Still in business as a farmer, designer and consultant, she is retired from her nursing
career in a busy city hospital. Colleen has a Bachelor's of Science in Human Development, a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing,
a Master's Degree in Business Administration and is self-taught in graphic design and photography.
Born in Vermont on a family dairy farm with Registered Jerseys, she came to Wisconsin where she
later married a popcorn farmer. For the uninitiated, "Farm, Farmer and Farm Business"
together represent a kind of heritage. It's all one, and the land has priority. No one punches a time clock.
This has kept her busy wearing nursing, business,
design and farming "hats". (The nursing hat is off now.) Clients benefit from her practical and
well-rounded expertise as well as her varied talents. In her
down-time, Colleen is a photographer and loves to ride horses.
The biggest wall you have to climb is the one you build in your mind: Never let your mind talk you out of your dreams, trick you into giving up. Never let your mind become the greatest obstacle to success. Get your mind on the right track; the rest will follow.
Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Regarding Turning What You Love To Do Into a Business.
Serving positive relationships is a kind of wealth in itself...if you think about it.
Clients have their own unique situation, we can step in at whatever point is needed.
Some client comments:
"I wanted to start my life coaching services and had no idea where
to begin; earth citizen design helped me with the necessary steps.
Colleen helped me formulate a mission statement, designed my
custom logo and color scheme, and helped me with copywriting. She
created a custom website with photos and made me an easy tool to
keep track of client notes. Colleen was very prompt
and efficient at what she did. I continue to enjoy working with her; she's
always available whenever I need to make an update. I would
recommend her to anyone, she's a joy to work with".
Jovita B.
"One of my vendors had promised to create our menus for our new
restaurant...but lo and behold...our restaurant was ready to open
but no menus! Colleen took my Word document (with numerous
spelling errors) and created stylish menus that matched our logo
and business cards for both our bar and our restaurant in record
time. We loved them and I could cross one more things off my list
before opening day!"
Jim W.
"I had been painting for other contractors but wanted to go out on
my own. I knew nothing about computers but I knew how to
paint. Colleen helped me to set up an Excel file so that I
can make a quote to a customer and keep track of income and
expenses. I can print quotes with my logo on demand or email
them as pdf files, which I didn't know how to do before
Colleen helped me. The logo she created I really like, and
now I have letterheads and business cards...I'm so much
farther ahead than I was a few months ago. Next, we'll
be working on a web site and social media. also stuff I knew
nothing about. Colleen has such a creative eye and so much
experience about the details of business, I recommend her
wholeheartedly!""
Tim H.
"I wanted to start marketing myself to churches as a Women's
speaker. I didn't know where to start, I only knew that I had a
goal. Colleen was wonderful in helping me to figure out my
priorities and get my plans off the ground. She has great
instincts and experience in the areas I feel I lack...so it was
wonderful teamwork!"
Rev. Kathy T.
Starting a conversation is easy and guaranteed to be useful.
But no "shiny shoes" here, if you are looking for an expensive, high-powered,
glitzy consultant, look elsewhere.
Remember, no obligation, even if you ask lots of questions.
