September 2023

Anita Begnaud
CEO, DDA & DLU
https://downtownlafayette.org/

Anita's Core Values

1. Passion & and pride for Lafayette, Downtown, and Acadiana

2. Tenacious and driven

3. Solutions oriented

4. Community builders

5. Creative trailblazers

6. Connectors and Collaborators

Anita's Core Focus

To lead the social and economic progress of our community.

Anita's Uniques

Walkable, Local, Experiential, and Welcoming

Anita's Guarantee

We bring people downtown.

Anita from the Heart

The momentum that Downtown Lafayette is experiencing is powered by the many people across Acadiana who support the heart of our city and region. From property owners who are investing in buildings and frontages; residents who choose to call downtown home; customers who eat at our restaurants and shop in our shops, to government, business, and community partners who advocate to make downtown a vibrant place, DDA and DLU are so inspired by your love for downtown. Our team wakes up every morning thinking about making Lafayette a better place for all of you!

Betsy from the Heart

Anita is a leader in every sense of the word. She is faithful to the core values of her organization with unmatched passion and persistence. It is an honor to work with her and her incredible team.

August 2023

Steve Seneca

Louisiana Crafts Guild

louisianacrafts.org

Steve's Core Values

1 – Creative Imagination

2 – Respect

3 – Professionalism

4 - Persistence

Steve's Core Focus

To enrich homes and businesses.

Steve's Uniques

1 – Swamping Scenes

2 – Painting on wood

3 – Cypress frames

Steve's Proven Process

Dream, Create, think big/Think bigger

Steve's Guarantee

Satisfaction Commitment

Steve from the Heart

I’ve always had aspirations to be an artist, my mom has drawing’s I did at age 5. I would practice in tablets that I still own & always will cherish. I painted this morning for 2 hours. Sometimes a while ago I realized that I was an artist, since the age of 5.

Steve on Betsy

Betsy has been a mentor & a coach for me keeping me on track for my goal of reaching “the next level.”

JULY 2023

Andrew Tregre
Founder and Advisor
Northwestern Mutual
Office: (337)-704-5067
www.northwesternmutual.com

Andrew's Core Values

1. Love first

2. Tenacity

3. Professionalism

4. Integrity

5. Growth

6. Accountability

Andrew's Core Focus

People need people to help on their financial journey.

Andrew's Uniques

1. Simplification of finances

2. Relief of financial anxiety

3. Opportunity to explore an emotional relationship with money- therapeutic

Andrew's Proven Process

Factfinder/Initial Meeting -> Financial Planning Review -> Implementation Meeting -> Annual Review

Andrew's Guarantee

Will the good of the other

Andrew from the Heart

For a long time, I thought financial planning was about using logic and reason to produce a good outcome for our clients. While the science of what we do is absolutely critical, I’ve found the emotional part of our business to be the key to better financial health for our clients. We go to work every day to understand stories, walk with our clients, and be a point of good for those in our community.

Andrew on Betsy

I’ve been fortunate to have met Betsy a few years ago. This woman is relentless in her own mission. What I love about that mission is how selfless and intentional her mission is. It’s inspiring, and it’s indicative of a person I’m proud to have working with our team.

Betsy from the Heart

Andrew is a one-of-a-kind advisor! He cares tremendously for each of his clients and his team at Northwestern Mutual. Andrew has a passion for what he does and is committed to doing the next right thing for each of his clients. I trust him and know he will be there for anyone who reaches out to him.

June 2023

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Dr. Danielle Decou

Danielle Decou, DDS & Associates
Office: (337)-282-8640

https://www.thelafayettedentist.com/

Danielle's Core Values

1. Patient Focused

2. Uplifting and Supportive Team

3. Confident and Reliable

4. Completeness and Consistency

5. Open to Change

Danielle's Core Focus

A trustworthy environment for patients while providing high-quality care.

Danielle's Uniques

1-Comfortable patient experience that feels like family

2-Sedation options

3-Latest Technology

Danielle's Proven Process

Greet→ Ask questions→ Build relationship→ Examine→ Diagnose→ Explain & advise→ Treat→ Set follow up appointment

Danielle's Guarantee

Little or no wait time.

Danielle from the Heart

I am genuinely thankful for Betsy! She has helped elevate our team and break down obstacles that we did not even know we had. We were able to embrace uncomfortable situations with guidance to help us grow as a team and as individuals. She has been a catalyst to push us to discover untapped potential within ourselves and within our team. Betsy demonstrates a true devotion to her craft. Forever grateful!

Danielle on Betsy

Betsy helped take that difficult step of just running off my energy to now being organized, structured, and having a vision. She also adds accountability to our team and has been proactive in helping us be the best we can be.

Betsy from the Heart

Danielle and her team are the most caring and knowledgeable in the industry. They work together to make sure every patient is taken care of exceptionally well. Many patients have said they have "spa-like" experiences when they see Danielle. She wants the best for her patients and her staff and goes to extreme measures to make sure they are all treated with care. You can count on an individualized and compassionate experience

JANUARY 2023

Steven Brooksher
Agent at State Farm
Office: (225)-769-9955
steven.brooksher.wtbx@statefarm.com
brooksherinsurance.com

Steven’s Core Values

1.Servant’s Heart

2.Ever Present

3.Relentless

4.Visionary

5.Integrity

6.Coachable

7.Enthusiastic

Steven’s Core Focus

We do what it takes to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Steven’s Uniques

1-Creating Lifelong Relationships

2-Having Customers Best Interest at Heart

3-1 Stop Shop for Managing Risks and Realizing Dreams

Steven’s Proven Process

Listen (Ask Questions)-Gather-Advise-Implement-Protect

Steven’s Guarantee

Our Best

Steven from the Heart

I am passionate about helping people and making a difference in our community. Being a small business owner gives me and my team a chance to invest in and develop future leaders in our community and to help build a better Baton Rouge one relationship at a time. We do what it takes to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Steven on Betsy

Betsy helped take that difficult step of just running off my energy to now being organized, structured, and having a vision. She also adds accountability to our team and has been proactive in helping us be the best we can be.

Betsy from the Heart

Steven has a passion to do the right thing in every situation concerning his customers and employees. He is committed to doing his best at making the business Core Values the center of every decision. He and his staff are trustworthy and the best of the best in the industry!