Karen Hope

Business Marketing Expert

Karen  Hope has owned two very successful businesses, managed million dollar marketing budgets and worked as a consultant for a variety of businesses. She was the co-founder of Cattle Boyz Foods Ltd. for 11 years,  a company that owns a Canadian brand of barbecue sauces called Cattle Boyz.  She brought the line to market in 1998 and grew from zero sales into the millions.

Karen is best known for her innovative results-oriented marketing programs which generate sales and awareness for her clients. With a Bachelor of Public Relations Degree and over 20 years experience, her entire career has been spent spearheading marketing strategies for industries including real estate, retail, small business and food manufacturers.

Karen is now a Calgary marketing consultant and a specialist in small business marketing.

Jeff Doucette

Small Business Sales Specialist

During Jeff’s thirteen-year career in the consumer packaged goods industry he has held a wide range of sales roles from his first as a Territory Manager with Unilever Canada to Trade Marketing Director for L’Oreal Canada.

While at L’Oreal he was asked to lead the Global Sales Training initiative based in Paris, France. His work took him to many corners of the world and he has worked with sales teams from more than 80 countries in building Account Management, Trade Marketing, Merchandising, Category Management and Sales Leadership skills.

In 2007, Jeff launched “Sales Is Not Simple International” in Calgary, Alberta specializing in small business sales consulting.

Al Deslauriers

Business Operations Specialist

In today’s fast changing global economy, achieving your goals is not an easy task. With over 30 years experience, 20 of which were in senior management positions with La Farge,  Al Deslauriers has the knowledge to help any size of business lower costs, improve productivity and/or keep up with today’s rapidly changing technology.

In 2009, Al launched PM-Progressive Management offering businesses problem solving, analysis and planning services. His company brings valuable insight to solving business problems.