I had a meeting with David about our small business. He was both knowledgeable in our area of expertise and also able to help us and point us to more consistent business. He was also willing to keep in touch beyond one meeting and to put our name out to some people he knew who needed our business. So glad to have found this resource and look forward to their help along the way!

Ann Shadle was very professional and knowledgeable. She provided great direction and gave me great encouragement! I am very pleased I was able to speak to her about my business plans.

Great second meeting! We discussed what Id done so far and action steps for our next meeting. He had ideas that opened up avenues and made me think in detail about my product. Thanks!

Dave was amazing at answering all my questions. He was able to help me register my LLC and provided me with some great take aways from our meeting. Thank you Dave!

What a outstanding experience!!!! David was awesome !!david is helping our company be exposed to the Louisville market and we are very excited about it!! David has great methods to help in our implementation and we are looking forward to it.. I would recommend David to anyone looking to take their business to the next level!!

Anne was great! Very informative and personable. I am looking forward to learning from her!

I am new to Louisville and trying to start a new business. I have very few connections . I think I dont need a lot of help because I am self financing this business. They will assist you with the financing side. Dave will be helping with the LLCs and contacts with the HEALTH DEPT with the food permit would be great. I have called the health department but have not heard anything back. I think this us a great resource those in looking in starting a business would be very helpful resource. He also gave suggestions which should help with the food permit and the process with the health department.

It is helpful to have a knowledgeable reliable source of information and to bounce ideas off of. I will go into greater details later. Right now I am in a time crunch with corporate taxes.

Dave is so helpful and easy to talk with! I walked away from our meeting with several new ideas to expand and grow my business.

I cant say enough about David. Such a great guy and has been there to help me at every turn. Louisville Small Business Development has been a great resource!

My meeting with David was great! His professionalism and knowledge to help in my quest for business start up enlightened and produced tools to strengthen the structure to my business! I would recommend this business!

I enjoyed the one-on-one counseling section. It is more informative and you get an insight on the personal your doing business. Very professional and on-time.

Starting a small business can be something scary for someone that’s new to it. David has been beyond helpful and supportive. He is really making an impact! Thank you Dave!!

David was professional, responsive and friendly. I enjoyed our conversation and Confluence Medical Group, PLLC will benefit from the information he shared with me. Thank you, David!

We have gone through a number of companies to do our website development and our SEO work and digital advertising… most have been mediocre and some even had questionable business practices. And then we met Ehlen Analytics! Mr. Brian Robinson our account manger and Mr. Brian Swift on the creative side have been very helpful in improving the content on our website and assisting us with Search Engine Optimization. Our rankings have improved dramatically since we started working with Ehlen Analytics . We are also having them manage our Facebook ads and they are performing way above industry norms! If you are looking for a company of professionals to help take your business to the next level check these guys out! We are very satisfied with the work they are performing for us!

Frankly, I have not found David Oetkens consulting to be of any value. I asked him to supply me some reading material about potential types of business arrangements (twice) and he has failed to do so. I am finding much better advice elsewhere.

My meeting with Anne Shadle at SBDC was immensely helpful! I received attachments via email that are relevant to my next steps and also got referrals for questions that could not be answered. She even offered to help me further as I have questions on this journey. I highly recommend talking with SBDC! Anne is great!

I have had nothing but extremely good experiences with the Louisville SBDC! As I have questions, Mr. David Oetken has answers. The documentation they provide is extremely helpful and the leads I have had from them are always worth following up on.

Thanks for all the valuable information Mr.Oetken, I really appreciate it.T. Davidson

We had a second conference call with David Oetken. It was very productive since he has done homework for this meeting and provided us quite useful information knowing what we are looking for.

Anne Shadle is an incredible resource for business leaders, whether getting things off the ground or growing their existing business. She has had success with her own businesses and passes down her wisdom with great care and specificity.

Today I spoke with Anne Shadle, with the Louisville Small Business Development Center. This was my first appointment with her and she was more than helpful. She offered insight into the steps required to work on getting my business started and sent me links to use to follow her suggestions. She was great. I look forward to talking with her again.

Met with Anne E Shadle via Zoom and she was on time, patient ( with technical challenges ) and very informative with the resources and information I needed to move forward in some important business decisions. I would highly recommend Anne and our local Louisville S.B.D.C. especially if you are starting or growing a business in Kentucky. Reputable, professional, local knowledge, combined with a wealth of experience and personable attitude is what you will receive.

Anne Shadle was knowledgeable and so kind. Thank you for your time and information.

My session with Anne Shadle of Louisville Small Business Development Center was very insightful and impactful. Anne is very patient, knowledgeable and very great to work with.

This place was very clean and up kept. The receptionist was professional and courteous. I had a wonderful meeting with an associate there who I know will help me with all my needs. Thank you so much

David provided excellent service. He answered all my questions, suggested questions I should be asking but had not, and provided strategic and operational advice.

Anne Shadle was excellent! The zoom meeting was very informative and very helpful. She really had me anylizing my business more to lay out the perfect route towards success.Thanks

I appreciate the collaboration and leadership that David Oetken offers to our Business Banking Community. David is always looking for ways to support our business initiatives and to forward our small business sector.

Starting/developing a small business can be extremely overwhelming. Anne is making this process informative, easy and stress free! We really appreciate her professionalism, patience, understanding, knowledge and willingness to go the extra mile to help us think of things have not considered. YOU ROCK ANNE! The LSBDC is an excellent, untapped resource for small businesses. I cannot wait to spread the word.

David listened to me give an overview about my business and then asked questions to clarify what my objective was for getting a grant would be. He said he would look into some grants possibilites and follow up with me and send me a link to get a follow up meeting scheduled. I appreciate that more than I will call you back response, because at least I know I have made it into the cue. He maintained professionalism throughout the whole process and made me feel as if someone now had a better understanding of what challenges my company faced due to the pandemic. Cant wait until our next Zoom!

Very helpful in answering questions! Highly recommend if you are starting a small business! Thank you Dave!

Very informative and professional meeting. Anne Shadle provided all the information I asked for and always gives excellent service. Will be booking another appointment soon!

I recently moved to Louisville and reached out to the SBDC for information related to my business. Response was fairly prompt and scheduling time was easy. I had a good conversation with David Oetken, one of the coaches there, who suggested avenues I had not previously considered.

It was a pleasure to meet David Oetken! I presented my business plan and he has put me in the right direction, and I look forward to meeting again soon to see it through.

Anne Shadle was so patient with all the questions I had a great experience and stress free she took all the time to make sure my I was confident she is going to help me go forward with this business idea.

I met my business coach Anne Shadle in a 2 hour intro class she hosted on zoom. I had my second meeting with her today to prepare for my LLC filing next week. Anne is very knowledgeable, professional, and caring! I feel like she is a 3rd partner in my business almost! I genuinely look forward to the next zoom meeting where she is going to guide me through filing my LLC. Anne goes above and beyond and will go past her scheduled time if she can to keep helping! I greatly appreciate her service, and I believe she is a part of the strong foundation my business will be built on! Thanks Anne!

Working with Anne Shadle at the Louisville Small Business Development Center has been an amazing experience. She has helped me build a beautiful business plan, set up all of my business licenses/taxes with the government, find great business partners to work with, and set the course for success with my business venture. I would highly recommend working with the Louisville SBDC all day, every day.

In one 30 minute meeting David was able to help me clarify my priorities and begin a substantial plan to get my business started. Im grateful for this resource and look forward to working with this organization.

I went through this process on my own a number of years ago. Todays session was much more concise and unbelievably easy to navigate in an incredibly timely manner. The SBDC has been a part of my business plan for years and will continue to be so as long as I am a business owner.

Anne Shadle is the absolutely best small business coach! She is thorough, smart, attentive, knowledgable, and an all around great resource.

Anne with the Louisville Small Business Center has been instrumental in guiding me through the process of starting a small business while remaining supportive and positive! If you are considering starting a small business and arent sure where to start check out the center!

Very good at listening to your ideals to help create a plan for you.

David was so kind and extremely helpful. Opening a new business can be overwhelming at times and he is there to answer any and all questions you may have and point you in the right direction. Thanks David!

I simply could not be any more grateful for all of the assistance I have received from this group and particularly, Anne Shadle. There were times when she was more of cheerleader than consultant - and at those times, a cheerleader was exactly what I needed! Whether by phone or email, Anne never let me stop or get discouraged. Ive spent most of my career helping others with their businesses and I am just not very good at accepting help, even when I (desperately) need it. I am grateful and humbled by the assistance, professionalism, and caring shown by this organization and especially Anne! If you need any kind of assistance with your small business, take a moment to reach out - you will not be disappointed!

I didnt know what to expect from this meeting with David but he got me to thinking outside of the box and hopefully come up with an even better plan to get my idea and goals met. I look forward to working with him and getting my small business working. Thank you much!

It was nice to have someone bounce ideas off of. I would of liked to get more of the specific information on permits and licensing for the state to operate but creating a punch list of items to start the business and putting pen to paper is the most important part of starting the business

Anne is a wealth of knowledge. I love her patience and calm demeanor. She is very professional and goes above and beyond to assist.

I was amazed by the services offered here! Anne took time to thoroughly answer my questions and provided me with tons of materials to help with my small business ideas. I highly recommend using this service!

I personally worked with Anne Shadle, with the Louisville Small Business Development Center!

Dave is a great coach with thoughtful questions and inventive suggestions. He is supportive without being directive which I appreciate. I look forward to getting his advice each time.

Incredible experience with Anne Shadle this week. She addressed all of my questions, no matter how minimal, and I left feeling like I had a solid path forward. I love it when I leave a coaching session with homework. Time to do this thing!

Ms Anne gave me great advice on how to make my business more manageable and easy to understand the basics of having a business

Off to a good start! A short first meet covered a lot of ground, and we have a plan for our next meet.

Louisvilles SBDC is an excellent resource for entrepreners at any stage of business. The tools, resources and coaching I have received over the years is invaluable. I was thrilled to see that Anne Shadle has been added as a coach and had an excellent Zoom call with her today. Her experience in the food industry was particularly helpful for my business.

SBDC is such an amazing resource for those of us needing tools and support!I cant say enough about how much Ive gained from the weekly webinars and FREE consulting sessions!Anne was extremely thorough and responsive to every question and concern.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to help small business in Louisville!

Dave always communicates well in rapid response. He means business!

Knowledgeable and creative, and really took the time to be sure I understood the information presented. Thanks so much to Dave and the crew!

I have received help with all aspects of my small business through the SBDC. Their continuing education webinars, and one on one consultations have made a huge difference in my success. I am so grateful for this resource!

I have the pleasure of working with Anne Shadle and her insight has been very helpful. Her supportiveness gives me confidence that I know will make the difference in my success.

Got the information I needed immediately. However was suppose to get the agreement in my email to get registered as a client I have not received. Seems to be a little confusing. You talk to intake, sent over to speak to counselor then wait for an document to register... do I have to to call back for the intake register form.

My business partners and 3rd Turn Brewing have been working with Anne Shadle for a few weeks and are already seeing value. Great listener which helps when it comes down to getting to the root of issues. Clarification and follow up are great. She has really helped us find direction in new business areas.

Anne Shadle is amazing! She went above and beyond in providing guidance and resources to me. So glad I found Louisville Small Business Development Center, and particularly Anne!

Very professional. This is my second time meeting with someone from SBDC. The first person I had did not make me feel like she was going to help me any. She made me feel like a burden or something. But David was great during our first meeting. He gave me homework and tips to have done for our next meeting. Im super excited to be working with him and Im glad I gave SBDC a second chance.

Anne Shadle has been extremely helpful in counseling me on many matters including applying for grants. Shes genuinely enthusiastic and prompt to respond.

Mr. Oetken was very down-to-earth, knowledgeable, and supportive. I feel more prepared in navigating my entrepreneurial endeavors after our meetings.

Thank you so very much Ms. Anne Shadle!! I really appreciate all of your help☺️ She is very knowledgeable to all of the resources that are needed to make your vision Successful!! Thank you again🌷

Anne shadle was very personable she had patience and very knowledgeable on vast subjects that I was unsure about.

Louisville Small Business Development Center is an invaluable resource in our community. I have personally worked with two of their counselors/coaches, Toni Sears and most recently Anne Shadle both of which were extremely helpful. Both displayed an elevated knowledge in their particular expertise and were delightfully personable. I appreciate the service that the SBDC offers and look forward to working with both of my coaches in the near future.

This service has been so appreciated during these times of uncertainty. To have Anne Shadle show up in my inbox offering guidance is a blessing. I jumped on the offer and am so grateful for the support of our community. It feels solid, and theres not a much better feeling these days.

Anne Shadle works very hard to help in a timely manner to set you up for success moving forward.

Dave was great. He was knowledgeable, clarified some LLC questions I had, and pointed me in the direction of some great resources. Highly recommended!

Anne Shadle was very nice and helpful. She pointed me in the right direction and has sent me multiple resources. I know I can reach out to her again with any other questions.

Anne helped me navigate through a challenge. She was very informative. Such a great resource!

Anne S has been amazing. I cant wait to see whats next for my company as we grow.

I have been so fortunate to have come across this opportunity with the Louisville SBDC!!!I have been paired with WONDERFUL caseworkers and specialists along the way and couldnt be more satisfied with the way things are going!!!Louisville SBDC is a great place for small business owners to receive value resources and help from a variety of spectrums!!!

Anne is amazing and give wonderful advice. Highly recommend her as a coach for any small business owner who needs some guidance!

I was assisted by Anne Shadle, EXtremely knowledgable and helpful... she gave me an extra 15 minutes of her time, she guided and advised me admirably. I am certain you already know what a focused, responsive person she is. She helped me navigate some murky waters and I am very grateful!

I had a great time talking though a new business idea with David. He is a great resource in the community!

I worked with Anne Shadle, with the Louisville Small Business Development Center. She was great and very professional. Answered all my questions and helped me decide where to journey next in my business.

Anne Shadle Is very kind and patient. Very wonderful to work with and she was an extremely big help. Thank you Anne.

Great advice and information! I would definitely recommend to other small business owners.

Anne Shandle was so helpful in assisting me with the right steps in wanting to expand my business. I will continue to work with her in the future.

Anne Shadle, with the Louisville Small Business Development Center has helped me so much! She was able to help me save a ton of money from Legal Zoom and figure out my yearly processes on my own! Thanks Anne!

Its a bummer that you can only choose one like, but all apply. Ive engaged twice and both times have left the meeting with my expectations met and promises delivered upon AND then both exceeded.

The Louisville Small Business Development Center is a significant benefit in our community. Anyone who is considering becoming a business owner needs to engage the Louisville SBDC team. We are hugely grateful for the support and coaching we received from David Oetken. We could not have done it with out him.

Anne Shadle was super helpful and a great resource

I feel that it was a very efficient 30 minute meeting.

Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful!!

Greats play to be I just want to say to my customers and my fan to visit this place and for the only experienced great place to be I enjoy it

If your even thinking about starting a business you should start here !!

The SBDC is a wonderful organization dedicated to growing small businesses. I always encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to attend a few workshops and speak to someone at the SBDC prior to making big investments or important decisions.

If youre an entrepreneur. Get guidance right here👌 great mentors.

Very helpful

Anne Shadle was amazing to speak with! She shared a great amount of knowledge about the services offered by the Louisville SBDC and was extremely easy to talk to. I would highly recommend every business connect with this organization and see how they can benefit from what the SBDC has to offer. Bonus, the services are free of charge!

I had a really great meeting with Anne Shadle from Louisville Small Business Development Center. She was very knowledgeable, professional and patient. Explained all the details of my questions and sent material to help me with my startup business. I high recommend Anne Shadle. Thank you so much, Anne.