STRATEGIC BUSINESS COACHING FOR MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING LEADERS
Unlock Strategies For Fast Growth.
You’ve built your manufacturing or engineering business from the ground up. Now it’s time to take it to the next level.
Meet James Baker, former JCB MD, creator of The BAKER Method™ and award-winning business coach, helping UK manufacturing & engineering leaders to scale their businesses and change their lives.
Former JCB Managing Director for eleven years.
20+
Years experience running & growing global businesses.
Over 30
Clients supported using The BAKER Method™.
>£460k
Average annual profit increase achieved by clients.
MEET YOUR COACH:
I'm James Baker.
I'm a former JCB MD and award-winning, results-driven business coach for ambitious manufacturing and engineering MDs in the UK.
Working with a coach unlocked the key for me and my team to take our struggling JCB business from £150k annual profit to over £9M. Within 6 months, we became the blueprint for JCB’s larger businesses, with recognition from the CEO and other senior leaders.
Since leaving JCB in 2021, my passion now is to help other manufacturing and engineering MDs & business owners unlock their own potential, and experience unprecedented success.
With my 20+ years business experience and proven BAKER Method™, I've been supporting ambitious leaders for the last 3 years, to sustainably scale their businesses and live better lives.
Book a free strategy session to find out how I could help you.
CLIENT SUCCESS:
Success Stories...
From £100k loss to £450k profit within 12 months.
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The partners of a manufacturing business had experienced its first financial loss in 20 years, to the tune of £100k. With profitability and cash flow under increasing pressure, a lack of drive from the management team, and growing stress on the husband and wife business partnership, they reached out to me for help.
Using tools and systems from The BAKER Method™, we enhanced accountability across the organisation, and boosted performance with highly effective management account templates. I also gave the owners a clear, actionable plan to follow to set the stage for sustainable growth.
Within 12 months, the business achieved a record-breaking profit of £450k, and within 2 years they celebrated having over £1m in their bank account.
From stagnant to 125% profit increase in 1 year.
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A successful engineer came to me for coaching, sharing that his business that had stagnated for three consecutive years, with both revenue and profits remaining flat.
We quickly identified the root cause as a lack of drive from the wider team, so we implemented the Revenue Growth Accelerator from The BAKER Method™ to create a sense of urgency, and set new ambitious targets to sharpen everyone’s focus.
The team rallied behind a new vision which we crafted together, and they followed a clear roadmap that we developed to help the business reach its goals.
Within 12 months, the management team was significantly strengthened, milestones were hit, and profits soared by 125% (for the first time in years).
From £200k in the red to £400k in the black in 6 months.
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The owners of a failing manufacturing business, which was on the verge of collapse, nearing their £200k overdraft limit, with a disjointed team and no clear path to recovery, came to me for help to turn things around.
I supported the team by implementing The BAKER Method™ with tools such the Revenue Growth Accelerator, and developed a comprehensive recovery plan to transform the business’s growth sustainably.
With a new sense of confidence and renewed purpose, the company cash flow transformed from nearly £200k in the red to over £400k in the black and continues to enjoy sustainable growth and team cohesion.
Trusted by UK manufacturing and engineering business leaders:
CLIENT SUCCESS:
"I’m up 30% this 6 months on the previous 6 months."
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James Shenton
MD, Tuffa UK Ltd
IS THIS YOU?
Do Any of these sound familiar?
You're a passionate engineer or designer but your time is taken up by the daily grind of trying to keep up with managing your business.
You don't trust your team or there's often miscommunication, so the load tends to fall on you.
You suspect that you may be the bottle-neck in your business but you're not sure how to get out of your own way.
Your business has financially plateaued (or worse, going backwards) and you're not sure what to change next.
Your business leaves you feeling overwhelmed and unsupported, with no one to turn to.
You're frustrated at being stuck, with no direction or a lack of opportunities.
Your business has so much potential but you lack the clarity on how to achieve it.
Here's The Truth.
As an entrepreneur by nature, you're hungry to scale your manufacturing or engineering business to the next level of growth.
But with an ever-changing business & economic landscape, and constant demands on you as a leader, it's difficult to know which way to turn.
You can't do it alone.
I understand.
I've been where you are now.
HOW COACHING CAN HELP:
Imagine if...
You had the clarity to know exactly what to do next and lead your team with confidence.
You could have more impact in the business, with every action having tangible results.
You felt less stressed and had a better work-life balance.
You could delegate with ease, to a growing team of people working towards a joint goal.
You had the business skills & knowledge to take your business to the next level.
Your business was constantly expanding, growing month-on-month with more efficiency and predictability.
You experience the pride of seeing your product going global and achieve the success you always wanted.
Coaching can help you make all of this become a reality.
CLIENT SUCCESS:
"Thanks to James's guidance and expertise, I have witnessed dramatic improvements in my manufacturing operations."
"His strategic guidance and unwavering support have empowered me to make informed decisions, overcome obstacles, and achieve sustainable growth. I wholeheartedly recommend James Baker to any manufacturing business seeking a dedicated and results-driven business coach. His deep industry knowledge, exceptional coaching skills, and genuine passion for helping businesses succeed make him an invaluable asset. With James by your side, you can be confident in reaching new levels of success in the manufacturing industry."
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Angie Kenny
MD, Haywood & Jackson
HOW COACHING WORKS:
"Why do I need a coach?"
Myth: coaching is only for struggling businesses.
Fact: some of the most successful people in the world attribute their success to support and accountability from their coach.
I use a unique blend of coaching and mentorship to help my clients achieve the long-lasting results they want.
Through my signature BAKER Method™, I'm able to quickly assess where your business is and put a step-by-step plan in place to drive the growth and change you truly want.
If you're a manufacturing or engineering MD and you're ready to have an expert pair of eyes to help support the next phase of your business, get in touch to arrange a call.
CLIENT SUCCESS:
"I now work less hours, twice as much focus and make more profit."
"If you're looking for a 1st class business mentor, James Baker is as good as you get. I don't want someone coming in, patting me on the back and saying well done...I want someone to be honest and help drive me further to success and achieve my goals for the coming years. That's what I get and it's worth every penny. If you are an owner of an engineering or services company; you couldn't find a better person to give you proven ideas to drive your business and make you accountable."
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Craig Barnshaw
CEO, Alubend
RESULTS-DRIVEN FRAMEWORK:
The BAKER Method™
My Baker Method™ system makes it simple and clear to get results in your manufacturing and engineering business. If you're an ambitious action-taker, we could see results in as little as six weeks.
I combine systems, tools and strategies from The BAKER Method™ with results-driven coaching & mentorship, to help you eliminate challenges and achieve lasting success.
From my proven success at JCB, and tried-and-tested methods working with countless other manufacturing and engineering business owners, you won't find another coach or mentor who offers the same high level of expertise and knowledge of the industry.
So whether you're feeling stuck and frustrated, or excited and hungry for growth, I can't wait to speak to you about how I can help you take your business to the next level.
Book a free strategy session to find out more and get started.
Developed through years of corporate experience and incredible results for coaching clients, The BAKER Method™ is my signature framework that incorporates tools and strategies to achieve success in your manufacturing or engineering business.
CLIENT SUCCESS:
"James’s energy and drive to succeed has helped increase our turnover and profits within the first 6 months of working with him."
"We have been working with James for nearly 12 months, who has really helped push DCE on to the next level. Can’t recommend him highly enough and a genuine nice guy!"
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Martin Gill
Owner/MD, DCE Dust Control Environmental Ltd
THREE STEP PROCESS:
"How does it work?"
Step 1:
Book a free strategy session to uncover your potential and hidden roadblocks to get clarity on where you want to go and how to get there.
If we're a fit to work together and you're ready to go ahead, you'll learn about the next steps.
Step 2:
Together, we'll create your personalised plan mapped against my tried-and-tested BAKER Method™.
You'll have access to my toolkit and strategies as I become your trusted advisor to support you as you implement your success plan.
Step 3:
We'll work together on twice-monthly Zoom calls to keep you on track, with check-ins throughout the month whenever you need a sounding board.
You'll be invited to exclusive in-person events to meet like-minded manufacturing & engineering business leaders.
CLIENT SUCCESS:
"James always takes time to learn your business in great detail and can easily spot what is required to take your business to the next level."
"Highly recommend James as an extremely knowledgeable business coach. I started working with James at a very critical time for our business and he’s proven to be extremely valuable. If you're looking for a business coach to drive you and your business hard, then James is certainly your man."
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Martin Cooke
MD, EOGB Energy Products Ltd
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Still Have A Question?
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
Coaching isn't for everyone. People who have a closed mind to trying new things or always know-best, no matter the situation do not make good candidates for coaching. In order to get the best results, you need to have an open mind and actively be looking for better ways of doing things.
What does business coaching consist of?
We will meet up twice a month for ninety minutes over a Zoom call (or in person). The exact agenda for each session will depend on your objectives. However, we always look at what’s happening in your business so that we can deal with, discard or delegate any urgent problems that are causing you stress or upsetting your team. Then the rest of the session will focus on the important strategies needed to stabilise and grow your business.
Will you tell me what to do in my business?
No, business coaching is not about bossing you about or telling you what to do. A good coach is there to help make the difficult decisions that keep you awake at night, find the short-term opportunities that will bring in the cash and pick the right long-term strategies that will build your business. You will always be in control of the direction of your business and what you or your team need to do.
How quickly will I see results?
Whilst no guarantee can be made about your specific business, most people get a good return on their investment within the first couple of months - both financially and emotionally.
What's included when we work together?
With me as your mentor and coach, in addition to our 2 x 90 minute Zoom calls every month, you'll have access to me via email/phone whenever you need a sounding board or advice throughout the month. You'll also be invited to exclusive client-only in-person events to network and learn from others in the industry.
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