You are a designer, artist, craftsperson—independent and talented. You're dedicating your energy to creating, delivering, and satisfying your clients. But the commercial, contractual, and strategic side – negotiating your fees, defending your interests, positioning yourself in the market – you handle all of that yourself.
Creative Connection is a bespoke support service where I act as your Agent, working alongside you to represent and promote you, allowing you to fully concentrate on your area of genius.
Interior / product / furniture / graphic / fashion designer, you work for yourself and you aspire to focus on what you do best: create.
Negotiating your fees with your clients, drafting and defending your contracts, managing commercial proposals: this isn't why you chose this profession. And yet, it takes up a huge amount of time.
In line with the market, your values, your vision, your ambition. You know you are worth more, but you need an outside perspective and support to assert it.
You value your freedom, but the isolation of self-employment has its limits. You need a trusted partner, without losing your independence.
It has been nearly 30 years since Management – human, operational and artistic – entered my life.
Before founding LBM, I worked alongside India Mahdavi as Studio Manager for nine years. My responsibilities included drafting and negotiating fee proposals and contracts, in both French and English. I also have extensive experience in the retail (fashion) and luxury sectors, which has enabled me to develop commercial and strategic skills, as well as expertise in marketing and communications.
I understand the challenges, best practices and opportunities for growth within a creative environment. I understand the issues, deadlines, joys and intensity of your line of work.
Promoting creativity.
To promote and defend your interests.
To create links, connections, and generate business between Creative Leaders: entrepreneurs
and creative industries organisations.
What is at the heart of Creative Connection, it's the representation
— in the strict sense of the term:
From Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Guaranteed response within 24 working hours. For pep talks and quick exchanges (written and/or voice) on specific questions, when you need them.
3-month minimum commitment. No exclusivity: You can collaborate with other agencies or partners if you wish. You retain your freedom: this is non-negotiable.
«I'm like my clients; we have a
heightened sensitivity and curiosity.
The environment has a real impact on us; it is therefore essential to enforce its limits and clearly establish its framework.»
Being supported by Lili was a real turning point in the development of my business.
Their coaching enabled me to better understand certain important issues in my career, but above all, to gain perspective on my way of working and how I position myself.
Lili taught me how to communicate my needs better, lay down clear foundations and define my limits in my professional daily life. She also helped me become aware of the value of my work, negotiate my rates with greater confidence and, above all, know how to explain and defend that value.
What I particularly appreciate about her coaching is its deeply human dimension. Our professional issues are never completely separate from the person we are. Lili takes this dimension into account and her support goes far beyond the scope of simple meetings or professional objectives.
She is also always available, attentive and thoughtful. Thanks to the LBM WhatsApp Hotline, I know I can turn to her when I need advice, an outside perspective or simply to clarify a situation.
I recommend her to anyone wishing to grow their business, take their projects further and gain confidence in their relationship with their clients and professional environment.
Today, our collaboration has evolved further: Lili now acts as an agent for my business, which naturally reflects the trust I have built with her over time.
Guy Pontal, Artist, Designer & Teacher
It's an agency and representation service for independent creatives. I work alongside you to manage the commercial and contractual side of your business (fee negotiation, contract drafting, introductions, strategic advice) so that you can focus on what you do best: creating.
Absolutely. Creative Connection does not impose any exclusivity on you. You can continue to work with whomever you wish. My role is to support and represent you, not to manage your schedule for you.
Creative Connection is a representation and agency service, designed for independent creatives who want to delegate the commercial and contractual side. Creative Leaders is a 6-month individual coaching and development programme, designed for executives and managers who want to take their leadership further. Both are complementary.
Yes. One of the pillars of Creative Connection is being physically (or remotely) present at your appointments with your clients or prospects. I am here to defend your interests, support your positioning, and manage the part you'd prefer to avoid.
It all begins with a discussion to understand your situation, your business, and your objectives. We define the priorities of the support together before starting.
