Build a business you LOVE and in your OWN WAY
The trusted, supportive community membership for small business owners who are ready to get off the hamster wheel and start making more of an impact.
No tie-ins. Cancel anytime.
Building a business can be a lonely place.
Running your own business can be the best feeling in the world!
But it can also be a rollercoaster ride that feels overwhelming, exhausting and incredibly lonely at times.
If we're being really honest, most of the time you’re spinning plates, wearing all the hats and doing your best just to survive!
What nobody is really talking about:
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Half of small business owners in the UK report poor mental health.
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One in three works over 46 hours a week.
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Many feel anxious, stuck, and alone.
But I honestly believe it doesn't have to be like this. You don't have to do it all on your own. That’s exactly why I have created The Future-Proof Club®.
A safe, trusted and inspiring membership Club® for brilliant small business owners who know they can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all alone.
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to move from firefighting to focus.
From expert guidance and practical tools to an inspiring community of genuinely brilliant business owners who truly have your back.
No spammy or ickiness. I want to build a community with real people, provide real support and empower you to get real results.
The Future-Proof Club® is about community, belonging and showing up for each other.
Everything feels lighter when you know you've got people who get it by your side.
And as Simon Sinek says
"A community is a group of people who agree to grow together."
Your investment
It’s just £30 per month, with no contracts and no hidden fees. Cancel anytime. And your first month is FREE.
10% of every membership goes towards my Joining the Dots project, bridging the gap between the world of work and empowering young people to make better choices and build brighter futures.
No obligation. No tie-ins. Just real support.
What you get inside The Club®:
- Clarity and Direction
Weekly workshops and resources to help you define your goals and map out a clear strategy. -
Supportive CommunityA group of brilliant small business owners who get it. People to talk to, share with, bounce ideas around, and even have a bit of a cry with when you need to.
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Accountability and Structure
Get Focused workshops, Eat Your Frog sessions and weekly check-ins to make sure you keep moving forward. - Expert-Led Training
Masterclasses, workshops and guest experts, so you have real knowledge you can trust. Plus get extra support from our resident financial specialist Paul Smith and leadership coach Kerry Fox.
- In-Person Meetups
Monthly events for you to connect in a safe space with other small business owners who just “get-it”. - Everything in One Place
Your personal Club® hub and app, with trainings, replays and tools on demand. - No Pressure
It’s just £30 per month after your free trial. Cancel anytime. 10% supports Joining the Dots, helping young people connect with the world of work.
When you join The Future-Proof Club® you'll get a 121 strategy workshop to ensure you're clear about where best to focus your time and resources to move your business forward.
"I believe that when each of us has the opportunity to do what we LOVE and LOVE what we do, we can create the biggest impact.
I'm on a mission to empower more people like you to build exceptional, sustainable brands. Businesses that are brilliant places to work and are a genuine "Force for Good". "
- Lucy Rennie
Come and see for yourself
Every month, we get together IN-PERSON with other Club® members at the Riverside Wellbeing Studio in Whaley Bridge.
✔ Connect with other small business owners who just “get-it”.
✔ Get space to think, talk things through and get focused.
✔ Come and work in a beautiful place, with excellent company, fast wifi and good coffee.
✔ Get the help, support or feedback you need to move your business forward.
✔ Access the expertise, experience and tools needed to build a business you love.
✔ Drop in for half an hour or stay with us all morning. Whatever works for you.
Join The Future-Proof Club® today:
Get Focused Workshops to Move your Business Forward
Monthly Get Focused workshops to help you focus on the what will move the needle and plan your month and actions (with recordings).
Tailored Strategic Support
Monthly Mastermind sessions where you can bring your own questions, challenges and topics to your own Future-Proof Club® strategic board (with recordings).
Expert Training & Masterclasses
Monthly expert masterclasses and training workshops to make sure you have the skills you need and can continue to grow and develop (with recordings).
Opportunities to Connect with your People
A mix of 'IN-PERSON' and online workshops. Connect with other members, share your wins (and wobbles) and find ways to collaborate and grow.
Body Doubling sessions to get stuff done
Weekly Eat your Frog Accountability sessions to help you get things done and stay accountable.
Your own Personal Space in our Online Hub
Access to the Club® hub with lots of training, tools and resources.
The Inner Circle
A dedicated Inner Circle space where you can connect with other members, share updates and collaborate together easily.
Our Online App & get easy access to your tools & resources
Access all the resources, tools and content in one convenient place.
Exclusive Member-only Discounts
Be the first to hear about and get exclusive discounts to other LR Comms events and offers.
Ready to build a business you love?
This is your invitation. No pressure, no perfect way to show up, no one-size-fits-all. Just genuine people, practical support and a space to connect and grow together.
What have you got to lose, except maybe the overwhelm and feelings of loneliness?
Definition:
To Future-Proof something: to design or change it so that it will continue to be useful or successful in the future if the situation changes.
- Collins Dictionary
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What actually happens inside the Club®?
10% of my monthly membership fee goes to Joining the Dots. Why is this important?
Is The Future-Proof Club® for me?
What if I can’t make the live sessions?
Do I have to commit to a long contract?
What makes this different from other business groups?
Where are the in-person events held?
How does the free month work?
What if I have more questions?
If you're still wondering if it’s for you? Why not book in for a call and let's chat.
My proven 3-step framework:
- CLARITY:
Getting clear on your vision, mission, purpose and values.
Clarity about your business and brand, what you stand for, the value you provide and why people should buy from you.
A clear understanding of your key customers, competitors and other key stakeholders.
- COMMUNICATION:
Creating a delightful customer experience and fixing that leaky bucket. A clear focus on customer retention and lifetime value.
Bringing your brand to life, telling your story and communicating in an engaging way to help people know, love and trust your business and your team.
- CONNECTION:
People buy from people. A focus on building relationships, creating rapport and exploring win-win collaborations.
Developing social proof, goodwill and trust through association and adding value.
There really is nothing more sustainable than growth through word-of-mouth.
Meet Lucy Rennie
Lucy is a Business Excellence and Strategic Communications Consultant, Coach, Mentor and Non-Executive Director. She is the author of the bestselling book 'Clarity, Communication and Connection, Three Clear Steps to Future-Proof your Business' and host of the podcast The Future-Proof your Business show.
With over 25 years of experience driving business communications and marketing strategies in some of the world's largest organisations, including the global steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal where she was Head of Communications, supporting more than 300 sites around the world. During which time Lucy was influential in driving the internal change programme towards the "Journey to Zero" safety culture and has since developed a real ambition to promote the creation of more engaged, safe and productive company cultures across the industry.
Today, through her consultancy LR Comms, established in 2015, Lucy partners with predominantly manufacturing and engineering SMEs, advising leaders and teams in strategies for sustainable growth, effective communications, and building EXCEPTIONAL brands.
"A massive believer in the power of an engaged and sustainable culture, I know that incredible organisations grow from the Inside-Out. And in today’s VUCA world, as consumers expect more from their favourite brands and employees demand new hybrid ways of working from their employers this only reinforces the need for an engaged and committed team of people at the heart of your organisation".
