WHO ARE WE
About Us.
WHO
Tamara Prato
Business Growth Advisor | CEPA® | EOS® Implementer
Tamara prides herself on giving the leaders she works with the relief and freedom, to grow in the right direction. She is a celebrated Growth Advisor, EOS® Implementer and a Certified Exit Planner (CEPA®) who loves helping entrepreneurial business leaders “Connects The Dots” and drive value. Her unique insight and diverse set of business acumen help her understand the challenges and obstacles business leader’s encounter day to day.
Tamara has a 25-year track record of driving growth. Her diverse background driving revenue upwards to 13 million, leading the charge on 14 national magazine publications, and serving as the executive director and chief of staff of a multi-million-dollar nonprofit, have given her the perspective, drive and solutions to solve any of today’s business challenges.
Tamara drives outcomes, builds relationships, creates community and makes an impact not only on the bottom line, but also on the culture of an organization. She helps business owners see their business in a whole new light and execute on a simple set of tools and principles to identify root causes before they become problems, place the right people in the right seats, and align every employee toward the same goals. She instills accountability and discipline, provides tools to measure progress against meaningful metrics, and builds trust through thoughtful and direct feedback.
WHAT
Our Methodology
We meet owners and teams where they are and combine a Value Acceleration Methodology and a framework of accredited processes to help business owners and their teams strategize, and solve issues for the greater good to make decisions and move forward.
As a CEPA®, we help owners create more value in their business and assist them in the decision-making process of continuing to grow OR taking the time to transition and harvest wealth.
As a Professional EOS Implementer®, we help entrepreneurial leadership teams get more of what they want from their business by teaching, coaching and facilitating growth using the six key components of the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
As marketing specialists and network connectors, we bring a long list of vetted relationships, 1:1 introductions and tested market research ideas that will help you grow, expand and build visibility with your target audience.
Using these tools and other valued assessments, we help leaders and their teams improve their ability to execute on their goals, identify and optimizing their innate abilities, and get things done. Our proven methods leverage all aspect of a business, to move it from successful to more significant.
Our Team
Dina Simon is a seasoned executive, leadership expert, and founder of multiple successful ventures. As Founder and CEO of Simon & Associates (est. 2011), she oversees Simon Says Lead and Simon Says HR, specializing in leadership development and human resources consulting.
With over 20 years in staffing industry leadership, Dina previously managed 200 franchise locations and $500M+ in revenue, implementing talent acquisition programs for Fortune 100 companies, including PepsiCo, Apple, and Amazon. Her expertise spans talent development, leadership coaching, and organizational growth strategy.
Dina is a certified Blanchard, DiSC®, and Five Behaviors authorized partner. She is the author of “Make Unstoppable Simple: Creative Problem Solving in Life and Leadership” and serves as the President of Simon Says Give, a nonprofit founded by her daughter.
Simon Says Lead collaborates with Tamara Prato of Connect the Dots to deliver proprietary leadership training programs that support all levels of leaders. Their partnership is recognized as an approved vendor to the State of Minnesota.
Simon Says HR is recognized as a strategic partner to Elevate Hennepin, providing “HR Next,” a cohort-based program that provides Hennepin County businesses with resources to strengthen their HR practices within a cohort environment. Simon Says HR is an Elevate Hennepin business advisor offering Hennepin County businesses up to 25 hours of service at no cost.
Dina’s “unstoppable spirit” and results-driven approach have made her a trusted advisor to organizations seeking transformative growth.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinabsimon
Websites:
Simon Says Lead: https://www.simonsayslead.com
Simon Says HR: https://simonsayshr.com
Simon Says Inspire: https://simonsaysinspire.com
Simon Says Give: https://www.simonsaysgive.org