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1‐1 Business Coaching & Consulting for the Shopify Partner Ecosystem
Hello! I'm Keir (that's me over there looking far too serious)! I'm a UK-based business coach and founder of event series Craft+Work. I support Shopify-focused soloists, founders and leaders who are ready to invest in personal growth and business development. Learn how I can help you move your business forward.
1‐1 Business Coaching & Conslutancy
The entrepreneurship journey can get very lonely and isolating. If you're fed up of feeling stuck, stressed and unsure of what to do next working with a business coach might be for you. Let's find out.
CraftWork
Craft+Work is a global event series that brings together soloists, founders and leaders working in the Shopify Partner ecosystem to share experiences, learn from each other and prove that there is no right way to build and grow a business.
Interested in learning how I ended up moving from coding to business coaching and consulting? Read my full back story for all the details.
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Recent Articles
I share thoughts on marketing, entrepreneurship, running a small business, and tales from 25+ years at the "code face". The archive also contains my "9 Questions For…" interview series with founders, leaders, and entrepreneurs.
Tenets for Better Work
As Sir John Hegarty says, "Everyone needs a code to live by"
What was Work With Shop?
After leaving Shopify, I had the idea of launching a Shopify-specific job board. Here's what happened.
Publishing Prices Online
It's an age-old question. Should we publish our prices and rates online?
The Power of Pause
Next time you feel the urge to 'dive in', consider taking a few seconds to pause and see what happens.
Are You a Founder?
You might not think you're a founder, but maybe it’s time to think again!
Client Relations
However great a relationship begins, I believe it's fair to say that both sides of the client/agency relationship can occasionally become frustrating.
All my articles can be found in the archive.
Upcoming Events
In addition to my coaching and consulting work I host an event called Craft+Work. It's an intimate event series that brings together soloists, founders and leaders from the Shopify Partner ecosystem to share war stories, hear honest business reflections, and gain new perspectives. Our events enable you to to connect with like-minded people, learn from each other and prove that there is no right way to build and grow a business.
CraftWork
New York City
Monday 16th September 2024
9am‐5pm @ WorkHouse NYC
Tickets: $259 USD
CraftWork
Toronto
Friday 20th September 2024
9am‐6pm @ The Drake Hotel
Tickets: $299 CAD
It's not your average sit and listen event. Expect to come and get involved in the conversation, share your ideas, and learn from others building businesses on their terms.
Attend an Event →Now
Here's an overview of what I am focused on "right now". You can view all my "now" updates in the archive.
- Checking all the logistics are ready for next week's first Craft+Work of the year in London.
- Planning out a big push for my refreshed Business Coaching services.
- Researching presenters for future Craft+Work events in NYC and Toronto
- Reading Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara and wondering how I can apply his insights to my own business
Last updated: 24th May 2024
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