Testimonials

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Consulting Testimonials

D. Charles - CEO - Nature Selection
"Tony delivered both personally and through his business valuable learnings and a structure in development terms which has made our business more successful."

Jamie Duffield – Co Owner Revolution IT
"Tony Gattari is a really inspirational trainer and motivational speaker. He has really fired our team up and helped us to position our offering at an enterprise level. Our sales team were blown away by his insight into different personality types of our customers/decision makers and the techniques on how to negotiate and close deals. We have subsequently engaged Tony to assist us with formulating a Sales and Marketing plan."

George Gatt - Managing Director - The Office Builders
"I was very happy that Tony as a business consultant  actually provided what he said he would in his written proposal. Almost to the letter he delivered what we expected and this I believe can be rare in my experience with some business trainers. – My team were also very happy with the way the information was communicated and they all understood what was required of them going forward."

Annie Knowles - Marketing/Administration - We Find Houses
"The impact program is thorough and valuable to any business looking to achieve success in their business. They assist you in understanding the importance of setting very clear and very specific strategies and goals/targets within a definite timeframe, moving through the plan step by step, the follow up is fantastic and the team are warm and friendly. Highly recommended for any business looking to take their business to the next level."

Wayne Phillips - Director - Phillips Data Group
"I was first introduced to Tony via a friend, we attended his Ignite Seminar. His public presentation was second to none, I left the seminar equipped and prepared to address the glaring issues within my business. I am now using the work book we were given at the Ignite conference, to make the necessary adjustments firstly in me then in the business."

Yulius Santoso - Director - Lucky You Found Me
"Tony Gattari is a gifted marketing and business guru without the fluffy bits. We love Tony's pragmatic, no non-sense approach to business strategy. He is passionate, service minded and goes out of his way to add value to his clients. Furthermore, Tony is lots of FUN... please beware: his enthusiasm and boundless energy is contagious!!!"

Anthony Harrison - Managing Director - Brandwave
"Tony is a gift to business owners. He is insightful, knowledgable and very funny. Through his open transparent style of story-telling he has the ability to weave business principals with real life situations resulting in practical solutions you remember and apply. There is none like Tony and I recommend to do yourself a favour and engage his services."

Matt Barnes -  Underdog Clothing Pty Ltd
"Just wanted to say thanks for your time and for the great advice yesterday - really appreciate it - I only wish I had come across your Achievers Group website sooner.   Thanks also for the CD and 'Marketing Success' book which I started last night - really looking forward to coming to your seminar later in the year!"

Brett Samuel - Director - Platypus Online
"Working with The Achievers Group has brought clarity to our business.
Clarity has brought results:
Last month we were up 70% on the same month last year.
Year to date we are up 21%.
Quite a result for a 23 year old business.
We are now working with Tony to develop systems that maximise growth while minimising dependence on any one person.
To see the results in action checkout www.PlatypusOnline.com.au. Thank you Achievers Group!"

Sorna Devadas - 5 Pages
"I value Tony's input into my life and my business. He has a clear grasp on the correct priorities and foundations it takes to build a successful business. Listening to Tony is like having a concentrated vitamin. There's so many practical and valuable ideas that are delivered with a striking enthusiasm that you can only go one way if you listen, up :-) His material is based on timeless principles, a raw passion and a genuine care for other people. Highly recommended! :-)" Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative

Jenny Silverii - Special Projects Manager - Learning, ASK Learning
"Tony is an absolute guru in the retail industry. Tony is dedicated, full of passion and energy. If you want to know about sales and marketing of your product, Tony is your man!"

Abdullah Aksu - Consultant - Nu Solutions
"Tony is a very professional and motivated individual who has helped our organisation in the area of professional development. I have found Tony to be very honest, trustworthy and helpful with the dealings that we have had with him."

Daniel Steinhauer – Founder and CEO of Burnalive
"Tony has not only been instrumental in building my business but inspirational in my personal growth. Try to find a man with more energy and zeal for life and someone who believes in people the way he does, whether it is deserved or not. I cannot recommend Tony strongly enough. Tony is a cracker speaker too...."

"Kingy" King - Founder - ASK Solutions
"Tony Gattari is one of a rare breed who is prepared to back himself and give it everything he has got. He is a true GURU in the retail space and I would recommend him to anyone wanting to develop in that market sector. High energy and Passion are key components of his deliverables Great bloke too Kingy."

Bill Crichton - Director and General Manager - Sanyo Australia and New Zealand
"Tony Gattari can best be described as a man "with business in his blood". His ability to create "win - win" scenario's make him a standout in the cut throat world of IT and Consumer products retailing. Tony is a unique person with an ability to bring the best out in people."

Ivan Ang - Partner and Wealth Adviser - Fitzpatricks Financial Advisers
"Tony's approach to work and life is to be admired. He openly tells people that he has made wrong business decisions in the past but it's those lessons that he has learnt from them, and more importantly, how he has overcome them, that makes what he teaches so much more valuable as well as entertaining. If you've never heard Tony speak before, do yourself a favour and get along to one of his many presentations. If you can't, buy his book! You won't regret it!"

Peter Irvine - Co –Founder of Gloria Jeans
"Tony has a passion for business with a desire to see business people and businesses succeed. He has built companies as a hands on operator and understands setting vision, motivating the sales force, cashflows and marketing. Tony is the ultimate sales person."

David Berkman - Joint Managing Director - Flexirent
"Tony's quick intuitive and clear thinking, matched with a natural feel for what makes people tick, gives him an exceptional ability to cut through the static and make things happen."

Barrie Gaubert - Director - Iden Group
"Tony was a real innovator and motivator for our business, and really helped us to get on track with our new direction. Great personality and very well liked by all in the sales team."

Shirley Jenkins - Snapit and Scrapit
"Tony Gattari & Shaun Mooney from The Achievers Group, my mentors, who have been unbelievably kind & supportive to me over the last 17 months. They are biz smart guys."

Jason & Vanessa Wilson - Sani Hire
"...I must say that you have certainly inspired us, opened up our minds, exposed us & the business to a huge amount of new material, ideas & strategies that are helping us work on ourselves, & more on the business rather than in it, which is our ultimate Goal..."
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Karl Haidenbauer and Dominic Crinitis - Australian Pool Company
"...Your genuine support has helped us to aim for greater goals and you have showed us how to make them achievable..."
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Mark Kelly - Managing Director - Fashion Line Pty Ltd
"...Personally I have grown and now feel confident that I can work "on" not "in" my business. Your enthusiasm, passion, wisdom and commitment have allowed us to dream bigger..."
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Sam Mannah - Director - Littles Child Restraints
"...Every meeting we have with Tony has always been challenging, stretching our thinking which has made the business more exciting learning to work on our business not working in it...."
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Bart Tonna - Principal - Mortgage Choice
"...Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, your insight and most importantly, your wisdom. They have become truly invaluable to me and to my business..."
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Nigel Saunders - Wine Society

"Participating in this workshop has helped me achieve a new perception of myself stemming from an understanding of life blooming from the roots of my belief system, applying these challenging techniques will transform past fears into future goals."

Victoria Rohan - Wine Society
"The breakdown of the day was great – kept our attention all day. The tools are totally transferable and because they were broken down into simple steps , there easy to remember and apply."

James Roser - Wine Society
"Highlighting the importance of a positive mindset and identifying broad characteristics of customers which will assist with how they can be successfully approached."

Tracy Lucas
"We have worked with Tony Gattari from Achievers Group for the past 12 months. We are now doing personal business coaching with him. Tony is an incredible guy with so much passion for what he does, which is to help others build successful businesses. His passion and enthusiasm are infectious. We always feel so motivated and encouraged after a meeting with Tony - but it's not just hype, Tony gives us the tools and keys to success to implement and grow not only our business, but ourselves. Tony you are incredible!"

Laurence Harrould
"My partner & I had a couple of sessions with Tony to address issues we were having in the sales area of our coaching business. Tony was extremely helpful, made things very clear for us and we found an immediate impact on our level of success."

Business Workshop Testimonials

Michael Schildberger– Executive Chairman of Business Essentials
"Tony is unique. He has a regular segment on our Business Essentials audio CDs and our subscribers love him. He knows sales better than anyone else we have used over 25 years. Not only has he achieved amazing results in the selling world he has the tremendous ability to teach others. He is a motivator extraordinaire because he has an ongoing passion and is an extremely likeable person."

Mike Jeffs - Managing Director - Network Communications
"I have had more positive feedback concerning your sessions, than anything we have ever done in the past - which is a wonderful testament to the gifting and abilities the Lord has blessed you with. The troops have gained much from your sessions/experience and hopefully the results this year will reflect an increase in their capacity to grab hold of and run with the concepts and ideas you imparted to us all."

Brett Johnson - Sales and Marketing Manager Focus Press
"Tony is a no nonsense down to earth communicator who can easily adapt to the audience - down & dirty through to professional & sophisticated - this is an art within itself & along with his clarity of thinking allows him to deliver training/consultancy that hits the money!"

Richard Eastmead - Franchise Owner - The Good Guys Penrith
"Tony Gattari's training was a breath of fresh air. He talks of ways to increase sales and margin and shows how to implement these strategies in "the real world". All staff gained some benefit from this training and attitude of sales people towards the customer has changed for the better. His positive attitude gives the staff confidence that these changes work."

John Watkins- Founder and CEO of Biocycle
"Tony was employed by us to get a stronger bond with fellow workers. To bring together the Sales Team and the Administration Team. His style of delivery was fresh exciting and filled with energy. He is by far the best presenter that we have had."

Matthew Semple - Franchisee - Harvey Norman Computer Store - Auburn
"The Harvey Norman computer store managers left Tony Gattari's presentation pumped! His raw enthusiasm and obvious credibility in the subject matter had made significant impact on their understanding of the profession they were in - SALES. There was no skepticism. There was no confusion. The simplicity in which Tony tackled the issue's of how to maximize each customers purchase potential meant all 183 managers had some tangible tools to take back to their businesses and drive their sales team's performance further. It was without doubt one of the more relevant presentations I've I heard on retail sales."

Brett Mark - Director - Noah Group
"Tony certainly made his mark with the Noah Group, his hands on approach and down to earth strategies compelled us to increase and do more for our clients. Tony presented to every department and met them at their level, the impact and passion from our team has been fantastic. His direct approach, humour and professionalism had all of us completing his workbooks with enthusiasm. Tony challenged us in all areas of business from customer service to cash flow management, his direct approach created thought provoking teamwork with our staff that actually works! We have been greatly enriched and now all of us at the Noah Group have moved to new level of business, systems and customer service– thanks to Tony."

Luke Neale - Save on Bills
"Tony Gattari is one of the most gifted and naturally engaging speakers I have encountered in all my years of running large businesses. As managing Director of a national Franchise Business, Core Training for new franchisees is extremely important to us, and finding someone with the right balance of experience, knowledge, personalism and relatability was extremely important, especially to the eventual success of our franchisees. We could not be happier with the sales and business training provided to our newest franchisees by Tony. They were not only informed and motivated but all made comment on the ability of Tony to relate to them on a their level. They left the training with a belief in themselves, thanks to Tony. Thanks so much, and we'll see you at Lindeman in a few months!"

Bob Beaumont - MD of Beaumont Tiles - AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE PLACE TO BUY TILES.
"Credibility and enthusiasm are two of the key components to success. They are also something that Tony Gattari has in truck loads.
Tony has worked with Beaumont Tiles to help inspire and educate our managers and Franchisees and we keep inviting him back! ... so something must be working!
I love the great mix Tony achieves between everyday practicality of face to face customer contact with getting the philosophy right. I strongly recommend Tony’s CDs and books for anyone who wants to capture or recapture an exciting vision for their business."

Steve Lynch - Sky Partners
"Tony is a insightful and a gifted communicator. His thought provoking seminars are full of progressive ideas delivered in a very practical user friendly manner. Tony is a true motivator who succeeds in getting people focused on what’s important to succeed. The thing I like most of all is that he just doesn’t talk about ‘doing it’ he has ‘done it’."

Terence O'Mahony - Owner - Icon Business Solutions
"Tony and I met in Portugal and spent an intensive training week together. Tony is the most charismatic trainer that I have met, not an act he really knows his stuff - as he is also the most learned, and studious, continuously reading books, thirsty for more knowledge - that he can transfer like no other. If you get the chance to go to one of his seminars it will change your life."

Paul Line - General Manager - Telcoinabox
"Tony Gattari delivers the fundamentals of business success without distraction from a short-term motivational buzz. His passionate and down-to-earth presenting style inspires strategic planning to implement within the business over the coming months and years, setting him apart from the stereotypical ‘motivators’ who make you feel all-powerful at the time but convey no meaningful message or ideas to actual help grow your business. With a ‘real world’ approach and practical suggestions, his teachings are simple to translate into everyday practise."

Luke Neale - CoFounder - Save On Bills
"Tony Gattari is a passionate and experience speaker who has imparted life and insight into our franchise network. His personal approach to business is refreshing and unlike many he speaks from personal experience. He has the ability to appeal to all personality types and brings out the best without the 'cookie cutter' approach. Highly recommended!"

Matthew Denehy - Founder - Eagle Insurance
"I engaged Tony to speak at an industry conference as i have been listening to Tony speak on a business CD and he was very impressive with his thoughts. He engaged the audience very well with his true life stories about how he built Harvey Norman's computer division and how he helps over 100 businesses continue to succeed. I am listening to his business mastery CD series at the moment and his teaching's are very real and pertinent to every business."

Linda Austin - Proprietor Computers and Communication - Harvey Norman Kawana Waters
"The impact on staff was dramatic to say the least. Tony Gattari was invited to Speak to the staff at Harvey Norman Kawana Waters. The purpose of this was to refocus and adjust thinking of all staff. The workshop Tony used was The Winning Attitude. The impact on staff was dramatic to say the least. I have witnessed an immediate change in motivation, attitude and general improvement in performance. The impact of the messages Tony gave reached many in different ways. This has made my progress with the staff more efficient and effective, as their thinking has been cleared for new progress. Many staff asked to be put onto Tony's email so they can continue to be in touch with his ongoing messaging of development. The staff were very keen to know when we are having the next training workshop. Many thanks Tony for your positive injection. We all gained so much."

Simon Parnell - Store proprietor - Harvey Norman Innisfail
"One member of staff has almost overnight started achieving 20+% gross profit and is looking for ways to take it to 21/22%." I can honestly say that 3 weeks down the track I still hear the staff commenting on how they have used the training information to resolve a situation or make a very profitable sale. One member of staff has almost overnight started achieving 20+% gross profit the last 3 weeks and is looking for ways to take it to 21-22%. We now know it's the little things that make a difference and your training helped us to see that sometimes we over look the little things in search of that bigger prize. To finish, a true story. We've all heard of those thank-you cards that we should send to important customers. We've all heard it but do we do it??? So I decided this time to actually try the thank you card idea. After one of my staff sold an $8000 Plasma TV I decided to send the card to the customer. About a week later the lady returned to the store and was that touched by the card she purchased a laptop from us with extras. We are now going on to produce our own thank you cards using a digital camera and a photo of all the staff which not only says thanks but advertises what you can do with digital imaging ...THE LITTLE THINGS!!!"

Tony Christian - Director & Chief Executive Australia - Herbert Insurance Group
"Just a brief note to say how much I enjoyed your presentation, and also your book and the CD. We have actually incorporated many of your themes into our Marketing Strategy which we had already been working on and they ALL fitted in very easily & were well received by the sales staff – and myself."

Paul Bernhardt - Proprietor Computers and Communication - Harvey Norman Balgowlah
"We are continuing to work with Achievers Group because we get results. Having been involved in many skills training and sales training programs from the world renowned Fortune Group to Tony Robbins and the like; Achievers Group has got it right!

The content of the programs is so customer centric that I was able to measure immediate success in our environment. Being customer specific all the modules we have completed have motivated and invigorated our team simply because it's in their language and every one of the staff from the new recruit to the old hardened veterans related comfortably to Tony's message. We are continuing to work with Achievers Group because we get results.  I would recommend the program to any business that is smart enough to get smarter!"

Geoff van der Vegt - Proprietor Computers and Communication - Harvey Norman Bundall
"The passion and enthusiasm of Tony towards his work rubs off on the audience. Harvey Norman Bundall have had two presentations from Tony and thoroughly enjoyed both. The passion and enthusiasm of Tony towards his work rubs off on the audience. Tony's down to earth and simple language approach enables his presentation to be easily understood and integrated into the work environment. After the presentations we saw a notable change in our staff toward the sales process and in their personal confidence. I recommend Tony to anyone looking for an energy boost for their staff and business."

Oxana Brovchenko - Sales Executive - Focus Press Pty Ltd

"I couldn’t help but notice that this workshop is not for everyone, perhaps because not everyone is ready to change even if for the better. But if people are looking for the tools to quickly and considerably improve their game and to start working smarter rather then harder, they should definitely try this. And to those people that will, I say: beware, this course is not a miracle pill for all your problems, no course ever is, but it will teach you to keep your bearings and to gain the momentum when other fouler."

Troy Thomas - Computer Proprietor - Domayne Liverpool
"Since Tony's training 2 weeks ago we have been able to increase our gross profit by an extra 2-3 % which is great and just proves the impact Tony's enthusiasm brings. Tony's sales training was great. I questioned all the staff the next morning as to their thoughts and they were all very impressed. He has so much energy and enthusiasm it certainly keeps them interested for the full time. All of my staff said they got a lot from his presentation and even some of the guys who thought they were pretty hot sales people got a lot from it. Even after the sales training was over all of the computer staff stayed back for about 1/2 hour just chatting and asking questions which Tony was more than happy to answer. Since Tony's training we have been able to increase our gross profit by an extra 2 - 3 % which is great and just proves the impact his enthusiasm brings. I will certainly have Tony back and I would recommend Tony to anyone who is considering getting him to do some training at their store."
 

Malcolm Freeby - Manager- Residential Services, Teen Challenge NSW inc
"Tony's impact on our organisation has been astounding. It is with great delight that I recommend Mr Tony Gattari. Teen Challenge NSW operates a residential rehabilitation and training centre for men aged between 17 and 40 years old. These men have come from a variety of backgrounds but all share the common fight to overcome substance abuse and other addictive behaviours. Tony's impact on our organisation has been astounding. A very busy businessman, Tony finds the time to visit our Chester Hill campus regularly, imparting his knowledge from the corporate world. Our students value the time and effort that Tony extends to them. They enjoy his presentation style and the quality of the information presented to them. Tony has also helped our organisation obtain work experience placements with major retail companies for our completing students and actively assists with strategies and contacts that have aided our fund raising efforts. We anticipate phenomenal success for Tony and Achievers Group."

Zella Taylor - Staff- Residential Services, Teen Challenge NSW inc
"Tony creatively expands the realms of possibilities within individual lives. Tony genuinely builds people!. Tony's dynamic and powerful presentations will challenge your motive, mindsets and practical management skills. A clear and concise communicator, Tony creatively expands the realms of possibilities within individual lives. Tony genuinely builds people! Encouraging, motivating and activating the heart to believe for more. Wherever life's journey finds you today - glean from the experience of an individual whose passion will propel your destiny! It has been such a privilege to walk with one, whose motivation exceeds the boundaries of 'self', whose voice resounds with truth and integrity."

Tim Edwards - General Manager - Space Furniture
"Tony is down to earth and people respond to that well. The staff was fascinated by the "real life" angle Tony uses. They thought it was honest and insightful. Some of it was back to basics- and that is good some times- you too easily loose sight of the basics! The Attitude seminar was by far the one with the most impact. Most of the staff that attended referred to it for several days after. Tony is down to earth and people respond to that well. The ability to tailor the programs slightly to hit some of my company's core issue is very attractive now, and in the future."

David Cullen - CEO - White International
"Dear Tony, many thanks for he planning day on Wednesday. You had a dramatic influence on the team and the planning process. We've opened them to what is possible!!!!!!!!!!!!. Tony Gattari and the Achievers Group have been working with the White International team developing strategic and tactical plans for our retail and Industrial Divisions. Tony brings a practical approach to business and combines this with common sense, many years of business experience and the ability to add value in complex business situations. Tony will help facilitate workshops but will also incorporate many years of business experience to ensure business sessions are a success."

Brian Fainsinger - Chairman - Global
"I would like to thank you and your team at Achievers Group for putting on an outstanding training seminar for the Fineseat/Global team at Watsons Bay. All our team members have commented how your open, interactive, personalized style of presentation was refreshing and put a new perspective on how they see their respective roles and how to approach there customers. We look forward to working closely with your team in the future."

Wendy Foster - President - North Sydney Chamber of Commerce
"On behalf of the North Sydney Chamber of Commerce I would like to thank you very much for the wonderful presentation you gave to our members last night. Your talk was interesting and very passionate and we received very positive feedback from our members. We all learned a lot from you and enjoyed ourselves at the same time. Your professionalism and enthusiasm shone through in your presentation and the audience left feeling inspired. It's a pleasure to hear someone who has such clear convictions and such clarity in communicating them. We are grateful for your support and look forward to working with you again in the future."

Michael Hodge – Floor Manager – Harvey Norman Dunedin
"This has allowed me to realise what type of salesman I am and how to change myself to be better. I can now understand my customers better.”

Bracken Mutch – Harvey Norman Dunedin
"I love meeting other people that have an infinite vision of achievement.”

Jarrod Blay – Store Manager Harvey Norman Dunedin
"The insight this workshop has given me in regards to personalities, how to identify, relate to and understand and serve will be invaluable."

Mark Birch - Proprietor - Harvey Norman Hoppers Crossing
"In summary, you have a special ability of being able to talk the talk as you have already walked the walk in your own life which is a very powerful and effective gift indeed."

Simon Gibb - Hardware Manager - Harvey Norman Auburn Superstore
"I found it a very energizing, invigorating, refreshing session, and so did the team. Several sales staff measurably improved their personal best results in the days immediately following Tony's presentation."

Jeremy Rae - Owner - The Good Guys Warrnambool
"With new staff in retail, I needed them to understand the customers from day 1 to offset against their lack of product knowledge. Tony achieved this, the staff are confident and more importantly have self belief."
 

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Daniel Steinhauer, Director, Burnalive

"Achievers Group has completely revolutionised my business. They have brought vision, clarity, and understanding to me as the owner and my team."

Warwick Asquith, Owner, Pack & Send Botany

"The seminar provides a starting point for those starting out as a business owner. For those in business for some time, it is extremely valuable and motivational."

Shirley Jenkins, Managing Director, Snap It & Scrap It
"This seminar has given me a new lease of life, and I am looking forward to implementing some of the ideas."

Edward Knight, General Manager, Verus Group

"To re-address strategy for taking a business to market."

Dr Steven J Semaar - Medland Orthodontics

“Tony enthusiasm, passion is passed on to the crowd and mixed humour with wisdom, knowledge, role plays and activities. He had me awake all the time with only 4 hours sleep."

Dr Steven J Semaar  -Medland Orthodontics

"Absolutely awesome! I have read many books, listened to many tapes and attended many conferences. Tony has the WOW factor. I have learnt a great deal and loved it".

Samar Amari – Smile Council Orthodontics

"I’m sure the results will speak for themselves but the sessions have certainly provided the motivation to our team to go back to the practice and “ wow” our clients."

Yoke Fun Khoo – Technical Assistant Smile Council

"I have always been positive and passionate about my work and it brings a smile to my face to have thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and strengthen my beliefs. I have jotted down heaps of great ideas to bring back to our business . New mission statement , brochures, video/dvds. Posters of before and after photo’s."

Paul Roukchan - Harvey Norman Waira Park

"Tony definitely opened my eyes with regards to sales.  Everything that I thought I knew he crushed all of it and then released me ho to do it properly Thank you very very much Tony."

Adam Duffus – Proprietor - Harvey Norman Henderson

"This is the second time I have been through the “Tony” training and still I find them exciting, relevant and exceptionally educational . Thank you Tony".

Francois Van Splunder – Proprietor in Training
"Tony gives great methods to improving sales and allowing you to maximise your time and profitability. Awesome seminar".

Gillian Hyde - Contact Centre Manager - The Wine Society
"The guys here are unanimous in their praise for the workshop. They found it relevant; inspiring; accessible; and fun. I understand that the venue was a bit challenging, so it's even greater credit to you that you managed to keep people engaged and excited for a full day. I look forward to seeing very tangible results flowing through!"

Anna Lee - The Wine Society
"Last year my sales were instantly improved after the workshop – I continue to use the techniques offered long after the workshop– thank you!"

Guy Perriman - Australian Horticulture Manager - Nufarm Australia Ltd
"It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative presentation and done well under some duress beyond your control."

Stephen Hunter - Outbound Wine Advisor - The Wine Society
"Instant and measurable results were seen from the last seminar."

Sharon Dew - Marketing Manager - Crop Care Australasia

"Many thanks for your very incisive presentation."

Luke Alcock
"We engaged Tony to present a workshop for local business owners. He presented exceptionally high quality material strongly influencing people to take decisive steps forward in their businesses. Although the workshop left us all highly motivated, it's content was practical, working on the business leader AND their business. The prevailing thought people expressed was a disappointment for friends in business who couldn't make it to the workshop, because they missed out on some rare GOLD. Tony has the runs on the board, the content that works, and the style that activates people - I strongly recommend connecting with him at any opportunity." Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

Tania Goodacre
"Like many people Tony Gattari is tired of motivational speakers. He calls himself an Activator - giving business people tools so that they can activate what is already inside themselves to be an amazing business owner. Tony is a generous person, generous of himself, his resources and his knowledge. If you need a person who will activate what you know is inside you to achieve more then I would certainly recommend booking Tony" Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Brett Hillcoat
"My wife Angela and I had the pleasure of having Tony train us for Save On Bills at our introductory training session for the franchisees. Tony worked with us on Sales skills and business goal setting and his knowledge of the subject matter was brilliant. Tony's enthusiasm and passion was extremely inspiring and it certainly was easily the highlight of our training. Ang and I both thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and learned a great deal from Tony." Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Mike Jones
"Brilliant, informative and educational. Really beneficial and potentially 'life changing' in terms of making money and becoming successful.”

Buddy Hull
"I believe this seminar will help me close more sales and make me more confident on the sales floor.”

Stacey Fraser
"Created more confidence in me on how to relate and deal with customers when selling and on the phone.”

Peter Cudsell
"The techniques and tips provided in this workshop have enabled me to be more effective and confident in what I do.”

Wayne Mcintosh
"I believe it will have a profound impact on how I deliver my training sessions and how I deal with the customer.”

Stephen Camp
"Hopefully with practice from what I have seen and learnt it will help my career and make me a LOT more money.”

Jamie Noble
"This has helped me to see how I can improve my techniques and opened my eyes to customer blindness. I can see greatly improving my sales and leadership.”

Brent Cook
"I would say it has given me a new perspective on the kinds of people I am dealing with and new approaches on each.”

Amy Young
"Starting now in a commission based company it has given me a head start in what I have to aim for, improve and work on to have the best start.”

Sam Heath
"Very inspiring valid points, I can see myself using to improve myself and my career.”

Jessica Hooper
"Very useful information, helpful, makes you think how you can improve yourself.”

Jay Singh
"I think these are techniques if you follow you will be the number one salesperson.”

Miles Prebble
"Helped with attitude towards sales and confidence to push a sale.”

Amy McMullan
"Help overcome objections and get more sales/money.”

Sharon Andrews
"Inspired a change of attitude towards my job.”

Shane Green
"Refocus the sales process.”

Public Workshop Testimonials

Charles Marcus - Best Selling Author - Speaker and Strategist
”I heard Tony speak at an event in Sydney the other week and was blown away. As a fellow speaker it really takes a lot to impress me. Tony is the full package. He engages, informs, entertains and gives you fantastic insights and practical ideas to be more successful in business and life. Bravo, you are a great speaker, excellent storyteller and a real pro.”

Antoni Lee - Managing Director - Rhetorica
”Excellent value for money. The program is well-structured and contains a wealth of technical detail along with practical business marketing advice that cuts through the social media hype. I left with a clear sense of which screws to turn and which to leave alone. If you want clarity about how social media can help your business this course is for you.”

Vanessa Hutchins - Website Manager - Ken Duncan Panographs
”The seminar made complicated IT stuff so clear and now I have a plan to move our website to the next level.”

Webber Retravision - Director - Doug Webber
”After a session to educate myself about websites from Nick & Tony I will now change my marketing strategy to included an insane website. If you are looking to change how you market your business you need to do this course.”

Jeremy Hope - Big Cheese - Outsource My Marketing
”The best $97 of leverage I've spent this month!”

Odette Smith - 2 Enlighten
”I was reluctant to attend your workshop as I have not understood the Internet in previous seminars I have attended. But today you've helped me know how to generate leads and feeling confident about actioning your content.”

Judith McDonald - Scuba Warehouse
”Congratulations on an excellent Master class Program. Today's presentation by Tony Gattari was fantastic, the spreadsheets and checklists he supplied were alone worth the cost of the entire master class program. Tony was great, his advice was down to earth and his presentation entertaining and informative. He poked and prodded everyone in the right places. I look forward to reading his books and listening to the tapes. I am sure he will keep me motivated and at the top of my game for months to come. I look forward to the next session - but Tony could be a hard act to follow!”

Annette Ross - Admin Manager - Power Saving Centre
”Well researched, well delivered training sessions.”

Lindsay Morton - Marketing Manager - Brewtopia.com.au
”Very Relevant no matter how technically aware/social media aware you are, there is always more to learn.”

Timo Tolvanen - Tolvanen Guitars
”I am confident that I will be able to utilise the information from the seminar to greatly enhance my web presense.”

Daniel Changer - Commerical Building Group
”Clear, simple, practical yet profound business insights....wish they taught us this in uni!”

Heather Cotton - Managing Director - Doctor Cool
”Giving easy to follow ideas delivered with an emphasis on the impact of implementing them. You can see the benefit of putting the ideas into action.”

Con Prassopoulos - Managing Director - aQintus
”The course has given me a real understanding of the power of the Internet and putting my IP online to my business.”

Kathryn Prassopoulos - Office Administrator - aQintus
”Thank-you for a very comprehensive and broad examination of online marketing strategies and possibilities.”

Roslyn Reifier - Faith Insignias
”The Internet marketing seminar provided insightful practical tips of how to do it yourself, as well as where to turn to if you wanted to a go a step further.”

Simon Poles - Director - Custom Electrical Solutions
”Tony and Nick's hands on approach and real life examples make it easy to adapt to our/or any business.”

Ariel Bacucang - Web Developer - Bible Society NSW
”Excellent workshop, which will surely help with reaching our market not only corporately, but personally.”

Gloria Ritchings - Red Hot Electrical
”Gave me a great starting point for starting a web-page and a clear strategy for moving forward.”

Adrian Pinkewich
”I highly recommend attending Tony's seminars. Tony's seminar on internet market was fantastic. I could tell that all the people who attended enjoyed themselves and learnt plenty, with people at this seminar ranging from not really knowing what face book was, to people who felt they were already experts on the topic. Tony is a great communicator and has taken the time to learn what the 'must know' strategies for business owners are. His proven track record allows me to recommend friends to connect with him and attending his events - he knows what he is talking about and delivers the goods.”

Steven Charman
”Tony is a very knowledgeable, energetic and passionate speaker. I particularly appreciated his ability to demystify complex concepts, and lay out a clear path for us to improve our business. Based on his insights, we've already changed the way we engage with customers for the better.”

Jane Allen – Owner Style edge
”Tony certainly knows how to captivate an audience with his personable and down to earth manner. He delivers his presentation with the utmost confidence and integrity. He has a passion to help businesses thrive and with his knowledge and experience in this area makes it very easy to recommend Tony to anyone who is hungry to take their business to the next level.”

Steve Conn – Managing Director – Abel Rent a Car
”Whatever it is you’re taking first up in the morning for brekkie I really want some of that each morning to get me started. Tony again I have seen a lot of people in action over my 30+ years in business time but you my friend you are truly a Rock Star. I mean that I really do!”

Craig Rispin – CSP – Futurist – FutureTrendsGroup.com
”Tony is a true thought leader in his field. Don't listen to people that say they know how to be successful - go to some that HAS done it - and that person is Tony. He is a true business expert - and fantastic speaker too!”

Don Butler – Casdon Business Solutions – ActionCoach Business Coach
"When you combine the passion of an Italian with the cheeky confidence of an Australian, you get Tony Gattari. Hang onto your seat ladies and gentlemen, this guy is not only entertaining and energetic, but he knows his subject inside out. The content he delivers is the real deal, (as a business coach myself, I know) and Tony Gattari is the real deal. He doesn't just talk it, he walks it."

Marc Kalme – CEO – Tactical Training Australia
"I run a registered training organisation providing nationally accredited courses across a range of industry areas. Tony provided an awesome, innovative and motivational presentation during a business blueprint conference in Sydney on 17th April 2010. His ability to hold the attention of the audience with expert knowledge in the area of marketing and selling is second to none. Tony uses simple language and fantastic metaphors to deliver complex concepts so the information is easily absorbed. I have personally gained a much superior insight into the world of selling and marketing as a direct result of Tony's presentation and would highly ."

Mike Jeffs - Managing Director - Network Communications
"Thanks Tony for your enthusiastic support and input into our Organisation - I can assure you it is greatly, greatly appreciated by all of us. There have been a number of emails from some of the troops, saying how much they enjoyed the weekend and combined that with all the positive comments I have received as well, the weekend certainly achieved all that we had hoped for and more."

Sarah Brown - PA to Pam Borrow, Dean - School of Creative Arts
"Dear Tony & Gary, Thanks SO much for last nights seminar - my head is still spinning! We spent the drive home talking about ideas and what we need to do - it's all very exciting!
We truly feel your teaching will make the difference to our business being successful long-term, thanks so much for your dedication and tenacity, you are amazing, anointed & have the gift of teaching subjects that potentially look scary in a way that makes us feel, YES we CAN do it! Bless you both."

Todd Dewey - MBA Director - Analysis Pty Ltd
"I recently attended the first in a series of presentations from Tony Gattari under the "Firstclass banner. This event was truly life changing for me. Tony's presentation was both inspirational and educational. Tony was able to clearly encapsulate and present his secrets of success, based on his many years of outstanding experience. He showed us that the secrets to success are not rocket science, but that everyone of us has the ability to unlock the keys for their own success. By walking step by step through each of his "19 things that matter most", Tony has provided the foundation and inspiration for each of us to achieve our own potential. I unreservedly endures Tony's workshops for anyone who is seeking to fulfill their maximum potential."

Arul Niles - Commercial Law Division - Grech Partners Solicitors
"Tony is an outstanding communicator on a subject that is so relevant to the business community : leadership. Building and maintaining a successful team requires a visionary leader with insight of the dynamics of human relationships. Tony provided this insight with his wide experience in management and proven leadership skills. An excellent presentation of great value."

Michael Topper - Genesys Wealth Advisers
"Tony Gattari is an inspirational trainer and motivational keynote speaker. Not only is he entertaining but is also able to capture the audience’s attention and take them on a journey with his great story telling skills in a down to earth Australian style. He provides attendees with practical sales and marketing strategies and creative ideas that he has learned over the years by doing them himself. He is passionate about helping businesses be successful."

Brett Lindner - Manager - Precision Mobile Automotive Repairs
"First Class business training has made an incredible difference both for me personally and for my business. If I could summarise into a brief statement, I would say that the knowledge I have received from First Class presenters Tony Gattari and Garry Reardon have empowered me to manage my business with a far greater level of confidence, enthusiasm and vision. This has resulted in my turnover increasing by around 50% in five months. While I hear others complain that business is slow and difficult, my business is consistently growing and has a great future. I will continue to attend First Class even after I've completed the course, as the monthly meetings keep me focused and inspired. The small attendance fee for me is a great investment."

Steve Pedvin - Embryo
"Your talk last night in the Wesley auditorium was superb. My partner Jennifer and I have attended a lot of training seminars over the last 3 years with Tony Robbins, Jay Abraham, Brian Tracy, Deepak Chopra, Chris Howard + more. And listening to you talk last night was refreshing and informative. You have given us new motivation and invigoration to move forward in our business."

Edmond Sarkez - Managing Director - Mighty Motors Pty Ltd
"The gains from First Class have been physical, psychological, financial and frankly, too much and too many to mention. I cannot recommend it highly enough to any business owner, manager or a team leader, it will change your life."
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James Hannan - www.workfromhomeaustralia.com
"In my business I get to bring many speakers in to work with my team of business owners. I am always looking for new ideas that can be instigated and utilized. Tony not only brought energy but ideas that were out of the box. I have taken those ideas and been able to see increase immediately from them. It is my intent to have Tony speak again at one of our conferences and I can not recommend him highly enough. Everyone that was in attendance has given great feedback and wish they had more time with him." Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

Aziz Elali Director – Pizzarazzi Franchise owner – Save On Bills Hoba
“Before having the privilege of listening to one of Tony's amazing motivational speeches I thought I knew a lot about business and being motivated. I was wrong, within a moment of Tony standing in front of me my heart and mind opened to a level I didn't know was possible. It was so long ago but what is amazing about Tony's work is, of all the seminars I have been to since then, Tony's is the only one I can remember, the only seminar that really did impact my life. There isn't a week that goes by that Mr Gattari doesn't enter my head and fix a problem without him even knowing it. Speak to this man and your life and business will change! A man of knowledge, motivation, inspiration and integrity."

Tania Allen – Founder Vision Alliance
“Well what can I say.....with high energy, a wealth of knowledge and experience, Tony is a straight to the point sales and marketing guru who is passionate about helping business owners get the results they deserve. Tony delivers practical tips and strategies that are not just fluff, they can be easily implemented into any business today. He gets you thinking outside the square and empowers and motivates you to do business at a whole new level."

Ps David Meader - Senior Pastor - Northlakes Church
"We were greatly honoured in having the privilege of Tony Gattari speak at our recent Business Leaders Breakfast. His approach was extremely personal and inviting and his contemporary and fresh presentation gave powerful impartation to our group. His passion in bringing encouragement to business leaders and professionals was very engaging and most evident to all. I was most impressed by his genuine desire to see people increase and be successful in every aspect of their lives. The follow-up we have received from Tony has also been amazing. Getting connected to Achievers Group has been a very worthwhile and pleasurable experience. I know those from our organization feel that not only have we gained a mentor but also a friend. The sincerity and generosity of Tony Gattari and Achievers Group must be experienced to be appreciated. I am delighted to give the highest recommendation to any individual, business or organization, if you are looking to increase your operation, get in touch with Tony Gattari at Achievers Group. It will be one of the best decisions you have ever made."

Daniel Doherty - Liverpool Chamber (NSW)

"I had the pleasure to be at one of his workshops. Insightful, funny and practical sales and marketing knowledge. Cannot wait to see his next presentation at Liverpool Chamber (NSW) end of October. Disclaimer: I am a Director of Liverpool Chamber. However, I cannot speak more highly about Tony. Own several of his books as well. "

Ann Rolfe - Director - Synergetic People Development Pty Limited
"Thank you for your presentation at Central Coast Business Swap last week. I personally benefited from it and I agree with others who said that you are the best speaker we've had all year - and we regularly attract high calibre internationally recognised speakers."

Miles Clemans - Event Manager - My Business Magazine
"Thanks for the thanks, and congrats on a great delivery. I even took notes, which is unusual for an event manager ....1. Make an irresistible offer; 2.Go to a thirsty crowd; 3. Get them to drink more than once. Great stuff! Cheers."

Pam Duncan - Managing Director - Ken Duncan Group
"Love Tony's enthusiasm and relevant examples. His track record is his credibility. The one day marketing workshop was relevant and practical."

Andrew Mills – HR Manager – Rail Infrastructure Corporation
"Tony presents powerful and imparting truths that can be easily applied to almost every business situation."

David Wright – Owner Connections
"If you want to own a business you need to listen to people like Tony."

Kym McFadden – Director - Habitat
"Tony's infectious enthusiasm is great and his practical advice delivered in a down to earth, easy to understand was great."

Simon Royle - President Central Coast Swap
"Tony spoke to Central Coast Business Swap about how to market and sell when buyers are reluctant. What a powerful presentation full of out of the box take home ideas to implement in our business straight away."

David Balestri- Owner Giantmaker
"I’ve been to many workshops, Tony stands out as a clear dynamic voice presenting clear business principles that will benefit any business owner."

Suzanne Newman – Owner –Sunshine coast speech therapy
"Tony demonstrated the effect and importance of systems in improving and expanding my business."

Danielle Roberts Marketing Manager Sue Ismiel and Daughters
“The workshops makes you stop and go back to the basics which you already know but they can get lost in the clutter."

Stephanie Wills and on – Executive assistant – Ken Duncan Group
“I will return to the office with a renewed enthusiasm for my job and a head full of useful tips and ideas which I will use."

Melanie Franklin Assistant Brand Manager – Sue Ismiel and Daughters
“Creates enthusiasm and motivation to apply simple and effective methods to any business."

Sarah Yanis – Digital Brand Manager Sue Ismiel and Daughters
“Anybody interested in improving their business through effective sales and marketing techniques must attend this seminar."

Leonie Curtis Kempnch – CEO – Leadership and Sales Success
“We are a small business and the strategies covered today we will implement immediately to ensure we accelerate the growth of our business."

John Zhang - Owner JM eyewear
“The workshop made it made me much clearer in the sales and marketing area."

Maree Mullett – Motoring Matters
“The workshop always reminds me to work on, not in our business."

Liam Gilligam – BDM – Gizmo
“Some great insights into maximising sales opportunities."

Daisy Singh – National Sales and Customer service manager – Gizmo
“The workshops are great motivational sessions. Provides an abundance of ideas and strategies. The workshop make me think."

Henryk Sliwa – Managing Director – Etco
“Excellent, enthusiastically delivered complex knowledge in simple language."

Les Castro – Bizsecrets
“The workshop has awakened me on some missing strategies to improve not only bottom line delivery but building better relationship with my customers."

Jeremy Hope - Hope Advertising
“I’ve learnt and re-learnt the basics that really make the difference. This was a great refresher."

Joanne Tralaggan – Marketing Manager – Creative Pack
“Reinforces valuable business principles which may or may not be known , through clear and enthusiastic teaching backed by years of industry experience , valuable day , thanks."

Trish Bell – Director – Head to Head HR
“A good common sense approach to marketing. Removed the fear from Marketing approaches."

Sunny Buwa – Sales Manager – Quest Apartments
“Upward swing and will show an increase in sales after implementing the strategies."

Vanessa Hutchins – Website Manager – Ken Duncan Galleries
"I am just starting out and found the workshop to be the best motivator to reach all my goals."

Sarah Garside – Front Office Manager – Quest Apartments
“The seminar opened my eyes to things that can be changed and new techniques that can be implemented."

Troy Clancy – Troy Clancy Jewellery
“Very easy to understand and useful for all types of businesses."

Steven Nousala – Proprietor – Precision Projects Australia
"Gave me some practical ideas and tools to revamp my business."

Kate Gentle – Realway Caloundra
"The presentation was such that I could visualise how I could have handled situation over the last week in a better way. Very encouraging and informative." 

Craig McNiven, Ecomist

"Great techniques that will increase sales."

Daisy Singh,  Gizmo

"Places the importance of customer services in the selling process. This is key for my business." 

Kerrin Nuthall, Westtrade

"It has helped me in my move from Business to Business to Business to Consumer selling. Tony was live and lively." 

Zara Kilfeather,  Motorised Media

"Sound principals which help clarify the sales process. A great refresher that identifies bad habits."

Paul Jones,  Boston Business Funding
"The seminar taught me new skills and approaches plus refreshed my enthusiasm for old fundamentals of selling."

Michael Smith - Business Development Manager - Supply One
"The seminar helped me a ground level. I found it easy to relate to and understand.  I fell confident I can take away what I’ve learnt and develop it further on my own."

Jillie Flaxman – Jillies Dance
"This workshop was so practical for all kinds of businesses; the principals were clear and attainable. Very practical. My business will be dramatically changed using this."

Joshua Halls – Cre8ive Director, Cre8ive Industries
"Simple , Powerful and Practical."

Mrs Hazel Doeland – Church Treasurer – CCC Tuggerah
"Our Church has grown from a small family run 'church'. It is going fast into its bigger day. Good people and this formalises strategies to put into place to facilitate growth."

Cassie Baker – Parktrent R/E
"Tony was great to re-focus my mindset to get back on track to make my company profitable."

Damien Noonan - Director - Vitecomm
"Another practical day of learning, the marketing Mastery day set the standard and effective practical way to learn. Sales mastery provided a similar result.  Many ideas and AHA moments."

Carlo Lauricella - Director - Applied Training Solutions
"I have been to many courses and i must say this course would rate as one of the top 3 programs I have attended. I would definitely encourage any person new or old to business to attend - it's a MUST."

Allira Barrington - Sales & Marketing - Applied Training Solutions
"Leaving this seminar I have so many great ideas about how i can improve my business and also measure my return on investment."

Kelvin Smith - Director - KES Electrical
"Tony and Shaun were great. Worth the effort. Very Informative."

Stella Sutton - Sales Assistant - Flight Stairways
"The seminar was a great help and made me understand that it is so simple to do yet no one tells us!!. It was great."

Laura Sutton - Office Manager - Kelton Constructions
"The seminar made me realise how much more time and effort needs to be put into marketing. It was made simple and interesting through interaction."

John Zelvis - Director - Shellharbour Swim Academy
"I believed that the business is there, now I know it is, I just couldn't see through the problems facing business to see how good it can be!"

David Marik - Director - Naradi Moto
"Since I have been involved with Achievers Group I have grown from a backwards business sole trader. I now have a clear vision and direction and an understanding of how important all areas of business is. I know own a business that is growing and going forward. I am not afraid of stepping out and trying new things."

Ellen Oei - Tersus Green Cleaning
"This workshop is definitely giving us a lot of ideas and tips on working on the business instead of in the business."

Bec Stanford - Sales Account Manager - Findatherapist
"It's changed my view on my profession no longer do I look down on what I do but see the benefits and contributions I can make to my clients lives."

Trevor Hopgood - Director - Topline Design
"I am extremely grateful to Tony for the time he has invested into our business - Topline Design. I would like to become a close friend to Tony and give back some of the energy he radiates."

Klara Kaye - Publisher - Imag Monthly
"I am so happy with the time that I spent in the course. I had started to procrastinate and not make the calls I needed to keep my business successful. Listening to Tony has changed my thinking. Thank-you."

Melanie Timmerman - Siemans Medical Solutions
"Good work! Clean and understandable, for business owners as for those who are thinking about starting a business. Stimulated me as the younger one, to look forward to the possibilities to start my first business."

Brett Johnson - Sales & Marketing Manager - Focus Press
"This is just a short note to express, on behalf of Focus Press, our sincere appreciation. The training was extremely beneficial, the content spot on & the delivery from the master was of course top shelf."

Dr Mark A Sayer B.V.Sc - Veterinary Surgeon - Berry St Veterinary Hospital
"Thanks for the seminar on Tuesday. It was very useful and even though you covered some ground I am familiar with, you covered it with a unique slant and a different take on how to use the info. Brilliant!"

Ryan Croxford - Pathfinders Newcastle
"Hey Tony, I would just like to thank you for speaking at Pathfinders yesterday. I have been getting so much great feedback. A lot of our members have been saying that this is the best Pathfinders yet!"

Pete Hansen - Newcastle Manager - Koorong
"Well done Tony you truly are an excellent communicator and I appreciate your ministry at a business and heart level. I have a new inspiration and direction!"

Ian Dimond - Dimond Architects
"Hi Peter and Team. We thoroughly enjoyed the content of 'Ignite' and our time there. We have started to action a number of our 'goals' and believe that one of the most constructive outcomes has been to challenge our thinking and prepare us for the (inevitable) changes. Congratulations to Peter, Tony and the whole team."

Philip Mills - Australian Taxation Office
"Even as an executive in a government agency, the workshop was inspiring and relevant at a practical level- I learnt things I will be able to use tomorrow."

Roanne Shultz – Flight Centre
"The seminar made it clear that without personal and professional goals and vision you will not go anywhere in life."

Tim Davis – Pastor – Mount Annan Church
"The workshop was extremely helpful for all facets of life, not just business. Many strategies and advice received tonight will be applied to the future success at my church."

Norman Philips – The Bill Shrinkers
"Last night’s address was powerful and impacting with lots of useful, actionable information. Your unique style is 2008 Australian – real, authentic – not froth and bubble- lots of take home 'meat'."

Maxine Central coast swap
"Everyone I spoke with enjoyed your presentation immensely last Friday - I’m listening to your CD in the car and getting some get ideas and reinforcement (for what I’m already supposed to know) for my new chosen career.  You cut out the mumbo jumbo and make it easy to understand how best to market and operate a successful business."

Doug Webber – Webbers Retravision
"Life and business changing – starting from today new ideas , new systems, new incentive, new beginning."

Jodie Brooks – Franchisee – Gloria Jeans- Bundaberg
"The information was amazing and easy to understand. The presentation was entertaining and made a huge impact on our business."

Heather Boon – Act Management
"Powerful fast moving whilst being clear and concise- can’t wait to start transforming my business, thank you."

Norman Philips – Bill Shrinkers
"I left knowing exactly what I wanted to do to improve my business. Five clear points with dates for achievement."

Daniel Baldry – Citicoast Church
"An amazing seminar communicated in a way that will assist and grow any business or aspect of life."

Jean-Paul Achterberg - Contract Administrator - Built-On Management
"These workshops make you think a lot about yourself and the others around you in the workplace."

Katherine - Retail Assistant - Habitat
"Really opened my eyes to all of the sales techniques I was doing incorrectly and has provided me with the enthusiasm and solutions to fixing them."

Angie Rauch – Mission Australia
"Very inspiring and encouraging. I will take what I can and apply it to a number of areas of my life, not just business. Thanks."

Andrew Gray – Minister – Mount Annan Church
"I have an immediate opportunity to implement skills that can help me be a better business man straight away."

Carlo Lauricella- Applied Training Solutions
"I found today’s sales workshop to be a non-stop action packed program.  Once again Tony has delivered the goods."

Graeme Buchanan Director Kemala Gold Coast
"Practical; easy to understand; challenging; results focused- not just hype that you leave at the door."

Jenny Marsland – Director - Insightful Writing
"Bless you Tony for sharing your heart and strategies that made you able to impact my future."

Kev Tilley Gold Coast AV
"I am looking forward to implementing these clear and concise principles in my business."

Ian Steinhardt Director Business Development Delvtech International Pty Ltd
"Clear and concise introduction to creating an awareness and purpose on how to do it."

Ps Phil Oldfield – CCC Tuggerah
"Cutting edge business smarts for the 21st century, shows you how to apply for success."

David Thomas, Bug Communication
"You may of heard it before, but the content is presented in a way I can implement." 

Luke Mills – Dixon Homes
"It has invigorated me to make a change for the better, to think outside the box."

Scott Edmonds – MD swe chartered accountants
"Helps keep me on track for my purpose and stay true to myself. Thank you!"

Peter Kennedy Director – Barrier Pest control
"The keys to business success were well presented, practical and inspiring."

Tracy Cobb - Director - Built-On Management
"Clarifying, motivating, inspiring and disciplining - exactly what I needed."

Graeme Bulfin –Managing Director - All line Building Services
"This seminar has opened my eyes to a lot more I have to do in business."

Steve Perry Owner Onsite Communications
"I now have better strategies, I have a fresh outlook and better vision."

Garry Page – Area Manager – Supply One
"It will help me to increase my sales and aid my clients and employer."

Chris White – Red Dragon Bonsai
"The simplicity of the material and the practical application for results."

Kelvin Ross – Director – K. J Ross and Associates
"Excellent – lots of practical advise even for established businesses."

Jason Wadley – Director Everything Apple
"Presentation allowed me to look back at the fundamentals."

Amanda Carey - Sales - LG Electronics
"It gave me more passion and enthusiasm to do what I want."

Rowen Stocks, Everything Agriculture
"Very well presented workshop that gets straight to the point."

Lauren Randon,  Swisse Vitamins
"It has helped build my confidence and see things clearer."

Robert Driver – Director
"Thank-you for restarting the fire- inspiring us to refire."

Brett Murray – Sales Manager - Palm in
"Great insight into business structure and leadership."

Paul Pascall, The Pascall Principal
"Revitalised the need to work on the business."

Michael Mcphee – Innovative Tiling
"Cant wait to test out the stuff."

Trent Bulfin – Director - All Line Building Services
"It was great, is was real."

Chris Claysen – Claysen Building Services
"Encouraged me to achieve greatness."

Peter Leonard –Lifechange Coaching
"The workshop has reignited my focus."

Tony Ciappara Queensland Financial Service
"Great, sincere, practical wake up call."

Bruce Whalley Sales Manager – Get fresh Deliveries
"What pearls of Wisdom."

Rachel Dotta – Boost Education
"Inspirational."

Noel Sorensen - Principal - Adz Power Agencies
"On the recommendation of a business colleague I travelled interstate to Sydney to attend Tony's Internet Marketing Mastery workshop with Nick Jerrat. My expectations weren't that high as I had attended "Seminars" of this type many times and walked away with a lot of froth and bubbles and no substance. This is NOT the case with Tony's workshops. Substance, Substance, Substance. I've come away from his workshop with real life business applications that work. As a result of attending this seminar I will be giving even more value to my clients and that keeps us ahead of our competitors. My only disappointment was that I had the chance to attend another of Tony's Business seminars a few weeks earlier and didn't take advantage of that opportunity. If you get the chance to involve Tony in the future of your business don't pass it up, I know I wont."

Jo Hanlan
"During my professional & personal life over the years, I have been fortunate enough to attend a large number of seminars and be trained and informed by many National & International sales, marketing & business professionals and experts. I must say that amongst all of those I’ve heard, Tony’s Sales & Marketing messages and energetic delivery stand out as being amongst the most engaging, relevant, current and immediately practical sessions I have attended. He packs an enormous amount of information into bite sized pieces that can be used piecemeal or as a total system, to make an enormous difference to business direction & practices. He has recently helped clarify what the focus of my marketing messages needs to on to meet the needs of the current fickle generation. Thanks Tony, keep on spreading the word worldwide!"

John Nawotka
"Tony shared some valuable insights in the world of marketing in today’s economic climate. His articulate and entertaining style had the audience captured from start to finish. Everyone in the room will no doubt have walked away with some amazing information and useful tips to ensure that their own marketing strategy gets the boost it needs to gain an edge in the marketplace."

Daniel Doherty
”I've attended a number of Tony's seminars and likewise seen some of his presentations at our local Chamber of Commerce. I cannot speak more highly about his easy going nature, hands on approach to business marketing and development. His method of delivery is funny, exciting and personable; but jam packed with great ideas to help grow a business. I know it certainly has helped my business. I am still working through the mountains of notes supplied to us from the last seminar. I look forward to attending another seminar marked on my calendar this year.”

Tony Nolon
"I was present at the Ebay Sales Summit that you presented at yesterday.  I am sorry I wanted to thank you in person yesterday – but missed you.   I was up the back madly scribbling down what you had to say. I knew that your words would continue to inspire me – and being a ‘visual’ person – wanted them where I could refer to them easily.  It is 5am the day after your presentation. I couldn’t sleep last night. What you had to say hit the nail on the head in so many respects."

Lisa Sloan
"Being involved in the First Class workshop was like drinking really really good red wine. It was business wisdom distilled and bottled then generously poured out. Don't doubt the certain impact of your blend of knowledge made so potent by your very real experience. I'm looking forward to finishing the bottle over the series but I can already see you have a cellar full and the best is yet to come!"

Gavin Hawke
"Tony and Garry have shown the business wisdom to show and explore business shortfalls and how to overcome them in such a simple manner. They should be congratulated on what they have done for others."

Mark Chan
“I love the energy and passion that you have, so much that I'm now looking at setting up my own website with blogs, articles, and personal coaching and other things! Sooner rather than later in order to get results happening.”

Rebecca Lloyd
"I sensed an exceptional quality in Tony- a passion, drive and focus packaged in authenticity- a quality I long for but have struggled to find in business circles. I thoroughly enjoyed Tony’s presentation."

Paul D”Ambra
"I worked with Tony for a couple of years during my time at Harvey Norman and have kept in contact as we have both progressed during our careers. Much of my success today I can attribute to Tony's guidance, passion and energy. Always one to break things down into their simplest forms, focus on what needs to be done to achieve results and have the energy to follow things through. Tony's success still has its mark on the Australian industry today with Harvey Norman still a dominant player in the consumer electronics marketplace. I have been lucky enough to be involved with or work with other retailers who even today still strive to achieve what Harvey Norman has done. Tony has taken the learnings gained from his grass roots heritage, corporate career history and family life to deliver a unique view on business and life. His books, positive rants, teachings & speaking engagements deliver what is missing from a number of 'normal' presenters - true passion, energy, enjoyment and a practicality that everyone can relate to, whether teenager working out their life path or corporate high flyer looking for new inspiration."

Jessica Oldfield
"Tony Gattari helps you to think outside of the box of business marketing and simple business strategies. Simple and Brilliant."

Pauline Flannery
"Punchy, purposeful, obvious answers to business situations- not seen or known by the average Joe Blo."

Sharon Christie
"The principles have such broad implications and I can see why it’s important to apply these to every area of life."

Sarah Shepherd
"It has given me the foundation, desire and necessary input to take the first steps without fear."

Michelle Peden
"Once again thanks for the invitation to the breakfast this morning. He was without doubt the most inspirational key note speaker I have ever heard. I would like to see his reaction to our industry with all its regulations and politics. I thoroughly enjoyed the morning."

Peter Forras
"Tony makes what great sales people do intuitively understandable, teachable, trainable and fun."

Davine Poletto
"Achievers Group have epitomised the K.I.S.S Principle in explaining effective marketing strategies."

Miro Lanka
"The presentation seminar was excellent. I always try to take 3 things away when I attend these things and I have taken 5. Thanks.

Jo Hanlon
"As a dog turned cat, my selfish need is for clarity and simplicity. Tony’s talk delivered all this and more in his incredibly practical and immediately actionable session."

Dr Kemi A Du
"The workshop’s method of simplifying business concepts was a big plus."

Susan Montgomery
“This workshop has provided an opportunity to give my business a work over."

T. Adu
"Has helped me to realise the fundamentals of running a successful business in every sense."

Pradeep Kumar
"Short effective 1 day sales focus seminars and great to refocus sales teams - Passion is great."

Mark Combe
"A very positive and a very direct approach to marketing and business. I really loved the cat and dog analogy."

Sarah Jalob
"Exciting and fun – invaluable lessons for business."

Helen Smilka
"I never realised cats and dogs were so interesting. Thank-you that was great."

Karen Calson
"What a wealth and knowledge and experiences. Loved the stories, the metaphors and the applicability of what your shared. Brilliant and down to earth. Thank you."

Carolyn Hastie
"Fantastic presentation, fun, interesting , exciting and informative. I learnt some great strategies. Thank-you for your generosity in sharing your wisdom."

Carol Campbell
"Wonderful presentation. Loved the story telling helped crystalise the important points you made in the presentation."

Charmaine Perry
"Thank you Tony, once again an enjoyable entertaining presentation. Always something new to take away."

Ann Rolfe
"Thanks Tony , great message , great stories, entertaining and informative."

Rare Phillips
"A great presentation, thanks tony . I loved the emotional bank account concept. Now I have a new way of looking at cats."

Alex Seur
"Inspiring content which pushed me to work harder me to work harder and push through towards my goals in business."

Jasmin Young
"I now have the definite pointers and steps for success in my business. Before I had no idea and felt lost."

Jason Smith
"Inspired me to step up in my job for God’s Favour and Favour with people. I feel I have more of an understanding of becoming a leader."

Roxayne West
"Thank you for last night- it was the right thing at the right time in many ways so many thanks."

Susan Knight
"Fantastic – great practical information to implement."

Matthew Wright

"Great teaching on practical ideas to empower all areas of life." 

Thai Lim
"Well presented systematic approach to sales."

Richard Loechner
"Made me more excited to improve."

Shane and Nina Roberts
"You have inspired us."

David Norris
"Fantastic, always spot on."

Kylee Legge
"Thanks for the inspirational talk."

Mark Maher
"Expert speaker, very inspiring."

Jenny Chaseling
"Inspiring and practical."

Allan Chaseling
"Inspirational."

Corey Semenoviz
"Very helpful."

Feedback from the AICI Sydney Conference 2009
"Elaborating & consolidating what I've heard before to get me to take more action. Clear presentation, loved it. Stories great, enthusiasm & your passion."

"I learned about strategies for appealing to different personalities. Tony is entertaining & informative. This is important for maintaining interest."

"The ability to have to change sales tempo for the different personalities & the power of multiplication. Loved Tony's enthusiasm to share with us. Great inspiration."

"Thank you for sharing your valuable time & knowledge with us. Now it is time for Action."

"I will need to create a profitable commercial business that can work without the owner. All of it was valuable. I also realise it's okay to have a business mentor."

"The entire presentation was valuable and has inspired me immensely and will help me with the next stage of my business development."

"Range of strategies to grow the business. Excellent presentation - best I have seen for amount of useable info in time available. Not just a pep-talk!"

"Very motivating - challenged mindsets!!"

"Enthusiasm in selling is the most important. Bloody brilliant Tony! Love your energy & generosity. You gave heaps. Appreciate it very much."

Press Testimonials   

The Sydney Morning Herald
"Tony Gattari is in danger of becoming a legend in Australian computer retailing. He first hove into public view as the fast-talking sales hurricane behind Harvey Norman's computer superstores, moved onto an ill-fated computer e-tailing venture and somehow managed to keep his investors on deck long enough to reinvent the company as an e-commerce engine for retailers wanting to sell their wares over the Internet."

The Australian Financial Review
"Tony Gattari, who flourished as a computer retailer in the 1990's, but failed as an online entrepreneur, has resurfaced as a motivational speaker and business adviser. He said his internet misfortune made him better placed to give advice. Computers made up just 5 per cent of Harvey Norman sales when Mr. Gattari joined in 1991. When he stepped down nine years later, the division was turning over $565 million a year, or 30 per cent of the franchise's total sale."

The Daily Telegraph
"For his first big test, Gattari took the reins at Harvey's computer division at his Harvey Norman stores. It was the success of this division that transformed Harvey Norman from a furniture seller to a retail powerhouse..."

The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX

"Former Australian computer supersalesman, Tony Gattari, has re-emerged as a motivational speaker and business adviser. Under Gattari's stewardship in the 1990s, the computer division of aggressive Australian retail chain, Harvey Norman, grew from five per cent of group sales to 30 per cent".

James Kirby Gerry Harvey Biographer
Gerry Harvey - Business Secrets of Harvey Norman's Retailing Mastermind (Book)
"Straightforward, passionate, optimistic and an enthuser on a grand scale. Tony Gattari, the young salesman credited with driving the Harvey Norman Group to dominance in computer sales, typifies the Harvey Norman style: straightforward, passionate, optimistic and an enthuser on a grand scale."

The Australian Newspaper
"The man credited with tightening Harvey Norman's extraordinary grip in the retail PC market, Tony Gattari is now selling his secrets."

Australian Financial Review

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Heather Dawson - Producer/Production Manager -Business Essentials
“Tony is an inspired speaker and formidable educator on all things to do with growing a business. His particular strengths are in the area of sales and marketing, and he's a fund of information on ways to find new business and improve a business's bottom line. His uncomplicated, common sense approach to doing business is refreshing. Everything Tony says makes sense and you wonder why more people don't think or speak like him! He is also a delightful person to work with - friendly and approachable and a man of his word.

Michael Schildberger– Executive Chairman of Business Essentials
“Tony is unique. He has a regular segment on our Business Essentials audio CDs and our subscribers love him. He knows sales better than anyone else we have used over 25 years. Not only has he achieved amazing results in the selling world he has the tremendous ability to teach others. He is a motivator extraordinaire because he has an ongoing passion and is an extremely likeable person.”

Kristine Chompff - CEO online
“Tony has provided top notch business articles to the CEO Online web site, www.ceoonline.com, for the past few years, sharing his extensive knowledge and insights, providing real and practicable solutions to many of the issues businesses face on a daily basis. His depth of experience and energy in assisting business owners has made him one of CEO Online's favourite contributors. We've watched with pleasure his continued and well deserved success. Tony's input would be an asset to any business owner wishing to increase their sales and grow their business."

The Savvy Marketers Blogspot
"They give great advice on avoiding getting sucked into the dazzle of expensive campaigns, Websites etc. before you determine what marketing options are actually appropriate for your small biz. Amen."

Retail Workshops

Gordon Nugent, Harvey Norman
"I had the pleasure of reviewing Tony's training platform that was delivered to all Harvey Norman computer stores within New Zealand. I found Tony’s content and delivery to be world class.

He engaged the staff with endless examples of everyday retail and packaged it in such a way everyone walked away with something.

It’s great to see a retailer teaching retail and speaking our language."

Pam Duncan - Managing Director, Ken Duncan Galleries
"I can't thank you enough for your powerful and motivational input into our sales team last week. Every member of our team has come away with new and effective skills for engaging prospects and closing sales, as well as an increased desire to be an exceptional sales person.

Both you and Gary presented in thoroughly professional manner and injected plenty of 'fun' to make the sessions enjoyable as well as memorable. You have caused our sales team to look at themselves, each other and our prospects and clients in a completely new light and we are very grateful for your input. I look forward to being able to report a significant increase in our conversion rate as a result of your inspired teaching."

Joe Margo, General Manager, Lifeline
"If I could wrap Tony up and present him and his enthusiasm to all of my staff, I know and believe it would be a life changing experience. He has certainly inspired me."

Colin Johnsun, Franchisee, Boost Juice Liverpool
"Tony and Shaun are great presenters. Their presentation in the workshop was both informative and entertaining."

Rob Savli, National Operations Manager, Lowes
"Brings you back to the basics of running business. It makes you look at what makes you successful, and extending your business life."

Sally Carson, NSW State Manager, Space Furniture
"The presentation confirmed for me that Retail Success is not getting more complex but it can be successfully replicated from the success of other businesses and focusing on core values and products."

Terry Gordon, Business Development Manager, Spin Personnel
"Content was excellent and is certainly transferable to other industries. Certainly going to implement many aspects."

Craig White, Retail Sales and Marketing Manager, Exercise Australia
"Retail as business sector is often overlooked in terms of its dynamics and potential."

Ron Tunnel-Jones, Bridge Consulting
"Provided clearer path to pursue improved sales."

Kieren Gallargher, National Buyer, The Nuance Group (Downtown Duty Free)
"Educational and informative, very pleased that I attended! Thanks heaps!"

Steven Kotevski - Lowes Manager - Wollongong
"This workshop series has helped me motivate myself, believing in myself that anything is possible, no challenge is to hard with the right attitude and also going that extra step with the customer, to find out their needs and make their day."

Simon Chirgwin - Lowes (Castle Towers)
"It was refreshing to hear it and hope everyone takes notice as it is, some of us live by similar principles as you have discussed, and are successful in there career destination. If everyone could work consistently as one, all our jobs would be easier, because our culture would be much more appealing to our customer."

Dianne Wicks - Lowes
"I am looking forward to passing this workbook onto my team. One thing I would like to have said when I was in front of the group today is that we as managers hold the key to the 'fun factor' because if we come to work grumpy or with carry over baggage then it will rub off onto your staff."

Kevin Litzow – Area Manager – Biocycle
"By what I have head today, I should be able to sell at least 15% more thanks a year".

Glenn Gallagher - Marketing Consultant – Biocycle
"The most important aspect of sales/ business is building relationships. This seminar took us back to the start of this important skill, from listening to identifying our clients profile, the seminar provides a strong base to build on". 

Michelle Mustard – Service Coordinator - Biocycle
"If you want your team to see the whole picture of the sales process and to give them better understanding then these workshops are the go. Good to see a sense of humour from a retailer."

Carole De Jong – Sales Coordinator – Biocycle
"I have never been to a workshop like this before and found it to be very valuable, as I am faced with clients every day and have learnt how to deal with problems in a better way to the benefit of the client."

Trevor Mcgee – Sub Area Manager – Lowes
"A fantastic presentation which supplies our team with necessary and easy to follow to improve our business."

Ruth Brady – HR Manager – Lowes
"The message given today has been what my hope will be from today to deliver to all my staff – The message is what i have been working towards since becoming a training officer

Voltaire Francia - Store Manager – Lowes
"Everything here effects our business all in a positive way it gives us a different views and idea on how to run the store, manage staff and deal with customers."

Leanne Vidle – Regional HR Manager – Lowes
"Has given me additional information, questionnaires and exercises to implement in my training sessions, especially induction and management training."

Jennifer Hallaway - Manager New Balance - Harbour Town Queensland
"I found your workshop to be accurate and extremely clear and practical.  A day well spent in your wisdom and life experiences."

Product Testimonials

Kingsley Colley, House of Media
"Marketing Success would have to be the best book on practical low cost marketing I have ever read. It shows specifically how to achieve a lot of what you are talking about, with the ability to go into action straight away."

Jason Caesar - Regional Manager - Garden Villages Management Trust
"I’ve just finished reading Marketing Success. A great read and very practical. I’m a Regional Manager for a property and asset management company and I have a challenge of turning service base people into sales and marketing specialists. With the help of your book I’m confident I can achieve this and teach my people to love the process. Thank you!"

Kelly Koselek – Bosely Real Estate
"Hi Tony - The audio was excellent - it was done in a way that was entertaining and memorable both in the technique and the content. I liked the analogy of "Milking our Own Cows" and appreciated the excellent advice in how to do so. Anyone who has customers - should listen to this audio. Definitely two thumbs up! Thanks for sharing it."

Bob Beaumont - MD of Beaumont Tiles - AUSTRALIA’S FAVOURITE PLACE TO BUY TILES.
"Credibility and enthusiasm are two of the key components to success. They are also something that Tony Gattari has in truck loads.
Tony has worked with Beaumont Tiles to help inspire and educate our managers and Franchisees and we keep inviting him back! ... so something must be working!
I love the great mix Tony achieves between everyday practicality of face to face customer contact with getting the philosophy right. I strongly recommend Tony’s CDs and books for anyone who wants to capture or recapture an exciting vision for their business."

Bill Vartanian - Export Sales Manager - Australasian PC Distributors
"Tony,  I started listening to your CD’s, and recording them on my IPOD so I listen to them on my long trip overseas.  That is my deposit to gain knowledge. Tony, you are a gifted speaker, you don’t try,  the knowledge you have, the experiences,  & thoughts flow naturally.  YOU ARE A NATURAL."

Kabaran, Online Comment in response to Video: Getting a Book Published with Tony Gattari
"Amazing video. Actually gave me a idea for one of the books in my series. I am a strong believer in knowing what is important in your life. I am divorced. My husband was a "worker". I am now in a great relationship because I simply believed in that one principle. Make sure you know what it is you are truly working for. No amount of money is worth losing the important things in your life. Tony is a very smart man."

Margot Cooper - MMM Catering
"I have read your Marketing Success book which has helped to increase my sales in Feb and March by 59% and April is holding out well too."

Jo Hanlon
"Just listened to your audio . It's always a pleasure listening to your energy & enthusiasm, and your plain common or as I call it these days - uncommon sense. As a long time salesperson & sales manager both for other's businesses & now my own, your comments are pertinent, great reminders & oh so logical. I love the pictures you have built in my head, as did your interviewer from the sounds of his mirth, As a very visual person and one brought up on farms in the past, I will carry that "6 uddered cow" in my head as a much more interesting reminder of the basics as I move down the path of building & sustaining my business. Thanks for sharing in a humorous way."

John Zhang – Owner JM Eyewear
"The Marketing Success book is the best book I have read, it was exciting as a crime thriller. I could not put it down."

Barry Gaubert Director - Iden
"OUTSTANDING AND VERY TIMELY! BIG thx from me."