Venture Beyond

> Scaling eCommerce brands between $100k/month and $5M/month
> Producing 25 to 1,000 new Ad Creatives/month for each brand we work with
> The 'Go to Market' agency for retail brands entering E-commerce

An elite team; singularly focused on the art of scaling e-commerce brands. Our goal: transforming $5M ventures into $10-$100M market leaders. 

Now, backed by a solid track record of success, our once ambitious goal has become a reality. For a deeper dive into our transformative achievements, I'd love for you to explore the case studies featured on our website: www.theventurebeyond.com/case-studies

Chief Executive Officer

Montague Land

We serve as the trusted partner for many landowners throughout the Midlands, with a singular mission: to unleash the untapped potential of their land investments. Our specialization lies in the identification and acquisition of premium land parcels, perfectly suited for both residential and leisure development.

Our commitment revolves around simplifying the planning permission process for landowners, ultimately leading to the prosperous sale of these coveted sites to property developers.

For an in-depth look at our current projects, we invite you to explore: https://montagueland.com/projects/

Co-founder & Investor

Partners in Property Community

During my tenure as a Partner, I played a pivotal role in transforming our business. We transitioned from a single monthly event in Birmingham to a thriving UK-wide property community with events in multiple locations.

I helped establish a robust online community, which not only facilitated the nationwide presence of the brand but also generated a recurring revenue stream that continued beyond my tenure as I went on to pursue other ventures.

Partner & Growth Marketer

Anytime Fitness

I served as the owner and operator of an award winning Anytime Fitness franchise located in the Midlands where we built a thriving community of fitness enthusiasts.

Managing Director

Deloitte

This is where I began my professional career, undertaking accountancy training whilst working in the Corporate Finance team in Birmingham, UK.

I achieved the coveted ACA chartered accountancy qualification through a comprehensive 15-exam journey with all first time passes. I specialised in financial restructuring, corporate turnaround, and insolvency procedures, whilst acquiring a robust foundation in the fundamentals of accounting.

Corporate Finance Associate

▶️ My Current Chapter: E-commerce

In 2020, I embarked on a new phase in my entrepreneurial journey, assuming the role of CEO at Venture Beyond, a DTC growth marketing agency focused on scaling e-commerce brands. My primary mission has been to build and lead an elite team, singularly focused on the art of scaling brands. Our goal: transforming $5M/year ventures into $10-$100M market leaders.

Now, backed by a solid track record of success, our once ambitious goal has become a reality. For a deeper dive into our transformative achievements, I'd love for you to explore the case studies featured on our website: www.theventurebeyond.com/case-studies

So, what distinguishes us?

It's our uncompromising 'by any means necessary' approach.

We relentlessly seek and attack the critical bottlenecks to growth. Instead of offering numerous disconnected services we focus on integrating an array of tactics into a strategy tailored specifically to the growth objectives of the brands we partner with.

Want to work with us? https://zaap.bio/shahbazk


▶️ Previous Chapters: A Mix of Entrepreneurial Ventures

2019: I was property trading, buying and selling 22 properties during lockdown.

2018: Completion and sale of my first development of 18 flats, marking my entry into property development.

2017: My first land deal which led to 41 retirement flats being built, a venture that introduced me to the Land Promotion industry. This led me to setup Montague Land with my co-founder where we currently have 500+ plots under contract. I am now an investment partner but continue to take an active interest in the growth of the business.

Before this I've had several business interests over time:
- Gym owner
- Event ticker reseller
- Wedding photographer
- eBay powerseller
- Property community with 500+ members
- AirBNB business operator
- Cleaning business owner
- Car trader


▶️ Foundations: Academia and Early Career

I graduated in Mathematics and went on to get my ACA Chartered Accountancy accreditation whilst training at Deloitte in Corporate Finance. I soon discovered that my true calling extended beyond the traditional corporate path. Entrepreneurial sparks first flew at 15 when I made my first sale, igniting a drive that culminated in years of side-hustles and eventually led to the world of full-time entrepreneurship.


❤️ Social Impact: Malawi

I helped setup water irrigation schemes in Malawi where we have raised over £200k to date, establishing food security to over 10,000 people in perpetuity. Drop me a message to get involved: 
https://justgiving.com/campaign/irrigations

Shahbaz Khokhar

ActionCOACH UK

Community Manager | ActionCOACH
As the Community Manager at ActionCOACH, I’m passionate about empowering our community of franchise partners to make a meaningful impact on the businesses and teams they support locally. My role is about creating a ripple effect: equipping franchisees with the tools, insights, and collaboration opportunities they need to deliver on our mission, helping business owners thrive.

Community Manager

We are committed to driving positive change and unlocking the full potential of businesses across the UK through planning, implementing, and overseeing marketing strategies with the incredible team at ActionCOACH UK. 

Transform your future with business coaching;

Gain Control of Your Business
Boost Financial Results
Improve Your Quality of Life

Don't let the fear of change hold you back.

Marketing Manager

Cool and Retro

‘Old-Skool’ car sales.

An affordable entry into Modern Classics and ‘Cool & Retro’ cars. 

We aim to provide our customers with easy access into the classic and modern classic vehicle scene (mainly from Volkswagen & Audi). Although don’t be too surprised to spot the odd BMW and Mercedes thrown in for good measure, hey if it’s ‘Cool & Retro’… it’s got our name on it!

Business Owner

Goodwill and Growth for Africa UK

Volunteering for a charity is adventurous, exhilarating and rewarding. I’d highly recommend it!

Volunteer

Sugarbush Creative Group

We’re a group of creative, marketing, communications and digital agencies built on shared values of people and results. 

As Sales and Marketing Manager I lead and develop our sales and marketing strategies, directly contributing to the growth and success of our creative group.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Coaching 360

Inspiring Business Owners to continually dream bigger, embrace change and achieve successs.

Business Coach

ActionCOACH Warwick

Being in business should give you more life! 

Results!! Your Life. Your Success!

We work with Business Owners on their Vision and Mission. Life and Business Goals and an Action Plan for their success! 
Ask me about the 6 steps to building a business that works with you.
Business meaning 'a commercial profitable enterprise that works without you'

Business Development Executive

The Owners Network

Not your average Networking Event! 

Network - Connect - Collaborate - Learn and Share 

Speaker Line up here https://theownersnetwork.co.uk/

The Owners Network (TON) meet on the First Thursday of every Month. 

TON is for established businesses, with at least one employee and or £250,000+ Turnover per annum.

Inspiration Scout

Mike Roberts Property

Property Management, Tenant Retention, Contract Negotiation and Renewal. 
Bookkeeping, P&L, Budget
Sales and Marketing
Business Management

Business Manager

Take Flight Aviation

Marketing, Sales and Membership Retention 
Aircraft Management 
Bookkeeping 
Exec Assistant 

http://www.takeflightaviation.co.uk/

Marketing Director

The Care Bureau

Caring for the elderly in their own homes.  A position I would love to take back up in the future.  It was tough at times but always rewarding.  I would love to be able to dedicate two days a week to helping and caring for the people in our community and working for a Domiciliary Care company is such a good way to achieve that.

Part Time Domiciliary Care - Weekends

Community Builder. Ripple Maker. Champion for Local Business Growth.

Hi, I’m Hana Smiddy, Community Manager at ActionCOACH UK, working at the heart of our franchise partner community, ensuring they have what they need to better serve their local business owners and their teams. 

My role is about more than fostering connection, it’s about creating a ripple effect of success, where our efforts impact not only our franchisees but the broader communities they serve.

Some of the things I get up to:

Organising massive events like BizX 2025 ❤️‍🔥 have you seen the line up this year!! 🤩 

Promoting participation in campaigns and training sessions that empower franchisees to deliver life-changing value to their clients 🌍 🎯

Creating feedback loops to ensure franchisees’ voices are heard, leading to meaningful improvements that strengthen trust and alignment across our network 🤝 

Outside of work, I’m a super proud mum to our incredible  14-year-old, Hayden, and wife to my car-loving husband, Simon. Together, we also manage our family automotive business. Life is about balance for me, whether it’s mountain trekking, hot yoga, Scout Leadership, or giving back as a charity trustee, life is for verb, experience it in full! 

I’m truly passionate about building vibrant communities, helping businesses thrive, and staying true to our core: “ActionCOACH is the help you need to grow your business.”

Let’s connect to collaborate, share ideas, and create meaningful impact together 🙏🏼

Hana Smiddy

Meet my sales assistant.

Lando. 

He doesn’t speak a word… but he’s mastered one of the most important sales skills, listening.

He doesn’t interrupt.
He doesn’t rush to fill the silence.
He just pays attention.

In sales, most people focus on what to say next.
The best ones focus on what the client just said.

Because when you really listen, people tell you exactly how to sell to them.

#salescoach #salescourse #salestrainer #sales #officedog #assistant

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Shout out to a brilliant Monday! 💥 

This is why we do what we do at Presenting Virtually 💙

Revolutionising the Art of Virtual Presentations | Founder at Presenting Virtually | Doing the School Run Daily | Working towards Financial Freedom

Oh, what a Monday! 💥

Four conversations today — and every single one right in our sweet spot 👇

✅ Town Hall Transformation
We spoke with an organisation who told us the classic story: their town halls are mostly broadcast, there’s little interaction, and when they ask “Any questions?” … silence.
Our Terrific Town Halls programme is going to change all that — helping them bring energy, participation, and genuine connection into the room.

🎓 University Open Day Presentations
We met with a university who want to help their academics deliver more engaging open day talks.
This isn’t a lecture — it’s a live sales presentation to students and parents.
We’ll be helping them craft stronger slides and deliver with confidence and warmth.

💼 Storytelling with Data
A team of finance professionals who are ready to move from “Here’s all the data” to “Here’s the story the data tells.”
Our Storytelling with Data course will help them focus less on 347 data points 
and more on the message that matters.

💻 Pitch to Win
And finally, a sales team looking to sharpen their virtual pitch game — how to connect, impress, and win more business online.

All in all, a buzzing Monday of productive conversations with Hana Smiddy.

Days like this remind me why I love what we do at Presenting Virtually. 🙌

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