Testimonials

“Julie has an amazing gift that enables her to work with all types of marketing and sales personalities to help them discover there strengths and unique methods to improve their sales results Julie has had a 100 percent success rate with helping to move multiple sales and marketing directors forward by helping them stay focused, set goals and achieve a positive direct impact on their individual performance while increasing community occupancy. Julie is one of the most caring, supportive and effective executive sales mentor’s and coaching  professionals I’ve met in my over 2 decades of working in senior housing and retirement living. I consider her a invaluable business partner and a highly respected peer. She is the first person I call when a director has challenges or needs a refresh or new perspective”. Most importantly the directors trust and value Julie’s approach and the effective tools she provides them, while being supportive and results driven”. Julie is the real deal when it comes to connecting associates to better serve and help residents and families make a major lifestyle change. I’m most grateful to Julie and all her solution based ideas that she so willingly and ably shares."
 

- Tom Baker, SVP Country Meadows retirement communities and past president and current SVP of the joint not for profit 501c3 venture with the Pennsylvania housing and finance association known as the ecumenical retirement communities

“Julie could give Tony Robbins a run for his money!”

-Melissa O’Hara, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing

Primrose Retirement

"Julie was my VP of Sales of my company and I quickly learned the massive amount of knowledge she had. She was amazing to work with for so many reasons. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable and intelligent, she was also extremely uplifting. She had a way of noticing your strengths and even pointing them out to you just in case you weren't aware of them. She had a way of bringing the best out in you, so you could continue to push through when maybe it was a slow time of year. I truly admire and continue to build my relationship with her because you don't always run across people that are genuine and true in helping you meet and exceed all your expectations.

Thanks for being the best!"

- Tiffany R, Senior Sales Director

"Julie has a passion for helping others succeed. She helped me to think in ways I never did before and changed my techniques while  staying true to my own style."

- Lindsay Steele, Director of Admissions and Marketing

Country Meadows Retirement Communities

"Julie’s work ethic is beyond comparison, which is a key factor that has enabled her to perform effectively as a team mentor, sales coach, and leader.

Julie’s contributions are not limited to Bild and Co., as she has been a top trainer and mentor for sales professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds.  Her ability to mentor and connect with clients is a unique talent not often found.  Julie’s coaching style is one of support with the right amount of constructive feedback.  She gets results and constantly challenges her clients to the next level.  Julie is extremely hands on in her 

training and breaks down the coaching so it’s manageable to learn and generates immediate results."

- Jennifer Saxman, COO

Bild & Co.

"I have had the privilege of working with Julie Podewitz in various roles. As a mentor, Julie was able to share her sales expertise and coach me on all aspects of relationship selling and effectively leading sales teams. As a supervisor, Julie provided me with the tools, support and leadership that allowed me to do my job to the fullest. Julie is an expert in senior housing sales. She is passionate about ensuring customers are treated right and staff is engaged and excited to do their jobs. I have the upmost respect for Julie and know that whatever she does, she will do it at 110%!"

- Peggy Scoggins, Regional Director, Sales Expert, Senior Living Consultant

“By way of introduction, I’m a retired naval Commander and have sat through literally hundreds of days of training in one capacity or another. In my new life I am a Director of a Milestone Retirement Community, and recently went to Portland to receive(senior living sales) training.

I am writing to commend one of your instructors – Julie Podewitz. When training sticks in one’s head for over a week it is 1) rare, and 2) usually a reflection of the quality of material, instructor, or both.

Julie did a superb job in striking the right tone to engage, motivate, and impart enthusiasm for your system.”  

- Pete Kovach

Director, Chandler’s Square Retirement Community

“Julie’s presentation resonated with our team members. She provided real-world examples and tools to differentiate themselves from the competition, accelerate the sales cycle and connect with prospective residents.” 

-Sloan Bentley

President, Seniority Inc.

“Julie inspired our group of owners, operators, and marketing/salespersons to use her brilliant tips to make the best use of leads and convert them to sales! Packed with wonderful, useful, and practical information that is easy to understand and implement.”

-Tara Eckhoff

Executive Director, Retirement Housing Council

"Julie Podewitz is the ultimate Sales and Marketing Professional.  In the 18 years that I have been in sales, I have never worked with someone with such an innate ability to train others while giving them such a sense of pride in the career that they have chosen.  Anyone who has the pleasure to learn from Julie should consider themselves extremely fortunate and soak up every bit of knowledge that she gives to them." 

- Kelly Walker

"Julie's coaching resulted in my career advancement.  Not only did I personally grow occupancy to 100% with a waitlist, but then was able to help others advance their occupancy as well.  Julie has the ability to help people tap into their strengths.  She is intuitive and gets to know the people she works with.  I grew both professionally and personally and hight recommend her training and coaching.  It's more than worth your investment."

- Shelli Webster, Regional Director of Sales

"Julie has a passion for helping others succeed.  She helped me to think in ways I never did before and changed my technique while staying true to my own style.  I saw positive results almost immediately."

- Lindsay Steele, Director of Admissions and Marketing

"The training I received from Julie had great impact on my professional growth. Through her coaching, I have been able to develop my skills of active listening, drilling down and closing!"

- Elizabeth Bartleman, Marketing Director, Executive Director 

"During the 6 ½ years Julie worked with me (as Director of Operations and Vice President of Marketing) and our marketing teams, she is the one individual with the greatest impact on our collective success, growing to 95% company-wide census. As a coach and presenter, Julie has a direct but supportive approach and has successfully guide me and others on our teams to be better sales people, managers, and coaches ourselves.  She has the ability to capture your attention and keep you engaged.  As a coach, she infuses you with the believe you can do it and celebrates when you do!"

- Gretchen Vakiener, Regional Vice President

"I have worked with Julie Podewitz for over 5 years.  Most recently, Julie has been providing Coaching Calls to my marketing team for a large independent living senior property.  Our Coaching Calls with Julie have provided that extra push that resulted in record occupancy.  We couldn’t be more happy to have finally reached our goals and are pleased to report that we now have an extensive wait list.  Julie’s positive approach and attitude is motivating  and her methods are tried and true.  I am confident that if you are looking for a “coach” to fine tune the sales process, Julie is your go-to person!"

- C. Ryan, Regional Director

"One Lincoln Park started using Julie as a coach in 2010 when our “magic number” was 50.  It is now 6!   Julie has been instrumental in helping keep our sales team focused and motivated.  Every coaching call makes us feel good about what we have accomplished and leaves us with greater clarity as to what we need to do.  She has become very much a part of our team and I’m convinced, is one of the main reasons for our success."

- Ana Johnson, Executive Director

"Julie is a pro at what she does and an excellent resource for marketing ideas and approaches to the senior living industry.  Her positive spirit and time tested ideas can make a big impact on your sales.  It is well worth your investment!" 

- Mark Hamby