Danny Turnbull

Pioneer
DISC Type : IDS

Consultant/Mentor/Non Executive Director at Agency Consultancy Services

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Danny leverages 30 years of experience to help agencies navigate their growth journeys. As a Non-Executive Director, consultant, and mentor, he applies his background as a trained economist and certified director to provide commercial governance and operational resilience, primarily in the branding, creative, and B2B spaces. People often describe his guidance and expertise as invaluable.

Outside of his consulting work, Danny has a philosophical side, posting his thoughts on concepts like "Toxic Positivity" and sharing life lessons from his father. He appears to enjoy spending downtime at his caravan in Abersoch, Wales, which he mentions shutting down for the winter.

He is the son of a marketing academic and initially entered the agency world because he felt he wasnt "smart enough to cut it in academia. "

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Agency Growth
His entire career is focused on helping independent agencies survive, thrive, and scale, acting as a consultant, mentor, and Non-Executive Director to over 100 agencies.
B2B Marketing
Has specific experience in the B2B agency space and previously led the world's largest B2B agency, gyro, through its acquisition by Dentsu.
Agency Governance
As a certified director and trained economist, he specializes in providing commercial governance and operational resilience to help agencies mature and operate effectively.

Media Appearances

Danny has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2020
Consultant/Mentor/Non Executive Director at Agency Consultancy Services
8-2025
NXD at Imagine Events Ltd
4-2025
NXD at Big Cookie
1-2025
NXD at Brightful Ltd
11-2024
NXD at ◯ accelerate agency

Education

2-2024 - 9-2024
Non-Executive Director Certificate from Non Executive Directors Association
2020 - 2020
Coaching for Performance from Performance Consultants International

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Insights For Selling To Danny

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danny is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danny

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danny move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Danny take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Danny

Personality Compatibility


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