“I started working with Max in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Max worked with me directly to slash our burn from $80k/month to less than $40k/month while simultaneously assisting with a $300k bridge round. Max also helped us identify and serve key industry customers to unlock 4 and 5-figure deals while building out our new business development playbook. He also coached me through leadership transitions that helped re-align my business in a stronger direction. Max is a coach that you will want in your corner."

Bob Shufflebarger

CEO of TriAltus Bioscience

"It's really hard to justify paying for "soft"-seeming things as a cash-strapped founder. I went back and calculated my ROI for one of Max’s coaching programs using $250/hour as my rate and opportunity cost. I've already (in less than 3 months post-program completion) seen about a 4x in return. As I onboard my EA (using Max's tips and guidance), I expect this return to increase. The thing that pushed me over the edge to pay for and participate in their coaching program was meeting-lateness; I'd slipped into a pattern of being late to meetings, which makes me feel terrible and disrespectful to others. Max promised that this would be part of the programming. He delivered - I've been on-time/early to 90% of meetings since starting the Conscious Founders program. I'm also holding myself and my colleagues accountable for doing things on time through Impeccable Agreements."

Connie Bowen

General Partner of Farmhand Ventures

"My experience with executive coaching under Max's guidance has been transformative. With Max's help, my team restructured our approach to meetings and objectives, and the impact was two-fold. My team's productivity increased to get more work done while spending less time in meetings. Max's coaching emphasized the importance of clear communication as an almost ubiquitous theme, which has fostered a more open and constructive environment within my team. During our time together, I have also honed my skills in giving and receiving feedback, which my team and I now view as a gift instead of with a sense of dread. Overall, my executive coaching experience has been deeply rewarding, providing me with the tools and confidence to lead more effectively and contribute to the success of my organization."

Jonathan Putman

Director of Applications at Exum Instruments

“I have been able to work with Max for the past few months while enduring an interview process for a dream job of mine. Over the course of these few months, Max has helped me identify my specific goals and a dynamic plan to reach them! Max's coaching and resources enabled me to feel confident throughout my interview process and ultimately led me to earn the position. The best part of working with Max has been the growth I have experienced regarding my sense of value and organization. The general overwhelming feelings that comes with starting a new role and trying to figure out how to make an impact are not weighing on me. Max's coaching has prepared me with a realistic plan for making an immediate and intentional difference on day one!”

Therese Pitman

Assistant Director of Leadership Development at the University of Pittsburgh

"As an early-stage CPG entrepreneur, I am constantly pitching my business. But at the end of the day, I always come back worrying if my message came across clearly. Are the products I talk about resonating well with my audience? Am I sharing enough detail? I had a pitch with Fresh Direct coming up, so I reached out to Max for coaching. Max not only helped me streamline the pitch, but he helped me look at my business in a different way that would be far more effective, empowering, and results-oriented. After my pitch with Fresh Direct, I left feeling like my products and presentation quite floored them. And I was right! I'm now partnered with Fresh Direct and am grateful for Max's coaching. I feel much more prepared for future pitches to showcase my brand and win strategic partnerships."

Suniti Ramanujam

Founder of Pure Mitti

“As a new business owner, I had so many questions ranging from minute and detailed to overarching and complex. Max Polec was referred to me by a friend and he instantly gave me helpful and actionable advice from our first chat. Max does not have a cynical bone in his body. His empathy and listening ability are two of his top qualities. He's not trying to sell you anything, he's genuinely trying to help you succeed. I watched my discussions with him steadily grow along with my business. He has been one of, if not the most helpful coach I've had during my launch process. I highly recommend his services to anyone.”

Justin Russell

Agency Owner of Digital Philly & Ranked Legal

“Entrepreneurs have a million and one responsibilities every single day. However, we often lack the strategy needed to complete these tasks efficiently. This is where Max really shined and helped elevate my company. Max's strategetic planning and organizational skills are second to none. Initially, when we began working with Max, we knew he possessed a strong goal-setting and KPI process. However, what blew my mind was that Max was really passionate about helping us achieve our goals. Throughout my career, I have worked with many business professionals, however, Max is in a league of his own. Not only will he be an incredible asset to your business but he will also help you grow as a leader.”

Tyshawn Bryant

CEO of Green Regimen

“Between working a full-time job and growing my business on the side, I had trouble prioritizing my time. Max’s coaching has helped me zero in on what truly matters, ditch what doesn’t, and experiment with exciting ideas to grow my business. Since we started working together, Max has helped me eliminate roadblocks and get legitimate results for clients! I could not recommend him more.”

Tyler O’Shea

Editor of Joker Mag

“As a strong business coach, Max has the remarkable ability to break complex projects into easy actionable items that quickly move the needle toward substantial measured results. Max was extremely dedicated to my company’s success and exceptional at helping me maximize my resources and plan effectively to ultimately make things happen. I would highly recommend Max’s expertise and services to any company seeking to scale.”

Andrea Kirkland

Owner of Culinary Med Ed

“Max led an executive coaching program for a business accelerator I was a part of. He introduced helpful frameworks to improve strategic planning, communication, and task prioritization. He is an excellent listener and asks the right questions to get to the bottom of issues. Once the problem has been identified he has the knowledge and tools to help leaders overcome the obstacle. I strongly recommend Max to anyone looking for a coach to help them get to the next level.”

Louis Mennel

CEO of Carbon Compost