SUPPORTING brandS THAT MOVE

Team Mentoring & Strategic Marketing Support

Support your marketing team without hiring a full-time lead

Not every business is ready to bring in a full-time marketing director. But that doesn’t mean your team should miss out on leadership, development, or strategic direction.

I offer flexible mentoring and strategic support designed to strengthen your in-house marketing function, unlock better work, and build confidence across your team.

As a marketing leader, I work closely with CEO’s and business leaders to align marketing efforts with the business’s growth ambitions.

My focus is on providing structured guidance and hands-on direction to elevate in-house marketing capabilities, connecting your team to the right resources and partnerships that drive real commercial impact.

Whether your goal is to scale fast, enter new markets, or turn creative ideas into measurable revenue, I bring the strategy and energy to support your team to deliver against your business onjective.

Why it works

Mentoring support that makes commercial sense

This isn’t just softer skills training. It’s a smart, strategic way to support your team, improve your marketing output, and make better use of your budget.

  • Too often, businesses look outward before they look inward.

    I focus on developing the talent already in your team, giving them the tools, guidance, and strategic thinking to grow into their next role. You avoid a rushed hire and give your team a chance to step up.

  • Bringing in simple frameworks for planning, prioritisation and reporting.

    Marketing doesn’t need to be complicated, but it does need structure. I introduce simple, actionable frameworks that give your team clarity on what matters, how to prioritise, and how to report impact. It’s not about red tape, it’s about helping your team move faster, with focus.

  • I review your suppliers and spend.

    Sometimes the issue isn’t the budget, it’s how it’s being used. I take a fresh look at your existing spend, agency partners, and tools and help you identify where you can renegotiate, streamline, or consolidate.

    It’s about value, not cuts. You’ll end up with leaner spend and stronger output.

  • Good talent is hard to find, unless you know where to look.

    Over the years, I’ve built up a trusted bench of some of the best freelance talent in marketing, design, content, media, and tech. That means you get access to brilliant people, fast and without the hassle of vetting or endless back-and-forth.

  • Because this sits within learning and development rather than your headcount or payroll budget, it’s a smart way to get senior-level input without the long-term commitment or hiring pressure.

    It’s leadership support that’s flexible, scalable, and financially efficient.

“Rich gave us the senior marketing thinking we needed, without the cost of a full-time hire. He not only helped us streamline our budget and sharpen our strategy, but also coached our marketing manager into a more confident, commercially-minded leader. We’re in a stronger place because of it.”
– Chris Walker CFO, Organics,

“I had the pleasure of being mentored by Rich for a couple of years, and his guidance made a lasting impact on my business growth. He supported me in key areas such as marketing, content strategy, branding, and building strategic partnerships.

He encouraged me to aim high and believe in the bigger vision. Incredibly positive, easy to talk to, and full of creative ideas, he also asks the kind of questions that challenge your thinking!”

– Dionne Gooding, DTC Fashion

Get in touch.

Complete the form or drop me an email at rich.c.philip@gmail.com