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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve worked with other coaches before, but Growth Tools is the first program where I immediately felt supported and actually saw results. I landed a high-ticket $5,000 client with confidence using the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joining Growth Tools finally gave me the structure and support I needed to turn my publishing expertise into a real business. I even landed a $10K client during a practice role-play inside the program... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to share my gratitude and excitement because I freaking love this program! I've been burned by high ticket in the past. The information shared here is SO VALUABLE. The delivery is SO... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Growth Tools helped me learn to analyze my business, improve my lead generation and run a few successful email campaigns. I really appreciate the 1:1 coaching and the calls with other business owners... See more

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Growth University is a monthly coaching service. We make it nearly impossible to fail at getting more customers. Specifically, we will help you grow from $0 to $1,000,000 per year so that you can focus on truly helping people without being stressed and overworked. We do that by installing our proprietary A-T-M marketing system into your business. It allows you to attract 1000s of qualified leads each month, quickly build trust with them so they want to buy from you and then set up 3 simple sales funnels that monetize those leads. This is what you get with Growth University: Pillar #1. Revenue Roadmap: This includes your marketing and sales funnel audit, us writing your company vision, offer, avatar profile as well as creating your full marketing plan. Meaning, we learn everything about you then craft a custom tailored step-by-step plan to reach your goals. Pillar #2. Expert Training: This includes your access to my private marketing and sales playbooks, swipe files and resources Meaning, you’ll quickly learn how to do everything you need to do and have the tools and templates needed to make it simple. Pillar #3. Unlimited On-Demand Coaching: This includes your direct access to our team of coaches via regular 1:1 zoom calls and email. And they’ll be keeping tabs on you to make sure you are making the progress you need to make in order to reach your goals. Meaning, you’ll get weekly plans of action sent to you, a second set of eyes on all of your marketing and proactive accountability so you stay on track. Pillar #4. Inc 5,000 Mastermind: This includes being matched with a small group of peers running similar type businesses at a similar revenue stage. And we provide weekly training by our CEO, our marketing team and outside experts. Meaning, you will not be growing your business in an isolation chamber. You’ll be surrounded by a peer group that supports, encourages and helps you.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with Tony during the Revenue Roadmap process

Working with Tony during the early stages of my process with Growth U was a pleasure. He was receptive to all my inquiries and explained everything with clarity and brevity. Tony’s direct and to-the-point approach made it easy to understand the information without any unnecessary fluff. His knowledge and expertise in revenue roadmap development were evident throughout the process and provided me the reassurance I was looking for at this stage of the process. Tony and I connected well from the first conversation and I felt he heard my questions and did a great job providing answers and guidance to me. Highly recommend working with Tony at Growth U!

July 8, 2023
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Justin, thanks so much for sharing your experience! Tony is definitely a huge asset to our Growth Tools team and we are so glad that you are benefiting from his expertise and thorough attention to your specific business needs😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GU knows what they are doing

GU knows what they are doing. The model is great, the coaches are great. It's practical, hands on, and requires real elbow grease. Would recommend.

July 6, 2023
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Zach, thanks for the recommendation and for sharing your experience! Elbow grease is for sure the lynchpin 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're curious how Growth Tools can…

If you're curious how Growth Tools can make such an audacious guarantee, the answer is simple: They deliver. Matt, Jerry, and the GT team are seasoned professionals. Their attention to detail, thorough marketing plan, and responsive support are setting up my coaching business for exponential growth.

June 9, 2023
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Jeremy, thanks so much for sharing. We can't wait to celebrate all that exponential growth with you!🎉😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed embarking on the roadmap…

I enjoyed embarking on the roadmap planning process with Matt. He was very good about asking strategic questions, listening to and validating my own plans and desires for the direction we headed while also making thoughtful suggestions and sharing his "why" behind it. He was great about explaining what he understood me to be communicating as well as expressing when and how he felt we were on the same page. He was very professional, kind, attentive and thorough. Great experience so far and totally love my coach as well!

June 12, 2023
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Matt is the best and we are glad you think so too! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Banished Overwhelm

Katherine was on it the minute she saw me getting overwhelmed and in my way. She immediately made herself available so that I can get over it and move forward, which is exactly why I hired this company! I'm excited to keep moving forward fulfilling my marketing plan knowing that I have someone who can spot things I can't.

June 26, 2023
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Susana, thank you so much for sharing! Katherine is a gem and we are so glad that she is on our team and YOURS! 😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tony: Receptive, Clear, and Efficient!

Working with Tony during the early stages of my process with GU was a pleasure. He was receptive to all my inquiries and explained everything with clarity and brevity. Tony's direct and to-the-point approach made it easy to understand the information without any unnecessary fluff. I appreciated his openness and responsiveness to all my questions, and he promptly addressed each query, leaving no room for confusion.

Tony's guidance and efficiency made my initial journey with GU smooth and hassle-free. His ability to convey information succinctly made every step of the process effortless. I felt supported and confident, knowing that Tony was there to assist me. Thank you, Tony and I can't wait to share my wins with you all GU!!!

June 26, 2023
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Sheril, we are so happy to hear about your experience with Tony! We know we might be biased, but we really do believe we have a first-rate, world class team here at GU, so it's always great to hear that others think so too😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I truly had a great experience with…

I truly had a great experience with Matt! As soon as we met and started to talk I knew I was in the right place. I never really expected to be understood like this by anyone without me having to explain every detail. Matt seamed to see what my vision was right through my eyes! The business plan he delivered is absolutely perfect, it fits me like glove! I am extremely impressed and excited to have found Grouth Institute! I am also extremely impressed with Brian, who's video I originally saw that brought me to schedule the call. He is so easy to follow, and his delivery is clearly genuine! I am very excited to see all these doors open in front of me while the Grouth Institute is taking me to my goals and helping my dreams come true!

June 15, 2023
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Nina, thanks so much for sharing your experience with Matt; we're pretty fond of him too😉 We're so glad to be working with you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The partner you need!

Working with Jerry at Growth Tools has been not only a great experience, but it is EXACTLY what I needed. He provides me with the accountability that I need as we work together through each step so that I always know what I need to do next and when. If I’m stuck, we brainstorm. If I’m having a moment of imposter syndrome he helps me to get to the bottom of it. If he can see based on my personality and goals that possibly targeting a different audience, modifying my niche, or tweaking my program is necessary for even greater success, he makes making the necessary adjustments easy and clear. If you become a member of Growth Tools, you won’t regret it!

June 15, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your awesome experience with Jerry😊 We are so glad that he is part of our team and that he has been just what you needed to move the needle in your business!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended Coaching & A Tribe You Want To Be Part Of

I’ve been working with Growth Tools since about 3 months now. My experience
 with my coach Jeanette, Michael and the rest of the team was amazing from the very first
 point of contact.



Each single step of my journey, I met kind, open, motivating and positive people who really cared about myself and the business
 I’m building. 

I learnt so many new things and approaches in this short time and can already feel my business transforming. 


Also, at one point I ran into some personal problems and through very open and clear communication we sorted it
 together honestly, empathetically and very professionally. 



I'm glad that I found them. Especially in the online world it's hard to find an organisation and people who are not just after your money but want to honestly see you succeed.

I can highly recommend them if you are seeking to grow your business and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills. 
You need to be ready to work hard and get challenged and not expect for results to happen
 over night or someone else doing the work for you. It is coaching after all.

So even if you get a roadmap and clear action 
points you still have to work hard and show up every day to achieve your goals. That sometimes may take longer than you expect.



Nevertheless, I can highly recommend GU and am looking forward to continue my journey.

Vinnie

June 12, 2023
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Vinnie, you have been such a joy for our whole team to work with! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to continuing the journey with you in the future; we know you are capable of great things.😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a new entrepreneur

As a new entrepreneur, I really got a step by step understanding of how to market my product and how to introduce myself to partners. I so appreciate the input of all the coaches at Growth University, especially Michael Sharkey. He always had such great feedback and encouragement for what I was doing! THANK YOU!

June 2, 2023
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Rose Ann, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We so enjoyed working with you!😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stellar Program!

The team is very responsive and supportive, holding space for whatever questions arise. The program directs you through a clear path, so you always know what's next on your to-do list. When they had a staffing change, my new coach was incredibly communicative and ensured I had everything I needed to carry on with as minimal interruptions as possible.

May 30, 2023
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Sylvia, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We really enjoy working with you and are so happy to be your support team as you continue growing your business 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Systematic step-by-step process to help…

Systematic step-by-step process to help you achieve your marketing goals and generate income.

Coaches are experienced, empathic and offer the best support that helps clients achieve great results.

May 17, 2023
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Thank you, Patience! We really love working with you and are so excited to see you keep achieving great results.😊👏

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Promise of Guarantee Unfulfilled

[Updated Review September 19,2023]

Growth University made some bold promises that ultimately went unfulfilled.

I paid $10,000. They promised me a 7-figure marketing plan that would guarantee ROI of at least 5 new clients within the first 90 days (15+k EUR). I was so excited that I even agreed to write a glowing 5-star review for them here on Trustpilot. However, things didn't go as promised.

I followed their marketing plan, seeking their approval for every step. However, despite my work done & approved by my mentor, the plan did not yield any results.

Later on, it became evident that the initial plan they had presented was far from realistic.

So before the 90-day ROI guarantee milestone, they dramatically changed the plan to a 6-figure plan and expanded on tasks to be done.

I did not agree with the update, of the plan.
When I attempted to request a refund, they informed me that I couldn't do so because I had already approved their original plan on May 11th.

They also announced to me that since the plan was changed, they reset the ROI guarantee as well, so now I am not able to ask for an ROI refund since I did not execute their newly updated plan.

All without me approving or disapproving the updates.

I wanted to get on a call with them to discuss this privately, but they stopped communicating with me and deactivated my account.

This left me feeling not only disappointed but also deceived.

It's disheartening when a company makes bold guarantees, only to fall short of delivering on their promises.

My hope is that my experience serves you as a cautionary tale, urging others to approach such guarantees from Growth University with skepticism.

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I created a video review, and document with evidence containing our email communication, their marketing plan for me, my work done + results with numbers, and communication where I was applying for a refund guarantee.

However, after submitting the review, I found out that Trustpilot does not allow me to add links to the review.

If needed, I can provide more information with evidence if Trustpilot will allow me to do so.

[Original Review from May 16,2023]
I really liked Matt's supportive & patient approach to replying to my long questions and concerns.
In the end, he turned all those into a marketing plan that "made me cry"/made me really excited about what is coming and what is reasonable to expect to happen if I follow the plan. I didn't even expect that this business had such potential.

May 16, 2023
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Ladislav, thank you for sharing your experience! We are so excited to see your growth as well😊

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The coaching was fantastic

The coaching was fantastic, and the support I received to help me reach my goals was terrific. You also have to be ready and willing to put in the effort to reach your goals, but with their system and their support, there is no reason you will not achieve them.

May 15, 2023
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Colleen, thanks for sharing! Yes, all the hard work, but with all the support. We love working with you, too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stellar coaching that's personalised and caring

The process and and systems that Growth Tools has in place are full of value for the growth of business. Easy to navigate and learn from. I have learnt so much and applied sound advice that helped my business.
My coach Michael has been instrumental towards my personal and business growth. The knowledge, care and stewardship has left a lasting impression on me.
I am looking forward to the next level of accelerated growth in the near future.

May 4, 2023
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"The knowledge, care, and stewardship has left a lasting impression on me." Helen, THESE WORDS made our day. This is what we strive for. Thank you so much for sharing your experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved working with Growth Tools each…

I loved working with Growth Tools each action had a step-by-step plan to get me closer to my goals for my business. My coach was always willing to help and had amazing advice for me moving forward!

May 3, 2023
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Thanks for sharing your experience, Laura! We have loved working with you and can't wait to see how you continue to grow😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with the Growth Tools…

My experience with the Growth Tools team has been amazing. I have taken several courses and tried different coaches and in this unique program I feel seen and heard completely. From the discovery call to the onboarding to the coaching I have felt supported. I am normally a slow to warm up person but the space the team has created has allowed me to jump in fully. I highly recommend Growth University!

April 24, 2023
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Korbalagae, thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We know that every business is different because every person is different, that's why we take the time to do the deep dive so we know we are on the right track to support your growth. We're so glad you are here!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Growth Tools pays for itself.

Growth Tools pays for itself.

I started working with Growth Tools about 6 months ago. Within the first 2 weeks they had completely evaluated my business and put together a plan to help us 10x our membership.

Throughout the program, they have provided step-by-step education and coaching. As my business and needs have evolved, they've evolved along with me.

For example, at the start of this year, I shifted into planning the launch of my new book The Trading Mindwheel. Growth Tools helped me develop the book site (I'd share a link but trustpilot doesn't allow it in reviews) prep for and launch a virtual conference for the book, pitch speakers, get book launch partners, and so much more.

On day 1, The Trading Mindwheel was #1 on Amazon's hot list. Growth Tools played a major role in making that happen.

The support Growth Tools provides is phenomenal and I can't recommend them enough.

April 22, 2023
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Michael, we've been so thrilled to see your success and momentum. It's a joy for our team to work with you, and we can't wait to see even more growth for your business! 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Tough Start With an Excellent Outcome

I struggled during the first ten months of my one-year agreement with Growth University. My husband experienced a sudden and serious health crisis, and I had to have foot surgery, which put me in a non-weight-bearing cast for several weeks.

I was delayed in getting started, but even after I watched the videos and completed most of the Playbook assignments, I felt stuck, frustrated, and embarrassed that I had spent so much money on the program.

I couldn't see how following the steps was going to help me accomplish my goals.

II was almost at the end of my one-year contract when Michael Sharkey was appointed as my coach. Michael took the time to listen, to ask questions, and to really understand the program I had created for family caregivers.

He encouraged me to skip several of the Playbook assignments and change my marketing and sales strategy.

His confidence in me and his straightforward guidance gave me the direction, insights, and energy I needed to forge ahead.

He helped me think big and transition from selling to mostly small nonprofit organizations to large corporate clients. In the last several months, I have booked significant contracts with three Fortune 500 companies.

I bought the Growth Tools program shortly after it started. If I had done a little more research, I would have realized the program wasn't the right fit for me at that time.

However, I don't regret my investment because of the guidance and coaching I received from Michael. If the company continues to provide focused one-on-one support, I believe it could be a good investment for a lot of entrepreneurs.

April 21, 2023
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Elaine, we're so sorry to hear that there were some initial bumps in the road! While there are foundational principles and strategies that are generally helpful for the majority of businesses, we know that tailoring and modifying to suit the individual needs of each business is crucial. We are so glad that Michael was able to do that for you and quickly help you turn things around with a new strategy that brought results!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By far the best discovery call I ever…

By far the best discovery call I ever had! LUKE was amazing, I felt so herd by the end of our call it really touched me. From my experience, there was nothing pushy at all, in-fact the opposite, I felt heard and supported and was given a massive amount of value.
If you are over the pushy quick fix sales person selling their course, I RECOMEND talking to these guys.
(I dont work for them, have not yet signed up, just totally grateful for how Luke showed up on behalf of growth tools)

March 14, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your experience with Luke. We love hearing that you got massive value from Growth Tools even though you didn't move forward at this time!

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