A second brain and a sparring partner
Like hiring a senior marketer — without the monthly overhead
Maybe you're figuring out how to position your practice for a new market. Or how to talk about your work in a way that resonates. Or you need an expert to sense-check your thinking so you can keep your marketing moving.
We offer regular, focused, one-to-one conversations to help you test, sharpen, and share the stories you're sitting on.
1:1 directly with Oli, the StoreyBoard founder
Why work with me?
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Before StoreyBoard, I spent eight years in-house at busy architecture and design practices as a strategist, writer, and marketing manager.
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Over a decade of global experience
With StoreyBoard, I've worked with architects, designers, and developers across the UK, Canada, USA, and Australia, so I bring a broad perspective, grounded in how your world actually works.
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Every session is collaborative. If I think something could work — a different approach or an idea worth exploring — I'll share it. Likewise, if an idea isn't strong enough, I'll help you find a stronger one.
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Every session ends with a clear sense of what to do next — with achievable actions for your capacity, budget, and resources.
Pick and choose as you see fit
Three ways I can support you.
Single Session
A focused 1-hour call built around a specific problem or question. You come with the challenge; we work through it together and you leave with clarity and a set of concrete next steps.
Free intro call
1 × 60-minute consulting call
Written summary
Actionable next steps
No long-term commitment
Recommended
Bundle of Three
A fixed engagement with a defined goal agreed at the start. Three sessions, with written notes after each to keep you moving forward between calls.
Free intro call
3 × 60-minute consulting calls
Written summaries
Actionable next steps
Fit around your schedule
Monthly Retainer
An ongoing relationship with no fixed end point. A session each month, with written notes after each one. The focus shifts as your needs shift — messaging one month, writing the next, strategy the one after.
Free intro call
Ongoing monthly calls
Written summaries
Actionable next steps
Ongoing trusted advisory
FAQ
Got questions?
How is this different from just hiring a copywriter?
The goal is to build your own capability — or at least make better decisions about your communications — rather than having everything written for you. Some clients do both: they work with us as a sounding board and then commission writing as needed.
What if I don't know what I need?
That's what the intro call is for. Most people have a rough sense of the problem even if they can't articulate it yet. We'll help you work out what kind of support makes the most sense.
Can I switch between formats?
Yes. Some clients start with a single session and move to a retainer once they've seen how it works. Others do a three-month programme and then step back. We're flexible.
What happens between sessions?
You can reach us by email with questions, quick reviews, or anything that comes up. We won't write full pieces between sessions, but we will stay engaged with what you're working on.
Is this right for a larger practice with a marketing manager?
It can be. We've worked with in-house marketing teams who want a specialist editorial perspective or a sounding board on strategy. Get in touch and we'll have an honest conversation about whether it's a good fit.