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Every now and then we should all read some of the stories on the Darwin Awards website. This site chronicles strange and often bizarre tales of how people find a way to eliminate themselves from [...]

At one time or another, everyone in Business Development has been faced with the challenge of being emotionally affected by what a prospect says on a call. It takes a person with a lot of [...]

Every organization wants consummate Business Development professionals on their team. It doesn’t matter whether they are strategic hunters, organic farmers, strategic leaders or perennial [...]

Business Development Professionals know that credibility is established by the questions you ask, not the statements you make. They know that the questions they craft rather than the presentation [...]

“…neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, nor the winds of change, nor a nation challenged, will stay us from the swift completion of our appointed rounds. Ever.” [...]

“It’s not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts; it’s what you put into the practice.” … Eric Lindros (professional ice hockey player) One [...]

This brilliant insight was offered by one of our attendees during a recent training event and it really makes a strong point about the role of Business Development. People buy, organizations do [...]

“In absence of clearly defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily acts of trivia.” – Author Unknown This is a great insight, but it makes one large assumption [...]

To thrive in the “new normal” of Business Development, every component of your individual BD process must be both efficient and effective. What may have enabled you to win [...]

Stop and take a moment to think about the kinds of questions you ask your Prospects. Is your tendency to ask long, overly focused questions or short, open-ended questions? As a Business [...]

Credibility, Confidence and Courage are three interwoven factors that are essential to an individual’s success in Business Development. These key elements make us powerful, efficient and [...]

The distinguishing factor in many business development situations is you as an individual. Know yourself, your principals, your purpose, your values and your ethics. Have confidence in your [...]

In Business Development, it's never about you. It's all about the client and their needs, their concerns, their perspective of the problem, and ultimately, their decision about the solution. In [...]

Leadership in Business Development is about character. Being a leader, rising to the top 3% in your profession, is anchored on your principles, ethics and values. Your purpose... what you do for [...]

Do your homework the first time and on every call. Focus it around the Four Cornerstones of Business Development. Pay special attention to people knowledge; what has changed about the individual [...]

The field of Business Development is full of tips and tricks to help you increase your wins and avoid losses. However, Business Development professionals know that whats in your head is far more [...]

The 3-Cs, Credibility, Confidence and Courage, are three interwoven factors that are essential to an individual’s success in developing business. These key elements make us efficient and [...]

HUNTING VS. FARMING IN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  Hunting and farming for revenue growth require two different mind-sets, but the same process. Starting out, many technical professionals build [...]

Would you rehire your business development team? If you’re asking this question, it’s indicative that something has gone wrong, whether it be a miscommunication between your capture managers and [...]

If you serve in a BD role for any length of time, you will learn that the earlier you identify a qualified opportunity in the acquisition cycle (i.e. Pre-Milestone A or even sooner), the more [...]