William Scheessele

As the leading authority on business development in the engineering, science, defense and research industries, Bill Scheessele consistently delivers value  to his audiences. 

As Chairman, Founder and CEO of MBDi, Bill oversees the strategic direction of this leading business development consulting, placement and training firm.

After studying engineering management at Purdue University and later earning his MBA, Bill served as an Army basic combat training instructor during the Vietnam era.  Following his army discharge, he began his career at Texaco in Sales Engineering and later became Vice President of International Sales and Marketing for the Trane Company.

It was at that time Bill decided to pursue his own vision and today his firm’s services are sought by the world’s leading scientific and technical companies to solve their most difficult business development challenges. His firm is internationally known for producing dramatic, innovative and consistent, long-term business development results.

As a speaker, Bill is one of only 10% of all individual professional speakers to have earned the coveted Certified Speaking Professional designation.  He is a long-standing member of National Speakers Association and delivers keynotes, conference workshops, and executive briefings globally. 

Bill’s style is dynamic, direct, interactive, and highly insightful.  Because he consistently excels at delivering strong, meaningful, and long-lasting take-aways, Bill’s speaking services are highly sought after and always in demand. 

Speech Topics

Business Development Leadership: Secrets of the Top 3%

  • Purpose Driven Relationships: How to Generate Immediate Revenue by Developing Long-Term Relationships

  • Character and Ethics in Business Development: How to Use What You've Got to Build Trust and Earn Respect

  • Mind Your Ps...The Three 3 Ps of Business Development: Principles, Purpose, and Process

 Mastering the Art of Business Development

  • Do You Have What It Takes? The 12 Necessary Competencies of Professionals in Business Development

  • Why People Really Buy: The Psychology of the First Cause

  • When Winging It Doesn't Work Anymore: The Seven Critical Steps in Every Successful Business Development Process 

 Guaranteeing Revenue Results

  • Stop Recycling Your Sales People: How to Find, Recruit and Hire True Business Development Professionals

  • Coaching the Mental Discipline of Business Development Success: Aligning Goals, Plans, Principles, Values, and Purpose

  • Topics listed here don't match your needs? Contact us for customized topic ideas.

Recent Speeches

  • National Society of Professional Engineers

  • Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives

  • Southern Gas Association

  • Energy Solution Center

  • Utility Economic Development Association

  • Professional Engineers of North Carolina

  • E Source

  • Frost & Sullivan

  • Disney/SBA National Entrepreneurial Center

  • Florida Economic Development Council

  • Coastal Entrepreneur Council

  • Duke Energy Economic Development Allies Summit

Books

  • Mastering Business Development

  • Mastering Business Development ²

  • Guaranteeing Revenue Results

Articles

White Papers

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Bill travels from Charlotte, NC.

He requires airfare for 1,  accommodations for 1
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