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About
BRIDGES Consulting provides a variety of key business services all focused on helping our clients to maximize their potential and opportunities:
STRATEGIC BUSINESS CONSULTING
--Business Plan Review and Development
--Financial Strategies over the short and long term
--Business Development and Sales Strategies
BUSINESS COACHING
--Working with all types of serious professionals from seasoned executives to those just starting out
--Strong emphasis on building a valuable professional network which includes tapping into our expansive network and sharing strategies to leverage LinkedIn effectively
JAPANESE TRANSLATION
--Japanese Translation (written and verbal) covering all matters business and personal
The above services are all based on 35 years of professional experience.
>Global Auto Industry (government relations, purchasing, new model cost control) working between the USA and Japan for 8 years.
>Wall Street Advisor for international ventures large and small with a strong focus on Asia, specifically Japan.
>Social Impact Company Refugee Soccer Founder and Executive Director. Published a book, made numerous TV appearances, and built bridges between the people we serve and local social and governmental organizations.
Languages: near-native fluency in Japanese; conversational Spanish.
Life is really a treadmill of problems coming at us daily. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow...but ALWAYS coming. Collaborating with a client to solve issues keeping them from reaching their full potential is my WHY that gets me out of bed every day looking for the next problem to solve. What's your problem? ;-)
Overview
Hired 53 times
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22 years in business
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Sales & marketing
Healthcare
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Manufacturing
Business size
Small (fewer than 10 employees)
Medium (10-50 employees)
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Startup (less than 2 years)
Mid-stage (2-5 years)
Established (5 years and more)
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Danyel C.
May 29, 2021
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Adam is awesome. He helps you with your ideas and turns them into business plans!! I would recommend Adam for your business needs.
Details: Small business (fewer than 10 employees) • Startup (less than 2 years) • No business plan in place • Education • Remotely (phone or internet)
Business Consulting
Bunny B.
Dec 20, 2020
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I am asked to give a review however, I believe this may be premature. I can however tell you the following thus far. He returned my original inquisition very quickly. He sounds very knowledgeable and professional. He has done everything he can to help our newly formed organization. We appreciate all of his dedication thus far. Our organization, Save The Grandstand Inc., has decided to hire this company to provide grant writing. I will be happy to make another review in the future.
Details: Writing • Non-fiction manuscripts • Grant writing • Non-profit • 10,000 - 30,000 words • A variety of projects • Remotely (phone or internet)
Writing and Editing Services
Allan Y.
Nov 11, 2018
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I had my 1st coaching session with Adam and it was great. This was my first time doing 1-on-1 coaching and I didn't know what to expect. I had a very insightful conversation with Adam. Unlike the many other life coaches on this platform who have almost no life experiences, I could definitely pick up on the confidence in his voice during my conversation. I will definitely hire him for more sessions in the future.
Life Coaching
David T.
Aug 25, 2018
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Adam met my needs in every way regarding a translation project. He made helpful suggestions on how to struture the scope of the project. His flexibility in approach regarding deliverables and financial terms made it possible for me to pursue the project in the first place. Without Adam’s creativity in this regard I could not have afforded it.
This was a document filled with highly personal and very emotional content. He was a complete professional in approaching the work, never exceeding any boundary; he always and appropriately conveyed thoughtfulness and respect for the heartfelt nature of the content. I value and appreciated that very much.
Without question I would encourage anyone needing this type of service to work with Adam.
Details: Translation • Japanese • 401 - 500 words • PDF Document • General / Conversational • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
BRIDGES Consulting's reply
It was an absolute pleasure, David. Thank YOU for trusting me to manage this project.
Translation
Kevin M.
Dec 27, 2018
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By far I have had a great experience with Adam. I had no idea on how to approach the business plan I need. He has worked diligently and seems to grasp my ideas in order to elaborate more in depth on my vision. Things are coming together very well!
Details: Small (fewer than 10 employees) • Startup (less than 2 years) • Non-profit • Sales & marketing • I travel to the business consultant • The business consultant travels to me
Business Consulting
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Adam Miles
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My hourly rate for consulting is $225, for coaching is $150 and for Japanese translation is $100/page or equivalent if a verbal assignment.
These prices are based on 3+ decades of hard-earned and valuable experience as a financial advisor, international business professional, and social impact entrepreneur working with start-ups, major corporations, and governments around the world.
I work efficiently and transparently with my clients in my best effort to ensure you get what you pay for, plus some.
I work hard to ensure my fees are fair and focused on maximizing VALUE for my clients but am open to adjusting fees for longer-term, reliable clients in a way that aligns our mutual needs.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Introductory phone call to get to know each other and understand the scope of the project;
2. If helpful, I am happy to provide a sample of my work;
3. Agree to terms of the project over the phone or email;
4. I provide a consulting agreement for review and signing;
5. Client pays 50% of the expected cost up front as a retainer;
6. I get to work and keep client apprised of the status;
7. Project is concluded and sent to client for final review;
8. Invoice is generated and remaining balance is promptly paid to me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BA in International Relations with a minor in Japanese. But more importantly I have had hours and hours of financial and business training as a licensed securities professional for nearly two decades.
I have also attended numerous industry events staying up to date on the latest business and financing trends and making connections with industry professionals and relevant connections.
