Running a business shouldn't mean carrying all of it yourself.
Business advice and practical help for agency and service business founders who've built something good and ended up as the most overworked person in it.
The business is doing fine, but you're not
Clients are happy and the team is delivering, yet it still feels heavy. Every decision lands on you, and even in a good month you're wondering where the next project is coming from.
I help you reshape your role so the business stops depending on you for everything. This isn't about growing fast or selling. It's about building something you enjoy running.
I can help if...
You run a small B2B service business
An agency, studio or consultancy with fewer than twenty people, selling expertise to other businesses.
Everything still comes back to you
The team are good, but nothing moves without you, and your head is never really off work.
The pipeline never feels safe
Work comes in waves, so you're either flat out or worrying about where the next project is coming from.
Nobody tells you straight
Your team say yes and most advice is about growth. You want someone who's run an agency to challenge you.
You want to enjoy it again, not escape it
You're not looking to grow and exit. You want a role that feels clear, sustainable and properly paid.
Two ways to work together
Ongoing advisory for founders who want a thinking partner, or focused projects when you need something specific solved.
Weekly or fortnightly 121 sessions to deal with what's weighing on you and reshape your role into one you actually want.
Short projects to fix one specific thing, such as pricing, client terms, handovers, positioning or UX research.
“Before working with Damian, I was second guessing every decision. Our weekly sessions give me structure, focus, and the push I need to keep moving forward.”
Ready to enjoy your business again?
Tell me what's going on in a 20-minute call. If I can't help, I'll say so.
Insights for a more human business
Notes on building better teams, delivering better work, and leading with more headspace.
