Going round in circles?

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If you're stagnating, losing money, energy or sanity as a small business founder, you might have 'Founder's Block.'

The good news? You're in the right place to make a breakthrough.

Trusted by top companies just like yours

We make business;
more rewarding,
successful, and enjoyable
for first-time founders in SMEs.

Traditional consulting and cookie-cutter approaches are a waste of time and money in founder-led businesses. The character of a small business and the personality of the founders are intertwined - if you don't 'get' the founders, you won't 'get' the business.

That's why traditional methods fall short. They focus on rational problem-solving and fail to meet the needs of the humans behind the business, or consider the unique solution that fits the people AND the product.

That's why we've invented our own approach, 'Founder's Counsel'.

We create a non-judgemental, constructive space where founders; explore and build on their ideas, get inspired by curious, experienced people, and find exactly the right expertise to create meaningful progress.

We give you an honest perspective delivered with care, the functional expertise to be courageous, and the clarity that only an "Extra Brain" can.
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Ready to get some Extra Brains?

Say goodbye to
Founder's Block

Fit for purpose. Perfectly matched.

Discipline + experience + personality = Problem, sector + culture fit.

Quick to onboard. Faster to add value.

Collaborate with senior leaders with 10+ years in industry in days, not weeks.

An advisory approach as unique as your business.

No cookie cutters. No rigid frameworks.

Open culture. No hidden mark-ups.

Transparent approach to our work and a transparent model for fees.

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Team spirit from Day One.

Independents who prioritise lasting relationships (with each other and our clients.)

Curated skills, collective mentality.

The Extra Brain collective is a carefully curated array of skills and personalities. Coaches, advisors and consultants committed to helping SME founders flourish. Our unique discipline, experience and personality mix gives you problem, sector and culture fit.

Our 'Brains' work solo or as part of teams; and always have instant access to the wider support, insight and expertise of the collective.

You buy one, but secretly you get them all. Good, huh?

Innovation & Experience Design

Sales & Marketing

People, HR & Culture

Sustainability, Impact & B Corp

Growth & Proposition Design

Coaching & Mentoring

M&A, Commercial, Finance & Operations

What business leaders say about us

"Working with Jess and the Extra Brains has been one of the best business decisions we've made in a very long time. I find time with her extremely productive and inspiring and she always lightens my load."

Sophie Edwards

MD, ...Gasp!

"Extra Brain have been fundamental in unlocking our potential as a business and as individuals and they are very much part of our team. We've been so lucky to have them guiding us and we've learned so much in the process."

Peter Johnson

MD, Creature & Co

"The highs and lows of running an agency can be extremely taxing and sometimes just having a conversation with someone who’s been there and done it is just what you need to put your mind at rest and work out a clear route through."

Josh Bolland

Founder, JB Cole

"We’ve found having an objective view point, a robust challenge or just a fresh pair of eyes invaluable in keeping us true to what we do, and to have the best chance of success. That’s what Extra Brain brings to us and why we work with them."

Elliot Sykes

Managing Partner, Krow X

"We've had the pleasure of working with Extra Brain for the last few months to help shape Orbit29's Sales & Marketing strategy. Would highly recommend any founders or businesses to get the help of Extra Brain."

Jay Bhadresha

Founder, Orbit 29

Need a breakthrough?
An extra brain will help

Our unique approach, Founder's Counsel,
helps you to move forward with clarity, energy and confidence.

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We make business; more rewarding, successful, and enjoyable for first-time founders in SMEs.

Say goodbye to Founder's Block