“Maree Gooch, from Belay Consulting, has guided us through the daunting task of our succession plan, making it a positive journey for all. Maree’s exceptional knowledge and understanding of farming, sensitivity and confidentiality gave her the ability to relate and mentor each of us. She has taught me lessons that I can use in our farming business, tourism business and personal life. Thank you Maree for all your hard work and honesty!”
Chloe – Hyden
“I have known Maree for many years personally then I started my own photography business. Though I am creative, I battled with the business side of setting up this new venture. Knowing Maree’s expertise, I contacted her and in no time she had literature, price lists from other photographers etc to peruse to help me find direction. I had a time line established, advice on setting up a Business Name, Tax File Number etc. As I am working from home she looks at the family dynamics and business to help set boundaries on working hours etc. Prior to Maree, I had been blocked to move forward as I felt over whelmed. Maree was fantastic I was so grateful to her for her understanding and expertise in explaining everything clearly so I was able to understand every aspect of setting up a small business. I recommend her to any type of business big or small her professionalism and empathy for my needs were outstanding”.
Helen
Helen Edwards Photography
“Industry response to our workforce development planning workshop, facilitated by Maree, was fantastic. Equally impressive was the fact that so many industries were represented on the day. Without exception, participants said the day was extremely well run and many requested that similar events become a regular feature of our industry advisory group consultation process. Thanks to Maree’s engaging style we gained a valuable insight into workforce development issues common to all our industries.”
FFTITC Industry Forum
Brad Armstrong
Project Manager, Food, Fibre Industries Training Council
“Maree’s vast experience in succession planning and the professional manner with which she conducts herself impressed me from the outset . While these are obviously important traits to being successful in any kind of business what really sets Maree apart to my mind is the personal touch and sensitivity she brings to what can be a highly emotional topic. I remember the first time Jess and I met with Maree as a couple, it was a horrible rainy day in Perth, we had gone through some very heavy traffic to get to the meeting, we had our 17 month old with us, Jess was 6 months pregnant and to be totally honest I was not in the mood. More than that I had almost given up on ever finding a way through the veritable maze our family was facing in terms of succession planning. I walked out of that meeting almost two hours later not with any of the issues we faced having been solved but with a firm belief that they would be resolved at some point. Basically Maree gave me hope and every dealing we have had with her since has strengthened that feeling”.
R Horstman, Geraldton
“Maree has been incredibly helpful and professional since our family has begun working with her. Her varied and valuable experience shows when dealing with a group full of different personalities and sensitivities. She has also been very flexible for our group, and we would certainly recommend her services as a business and succession planning consultant.”
Hasleby Family, Northampton
