Supporting Shopify Partners & Creative Founders since 2012
Hi, I'm Keir. I help Shopify Partners and creative founders become more memorable and more profitable. Most of my work is with soloists and small teams in the Shopify ecosystem, though I also work with creative and digital teams facing similar challenges. Whether you need strategic support to think things through or hands-on help with execution, I bring strategy, honest feedback, and follow-through.
My thoughts on the Shopify Partner ecosystem, running a small business, marketing, events and occasional personal stories. You can subscribe to updates via my newsletter or RSS.
I'm a marketing strategist and business consultant specialising in supporting Shopify Partners and soloists and founders of creative and digital businesses. I've spent the last 20+ years working in the web, tech, and ecommerce industries. I started as a web developer, morphed into product marketing and was the second hire on Shopify's nascent Partnerships team.
I've worn a lot of hats along the way — developer, marketer, team lead, event organiser, podcast host, coach — and they've all shaped how I approach my work. These days, I split my time between consulting, running Craft+Work events, and sharing what I've learned through my newsletter Flying Solo.
A slightly longer history is available on my about page.
You'll find me at the events below over the next few months — largely alongside Shopify Partners and creative founders. If our paths cross, please do say hello.
Fine Specimens
Bristol
Bristol, 10th March 2026
Web Day Out
Brighton
Brighton, 12th March 2026
The Marketing Meetup IRL
Bristol
Bristol, 17th March 2026
beyond tellerrand
Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, 27th‐28th April 2026
Bulletproof Agency Conference
Manchester
Manchester, 7th May 2026
Creator Day
Poole
Poole, 14th May 2026
The Wide Event
Paris
Paris, 18th May 2026
Craft+Work
London
London, 8th‐9th October 2026
Craft+Work is an event series I started in June 2023. It brings together soloists, founders, and leaders in the Shopify Partner ecosystem (and slightly beyond) to share real stories, hear honest reflections, and gain fresh perspectives. Over the last three years we've hosted events in London (thrice), New York City and Toronto. Find out what you missed (or take a trip down memory lane if you were there) on the Craft+Work web site.
Flying Solo is my email newsletter where I share my thoughts on marketing, building a solo business, and life in the Shopify Partner ecosystem — with the occasional detour into useful links, upcoming events, and honest behind-the-scenes lessons.
It's 100% free and you can unsubscribe at any time.