A Facilitator's Journey: Real Life Stories

Episode 27: Two heads are better than one: why run a business with a partner?


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This episode is about how to work in partnership, creating clear ways of working from the start and aligning on values and work ethics.


Chris Locke and Alex O'Rourke are the founders of Locksmith. They help marketeers improve their marketing skills, capabilities, and leadership abilities. The partnership started in 2019 after a conversation at a friend's birthday party. They initially planned to start a consultancy business but found success in training and development.


We talk about the need for regular check-ins, open communication being the foundation for a good working relationship, and why clear boundaries are so important. As Locksmith started in early 2020 the conversation turned to how we all navigated the covid years and what happened next. Alex and Chris share their strategies for marketing themselves, including using LinkedIn and personalized videos.



  1. Locksmith's Mission and Services
  2. Forming a Partnership and the Qualities Desired in a Business Partner
  3. The Importance of Values and Purpose in the Partnership
  4. Regular Check-ins and Communication
  5. Deal Breakers and Boundaries
  6. Outsourcing and Networking
  7. Marketing Yourself and Your Business
  8. Building a Strong Brand


I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.

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A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.

You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.


Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.


Key Links:

Visit the Locksmith website HERE

Connect with Chris on Linkedin HERE

Connect with Alex on Linkedin HERE

Visit the School of Facilitation website HERE

Connect with me on Instagram HERE

Connect with me on Linkedin HERE

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