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Mo asks Mark Harris: Tell me a story of when you realized that you needed to focus on business development. Mark takes us back to the summer of 1994 when he took on a job selling books door-to-door, a path that some of the most successful rainmakers have followed. It started off as a way to make more money than working at the local McDonald's but it became a skill that Mark learned he could get be...

Kim Davenport shares the role relationship building has played for her and why BD is much more than just selling. Learn more about the three steps to D&I, how you would want to be seen when it comes to BD, and Kim's advice to a younger self. Mo asks Kim Davenport: Tell me the moment when you decided that business development is something that you wanted to focus on, as well as how to connect with...

Mo asks Kim Davenport: If you could record a business development tip and send it to your younger self, what would it be? In a video she would record for a younger self, Kim would tell her to toss doubts aside and to believe in herself. To prepare her prior self, Kim would want her to get smart, be curious, and to be intentional. BD is more than just selling business, it's about trying to be a gui...

Mo asks Kim Davenport: What is one moment around business development that you are really proud of? Kim's most proud moment was the first real significant opportunity she brought into her firm – the friend, who's a vice president at an energy company, who she had a conversation with and who realized Kim and the firm she's part of could help her business. Kim is proud of what she did, of having the...

Mo asks Kim Davenport: What is your favorite science, step, or story from GrowBIG or the Snowball System? Kim's favorite science is the four-color quadrant – green (the one Kim identifies with the most), blue, red, and yellow. She keeps it at the back of her mind whenever she's about to have an interaction, with the purpose of trying to approach and connect with the person in the way that best sui...

Mo asks Kim Davenport: What is your personal development of business development? And he asks Kim how she goes about addressing D&I. Kim looks at business development as a three-part concept. There's helping the client, then there's building a relationship with them. And, lastly, there's helping a client or an organization get better. Kim goes beyond the dollar sign. She focuses not only on how a...

Mo asks Kim Davenport: Tell me the moment when you decided that business development is something that you wanted to focus on, as well as how to connect with prospects and create wins for clients. There isn't a particular point in time in which Kim said to herself, 'This is development, I need to focus on clients' – it's just something that has always been part of her. Focusing on helping people a...

Tyler Sweatt shares a series of powerfully concise lessons on business development he's picked up over the years consulting in a wide range of industries. Find out how Tyler and his team solve incredibly complex compliance problems while making the buying process as frictionless as possible, why saying no to some prospects is critical to find the customers, and how planning is the easiest way to s...

Mo asks Tyler Sweatt: If you could record a video around business development and send it to your younger self, what would it say? Don't fall in love with titles. Identify character traits that you don't want to emulate. Don't lose sight of the value of saying no. No is the most strategic word in your arsenal. Don't feel obligated to stick around in an organization. You are your own client. Tyler...

Mo asks Tyler Sweatt: Tell me a business development story that you are really proud of. At Second Front, Tyler is working to solve some ridiculously complicated problems and building something that has never existed before. Tyler has been in several different industries, all of which involve emerging technology and security. In most of those industries, compliance burdens were always an issue and...

Mo asks Tyler Sweatt: What is your favorite science, step, or story from the GrowBIG Training or Snowball System? Too many people focus on just having a meeting and following the script they have in their mind. Dynamic Meeting Prep is one of Tyler's favorite strategies that solves that problem. Using the process, you can solidly prepare for a meeting in under 10 minutes which is a great way to bri...

Mo asks Tyler Sweatt: What is your personal definition of business development? Simply put, it's all about value creation. The entire spectrum of taking a prospect from completely cold to raving fan is the process of growth. Content creation is part of the effort, similar to an at-scale give-to-get. When someone hits the pipeline, Tyler focuses on qualifying them immediately and moving quickly on...

Mo asks Tyler Sweatt: When did you realize that business development was great? When Tyler transitioned out of the military, he wasn't sure which direction to take his career. He cut his teeth at Deloitte where he learned the two basic functions of a business: value creation and value protection. You have to figure out which one you need to focus on from a career standpoint. Tyler started thinking...

Kevin Clem shares his charm and personality while discussing the biggest business development lessons he's learned over the years. Learn about the three ways to build and develop a new relationship, how to impress a prospect by doing your homework, and why it's okay to make the ask.   Mo asks Kevin Clem: When was the moment you realized growth is great and you wanted to focus on business developme...

Mo asks Kevin Clem: If you could record a business development focused video and send it back to your past self, what would it be? One of the biggest lessons that Kevin has learned in his career is that people want to connect and it's okay to make the big ask. If you've built the relationship, it's okay to ask about working together. In many cases, your clients are looking for people that can help...

Mo asks Kevin Clem: Tell us a business development story that you are really proud of. Kevin tells the story of a completely cold lead that turned into a full-fledged prospect after five years of near silence. By helping the prospect without asking for anything in return at the beginning, Kevin kicked off a relationship where when the timing was right, the client asked for him to sell him on worki...

Mo asks Kevin Clem: What's your favorite science, step, or story from the GrowBIG Training or the Snowball System? Kevin discovered the Snowball System from the podcast after being referred to it by the CEO of HBR Consulting. The Most Important Things is one of the key principles that Kevin has embraced. He and his team have made the idea of the top three things as a guiding framework for how they...

Mo asks Kevin Clem: What is your personal definition of business development? Simply put, making connections and solving problems. It's always about how you can solve a problem, whether or not there is a direct transaction involved. When you solve someone's problem, either directly or through your network, they will probably come to you first to solve a similar problem in the future. Kevin is alwa...

Mo asks Kevin Clem: When was the moment you realized growth is great and you wanted to focus on business development? Kevin has been doing business development for 20 years, but he didn't always call it that. Kevin realized that he had a knack for business development after a repeat client said to him that they keep coming back to work with him, but they never felt sold. Eventually, the CEO offere...

Sandy Lutton talks about business development and what she learned landing world-class speakers and executives as clients. Find out why you should be treating prospects as clients right from the get-go, the top four business development strategies she uses every single day, and why taking the fear out of the initial meeting can open the doors to building great relationships.   Mo asks Sandy Lutton...

Mo asks Sandy Lutton: If you could record a message around growth and business development and send it to your younger self, what would it say? Early in her career, Sandy was intimidated by business development and felt that she had to win them over while being perfect, but it doesn't have to be an intimidating process. Business development is simply about building relationships. Sandy would want...

Mo asks Sandy Lutton: What is a business development story that you are really proud of? One moment in particular stands out from Sandy's career in regards to business development. Part of her role at the Speaker's Bureau was to secure talent, and Sandy was working on securing a famous world leader. The twist in the story was that the first in-person meeting with the CEO didn't go well which made...

Mo asks Sandy Lutton: Tell us your favorite science, step, or story from the GrowBIG Training or Snowball System. Sandy's favorite science is the Herrmann Brain Dominance Model because it opened her eyes to understanding how her pitch was communicated to other people. The Protemoi List is another strategy that stands out. Knowing who the most important people are in regards to your business and yo...

Mo asks Sandy Lutton: What is your personal definition of business development? We think of business development as a necessary evil way too often, but it's simply human interaction. Think of business development as an opportunity to get to know someone, understand what they need from you, and how you can bring value to them. Sandy is a firm believer in having a reason to pick up the phone and cal...

Mo asks Sandy Lutton: When was the moment that you realized that you wanted to focus on business development? At the beginning of Sandy's career she started off in a job at a call center doing customer service and she learned that sales were an integral part of success. She realized that she loved solving people's problems and enjoyed building relationships. This led to diving into the world of sa...