Kind Words: Becky from MAYK Studio
Becky Ollivier
Mayk Studio
Who are you?
I work with good people doing good things for positive change. Mostly small to medium sized businesses, New Zealand based and worldwide, creating brand identity, packaging, illustration, digital design and visual communications.
Before we started, what was your biggest reservation about working with us?
I knew I needed to reassess the way I was running my business but was very resistant to the idea of appearing 'pushy' or 'salesy'. I was hesitant to take what I perceived as an aggressive approach.
I decided to go ahead anyway because…
In my initial meeting with Hayden I had the opportunity to vocalize what my problems actually were and realized they really needed to be addressed, straight away.
After working with pitchr, how has your perception changed?
Now that I've experienced working with Hayden my perception has changed a lot. Hayden is very holistic in his approach. Being a creative with a background in sales, he understands creatives and how their minds work. I am super grateful to have come across the course, it’s exactly what I needed to understand the shift I needed to make. Hayden is insightful, knowledgeable and beyond helpful. He is truly invested and committed to supporting you to make the changes you need to see growth in your business.
What’s one key benefit you picked up from working with us?
Hayden has helped me totally reconstruct my sales process and as a result I'm much more self-assured. My new systems have set me up for growth and I now have much improved cash flow and less push back on pricing.
How will working with us impact your business in the next 12 months?
I can see the impact on my business over the next 12 months will be huge. I wouldn't have made the changes I needed to without Hayden's encouragement and I'm feeling confident that the next 12 months will be a lot less overwhelming and a lot more profitable.
How has your business changed since working with us?
I'm more fired up than ever to be in business. I'm much more confident in my processes, feel calm and in control with a clear path forward.
What would you say to someone on the fence about working with us?
If you're feeling stuck, unsure or overwhelmed in your business the best thing you can do is seek out advice, the sooner the better. What you're missing is Hayden. When you have a supportive and thoughtful advisor such as Hayden on your side you'll be amazed at how quickly you can learn and make the changes you need to feel unstuck, self assured and in control.
Final Thoughts?
Hayden's tough-love approach is the perfect combination of challenging and nurturing. When you're working by yourself the best thing you can invest in, is a mentor who makes you feel like they totally have your back. Hayden not only advocates for his clients but also for the design community as a whole. I owe my newfound clarity and mindset to the Creative Growth coursework, the support Hayden has given me and the camaraderie of the pitchr community – Thanks Hayden!
You can check out Becky’s (amazing) work at
@mayk_studio (instagram)
www.mayk.nz
