Who I Partner With: Founders Like You

You’ve poured everything into your vision, turning an idea into a living, breathing business. You’ve proven your concept, maybe even found product-market fit. But now, you’re standing at the edge of that next big leap, and you know deep down you can’t make it alone.

I understand the relentless drive that got you here, and the nagging questions that keep you up at night. I built Founders Growth Partner for founders who are wrestling with specific challenges, and looking for a very particular kind of partner.

If any of the below founder types resonate, then we need to talk.

The bootstrapped visionary

You’re a tech founder or product creator who’s built something genuinely smart, innovative, and functional. You’ve achieved amazing things on a shoestring budget, driven purely by passion and grit. You’re close to something big, but growth feels just out of reach.

You’re likely wrestling with:

Market invisibility: How do you get your incredible product in front of the right people without a marketing department or endless capital?
Messaging confusion: Your value is clear to you, but how do you articulate it so it truly resonates and converts?
Growth that feels reactive: You're getting sporadic wins, but you need a clear, repeatable, and sustainable path to scale.

You need strategic guidance without the salary overhead, and a partner who believes in your creation as much as you do. You want someone to build the marketing engine with you, not just advise on it.

The ambitious service leader

You run a successful service-based business – perhaps you’re a consultant, agency owner, or professional services firm. You’ve built a solid reputation and delivered incredible value, but scaling feels like a different beast.

You're likely facing:

Client acquisition plateaus: You're great at what you do, but consistently attracting higher-value, better-fit clients is becoming a bottleneck. You're tired of the feast-or-famine cycle.
Visibility struggles: You know your expertise is valuable, but standing out in a crowded market feels increasingly difficult and overwhelming.
Operational growing pains: Growth means more complexity, and you need systems to handle it without sacrificing the quality that defines your brand.

You're ready to elevate your brand, attract premium clients, and streamline your operations to truly scale. You understand that investing in expert growth means unlocking a new level of business entirely.

The scalable local business owner

You’ve built a thriving local business, refined your model, and now you see unquestionable potential for national, even international, expansion. Perhaps you're looking to franchise or expand into new territories.

Your challenge isn't just growth, but controlled, strategic replication:

Blueprint for expansion: How do you create a repeatable, scalable model that maintains quality and brand integrity across multiple locations, without losing control?
Marketing for multiple markets: You need to drive consistent lead generation and brand awareness across diverse geographical areas, efficiently and effectively.
Systemising your success: How do you package your expertise and operations so others can replicate it reliably, turning your single success into a widespread triumph?

You need a partner who understands both local nuances and the complex strategic steps required for broad rollout, and who will work hand-in-hand to build out that scalable blueprint.

The underdog with unshakeable grit

You might not fit neatly into a box, but you have one defining trait: unbreakable determination. You’re building something real, something with heart and genuine purpose, and you are absolutely relentless in your pursuit of it.

Your challenges are often amplified by:

Lack of traditional access: You don't have the "right" network or the usual pathways to top-tier guidance or funding, but you know your vision is powerful enough to break through.
Proving the impossible: You're challenging norms, disrupting an industry, or solving a problem in a way no one else has. You need a partner who sees beyond the conventional and is willing to bet big on your vision.
A hunger for flourishing impact: You're not just building a business; you're building a legacy, and you need someone truly invested to help amplify it.

You’re willing to share the upside with someone who believes in you, sees your vision, and is ready to get their hands dirty alongside you, pushing past every barrier.

Want to see how founders like you overcame growth roadblocks? Get inspired by real-world stories in Customer Growth Unlocked.

Who I do 'NOT' partner with

My approach is incredibly focused, and that means I'm not the right fit for everyone. It's crucial for both our sakes that we find a true alignment.

I typically don't partner with:

Businesses that are merely an idea or concept: You need to have built something tangible, with proven early traction and initial customers. My real Founders Growth Partner value is in accelerating existing momentum, not building from zero.
Founders seeking just funding or investment: While my partnership involves equity, my primary value is hands-on growth strategy and execution, not just capital injection.
Businesses in highly regulated or complex niches requiring deep, niche-specific legal or compliance expertise I don't possess.
Founders who aren't ready to share a small stake in their business for a truly vested partnership. My model is built on shared success. If you are 'forcing' yourself to release equity in your business, then it is never going to work out.
Founders who aren't open to direct, honest feedback and a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves approach. My involvement is deep, not just advisory.
Businesses solely seeking short-term fixes or quick wins without a commitment to sustainable, strategic growth.

If you resonate deeply - Let’s talk

If any of the "Who I Partner With" sections resonate deeply – if you see your own journey and your current struggles reflected there – then you're exactly the kind of founder I built Founders Growth Partner for. I’m here to partner with the brave, the determined, the truly ambitious, who understand that true partnership means shared risk and shared reward.

Let's start the conversation.