Alex Smith

I’m not a business coach.

I’m a growth operator who installs systems into owner-led businesses.

I’ve built, scaled, and exited multiple businesses over 20+ years across eCommerce, SaaS, and digital services. Today, I work with owners doing £500k–£5m who are stuck working 60-hour weeks with revenue that won’t break through the next ceiling.

If that’s you, you don’t have 47 problems.
You have one bottleneck creating 47 symptoms.

Most owners know something’s broken.
They just don’t have the time or headspace to find it — let alone fix it properly.

That’s where I come in.

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THE PROBLEM I SOLVE:

Owner-led businesses hit a plateau.

Revenue stalls.
The owner becomes the bottleneck.
Everything turns reactive.
There’s no system — just firefighting.

You’ve tried:
→ More marketing (noise, no leverage)
→ Hiring people (more cost, more chaos)
→ Working harder (burnout, not growth)

The issue isn’t effort.
It’s the absence of a working system.

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WHAT I DO:

I run a 90-day engagement called The Growth System Install.

This is not coaching.
No generic frameworks. No strategy decks.

I:
→ Identify the single constraint holding growth back
→ Design a custom system to remove it
→ Install it with you — hands-on
→ Transfer ownership so it runs without me

After 90 days, you have:
→ Predictable revenue visibility
→ A system your team can run
→ Control instead of chaos
→ Time back to think strategically

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WHO I WORK WITH:

Owner-led SMEs in Dorset / South West
£500k–£1m turnover
Stuck — not broken

Common bottlenecks:
→ No pipeline visibility
→ Reactive lead generation
→ Inconsistent sales process
→ Chaotic onboarding
→ No referral engine

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OPERATOR CREDENTIALS:

I don’t teach theory. I install what I’ve used.

→ Exited founder
→ Entrepreneurs Circle Certified (2025)
→ Built and scaled:
• Stika.co — £0 to £500k/year (exited 2024)
• Leadeth.io — £7m+ generated for 160+ B2B clients
• Dorweb — Digital agency for 30+ SMEs

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HOW WE START:

Book a 45-minute Growth Clarity Call.

No charge.
No pitch.
Just a focused conversation about what’s actually stuck.

https://dorsetgrowth.com/discovery

If it’s not a fit, I’ll tell you.
If it is, we can start within 7 days.

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One bottleneck. One system. 90 days.
Let’s fix what’s stuck.

Founder

Founded Leadeth with a vision to empower businesses to harness the potential of LinkedIn for lead generation. Developed a unique process that has successfully aided over 90 clients in improving their visibility and consistently generating qualified leads. Offering a flexible subscription model, ensuring businesses of all sizes can benefit without long-term contractual obligations.

Laura Toop Coaching and Consultancy

Embracing Randy Pausch’s wisdom “We cannot change the cards we’re dealt, only how we play the hand” I’ve transformed personal loss into a mission: to help others navigate complexity with clarity and courage.

#ProjectMe provides leaders with the tools to:
🔸 Rebalance: Clarify priorities amidst chaos.
🔸 Rebuild: Align leadership with core identity and values.
🔸 Reignite: Flourish with strategies for sustainable success.

Proven Expertise:
Behavioural Insights & Leadership Transformation: Over 25 years of experience integrating tools like NLP, CBT, and the 3As Framework (Acknowledge, Act, Attain).

Personal Growth Meets Organisational Change: Supporting leaders and organisations worldwide to turn challenges into opportunities.

Featured Achievements:
Featured in Times Education Supplement, Brainz Magazine, Metro and Kintsugi Space.
Speaker at leading platforms, including TEDx and BBC Radio 4.

#ProjectMe helps leaders turn disruption into transformation, empowering them to thrive in an uncontrollable world.

Behavioural & Organisational Change Consultant | Flourish Amidst Uncertainty

Independent Advisory Group to Kent Police

The core mission of the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) is to bridge the gap between the police and the diverse communities they serve. Acting as a critical friend, we facilitate meaningful dialogue to ensure policing strategies are both responsive and reflective of the community's needs. Our efforts focus on empowering community voices, enhancing transparency, and fostering a collaborative environment for safer neighborhoods.

As the Chair for the IAG in the Tunbridge Wells District, I am committed to enriching this dialogue. I am eager to connect with anyone passionate about contributing to our community's safety and policing standards. Whether you represent a local school, charity, business, or are an individual keen on contributing to our collective wellbeing, your insights and participation are invaluable.

For more information about the IAG and how you can get involved, I encourage you to reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn. Together, we can work towards a community where safety and understanding go hand in hand.

Learn more about our initiatives and how you can make a difference by visiting: https://www.kent.police.uk/police-forces/kent-police/areas/kent-police/about-us/iag/who-we-are-iag/

Independent Advisory Group (IAG) Chair to Kent Police: Tunbridge Wells District

YOWAH Radio - Your  wellbeing and happiness radio station

Welcome to #ProjectMe on Yowah Radio, Your Happiness and Wellbeing Station. I'm Laura, your host, and the creator, guiding you through the heart of life’s transitions, from career shifts to personal upheavals. Our episodes are rich with stories of resilience and transformation, tailored for those navigating the complexities of unexpected change. #ProjectMe is more than a show; it's a community and a toolkit for motivation, offering actionable insights to ensure you're never alone. Tune in to master flourishing through life's transitions with clarity and courage and embark on a journey to achieve success without compromise. With #ProjectMe, every challenge becomes a stepping stone to growth and an opportunity to redefine success on your terms. Join us and transform your challenges into your greatest opportunities. 🎙️

Join our Yowah Radio Community for more inspiration: https://www.linkedin.com/company/36136760/admin/feed/posts/

Listen to previous episodes: 

Reconciling Your Social Self with Your Essential Self:
https://www.mixcloud.com/stevetyowah/project-me-with-laura-toop-reconciling-our-social-self-with-our-essential-self/

Escaping the Rat Race:
https://www.mixcloud.com/stevetyowah/flourish-with-laura-toop-laura-is-joined-by-lisa-staker-the-rebellious-coach/

Unite Your Relationships:
https://www.mixcloud.com/stevetyowah/flourish-with-laura-toop-laura-is-joined-by-relationship-expert-rebecca-jane/

Radio Host

West Kent Radio

Join me, Laura, with host John Butt on West Kent Radio, as we bring #ProjectMe to life, exploring how to navigate life's shifts and flourish through change right here in Tonbridge, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood, and beyond. Our talks blend real stories of transformation and resilience, connecting our community as we face life's unexpected turns together. #ProjectMe on West Kent Radio is your source for inspiration, practical guidance, and a sense of connection, proving you're not alone. We invite you to call in, contribute your thoughts, and share your journey with us, making our discussions even richer. Tune in, find clarity and courage, and discover how to flourish in every aspect of life, achieving success on your own terms.”

Guest Speaker

UK CONFEDERATION by CONFASSOCIAZIONI

About UK Confederation: 
The UK Confederation's fundamental aim is to create opportunities for its members through networking evenings events and webinars enabling one another to achieve their business goals with a focus on building value encouraging the development of all people professions companies’.

As London’s Home Counties Ambassador, should you have any questions regarding our Confederation or our events, please don't hesitate to drop me a DM here on LinkedIn.

Otherwise more details about The UK Confederation and how you can become a member head to 👇
www.ukconfederation.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/confassociazioni-uk/
https://www.facebook.com/UKCONFEDERATIONbyConfassociazioni

London's Home Counties Ambassador

HumanWisdom

Human Wisdom Coach

Bourne Leisure

Responsible for all aspects of strategic development and operational planning (people / proposition), focusing on the following key deliverables across the whole of Haven retail (F&B / shops) 
- Developing a cohesive guest experience and retail proposition that is based on sound customer insight and aligned with our 'Breath of Fresh Air' business strategy
- Managing & developing our retail planning process (ranging, merchandising, logistics, and margin management)
- Defining our retail operating standards and the training solutions that support these
- Building the programme which encourages development of our future retail leaders

Head of Retail

Pacific Direct

Global Marketing Controller

Entertainment UK

Commercial Development

GfK Strategic Marketing

Business Group Director

#ProjectMe: Empowering Unbreakable Leadership | Transforming Organizations | Building Resilience | Achieve Success Without Compromise | Transformative Leadership Coach | TEDx Speaker

Are you a leader navigating complexity? Struggling to maintain clarity amidst chaos? You’re in the right place.

I’m Laura Toop, creator of #ProjectMe—a transformative framework empowering leaders to thrive amidst life’s disruptions. I specialise in guiding leaders and organisations through profound change, turning adversity into opportunities for growth, adaptability, and flourishing.

At the heart of #ProjectMe lies a bold mission:
🌟 ONE Million Transformations by 2030: Helping leaders and organisations navigate complexity and achieve lasting change.
🌟 ONE Framework: A flexible, actionable approach tailored to the real world.
🌟 ONE Unbreakable You: As true success begins with clarity, courage, and adaptability.

What Makes #ProjectMe Unique?
Built on five essential pillars, #ProjectMe is designed for real-world complexity:
1️⃣ Playbook: Actionable tools, including the 3As Framework (Acknowledge, Act, Attain), for navigating disruption with clarity.
2️⃣ Pathway: A guided journey from Vulnerability to Flourishing, tailored to your unique challenges.
3️⃣ Portraits: Real-world narratives, mine and my clients’, demonstrating resilience in action.
4️⃣ Perspectives: Over 25 years of expertise in leadership, behavioural change, and personal development.
5️⃣ Philosophies: Values like courage, adaptability, authenticity, and personal agency that form the backbone of #ProjectMe.

Does This Sound Like You?
🔸 Burned out: Juggling immense responsibilities without a moment for yourself.
🔸 Isolated: Struggling to remain authentic in a world that prioritises productivity over people.
🔸 Uncertain: Unsure how to regain clarity and lead through unprecedented challenges.

If so, know this: you’re not alone. After my husband died, facing career upheavals, and rebuilding my health, I’ve walked this path. I distilled my experiences into #ProjectMe, a framework designed to help you achieve in 100 days what took me years to rebuild.

Ready to Rebalance, Rebuild, and Reignite?
Through #ProjectMe, you’ll gain clarity, reconnect with your core identity, and flourish with a plan aligned to your vision. You’ll leave with a #PersonalMasterplan: a personalised roadmap to navigate uncertainty and lead with confidence.

Let’s turn challenges into lasting impact. Book a free consultation today and take control in an uncontrollable world. Link in featured section.

Featured In:
📰 Times Education Supplement | 🧠 Brainz Magazine | 💛 Kintsugi Space

Take Control in an Uncontrollable World.
Rebalance – Rebuild – Reignite.
Become Unbreakable. Success without Compromise. 
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