TWO EX-BUYERS.
TWO DIFFERENT PIVOTS.
Everything inside The Buyer’s Pivot System has been built from experience, not theory.
Between us, we’ve spent over 30 years working in retail head office before taking two very different career paths. We’ve experienced the uncertainty of leaving, the excitement of building something new, and the reality that there isn’t one “right” way to pivot.
That’s exactly why we created this course.
Whether you’re dreaming about starting a business, moving supplier side, becoming a coach, or simply exploring what’s possible, we want to give you the roadmap we wish we’d had ourselves.
WE SHOW YOU HOW TO UTILISE THE
SKILLS YOU'VE LEARNT IN HEAD OFFICE
Levanah and Abbie met through Instagram when they both happened to quit their Buying careers at the same time back in 2022. Ever since then, we stayed in touch and loved to catch up on business and support each other along the way.
We would always say 'wouldn't it be great if someone had told us this!' and eventually this turned into the idea to create The Buyers Pivot System.
There were plenty of business courses. Plenty of coaching courses. Plenty of generic career advice.
But there wasn’t one place built specifically for buyers, merchandisers and designers who wanted to use the commercial skills they’d already spent years developing.
The Buyer’s Pivot System isn’t about convincing you to quit your job.
It’s about helping you understand your options, build confidence in your skills, and make informed decisions about whatever comes next.
MEET LEVANAH GATES
Career Coach | Former Fashion Buyer | ICF Accredited Coach
Levanah spent over 20 years in retail, including 14 years as a fashion buyer across five major UK retailers, before building her own coaching business. Today, she has helped more than 150 buyers navigate promotions, redundancy, career changes and business ownership through practical coaching rooted in real industry experience.
Her approach combines professional coaching with first-hand buying experience, meaning every conversation is grounded in the realities of retail, not generic career advice.
LEVANAH'S EXPERTISE
• Career coaching for buyers and merchandisers
• Career transitions and redundancy support
• Confidence and mindset
• Finding the right next step
• Becoming a coach
• Personal development and accountability
MEET ABBIE HUGHES
Founder of Base Brands | Co-Founder of Brow Balance | Former Buyer
Abbie spent more than a decade working as a Buyer for global retailers before founding Base Brands, where she now helps founders launch, position and grow commercially successful brands across ecommerce and retail.
Her experience spans product development, brand strategy, ecommerce, digital marketing and commercial growth, giving her a unique perspective on turning buying skills into successful service businesses. Through Base Brands, she works with founders across multiple industries to build commercially strong brands that are positioned for long-term growth.
ABBIE'S EXPERTISE
• Starting a service-based business
• Brand strategy and positioning
• Product development
• Pricing and commercial strategy
• Marketing and client acquisition
• Building and scaling brands through digital marketing
WANT PERSONALISED SUPPORT?
If you’d like tailored advice for your own situation, you can also book a private 1:1 session with either of us.
1:1 with Abbie
PERFECT IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO:
• Start a service-based business
• Build your personal or business brand
• Position your offer
• Price your services
• Develop a marketing strategy
• Get feedback on your business idea
1:1 with Levanah
PERFECT IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO:
• Gain career clarity
• Build confidence before making a move
• Navigate redundancy or career transitions
• Explore coaching as a career
• Work through mindset blocks
• Create a personalised career plan
STOP DAYDREAMING AND START THE PIVOT.
The next 12 months happen whether you use them or not. Spend £200 and a weekend now, or spend another year wondering if you could have. This course was built for exactly that decision.