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Tea is worth her weight in gold. She touches the lives of new entrepreneurs and sets them on the right path. Her experience as a former corporate marketer and as a soloist allow her to be "bi-lingual" in all kinds of marketing situations. She is thorough and patient and goes out of her way to give more than is expected. — Alyse Hart, Owner, Sell it Like a Woman

Everyone loves working with Tea because she takes the time to listen, is always gracious, even on deadline. And she gets things done, always in a professional manner, and with recurring originality. She's great! — Cynthia Sommer, (former) VP Marketing, PRIDE Industries

Tea's expertise and professionalism brought our work to a new level. The results have been lasting for our organization. — Katherine Kasmir, Ex. Director, Straight Up Ventura County

“The marketing plan that Tea Silvestre helped me to develop is working!” — Sydney Laurel Harris, Faculty, Alexander Training Institute of Los Angeles

Tea's integrity and experience was much appreciated in the start up of my business. She created a web site for me to capture the feel of my company I wanted to portray. Thanks Tea! — Kathleen Raulin Owner, Raulin Enterprises, Inc.

Tea is fantastic at what she does and her clients love her. Need help figuring out what makes your business tick? Trying to figure out how to reach your target audience? Talk to Tea. She'll get you moving in the right direction. — Paula Bowden, Owner, Sacramento Psychics

I have had the opportunity to work with Tea as a student, studying social media implementation and management as well as hire her to upgrade the value and use of my business website. She is an excellent teacher and brings creative value to the process. I truly can not say enough good things about working, studying and collaborating with Tea to cohesively align my media and marketing efforts. She is easy to work with and brings humor to the learning experience. — Marie Herring, The MINT Fashion Exchange (http://themintfashionexchange.com/)

“Tea is a dedicated professional who cares deeply about her clients. She has the highest ethics and really strives to create exactly what the client's want as well as what they really need by listening and understanding each person. You will never be put in a 'box' with Tea. You will be treated as a unique individual client with unique, individual needs. I recommend Tea without reservation. — Dr. Bunny Vreeland

Tea is a competent, creative, professional. She helped me better understand how to reach the market that my services suit best. — Todd Binkley Owner , Binkley Healing Center

When you work with Tea, you can count on her to reach beyond your expectations, to be real and present, and to deliver the level of training and/or service you want for your time and financial investment. It's a joy to recommend her as a coach and instructor. — Bobbi Jo Free

Tea Silvestre is an innovative, artistic marketing magician. She has the ability to take ideas and grow them into meaningful marketing content and an "on-target" message. If you are looking for a great marketing ally, contact Tea. — Lilli DuVAL, Owner/partner , Illumination Medical

Tea helped me find my tune! I had so much fun going through the exercises in the first few modules. [They] let me get to know myself and articulate my values and beliefs. The Word Chef Secret Sauce Workshop helped me tell my story and find a theme to brand my business in a way that is truly me. I’d be still lost and trying to figure out that something special if Tea hadn’t coached me through my big “aha” moment during our sessions. A big “thank you” to Tea for offering her Secret Sauce workshop! — Rachel Rubin, http://playinginternet.com

Tea is a tremendous asset to online writing and online marketing! — Kirk Deruyck, 10-minute Stock Investing Lessons

Tea's imprint is evident in every aspect of DDM's marketing strategy. She has produced polished, effective brochures, marketing letters and web site copy. In addition, her expertise in strategic planning has been invaluable in helping DDM define our "perfect clients" and in developing strategies to find them. DDM could not thrive without this invaluable resource. — Diane de Mailly, CEO, DDM Metering Systems, Inc.

Tea understands what it takes to have a successful business. She is able to help small business owners create a detailed plan that covers all aspects of running a business. I would recommend her services to anyone in any stage of business who wants to assure the best results of their time and effort. — Linda Jordan, Linda Jordan Photography