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WEBINAR

Why founders get stuck (and how to move forward)

Kyllie Knight
Kyllie KnightKyllie Knight Consulting

Posted: Mon 19th Jan 2026

Drawing on over a decade of experience from working with founders inside Dear Founder, Kyllie Knight unpacks the realities of the "icky beginning to middle" stages of business: when the vision is clear, the passion is undeniable, but getting there still feels overwhelming.

Learn how to move from the overwhelm of "what to do first" and "where to spend your limited time" to:

  • a strategy

  • foundations that actually support growth

  • a plan that feels realistic to implement

  • an idea of the costs involved

  • the knowledge to avoid the common mistakes that keep founders stuck for longer than necessary

This session is honest, practical and designed to leave founders feeling clearer, calmer and empowered about what comes next.

Topics covered in this session

  • The real reason founders get stuck in the early stages. Why it's rarely about motivation, effort or talent.

  • How to build structure without killing momentum. Learn what actually needs to be in place before scaling and what can wait.

  • How to make confident decisions without burning cash or energy. A practical framework for prioritising marketing, strategy and support in the self-funded phase.

About the speaker

Kyllie is a branding and marketing strategist with over 15 years of experience.

Having started her career in the digital department at ELLE magazine, she directed accounts in advertising agencies for global brands and launched her own six-figure digital agency.

She's now helping business founders and global brands grow with intention through programmes that are designed around real-world experience.

Through her consultancy and her signature program Dear Founder, Kyllie supports business owners through the early, often messy stages of building, helping them turn ambition into a business that actually works.

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Kyllie Knight
Kyllie KnightKyllie Knight Consulting
Marketing Strategist & Mentor | Helping Business Owners Build Practical, Profitable Strategies If you’ve ever felt like marketing is a giant guessing game, you’re not alone. Most business owners I meet are smart, driven, and brilliant at what they do — but when it comes to marketing, they’re overwhelmed by all the options, confused by conflicting advice, and tired of wasting time on things that don’t move the needle. That’s where I come in. I’m a Marketing Strategist and Mentor for business owners who are ready to cut through the noise, stop second-guessing every move, and finally have a strategy that actually works. My work is about clarity, confidence, and results — not gimmicks, not cookie-cutter blueprints, not chasing trends for the sake of it. My BackgroundBefore building my business, I spent years in the corporate world — including working as a Project Manager for Kellogg’s Cereals, where I led large-scale initiatives across cross-functional teams. It was here I learned the power of strategy, planning, and execution at scale. Corporate life gave me: A front-row seat to how billion-dollar brands think about positioning, marketing, and customer experience. The ability to manage complex projects with multiple moving parts (and personalities). A deep respect for process, systems, and making sure every decision has a measurable outcome. But it also showed me something else: smaller businesses rarely get access to this level of strategic thinking. That’s why I started my own business — to bring that same clarity and rigor to entrepreneurs and CEOs who want their marketing to finally make sense. What I Do NowToday, I partner with business owners to: Strip away the overwhelm and simplify their strategy. Build clear marketing plans that are practical, profitable, and aligned with their vision. Help them stop wasting money on “random acts of marketing” and focus only on what works. Mentor them through decision-making so they can move faster and more confidently. I believe strategy should be personal. That’s why my clients don’t get a “one-size-fits-all” plan — they get frameworks, guidance, and honest feedback tailored to their business. My ApproachI’m not here to hand you a to-do list. I’m here to challenge your assumptions, sharpen your focus, and make sure every marketing move has purpose. I believe in:✅ Practical over trendy✅ Profitable over “pretty”✅ Strategy over guesswork✅ Confidence over confusion If you want someone to nod politely while you keep doing what’s comfortable, that’s not me. If you want someone to push you, give you clarity, and help you scale with intention — let’s talk. Why Work With Me Corporate credibility: I know what it takes to operate at a high level and bring that discipline to entrepreneurs who need structure and clarity. Hands-on experience: I’ve seen the behind-the-scenes of both big brands and small businesses. I know what works — and what’s just noise. Mentorship mindset: I don’t just hand you answers. I equip you with the tools, thinking, and confidence to make smarter decisions long after our work together ends. Let’s ConnectIf you’re ready to stop playing small with your marketing and finally build a strategy that works for you, connect with me here or drop me a message. Because marketing shouldn’t feel like chaos. It should feel like clarity.

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