Liza Jones, President, Full Circle

Jim has served as an invaluable business consultant for Full Circle Public Relations, helping us prioritize our focus and energy on the most important things to grow our business. He emphasizes planning and good communication and challenges my business partner and me to have a laser-beam focus on our vision, which helps keeps us enthusiastic and positive for what our business is – and can become in the future. We truly look forward to our meetings with Jim. It’s fun to have someone who not only gives you an honest assessment of how you could be better – but also to have a cheerleader in your corner who is rooting for your success.

Shari Burke, Partner, Pivot Lab Branding

My business partner and I hired Jim because he sounded far wiser than any other business coach we had spoken to or hired over the years. He exceeded my expectations. In a short period of time he found the weak spots and offered priceless guidance. I personally hope he never retires because I always want to grow and I believe he’ll be four steps ahead of me the entire way.

Tim Songer, President, Interactive Knowledge

I hired Jim as a Business Coach and met with him regularly for most of the year. We focused on increasing profitability and his ideas have helped tremendously.

Dick Handshaw, President, Handshaw

After running a business as the sole owner for 24 years, Jim serves as the one person I can turn to who really knows what I’m going through. In 24 years, no one else has been able to do that. Jim never tries to make me into something I’m not. He just makes the person I already am do the best possible job I can. I firmly believe that no one wants to see me get what I want out of this business more than he does. He is the best business coach in Charlotte, period.

Jim Cusson, President, Birdsong-Gregory Advertising

Game-changing. These are a couple of powerful words to describe the result of our relationship with Laseter Business Coaching. Jim has challenged us to understand and focus on our strengths and, as a result, accelerated our company’s growth in ways we couldn’t have imagined.

Kara Hollenger Bulla, President, 3PM Creative Group

Jim is one of the greatest gifts I have ever given myself and my business. He has been a constant source for inspiration, motivation and clarity for my fast growing business and in today’s market, making the right decisions is more important than ever. As I grew, I knew I needed Jim to be part of my team and help navigate me through rough terrains. In just a short amount of time, I have been able to head in a direction where I need and focus on what is most important.

Jennie Buckner, Executive Editor, The Charlotte Observer

Jim is truly a great business coach and consultant: Business savvy; people smarts; and experience in leading change. He is an encourager, a realistic optimist who can help others see opportunities and then seize them. Perhaps most importantly, Jim is highly creative and insightful — just the person to help others invent their best future.

Banks Wilson, President, Studiobanks

Working with Jim has given me a new way of looking at my role within my fast-growing web design business. Before I was working IN my business. Now I work ON my business. That was a critical paradigm shift that Jim helped me navigate. He has given me a renewed energy and excitement about where I am leading my business and how to reach my goals. Deciding to work with Jim has been one of the best decisons I have made as a business owner. I would recommend the advice and mentorship Jim offers to any business owner looking to improve their business.

Patrick Sills, Owner, Patrick Sills Creative

From my very first meeting with Jim, I knew that I had found the solution to taking my business to the next level. Laseter Business coaching represents a rare opportunity to garner wisdom and insight from a proven leader in the creative services industry. As the owner of a small design shop, it would have been impossible for me to learn so much, so quickly without Jim’s guidance. If you truly want to succeed, I have no doubt that Jim can assist you in clarifying your vision and achieving your goals! Jim is a pleasure to work with and I give him my highest recommendation.

Hal Stevenson, President, Grace Outdoor

I have owned and operated my own business for 26 years, but this recession has challenged me in ways that I have never experienced. When the buck stops with you, you need someone to help you think through the issues and clarify your vision. Jim’s wise advice and counsel are helping me navigate these trying times with more confidence. I highly recommend Jim for any business owner out there who needs seasoned consulting from someone who has been there.

Michael Greenspon, President, Greenspon Advertising

Jim has brought tremendous clarity to my business. Not only in day-to day operations, but vision and long term growth stategy that I’ve never had before. He’s a business asset that my company has come to rely on.

Barry Wilson, Partner, Planet Central

As a business coach, I have found Jim to be very instructional, motivating and honest. Having been a successful business person himself, he is able to assess your situation, identify opportunities and assist in laying out a game plan. Jim is his clients’ biggest cheerleader and he takes a genuine interest in seeing them achieve more.

Kim Banks, Partner, Full Circle

My business partner and I hired Jim as we were forming our public relations business. After the first meeting, and for every meeting since then, we referred to Jim as the “angel on our shoulder,” in the sense that he consistently provides sound, expert advice to help us guide and grow our business. Jim sets clear expectations and goals in each meeting, and keeps our business on track so we can reach our short and long term goals. I absolutely recommend Jim Laseter to anyone who wants to grow their business or their career.

Stewart Mungo, Chairman, The Mungo Companies

Jim Laseter is one of the best business coaches out there. His deep understanding of the human decision-making process is a great asset to any business team.

Mark Ethridge, Publisher, Charlotte Parent Magazine

With eye-opening insights and incredibly creative thinking, Jim knows exactly how to make good companies great. He brings many years of experience as a business owner to every consulting session.

Bob Gibson, President, Bolt Brand Development

Jim is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled business consultant who excels in asking the right questions to allow one to come to the optimum decision. I highly respect his abilities.

Suuz Martines, Owner, ScubaDoo Rag

With a history of rebellious creativity and serial entrepreneurship, I found myself at a challenging crossroads. I needed someone objective and honest yet gentle with the creative sort I am. I knew my challenges but needed a strategy to arrive at the next level for myself and my business. I respect Jim and appreciate his approach – a very positive experience to separate me from my business.

Jeff Elder, Consultant, Social Media

After being in the newspaper business for most of my life, I hired Jim because I wanted longtime experience on my side as I launched my new career. He began paying dividends in our first conversation. I trust his judgment and experience 100% and recommend him to anyone needing guidance in handling their business or career.

Christine Devining, Senior Manager, Fluor Corpoiration

Jim is personable to work with and very quick to understand and evaluate the situation presented. He is able to draw out the underlying circumstances so that his client reaches clarity. I was surprised at how quickly Jim could begin to contribute to solving my challenge and help me to move to a better position.

Chuck Robbins, Owner, Aro Communications

I have known Jim for over 20 years and watched with great interest his tremendous success as a business owner. He has the rare ability to listen with compassion and yet say the tough things that need to be said. He is a great coach and his integrity is without question.

Cecily Durette, President, The Public Interest

Jim has a keen sense of where the market is moving and how to help a client a navigate towards success. He is a terrific listener, and understands the complexity of delivering business results through teams and times of change. As a business coach, he has found his true calling.

David Hamrick, Owner, Gaston Alive Magazine

This is the first time I have worked with a business coach, and I can truly say working with Jim has been a great thing for my business. We have simplified and clarified my business goals, and are making real progress to that end. I am excited about my business again!

David Campbell, President and COO, Chernoff Newman

Heading up one of the largest communications firms in the southeast, I have found working with Jim to be an invaluable experience because of his objectivity and ability to quickly assess the core issues. He is a highly skilled listener and knows intuitively that it’s not important to know what the answers are, but far more relevant to know what the questions should be! His insights have provided clarity and a way forward for me and my company.