Working with Geoff was a game changer

Ash Sinclair, Director of Glenway Products Ltd worked with Geoff Gwynn one of our Business Growth Advisors, for a number of months on a creating a Business Growth Plan for Glenway but also providing executive level support for Ash to help him to implement the plan and grow and develop as a leader of the business. This is how he found working with Geoff:

 

Geoff is a great character with a no-nonsense, straight-talking approach. I can see how some would love this, while others might feel uncomfortable, but the reality of running and growing a business is that you need to face challenges head on. He wasn’t there to sugarcoat things or tell me what I wanted to hear; he was there to help me see what I needed to see. And sometimes, that meant being brutally honest about the fundamentals that weren’t quite right.

Looking back, some of the issues we worked on seem so obvious now, but at the time, when you’re deep in the day-to-day of running a business, those gaps aren’t always clear. The challenge of scaling a company beyond £10m is something I had no prior experience in, and the reality is that trying to figure everything out on your own can be incredibly costly—both in terms of time and money. Mistakes at this level aren’t just minor setbacks; they can have serious consequences.

Geoff helped bring real clarity, not just in identifying the gaps but in making sure I truly understood them. For the first time in years, I had someone who would challenge every thought I had, pushing me to look at things from different angles and helping me build the confidence to make better, faster decisions.

At first, I was hesitant about the cost, but I quickly realised that the value Geoff brought far outweighed any concerns. The investment in his guidance more than paid for itself. We spent the best part of 2024 working together as we moved into the next phase of the business, and I can honestly say his input has been invaluable.

If you’re serious about growth and willing to be challenged, Geoff is certainly someone who will push you further than you thought possible.

 

Contact Geoff to find out more about working with him, or email the herd.