About Me

In life, I’ve always felt most successful when I’ve contributed in meaningful ways to other people’s success. I’m chasing that feeling.

If you know me, my background, and what drives me, you’ll also know that’s not just some bullshit marketing line which I think will resonate with you.

When I was in my twenties, I started working night shifts at a national art and craft wholesaler, running machines on the factory floor. Over the next seven years, I moved through almost every role in the company. I was learning, developing, improving systems, and helping the business grow.
By the end, I had introduced new production methods, set up importing channels and offices in China, and led the company’s expansion into the US through a distributor.

As General Manager in my final three years, I was leading teams, making big calls, and without realising it at the time, mentoring younger staff along the way. I’ve had people reach out years later to thank me for the leadership I showed when they were just getting started.

One of the things I’m most proud of from that time is the philanthropic focus we had as a business. We had a unified purpose to support children’s homes around the world. It gave us a shared vision, a shared direction, and a deeper reason for doing the work. I’m grateful the owner of the business gave me that opportunity and trusted me to help lead it.

At the time, I thought I was doing it all for my own growth. But looking back, the real success was always in helping others find theirs.

That was probably where it all started.

I saw what small private businesses could do for people, and how they could bring people together for something good.

In my thirties, I started working in marketing and never really looked back. I got a technology degree in web design, and with a love of learning and a broad background in business and operations, I’ve since worked with hundreds of small businesses across industries. Tourism, health, professional services, retail, and more.

The fact that every time I do is an opportunity to help someone (even just for a moment) work towards their dream, is not lost on me.

You don’t always know how a momentary contribution can make a massive difference.

After 15 years working in tourism marketing, and two years travelling Australia experiencing it from the ground up, I’m building Clare Media to give ambitious country people the support and tools they need to to accelerate growth and impact their communities. For the very selfish reason of feeling successful myself too.

~ Tim Davies