It has been twenty amazing years since I started doing marketing. I vividly recall my excitement as the internet took off and everyone started talking about 'e-business'. I knew I just had to part of it.
But my first career would take a solid fifteen years working for large businesses and agencies in Melbourne and the UK before realising that I felt stifled. Big time.
Bureaucracy, slow corporate decision making, revolving door initiatives, and regular org chart changes all had taken a toll on my psyche. I wanted more. It wasn’t all bad though – I worked with some wonderful people and learned how to hold my own in the corporate boardroom.
Driven to make a bold change and really help people, I reinvented myself as a marketing coach. Being my own boss was a better fit for my creative juices, a desire to earn unlimited income, and a growing family that required more freedom and flexibility.
There have been many ups and downs and days where I have wanted to throw in the towel. Being a business owner takes strategy, unwavering focus, grit, a desire to never stop learning, discipline, critical thinking and questioning, and a willingness to shift with market changes. There are always a lot of balls in the air.
Then there are those magical moments when I know I’m doing what I was meant to do Those times are priceless and I get on a high that consumes my body and spirit – and people notice. My clients notice. And I attract more clients by simply doing what I love. I would love to help you make that transition.
Everything I have learned over the past two decades I share with my clients so that you can learn from my mistakes and successes.
If you’re on your second career (or first) and need help turning your passion into a profitable business, contact me wherever you are on your journey.
I specialise in helping small businesses move the marketing needle and i absolutely love helping my clients build authentic brand experiences and execute effective marketing campaigns that deliver results. I work very closely with my clients, like a family member and that means I will work long and hard to make sure I add value to your business for as long as we work together.
As a qualified marketer since 1994, a digital marketing specialist since the internet began and and a small business marketing consultant since 2010, you can feel confident you have a passionate and skilled marketer on your team.
I have the professional qualifications and over 20 years experience to give you the very best service and advice in all areas of marketing offline and online.
You can check out my creds here
I've assisted all kinds of businesses over the years define their vision and identity, establish strategic marketing plans, implement new brands, build new marketing capabilities, get online, get social and grow their client base. Here is a selection. There are many more.
Start with a no-obligation discovery call to discuss your needs.