Testimonials -

Ben has introduced strategy, focus and rigour to the way I’m running my business which is beginning to pay dividends. It is a little like the skins of an onion - every time you think you have one model or plan cracked, Ben un-peels another with more detail for you to engage with. Each serves to refine your thinking and focus. Ben is prepared to join in with the planning work and is a great source of contacts, discussions with his introductions have been very valuable.

"Right at the start, I was a little nervous about taking someone, who had no prior knowledge of my business, onboard to help shape the business' future by making some large financial decisions. Within a week of speaking with Ben, he had researched and had an outstanding knowledge of who we were and where we want to be - any fears were put to bed! I found Ben extremely approachable and his experience and know-how were a huge asset for us over the last 9 months and this has made our time together enjoyable and most importantly very rewarding for the business. There were a lot of things I "knew" I had to do, but knowing I should be doing them and actually doing them properly are two different things. Ben took that stress away and created our financial forecasting docs (which are used daily) and helped us go from a start-up business to a business with staff and direction. Without doubt, I would recommend Ben (Second Voice) and I would say Ben took 18 months from our timeline with his experience - that time is invaluable to any start-up business!"

"Back in March, I had got to the point in the business where I was struggling through lack of experience to bring the business to the next stage, and at that time I had seen a post on Linkedin that had caught my eye from a guy called Ben Bennett. I researched Ben a bit and we spoke a few times over the next few days and I explained to him what I wanted to achieve with the business. Ben was very knowledgable and has extensive previous experience with bringing a product to market swiftly and effectively which was exactly what I was lacking because I had never done it before and plus I was very busy developing the product. Over the next 6 months, we worked on a brief, a marketing plan and hiring strategy along with extensive research of our main competitors and what sets us apart, so we can understand our target customer personas, where they hang out and exactly how we can get their attention. At the end of the 6 months, we have achieved all of that and more along with on-boarding some great staff that are really talented. I am now excited to see what we can do with our product and we will definitely be working with Ben again in the future."

"Second Voice were recommended to us by the incubator team at NatWest. Ben was incredibly thorough in understanding our own plans as well as our industry before we even decided on how they would help us. The agreed plan was a research and strategy document that we are really impressed with, and it now gives us a very clear way forwards to win more clients and improve the way we present ourselves to prospective customers. A great experience all round, and if you’re a service-led company like ours, wanting a more structured plan for growing your company, then we can highly recommend using Second Voice."

"Ben treated me as a partner encouraging my input and giving me the confidence to trust myself to make positive change. Ben seeks out ideas and makes those ideas part of the solution. Please reach out to Ben if you want to grow yourself and your business."

"Ben made a huge impact in a very short amount of time at RBI. His attention to detail and organisational skills gave me something to admire. Great rapport with the team made for a very successful period at RBI Recruitment Media and I wouldn't hesitate to have Ben back in the business."

"Ben made an immediate impact on our sales team by implementing a new structure, delivered training and coaching that improved the quality of our work. As a result of his meticulous approach to all aspects of the job, we were able to break a number of sales records."

Ben is a highly engaging person and great fun to work with. Very experienced and well-liked in the team. A good person to have on your side!

Ben came in for a day’s consulting with our senior management team. We were going through the process of setting up the sales function at Sportlobster and were undecided about which approach was appropriate for the stage of growth that we were anticipating. Ben was incredibly helpful in guiding us through our options, and as a result of the work we did together, we now have a clear focus on our approach and have implemented what we are pleased to say is the right solution. Highly recommended.

"Ben is an extraordinary trainer. He came in to do sales training for me and my team and blew us all away. He instilled in us confidence and a sales process which has proved to work for us time and time again. He can take someone with little confidence and experience and turn them into a confident and proficient salesperson."

We recently had a training day with Ben and found him extremely friendly and approachable. Ben tailored his techniques and methods so they were appropriate for Francis Consultancy, making them more realistic and relatable. Working with Ben has made me a more confident and efficient recruiter and I couldn't recommend him enough!