Why BYOP?

Because you're not a number. You're a business owner who deserves someone in your corner.

Shaun had an amazing ability to make things simple and clear for me to understand and avoided tech jargon
Chris Knight
Kairos Coaching

Hi, I'm Shaun

I’ve built startups, run a national charity, and spent the last two years helping small businesses use AI and smart systems to work better. I started BYOP because I know what it’s like to feel out of your depth with websites and tech, and I wanted to be the person I wish I’d had back then.

Although it’s always been my passion, I didn’t start out as a tech person. I’ve spent the last 13 years running operations and finance for a national charity—building systems from scratch, doing more with less, and learning how to solve problems without throwing money at them.

Along the way, I started a couple of businesses myself. I know what it’s like to stare at a website builder at 11pm wondering if you’re doing it right. I know the anxiety of not understanding what you’re paying for. I know the frustration of tech that doesn’t quite work the way you need it to.

BYOP exists because I wanted to be the person I wish I’d had back then, someone who genuinely gets it, speaks plainly, and helps you build something that actually works.

I don’t work from templates or cookie-cutter solutions. Every business is different, and what works for one person won’t work for another.

My job isn’t to tell you what you need, it’s to listen, ask the right questions, and work with you to build something that fits. Sometimes that means a simple website. Sometimes it means automating hours of admin work with AI. Sometimes it means both.

I limit how many clients I take on because I’d rather give five people my full attention than spread myself thin across twenty. You’re not a number or a target. You’re someone trying to build something, and I’m here to help you do it properly.

I help small businesses and sole traders build websites, automate systems, and use AI to free up time for the work that actually matters.

That might mean building a website that’s easy to update and actually converts visitors, setting up automations so you’re not doing repetitive admin tasks manually, implementing AI tools that handle the boring stuff like social media scheduling or data entry, or connecting your systems so they talk to each other instead of creating extra work.

I’ve worked with startups, national charities, and everything in between. If you’re doing it on your own or with a small team, I can help you work smarter… not just harder.

Why choose BYOP

I've been in your shoes

As a former founder and charity leader, I understand the pressure of making every decision count. I've felt the frustration of tech that doesn't work and the relief when it finally does.

You're not a target, you're a person

No sales tactics, no confusing packages, no pressure. Just honest conversations about what you need and whether I'm the right person to help. If I'm not, l'll tell you.

I bring more than just a website

With years of leadership experience and deep knowledge of Al and automation, I can help you think strategically about how technology fits into your bigger picture.

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3 simple steps to work together

Here’s how we’ll partner on your project

01. Tell me whats going on

We'll start with a no-pressure conversation about your business, your challenges, and what you're hoping to achieve. I'll listen more than I talk, ask the right questions, and make sure I truly understand your needs before suggesting anything.

02. I'll suggest a plan

Based on what I've learned, I'll outline what would work best. Clear pricing, realistic timelines, honest advice about what you need. No confusing language, no upselling.

03. I'll build, connect, and hand it over

I'll keep you in the loop throughout the entire process, make sure everything works beautifully together, and teach you how to manage it yourself going forward. You'll never be left in the dark or dependent on me for simple updates.

What you'll get from working with BYOP

A platform that works

Not just tech that looks good

Ongoing support

I'm here when you need me

Peace of mind

No jargon, no surprises, no stress

Ready to build your own platform?

If your current setup feels a bit patched together and you’d like something calmer, more joined-up, and built around how you work, we can start small.

Send me a quick message with what’s currently doing your head in – website, CRM, automations, or “all of the above” – and I’ll tell you what I’d tackle first.