PRAISE FOR ALICIA

Strategist, guide, and trusted voice…

“Some of the smartest in the business told me to call Alicia for marketing support for my third book and I am so glad I did. She was insightful, strategic and tireless in helping me align my goals, message, and strategy.”

Carol Sanford
Executive Producer at the Regenerative Business Summit, award-winning author, speaker

“Alicia has been my go-to as I navigated not only publishing my book but the ongoing marketing. Her advice has been invaluable at each turn. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.”

Dr. Jeff Thompson
CEO Emeritus, Gundersen Health System, author of Lead True

“Alicia has been our mentor, chief strategist, and interference runner. Apart from being a truly terrific human being who cares about the success of each person with whom she works, Alicia brings remarkable personal attention to her work.”

Andrea Kramer & Alton Harris
Andie Kramer and Al Harris, attorneys, co-authors of It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace and Breaking Through Bias

“Alicia was there for me when I needed to gain focus and impact with my marketing. She was instrumental in helping me create a meaningful and consistent platform that has held up over the tests of time and growth.”

Anne Devereux-Mills
Founder and CEO, Parlay House

“Alicia is a blend of knowledgeable, strategic, practical, and responsive. Since working with her, I hear her voice as I make decisions about my brand and path.”

Amy Radin
Innovation catalyst, award-winning author of The Change Maker’s Playbook, speaker

“Alicia knows how to get to the essence of your brand. She has a sharp eye on what matters. I highly recommend her if you are looking for a pragmatic, practical, and effective marketer.”

John H. Johnson, PhD
CEO of Edgeworth Economics, economist and statistician, expert witness and international speaker

“I called Alicia after my second book. Her vision, pragmatism, and clarity of thought were invaluable. She helped me target my messaging and refine my web site, which helped increase sales of the book and consulting revenues. I recommend Alicia unreservedly and enthusiastically.”

David Robertson
Innovation expert, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, speaker, author of Brick by Brick and the Power of Little Ideas


“As a first-time author, I was new to all the variables necessary to launch a book and build a platform. Alicia guided me on all. But Alicia is more. She is a support system. Having written about mentoring, I am fully on board with the necessity to learn from those in the know — Alicia Simons should be your first call. She’ll guide you with honesty, realism, and understanding.”

Patty Alper
Leading advocate for project-based mentoring, prominent speaker, author

“Alicia is the perfect combination of effective, practical, and understanding. Her ability to take content and articulate its value in the market is amazing and her bring-to-market strategies work. I am grateful to her and can’t recommend her highly enough. ”

Lorraine Justice, PhD
Product design expert, author & international keynote speaker

“Alicia is a genuine and authentic voice that provides you with the right advice at the right time to guide you and your business in the right direction. You are in capable, competent and caring hands when you are working with Alicia.”

Steve McClatchy
New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, founder of Alleer Training & Consulting

“Alicia played an invaluable role in guiding me and my co-author through the publishing process — especially since I was a first-time author. She is knowledgeable, patient, and responsive — exactly the type of person you want on your side.”

Mike Gluck
President, Gluckworks, co-author, Everyday, author, 40 Freelancing Secrets

“Alicia was an amazing partner to me in all phases in the launch of my new book—I could not have launched without her. She does it all with a blend of professionalism tinged with special charm and humor. She is a delight to work with and the results are outstanding.”

Deborah Kolb
Expert in negotiation, leadership & gender, speaker, bestselling author, and advisor to today's leading executive women

“I had been thinking about writing a book for more than a decade. Then I met Alicia Simons. 6 weeks later, with her coaching and guidance, I had clinched an offer from a major publisher. Where I tended to overthink things, she gave straightforward feedback that helped move my proposal forward at a breathtaking place. If you’re thinking of writing a book – stop thinking, hire Alicia and just get the damn thing done already.”

Jo Miller
Award-winning women’s leadership speaker. Author of the best-spelling Woman of Influence: 9-Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy & Thrive

“Along the challenging path to getting my book published, Alicia Simons was one of the best things that happened to me. I worked with her to create my book proposal and from there to create a marketing plan for before and after the book launch. She delivered on everything she promised and went beyond what she had contracted to do for me. Throughout the process, Alicia was available, smart, thoughtful, and kind and provided clear, realistic advice. She made a world of difference on my path to becoming a published author. I highly recommend her. ”

Gail Golden, PhD
Principal of Gail Golden Consulting, LLC and author of Curating Your Life: Ending the Struggle for Work Life Balance

Alicia is the powerhouse that every aspiring author should have to turn their publishing dreams into a reality. Alicia is knowledgeable and highly skilled and delivers immense and measurable value. She has a unique way of distilling complicated ideas into tangible and targeted concepts. On the flip side, she can also take vague ideas and bring out clarity and precision. In short, she can serve as your go-to partner in your publishing journey. On top of all this, it was Alicia’s understanding and authenticity that hooked me. If I decide to publish again, I will 100% be turning to Alicia. ”

Christie Hunter Arscott
Award-winning advisor, speaker on creating more dynamic and vibrant careers and organizations. Author of Begin Boldly.

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