"I really appreciated your guidance throughout the whole process, not just designing a space that we really loved, but also the business coaching and support around how we actually operationalize this and get it across the finish line.

Every time we talk to you, I feel like we're in great hands."

"Adding those kind of visuals really changed the game for people, and made a signifigant difference, and a much stronger view of the project.

Actually increasing the attractiveness of the project for other people."

"Guiding us through the conversation to really refine who we are has been a tremendous help, honestly, we couldn't have done it without you.

The ability to think through the space wisely, and not putting in things that were unnecessary... you were a great moderator."

"The architectural schematics are one thing, but the intangibles were also arguably even more important for me... you having done a bunch of places like these before.

It's given me the tools to validate the concept and actually move forward."

"Answering how does it work, when do I raise money, when do I do this or that?

I liked how you explained it to us in terms of the best way to proceed with putting the whole thing together... the way you went about that process helped me a ton, and then obviously everything looks incredible!"

"Everything that I was hoping to have when we engaged you, you've provided perfectly, with you guiding us through all this stuff, and I feel like this is going to work, if we as owners can dial in the things necessary to get it to work.

Ultimately, we have everything we need to be successful, and even if we had some doubt, after the calls with you we would feel much better."

"You have to be able to test your own thoughts and ideas about something, to gather this sense of what the landscape is, for both the potholes and opportunities.

If you can design a physical space well, it affects revenue and customer experience, so it's important for entrepreneurs."

"We had ideas, but just sort of these general ideas and things we think are interesting, but we didn't know how to convert it to a building plan.

This process has refined everything, so what's nice is I have this vision, and now it's our vision."

"In development and real estate, the opportunity can be lost before you even get a shovel in the ground.

Chris Ryan has been a significant advisor on navigating not only the design and costs, but also the property evaluation and lease terms to protect our best interest."

"You can talk about it, but until you see it on paper, you're not really getting anything done.

So to have your unique skill sets and experience is an absoutley critical part of it!"

"I feel like I wouldn't be in the process of opening this and making it happen without Chris, and the guidance through the development world has been great.

Turning an idea into reality, I attribute a lot of that to your help."

"Since you've been involved in the project, I feel like I can breathe.

I felt heard, I felt like every time we met you're asking questions, you're asking for feedback, you're giving us options, and ultimately, we're making the decisions, which was refreshing."

"There was a lot of benefit in just being able to have all our ideas thrown at the wall and then come out the other end with a cohesive idea and a direction. 

And it's a very strong understanding of the position we're in and where you need to go.

When I first came to you, we had a napkin sketch, and now we have a full team ready to go!."

"I couldn't have gone into that space without a clear picture of how to use it and how expensive it was going to be.

How to actually deal with (the space) at that level, because at some point you have to put the money down."

"This was always a dream, but without Chris, this may not have happened!

He translated our very unique concept into a detailed set of drawings in a short period of time. He was very responsive, and we plan on working with him again!"

"Just having these conversations is huge, and all the little ones put together, it adds up!"

"Chris helped me think through some of the things I could do without, while focusing on the lower hanging fruit to get my job started.

He offers knowledge and a deep understanding of the contracting, architectural, and construction spaces and to boot, Chris is very personable and easy to talk with!"

"Regardless of if the project goes forward, the main goal was to figure out the viability of the project with objective reasons, and this has been great for that!"

"Chris kept us informed every step of the way during the project, and was able to overcome every obstacle with ease."

"Combined with his architectural skills, I believe Chris is the ideal person to develop and design your project.

He's an avid listener, and will take the time to get to know you and come up with the opportune design for your budget."