Saskia Thornton Consulting

Growth shouldn't feel this hard

Growth shouldn't feel this hard

I help you figure out what’s actually going on, and what to do next.

I help you figure out what’s actually going on, and what to do next.

Saskia Thornton Consulting

Growth shouldn't feel this hard

I help you figure out what’s actually going on, and what to do next.

For founders of product based brands who are past launch and ready to grow deliberately.

Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem.

They have a strategy problem.

You’ve built something real. A product, customers, maybe even a team. But growth still feels heavier than it should:

You’re busy, but not always sure what’s actually moving the needle

Marketing feels fragmented or inconsistent

Priorities keep shifting

Decisions feel bigger, slower, and riskier than they should

These are symptoms of a strategy gap, not an execution problem — and it’s how good businesses quietly waste tens, sometimes hundreds, of thousands on tactics that were never going to work.

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My Approach

I don’t optimise marketing. I design the growth system.

Most consultants tinker at the edges — channels, campaigns, metrics.

That helps a bit. But it doesn’t change the shape of the business.

I start one layer deeper:

Who you’re really for

How you'll win in the market

What your growth model needs to be

How your team, product, sales and marketing should be structured around that

So growth becomes predictable, instead of feeling like you’re throwing spaghetti at a wall.

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Who is this for?

This is for you if

You have a product brand (physical or digital)

You’re past launch and serious about scaling properly

You're sick of wasting time and money on ineffective tactics

You’re building for the long term, not quick wins

This is probably not for you if you’re looking for someone to run ads, manage socials, or “do marketing” for you; if you want quick fixes or hacks; if you’re still figuring out whether you even want this business; or if you’re looking for execution without stepping back to do the strategic work.

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My Services

Start with the clarity your business is missing

An 8-week, 1:1 strategic sprint to uncover what’s holding your business back and define the priorities to move it forward.

Over 8 weeks, we will:

  • Identify your real growth constraint

  • Clarify your positioning, offer, and direction

  • Cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters

  • Define a clear path forward for the business

By the end of, you'll have:

  • A clear strategy for growth

  • Defined priorities (what to do and what to stop)

  • Confidence in the decisions you’re making

  • A business that finally feels aligned

Apply for the Growth Clarity Sprint

For businesses with teams and multiple moving parts, this work often extends into a deeper engagement where we align strategy across the business and support execution at a higher level.

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 How I think about growth (and why most strategies fail)

Watch how I built brands like Mad Millie, Grainfather, and FTN Motion - and why I now help founders scale with clarity, structure, and strategy.

Not sure what you need? Let’s figure it out together.

Not sure what you need? Let’s figure it out together.

Testimonials

Trusted by founders like you

From early-stage traction to scaling teams, I work with high value product and service based founders who want strategy that connects brand, business, and growth.

  • Working with Saskia has been one of the most important decisions I've made as a founder. She helped us reconnect with our vision, customers, strengths, and helped us gain clarity and channel our limited resources into a winning strategy.

    Ed Harvey
    Ed Harvey

    Founder CEO Evnex

  • Saskia's work helped us disrupt our industry to bring huge international growth to our business. Her unique ability to find a gap in the market and successfully bring new products and brands to market are invaluable to any business looking for a big impact.

    Peter Eastwood
    Peter Eastwood

    Founder CEO Bevie

  • Saskia has a wealth of knowledge. She takes the time to understand your business so her knowledge can be applied in a practical and meaningful way. Saskia has made a phenomenal difference to our business. We would highly recommend her services.

    David Martinez
    Claudia Grave

    Founder Hitch

  • In a very short amount of time, Saskia helped me cut through the noise and see what matters. It’s amazing how much more clarity I have now in my next steps and where I need to be.

    Libby McCarthy
    Libby McCarthy

    Entrepreneur

Our story

Meet Saskia

With 17 years hands on experience building and scaling international product-based brands I now help founders do the same. My work sits at the intersection of brand positioning, business model design, customer insight and go-to-market strategy — helping you build a business that can’t be ignored or easily copied.

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