Clay Staires is a man of integrity, upright and honest. But what is more, he knows how to pull out the best that is in you. He is an encouragement, helping you be the best you can be, genuinely caring that you succeed. He has the joy of the Lord bursting out of him, which makes people drawn to him and excited to work with him!

Clay brings a practical, non-nonsense approach to getting it done in your business. His knowledge and wisdom are solid and a must for any business owner. Excellent spirit and heart of a teacher!

I learned so much from Clay at the conference! He is a great teacher! Thank you for investing so much time and energy into our success!

Been working with Clay and team for almost 2 months now. Already making great progress in my business and productivity.

Clay has a heart to help people thrive! I really enjoyed visiting and thank you for the wonderful advice and opportunities!!!

Clays a great coach and helps me and my team improve every week! I highly recommend him to those of you that want to grow your business!!

High energy business training. Sincere, uplifting and informative.

Clay has been such a blessing to me as a leader and my company as a whole. The mindset shift and growth has been apparent for all sides of my business. I strongly recommend clay for business leadership and mentoring.

High energy. Provides concrete steps to take. Doesn’t keep the information, but shares the wealth. You won’t regret seeking his advice. Anyone who gives out their personal cell, says “I’m here for you!” Thanks Clay from Wisconsin. Worth the drive!

Great enthusiasm, great message, and really makes you think about how to not only succeed in owning a business, but also in taking charge of your life. Very inspirational

Awesome teacher and speaker. Very motivational. Great points that I can apply to my life and team!

Excellent guidance in promoting business in a turbulent business world.

Clay Staires is the real deal. Insightful, knowledgable, and inspiring (in a friendly kick-in-the-butt kind of way). He led our annual planning session and everyone walked away with clarity and a direction.

Clay is an amazing speaker. I love his energy! His group interview process presentation changed my thinking about hiring people.

Clay was very energetic and engaging as he help our team kickoff the year. I highly recommend using him to train and motivate your team.

Clay and The Leadership Initiative’s coaching program have been a tremendous boost to our business. Highly recommended and a huge asset with tons of applicable business knowledge!

Clay is an incredible coach and mentor in every aspect of your life

Amazing info to win in life and in business.

This guy is very knowledgeable! Packed with his wealth of real world knowledge, experience, and great sense of humor, he is not only is easy to follow by keeping things fun but gives you practical information you can implement immediately!

Great Coach! Even Greater Human Being! Clay is a Must Have for your Team.

Attended a business conference and Clay is an amazing coach.

Just saw him at a conference and hes full of energy, fun to listen to, and has those hungry eyes! Rock ON!

Clay offered real actionable insight into the group interview process and had an entertaining way of presenting the material. Aka Hungry Eyes ;)

Leadership Initiative has made a tremendous impact on me as a business owner. They use a proven system that they have grown numerous successful businesses with. They provide a map for the system and help you as a business owner stay accountable to taking the right path. They have helped me shift my thinking from being a worker in the business to a business owner and I am able to spend more time working on my business than I ever believed was possible. They are a wealth of knowledge. Thanks guys!

Working with the leadership initiative over the past few months has been the best money my company has spent in a very long time. Practical systems and processes that business owners are able to implement right away without the trial and error of reinventing the wheel. Immediate, measurable results that are improving our company, rather than feel-good quotes about determination multiplied by grit plus some other intangible characteristic. Highly recommended!

Knows his stuff! Pure and raw knowledge!

Clay is the man! He is an incredible speaker and coach. His story is unbelievable, but he is also one of the most genuine people you will meet. He cares about each of his clients so deeply and he clearly lays out specific action items for them to grow and achieve their goals. If you are considering hiring Clay as a speaker or thinking about talking with him about his coaching I highly suggest you at least give him a call. You will love your interaction with him and you wont be disappointed! We were thrilled with our experience.

Invaluable for my business. Great information.

Great information, great to work with. Knowledgeable.

Clay does a great job!

Clay is a very genuine person and has so much knowledge to share

I started a small business from scratch 3 years before I met clay. I was working harder than ever, and felt like every day was a struggle. Life felt out of balance, I knew I needed help but I was not sure what to do. I randomly met Clay at a chamber of commerce meeting. A few weeks later we sat down to discuss my situation. His words were incredibly comforting to know others were in the same situation. We have worked together for about 6 months now. My stress level is 10% of what it used to be and my business is growing. I benefited so much from Clays coaching that I have him meeting with my staff once per week. My staff has noticed a huge change in my life, and I have enjoyed watching them grow. If you have ever felt like your work controls you, or that it is not the vision you have for it. CALL CLAY NOW! It was one of the best decisions of my life!

Clay and his team are amazing at what they do. My experience has been literally life changing. Highly Recommend them!!

We have only worked with Clay and his team for a few months now and I am so glad that HE is our business coach and mentor. He bring a positive energy when helping us build our business, manage our online presence, wisely manage our time, clarify our vision & set goals. I hoped that this would be helpful in our business but it has absolutely made a huge change in our personal life as well. I now start my days in such a peaceful place compared to the craziness of the past. To top it off he is just a stellar guy. He has helped us see past today with excitement to the future.

Clay is a dynamic personality with original ideas and ways to enhance your companies or self performance. As a teacher he was a successful coach and teacher of youth who was respected by his peers. He has had a varied career and many life experiences that allow him to express different views and thoughts about how to bring out the positive parts of your venture. Publicity and promotion are part of his Christian upbringing and heritage. He is an engaging speaker who inspires your audience to achieve their business and life goals. I speak from over 50 years of having known the boy and the man.

Clay did a leadership conference for us at a Tribal conference hosted by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Citizenship Office. He was amazing! Every single person I spoke with after said they thoroughly enjoyed it. Great teacher, great energy, great service! Definitely recommend!

Everyone needs a coach and Clay is mine. From the very beginning he was able to help me create a path to success for my business. I look forward to our weekly meetings because of the positivity, support, accountability that he and his team bring. Hes a true leader that has successfully created a winning culture in his company that Ive witnessed first-hand. The Leadership Initiative is the real deal. I would highly recommend Clay, Claire and the entire team to anyone who is looking for guidance and support for growing their business into a self sustaining, systems driven machine. I had ambition and the vision but lacked the direction until Clay came into the picture. Now I know where Im going and most importantly - how to get there!

We have used Clay for about 10 months now and he has really improved our business. We are getting many more leads from Google searches. And our business procedures we have put in place have saved us a ton if time every week doing proposals and other office tasks. Highly recommend!

Clays business coaching is life changing! If you feel like your business runs you instead of the other way around, you need to get in line to be Clays next client! Youll experience growth both personally and professionally. Proud to call Clay a friend and grateful for the impact he has had on the lives of those in the law firm and my husbands vision clinic. Could go on for days!

Clay has consistently been a place of solid support. His knowledge and wisdom can easily be seen to anyone who interacts with him. He truly understands what it takes to succeed. The team is well equipped and passionate for what they do!

Gave such great insight on how there are different leaders! Really helps you figure out where you need to further your skills and delegate others. Love the helpful tips on how to get the job and KEEP IT!

Great training to help our business 👍

Clay is a hilarious ball of energy with tons of phenomenal information!

Had the opportunity to be in a small setting with Clay for a full day and I enjoyed his leadership discussion. I would recommend him to speak for a group or business. It was worth it!

I spent 6 years in Clay’s furnace program, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The lessons I learned have helped shaped who I am, and have helped me to navigate the tumultuous life of a twenty-something.Maybe you’re not a twenty-something trying to figure out life, so how does that apply to you? I’m glad you asked. Clay has a wisdom that gets results. I graduated college with a degree I didn’t want to use, no long-term vision for my life, and not a lot of goals for my future. However, Clay taught me how to leverage my struggle for gain, to navigate life, and a healthy, sustainable perspective on personal growth. It didn’t come overnight, but most things worth doing, don’t. Currently, I have a career I’m excited about, vision for my life, and while I still have a lot to learn, I feel like I’m in a healthy place, generally-speaking. I owe a lot of that to Clay.I truly believe that the wisdom and perspective Clay shared with me transcends any one situation and its specific details. It can benefit you, your business, your organization, anything.As an added bonus, he’s a lot of fun to have around. He’ll bring an energy to the room that is infectious. It’s evident he loves this stuff.

I have known Clay and have been coached by Clay for almost 10 years now. Clay is an excellent communicator, he has a way that makes complected things seem easy. There is never a dull moment with Clay, he is always challenging my paradigms bringing new ideas that make something make so much more sense or seem so much easier. He helps get you in a mindset for growth. Would highly recommend him.

Clay is an exceptional leader and communicator. His desire to grow and develop leaders shows up in every area of his life. Hes perfected his coaching and leadership skills for many decades and its a joy to watch them shine through the leadership initiative. I highly recommend Clay for growing your business or taking your personal life to the next level.

Are you ready to be coached? Have you gotten to a point in your life where you are ready to be mentored? Because if you have, then be ready to take your business to the next level with proven methods and help along the way. Clay and Claire have been great to work with; helping me make important decisions and implement awesome systems in my company. When you implement the right systems in your business, and all is continually improving, people will say, That place runs a tight ship. You may read a lot about Clay, his accomplishments, his books, and might be intimidated thinking about the Millionaire School Teacher. But you know what, Clay is on every coaching call that I have ever made with Claire. He makes his own calls, treats everyone with respect, and shows a wealth of knowledge along the way. Claire shows great enthusiasm and motivation. I was at that point where I could say, Tell me what I need to do, whatever it is to be successful, and I will do it. And Clay and Claire are giving that to me in actionable guidance and help. You can take 20 years to learn how to do all of this stuff the hard way, or you can learn from someone else who already has and implement things now. The choice is up to you. I suggest you get a coach. It very well could be the best decision you ever made. The Leadership Initiative can help you to succeed and get the time freedom and meet your life goals. You just have to follow their examples and guidance.

Clay and his team are top notch coaches that do everything in their power to take you to the next level. I’d highly recommend their services. They always go the extra mile. You won’t be disappointed.

Over the last several months since meeting Clay, he has helped me shift my mindsets about so many things... business, money, success, goals, and even how I view several of my personal relationships. Clay has introduced me to TONS of great resources and people that are on the path, doing what I want to do, using the same proven resources to grow and progress in business and in life. Clay and his team are a POWERHOUSE creating positive growth and change for anyone who wants to expand their capacity beyond current boundaries!

The knowledge shared by this business consulting company WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Our company, NEED A STUD HANDYMAN SERVICES, walked away with confidence that the information shared with us will take our business to level that will destroy the competition. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them. I recommend this service 110%

Let me tell you about this guy, love this guy. So Clay was a teacher for a while and it is obvious because he brings the skills that would be needed to teach a group of children into the business world. I can be kind of slow when it comes to grasping a concept and Clay takes his time and explains it to me in a way that I understand it. Ever since Clay became my mentor/coach I have been implementing his concepts into my life and seeing amazing results. I didnt realize everything that I didnt know about not only business but also life. i highly recommend Clay for anyone needing a mentor or a business coach.

I can not say enough about Clay. I first came to know him as a speaker- he was extraordinary. After engaging with him as my own coach, I left the land of wage earners to start my own business. I entered a fiercely competitive field where many dont make it, and I am so far ahead of those I know with similar tenure- for one reason... Clay Staires. Because he utilizes a proven process, I am not wasting money on things trying to figure out what works, and my time and resources are spent on things that are proven to grow my business. If you are a business owner trying to grow your business, you would be foolish not to invest with him!

Clay Staires is a provacateur in the best sense of the term. If you engage him, and, correspondingly, give him permission to engage you, the result will be a dynamic provocation of new thoughts, ideas, and energy for transformation. This is entirely a good thing. If it feels disruptive to our accepted, often lethargic business as usual patterns, it is only because it must. I am fond of saying, The only reason nothing changes is because nothing changes. That may seem self-evident, but it is also quite true. By default, we all tend to operate under the gravity and inertia of our own thought patterns and behavioral ruts—personally, professionally and corporately. Clay is a Change Agent whose personal mission is to elevate your game. The wonderful thing about Clay is how he achieves this with a healers heart. He is not a sour, confrontational grain of sand in the oyster. Rather, he is a coach and encourager who will help you see, recognize and implement positive change largely because, when your thinking shifts, you will WANT to effect change for yourself. I can think of no higher praise, for it is not as easy as it sounds to introduce people to their better self. Yet it is Clays unique gift to welcome you to the best version of your own life. For your own sake, I urge you, do not hesitate to draw on this gift.

Very funny and motivational... ready to answer any and all questions to the best of his ability. He really puts leadership and the different types into perspective for every person, and how we build upon and hone our skills.

Clay is very impressive in how he talks with you and how he leads you on the right path. Claire is wonderful! She is very understanding and cares how your business is doing.

Clay came to the University of Tulsa and gave us an in depth view of what kind of leader we are. Also he explained how to use our strengths and weaknesses to our best abilities and how to stand out! It was a really helpful talk and Im glad I went and listened to his talk!

I went to State Leadership Academy and Clay was our guest speaker and he was absolutely amazing. He made everything so much fun and help us find our truths. Definitely recommend him and his team for any team building events!

I had the opportunity to use clay as coach for me and my direct reports for almost one year. His approach based on industry best practices and great literature resources, helped me further develop my management and leadership skills. My company is definitely benefiting from his coaching!!

I have had the opportunity to know and learn to appreciate Clay Staires for the past few years. He became a tenant in our building early in 2014 and soon became known throughout the facility as a man you could trust to do what he said and with good humor. He is a man to whom people gravitate and trust. Hope he is with us for the next 10 or more years!

Clay Staires is a unique man. Hes goofy, bold, and sure to make you smile. And hes got wisdom to back it all up! Clay has always been encouraging, influential, and takes on a natural leadership role. Hes the life coach you didnt know you had!

I have known Clay for over a year now, he has been one of the most valuable mentors to our company. We have seen growth like we never thought possible since adopting his way of thinking. I would recommend Clay for your business and even your personal success without any hesitation. Awesome guy!

Was able to see him in person and was a great speaker. He was engaging and provided quick and easy ways that can be implemented into your best practices to save time and effort. I also took a class with him and he provided great information that was tailored to the issues that I was struggling with. I would recommend him.1

1996 was when I first had the pleasure of meeting Clay. The past 21 years I have found Clay to be a man of integrity, a great family man, a humorous man and a friend. Any time I bump in to Clay around town it brings a smile to my face. He has that it factor. The huge grin, the bear hug, the words of wisdom and encouragement - he makes you feel better after you walk away than before you arrived.

I met Clay through my son who had recently completed one of Clays life coaching sessions. My son gained some very valuable life lessons and career development ideas from his classes with Clay. I was so impressed with the changes I saw in my sons organization, ambition and interpersonal relationship skills that I scheduled some time with Clay. Through just a few sessions I also gained several coaching and leadership concepts from Clays curriculum that I still use today. Clay continues to provide business leadership and strategies for success to both me and my son that also compliment growth in our personal relationships with friends and family.

Anyone who owns a business should consider a coach. If you want time freedom and financial freedom then have a conversation with Clay. I learned so much from him. He is simply the best in his field. Take 30 minutes of your time to talk with Clay.

Been working with Claire! Shes got a great attitude and is great at working with people.. Very encouraging and knows her stuff!!!THANK YOU CLAIRE, & THANK YOU CLAY STAIRES!

I am very happy to be working with Clay, Shawn and his team. I look forward to our weekly coaching calls. Clay is helping shape my business to give me more freedom. He is patient and a great communicator! Thank you Clay and Shawn.

I have known Clay for the past 7 years. He does an excellent job of communicating to people. He did an outstanding job of encouraging and challenging our teachers during an in-service workshop. Clay is a man of integrity and I am happy to call him a friend.

Clay and his team have been very helpful in assisting my business. I enjoy their patience with helping me through the many steps.

Clay is amazing! I’ve had the privilege of getting to listen to him speak. His success story is amazing! He is wonderfully motivating. Would recommend him to anyone looking to grow their business!

Clay has an amazing way of leading you into the life you want to live without telling you what to do. He empowers you to turn to Holy Spirit for counsel in everything while also adding practical and personal advice from his experiences. My husband and I are so blessed to have a mentor like Clay and his wife in our lives to help guide us. Though our single lives and now in marriage, Clay has been a spiritual father, calling out the treasure in me and pushing me into my destiny. I wouldnt be the person I am with out Clays guidance in my college years of life. Im a better wife, friend, daughter, and employee because of his mentorship and I am forever grateful!

I was approached by Clays team about his coaching services and have had previous coaching. I explained my pains with former coaches and such and he listens with intent. Clay is my partner in business and his insights, systems and process have proven to be extremely valuable. If you do the work....you will succeed! I am thankful for Clay and his team and I am looking forward to our continued success.

I highly recommend Clay Staires! Clay is a rare combination of down to earth, Christ centered values and leading edge awareness. His ability to relate to people from all backgrounds makes him a special resource for all. Humble, trustworthy and reliable, Clay possesses the character and integrity we all look for when seeking consultation.

Clay is a dear friend and a trusted adviser. I have know Clay for many years and worked closely with him on the Board of a Non-Profit. Clay chaired the Board and led it through a difficult time. His leadership is strong, and he has a heart to help people and to improve those around him.

I have known clay for 6 years. He is always positive and has infectious energy. He makes everyone around him better. He is an extremely hard working individual who has a deep and genuine love and care for his family. If I was starting a business I would want Clays advice on how to grow a business.

Clay and his team provide invaluable insight and a framework for structuring businesses that can drastically change your life and company. With his help you can quickly shift your time and energy from focusing on the day to day operations of your business, to building it to its’ highest potential.

My experience with Clay as my executive coach was life-transforming. Clays style of relating is authentic and personal, and together we tackled the real-world challenges I faced in a variety of topic areas including self-confidence, personal organization, management principles and leadership techniques. The knowledge and experience I gained through my relationship with Clay will translate to any role I fill in any organization in any industry. Hes helped empower me to LEAD.

The systems that Clay can show you are incredible. They provide freedom! And you won’t find a better consulting service anywhere. In my opinion they are the best!

In just a few months working with TLI, Ive begun to see a steady uptick in leads from not only Google, but also my website and secondary social media sites. They are experts in tapping into the power of the Google machine-Thanks TLI!

Working with Clay has been a very beneficial and eye-opening experience. He is very invested in helping and encouraging those around him.

Clays Personal Development training not only helped me professionally but personally as well. I was able to break through many barriers in life that I had not even realized were holding me back. He has a heart of GOLD! If you want your business to achieve true success call this man!

Clay came to the University of Tulsa to speak on leadership and it was awesome! He offered a fresh perspective and an insightful viewpoint on a classic topic! I thoroughly enjoyed his presentation!

Incredible speaker and super engaging

Clay Staires is relational. He is honest, and passionate about helping others. You will find him to be inspiring because he will impact your business and everyday life as he shares insights that are direct. It is his purpose to encourage you in all your endeavors.

Clay is an amazing man that has a vision and understanding of life unlike anyone I have ever met. He does an incredible job of easing you in your current situation while pushing and challenging you into more. Love him and highly recommend!

Clay is a kind, intelligent, charismatic presence that has been a major, positive contributor to my life. They say it takes a village to raise a kid and Clay did more than his fair share in raising me. I am of the firm belief that anyone who has him as a part of their lives is better for it and encourage those who dont know him to work to remedy that as soon as possible.

Clay has an answer for EVERYTHING! Our company has thrown out so many different issues, and Clay has coached us through every single one of them. He has helped us with everything from the personal development of each individual staff all the way to sales strategies and what we can do to increase revenue per patient. If youre looking for growth and/or improvement, I definitely recommend Clay Staires.

Clay helped my team and me to become better leaders and managers. His teachings are based on industry best practices that are known to succeed in any business environment. After over a year of his coaching, I have personally learned more about being a leader than my previous years of learning. If you desire to become a better leader and /or manager, contact Clay to begin your journey to freedom and success!

Clay is absolutely amazing! Ive worked with him for several years and you will have a hard time finding anyone who cares more about you and your success. I highly recommend him!

Clay Staires was my mentor for a number of years and still a friend that I cherish. He helped me to learn how to process life and how to think critically from a Christian worldview. I would recommend anyone work with him if they are in need of any kind of coaching or mentoring in any part of time.

Clay Staires has meant so much to my kids. His mentoring skill changed my kids lives. His leadership skills and life wisdom is unbelievable. He is a great friend whom I respect so much.

I saw Clay live at a leadership conference. I was very impressed with his ability to engage and relate to the audience. Very insightful and will take his advice with me in the future.

Clay Staires is the real deal! As good as it gets. Practical knowledge to get you from where you are to where you want to be. I encourage you to seek him out. It will be the best move you can make.

Great guy with a great business. Very impressive to reinvent yourself at 48 years old and build such an amazing business. Well done.

Clay and his team are helping us create systems to get our business organized, and running smoothly. We began seeing results almost immediately. With their help doubling our business is now possible, and achievable .

Ive known Clay for years...long before he started his business consulting. He has always been motivated and fun to be around. Spending time with Clay is always memorable and I am a better person for knowing him.

Clay Staires is a rockstar and a first class individual. His approach to personal and business growth will set you on the right track for success. It is an honor to work with him.

Attended an awards event where Clay was the key speaker. What an unexpected bonus, he was the best part of the entire experience.If you have the opportunity to meet this dynamic trainer, coach and stand up comic... Do.so !

You won’t be disappointed using clay and his team to grow your business. They have really been great to me. I would recommend them if you want to grow your company.