Benefits & Success Stories

Ron Paxton

“Within a few months after joining the ABC Group one of our members introduced me to his neighbor who was unhappy with his career progress at a Fortune 500 international electronics company. We worked together for nearly two years and I was delighted to see him advance through the ranks from senior manager to division president. He also invited me to work with his team and he introduced me to other managers and executives at his company, resulting in several opportunities and new business.

The ABC Group provides personal introductions, which is generally considered to be the most effective way to win new business. One on one meetings with other members allowed me to really get to know their business to provide them with introductions and for them to get to know my specialties and ideal clients which resulted in referrals both ways. That one client paid for my membership fees many times over. In addition, I got valuable information and about building my business and attracting new clients from the experienced consultants, coaches, and other small business owners in the ABC Group. This is a great group to be aligned with, not only for the professional networking and referrals, but also for memorable social activities.”

Ron Paxton
Career and Executive Coach
Member since 2006

Steve Ditko

“During my second year as a member of the ABC Group I was introduced to a $30 million manufacturing company by a fellow member. That introduction sparked a six year relationship which provided a rewarding and satisfying experience. I have been able to help that client with a broad range of human resource consulting and executive search services. That client has also recommended me to another company which resulted in a successful search assignment.

During my ten year membership in ABC I have traded client introductions with several members resulting in a number of success stories. One of the prime reasons why ABC works, and what makes it different from other networking opportunities, is that members develop close working relationships and knowledge about other member’s strengths and abilities. This, in turn, makes it easy to make recommendations with confidence and expands the tool kit that each of us brings to our client base.”

Steve Ditko
President, The Leadership Center, Inc.
Member since 2001

Frank Ciecierski

“I started the ABC Group in northern New Jersey in September, 1997, after belonging to other networking groups that did not meet my needs. The initial concept was to focus on HR consultants and trainers who wanted to meet together to network and share ideas. We soon evolved into a group of independent consultants and business owners with a multitude of disciplines and backgrounds.

Through the years we have had many people join and leave ABC – some because they got full time jobs, others because they moved out of the area, and for others The ABC Group was simply not a good fit. Throughout the time that we have been in existence, we have maintained a 10% marketing/referral fee, continued to be a resource to our clients and to each other, and provided personalized attention to our clients, focusing on customized and cost-effective results.

I have personally benefited from being a member of ABC through the many referrals I have gotten and through the many referrals I have given, as well as from the wealth of information I have garnished from present and past members of the group. My reputation with a client grows when I give a referral and the ABC member gets the job and does the work successfully. When I am given a referral, I know that the reputation of the person who has given me the referral is at stake, and that guarantees that I will perform at my best. And that’s true of all of our members.

We are a dedicated group, and I know I could not have sustained my business all these years without the support and trust engendered by and for each and every ABC Group member. We invite you to join us and learn from us, and as we will from you.”

Frank Ciecierski
President RAC, Inc. (Resource Action Concepts, Inc.)
and Crest Consulting, Coaching, & Training Founder in 1997