WHO IS THE NUMBERS COACH?

 
 

Johnny Martin

Johnny Martin is an experienced Finance Director who now passionately explains business numbers and jargon. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book “Understanding Your Business Finances” and his workshops have been awarded “High Impact” status by Global Entrepreneurship Week.

He is a British Library Business & IP Centre partner and Mentor for the School of Communication Arts – the world’s best advertising school. He is the entrepreneur in residence at the London College of Fashion and Finance Coach for the Royal College of Art’s Innovation Unit.

His wide ranging commercial experience as an FD and MD includes trade sales and raising investment, in sectors as diverse as film, e-learning and food to name a few. It is this wide-ranging sector experience which means that he can bring his training to life with real stories and examples.

Johnny is based in Somerset where he runs his own self-storage business. He enjoys messing about on boats and off-road running.

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How to start your business: An expert guide to creating a successful plan

How to start your business: An expert guide to creating a successful plan

A Guardian Masterclass two-part bootcamp: If you’ve got an idea for a new business venture, or want to grow your existing venture, this two-part masterclass with the renowned business mentor Johnny Martin will set you up for success. More info here

RESET. RESTART: YOUR BUSINESS FINANCES EXPLAINED

Reset. Restart: your business finances explained

Undoubtedly one of the hardest things when running a business is getting on top of - and keeping on top of – your finances. After all, when getting your finances under control you not only have to compete with numbers and figures, but all of the jargon as well. This webinar (ran with British Library Business & IP Centre) broke down what you need to know and understand into seven key steps.

START UP SPEED MENTORING AT BRITISH LIBRARY

START UP SPEED MENTORING AT BRITISH LIBRARY

The British Library Business & IP Centre hosted their day startup day - a great free opportunity to learn and get new ideas thanks to Sponsorship from Santander. The Numbers Coach was speed mentoring on cash flow - lots of great business ideas and founders. The event was opened by life coach and great buddy Rasheed Ogunlaru.

ACCOUNTING FOR BOHEMIANS

ACCOUNTING FOR BOHEMIANS
The Numbers coach running an outdoor workshop at the Idler Tent at Port Eliot

FORECASTING FOR FOOD: WHAT INVESTORS WANT TO SEE

FORECASTING FOR FOOD: WHAT INVESTORS WANT TO SEE
Johnny led a session as part of Bread & Butter’s ‘Startup Studios’ masterclass events. The attendees were aspiring entrepreneurs and producers in the first 0-18 months of trading.

BUSINESS FOR BOHEMIANS SEMINAR

BUSINESS FOR BOHEMIANS SEMINAR

Get on Top of your Finances, with The Idler. If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, now is the time to get on top of your accounting systems, financial planning and spreadsheets.

BUSINESS NUMBERS: WHAT INVESTORS NEED YOU TO KNOW

BUSINESS NUMBERS: WHAT INVESTORS NEED YOU TO KNOW

The Numbers Coach shares more straight-talking knowledge at this event at Business & IP Centre at the British Library



BRITISH LIBRARY BUSINESS & IP CENTRE 10TH ANNIVERSARY START UP DAY

BRITISH LIBRARY BUSINESS & IP CENTRE 10TH ANNIVERSARY START UP DAY

The Numbers Coach gives 1:1 advice

BRITISH LIBRARY BUSINESS & IP CENTRE’S OPEN EVENING SERIES

BRITISH LIBRARY BUSINESS & IP CENTRE’S OPEN EVENING SERIES

At this event: ‘Knowing Your Numbers - What Investors Expect to See and Expect You to Know’, the Numbers Coach guided participants through the key numbers to secure business investment.

ROYAL MARINES HASLER REHABILITATION UNIT WORKSHOP

ROYAL MARINES HASLER REHABILITATION UNIT WORKSHOP

Johnny led a workshop entitled ‘Confidence to consider a business Startup’ for the Royal Marines Hasler Rehabilitation Unit, Plymouth.



LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION

Johnny demystifies the numbers for students at LCF.

SPEED MENTORING AT THE BUSINESS & IP CENTRE’S DIGITAL SEASON

SPEED MENTORING AT THE BUSINESS & IP CENTRE’S DIGITAL SEASON

Mentoring session focussed on growing your business online. Trusted advice from Johnny and other experts on the topic of boosting online presence.

NATIONAL BUSINESS MENTORING CONFERENCE

NATIONAL BUSINESS MENTORING CONFERENCE

Association of Business Mentors’s National Business Mentoring Conference – ‘Mentoring with the Key Numbers’


ACADEMY LIVE AT TOP DRAWER

ACADEMY LIVE AT TOP DRAWER

The Numbers Coach runs a ‘Create your Cash Flow” workshop at Top Drawer exhibition in Olympia.

GET CLEAR ON CASH FLOW AT THE TALBOT MELLS

GET CLEAR ON CASH FLOW AT THE TALBOT MELLS

Johnny talks ‘Numbers and Business Plans’ at the Talbot Inn

BRITISH LIBRARY WEBINAR

BRITISH LIBRARY WEBINAR

A Webinar special with Johnny Martin. Taking questions on all things Cashflow

INTERNET OF THINGS CONFERENCE

INTERNET OF THINGS CONFERENCE

The Numbers Coach in Oxford speaking at a Nominet sponsored Internet of Things conference

ACCELERATOR LONDON SUMMER LAUNCHPAD

ACCELERATOR LONDON SUMMER LAUNCHPAD

Having fun with the numbers with participants at the London Accelerator Summer LaunchPad

SCHOOL ENTERPRISE DAY

SCHOOL ENTERPRISE DAY

Downside School Enterprise Day led by the Numbers Coach. Students worked in teams to develop a business idea to help local charity Harrys Hydro. The winning idea was to set up an open air cinema screened on the Abbey wall.

UNDERSTANDING NUMBERS

UNDERSTANDING NUMBERS

‘Understanding Numbers’ at Babington House – Helping business owners better understand the world of financial jargon, Johnny spoke about EBITDA, pre and post money valuation, and why profit isn’t the same as cash! Workshop feedback: “Hi Johnny – I thought it was completely fab! Very clear, completely unpatronising and also very encouraging”