"Can’t thank you enough for your phenomenal presentation at our annual convention. The information contained in your presentation was the most “usable” information our franchisees received this year! Most importantly, your presentation was not a sales pitch—it was practical, excellent information delivered in an entertaining, informative way. Time after time, our post convention survey forms listed you as one of the biggest highlights of the week. Thanks again Chris!!!"
--Leigh A. Woeller
Director of Franchising - Good Feet, LLC

"The presentation was awesome. Attendees gave you very high ratings, indicating that they, too, loved what you had to say. (A few people rated you 10+, 12 or "excellent")
--Art McFarlane
President - MacMichiana

No doubt you've filled out evaluation forms after hearing speakers at conferences and meetings. How many times have you heard a speaker who inspired you to praise the speaker? These are just some of the actual quotes that attendees wrote on evaluations and feedback surveys after hearing Chris speak.

• Fabulous!
• Wish we'd had more time with him!
• Very good info on what works best for an ad and how to get the most out of your dollars-handouts very helpful
• Received a lot of useable information
• Very informative
• Good info - GREAT handouts
• Insightful and forward thinking speaker
• Great speaker – wonderful info
• Great speaker very personable and kept me interested
• Super creative speaker
• Answered questions graciously – good info
• Very willing to give as much information as possible - Lots of ideas
• Good info, handouts – received specific info
• He knew his stuff
• Good ideas and speaker was very enthused about what he was talking about
• Information useful and delivered well
• Good Info. – Reminded me of info I had forgotten
• Gave good insights on various models of marketing
• Have him back next year
• Chris really was a “Shotgun” of marketing strategies! Enjoyed!
• Good Presentation. Learned a lot. Just wish I wasn't so tired, coming straight from lunch because this is something that is so interesting and vital to know but complex!! Thanks!
• Very good and informative about importance of marketing in health care
• Very good, excellent, well organized, comprehensive, everything fell into the organizational scheme.
• The best breakout session I've had in years! It delivered what was promised in conference schedule description. Very helpful!
• Very informative, good presentation

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Chris and Shotgun Concepts try to present marketing solutions in a new way that works in today's cluttered world. Below are a few of the pats on the back that we've received. Please contact us if you'd like to read the full context of these or would like further references.

"Shotgun Concepts has demonstrated that it is a Purple Cow catalyst, helping clients shake things up and think innovatively. Shotgun has challenged its clients to become spectacular and invigorating. Smart companies realize that they can create Purple Cows faster with a bull."
--Seth Godin - Dobbs Ferry, New York
(Upon Shotgun Concepts inclusion into the Bull Market Directory)

"Chris helped discover the best use of our small budget for marketing. He helped prioritize our advertising needs, made recommendations, and supplied contacts for various media outlets. Chris was professional yet casual and friendly. He understood that my agency's need's were unique. He also followed up with me to see how effective the new marketing strategies were. The right decisions made about marketing and advertising (as a result of his consultation) far outweigh the fee for his service. Our agency will continue to benefit from the marketing consultation received from Chris Houchens and Shotgun Concepts."
--M. Johnson - Bowling Green, Kentucky

"Chris has wonderful ideas for ads, etc and he has done a remarkable job with the website. He continually comes up with new ideas to bring in more patients."
--S. Dishman - Glasgow, Kentucky

"Right on, Chris! I've read Chris' articles. I think I've even seen one at BusinessWeek.com. We're in the same industry, and our philosophy is similar to Shotgun's. It's a more informed, more valuable and more respectful way to sell marketing services. "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime!" (Chinese proverb)
--S. Lineberg- Charleston, West Virginia via Fast Company

"I do get tired of all the gurus coming in and speaking of experience. You should never do anything with your business unless you understand it and this company seems to want to help you do that. Good for them. Seems to be working for them. "
--A. Balise - Washington, DC via Fast Company