Breaking BizDev
What does "business development" mean anyways?
On Breaking BizDev, John Tyreman and Mark Wainwright break down, beat up, and redefine that nebulous term 'business development' for the modern professional services firm.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 65 episodes
Breaking BizDev
Latest Episodes
Building Trust At Scale (Without 1,000 Coffee Chats)
Everyone knows trust is the currency of professional services—but most firms are trying to earn it in the slowest way possible: one lunch/coffee/zoom chat at a time. In this episode, John and Mark break down how to scale trust using the...
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Episode 65
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The Engagement Meeting: Take a Step Back and See The Big Picture
Most consultants say they’re “too busy doing the work” — as if that’s a badge of honor. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you never stop to ask “are we still doing the right work?” In this episode, John and Mark break down the co...
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Episode 64
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The Power Of Saying 'No': Turning Down Opportunities May Actually Be a Good Thing
Saying yes feels good. It’s helpful, it’s human—and it’s how your firm quietly bleeds to death. 😵In this episode, John and Mark dive into the real power of saying NO: qualifying hard, protecting your pipeline, and choosing clients and m...
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Episode 63
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43:18
The Pipeline Graveyard: Bringing Cold Leads Back to Life
Your CRM is haunted. Not by ghosts...but by cold leads, stalled proposals, and “maybe next quarter” conversations that never saw the light of day. In this episode, John and Mark take you on a guided tour of the Pipeline Graveyard—where dead dea...
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Episode 62
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41:02
Partner Involvement in Sales and Marketing: What Could Go Wrong?
Go ahead, put all of BD on the shoulders of your most expensive asset. What could possible go wrong? In this episode, John and Mark explore the pros and cons of partner involvement in business development. They look at the benefits...
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Episode 61
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