Client Feedback
“Jean conducted a thorough analysis of our strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, and facilitated a brand identity retreat in which our whole family and key employees participated, overcoming varying degrees of skepticism. She delivered a detailed 49-page report of her findings and recommendations that has served as our blueprint, giving us the confidence to tackle internal structural weaknesses, unleash our unexploited skills, and hire our first non-family member management-level employee to implement a direct to consumer marketing program. The whole consultation process worked well because it was clear that Jean cared about us and genuinely wanted us to achieve the kind of success she felt we were capable of. We are very glad we met her when we did.”
Pat Dudley, Owner/ Marketing Director; Mimi Casteel, Owner/ General Manager Bethel Heights Vineyard
“Jean DeLuca provides top-notch marketing and communications services for the wine industry. She has assisted the Napa Valley Vintners on projects ranging from stepping up our social media efforts to coordinating our largest Auction Napa Valley marketing event. She is creative, collaborative and consistently comes through on all she does.”
Linda Reiff, Executive Director, Napa Valley Vintners
“Jean excels at filtering through the chaos of the marketplace, identifying an organization’s marketing needs, uncovering hidden opportunities and constructing a “real world” plan that gets results. She doesn’t miss details, can herd cats with the best of them and is a real asset to any team.”
Mark Blair, Owner, Blairworks
“All of us at Hartwell Vineyards appreciate the ongoing contributions of Jean DeLuca Consulting in helping us meet our goals during this challenging economic crisis. Jean provides great insight and tremendous effectiveness, and she’s professional and pleasant to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to engage her in future projects.”
Linda LaPonza, General Manager, Hartwell Vineyards
“It is rare to find both qualities in one person, but Jean is strategic in conceptualizing solutions yet detail oriented. I really appreciate her ability to keep her part of the job on time while gently encouraging me to do the same. Jean is a professional who also has a quick, delightful wit.”
Heidi Paul, CEO, Freerun Technologies, WineCountry.com Network
“Jean is a highly qualified marketer capable of understanding the needs of her clients and quickly establishing a plan of action. Her creativity is unsurpassed which adds the cache needed for any highly visible company in today’s competitive business environment. She’s an expert who brings great results and high integrity.”
Kerry Manahan-Ehlow, former Chief Operating Officer - Sales & Marketing, Foley Family Wines
“I had the pleasure of working with Jean on a large Direct Marketing audit of a well-known and respected winery. This project had many detailed requirements and the client needed results in a very short timeframe. Jean was instrumental in the planning and execution of the project which involved a team of five consultants. Jean’s attention to detail and her extensive marketing expertise resulted in a very successful project. All deliverables were completed on-time and within budget. The client was extremely impressed and was able to put the recommendations to work immediately.”
Steve Bowden , CEO , Old Vine Marketing, Inc.
“Jean DeLuca is one of the most talented marketing people in the Napa wine industry. She brings a great deal of innovation to the industry and it was my pleasure to work with her on Napa Valley Vintner association committees. I have learned a great deal from her.”
Julie Weinstock, former President, Cosentino Winery
“Jean is a highly creative marketing expert who addresses all business needs with tenacity. She understands small business challenges as well as corporate dynamics and strategic needs. Her input has been invaluable.”
Martha Forrest, Senior Buyer, Harry & David, Wolferman’s, Cushman’s
Additional endorsements and references available upon request - and as soon as I have a moment to input more.
