Scaling a business is a lonely experience. Don’t fly solo.
For over 30 years, I’ve lived the full spectrum of entrepreneurship. I’ve built multi-million-pound companies from the ground up during global recessions, pioneered award-winning sustainable technology, and led the marketing function for 8 and 9 figure international groups.
You have reached a revenue plateau where the "scrappy" tactics that sparked your initial success are no longer enough to take the business to the next level.
Your team is full of hardworking "doers," but you lack the senior strategic leadership required to steer the business over a long-term commercial horizon.
You are successfully generating interest and leads, but your internal sales processes are failing to turn that potential into long-term, high-value income.
Growth has made your business messy, resulting in a "complexity tax" of fragmented systems and slow processes that hinder your ability to scale efficiently.
You are so consumed by reactive daily fire-fighting and administrative noise that you have no time or headspace left to focus on high-level growth activities.
Your business is currently built around you as the primary engine, creating a bottleneck that prevents the company from thriving without your constant personal input.
The pressure of making every significant call in isolation is leading to second-guessing and a loss of the clarity needed to lead your team with confidence.
SOLUTIONS BUILT TO EMPOWER YOU
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High-level leadership to de-risk your growth and protect your investment.
My current business interests are built around one goal: Enabling SMEs to thrive.
I remain deeply embedded in the industry through a portfolio of companies and initiatives that provide the tools, the talent, and the technology that modern businesses need to scale.
MWB is a high-performance website performance agency that I founded in 2019. Following its acquisition by HC Media Group, I continue to support the brand as a Strategic Advisor. I work with clients to frame the high-level strategy for bespoke web builds and integrated digital marketing.Aliquam erat volutpat.
Born from a desire to make high-level growth accessible to everyone, SME Marketing is the small-business-focused division of HC Media Group. I act as an Advisor to this team, helping to build lead-generation engines that are fair, affordable, and effective.
Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and no founder should have to be an expert in everything. I founded People Behind Brands to be a powerhouse collection of elite advisors from every field of business. Aliquam erat volutpat.
Beyond the commercial world, my heart lies with SUDEP Action. This incredible charity is dedicated to preventing epilepsy-related deaths through education, research, and high-level advocacy. Their mission is to stand by those who have suffered a bereavement while working tirelessly to reduce the risks for people living with epilepsy.
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Andrew Bloch
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I have worked with Paul for a number of years, and he has consistently delivered exceptional results for high-profile clients within my network, including several of Lord Sugar’s winners from The Apprentice. In a world full of jargon, Paul stands out for his absolute clarity of thinking and his ability to drive digital growth with precision. He is more than just a consultant; he is a visionary leader who I trust implicitly to represent my clients and open doors to new opportunities. He is, quite simply, a class act.
Founder, Andrew Bloch & Associates (Spokesperson for Lord Sugar)
Andrew Bloch
As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve met a lot of experts, but Paul is in a different league. When he supported the growth of my technology business, it was clear he wasn’t just looking at marketing, he was looking at the scale of the entire operation. We can talk for hours about growth mechanics because he truly lives and breathes it. He has that rare entrepreneurial instinct to see exactly where a business needs to go next. If you’re a founder looking to scale, Paul is the strategic partner you want in the room.
Founder, Go Instore, UBX and more
Andre Hordagoda
I’ve known Paul for a number of years, and he is far more than a technician; he is a true entrepreneur. He has a unique ability to get under the bonnet of a business to identify exactly what is required to help both the owner and the company grow. Where he finds areas outside his immediate scope, he leverages an incredible network of collaborators to move things forward. He is a vital asset for any business owner looking for genuine, high-level support.
Director, DUA Accounting
Paul Dukes
Having worked with Paul for the past twenty years across various ventures, I have seen first-hand that he is a visionary leader of outstanding character. He has always operated at the cutting edge of ideas and technology, often pushing boundaries and inspiring those around him to think bigger. His professionalism, honesty, and unwavering commitment to innovation make him someone I trust completely. Any organisation would benefit from his involvement.
Managing Director, Blackthorn Financial
Lawrence Newell
Paul has been a valuable partner in supporting the growth of my businesses for two decades. He has a remarkable ability to quickly grasp what makes a business tick and understands exactly what is required to achieve sustainable growth. He is creative in his thinking, a clear communicator, and, most importantly, deeply people-focused. He understands that while strategy drives a business, it’s the people who make it happen.”
Founder, Dish’d
Mo Rahman
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Paul over many years, and what consistently stands out is his clarity of thinking and his calm, assured leadership style. He combines a sharp commercial instinct with a genuinely thoughtful approach to people, which makes him both highly effective and easy to trust. He isn’t just focused on outcomes, he is focused on doing things the right way. He is exactly the kind of Wingman a growing business needs.
Director, Heath Crawfords
Oliver Leyens
Paul has the rare ability to cut through the noise and get straight to the heart of a business challenge. Whether an industry is familiar or completely new to him, he brings the same precision of judgement and clarity of thought. He’s the person you want in the room when the stakes are high and the path forward isn’t obvious. Any founder lucky enough to work with him will find themselves in very safe, very experienced hands.
Director, Harlequin
Richard Downham
I’ve known Paul since his time founding MWB, and his ability to see the big picture of business growth is what sets him apart. He isn’t just a technician, he’s a strategic entrepreneur who understands the grit and mechanics required to scale. I would trust his instinct on any growth-led project. He has a 30-year track record of seeing the opportunities that others miss.