Testimonials:
Formed in 1998, Prime Financial Group (PFG) is an Australian based ASX Listed Integrated Wealth Management Firm with over $1 billion client funds under management.
Steve Collins from Australian Lead Generation has been known, both professionally and personally, to the co-founders and some senior management members of PFG for many years. Our business recently engaged Steve to undertake a specific and targeted project across Australia which, by the sheer nature of it, was “a tough ask” to say the least.
Steve approached this assignment with his usual focussed and tenacious attitude, resulting in outcomes that exceeded our expectations. Long-term, Steve’s efforts should see substantial additional revenue and other strategic benefits returned to PFG and it’s shareholders. Notwithstanding the returns, Steve has provided PFG with countless opportunities to substantially improve outcomes for accountants, financial planners and their collective clients, which was an extremely important aspect of what Steve provided our business.
I highly recommend Steve’s services and look forward to continuing our relationship in 2016.
Simon Madder, Managing Director and CEO – Prime Financial Group, Melbourne.
Steve Collins, what can I say. The result from Steve’s work was beyond expectation….way beyond! The clarity in the information and the depth it reached was total surprise. Steve's ability to gain trust, open doors and create relationships and opportunity was unique, so much so I doubt very much anyone else can achieve what he did. The results and opportunities from Steve’s work, exceeds his fee by tenfold and more. Is he good…no….he is the BEST!
Graeme McCutcheon, Managing Director – GraemeMcCutecheon.com
Our business is a 57 year old chartered accounting business who has gone through some change in recent years. We engaged Steve to gauge what our current clients thought about us, and to talk to targeted business about what they are looking for in their accountant so we can attract new business.
After 4 days of phoning our existing clients Steve has helped us to over 10 times return on investment with new services to existing clients and saving a large client who was looking to leave – this is before looking at the new targeted prospects. Steve has a wonderful way with people and knows the right questions to ask conversationally to get people talking openly.
We really value what Steve has done for us and have now engaged him for a longer period. We just need to keep up with the volume of work he generates! Thanks Steve.
Damien Moffrey, Director - Baker Affleck Moffrey Chartered Accountants
Steve Collins has an outstanding ability at identifying business opportunities and then quickly establishing relationships to build on. His expertise in Business Development is first-class and he’s an absolute “LEGEND” and pleasure to team up with. Steve’s involvement with my business development has been outstanding and I can’t thank him or recommend him highly enough.
Steve Anastasi, Managing Director – AdtechEco
Steve Collins has been working as a Business Development Consultant with Walker & Co Chartered Accountants in Newcastle for over 2 years now. We engaged his services to not only concentrate on retaining current clients, but also to identify new ones. Steve has the extraordinary ability to very quickly engage with our staff, clients and prospects alike, and is able to identify diverse and profitable opportunities for our business to grow, for which we are truly grateful. His focus on providing a high quality and professional service, combined with speed and accuracy in communication, is outstanding. Though Steve’s role with our firm has changed recently, he still remains an integral part of ensuring we continue to expand our client base. Steve is one-of-a-kind and I look forward to continuing to share more success with him.
Brett Walker, Director – Walker & Co Chartered Accountants
Steve Collins from Australian Lead Generation has undertaken a Business Development style role for all aspects of our business with incredible success.
In just 3 months, Steve's professionalism and easy going approach has succeeded in bringing us a potential income stream of approximately 25% growth for our business, along with significantly lifting the profile of our firm. For obvious reasons, we are looking forward to continuing our relationship.
If you are really serious about growing your business, contact Steve, he is worth every cent.
Bronwyn Price - Partner - Duesburys Accountants & Advisors
When I think of the one word that sums up Steve Collins it's "reliable". Steve is a straight shooter and always has been. If he says he's going to do something he always does it how and when he promised.
Steve has a great ability to connect with people at a personal level and gets beneath the excuses that hold people back.
Steve's focussed on results and his extensive connections make him a great person to know.
Trevor Monaghan, Managing Director – Climax Business Strategies, Newcastle.
In the 2 years that I have known Steve Collins, he has been a great support for myself at Nashua Consulting (Financial Planning - specialising in Risk Insurances). Steve has been the prime organiser in regards to managing my client contacts, appointments and also maintaining ongoing maintenance of client support.
When we first met, I had a limited vision of the significant role Steve would play within my business, which was probably ideal, as within a few weeks he had determined the best use for his skills and displayed great determination to assist in growing my client list.
On a personal level, I found Steve’s communication skills to be exemplary, making it very easy for him to fit into any existing office team and complement the existing roles of others.
His skills, professionalism and reliability set him apart from other so-workers and I would highly recommend him for any consultancy role he may pursue.
John Starcic, Managing Director – Nashua Consulting (Financial Planning - Risk Insurance), NSW/QLD.
Very happy with the service provided. Steve is thorough in what he does and communication was great. Dealing with Steve was a hassle free experience and I have no hesitation in recommending Australian Lead Generation.
Eric Birzulis, Managing Director – Landair Surveys, Melbourne
Steve did a fantastic job for us. Although he had no established contacts in the industry, Steve arranged meetings for us with some of Australia’s largest construction companies. He was able to quickly establish a relationship with the senior management to explain our concept and thereby secure the face to face meetings.
We will certainly be using Steve’s services in the future and I highly recommend him to others seeking an edge in marketing their products or services.
Ken Gordon – Director, Tradies Edge Pty Ltd, Gold Coast.
We have just completed a 6 week program at the end of this year with Steve and the results have been fantastic. Steve has a style that quickly gains the clients' trust and confidence to enable a productive discussion with them. This then allows us to work even more closely with our clients. Steve's services will definitely be included in our plans for next year too.
Paul Young, Managing Director - Fiducial Group
Excellent value for money... Your reports have been very valuable...
Thank you for your services and we look forward to continuing to work with you...
Brad Gribble, Director - Lake Group Strata
Australian Lead Generation have been extremely effective in not only setting qualified appointments for our Recruitment Consultants, but as importantly, uncovering highly detailed and useful market informationwhich we can act upon in the future.
Having worked across a number of our Recruitment Divisions, ALG quickly developed an understanding of our organisation and have been successful in translating our unique message to businesses that we would otherwise not have had the opportunity to communicate with.
Paul Sneddon, Group Manager, Forsythes Recruitment, Newcastle
Over the past 8 weeks L J Hooker Nelson Bay has contracted Australian Lead Generation to help shore up and generate business through our rent roll in order for us to go that extra mile for our client base.
During that time period they have proven themselves to be invaluable in gaining insight into our core business which is delivering excellent customer service; their concise reports are on time and 100% accurate.
I will continue to utilize their expertise on all parts of my business and I would recommend their services to any business owner who wants to grow and nurture their business.
Anthony Diemar, Director - LJ Hooker Nelson Bay
In our competitive business environment one of the great challenges is generating quality leads. Australian Lead Generation has not only assisted with this, but also with follow up calls, seminar arrangements and marketing and sales advice.
Their attention to prospective customer detail is also a key differentiator that helped us convert some of the more challenging prospects.
I would strongly recommend Australian Lead Generation as a key marketing and sale arm for any business wanting to generate more leads through their effective direct marketing methods.
Glenn Cooper, Director - Bloomtools Newcastle
I have been working with Steve and Australian Lead Generation to increase new customers via local leads for my financial planning business. The customers that have been introduced are of a high quality and have met my expectations.
I have found Steve always acts professionally and ethically when dealing with potential customers and our business. The communication between Australian Lead Generation and my company is excellent and I am kept up to date with how business is progressing.
I would not hesitate to recommend Australian Lead Generation to other businesses looking for a lead generation service.
Christine Lusher – Managing Director - Lusher Financial Services
We are a manufacturing and international distribution company with a range of award winning material handling items. Australian Lead Generation has worked closely with our business since the start of 2010 to not only generate leads but also help us to follow up with customers across the country.
Steve engages so well with customers that they are more than willing to chat to him about our products and provide him with valuable feedback about our business. His opinions are very highly valued, so much so that when we had a group of MBA students from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) conducting a research project on our business, we directed them to speak with Steve who was more than happy to help them out.
We would recommend Steve and Australian Lead Generation to anyone who is looking to develop and enhance their business.
Peter McKinnon, Managing Director – Rotacaster Wheel Limited
We asked Steve Collins from Australian Lead Generationto follow up on some potential clients from whom we had a good chanceto gain new business.
We had not had much successin obtaining a response from these potential clients, due to our time constraints, our lack of expertise in getting them to tale action and quite simply, our procrastination!
Within two days, Steve had managed to make contact with most of these potential clients and more importantly, we now have these clients ready to do business!
We have found Steve and Leesa to be very professional in all our dealings. They firstly made sure they knew what we were trying to achieve, then took action immediately. They perservered in making contact with all the people in our list, in a friendly and unobtrusive way.
All this was done with a minimum of fuss and at a very reasonable cost.
I strongly recommend Australian Lead Generation to any that would like to greatly increase the number of quality clients.
Scott Pfeiffer, Director – Pfeiffer Finance
Steve Collins is a person of passion and integrity. He delivers on his commitments in a way that is respected by those who use his company's services and the people he is prospecting to.
In addition, Steve provides a level of customer service that is exemplary. He communicates openly and regularly, ensuring that everyone is kept in the loop on opportunities and relevant follow-up activity.
I highly recommend Steve and Australian Lead Generation.
Steven Eager, Managing Director – MYP Corporation, Brisbane.
Just thought I'd drop you a line to pass on my sincere appreciation for the professional way that you assisted me with contact management of our valued clients. The quality of the information you obtained from engaging with our buyers and sellers had a great reaction and allowed us to focus on whom to engage with urgency, and declutter our database at the same time.
Your experience in rolling with the flow was great and beyond what a junior / untrained team member could have contributed.
Your service and efficiency was always consistent and your communication with us was first class.
Well done and I would strongly recommend you and your business to any company who knows that the secret to their future exists in the quality of building pas relationships.
Mike Brady, Sales Manager – Gunnedah First National
What I like most about your service Steve is the level & detail of communication you have with my clients, first asking if they are aware of our services (in addition to tax) & then you inform them those who may not know of our Lending & Financial Planning Services. It was also an unexpected bonus, you gaining an understanding of how my Firm & staff are seen in the clients’ eyes - essentially obtaining a testimonial from them.
I like your detailed notes of the conversations because I can get a feel for the Tax Return Service my staff are providing. Which I’m happy to see seems to be a very positive experience for my clients.
Gary Croese, Managing Director – GC Accountants, Newcastle.
I have worked with Steve over a number of years, most recently contracting him to "turn over some rocks" and assist us with setting up some quality introductions to our business and services we offer. He is a master at creating new opportunities or assisting to consolidate existing relationships and he measures all of his results, so it's very easy to work out ROI on investment in him. I do not hesitate in recommending Steve.
Natalie Ryan, Managing Director - Beyond Now Solutions
