“DREAM BIG. START SMALL. BUT MOST OF ALL, START.”
Simon Sinek
Getting your business from here to there and beyond.
Business, management and leadership consulting for those just starting out, and those want to go to the next level.
Are you just getting started and seeking to clarify your statement of purpose, investment strategy, initial 5 year plan and shareholder agreements?
Are you halfway up the mountain and seeking to scale your passion and success into something bigger and more profitable?
Are you ready to exit and seeking to turn your business into something you can sell, either in part or in full?
“Business is a spiritual pursuit. Your business will not grow unless you grow as A person.”
Tony Robbins
Wherever you are in your journey my goal is to help you move forward. I have the business skills and experience, and coaching framework, to do so.
Whether you're just getting started on your own, evolving from being an operator to a true entrepreneur, or scaling your passion to something you can sell… I can help.
PAUL MACKMAN
Raised on both sides of the Atlantic, I am a Londoner in mind, and an American in spirit. A Viking I suspect, in form… but that’s another matter entirely.
I bring to the table over 20 years of professional experience working in multiple sectors of the creative and media industries, 10 years of running creative businesses at the sharp end of finance, strategy and day to day operations, 5 years as a board director, and more than 3 years practice in coaching, mentoring and consulting.
In my decade-long role as COO at Axis Studios, it grew 10x in operational capacity, from approx. 50 people in Glasgow to 500 in multiple studios across the UK. Its revenue grew 5x from approx. £5 to £25 million, and diversified into a range of new markets.
I had a hand in pretty much every part of that, taking a particular interest in leadership, organizational structure / culture, and finance. When we broke ground on new studios or expanded existing locations, started work on our first feature, or moved into TV, it was under my oversight. When we captured the company values in writing for the first time, I wrote them.
“If you don’t
love the process, you’ve already lost.”
Gary Vaynerchuck
As a full-time leader, and part-time coach, I have years of mentorship under my belt. Elsewhere, I've studied psychology, philosophy, literature, film, teaching, and business.
My heroes in this space are master motivator Tony Robbins, productivity guru Tim Ferriss, values visionary Simon Sinek, deep thinker Sam Harris, the emotionally agile Susan David, MBA maestro Josh Kauffman, and of course the one and only Gary Vee.
Subject to a conflict of interest check - whatever you need, I’m there. Please email me to set up our first conversation.
All photos copyright to Paul Mackman