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Spring 2016

  1. “Priceless! It has been by far one of the best business decisions I have ever made. What I have learned I will apply in future endeavors.” - Gerardo Acevedo with Break A Sweat Fitness Center
  2. “If you really want to move your business to the next level, you should apply. We are pretty sure that following what they say will make our business a very successful one.” - Amira Alanis with Dakar
  3. “If you need to grow, reduce costs, and evaluate your business, come to this program. It has revolutionized our entire business.” -Abraham Neave with JDG Jewelers
  4. “Thank you so much for everything! I am so grateful for all the ScaleUp staff for showing me what I have learned.” -Margarita Reyna with Border BBQ
  5. “I have really appreciated both the classroom setting to learn from other entrepreneurs as well as the individualized attention in one-to-one meetings with my ScaleUp advisor.” - Jean Gearhart with Sam Garcia Architect
  6. “No doubt, the best experience ever!” - Levi R. Quiroz with American Industrial Constructors
  7. “Business owners would benefit going through this program and learning how to improve all aspects of their businesses.” - Osvaldo G. Cardoza with Cardoza Funeral Home
  8. “My doubts were answered through the program. It helped me learn many skills about my business and what I can do to improve it and manage it better.” - Eugenia M. Alonso with Royal Piaget Academy
  9. “This program is a ‘must’ for every small business to be successful!” - Juan Rosales with RGV Surplus
  10. “!Es el mejor programa que he asistido! Cubre todos los aspectos de un negocio, desde sus inicios hasta como proyectar el futuro y el rumbo de la empresa.” – Maria del Pilar Gonzalez with My Green Garden
  11. “It’s not only a program but a whole support system to help you figure things out!” Gabriela Ballesteros with Aqua-Tots Swim Schools
  12. “ScaleUp helps you to set priorities.” – Lucia Valdez with OMA Industries
  13. “My doubts were answered through this program. It helped me learn many skills for my business and what I can do to improve and handle it better.” – Eugenia M. Alonso with Royal Piaget Academy
  14. “Through ScaleUp, I understood some of the problems we had in our business so I could implement changes.” Laura Villarreal with Batteries+Bulbs

Summer 2016

  1. “This program helps to identify flaws and missing processes in a business. Thanks to all team members for making it possible!” - Oscar Aguilar with Aguilar Manufacturing & Design, Inc.
  2. “I now have proven resources that will help me succeed if I put forth the effort to utilize them. The networking opportunities also help to expand my vision.” - Travis McDaniel with Valley Trophies, LLC
  3. “Excellent program! I recommend anyone to take it. It is well-explained and it helps you a lot with your business.” - Saul Salinas with Emporio Jewelers
  4. “This program helps you obtain a better understanding of your day-to-day operations.” - Rebecca Yzaguirre with RGV Maid Services, LLC
  5. “The ScaleUp program has helped me identify the future goals in my business.” - Odette Gittins with Magicphone
  6. “It has given me direction and confidence.” - Erik Silva with Safety Central TX
  7. “It has helped me identify gaps, trends, and make decisions to implement strategies.” - Alonso Chavez with Mad Guys Auto Detailing 

Fall 2016

  1. “I know for small businesses there are details that we need to improve on and this program shows you step by step.” - David Lee Reimer with Aquamax
  2. “Our business has been helped by applying some of the financial analysis procedures learned.” - Lionel W. Levin with All Valley Key & Lock
  3. “This has been great to further my knowledge and make sure that I am growing as an individual to fulfill my responsibility to our organization.” - Alejandro Dominguez with SIMA Fitness, LLC
  4. “This is only the beginning and the basics to deeply analyzing the status of my business and to work with our team to ‘scale up’ to success!” - Silvia Castillo with Social Life News Ltd. Co.
  5. “It lessened the chance of a ‘trial and error’ formula to focus more on a ‘trial and evaluation’ formula.” - Christopher Wycoco with Wycotax
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