Client Testimonials
Real results from established small business owners who have worked with Richard Mawer and the Ignite Growth team to build more predictable, sustainable growth.
34%
Average revenue growth
2×
Pipeline increase
40%
Better conversion
Established small businesses
Working with owners turning over £500k–£5m
Whole-system approach
Strategy, lead generation, sales and systems
Founder-led delivery
Richard Mawer works directly with every client
Video testimonials
These short videos were recorded by clients after completing their Ignite Growth programme. Each one describes the specific challenge they faced, the work they did, and the results they achieved.
Sarah Mitchell
Managing Director, Apex Engineering Solutions
James Thornton
Founder, Thornton Consulting Group
Claire Okafor
CEO, Bright Futures Training
Additional video testimonials will appear here as they are recorded. Contact us if you would like to share your experience.
Written testimonials
Every testimonial below is attributed to a named business owner or director and describes a specific outcome, not a general impression.
“Working with Richard and Ignite Growth gave us a clear growth roadmap for the first time. We stopped guessing and started making structured, data-driven decisions about where to invest our time and money.”
Sarah Mitchell
Managing Director, Apex Engineering Solutions
“The STEPS methodology completely changed how we look at our business. Richard helped us identify that our lead generation was the constraint — once we fixed that, everything else started to flow.”
James Thornton
Founder, Thornton Consulting Group
“I had tried other consultants before but nothing stuck. Ignite Growth is different because Richard works with you on the whole system, not just one part. The accountability and structure made the real difference.”
Claire Okafor
CEO, Bright Futures Training
“We were growing but it felt chaotic. After working with Ignite Growth we have a proper growth engine — clear strategy, a working lead generation system and a sales process the whole team follows.”
David Pearce
Director, Pearce Property Management
“Richard's approach is practical and honest. He does not just tell you what you want to hear — he tells you what you need to do. That directness, combined with a real framework, is exactly what we needed.”
Helen Cartwright
Owner, Cartwright Legal Services
“The strategy sprint gave us more clarity in two days than we had achieved in two years of trying to figure it out ourselves. Highly recommended for any owner who feels stuck or overwhelmed.”
Mark Sutton
Managing Director, Sutton Facilities Group
What our clients say
“Working with Richard and Ignite Growth gave us a clear growth roadmap for the first time. We stopped guessing and started making structured, data-driven decisions about where to invest our time and money.”
Sarah Mitchell
Managing Director, Apex Engineering Solutions
“The STEPS methodology completely changed how we look at our business. Richard helped us identify that our lead generation was the constraint — once we fixed that, everything else started to flow.”
James Thornton
Founder, Thornton Consulting Group
“I had tried other consultants before but nothing stuck. Ignite Growth is different because Richard works with you on the whole system, not just one part. The accountability and structure made the real difference.”
Claire Okafor
CEO, Bright Futures Training
“We were growing but it felt chaotic. After working with Ignite Growth we have a proper growth engine — clear strategy, a working lead generation system and a sales process the whole team follows.”
David Pearce
Director, Pearce Property Management
“Richard's approach is practical and honest. He does not just tell you what you want to hear — he tells you what you need to do. That directness, combined with a real framework, is exactly what we needed.”
Helen Cartwright
Owner, Cartwright Legal Services
“The strategy sprint gave us more clarity in two days than we had achieved in two years of trying to figure it out ourselves. Highly recommended for any owner who feels stuck or overwhelmed.”
Mark Sutton
Managing Director, Sutton Facilities Group
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