"Your data and prospects are very thought provoking and clearly, on the right track to help the prairies and Saskatchewan in particular." -- Peter Carton, Prairie Headquarters, Royal Bank of Canada

"Your thoughts are refreshing and invigorating to us. We are going home challenged to dare to dream even bigger." -- John and Susan Kastelen, Kastelen Sausage & Fine Meats, Sherwood Park, AB

"Mr. Scholz's excellent presentation skills combined with his analytical abilities challenge audiences to confront the facts. I admire his ability to draw an audience beyond its preconceived notions in order to explore the implications of relevant data on the issues he discusses." -- John Treleaven, President & CEO, Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership (STEP)

"Saskatchewan people not only hide their achievements under a bushel basket; too often we criticize success and successful people. Scholz bursts the stereotype of Saskatchewan as the gap ' the space between the Winnipeg and Calgary airports ' where nothing positive happens. Emulating, not criticizing, successful people should be the formula for Saskatchewan in its second century. Scholz is just a few years ahead of his time." -- Paul Martin, Writer, broadcaster, business owner, Regina, SK

"While the concept of entrepreneurship is not new, it is becoming more and more prevalent as a means to control our destiny as a province. Al Scholz has done an excellent job of profiling successful rural entrepreneurs and raising the awareness of what this province can offer to those with the skills and abilities who are willing to take the risk." -- Laura Small, Executive Director, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.

"Al has captured the real essence of the Saskatchewan Spirit with these stories. These accomplishments make you feel good about being from Saskatchewan."-- Trevor Forrest, Chairman Gardiner Dam Terminal Ltd.

"Al Scholz is an "army of one" when it comes to rural development services. His knowledge of best practices is the most thorough of any one I know; and the insights, energy and leadership of Head First Consulting combine to generate a tremendous resource to our province, and indeed, all of rural Canada and the U.S." -- Dale Botting, CEO, Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA)