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I don't do sales calls or slick pitches. If something here has resonated — a service, a project, or a potential partnership. Just reach out and tell me a bit about what you're working on. I read every message personally and I'll always respond. — MICHAEL PAINTER, founder of Painter & Partners
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Based
Midlands, UK
Working with clients nationally and internationally
"I only work with people I genuinely believe in — so if you're unsure whether we're a fit, just ask. An honest conversation now saves everyone time later."
How I Work
At any given time I work with a small number of clients — typically up to three partnerships running simultaneously, each one different, each one getting my full attention and commitment. I'm selective by design, not by accident. The work is better for it, and so are the relationships.
Current long-term partnership
My current long-term partnership is with Vault X — a fast-scaling consumer brand in Poole whose values mirror my own: be better, be different, be kind. It's exactly the kind of relationship I look for.
What I'm drawn to
Beyond my existing commitments, I'm always open to conversations with the right people. I'm particularly interested in working with creative education organisations — universities, academies, schools doing something genuinely different — and purpose-driven organisations in the third sector or social enterprise space. That said, the best partnerships are often the ones you don't see coming. If you think there's something worth exploring, I'd rather have the conversation than not.
The conversation costs nothing. And you might be surprised where it leads.
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