“I’m not a numbers person – I write content. I used to feel blind to the financials. But they broke everything down without ever making me feel stupid. It was empowering.”

One of the biggest lightbulb moments came when Gemma mentioned a dream office space at the end of their road. “We always thought it was a bit of a pipe dream,” she explains. “But when we brought it up during the session, Helen looked at our numbers and said, ‘You could absolutely do this.’”

From tax efficiency to affordability, Beansprout helped them work through the next steps, knowing it’s a feasible goal. What once felt like a fantasy could potentially become a reality. More than anything, the Strategy Day gave Spinks Creative a framework for growth. “We’ve always grown organically, but now we’re thinking more strategically.

“I sent Kevin a question yesterday – and instead of an email, he just picked up the phone and called me,” Gemma says. “That kind of relationship makes a huge difference. I feel more confident and in control now. We finally have the kind of support we always needed.”