Dr Ant - Transforming Business Ideas into Sustainable Reality

With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience starting from age 16, I've walked every step of the business journey - from the exhilarating highs of becoming the UK's #1 mortgage broker among 1,900 professionals to the humbling lows that taught me what truly matters in business success.

My PhD research at the Swiss School of Business Research led me to develop the Switched on Thinking® methodology, which combines practical business strategy with the psychology of entrepreneurship. This isn't theory - it's born from real experience of creating multiple successful businesses across diverse sectors, from CB radio accessories to international boat dealerships.

What Makes My Approach Different:
I focus on helping small business owners navigate the critical early stages where 60% of startups fail. Through my company Brainsparx, I use a stepping-stone approach that addresses both the practical foundations and the mental barriers that often derail promising ventures.

My Expertise Includes:

Pre-start to startup business mentoring using proven methodologies
Overcoming the psychological challenges that stop progress
Building sustainable businesses that serve your lifestyle, not dominate it
Practical, jargon-free guidance through complex business decisions
Understanding what motivates people and how to harness that for success
Professional Credentials:

PhD in Business Research (Swiss School of Business Research)
Qualified in Solution Focused Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Epigenetics, and NLP
Approved Mental Health First Aid Trainer (Skill Base UK)
Published author of QUICK! WAKE UP THE PILOT!
I believe every entrepreneur deserves to understand how their mind works and how to overcome the mental challenges that often derail business success. My mission is ambitious: to help one million people achieve this understanding through practical, realistic guidance that focuses on sustainable growth rather than get rich quick promises.

Based in Kent, I offer personalised mentoring programmes, workshops, and speaking engagements. Whether you're struggling with your first business idea or looking to scale sustainably, I provide the combination of academic rigour and hard-won experience that turns challenges into stepping stones for success.

External factors influence our internal state, which impacts our mood and motivation. Understanding this is the key to taking control of your business destiny.