"Conscious Investor was the backbone that allowed me to find a place to start and to build a base for buying undervalued stocks and allowing a little time to do its thing. When I last spoke with you, I had approximately 24 out 29 stocks with positive returns. The key point being, that the stock's growth was not necessarily dependent on the movement within the market itself. A good example would be when the market trended upward by say 100 points my portfolio showed very little movement, on the other hand with small gains or losses in the market my portfolio tended to move upwards. It is in essence like creating an island with breakwaters that protects your little Island.

I am sending you a portfolio view of the stocks in my portfolio and although as of today there are now 6 stocks that have declined out of 29 and I am averaging about a 12% return, give or take. A further note is this portfolio was started in April of 2005, so the 12% return is based on 5 months.

I would like to highly recommend Conscious Investor to other investors who are looking for a tool that will make their investing easier and rewarding. Thank you Dr John Price for taking the time in your conference call several weeks ago. I found that to be beneficial as well." (Mark Belanger, Ontario, Canada)

"It's not just the quality of the learning material and the support service that makes Conscious Investor such a good product - it's also the quality of the software. It's not written like most software; for example, it is very intuitive and the links are much easier to follow.

Your service with the Conscious Investor subscription is superb. I can’t speak highly enough of the product." (Tony Ireland, Lawyer/Counselor, NSW, Australia)

"Initially, after playing with the software and data in Conscious Investor I thought I must be missing something because it seemed too easy. In fact, early on the simplicity of the process led me to be rather skeptical of the results I was seeing. The share prices of some big reputation companies were looking quite fragile whilst some lesser publicised companies were beginning to 'smell like roses'.

Fortunately my skepticism was short lived. As I explored your wonderful online training and support, my confidence grew exponentially. For the first time, I now feel completely confident about making adjustments to our portfolio. Being recently retired, I was always concerned about the ramification of making poor investment decisions. I had dealt with brokers, analysts and experts in the past without much success and the pressure of getting it right caused me a good deal of anxiety. Now though, thanks to your wonderful analysis tool, I feel confident about making informed and profitable investment decisions.

I know it's early days yet, but I'd like to feel as confident about winning lotto as I now do about our investment future. The CI system is a credit to you and your team and with your support I look forward to many years of happy investing." (Tony Lewis, Retired Company Director, NSW, Australia)

"I have been a Conscious Investor subscriber for a little over a couple of years and I think that you and your team have done a great job of relating a philosophy to the operation of the software."
(Ross Elliott, Company Director, Queensland, Australia)

“Just a small note to say that I invested in FRK after you used it as an example in your phone call to me when I joined CI in late November 06. I was more than pleasantly surprised to read that they are subject to a takeover by Vulcan Industries at a 45% premium on their last quoted price. If the current price is maintained I will be up 60% on my purchase price.


This has been an unexpected surprise. Many thanks for this.”
(Sean Donnelly, Accountant, Kilkenny, Ireland)

"I just want to comment on Saturday's seminar and to say how it reinforced the reasons why I like CI and how it motivates me to continue along the same path. There is always something new to learn and, as John said on the day, education is a big part of what CI is about. It was also good to put a face to John Tindall and find out his connection to CI. He was refreshingly open about his own investing which I found very helpful.

Regarding the conference calls, I have really enjoyed the ones I have joined in and find them great as a way of getting the most out of the software." (Anne Quilty, Sydney, Australia)

"I was part of the phone hook up with John last night. Could you please pass on to him how much I appreciated the opportunity, and look forward to being part of many future tutorials.

Also, I have to tell you that the three Quick Start sessions are absolute gems! Full marks to whoever put them together." (Ian Bracher, Sydney, Australia)

"I just wanted to thank you for the "webinar"(online tutorial) you hosted this week. I had a prior engagement at 9:00 PM so I had to leave before the question and answer session, but I did catch almost the entire presentation and I must tell you that I was very impressed. I have been procrastinating on learning to use the software for longer than I care to admit, your webinar was the perfect introduction." (Tom Schotland, New York, USA)

"a great package - not just the software, but also for the training materials"

"Congratulations on a great package - not just the software, but also for the training materials: I finally understand how to value a company, and determine a probable return." (Ken Lau, Sydney, Australia)

"I now view negative economic information such as all the stuff to do with oil prices at the moment as a positive event...when all the talk was doom and gloom in the world economy, good companies continued to make excellent earnings"

"I have developed more confidence in picking quality companies and now view negative economic information such as all the stuff to do with oil prices at the moment as a positive event, as I am hoping the companies I am watching will come down in price to the level that I feel comfortable in buying them for.
I found it easy to identify my rubbish shares and felt confident in selling them at a loss (in some cases) in order to provide money to invest in quality companies.

I am certainly not scared of a share market crash as this just provides a great buying opportunity. It is interesting to note that all through 2002, 2003 when all the talk was doom and gloom in the world economy, good companies continued to make excellent earnings." (Linda Wiese, Perth, Australia)

"I have never seen anything like this before ... It was just Fantastic! ... quantifying exactly what Warren Buffett does - Revolutionary"

"My name is Ken Barrett; I am a financial planner and funds manager. I have never seen anything like this before. I have listened to hundreds and hundreds of people talk about the share market, from economists to funds managers to stock brokers to analysts and I have never ever heard anything like this before. It was just Fantastic! The way that he systemizes stock analysis, the innovative ways that he approaches it by really quantifying exactly what Warren Buffett does - is just Revolutionary. I mean he’s really bringing Warren Buffett to the masses – it’s just Fantastic!" (Ken Barrett, Perth, Australia)

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"adding value to my client base .. enabled me to create extremely strong communication lines"

"Conscious Investing has helped my base in the area of adding value to my client base. A lot of the time when clients initially come through the door they really don’t know – they think they do, but they don’t know how the market works, and they don’t know how companies work. Conscious Investing has enabled me to create extremely strong communication lines – describing how companies actually function. It also proves to the client that the financial planner (or whoever is using it) is really entrenched in what he or she is actually doing." (Gerry Doney, Perth, Australia)

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"it was just what I was looking for and I found it an enormous help for my own stock selection"

"I attended a seminar a few years ago, run by Conscious Investing. I subscribed for the software and immediately I realized it was just what I was looking for and I found it an enormous help for my own stock selection and for my own portfolio and in my superannuation. Now after a while, we got encouraged to share this little secret with our clients and they were (I think) quite impressed that we were open to giving them the secrets of the business and it helped them see that we were independent, unbiased and generally concerned for their best interests." (Ken Helsby, Perth, Australia)

"I finally feel like I have some confidence .. It made me feel more in control"

"I have read through the material three times and am so excited. I finally feel like I have some confidence. I'm not nearly intimidated by financial gobbledygook as I once was. My financial advisor suggested some stocks for me and I did my research and replied back that I didn't agree because the historical growth was too unstable and their stability was below what I would consider reasonable. It made me feel more in control." (John Stagg; Colorado, USA)

"I simply set the default settings and bought whatever CI selected .. outperformed the market by 43%"

"I have carefully analyzed the performance of portfolios of stocks using Conscious Investor over 10 years from 1993 to 2003. As part of my studies, I recently selected a notional 5 year portfolio from CI in 1997 and held that portfolio until Mid 2002. It outperformed the market by 43% and that was without any intervention on my part, i.e. I simply set the default settings and bought whatever CI selected. I have bought some other real investments which would not have been possible without CI, or at least I would not have had the confidence to buy them without CI. Click here to view Ed Kelly's independent research." (Ed Kelly; Dublin, Ireland)

"using Earnings Stability (ES) .. It has produced great results versus the S&P 500"

"John, just wanted to let you know that our small money management firm has been using Earnings Stability (ES) for many years. It has produced great results versus the S&P 500. Companies with stable earnings are much less volatile and usually have a very capable management team in place ..." (Patrick; Canadian Money Manager)

"the best probability of doing well in the market .. no gimmicks, just well-reasoned methods"

"I turn 50 tomorrow and I've been investing about 20 years. Just keep reading — I've looked at every kind of system there is and I am convinced that this one gives you the best probability of doing well in the market. Just follow Dr. Price's arguments — there are no gimmicks, just well-reasoned methods to automate the evaluation of stocks based on fundamental data and then make reasonable projections based on a history of consistent performance." (Jim Wills; Virginia, USA)

"The one thing I didn't try was a bit of the common sense on which Conscious Investor is based .. amazed at the quality and timeliness of responses from the CI team and am looking forward to a new experience"

"I have done practically everything that Warren Buffett says one shouldn't do in relation to investing, like investment newsletters, tipsters, information at the golf club, following the herd etc - I even tried brokers! The one thing I didn't try was a bit of the common sense on which Conscious Investor is based. It's going to require a lot more commitment on my part than any of the other methods but I'm more optimistic of the outcome. I am amazed at the quality and timeliness of responses from the CI team and am looking forward to a new experience". (Roy; Australia)

"When I found Conscious Investor (CI), it was like a light parting the clouds ... CI should be in the hands of every competent investor. I highly recommend it."

"After reading everything I could get my hands on about the value approach to investing, I was frustrated. While it all made sense, from Graham to Fisher to Buffett, I still could not figure out what a "sensible price" for the purchase of a stock was. I studied every discounted cash flow formula but walked away with stock prices that could range tens of dollars by just changing a small variable. When I found Conscious Investor (CI), it was like a light parting the clouds. Using a well thought out and valid approach to judging if a stock was properly valued, CI has opened new doors for me. In a matter of minutes I am able to scan the universe of 6,000 stocks, eliminate the majority of them and focus on my circle of competence. I then have 10 years of data on the stocks in my universe and create scenario which let me put a "margin of safety" to work. CI allows an investor to seem really smart by knocking out what NOT to invest in. I really like the fact that I can easily discern the Bulls-- from reality with CI. ....being in the money business for over 23 years, it still amazes me how few people (including myself until 2 years ago) follow the strategy of Buffett. Hearing some of their BS on trading and investing really is a hoot now that I know about value investing and Buffett. You have made a tool which can give any investor a decent chance of making money in spite of themselves. CI should be in the hands of every competent investor. I highly recommend it." (Charles Mizrahi; New York, USA)

"Conscious Investor gave a deeper understanding of Buffett's ideas plus the software to implement them .. we could have saved a lot of our clients' money if we had your software. With Conscious Investor we could see many poorly performing stocks that we should never have bought in the first place .. We thoroughly recommend Conscious Investor"

"For seven years we have been running a small investment firm in Holland using the systematic approach of Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett. At least, we thought we used their system. But, like most others, we were getting led astray by running after every hot (internet) stock. Last summer I read everything about Warren Buffett I could lay my hands on. My conclusion was that he digs much deeper into a company than everyone else. My research led me to Conscious Investor. More than anything that I had read or seen, Conscious Investor gave a deeper understanding of Buffett's ideas plus the software to implement them. After only a few days we came to the conclusion that we could have saved a lot of our clients' money if we had your software. With Conscious Investor we could see many poorly performing stocks that we should never have bought in the first place. But it is better late than never. From now on we are going to use your software as much as possible in selecting or rejecting stocks. We thoroughly recommend Conscious Investor". (Ron Boer - Managing Director, Boer and Olij Asset Management, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

"I have had 25 years in the financial services industry and only wish that I had known about this service in the years past .. Worldcom for which I put my full faith, trust and confidence in my firms analyst. This would not have happened had I been using your program"

"Dear Professor Price, I have had 25 years in the financial services industry and only wish that I had known about this service in the years past. ... The reason I say all this is because one of my largest positions was in Worldcom for which I put my full faith, trust and confidence in my firms analyst. This would not have happened had I been using your program." (Al Kulig - Financial Planner; Ohio, USA)

"Conscious Investor is the best investment I have ever made. Anyone who is serious about investing should make their first investment a subscription to Conscious Investor.

Having worked in the Investment Banking and Investment Management Industries in both the UK and Australia, and I can honestly say that Conscious Investor is the most efficient method I have encountered for identifying quality companies and their true values." (Sue Erbag, Professional Investor, Sydney)

"It is a living investment philosophy instead of just a software tool"

"As a programme, Conscious Investor is excellent, but as a philosophy, it is even better. It is a living investment philosophy instead of just a software tool." (Bob Sykes; United Kingdom)

".. filled me with Confidence and changed me into a believer. I find the SIMPLE, CLEAR, PRECISE steps you outlined so EASY--even calculating the right price to pay is possible with your methods"

"Your seminar 'Winning the Stock Market Game' proved just what the doctor ordered for me! I have been an investment club member for the previous two years and was beginning to think that successful stock selection was pretty elusive; unless you were lucky, a genius or had inside information! I had attended a mountain of lectures, read many financial papers and magazines, scanned a myriad of internet sites...no clear answers lurking anywhere!

Your seminar has filled me with Confidence and changed me into a believer. I find the SIMPLE, CLEAR, PRECISE steps you outlined so EASY--even calculating the right price to pay is possible with your methods. As well I can actually say I had FUN learning it all and was sad when the day was over. I now know if I can structure our investments using your methods, I can pick great companies, pay the right price and reap the rewards. Thank you John". (Lynette Cox; Leederville, WA, Australia)

".. an excellent evaluation tool based on sound investment principles. They are consistent with the investment principles of Warren Buffett"

"I have used your system in my Investment Theories and Strategies class for the past two years. It is an excellent evaluation tool based on sound investment principles. They are consistent with the investment principles of Warren Buffett, the most successful investor in history ... I believe that the framework is one of the best to use in security analysis". (Dr. Tom Johansen - Associate Professor of Finance; Fort Hays State University, USA)

"Recently I had the good fortune to attend a seminar by John Price, Winning the Stock Market Game Through Long Term Investing. By the end of it I caught myself thinking that this course is a must for anybody seriously contemplating a future based on financial independence.

In the pursuit of excellence it's a wise person who seeks guidance from those who have achieved excellence. Such people leave footprints for others to follow. In terms of financial excellence no one has achieved more than Warren Buffett. However, like many great people who have lead the way, their journeys are often coded in a language of perception and experience that is difficult to access by those not used to such language.

In their attempts to decode the language and perceptions of Warren Buffett, many market commentators and authors have made the mistake of creating their own language and 'noise', which further confounds matters. The end result is that the path of excellence remains inaccessible to most.

Such is not the case with John Price. Of all those who say they know, John Price rises above them. He does know. John is a consummate professional, a master decoder, a skilled interpreter, teacher and practitioner of success in the market place. Like a magician he weaves a spell of enlightenment tracing the foot steps left by Buffett.

It was Frances Bacon who said, "if we are to achieve results never before accomplished, we must expect to employ methods never before attempted". If you wish for a future based on financial freedom, and have a strong desire to create your own future rather than allow your future to be created for you, then John Price will encourage you to employ methods most have never before attempted.

It is with deep respect and admiration for the work of John Price that I encourage you to put yourself in the presence of John Price. The things you can do with more knowledge are greater than the things you can do with less knowledge". (Dr Paul Counsel; Director, Wealth Educators)

"I have been an investor in the stock market since 1999 and up to recently it has been a hit and miss affair, my investment decisions being based on the advice of my broker and financial advisor with mixed results. Since using the Conscious Investor Software things have changed for the better. I now know what to buy, why I am buying it and when to buy.

My experience is that John Price’s knowledge of the thinking and methodology of Warren Buffet is profound. That he became passionate about Warren Buffet and that he has made his years of research and analysis of Buffets approach available is a gift to any investor.

The Conscious Investor Software allows me to easily sort through the financial health of companies and identify those companies, which are great companies and are worth investing in… and those which are not. Most importantly it helps me determine what returns I can expect and what price I should be paying for a stock. It also has given me the criteria and the means to work through my existing portfolio and sort out what is worth keeping and what I should sell.

The team at The Conscious Investor provide incredibly good ongoing support. They have answered all my questions, no matter how basic nor at times how demanding those queries were. They give their time and their expertise responsibly and generously". (Michael Fiertag; Sydney, Australia)

"I have been attempting to invest in the stock market for the past two years, and have become increasingly frustrated by the deluge of almost worthless information generated by the finance industry. My experience has been that most of the analysts I have been advised by are next to useless in their current occupation.

Having said that, I must say that I am delighted with Conscious Investor. I can relate to the orderly approach to investing outlined in the training material, and in particular I’m impressed with the intellectual rigour that underpins the concept and the software. I think it’s a great idea, and like all great ideas it’s simple.

I have always found it much easier to understand statistical information that is presented in graphical form rather than rows of figures. What I have seen in the past is rows and rows of figures with little correlation with other companies or the economic environment they are operating in. This makes it very difficult for someone like myself, who has no financial background. But now, for the first time in two years I’m beginning to feel quietly confident that I’ll make a success of investing.

In closing I would also like to say that I have found the training material excellent. You will remember that I mentioned I was finding it a steep learning curve, and then you mentioned CI Approach, which you sent me. This filled in the missing gaps nicely.

As far as I can see the training video, the online Demo Videos, the CI Approach and the evaluation examples of stocks give excellent training. It’s hard to see how you can improve on this". (Paul; Canberra, Australia)

"It was good to attend your seminar with my clients and I feel you would wish to know the of the very positive outcome.

You have certainly managed to systematize and simplify the approach to value investing using the Warren Buffett methodology.

I have found that a growing number of clients wish to take control of their own finances rather than abdicating the responsibility to others.

Your logical interpretation and the use of business ratios are not only beneficial for identifying good, large corporations, but have powerful application in the management of small business.

It's great to be able to take advantage of the many hours of development work you have invested into this project but pay only a fraction of the cost. Your software is great in identifying the buy in share price for a targeted company thus allowing the market to come to the investor rather than vice versa!" (Graham Thomas (CPA) from Thomas Business Accountants)