Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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To My Friends, Colleagues, Teammates, etc…

I first wanted to say thank you in a very public way to my mom for her example and the inspiration she still gives me everyday, to my mentors who over the years have coached me even when I thought I knew better, to my professional colleagues and fellow entrepreneurs who inspire me every day to push through the tough times, to my clients and customers who believed in me – especially in the early years – to give me a chance and especially to my team at Pursuit of Excellence who really does all the work every day. I would not be who I am today or where I am without all of you!

With God’s grace and mercy on my life, I hope to give back with this book, my story and lessons learned the same way you all have given to me so selflessly. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I love all of you!

Marie

30 Responses

  1. Your Team at POE
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    Marie, Thank you so much for your passion for excellence which shows everyday. You are an inspiration to all of us!

    ~ Your Team at POE

  2. Frances Cedillo
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    Marie, it is a blessing to work for you and to be a member of the POE family! You motivate, inspire, and challenge me to succeed! Thank you.

    With appreciation,
    Frances Cedillo

  3. Harry Jones
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    Marie:

    You are legit! The real deal. An indomitable impresaria!

    Harry

  4. Mark McIntosh
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    Marie – Congratulations to you and POE for your success and growth over the last few years. I’ve enjoyed getting to know and work with you. Thanks again for always having such a positive attitude!!

    Mark McIntosh

  5. Rayanne Kruse
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    Marie,

    Thank you for helping me kick-start my career and mentoring me through the first few months at POE! I wish you all the best and continued success!

    Rayanne

  6. Linda Valdez Thompson
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    Marie
    Thank you for sharing your wisdom and bring an inspiration to all of us. Abrazos.

  7. Kevin Johnson
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    Marie, If determination, confidence and professionalism is any indication of success, then you have truly arrived. Thanks for the incredible example that you are to all of us.

    May success continue to follow you wherever you may go!

  8. Mark Hamdan
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    Marie
    It has been a pleasure to know you. I am inspired by your abilities to succeed in business and life and still being able to find the time to write a book. Looking forward to reading it.
    Mark Hamdan

  9. Betty Manetta
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    Marie,

    I am honored to be among such a caring and inspiring woman entrepreneur. You always give of yourself to your friends and family. I know your mother is so proud and know that she is always with you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and journey to inspire all women! We love you. Betty Manetta

  10. Richard Trussell
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    Marie, it is an ongoing pleasure to work with you and for you in assisting Pursuit of Excellence and Performance 4 Success solve their ever evolving insurance needs. I’m looking forward to continuing our relationship and I can’t wait to read your book.

    I hope you have an very Happy and Blessed Birthday.

    I think your entrepreneural spirit and business successes are an awesome testament for everyone.

    Richard

  11. Pete Guzman
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    Marie, Congratulations on the book and the achievement of another milestone in your successful career as a business professional, mentor and role model. It has been a blessing to be given the opportunity to work with you.

    Best,
    Pete Guzman

  12. Thomas Howard
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    Hi Marie… Is it that time of year again. Like a fine wine you are just getting better with time.

    The more I delve into the Entrepreneurial World the more I appreciated your accomplishments over the years. You are a true inspiration. “Hats off” to you beautiful lady. I wish continued blessings in your life and business in 2016. But before calling in the New Year… Happy Birthday!

    I look forward to connecting more often in the coming year. We can’t keep bumping into each other on AA flights:-)

  13. Yvonne Silva
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    Marie,
    Wisdom, love and respect. I cherish our friendship and lift you up to the lord.
    As for business you are stellar and a phenomenal sister.

  14. Debbie Saviano
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    Marie ~ You are such an inspiration to all who know you!
    Your life journey is evidence of all that is possible. Your tireless work ethic ~ commitment to serving others and positive attitude truly embodies Who Marie is!
    Honored to call You friend and I look forward to seeing all the lives you will impact with this book!
    The world is such a better place because of You!

  15. Mark Artigues
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    Marie,
    Wish you the best birthday! Congratulations on the book. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with all the councils. I wish you continued success.
    Mark

  16. Rachel Sanchez
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    Marie,

    Congratulations on all your success. You are an inspiration especially to fellow women business owners. I hope you have a wonderful birthday, you deserve it!!!

  17. Tanis Cornell
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    Marie, congratulations on all of your many accomplishments. There is now another one to add to the list! You have inspired MANY women business owners with your story of perseverance and have consistently given back to your community. Hats off to you!

  18. Rukiya Robinson
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    Marie- CONGRATULATIONS!! It’s so great to not only be a part of the POE family BUT to be a witness to such great accomplishments! Have a wonderful birthday! All the best on the book release! And continued favor and blessings on you and in business. Continue to shine bright!!

    All the best,

    Rukiya

  19. Kyle Callaway
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    Congratulations on the book Marie! Wishing you a wonderful birthday and much success with the new book and your other projects!

  20. Mark Galvan
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    Marie…

    Birthdays are always a time of reflection – on what the past has been and what we intend the future to be. Today is no different. As you celebrate another year of life, I know you live with a sense of urgency to complete everything you believe God wants you to do.

    You know that at the end of your life, it won’t matter how many years you lived. What will matter is how you lived your years. Congratulations as you near completion of your book – it will be a blessing to many for sure. Surprise and Happy Birthday as you see this complete site for the first time. May this be a reminder to you that you have blessed me and so many others beyond what you realize, beyond anything previously expressed and beyond what you imagine.

    So do not grow weary in doing good and keep doing good as if you knew you could not fail!

    Mark

  21. Your Big Brother
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    Happy Birthday Sister!! May there be many more…..
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Qri2RnIHhas

  22. Maria Gorman
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    Happy Birthday my dearest friend!! Even though we don’t see each other as often as we like… You are and always will be my biggest inspiration and someone I will love forever!!!

  23. Simon Villarreal
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    Marie

    It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and POE over the last couple of years. Your story is truly inspirational. Happy Birthday!

  24. Myla Byrne
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    Marie,
    Where to begin… 7 years ago I began a career at POE. You began mentoring me, showing me new possibilities, new opportunities and pushing me towards success. We have become good friends. Family. Thank you for that, I am a better me, a smarter business person and have a stronger faith for it.
    Truer words were never spoken, “Success doesn’t come to you, you go to it.”
    With Love,
    Myla

  25. Corey Stanberry
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    Congratulations on your book mother Im so proud of you and everything you have done with your life. Thanks for being such an inspiration. I love you.

  26. Heather Howell
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    Marie,

    Hope you have a wonderful birthday. Congrats on the book and the store front. Wishing you happiness and peace. HH

  27. Susanna Acosta
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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIE!! And CONGRADUALTIONS!! I hope you have a wonderdul day. I miss you and will see you soon=].

    Love,
    Susanna

  28. Kathy Schnepel
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    Marie,
    Congratulations on your book! You are such an inspirational woman with so many talents, keep on keeping on.

  29. Kathryn Shrum
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    Marie,
    Congratulations on your new book!
    Obviously excellence is very important to you!
    Looking forward to reading it!
    Kathryn

  30. Lisbeth Lundstedt
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    This is so awesome. I absolutely love the title of your book “IF You Knew You Could Not Fail, What Would You Do?” I can’t stop thinking about all of the things I have done in my life. The things I did and I have failed and all the things I have succeeded. I will do all these things over again if I was certain I will not fail. I would have started to follow Jesus as a teen, I would have more children with my husband Alan, I would lead a major consumer product company successfully and I would run for President of Columbia Township, OH. I can’t wait to get a copy of the book.
    Lisbeth

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