ShareOne ReviewsWhat do people wish they knew before starting a business?
40 people answered this on the record, across 26 organisations. more clients, leads or patients was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 14 interviews. team, hiring or delegation wins was another volunteered theme, appearing in 9 interviews. The timeframe described most often was over a year. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-17. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| More clients | 14 |
| Team & hiring | 9 |
| Felt supported | 9 |
| Confidence | 9 |
| Revenue growth | 8 |
| Better systems | 7 |
- “I would say we've definitely seen an increase qualified clients they get to us or show up at our door they know exactly what we do.”Ryan Berlin
- “I knew BoldMD was right for us from the beginning with the onboarding, they were very thorough and walked us through all the steps and really the big reason for hiring them is we don't know enough about how to create,…”Ryan Berlin
- “The number one benefit we've experienced as a result of BoldMD is seeing increased traffic indicating that they heard us through Google.”Ryan Berlin
- “Instead of everybody just living in their separate houses, it's really, really nice there. so I opened my own LLC, but it was thanks to Carla giving me part-time work on the property that I was able to put my, you kno…”Wendy Wright
How long it took them
- Over a year · 2
The interviews behind this answer
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WatchTripled Monthly Revenue and Scaled to 100 Clients via Functional Medicine MentorshipAngie Gallagher of Heart Wellness Coaching achieved a 180-degree business transformation through Perfect Practice. After starting with a nearly nonexistent business, she tripled her monthly revenue and successfully scaled a hybrid group coaching program to ne…Angie Gallagher · Perfect Practice
WatchDr. Brandy Cummings Achieved Highest Grossing Revenue Month and Released Decades-Old TraumaDr. Brandy Cummings achieved her highest grossing revenue month in business after attending Yager Training Co. By utilizing their Modern NLP™ framework, she released decades-old childhood trauma that was impacting her professional and personal life. Cummings…Brandy Cummings* · Yager Training Co.
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What they doubted first
- “If you're sitting on the fence and unsure whether or not to move forward with BoldMD, I would say just try it. You've got nothing to lose and I know you'll be happy with the results.”Ryan Berlin
- “I think the only hesitation I had maybe was, okay, this is going to be a big investment. What if it isn't worth it? I didn't get a no. When I checked in with my body, it was like, no. You need to do this. You can start living your better life now. And what is…”Nicole Formsma
- “Something that almost prevented me from getting started was honestly time. I tend to over-commit and be a part of a lot of business groups and business coaches because I always think I need more and more help. When I looked at my calendar and really looked at…”Emily Wishall
Follow-up questions they answered
- Is Bold MD worth it if I don't understand Google AdWords?
- Yes. Ryan Berlin noted that the primary reason for hiring Bold MD was a lack of internal knowledge regarding how to create and use Google AdWords, and the agency successfully took all that work off their hands. — Ryan Berlin
- Will Bold MD help me get more customers in the door?
- According to Ryan Berlin, Bold MD is 'the best at placing great AdWords' and successfully increased the number of qualified clients showing up at their door who understood their services. — Ryan Berlin
- What results have you seen since starting with Bold MD?
- After starting with BoldMD we started seeing more and more people indicating they came to us through Google. The number one benefit we've experienced as a result of BoldMD is seeing increased traffic indicating that they heard us through Google. — Ryan Berlin
- Is 40 Years of Zen worth the financial investment?
- Nicole Formsma initially hesitated due to the 'big investment,' questioning if it would be worth it. However, after checking in with her body, she realized the value of living a better life immediately was worth the cost, eventually calling it the 'highest return on investment.' — Nicole Formsma
- Can 40 Years of Zen help with physical brain injuries?
- Nicole sought out the program specifically to address memory problems and lingering effects from a car accident involving minor head injuries. She found the structured support helped her brain regain creativity and functionality. — Nicole Formsma
- How does the program handle emotional patterns?
- The program uses a blend of inner child work, pod work, and cap training to address background fear. Nicole noted it helps identify the 'prison' of subconscious programming that dictates life choices. — Nicole Formsma