I am truly thankful to have found a “work home” at Powerhouse Planning. Powerhouse is exactly what I needed in my life: a fulfilling job with flexible work hours, interesting contracts/clients, and a group of supportive colleagues who are like “family”! Powerhouse Planning has enabled me to support and spend time with my family but also have a career that I enjoy every day. Not only has the owner, Jessica, given me clients for which I can showcase my skills, she also has given me the opportunity to learn new skills to broaden my marketability with other clients. My supportive and friendly colleagues really make Powerhouse one of the best places to work! Getting to know them and learning from them have made me a better person and colleague. The open, friendly—but professional—atmosphere at Powerhouse is a true testament to Jessica’s nature and approach to running her company.

Amy L.,
Client Care Manager and Proud Military Spouse (retired)

When I’m asked what I do, I just say “marketing” because I get to do a little bit of everything working at Powerhouse Planning. While many organizations want you to “stay in your lane,” Jessica Bertsch has fostered an environment where you can grow in your personal career goals—which leads to excellent client outcomes. I’ve been so fortunate to work for Powerhouse since 2016, and I never thought I would have such a fulfilling career, especially as a military spouse. I used to mourn not working a traditional 9-to-5 in an office, but, looking back, I would have never gained the skills and experience I have outside of my powerful time at Powerhouse. I also have a healthy work-life balance and don’t feel like I have to choose between my career and having a life well lived. I cannot say enough about the Powerhouse Planning team and the incredible opportunities working with them affords.

Jessica Y.,
Strategic Marketing Consultant

I am so pleased to have found my place at Powerhouse Planning. The clients are interesting, projects are varied, and most importantly—the people I get to work with are all amazing people. “Going to work” in a fully remote environment can make it difficult to feel connected; however, Powerhouse has mastered the small-office feel while making it fit into a flexible, constantly changing lifestyle. With so many teammates being military spouses or veterans, it makes sense that service and giving back are such large parts of who Powerhouse is. I love that Powerhouse is so committed not only to giving back to nonprofits and other worthy causes, but also to empowering Powerhouse freelancers to have opportunities to grow and learn new things. I am proud to be a part of Powerhouse.

Sarah Z.,
Contract Specialist, Veteran, and Proud Military Spouse

I’ve witnessed the tremendous success of Powerhouse from its inception, though I only became a member of the Powerhouse family in December 2016. From the beginning, Jess and the amazing talent she discovers have made Powerhouse more of a world-wide family than just an incredibly exceptional place to work. Each Powerhouse employee is made to feel like a significant contributor to the company’s success, and our clients are among the best on the planet. Add in the fact that Powerhouse allows me to have a truly portable career, enabling me to find a perfect balance between work and home, and I feel like I won the lottery the day I was hired! With such a diversity of talented coworkers doing such fantastic things from literally anywhere, Powerhouse is truly the Little Engine that DOES, every day, everywhere. I’m just so honored to be a tiny, tiny part of that commitment, dedication, and success.

Heatherlynn A.,
Technical Writer and Proud Military Spouse (retired)

I am extremely proud and honored to be a part of the Powerhouse Planning team. My favorite things about working with Powerhouse include the opportunity for a healthy work/life balance, the encouragement and support to continue to grow and utilize my professional skills while I was supporting my husband’s service to our country, and the ability to connect and work with a tremendous team around the world to provide amazing services to the clients who contract with Powerhouse. I am most proud to work with Powerhouse because of the integrity and top-notch, service-oriented business ethic Jessica holds strong to in every decision she makes on behalf of both Powerhouse and our clients.

Jennifer K.,
Culture and Engagement Manager, Grants Admin, and Proud Military Spouse (retired)

Being part of the Powerhouse team is truly a blessing! Not only has Powerhouse given me the opportunity to be a work-from-home mom while also supporting my husband’s military career, but I have been able to continue my career and grow myself professionally as well! Jessica has a superpower to recognize people’s hidden talents, and that is part of what makes Powerhouse so great. The amount of talent on our team is incredible! Another thing I love about Powerhouse is getting to know our clients, their stories of how they got started, and where they want to go. Having the opportunity to come alongside them, cheering them on and watching their companies grow, has been so rewarding. Every day I wake up feeling thankful and blessed for a healthy work/life balance that allows me to continue my career while also being present with my family. When you work as a freelancer for Powerhouse, you don’t just become part of a very supportive, dynamic, and passionate team—you become family.

Meghan T.,
Executive Assistant, Content Creator, and Proud Military Spouse

Working with Powerhouse has been a joy. Jessica’s passion and positive attitude are infectious, and I’m proud to be a part of her successes. Many of my family members have served our country over the years in various branches of our military. Living in Hampton Roads, Virginia, and having friends who serve, have served, or support their husbands/wives/children as they serve have just made my admiration, gratitude, and respect for the individuals in our military stronger. I feel so lucky to be a part of what Jessica and Powerhouse do!

Jennifer M.,
Quality Assurance Specialist

When I think of Powerhouse, I think of family. Not only does Powerhouse support me as a parent by allowing me to work from home as I raise my sons, but Powerhouse also treats everyone like family. No matter how much geographical distance separates us, those of us who work with Powerhouse feel connected to the vision and leadership of the company. Ultimately, Powerhouse places value on supporting families, particularly those who serve our country, and that’s a mission I can get behind every day.

Nicole K.,
Quality Assurance Specialist

Working with Powerhouse President Jessica Bertsch and experiencing her energy and drive are inspiring to me. I have gotten a lot of satisfaction from helping Powerhouse grow to where it is today. Being able to use my creativity and meet interesting customers makes the job worthwhile, and as long as I am a part of this company I know more exciting challenges lie ahead. The thing I appreciate most about Powerhouse is that it has given me the opportunity to balance work and life by allowing me to work flexible hours. I will always be thankful to Powerhouse for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to grow, not only within the company, but also as a person.

Amy W.,
Graphic Designer

As a freelancer and military spouse, one of my highest priorities was partnering with companies who were the right fit. I’m incredibly grateful I met the Powerhouse crew. The company culture the entire team has created is warm, welcoming, and encouraging. It’s very apparent that the team’s work-life balance, quality of work, and giving back to the community are near and dear to Jessica’s heart. It’s always a pleasure getting to work with the Powerhouse team and clients. There’s truly a different level of professionalism, talent, fun, and leadership here that makes all the difference in projects. A big thanks to Powerhouse for welcoming me on; I’m so grateful to get a chance to be a part of this team!

Rossmery O.,
Web Designer/Graphic Designer and Proud Military Spouse

My initial interactions with Powerhouse were as a client for a company I worked for. We contracted with Powerhouse, and they always delivered and never disappointed. As a client, I found all the freelancers were kind, flexible, and very talented. The team I worked with merged seamlessly. You would have never known everyone was working remotely all over the country. The projects were managed with every detailed thoroughly addressed—even items I didn’t think of. Everything in the process, from the start to the end product, was always above par! On the flip side of the coin, I have had the pleasure being a freelancer for Powerhouse as well. I have worked a variety of jobs in my lifetime. This one has been one of the best! Jessica and the Powerhouse Planning team not only have an attitude of service, integrity, respect, and kindness toward their clients, but they also extend the same qualities (and much more!) to each other, infusing the company as a whole with those virtues. Being a part of the Powerhouse team makes me a better person. I am grateful to have the opportunity to grow my career and learn from others, and I am happy to wake up each day to go to work!

Heather O.,
Executive Assistant/Administrative Support, Proud Military Spouse (retired)

As a mom of four, once all my kids reached school age, I began dreaming of finding a remote job that would allow me to contribute professionally without sacrificing time with my family. I honestly didn’t think that kind of “unicorn” job existed—until Powerhouse entered the chat!

Working here has been a game changer. Powerhouse gives me the flexibility to work from home while still being fully present as a wife and mom. In fact, I started my job with the team and then PCSed just three weeks later—something that would be unthinkable at other companies. The support, the flexibility, and the culture Jess has built are truly unmatched.

One of the things I love most is how Powerhouse and Jess consistently give back. Supporting nonprofits and serving the community are incredibly close to my heart, and being part of a company that shares those values means the world to me.

It’s rare to find a company that genuinely values both professional excellence and personal well-being, but Powerhouse does exactly that. It’s a true blessing to be part of this incredible team.

Nicole K.,
Leadership Team Assistant, and Proud Military Spouse

I love working for Powerhouse because it is more like a family than a workplace. Even though my coworkers and I live in almost every single time zone, I know that I am cared for while also able to take care of my own family!

Katie A.,
Quality Assurance Specialist, and Proud Military Spouse

From day one, I was struck by the positive and supportive environment that Powerhouse Planning has built. Powerhouse is clearly committed to investing in its team members’ relationships and careers. I also love the big heart behind Powerhouse, shown through programs like Share the Goodness and Empowering the Homefront™.

As a military spouse, I grew used to constant change, especially when it came to my career. But Powerhouse has been a steady presence in my life over the past few years. The leadership team has consistently shown thoughtfulness, encouragement, and flexibility. I’m grateful that Powerhouse has not only given me the opportunity to grow professionally as a remote employee but also to continue supporting my husband’s career and our growing family.

Kate C.,
Team Manager, Graphic Designer, and Proud Military Spouse