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testimonials

“Berry’s philosophy works. He started from scratch and he’s done it. He can empathize with people who are in the same situation. He’s developed a system that works. I’d absolutely recommend this to anyone who is either starting a business or who is in business and wants to take their business to the next level.”

Eric Shindler, CEO, Healthcare Industry
“In my thirty years of business experience, Berry Fowler is the most visionary entrepreneur I have ever met. His ability to quickly organize and communicate a clear and comprehensive action plan is unmatched.”
Robert Bingham, CEO, The Little Gym International, Inc.
“Going into business, there were things that I was nervous about. The budgeting, the bookkeeping, the financial part, and going through your program, made it all very, very easy. It was step-by-step. It was laid out there for me and since I followed that, I’ve come to be more confident. I believe that’s what has made my business so successful. And, it’s easy. It’s not something that takes a rocket scientist to do.”
Kerry Faggano, Owner, Public Relations Company

Berry Fowler

Berry Fowler is a former classroom teacher, a master teacher, and a department chairman who in 1979 founded Sylvan® Learning Centers. During his tenure Sylvan grew from a concept to the nation’s leading provider of supplemental education to school-age children. Today, Sylvan has almost twelve hundred learning centers and has helped over two million students to succeed. In 1987, after orchestrating a successful merger with KinderCare and completing an initial public offering, Berry retired as chairman of Sylvan and began a lifestyle that most people merely dream of, spending time traveling in Europe, sailing in the Caribbean and living in Maui.

In 1992, Berry acquired a small “mom and pop” company in the children’s fitness industry and founded The Little Gym® International, Inc. The company grew from a concept with two facilities in the Pacific Northwest to becoming an international leader in its industry. Today, The Little Gym has grown to over 340 franchises operating in the U. S. and 20 foreign countries. Berry Fowler is proud of his companies’ accomplishments as both Sylvan and The Little Gym have been ranked among the top 100 best franchise companies in the world.

Berry Fowler – Author/Speaker/Coach

In 1995, Berry Fowler stepped down as chairman of The Little Gym, began to pursue another dream that had been germinating for seven years. Return from Krypton, Rational Steps to Entrepreneurial Success, is a book he wrote specifically for the small business owner. In it, Berry shares his proven strategies, methods and techniques for starting, growing and operating a successful business.

Berry Fowler has been a professional speaker since 1997. His energetic and humorous keynote speeches on The Joys and Madness of an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle, Leadership Coaching and Results Driven Management and Coaching Your Team to Extraordinary Success have motivated, educated and entertained audiences across North America. “Berry Fowler is ‘The Entrepreneur’s – Success Coach’. He is genuine, funny and his lessons are perfect for everyone looking to succeed.”

Berry Fowler - Entrepreneur

As one of America’s preeminent entrepreneurs, Berry Fowler has been the subject of scores of news and feature articles in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Newsweek, Success Magazine, USA Today and the New York Times. Berry has appeared as a guest on the Today Show, World Business Review, and many other national and local television programs. His extraordinary entrepreneurial success prompted Success Magazine to proclaim, “Everything Berry Fowler touches turns to gold.”
testimonials
“I have looked to Berry Fowler as my sounding board in making many of my key strategic decisions as I began, developed and grew my company. During these critical times, his insight and advice has been invaluable.”
Mark R. Schuster, Founder and Chairman, The Schuster Group
“Like most business owners, I have experienced the ups and downs of business operations. I feel fortunate to have had Berry’s wisdom, advice and encouragement.”
Sharlyne Powell, Founder and CEO, Women At Large, Entrepreneur of the Year
“Berry, I want to thank you for all the information and knowledge you have given me over the last few years. My company would never be where it is today if it weren’t for you. I have had a tremendous amount of personal growth as an individual and I see tremendous opportunities for me and my family in the future.”
Tony Rivera, Owner, Pizza Franchisor
“When we first started we were bumbling along… then I ran into you and your program, and that’s when I really starting making money.  We started applying your business principles.  That’s when we became very, very professional, and we became very, very busy.”
James Hanna, Owner, Yacht Charter Busines
“Your business philosophies gave me the courage to quit my job…and to work for myself. I know I can succeed, and that has proven to be true.”
Spike Pearson, Owner, Software Engineering