Testimonials

"When I joined AEP I was just starting a new office in Memphis, working out of my home. After having great success in the Columbus, Ohio market I thought things would be simple to start in Memphis. Not so. Since joining AEP and talking with fellow business owners I have moved my business to an office, hired a full time employee and some part time help. With advice, motivation and support that came from the AEP meetings and its members I was able to take bigger steps in my business I probably would only think about without AEP. My business is growing faster now. We have documented our operating procedures, developed quality control systems and manuals in order to deliver the best products and services to our customers. AEP has helped me not only see what my business can become but take the steps in achieving those goals. Turning dreams into goals, goals into reality."

— Barna Kasa, President, Desiant Tennessee, LLC

“Meeting with my peers at AEP provides me with accountability, ideas, and other perspectives that I do not experience on my own. My business has grown and matured as a result of the appropriate "pushing" from other business owners when I get stuck (or more likely when I stick myself by backing into a box). I experience a very positive return on my investment from discussions that help me clarify priorities and provide me with time to think away from the daily pressure of the business. It is motivating when I feel the confirmation/affirmation that other business owners have been in the same place as I am, and yet they have found the way to overcome some of the same obstacles and experience significant success in their business. I learn what worked for them, and from them I gain a renewed sense of energy and purpose.”

— Robert Palmer, President, Data Guidance Group, Inc.

“AEP is a tremendous opportunity to listen to what other business owners are doing to "think on" their business. I get the most out applying what I hear, listening to others strengths and weaknesses and thinking about how it applies to my own situation. Be it project management, people management, or stress management, most business owners have the same issues and each of us brings a different perspective into tacking the challenges that come our way.”

— Matthew Patrick, CPA, Managing Member, Patrick Accounting and Tax Services, PLLC