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What Others Are Saying:

 

"This is good stuff. Laughter and stories to keep me on my toes and information to take back home."
-World Congress of Young Leaders		 "Even our most stone-faced members couldn't hold back the laughter!"
- Alleman Cooperative Co

"Thanks for a sixth year at our Managers and Spouses Conferences. What I hear most often is, she made me laugh AND she made me think!"
- Harvest States 		"The 800 stockholders attending our annual meeting needed humor, laughter and appreciation. You gave us all three, plus the warmth, sincerity and human interest that is your style."
-Topflight Grain Co-Operative

"If we could only bottle half of her energy for the rest of us, she could make a fortune!"
- Midwest Cooperative Education Association		 "The only thing to say about your presentation is, we should have had a much bigger room both times! You packed the house."
- Texas Farm Bureau

"During our whirlwind tour of four cities in four days your professionalism on the platform, your energy of message, your enthusiasm for life and your sincerity of heart never faltered. You are truly the wonderful person you appear to be!"
-AgFirst Financial Services		 "Even after three presentations in a row, your energy radiated throughout the conference and brought new life for our guests. Your ratings in the evaluations were the highest of anyone! One attendee wrote, "so excellent, I'd come back just to hear her!"
-Monsanto

"Your inspirational and uplifting presentations insured that we will have more conferences in the future."
- Govt. of Newfoundland and Labrador		 "You gave us an upbeat presentation for the last day of the conference. The participants left motivated and charged."
-Midwest Soybean Conference

"At a time when our members were feeling a "little down" with the well-being of the agricultural industry and commodity prices, Jolene wrapped hope and helpful ideas in a reassuring blanket of humor to wrap up our day and make tomorrow a positive possibility."
-American Agri-Women		 "You were just what the doctor ordered! Time flew by and people were with you all the way!"
- Aetna

"She lit up the room when she got up to speak."
- The BritWill Company		 "Despite the heat on that stage you held the attention of nearly 800 people each day."
- Wisconsin Farm Progress Days

"I left the forum feeling like even I could withstand the ups and downs of agriculture. Bring her back next year!"
-AgStar Farm Credit		 "Your keynote presentation set the stage for a significant attitude change among the attendees. You knew our dilemma. You handled it masterfully. You truly are a sincere inspiration and leader among leaders!"
-Montana Stockgrowers Assoc.

"Although 7 was the best score on the evaluations, you received several "7+'s" and several 10's. In my twenty years planning conferences, your presentation was received better and appreciated more than any other I have seen."
-Georgia Farm Bureau		 "We had to have you again on the program! Thank you for your devotion, insight and energy. I've always thought you were wonderful, but since this conference, I've decided you are even better than "wonderful!" Your confidence, substance, delivery and humor make your presence on our program a value we were fortunate to provide."
-Successful Farming Magazine
"Based on the feedback, the women were very energized and encouraged by your messages. And the tools you gave them are vital for bridging generations in agriculture."
-Monsanto - National Dairy Women's Conference

"I must commend you on your flexibility...a shining example of the professional & responsive manner that you displayed... certainly you went above & beyond our expectations."
- Principal Financial Group		 "Your professional, yet down to earth approach truly exemplified a featured speaker and a quality human being."
- Ag Education Instructor

"It’s a pleasure to work with a professional speaker who makes me look good, never complains, and always has a positive message for any age participant."
-Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture		 "From initial contact and information gathering to the presentation itself, you and Linda operate at a very high level of professionalism."
-Minnesota Corn Growers Assoc.

"The warmth and humor of your delivery placed everyone at ease, and you became that next-door neighbor they’ve known all their lives."
-Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Company		 "I can honestly say, this was the first time a guest speaker has gone out of her way to make me feel comfortable! You helped me through two challenging days."
- Ontario Pork

 

"I appreciate how you mingle and get acquainted with the young leaders prior to the start of our conference. It helps them feel welcome and bond with you as our presenter."
-Accelerated Genetics

 "For our 60th Anniversary Party I wanted to make sure all we did was to accentuate the "positive" and appreciate our customers and employees… and your message did just that! … And then as you closed your talk you looked right at me and said, "Your Dad would be so proud of what his 3 sons have done in the business world but more important than that, is the fact you have remained such close friends! I will take those words with me forever!" You have made some new long lasting friends among the customers and employees of Hultgren Implement."
-Hultgren Implement, Inc.

"Your down to earth humor and high level of understanding of our industry was very well received."
-Minnesota Corn Growers Assoc.		 "Your willingness to observe and participate in the earlier sessions meant a great deal to us and demonstrated your personal commitment to the success of our conference."
- Union Pacific

"You did your research and spent the time to understand us. Thank you for the type of staff development that many pay for and few obtain."
- Community Schools of Clinton County		 "Those in the audience kept asking me if you were one of us! You were so well prepared for your audience. You came early and spent time with them. You reviewed the program. You spoke our language."
-Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service.

 

 

 

Jolene Brown, CSP
1636 Eureka Ave.
West Branch, IA 52358
319-643-2429
319-643-5541 fax