INFORMAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP FOR ONE-PERSON BUSINESSES
Sick of going it alone in your business, but don’t want a full-on business partner or coach?
If you’re in need of a fresh perspective, someone to check your blindspots & call you out on your BS, I gotchu.
Ever wish you had like, ya know… an informal “business partner”?
But at the same time are fiercely protective of your business baby & don’t wanna share it with anyone?
I feeeeel you.
I am independent AF but at the same time recognise I’ve got blind spots that no amount of self-reflection will reveal 🫠
I’ve shared some of my own experience of running my business solo below, I wonder if any resonate with you?
The downsides of being a one-person business:
- Thought Overwhelm
a.k.a. looping in circles about the same thing with no way to find clarity
- Action Paralysis
a.k.a. knowing what to do but struggling to see why I’m procrastinating… and not knowing whether “resting” is a good idea or just a sneaky form of self-sabotage
- Shiny Offer Syndrome
a.k.a. drowning in a sea of ideas of things I could offer and sell that are NOT the thing I’ve been putting energy into already
- Perspective Narrowing
a.k.a. getting trapped inside my own bubble & stories, leading to downward spirals & shrinking of self
- Purpose Amnesia
a.k.a. completely forgetting who you are, what you do and why the hell you thought it was a good idea to set up a business in the first place…
When this happens, I always *wish I had someone who knew exactly what I was trying to do in my business on hand that I could talk things through with…
Luckily, I have someone who compliments my skillset who fills this exact role for me 😎
The question is, do you?
*With love, I don’t think your partner or best mates counts unless they run a business too… my experience has always been that although well-intentioned, taking advice from people that don’t fully appreciate the nuances of running a business solo often can make us feel worse.
The offer on the table:
INFORMAL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
A 3-month collaboration where I’ll be walking right alongside you in your business, giving you the perspective, pep-talks and polite ass-kicking to create the kinda business you don’t want to burn down.
Who I’m imagining this is for:
People who want to build a strategically simple business & want someone with my particular skillset (see below) on hand to bounce ideas off.
My Skillset
THINGS I’M BLOODY BRILLIANT AT:
- Asking questions to create clarity
- Building out strategic offer suites
- Coming up with content ideas & strategies
- Taking big-picture ideas & creating a plan to make it happen
- Translating stream-of-consciousness rambles into clear messaging
- Making goal-setting not suck
- Lovingly calling out bullshit excuses
THINGS I’M NOT HERE TO DO:
- Dispense algorithm/platform-specific marketing advice
- Support with deep mindset work
- Anything to do with social trends
- Teach basic stuff you can find on Google
- Say things to stroke your ego
- Obsess over you making a £10K month
- Say things to make you feel good unless I believe them
- Turn you into a carbon copy of me
As part of our informal business partnership, I’ll also gladly share any of the templates, messaging resources, Notion files, Storytelling Guides, workshops that I think will help you get where you wanna go.
Informal Business Partnership
The 1:1 collaboration to support you in building a business you don’t wanna burn down.
LOGISTICS & MONEY
1x 90-minute video call to kick-off
This is where you’ll bring me up to speed and we’ll plan out specifics of what to focus on over our time together.
Weekly voice note & messaging support
This will be our main way of keeping in touch. I will be actively checking in on you each week and I will be there as & when you need to talk things through.
If you would rather this was conducted via email, we can absolutely make that happen.
Access to any of my resources
I’ve been building templates, resources, guides and workshops for years as part of my 1:1 client work.
Things like content plans, storytelling trainings, templates for all the messaging assets you can think of, positioning workshops… it’s a lot! 😉
If at any point I believe you would benefit from access to them, I will gladly share!
BONUS: 2x 30-min optional video check-ins
During our 3-months you will also have the option to book in 2x additional video calls to go deeper on things if you need to.
Given the nature of our weekly communication however, you may find these to be unnecessary & prefer to keep things fluid!
Price: £825 or 3x £275
P.S. if you’re like “I’m panicking because I need clients like yesterday!” then I wouldn’t recommend this service unless you have a level of financial stability which allows you to slow down & take stock of why that might be the case without excessive financial pressure.
Amanda Perry
Business + Marketing Strategist
amandaperry.co.uk
I have done messaging projects so many times for clients that I kept convincing myself I could do it on my own… – but it’s different when it’s for yourself!
Becky really understands humans, as well as words and has a unique way of challenging and pushing you to turn something great, into something incredible, and unique to you.
I’ve wanted to work with Becky for a while now and am so pleased I finally got the chance!
Informal Business Partnership is for you if:
You've been in business a while & have the basics covered
Sure, you might be re-building or pivoting but you don’t need someone to walk you through the abc’s of business building
You're ready to be lovingly called out
You don’t need someone trying to woo you or force you to do things so they can get a good testimonial. You’re after real honest truth, delivered lovingly & with consent.
You’re also not afraid to call me out too & let me know when you disagree!
You're comfortable taking self-led action after our call
While our partnership is collaborative in nature, I’m not here to do any of the work for you. Sure, I can look at sales pages & make suggestions/brainstorm ideas but the execution is all on you my friend
It’s not for you if:
You're a fresh-faced newbie who is craving knowledge
This service isn’t about teaching you anything, it’s about supporting you to make decisions, take action & being there when you need to chew stuff over.
You're hoping we'll work on your mindset blocks
Working on your mindset and doing the initial work of self-introspection with a trained professional is an important piece of the work BUT this is not my zone of genius. This service is action-orientated & strategically focussed.
While I do use a coaching style to draw answers out of you & help you think in a new way – I am point blank not a coach.
You're expecting me to give you all the answers
This is a collaboration where I will of course, offer my opinions but the decision about “what” to do lies 100% with you. I will be peppering you with potent questions however to lead you to the answer that feels right for you.
Becky Stanton
Mindset & Divine Energetics Coach
www.beckystanton.com
I felt like my business was a diamond covered in dirt, making it feel murky and unclear. But working with Becky, she was effortlessly able to guide me & reveal the diamond shine beneath.
It’s like Becky saw the soul of my business, could tap into my intentions quickly and beautifully and simplify what my heart wanted to say.
She is an absolute joy to work with and I 100% recommend working with her for those wanting to gain clarity and momentum.
Informal Business Partnership is a 3-month 1:1 collaborative experience where I’ll be walking right alongside you in your business, giving you the perspective, pep-talks and polite ass-kicking to create the kinda business you don’t want to burn down.
We have a 90-min video call to kick it off, followed by 3-months of weekly voice note & messaging support, access to any necessary workbooks, templates or trainings as appropriate, with the option to book in 2x additional video calls if needed.
You can pay £825 up front or 3-monthly payments of £275.
You in?
If you’re thinking about working with Becky, don’t hesitate – take the plunge. In a matter of weeks your business will look entirely different in the best way. Becky hits straight to the heart of what’s going wrong. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or work with her again. Becky is an exceptional support and resource to know!
– Lauren / Business Agency Founder
Becky is BRILLIANT! I do this work for my own clients, but really struggle to do it myself. Becky elevated my thinking far beyond where I thought possible, only to help me to land it in the most clarified and perfect way. I literally could not have done this without her. And she’s lovely!
– Clarissa / Business Coach
Becky helped me get all my thoughts and ideas out my head and cut to the most important, valuable hearty relevant stuff.
We had loads of laughs and colourful interactions and real chats and I now have great copy, a clear offer and a clear action plan to take my business to the next level.
– Lorna / Personal Chef
I reached out to Becky after continually finding it a struggle to promote my business. I was confident in what I do and how I help people, but because my business is “me” and I have multiple, interconnected roles, I found it hard to describe all that I do in a way that people could really grasp.
But Becky helped me to break everything down to really get to the heart of what I offer, and her style was really helpful in teasing ideas out that I had been struggling to express. All her guidance and resources made it so much easier to find clarity than I had anticipated.
– Carly / Multipassionate Artist & Healer
I started working with Becky when I was mid-pivot in my business, and was struggling to communicate with my audience in a way that felt aligned with my brand and with me. I also had a very blurred image of my customer too and felt unclear on how to talk/sell to them.
But since working with her, I been so much more confident in communicating with my audience. I have a very clear idea on how to sell in my own way, that doesn’t feel at all like selling. Working with Becky has been the most exciting and valuable thing I have invested in for my business and has resulted in my most successful year to date!
– Sarah / Jewellery Designer
What I loved about working with Becky is that she helped draw out the magic from within me, rather than telling me what I ‘should’ do… like so many other people have in the past – she’s worth every penny!
– Kendall / Gardening Coach
Becky really helped me to explore exactly what my business was all about. I felt like she reached into those crevices in my head to pull out the information that she said was there – though I’m sure I couldn’t have done it without her!
– Lousie / Tech Founder
I had all the answers I needed but it was only by working with Becky have I been able to crystallise my vision, messaging and offering. Knowing what it is my business stands for and how to communicate that with the people that matter has been truly invaluable.
– Terri / Graphic Designer
I feel like I’ve dug my head out of the depths of my business and can now see things much more clearly from an outside perspective. It’s completely transformed how I view myself, my business and how I help my clients. I’ve actually put my prices up because I feel so much more confident in the value I give my ideal client – and I’m now fully booked!
– Becka / Marketing Agency Founder
Got a question?
You can send me an email at becky@storybydesign.co & I’ll do my best to support you in making the right choice about whether this service is what you need.