and its employees.
The peace of mind of having a plan of action from the likely to the unlikeliest of events is priceless.
Dan is a consummate high-level professional, who has a deep understanding of people and business and all the nuances that go along with it.
Not only did he take extra time to understand my personal and business needs, but it feels like he became a true friend in the process.
We have both personal and business needs for insurance and Dan makes you feel like he is a friend who is helping you navigate the complexity of making decisions without trying to upsell you, but rather by educating you on the pros and cons of each product.
He acts as an advocate for you and is an expert in his knowledge, and a warm engaging human in his interactions.
I couldn’t recommend him more, especially as the insurance landscape seems to become less and less customer-friendly every year.
The thing that I appreciate most is that Dan truly get to know your business.
He works to understand your successes, your operations, your goals.
THEN he can best understand you and strategize solutions that are right for you. This makes all the difference to a small business owner.
Dan Weedin has been an invaluable partner to Intuli.
His personal touch is what sets him apart as he truly understands our needs and tailors his advice accordingly.
He’s incredibly flexible, always available, and consistently goes above and beyond to support us.
We highly recommend him to any business seeking a trusted advisor with real expertise and heart.
We consider Dan part of the Intuli family.
I’ve been working with Dan for almost five years, and I can confidently say that his impact on both my personal and professional life has been transformative.
Dan has the knack for keeping me motivated, not just in my career, but in all aspects of life. His guidance has been a cornerstone in helping me stay on track with my various work goals, ensuring I’m not just setting targets but also achieving them.
But it’s not just my career where Dan has made a significant difference. He’s been instrumental in my weight loss journey. With Dan’s support, I’ve lost 80 lbs! He didn’t just help me shed the weight; he provided me with the resources and knowledge to adopt a healthier lifestyle and maintain my progress.
His approach goes beyond temporary fixes; he enables lasting change. Thanks to Dan, I’m healthier, more motivated, and continually making progress.
The value we received from working with Dan can be summed up in one word…Focus! Everyone knows how easy it is to get distracted in business. With Dan’s help we moved a major project forward in a matter of 60 days that we had been discussing as a management team for the last three years.
Dan is an amazing coach. He not only guides to me a level of clarity that has been instrumental in achieving my goals, but also provided a role model for what I hope to achieve in my own business. He is charming and funny but also fearless and sharp. I recommend Dan with the utmost confidence.
Dan will help you to grow further and faster. He creates positive change with positive psychology, but also creates sustainable results through the mastery of the skills and behaviors required for ongoing success. You need Dan’s help, as so many others have.
Dan led our department team in a day of team building. As the facilitator he was prepared, engaging and dynamic. We accomplished the goals set out; increase communication, breakdown barriers and to have a day of appreciation and fun. Post meeting survey results indicated the day was worthwhile.
Our firm hired Dan to enhance our annual Strategic Planning meeting. Dan provided me with the encouragement I needed to use my creativity when making a presentation regardless of the audience. The result, a presentation that usually consists of numbers and stats turned into a fun way to show our staff having fun together while considering our future plans.
