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Our mission: to help owners wearing multiple hats create clarity so their business runs without them.

At Performance Method, we empower leaders and teams with clarity, capability, and connection, helping business owners build focused leadership teams that can operate and perform without the owner’s constant involvement.

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How we Stop everything coming back to you.

At Performance Method, we help SME owners earning between £500k and £5m who’ve become the bottleneck in their own business. You’ve reached a stage where you can’t be involved in every decision anymore, yet the business still depends on you to function. We build the infrastructure that removes that dependency: clear systems, capable teams, and a revenue engine that performs whether you’re in the room or not.

Our mission.

Turning your business into one that works without you means building systems and teams that operate independently of your constant involvement. It’s the shift from everything running through you to a business that scales, performs, and grows on its own.

Our vision.

To create a world where every leader and team operates with clarity, capability, and connection, turning potential into measurable results and sustainable growth.

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WHY i Founded performance method.

I spent 25 years leading sales, account management, and delivery teams across recruitment, training, and SaaS, including 23 years as a board director of a recruitment and training firm.

During that time, we grew the business to £12m in revenue, expanded across multiple offices, and built a team of more than 200 people.

The business was successful, and in many areas we had clarity, capability, and connection. That is what drove our growth. But there were still gaps where those elements were not fully built.

Those gaps created dependencies on key people, including the directors. Stepping away was harder than it should have been. While the business performed well, it could have been more profitable and far less dependent on us. That experience is what led to the Business Waterwheel™.

Today, I help business owners identify where clarity, capability, and connection exist in their business and where the gaps are quietly costing them time, profit, and independence. Then I systematically build what is missing.

Most businesses have some of these elements in place. The challenge is knowing which gaps matter most and how to address them in the right order. That is my expertise.My clients are SME owners who have built successful businesses but know there is another level of independence, performance, and profitability available.

I help them reach it.

Faqs.

Find answers to common questions about our approach and services.

What can I expect during our partnership?

Throughout our partnership, you can expect a collaborative approach focused on achieving your business goals. We provide ongoing support, monitor progress, and adjust strategies as needed to ensure sustained success and growth.

How can I get started with Performance Method?

Getting started is simple. Reach out to us through our contact page to schedule an initial consultation. We'll discuss your business objectives and explore how our services can support your growth journey.

What industries do you specialise in?

While we have experience across various sectors, our methodologies are particularly effective for businesses seeking structured growth and improved performance. We adapt our approach to fit the specific dynamics and challenges of your industry.

How do you tailor your services to individual client needs?

We begin by understanding your unique challenges and goals. From there, we customise our approach, leveraging the Business Waterwheel™ framework to address specific areas of improvement, ensuring that our solutions are aligned with your business's needs.

Can you assist with sales performance improvement?

Yes, our methodology includes strategies to enhance sales performance. By aligning your sales team with clear objectives, providing necessary training, and fostering collaboration, we help optimise your sales processes and drive better results.

What makes your approach different from traditional consulting?

Unlike traditional consulting, which often offers generic solutions, Performance Method provides a structured, actionable framework that integrates clarity, capability, and connection. We work alongside your team to implement changes, ensuring that strategies are not only developed but also effectively executed.

How do you ensure measurable results?

We focus on transforming strategy into action by providing the tools, skills, and frameworks necessary for success. Our approach ensures that every action taken contributes to meaningful, measurable outcomes, aligning with your business objectives and driving sustainable growth.

Who can benefit from your services?

Our services are tailored for ambitious leaders and organisations aiming to achieve extraordinary growth. Whether you're a startup seeking direction or an established company looking to realign and scale, our approach is designed to meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be.

What is the Business Waterwheel™?

The Business Waterwheel™ is our proven framework designed to bring structure to your business operations. It focuses on three core pillars: Clarity, ensuring your team understands the right priorities; Capability, equipping them with the necessary skills; and Connection, fostering seamless collaboration across departments.

What is Performance Method?

Performance Method is a strategic growth company dedicated to helping businesses transform ambition into measurable growth. Through our proprietary Business Waterwheel™ framework, we guide organisations from confusion to clarity, ideas to execution, and silos to synergy, ensuring cohesive, high-impact results.

Before working with Performance Method, our growth plans felt scattered and reactive. The Waterwheel™ framework created real focus and alignment across the board. We now have clear priorities, better accountability, and a renewed sense of purpose. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
Emma Thorpe
Operations Director
Performance Method don’t offer gimmicks or one-off workshops – they build genuine, sustainable growth. The Business Waterwheel™ gave us a practical roadmap that we still use daily. Their strategic yet human approach has brought consistency and focus across the business.
Tom Smithy
Founder
The Business Waterwheel™ helped us see our business as a whole system, not just a collection of departments. Performance Method guided our leadership team to think more strategically and make confident, data-backed decisions. The impact has been game-changing – our direction is clearer than ever and our results speak for themselves.
James Holdwell
CEO
Working with Performance Method completely transformed how we approach growth. The Business Waterwheel™ framework gave us a clear structure to align our strategy, people, and operations. Within six months we saw measurable improvements in both efficiency and profitability. The team’s insight and focus-driven approach made all the difference.
Sarah White
Managing Director

Measurable results.
Meaningful growth.

Looking to grow smarter, not just bigger? Our solutions turn data into action and results into impact.

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