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Flight Deck

Ongoing strategic and hands-on support to help you grow your business


Not everything fits neatly into a box. That's why I created Flight Deck — a flexible retainer offer focused on business strategy and marketing. Think of it as a catch all offer where strategy and implementation come together in a bespoke package built just for you.

This isn't about creating you a 40 page strategy doc that gathers digital dust. It's about ongoing support, designed to give you momentum and accountability. I help with the big‐picture thinking and the daily work — from refining your messaging and building campaigns, to reviewing your content, generating ideas, and helping your team stay on track.



How I Help

When running a business, it's easy to get lost in the weeds, overwhelmed by endless tasks, and unsure which direction to take next. That's where I come in.

I'll help you cut through the noise, stay focused, and keep moving forward. Whether it's spotting opportunities, designing offers that sell, creating actionable marketing plans, or becoming the leader your team needs, we'll tackle it together.

Here's how we'll do it:

  • Build Momentum — Stay focused, avoid busywork, and keep moving forward week on week.
  • Develop Your Business — Spot opportunities, sharpen your offers, and grow without second guessing your every step.
  • Design Your Offers — Turn your skills into services that are easy to sell, deliver, and scale — without selling your soul or burning out.
  • Get Out of Your Own Head — Sometimes the biggest blocker is you. I'll help you untangle thoughts, quiet the overthinking, and take action anyway.
  • Get Fresh Perspectives — Talk through ideas, doubts, and big decisions and get clear, no-fluff feedback from someone who's been there.
  • Grow as a Leader — Navigate the tricky people stuff and grow a team that actually gets things done.
  • Market Effectively — Say the right things to the right people in a way that makes them care, click, and convert.
  • Position & Differentiate — Discover what makes you different (and better), so your customers get it and pick you.
  • See Clearly Through the Chaos — When everything feels urgent, and nothing makes sense, I'll help you cut through the noise and focus on what matters.

If you'd like a fresh perspective on your business, get in touch for a free consultation.


Who I Help

The majority of my clients are soloists and founders working in the Shopify Partner ecosystem (learn why I specialise in Shopify). If you see yourself in the descriptions below, there's a very good chance we'll work well together.

  • Soloist — You are your business. While you might outsource tasks like accounting, it's mostly just you juggling everything. You know a healthy pipeline would change your business but just can't find the time to think about marketing — let alone do it while still managing client work, sales, and everything else.
  • Founder — You started (or co-founded) a business that's grown into a team. Whether by design or accident, you now juggle 1-1s, sales calls, proposals, relationship building and the work. Your biggest challenges? Attracting and retaining clients while managing the complexities of a growing business.

While my primary focus is on Shopify-focused businesses, I also support soloists and founders working in digital, SaaS, and creative services, such as marketers, designers, app developers, content writers, and SEO specialists. Many work closely with Shopify-focused businesses or play key roles in the wider e-commerce ecosystem and face similar challenges in growth, marketing, and delivering exceptional services.

If this sounds like you let's have a conversation and find out how we can work together.


How it Works

How we work together will depend on your business and what you want to achieve. Here's how we get started:

  • Choose the Right Approach — We'll determine whether a flexible month-to-month retainer, a project-based package, or a one-off consultation is the best fit for your needs. Many clients choose a month-to-month retainer starting around £995 per month (+ VAT if applicable), which includes ongoing strategy, implementation support, and tailored advice.
  • Month-to-Month Flexibility — If you opt for the month-to-month retainer, there's no long-term commitment — you can cancel at any time. If you decide to cancel mid-month, you won't be billed for the following month, but please note that refunds are not given for the current month.
  • Tailored to Your Needs — Once we've figured out the right fit, I'll tailor the package to match your business goals. Whether that's long-term strategy or a more focused, one-off project, we'll define exactly what you'll get.
  • Let's Dive In — After we've agreed on the approach, we'll get started with clear objectives and actionable steps so you can begin seeing results without the overwhelm.

If you're unsure about what might work best, let's talk, and I'll help you choose the best option for your business.

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Previous Clients

Since starting my consultancy six years ago, I've been privileged to work with industry-leading agencies, app companies and consultants, including  Alvio, Archer Cooper, Beyond Tellerrand, Birmingham Museums Trust Museum and Art Gallery, Colonna Coffee, Disco Labs, Forsberg+two, Fourth Wall Content, Gadget, Gorgias, Kno Commerce, Llanerch Vineyard, Mantle, Milk Bottle Labs, Optizio, Recharge, RecipeKit, Space Squirrel, The Taproom, Sufio, Swanky, The Support Heroes, Three Acres, Tidio, Toward, Treen, Union Works, We Make Websites, Whitecap SEO, Zapiet


Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Here's everything you need to know about how Flight Deck works.

Q: What is Flight Deck?

Flight Deck is my flexible, month-to-month retainer for soloists and founders who want strategic input and hands-on help. I join your business at the "controls" — helping you steer things in the right direction, stay focused, and make meaningful progress week by week.

Q: Is Flight Deck just strategy, or do you help with implementation too?

It's both. I'll help you figure out what to do — then I'll help you actually do it. That could mean shaping your messaging, planning content, reviewing campaigns, prepping for an event, or talking through tricky team decisions. I'm not just in your corner — I'm in the work with you.

Q: How does it work?

It starts with a conversation. We'll chat about what's going on in your business, what you need help with, and whether I'm the right person to support you. If it's a fit, we'll agree a setup that makes sense — then get to work. It's flexible, collaborative, and designed to evolve as you do.

Q: How much does it cost?

Flight Deck retainers typically starts from £995 per month (+VAT if applicable). That includes strategic support, regular check-ins, async feedback, and implementation help tailored to your business. If you need something more focused or short-term, I also take on smaller projects and one-off sessions.

Q: Is there a long-term commitment?

Nope. Flight Deck is a monthly retainer — you can cancel any time. If you decide to stop mid-month, you won't be billed again, though refunds aren't offered for time already booked.

Q: Who is this for?

I work best with solo founders and small teams who are building something great but need extra help turning ideas into action. Most of my clients are in the Shopify ecosystem — agencies, app companies, and service providers — but I also work with other independent, product-led businesses.

Q: I'm based outside of the UK. Can we still work together?

Absolutely. I work with clients in Europe, the USA (EST & PST), Canada and beyond. Some early starts and late finishes on either side may be required, but we usually make it work!

Q: Why is it called Flight Deck?

It stems from my love of the Jet Age — the optimism, the style, and the ambition. The Flight Deck is where decisions get made, courses get corrected, and journeys stay on track. It's the centre of operations — and that's exactly how I want to show up in your business. I'm not here to spectate. I'm part of the crew, helping you fly further, faster, and with less turbulence.

Perhaps I've stretched the analogy too far — I'll leave it up to you to decide!

Q: May I speak with a couple of references about working with you?

Of course, please get in touch, and I'll join the dots.


Get in Touch

If you're ready to take the next step towards building a better Shopify-focused business, let's talk. Start by completing my free consultation survey. After receiving it, I'll contact you within 24 hours to book your no-obligation 60-minute consultation.

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Keir Whitaker

2019 – 2025

Last Updated

23.04.2025