From overworked to thriving: How Mentorship transformed one business
Guest article for the Association of Business Mentors.
Debbie Whitaker launched Not Just Numbers, a digital accounting practice, in 2011 with the ambition of doing it all herself. However, juggling client demands and undervaluing her worth led to burnout. A turning point came in 2014 when she sought mentorship from Gary through a networking group. Their partnership tackled pricing, client management, and business positioning, helping Debbie grow her business from a struggling solo operation to a thriving enterprise. Over a decade, she quadrupled her workforce, exceeded financial goals, and regained her time and freedom. Debbie now champions mentorship, emphasising the value of trust, hard work, and finding the right fit for growth.
Read the full article published by the ABM here.
