The Growth Toolkit newsletter
It's called The Growth Toolkit and it's free. I share the tools and habits I use to get time back, from the AI I use every day to how my phone is set up. It takes a few minutes to read over a coffee.
I'm Mike McDonnell. I run a marketing agency (Glide Marketing) and a software studio, and I wrote a book about surviving psychosis.
One short email you can read over a coffee. If I mention a tool, it's one I use, and I'll tell you if a link earns me anything.
How I organise my week, and the jobs I've handed off so they stop eating my time.
Small changes to how you work that add up to more free time by the end of the week.
The AI tools I use every day, what they're good at and where they still fall short.
How my phone, apps and life admin are set up so there's less for me to remember.
I make videos on the same topics on YouTube at @GrowthToolkitHQ.
In 2019, I experienced a full psychotic episode and was sectioned. I wrote a book about it so you could understand what it actually feels like from the inside.
Get the Book →I share practical advice for entrepreneurs managing bipolar disorder, plus mental health education through my YouTube channel and blog.
Available for corporate mental health speaking, entrepreneur coaching, and media appearances.
Testimonials
“Our experience with Mike exceeded our already high expectations! The process has been smooth and Mike has been very proactive. His work is fabulous.”
Piyush Somaiya
Cricket Lovers Global Academy
“Glide are a great asset to our business in terms of supporting on all things SEO. Mike is an all round top guy and easy to do business with.”
Matthew Drage
SAM Leisure
“Mike is extremely personable, proactive and highly professional. He took on a blank canvas brief and delivered my superb website in a matter of days. He has taken my business to another level.”
Chris Cager
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From the Blog
My honest Wise Business account review after 3 years and 20 to 30 real transfers. The actual fee on a £1,300 send, what I have never tested, and who should skip it.
Asset finance for UK limited companies explained by an introducer: hire purchase vs leasing, real cost ranges, what lenders check and the questions to ask. Ltd and LLP only.
Invoice finance for UK limited companies explained by an introducer: real cost ranges, when it beats a loan, what lenders check and the questions to ask. Ltd and LLP only.
Resources & Tools
I use these tools and services every day for my business and personal life. Sign up through my referral links and we both benefit.
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The Sunday email is the easiest way to follow along. If you're after my book or want me to speak to your team, that's here too, and I'd love to hear from you.