Testimonials
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
“The strategic plan we received from Tuscany created organizational alignment and provided a continuum of the potential contributions from organic growth, new acquisitions and service line expansions.”
Geren AndersonFounder & CEO, The Pillars Christian Learning Centers
“I have never worked so closely hand-in-hand with a consulting firm before. It was the best process I’ve seen for combining the effective use of qualitative research to drive quantitative results for product development.”
Celia StokesConsumer & Product Strategy President, Teaching Strategies
“In an environment of rapid growth, integrating new leadership and redesigning organizational structure, Tuscany helped us immeasurably to navigate complex change while ensuring internal strategic alignment.”
Geren AndersonFounder & CEO, The Pillars Christian Learning Centers
“I appreciated senior members’ leadership styles with the more junior people and how they let analysts observe, learn and do. Some, you could tell, were young and I observed how Tom and David interacted and were developing them, often thinking ‘y'all are in a great place.’ The entire team was really good and we had a great experience."
Geren AndersonFounder & CEO, The Pillars Christian Learning Centers
K-12
“The thing I love about what your firm does – the work is all reasoned out but very actionable. Your work is high-level but also practical, backed up with data, and solid methodology. This is a rare combination in the consulting world.”
Shawn WeidmannFormer CEO, Spring Education Group
“Tuscany Strategy is the most professional and thorough consulting practice I’ve ever worked with,” said Don Scheeler, President of LEARN Academy “They went above and beyond ensuring to engage folks along the way from refining survey questions through the final presentation of results. I highly recommend Tuscany.”
Don ScheelerPresident, LEARN Academy
“Tuscany makes you think about what your business does differently, helping to come up with inventive go-to-market strategies that highlight the firm’s strengths and unique value proposition.”
Don ScheelerPresident, LEARN Academy
"There were two areas in which Tuscany stood out to us. First, the depth of analysis and insights. Second, the research identified the sweet spot for our servicw and showed us where the opportunities were."
Don ScheelerPresident, LEARN Academy
HIGHER EDUCATION
“Partnering with Tuscany on a pricing strategy analysis allowed us to better position our offerings against competition at the highest gross margin possible versus giving away economics by lowering prices too much without offsetting marketshare increases.”
Peter CohenFormer CEO, University of Phoenix
“Tuscany is able to investigate in-depth, nuanced issues that are hard to conceive solutions to. The process Tuscany took us through prompted change even before the final report was issued.”
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
“Working with Tuscany Strategy Consulting was a pursuit of truth. Their evidence-based, data-oriented
approach, along with their rigorous process, led to insights that informed our future growth strategy.
They are open to input, a great partner, and highly focused on obtaining the information needed to
drive data-driven change.”
Steve GrossCMO, University of Phoenix
“Rather than telling us [a] program was a good idea and ways to do it, Tuscany gave recommendations on what the program should be, what the budget should be, and how to implement it. Tuscany went as far as recommending how to get business and sell the product. That level of detail, specificity, collaboration, and support was remarkable to me.”
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
“The study continues to inform our strategy, and we continue to see results. Understanding that certain prospective student barriers, highlighted our competency-based model as part of our brand perception change. This approach allows students to set their own pace, leveraging existing knowledge to earn a degree faster and more affordably with eligible transfer credits. The study wascompelling in our pivot from declining enrollment to double-digit growth.”
Steve GrossCMO, University of Phoenix
“Tuscany asked the kind of questions Ihad not thought of yet and kept pursuing answers until key issues were identified. That’s the kind of strategy Tuscany brings.”
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
“When it comes to consulting, Tuscany Strategy is the real deal. If your organization values evidence-
backed solutions, Tuscany is an excellent choice. Their rigorous approach, rooted in both qualitative
and quantitative analysis, delves deep into market challenges. Through a great partnership
with Tuscany, we overcame certain market challenges, and they aided our significant market share
growth.""
Steve GrossCMO, University of Phoenix
“We were looking for an honest assessment of our capability to deliver a new program and the value of this program to our students and graduates. Tuscany gave us one."
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
“Tuscany Strategy Consulting helped us address critical challenges related to enrollment growth. Their
data-driven approach illuminated financial and non-financial barriers, enabling us to make informed
decisions about pricing, retention, and customer targeting.”
Steve GrossCMO, University of Phoenix
“The level of detail includedin the final report built a case within our organizati on. When new people join our office and want to understand how we got to where we are, I pull out Tuscany’s reports.”
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
“Tuscany made sure they went to a lot of different sources (experts in the field, competitor programs, etc.) to landscape what the industry looked like. I was impressed by the degree of detail and specifics of their report as well as Tuscany’s frankness on the reality of the situation.”
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
“Tuscany identified our unique advantages. Knowing what our competitive advantages are has allowed us to evaluate and take action more quickly as new opportunities arise.”
David GracyalnyVice Provost, MICA
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
“The data and analysis presented by Tuscany were well-synthesized and easy to understand, even for those not particularly data oriented. The team's outreach and interviews with hiring organizations, then correlated with industry data, was particularly helpful with our goals in workforce development placement. The findings also helped create internal alignment and provided foundational connection points for future strategic planning meetings.”
Kay GaudinBusiness & Operations Director, Wide Angle Youth Media
"TSC helped quantify the connection between workforce development and public education, supporting the need and opportunity to develop next generation curriculum for organizations valuing workforce development education and industry training." The evaluation conducted by Tuscany revealed lower than expected salary levels in traditional media fields compared to emerging areas and helped us to stay ahead of existing industry trends and needs."
Susan MaloneExecutive Director, Wide Angle Youth Media
“It was clear that the Tuscany team really understood our needs and goals from the project’s kick-off through readout. We found the presenters to be confident and knowledgeable and they adeptly answered all questions and feedback.”
Kay GaudinBusiness & Operations Director, Wide Angle Youth Media
"We were particularly happy with the speed at which TSC reached conclusions and the value the project provided to our nonprofit organization. The process and work product were very supportive of our goals and enabled us to develop a new pre-apprenticeship curriculum which will build a pathway into our apprenticeship program."
Susan MaloneExecutive Director, Wide Angle Youth Media
“The team’s approachability, friendliness, and professionalism throughout the engagement helped foster a positive and collaborative working environment that TSC regularly supported with clear and consistent communications.”
Kay GaudinBusiness & Operations Director, Wide Angle Youth Media
"We engaged Tuscany to explore the development of a pre-apprenticeship program and, specifically, to identify necessary skills for potential employers. The work provided by TSC served as the framework for our grant submission and will be the basis for curriculum development if we receive the grant.”
Kay GaudinBusiness & Operations Director, Wide Angle Youth Media
"We appreciated TSC’s collaborative process, the team's dedication, and the insightful industry evaluation that highlighted lower compensation for entry level media salaries – leading to the rationale for a new digitally focused program in social media and communications."
Susan MaloneExecutive Director, Wide Angle Youth Media