Having Bert Seither as my EIR is one of the best things I could ask for being an accelerator. Bert is amazing when it comes to anything, he is always there for me when I have any questions whether it is business related or personal. Bert has really motivated me and made me a better entrepreneur in the short time of me being an accelerator and I can’t wait for the years to come.

Bert always tells great stories, but one that stood out was when he told us about a time in New York when he was told that he could either “make excuses or make sales.” When I heard that, I realized I had to be better with following through on things. It’s these small examples that Bert shares through his experiences that are really powerful.

Bert Seither, our Entrepreneur in Residence, has not only been an outstanding teacher to me but a mentor as well in just a short four months. His stories and real-life applications were so relatable at times, I questioned if he was reading my mind. I did not realize how badly I needed a mentor for support, whether I actually needed to talk to him or not. In the back of my head, I knew he was always there which allowed me to open up my possibilities and try new things in my business operations.

Bert Seither's work ethic is bar-none one of the best I've ever seen. He is professional, articulate, and always in control of any situation--large, small, bad, or good. He's a constant motivator who never lets anyone he works with settle for average. He pushes and pushes his colleagues and the people underneath him for their absolute best! I brought my ambition to every task but Bert showed me the way to get in front of people, articulate my point across in a concise and intellectual way, and persuade them that the product I am representing is the best they'll ever come by. Bert is largely responsible for the success I've experienced and will continue to experience in the future. My positive attitude is a direct reflection of Bert's guidance.

Professor Seither was one of my direct mentors at LaunchX, a summer entrepreneurship program for high school students. I was blown away by his enthusiasm, energy, and passion not just for entrepreneurship, but his eagerness to help his students succeed. I remember one phrase he would tell his students: "Data Drives Decisions" and I can proudly say all his students unanimously concur that Professor Seither is the best business coach and mentor.

As Professor Seither's student, he taught my class with passion and enthusiasm for the content while maintaining a high level of professionalism and productivity. He had excellent communication with students, was always available outside of class, gave interesting assignments, and treated his students like his own peers. He felt like more of a mentor than a professor; after a full semester in his class I can confidently say he is one of the best teachers I have had at John Sykes College of Business, and had I taken his course earlier in my college career, I would have added Entrepreneurship as a minor. I'm thankful to have learned from him, and recommend him to any and all of my peers.

The first thing I recognized Bert did for me was save me from making typical bad decisions. He understood that folks like myself have lots of dreams, some of them a bit too big out of the gate. So he roped me in and helped me focus on the right pursuit and the right steps. Looking back I can say he saved me not only from wasting a bunch of money but on embarrassing myself.

Professor Seither recommended I introduce myself to her during one of our meetings because we were working on a similar business model and could possibly provide value to one another in the future. After reaching out to her and having multiple conversations we decided to convert our companies into one and create a partnership. Ever since this decision was made my life has changed immensely for the better and it would not have been possible without the accelerator program.

The first thing I recognized Bert did for me was save me from making typical bad decisions. He understood that folks like myself have lots of dreams, some of them a bit too big out of the gate. So he roped me in and helped me focus on the right pursuit and the right steps. Looking back I can say he saved me not only from wasting a bunch of money but on embarrassing myself.

Bert is a brilliant business coach. I don't know many people who would be as invested in your business as you are. And that’s what you get from Bert. 100% involvement from day one. Plus the amazing opportunity of ‘plugging into’ Bert’s experience and vast knowledge of sales and marketing, which is what helped me see my business from a completely different perspective. Bert is great. He had patience with my fiance and I as we started our company. Bert also impressed me with his commitment to lifelong learning about entrepreneurship and the different fields he works with. He is charismatic and creative, and he thinks outside the box. He helped us identify new marketing ideas and how to obtain more customers.

Bert's entrepreneurial spirit is contagious. He's honest, hard-working and has incredible integrity (not to mention a great sense of humor). His love for helping entrepreneurs shines in all he does!Plus the amazing opportunity of ‘plugging into’ Bert’s experience and vast knowledge of sales and marketing, which is what helped me see my business from a completely different perspective. Bert is a great coach. He's constantly pushing you to come up with the creative aspects that will give you an edge on your business. He is an incredible support and manages to think about every aspect that will come up as you move forward. He is also extremely resourceful and you can count on little hacks that will make the trip easier. He thinks strategically and balanced out with a great dose of his own experience. I am constantly starting projects up and consider myself strong on implementation but with Bert around it's all easier. Great support and thanks for your help Bert.

Bert is an exemplary manager and instills a very professional atmosphere wherever he is. He is always willing to lend advice to his colleagues and assist in honing their communication skills. Bert does a tremendous job adding value for his clients, whether it is ad hoc mentorship, or a public speaking/educational engagement; he cares deeply about his clients and their success in navigating the business world. I would highly recommend him as a management consultant.Plus the amazing opportunity of ‘plugging into’ Bert’s experience and vast knowledge of sales and marketing, which is what helped me see my business from a completely different perspective. Working with Bert was both a great pleasure and an ultra fast learning curve, firmly rooted in the practical, down to earth and realistic guidance, which greatly contributed to my personal business development. So if you’re struggling, if you can’t quite see that next logical step you need to take, Bert is the right person to help you out. Thank you, Bert!

Bert is a natural leader with innovative ideas and a drive for success. Working with Bert strengthened my understanding of business planning and entrepreneurial spirit. I was encouraged to think outside the box and generate new ideas for building clientele. Bert cares for his employees and actively promotes a positive, exciting work environment. Working with Bert was both a great pleasure and an ultra fast learning curve, firmly rooted in the practical, down to earth and realistic guidance, which greatly contributed to my personal business development. So if you’re struggling, if you can’t quite see that next logical step you need to take, Bert is the right person to help you out. Thank you, Bert!