"Joel, I wanted to tell you how much our conversation helped me. Honestly, I was drowning and feeling very much incompetent to handle the work ahead. The things you shared with me changed my outlook. I have heard so many people tell me why it won't work. I know inside myself (selves if you ask my husband) it's going to. It has to. Now I know that if it gets dark again, which I know it will, I have a lifeline and you have no idea what that means as I have been doing this alone. Besides for that, your after work (?) 🧐 was awesome and I am so excited to dig in to them first thing in the morning. Thank you so much again, I look forward to becoming one of the stories of success you can share and helping others find the same thing myself. Have a great evening."

– Deona

"Full SBDC team- , I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your support. Your encouragement and support have been invaluable as I’ve navigated the challenges of growing my business successfully. Your dedication to fostering small business and enterprisers in Kansas City Community is truly inspiring!"

– NvisionKC owner Grace Ahn

"It was great meeting you Patricia!! You took excellent notes and gave us great advice we were already implementing into the rest of the day's conversations yesterday! We also have already started on some of this homework! PS I just checked out some of your YouTube videos and they are amazing!! You look like you are running an amazing business that really seems to come from the most caring and loving place! Thanks so much!"

– Melissa