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CREATIVE
Knowledge Broker
ARE YOU READY TO TURN YOUR CREATIVE PASSION INTO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS?
Hi, I am Richard Watkins, AKA "The Creative Knowledge Broker" and I provide training, mentoring and resources for any freelancer, graduate or hobbyist who dreams of earning a living doing what they love to do the most.
"If you want to go fast do it alone …. but if you want to go far then let’s do it together"
Having worked in the Creative Industries for over 27 years, I now run multiple successful creative businesses, which have given me the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest brands and agencies (a few of which you can see below), creating content for TV, Web and Live Entertainment.
However, life wasn’t always like this and my journey to where I am today started from my kitchen table, as a solopreneur with only a passion for creativity and a hunger for being in control of my own future and working for myself, plus a little grit and determination thrown in for good measure!
Having climbed the ‘production ladder’ on my own and having to learn everything it takes to create a successful business myself (often the hard way!). I now realise how valuable having the right tools and advice would have been in supporting me through those huge first steps of starting my business and getting me to where I ultimately wanted to be (not to mention the time and money it would have saved!)
Therefore, I feel it’s the time for me to give something back to our creative community by supporting other aspiring creatives, like you, to reach their own business goals and achieve the success they deserve, living the life they want and making a living doing what they love the most. Hence, The Creative Knowledge Broker was born.
CREATIVE
Knowledge Broker
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THE CREATIVE KNOWLEDGE BROKER?
STUDENTS AND
GRADUATES
If you are studying, or have completed a course within the creative industry such as animation or illustration the creative knowledge broker aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to grow your education into a successful creative business
AMBITIOUS
FREELANCERS
If you are currently working freelance and are looking to get more clients and grow your business into a more professional entity, then the creative knowledge broker can share with you the secrets of 27 years of success within the creative industry, running multiple 6 figure turnover companies
ASPIRING
HOBBYISTS
If you are a creative hobbyist who is thinking of turning your hobby into a career, but you haven’t had the confidence or found the advice you need to take your first steps, then the creative knowledge broker is here to help. We have lots of resources to get you on your way.
CREATIVE
Knowledge Hub
THE GO TO PLACE FOR ALL YOU NEED TO START OR GROW YOUR OWN CREATIVE BUSINESS
Through the Creative Knowledge Hub, I commit to share with you, ALL of the knowledge, tools, resources and tips that I have collected along my journey, ensuring you can confidently launch and grow your business whilst spending more time focussing on the things you love best…..being Creative!
VIDEO CHANNEL
Bringing you free bite sized Ninja Tips, News and Training in easily digestible videos that can be watched at anytime.
RESOURCES & TOOLS
A collection of useful downloads to support you in your journey along with links to some of my recommended resources
ONLINE COURSES
Will give you all the tools and knowledge to grow and expand your online creative business. My courses will walk you through the secrets your competition won’t want you to know
EVENTS & WEBINARS
We will soon be announcing our future events and webinars so keep your eyes on this space
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Richards ability to do what he does has forged an unique working relationship spanning over 15 years; working across a stylistically diverse range of projects. Richard is creatively imaginative, passionate, enthusiastic and highly skilled individuals, he goes above and beyond to deliver end results which visually delight and emotively connect whatever the level of the project. Richard provides this exceptional level of service, he is professional and meticulous to a tee, always delivering beautiful results and he does so whilst also being playful, funny and a delight to work with and it is these qualities which enable him to go that extra mile.
Simon Gosling,
(CSO) Quiet Mark
I have worked with Richard on many successful occasions over the last 10 years. He is always quick to provide clarity to a creative situation . He makes the impossible sound easy and I often turn to him for professional advice. That, and the fact he is a true gentleman make him my go to Creative Consultant.
Marie Clare Westover,
(Director) Lipstick London
I have worked with Richard and his companies for the last five years, using their expertise to help deliver comprehensive and complicated solutions for our own use and for our customers. Richard is a real pleasure to work with and combines both humour and knowledge to get the clients ideas across the line. This is a testament to Richards leadership enabling all of his teams to consistently performed above and beyond our expectations to deliver for example campaigns that continues to run at Heathrow Terminal 3 and other locations years after they were originally delivered. I would not hesitate to recommend Richard for any challenging creative project.
Dave Elliott,
(Commercial Manager) Mellors