The Coaching Queen...

Melissa Vokoun - President & Senior Advisor

Melissa Vokoun has been in all aspects of executive management, and sales and marketing management since her affiliation with General Telecommunications in 1981.  After completing studies at Rosary College, she was involved in the initial marketing development, product implementation and sales efforts for the emerging paging industry for General- Tel’s 10,000+ customer base from Chicago and the outlying suburbs. 

From 1983 through 2005, Melissa was COO and Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a national telecommunications equipment distributor.  As company co-founder, she had P&L responsibility for the organization.  Her passion in recruiting, assessing, training, and managing sales executives was instrumental to the company’s growth and reputation as a premiere distributor of the industry.  Throughout her tenure, Melissa was not only responsible for the training of her own staff, but also of assisting in the training and education of both telemarketing and sales staffs of the vendors in her field.

From 1995 through the company’s sale in 2005, annual sales were consistently in the $20 million - $30 million range, making the organization’s sales and marketing staffs highly respected in the industry for marketing strategy success, product expertise, outstanding customer service, and superior sales achievement. 

Over the years, Melissa developed a sales assessment and training program that allowed her to hire, train and develop some of the top account executives in the industry.  Sales brochures, proposals, customer and vendor presentations, RFP and RFQ responses, and corporate correspondence were developed and managed by Melissa and the administrative and marketing staff.   

As COO of the company, Melissa was responsible for developing and maintaining a healthy and well-organized infrastructure insuring profitability and greater success for the organization.  Melissa has the unique ability to work with people and to determine where their greatest passions and expertise are – overt or hidden.  Melissa has been instrumental in helping many on her staff pursue careers and take on responsibilities they may not have felt they were qualified.  Melissa has always believed that a business owner can only be as successful as those who are employed in the organization.  

As a pioneer in internet marketing, Melissa was responsible for the success of the first industry newsletter published in the 1980s and 1990s.  With the explosion of the internet in the late 1990s, it was replaced with a successful diverse web strategy.  Melissa oversaw the content of the company’s websites and more than 20 affiliate e-commerce sites for the fulfillment and support of several hundred separate products. 

Laurice Groth - Vice President & Advisor

Robin Williams - Director & Advisor

Our Commitment

It is our goal to insure that every client we assist sees the value of my work and the fruits of our combined labor.   We have the experience, expertise and benefit of all that has happened in our professional lives and training to share with you!    We want to walk down the path to your business and professional success.  Any assistance we can give you is our privlege and ourpleasure!

The Coaching Queen

Melissa Vokoun

The Coaching Queen is merely a moniker for Melissa Vokoun, the President and Founder of Successful Business Advisors. 

I am a seasoned business woman who enjoys working with and helping entrepreneurs and business owners get the most out of their financial and personal investment in building and growing a business.

I ideally work well with dedicated, ambitious, committed, hard-working people who are currently my clients and those who may become my clients in the future!

I roll up my sleeves and work hard for my clients.   I believe in giving 100 percent every day.  I think you will find that I always give you a little more than you expected! 

I enjoy having a good time, and have discovered that if you can't laugh over the foibles and failings that occur in life on a daily basis - you probably won't live to be 100.

I am in earnest that helping business owners, entrepreneurs, and executive managers grow successful businesses is my number one priority in life.

It is SMALL BUSINESS that is the fuel in our economy - we are responsible for the creation of new jobs and new industries.   Contact Us today and let's discuss how we can work together in growing your successful business.

I will do all in "my power" to help you reach your personal goals, professional achievement, and financial fulfillment!

Melissa Vokoun 

The Coaching Queen