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- Recorded interviews
- 7
- Recorded between
- 2026
- Named reviewers
- 7
- Topics covered
- 7
7 customers have recorded a first-hand video interview about Press Forward, a education & nonprofit business. 2 of them (29%) described more clients, leads or patients in their own words. Interviews were recorded in 2026.
About Press Forward
Press Forward helps executives and entrepreneurs achieve scalable growth and strategic clarity. According to 7 verified Share.one video interviews, customers praise their precision systems and high-level advisory, citing outcomes like doubled income, successful corporate-to-consultant transitions, and the evolution of conceptual products into global scale engines within two to six months.
Press Forward provides strategic advisory and leadership coaching to help business owners and executives refine their market outreach and operational systems. Their services focus on transitioning teams to high-performance mentalities, mending technical gaps in digital infrastructure, and expanding revenue streams for startups and established brands.
At a glance
- Industry
- Journalism Nonprofit
- Key Outcomes
- Doubled income and increased profitability
- Time to Value
- Measurable impact within 2 to 3 months
- Core Expertise
- Strategic clarity and sales development
- Client Profiles
- Founders, CEOs, and transitioning corporate leaders
What customers say changed
Counted across 7 recorded Press Forward interviews. Each figure links to the interview it came from.
2 of 7 described more clients
“Neil works with me as a person, not just as a client, and he does that better than anyone I’ve experienced.”
Jared Koesten's interview →2 of 7 described revenue growth
“I mean, I was able to double my income by going back to the gym three days a week.”
Ted Ferik's interview →1 of 7 described time saved
“So once we started that and he started breaking down pieces that you're really great at this, but you're really weak in this area, it really helped me grow into what needed to be done and then delegate what I couldn't…”
Erin Hodges's interview →1 of 7 described family & relationships
“I've sat date nights with my wife once a week with my son, just different ways to be more intentional and have a little bit more fun with him.”
Ted Ferik's interview →1 of 7 described confidence
“For myself personally, it gave me much more confidence and the ability to really drive forward my ideas and stand up for what I thought was the right course of action.”
Diane Stouffer's interview →
What people worried about first
“The impact that Neil has had on our business so far is that he's taken us from that position where we were a little unsure of where we were going and what we were doing and just solidified what our strategy should be.”
Tony Leonardi & Lori Aleks →
Research about Press Forward
Aggregated counts of outcomes and timeframes described in these recorded interviews.
- Topic researchRevenue Growth70 recorded interviews analysed
- Topic researchBusiness Scaling59 recorded interviews analysed
- Topic researchExecutive Coaching50 recorded interviews analysed
- Topic researchHiring a virtual assistant34 recorded interviews analysed
- Topic researchLeadership24 recorded interviews analysed
- Topic researchScaling22 recorded interviews analysed
- Topic researchLeadership Development19 recorded interviews analysed
Customer stories about Press Forward
WatchLuxury Skincare Founder Unlocks Strategic Clarity and Targeted Outreach Through High-Level AdvisoryMike Johnson, CEO of a luxury skincare brand, utilized Neal Conlon’s advisory at Press Forward to refine his business plan and target market outreach. Johnson reported achieving critical 'aha moments' in strategy and gaining access to a vast professional netw…Mike Johnson · Press Forward
WatchTransitioned from Corporate CHRO to Successful Consultant with Sales Confidence and Real ConversionsJared Koesten of Press Forward achieved a successful transition from corporate CHRO to independent consultant through Neal Conlon’s coaching. Koesten reported gaining the confidence to master sales and business development, resulting in substantive conversati…Jared Koesten · Press Forward
WatchAccelerated Growth and Operational Freedom Through Strategic Accountability and Executive CoachingErin Hodges of Press Forward (reviewed as a client of Neal Conlon) achieved accelerated professional growth and operational freedom by transitioning from micromanagement to strategic delegation. By implementing Conlon’s precision systems and attending curated…Erin Hodges · Press Forward
WatchDoubled Income and Reclaimed Personal Time Through Strategic Career CoachingTed Ferik of Press Forward achieved a significant career transformation working with Neal Conlon. By implementing a strategic plan to reset his value and clarify his communication, Ferik successfully doubled his income, quit a secondary job for a more stable…Ted Ferik · Press Forward
WatchMarketing Leader Drives Sales Action and Profitability Through High-Performance Leadership CoachingDiane Stouffer of Press Forward worked with Neal Conlon to transition her team to a high-performing mentality. By implementing Neal’s precision systems, she laser-focused on strategies that drove immediate action with the sales team and increased company prof…Diane Stouffer · Press Forward
WatchMending Operational Gaps to Position a Protein Bar Brand for Scalable GrowthTony Leonardi and Lori Aleks of Muscle Up Protein Bars credit Neal Conlon at Press Forward with solidifying their strategy and mending 'holes in the net' regarding Google Analytics and landing pages. Over six months, Conlon helped them stop wasting resources,…Tony Leonardi & Lori Aleks · Press Forward
WatchFrom Conceptual Product to a Global Scale Engine for AI ReadinessAvni Trivedi, CEO of Mass Next Gen, credits Neal Conlon of Press Forward with transforming her startup from a conceptual product into a global scale engine. By challenging her to move beyond small B2B and school targets, Conlon implemented an expansive mindse…Avni Trivedi · Press ForwardWho reviewed Press Forward
- Mike Johnson · Press Forward
Mike Johnson, CEO of a luxury skincare brand, utilized Neal Conlon’s advisory at Press Forward to refine his business plan and target market outreach. Johnson reported achieving critical 'aha moments' in strategy and gaining access to a vast professional netw…
- Jared Koesten · Press Forward
Jared Koesten of Press Forward achieved a successful transition from corporate CHRO to independent consultant through Neal Conlon’s coaching. Koesten reported gaining the confidence to master sales and business development, resulting in substantive conversati…
- Erin Hodges · Press Forward
Erin Hodges of Press Forward (reviewed as a client of Neal Conlon) achieved accelerated professional growth and operational freedom by transitioning from micromanagement to strategic delegation. By implementing Conlon’s precision systems and attending curated…
- Ted Ferik · Press Forward
Ted Ferik of Press Forward achieved a significant career transformation working with Neal Conlon. By implementing a strategic plan to reset his value and clarify his communication, Ferik successfully doubled his income, quit a secondary job for a more stable…
- Diane Stouffer · Press Forward
Diane Stouffer of Press Forward worked with Neal Conlon to transition her team to a high-performing mentality. By implementing Neal’s precision systems, she laser-focused on strategies that drove immediate action with the sales team and increased company prof…
- Tony Leonardi & Lori Aleks · Press Forward
Tony Leonardi and Lori Aleks of Muscle Up Protein Bars credit Neal Conlon at Press Forward with solidifying their strategy and mending 'holes in the net' regarding Google Analytics and landing pages. Over six months, Conlon helped them stop wasting resources,…
- Avni Trivedi · Press Forward
Avni Trivedi, CEO of Mass Next Gen, credits Neal Conlon of Press Forward with transforming her startup from a conceptual product into a global scale engine. By challenging her to move beyond small B2B and school targets, Conlon implemented an expansive mindse…
Questions people ask about Press Forward
How does Press Forward assist with business transitions?
Press Forward helps corporate leaders transition into independent consultancy by building sales confidence and implementing precision systems that drive real client conversions.
What operational improvements can clients expect?
Clients reported mending operational gaps in Google Analytics and landing pages, ensuring marketing resources are used efficiently to support scalable growth.
Can Press Forward help with startup scaling?
Yes, they have successfully transformed conceptual products into global scale engines by expanding market focus and establishing infrastructure for AI readiness.
What impact does their coaching have on work-life balance?
Beyond financial gains like doubling income, clients reported reclaiming personal time for fitness and family while maintaining professional stability.
Is Neal Conlon's coaching effective for niche, non-mass market brands?
Yes. Mike Johnson noted that because his luxury brand is not for the mass market, Neal provided specific insights on how to execute outreach campaigns that are the 'exact opposite' of mass market strategies.
Answered by Mike Johnson →What makes Neal Conlon different from other growth coaches?
According to Mike Johnson, Neal's 'superpower' is his ability to persevere through limiting beliefs and his tendency to keep clients 'top of mind,' often connecting them to opportunities during his other meetings and conversations.
Answered by Mike Johnson →What kind of strategic support does Neal Conlon provide?
Mike Johnson highlighted that Neal helps with business plan clarity, specifically regarding target market outreach and finding awareness within a specific luxury clientele.
Answered by Mike Johnson →How does Neal Conlon help corporate executives transition to entrepreneurship?
Neal provides direct, fluff-free guidance that helps executives like Jared Koesten gain practical sales know-how. He recalibrates founders when they head in the wrong direction, ensuring they target ideal client profiles rather than just networking for 'dopamine hits.'
Answered by Jared Koesten →What is the coaching style of Press Forward?
Jared Koesten describes the style as direct, genuine, and human, lacking corporate jargon. It combines deep coaching experience with a military mindset where failure is not an option and success is the expected outcome.
Answered by Jared Koesten →Topics covered in Press Forward interviews
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