FREEDOM BY DESIGN

Strategic Business Coaching for Engineers Who Have Built Something Valuable - But Can’t Step Away

Transform your engineering, manufacturing or construction business from owner-dependent to owner-optional - and significantly more valuable.

You've Built a Solid Business. But Now You're Trapped By It.

Engineering business owner seeking increased profitability, productivity and performance
  • You’re working harder than ever but seeing diminishing returns. Constantly chasing new work to feed your team

  • Margins are tight, costs rising and your team relies on you for every decision. They aren’t performing - but you can’t recruit.

  • You’re constantly firefighting, not leading

  • The business still runs on you.

You’ve created something that should be valuable. But deep down, you know it’s not ready to sell.

The Real Stakes: More Than Just Exhaustion

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This isn’t just about being tired - it’s about your legacy and financial future:

  • Buyers won't pay premium prices for businesses dependent on the owner

  • Modern acquirers demand systems and data, not just "reputation" or relationships

  • Your team's potential is capped by your availability to make decisions

  • Compliance burdens and legacy liabilities are silently eroding your valuation

  • New, leaner competitors are capturing market share with better marketing and technology

  • The exit window you're counting on could close before you're ready

You’re not alone. And this is fixable - but not by working harder at what you’re already doing.

The Freedom Blueprint™

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A Systematic Approach to Build, Scale and Exit - Without the Burnout

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1. Clarity: Cut through the chaos with one focused plan. End reactive decision-making.

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2. Action: Fix what’s broken systematically - starting with the highest impact areas.

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3.Stability: Create reliable delivery and predictable results, whether you’re there or not.

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4. Profit: Increase margins, free up cash, and build sustainable growth.

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5. Freedom: Choose to scale further or sell - on your terms, at your timing

Developed from over 35 years of hands-on leadership in engineering and complex, safety-critical, operations.

Not theory. Not generic business advice. A proven system for your specific industry.

What Success Looks Like

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  • Your leadership team runs daily operations - without constantly checking with you

  • You focus on strategy instead of fighting fires

  • Margins grow by 15-30%, cash flow improves, and decisions become data-driven

  • Your business becomes genuinely sellable - with documented systems and processes

  • You gain the freedom to choose - sell for maximum value, scale further, or simply enjoy the profits

Your Path to Freedom

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1. Book Your Call

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We’ll uncover what’s holding you back - whether it’s people, profit or process.

2. Get Your Clarity Plan

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I’ll map out exactly what to fix first - and how to do it without burning out.

3. Experience the Shift

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Watch profits rise, stress melt, and your time return. Lead a business that runs without you.

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“The 5-Step Profit Leak Checklist.” - a quick-read action guide to spot and fix the biggest drains in your business.

Trusted by Industry Leaders

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    “We’re making 22% more net profit – with full operational control.”

  • A woman holding a colorful color recycling or sorting chart in an industrial or warehouse setting with people working in the background.

    “Profit margins improved by 18% – and I finally took a proper holiday.”

  • A smiling man with blond hair and a beard, wearing a navy blue polo shirt, looking at the camera against a neutral background.

    “We doubled the business valuation – and I’m no longer essential.”

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair, wearing a white shirt and a brown tie, looking thoughtfully to the side.

    “We’ve kept our best staff – and I’m no longer doing 60-hour weeks.”

How I’m Different from Generic Business Coaches

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Unlike broad-based, cookie-cutter coaching programs that apply the same frameworks to every business:

  • Industry-Specific: Specialized in engineering, manufacturing, and construction businesses

  • Technical Foundation: As a Chartered Engineer, I understand your world intimately

  • Military Precision: Royal Navy leadership training applied to business systems and processes

  • Results-Based: 200% ROI Guarantee — my approach pays for itself or I refund the difference

  • Operations-Focused: We fix systems and processes, not just sales and marketing

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What You Get:

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  • Fortnightly 1:1 coaching (60-90 mins) - focused on implementation, not just ideas

  • Unlimited between-session support - when challenges arise or opportunities emerge

  • 12-month roadmap + 200% ROI Guarantee - your investment will return at least double

  • Strategy and execution - tailored specifically to your engineering or industrial business

  • No overwhelm - just structure, momentum and measurable progress

If You’re Ready to Lead - Not Just Manage…

Let's transform your business from owner-dependent to owner-optional, unlock your options, and build something truly valuable — and sellable.

Trusted by Global Businesses and Brands

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Veterus Business Coaching — Helping Engineering and Industrial Business Owners Build Freedom By Design