About Sam

One guy. Every skill your business needs.

I'm Sam Colthorpe, founder of Business Brother.
I handle your strategy, branding, website, photography, videography and digital marketing myself, with 10+ years experience in every service that I offer.

When you work with Business Brother, you work with me.

Newcastle based, clients Australia wide

10+Years in every service
2Businesses sold
5.0 ★Google rating
1Person doing the work
Sam Colthorpe, founder of Business Brother, on the podcast, Marketing Agency Newcastle

Background

A wealth of hands on experience.

I've been a senior marketing manager inside an agency. That's where I learned how campaigns are planned, built and measured, and how ideal it is in every category if one person can execute everything. Of course, that's rarely possible for one person to possess all skills required at a high level. I noticed that I had this rare skillset and ability, which is why my clients get an experience with me like they have never had before.

I've also run my own businesses, and sold two of them. So I know what it's like to be the owner: chasing leads, watching cash flow and wearing every hat. Every decision I make on your marketing comes back to one question. Will this move the business forward?

I'm also a podcast host. If you'd like to hear how I think before we work together, have a listen.

Listen to the podcast→

A quick word from Sam

A marketing tip, straight up.

A short bit of marketing advice you can put to work in your business straight away. Press play, sound on.

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Why Business Brother

What you can expect when working with me.

Sam Colthorpe holding a laptop in the studio, Marketing Agency Newcastle

Every skill, at a high level

Marketing strategy, branding, website design, photography, videography, Google ranking, social media management and digital ads. One person who does all of it well, so nothing gets lost between suppliers.

You deal with Sam, not a junior

Many agencies win the work with a senior and hand it to a junior. I personally do the work, from the first call to the final file.

Someone who understands running a business

I've owned, run and sold businesses. I talk in terms that you value and understand.

Direct communication

I keep my business simple and work directly with my clients. No account managers and no layers, just a direct line to the person doing your work.

Full pricing, upfront

My options and pricing are on the website, so you know where you stand before we even talk.

See options and pricing→

Newcastle based, clients Australia wide

I'm based in Newcastle and work with businesses right across Australia.

Speaker at Margs and Mingle, Business Event

Sam Colthorpe speaking to a room of business owners at an event, Marketing Agency Newcastle

How I work

Simple, direct and fast.

Fast communication

You hear back quickly and directly
without waiting on a team.

High quality

Considered strategy, sharp design and
content that makes your business stand out.

Prompt execution

Once the plan is agreed, I get moving. Work is delivered when I say it will be.

Results that exceed

The aim isn't just to deliver. It's to deliver more than you expected, and keep doing it.

★★★★★
“If I could give 100 stars for customer service I would.”
Alannah · Google review Read more reviews→

Let's make your business
look as good as it is.

Tell me about your business and I will provide next steps.