BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS FOR CREATIVE FOUNDERS
I work with creatives who are good at what they do but exhausted by the business of doing it. Together, we build the structure, systems, and strategy that run in the background, so you can take on the work that lights you up, charge what it's worth, and actually have the space to do it properly.
STOP RUNNING ON GUESSWORK
You're good at what you do but at some point, that stops being enough on its own. You start thinking about how to turn it into something more, a full-time income, an offer, a way to reach more people. And suddenly you're running a business, whether you feel ready for it or not.
I work with creative founders to build the business foundations properly. We work on the strategy, structure, and systems you need to run an effective business. With 15+ years of real-world commercial experience, I aim to deliver a thinking partnership that leaves you with an actionable plan and a feeling of excitement about launching or relaunching your business, selling your first product or running that retreat you’ve always dreamed of.
ABOUT MEMEET YOUR CO-PILOT SOPHIE
A blend of strategy, creativity & organisation
Hi, I'm Sophie.
I've spent 15 years across brand, marketing, and strategy, with global companies and independent founders at every stage. I've worked across almost every part of the customer journey, which means I understand how all the pieces fit together, not just one corner of it.
I've also made the leap to self-employment myself. So I know what it actually feels like to suddenly be responsible for everything — the strategy, the decisions, the direction. It's a lot. And it's also one of the most exciting things you can do!
I genuinely believe that creative businesses are the life force of our economy. They drive innovation, they create social change, and they represent something I care deeply about: people backing themselves and building something on their own terms.
That's why I work with a small number of clients at a time, closely, either through 1:1 coaching or through my custom programme, The BRICKS Method, where every piece of work we do together builds on the last so nothing gets built before it's ready.
Clients often describe it as finally having someone who took the idea in their head and made it real.
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A STRUCTURED APPROACH
THE METHODMost business advice tells you what to do. The BRICKS Method focuses on what to do first — and why — so every decision you make is grounded in the right foundations.
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We dive into understanding who you are as a creative. The mindset shift from creative to entrepreneur comes before anything else. Your business needs to work for you, and play to your strengths, maintaining the integrity of your craft.
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Next we create the architecture of your business. Model, audience, research, revenue logic, and what needs to exist before you can take on your first customer.
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This is the strategic plan. How all the components of your business fit together and why, so every decision has a clear rationale behind it. This stops the constant guess work down the line.
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How are you actually going to connect to your customers? Answer - Your brand ecosystem. We disect how your business shows up across every touchpoint — positioning, voice, and the channels that matter for your audience.
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Now we get practical. The actions you need to take to actually get started — and the order in which they need to happen. You will receive your own custom Notion dashboard.
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Optional. For those who want continued support, I offer monthly coaching for decision-making, accountability, and strategic support as you grow.
A METHOD THAT WORKS NO MATTER WHAT YOU’RE CREATING
COMMON PROBLEMS I HELP TO SOLVE
✔️ Figuring out how to charge for your craft
What to charge, how to package what you offer, and how to make sure the numbers actually work for the life you want to build.
✔️ Knowing what to do first
When everything feels equally urgent it's hard to make progress on anything. We create a clear, sequenced plan so you always know where to focus.
✔️ Working out how to reach the right people
Not every channel suits every creative. We work out where your audience actually is and where your time and energy will have the most impact.
✔️ Building the systems that run in the background
The processes that mean your business runs without you having to reinvent the wheel every time, so you can stay focused on the creative work.
WHERE WE BEGINTHE FOUNDATION SESSION
A 90-minute session, online or in person, where we get into the real stuff straight away.
Before we meet you'll complete a short questionnaire so we arrive ready to dig in. In the session we talk through where you are with your creative practice, where you want to take it, and what's getting in the way. Some of that is practical. Some of it is about how you're thinking about the transition from creative to business owner.
Afterwards you'll receive a written summary with my honest assessment of where you are and a clear roadmap of what I'd prioritise if I were in your position.
It's valuable as a standalone and a natural starting point if you want to go further.
Foundation Session — £250
TESTIMONIALSHAPPY CLIENTS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Not at all. A lot of the people I work with are already up and running, but something isn't clicking. They're taking on work but not the right work, or they're busy but not growing in the direction they actually want. Getting the foundations right at that stage tends to have an immediate impact because the gaps are already visible.
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With the foundations. Before you build the content or set a date, you need to know who it's for, what they're paying for it, and whether the numbers make sense. That's exactly the kind of thing we work through together, and it saves a lot of expensive backtracking later.
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I bring 15 years of real commercial experience across brand, marketing, and strategy, so I'm not just asking questions and helping you find your own answers. I'm actively working alongside you, bringing genuine expertise to the table. And because I work with a small number of clients at a time, every engagement is built around you specifically, not a generic programme.
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Yes, and it's one of the things I love most about this work. I help creatives design and deliver immersive experiences for their audience, whether that's a one-day workshop, a weekend retreat, or a series of events. We work through the concept, the structure, the pricing, and the logistics end to end, so you can focus on the experience itself and trust that everything around it is taken care of.
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No, and that's intentional. My job is to make sure that when you do invest in a website or a content creator, you're briefing them properly and not paying to build the wrong thing. I also help you find the right people and make sure you're getting what you actually need.
The founders who skip this step often end up six months down the line with a beautiful website that doesn't convert — because the strategy underneath it was never right. Getting the foundations in place first doesn't slow you down. It means that when you do build, you build it once, and you build it properly.
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