Real-world experience with Zero corporate fluff.
I didn’t come from consulting.
I didn’t go to Oxford.
I learned business the hard way — by actually doing it.
Where it all started
At 16, I found myself in the City of London, working inside a small but explosive oil exploration company. One minute I was making tea; the next I was in a taxi to Moorgate carrying cheques worth £3–4 million… while earning £3,500 a year.
It was surreal, chaotic, fast-moving — and it opened my eyes to what business could be when people are resourceful, creative, and hungry.
I watched that company grow from a handful of people to 120+ in just three years.
That early exposure to entrepreneurship stuck with me for life.
I became obsessed with how businesses actually work
After a few misfires career-wise, I fell into sales because someone told me, “If you can sell, you’ll never be out of work.”
They were right.
I went from:
Selling kitchens door to door
- To selling motorbikes
- To running my own petrol station
- To starting a valeting business
- To buying & selling cars
- To selling Jaguars & Mercedes
- To brokering luxury motor yachts
- And eventually becoming a Brand Manager for world-renowned yacht brands
Along the way I became endlessly fascinated with:
Direct response marketing
Advertising psychology
Systems and processes
How people make decisions
Why businesses succeed… or break
How to simplify complex problems
And how mindset affects everything
I read, studied, experimented, failed, rebuilt, learned — and ran businesses in the real world, not in theory.
What this means for YOU
I’m not a “big-four consultant” who’s only ever worked inside spreadsheets.
I’m the guy who has been in the trenches — selling, building, fixing, growing, restructuring, systemising, talking to customers, dealing with suppliers, managing teams, and navigating messy real-life business problems.
I offer a few ways to get support depending on where you’re at, including a range of Strategic Development Packages…
So if you’re a small business owner feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next… I can help you see things clearly and rebuild momentum.
How we can work together
Customised Growth Strategies
I offer a few ways to get support depending on where you’re at, including a range of Strategic Development Packages…
The Small Business Club
A supportive (and fun!) group for business owners who want ongoing guidance, accountability, and practical problem-solving — without the cost of 1:1 consulting.
If You’ve Read This Far…
Thank you.
You and I might work well together if you want straight-talking support from someone who’s been there, who thinks practically, and who genuinely cares about helping small businesses take control again.
If that sounds like your cup of tea, have a look around, pick the option that suits where you are, and let’s move your business forward.
Mark