You're good at what you do.
Building the business around it is the hard part.
The Commercial Creative helps creative founders build a business that's confidently profitable, attracts the right clients, and runs without them holding it all together
Making a living owning a creative business can be punishing
Without a solid plan or real support, you…
Ride the cashflow rollercoaster, never sure if next month will float or sink you.
Keep repeating the same cycles, stuck between overthinking and undercharging.
Second-guess every move, unsure what’s working, what’s worth it, or what’s next.
The good news? You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Consider this your “fast-track pass” to making it in this creative business game.
When it comes to making a living being creative business owner, figuring out the whole business thing can feel a bit overwhelming, right? We get it. Everyone talks about how important it is, but where do you find the playbook that tells you what to do to make it work for you?
Enter The Commercial Creative.
Our mission? To amp up your business know-how, build your profit and give you a growth plan that protects you from the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Here, we’re about practical tips that you can learn today and implement tomorrow.
Forget the jargon and complexity – this is a no-BS guide for creative leaders that want to succeed in business. Full Stop.
Grab that coffee and let's dive in!
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Built by someone who's been where you are
I'm Damian. I've spent two decades in and around the creative industry, as a designer, a studio leader, and now as a coach who works exclusively with creative founders.
I've juggled clients, cashflow, and about six job titles I never applied for. I've had weeks where I thought, maybe I should just get a job. What I know for sure: the answer isn't working harder. It's building smarter.
That's what The Commercial Creative is. And it's the only thing I do.
Hundreds of creatives have used our playbooks, tools and coaching to help their businesses…
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When you work with Damian it's like the clouds part, the water becomes crystal clear and the air is just better! If you're a business owner and things aren't going in a direction you're happy with, TALK TO THIS MAN!
Dr Marion Piper
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Damian’s wealth of experience and knowledge in the creative space is second to none and invaluable if you want to take your business to the next level. He has a unique ability to instill a confidence that you never knew you had.
Jodie Dean
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Damian has been my trusted advisor since the inception of my business. He's bolstered my confidence which led to tremendous growth; he is honest, upfront and invested in our success.
Charlton Hemingway
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The time spent with Daim, I can genuniely say has not only amplified my business acumen, inistalled a newfound confidence in my ability to navigate challenges but it's contributed to my personal growth immensly.
Zepha Jackson
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![Lucienne Hemingway]()
After 12 years struggling in business, Damian completely changed my trajectory. We doubled the business income the first, and second years! We saw our ultimate goals land in 6 months! He drew out my needs and dreams, making my business and my life more successful.
Lucienne Hemingway
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We are now a fully remote business, with a fantastic culture, revenue over $1M showing year on year significant growth. I cannot recommend Damian more highly.
Jenna Paulin
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Under Damian's expert guidance, we've transformed our processes, forecasting, and client relationships, unlocking potentials we hadn't imagined. We're deeply grateful for the significant impact he's made on our business.
Matt Henderson
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Hinks has the rare capacity of helping you find a way to your version of success, whatever that looks like.
Rhys Gorgol
The Company You Keep
