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"I have known Mr. Don Varney for more than two years. In my capacity as a seminar facilitator, I have frequently relied on Mr. Varney’s expertise in small business, business analysis and human resources topics to assist in conducting transition assistance seminars for military personnel and their family members. In that role Mr. Varney addresses several hundred military personnel each year providing up-to-date information and critical advice related to post-active duty employment.

Following each guest presentation I solicit feedback from the seminar participants. Feedback for Mr. Varney always consists of high praise and admiration.

Mr. Varney is the consummate professional, highly regarded among his peers. Mr. Varney is results oriented, an achiever, a strategic thinker. He possesses great communicative skills and uses those skills in motivating others to reach beyond their perceived limitations. Additionally, Mr. Varney possesses an unfaltering determination for success and all the tools required to achieve it. Mr. Varney’s character is of the highest order, with unwavering loyalty, integrity and dedication.

I recommend Mr. Varney without reservation in any endeavor he may wish to undertake. "

Donald R. Fox

Veterans’ Employment Representative

Texas Veterans’ Commission

"On behalf of the Alamo Chapter of the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, I thank you for speaking at our gathering of Army, Navy, and Air Force Academy graduates.

Your message was exactly right for the audience, and you connected very well with each one. You understood the special qualities we share, and gave us excellent points for motivation and goal setting in our business and personal lives.

We are deeply appreciative of your time in joining us with your inspiring merssage."

Sincerely,

Michael P Nishimuta

Chairman

"When we started our project who would have thought it would have lasted over a year and half. Thank you for your work ethic and insight into helping turning our business around. You proved your worth."

Michael Carter

Budget Rent a Car RGV

"Don SUPER CHARGED my troops!"... and using Don's extended services, months afterward everyone is still pumped up and producing! His lessons have become our Holy Grail!

David Kayloe, Operations Manager

Jim Dunworth, Inc.

“As I expected, you were dynamic with your discussion of “Everyone has Feelings”. Everyone spoke quite favorably about the gentle, yet humorous, and when needed serious way you were able to get the message across. Believe me the “10 Seconds Message” had a tremendous impact already.”

Terri Trevino

NBA Patriot Heights

Our survey says, “Top Notch Program, you are a true asset.”

Richard D. Moro, Vice President

Synagro

Don, your insight into developing an innovative concept in our business was fantastic. Thanks for all your help.

Terry Brown, President

A-Best Plumbing

"The week you spent with us was invaluable in the development of new strategies for growth.

Plus, Plus, Plus.

Garry Lugar, CEO

WINCO

“Great job on the presentation Saturday! Really got us off to a good start and focus.”
Thanks,
Steven J. Pritchard, President/CEO
InterCon Bank

“I want to thank you personally for serving as an outstanding guest lecturer for three Fundamentals of Public Speaking classes on October 11^th,. The advice and instruction you gave our students was well received and extremely valuable. It is not often that outside speakers are willing to speak to our students at San Antonio College therefore, I am grateful for your time and effort. I know that Professor O’Neal was also very appreciative as you served as a strong role model both professionally and as a speaker for our students. Furthermore, because you allowed your lectures to be videotaped future students will have the opportunity to learn from you as well.

Please notify me if you would like a recommendation for other speaking engagements. We would be delighted to have you back on our campus speaking to our students again in the future.”

Mr. Jeff Hunt, Chairperson

Theatre and Speech Comunications Department

San Antonio College

“I would want my children to hear him speak as well as every adult.”

McHenry Tichenor

CEO, Chairman

KPOZ

“We appreciated your knowledge, inspiration and motivation. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.”

Ginny Funk

Executive Director

Alzheimer's Association

"Don did a great job in sharing at this year's Homecoming Prayer Breakfast. I would certainly recommend him to anyone who wanted him to share with their students.

Don K. Wiehe, Pastor

"Great job Emceeing the Third Day Concert at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio. You were super. Way to get it done."
Greg Carnes,MessageShout Productions

Dear Don…

I’d like to thank you so much for the warmth and hospitality you showed me during my interview last week. Your easygoing interview style made visiting with you both enjoyable and productive. I can’t wait to finish my next project, so I can come back and talk with you again!

I’ve been “soaking up” your song too—it adds so much to my personal worship time. The CD is greatly appreciated…

I will definitely be using it in my presentations.

Thanks again for your time and obvious passion for the Lord and his purposes! May He continue to lead you steadily forward…

With much gratitude and joy at being able to share time and thoughts with you,

Gail

Gail Larson

Larson Ministries, Inc.

“Finding God in Your Story”

Dear Mr. Varney:

On behalf of the Rotary Club of San Antonio – Airport, I wanted to express our thanks for your presentation.

Many have commented on the positive comments and encouragement you gave. It was particularly nice to have several students in our group that day to hear your message. Whether young or old, your message to pursue our dreams – at any age – was invigorating and encouraging. And when you were able to describe how this belief had been carried out in your own experiences, it made it all the more realistic.

It was a pleasure having you as a guest. We wish you success and hope to hear from you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Sharon Lewis

Rotary Club of San Antonio - Airport

"Wow! You did such a great job ministering and challenging our students this year for our Homecoming Breakfast of Champions! Not only were you able to keep their attention so early in the morning, but you motivated them. Thank you!"

Chris Cook
Youth Pastor
Reality Student Ministries

"Don, you said just what I needed to hear today"

"I loved your fresh approach"

"Innovative use of examples and comparisons to get your points across in a fun way"

Quotes from guests following a keynote speech at a Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Texas

Don,

Can't tell you how great it was to find your website. I was searching old USAF Recruiting sites when I came across yours. I was one of your recruiting school students in the Spring of 1979. I was very inspired by both you and Nate Henderson, so much so in fact, that a few years later, I returned to the recruiting school as an instructor myself. I even used some of your old schtick in my teaching technique.

I just wanted to say hello and thanks for the shot in the arm and elsewhere you and Sgt Henderson gave me. I’ve used it for many years now and it’s made a great deal of difference in my life.

Very best regards,

Bill Geeslin, MSgt USAF Retired
Loganville, Ga

Don,

Thank you for being gracious and coming out on a short notice to support "Reading Across America Day"! I really believe you were a positive influence on the importance of reading and how to fit it in anytime during the day. Your support for our students and our school is greatly appreciated.

Respectfully,

Patricia Sierra Barrios
Tafolla MS
Assistant Librarian