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Yearly reminder this is the greatest cover of any song and it’s not even close

Business Development online event tomorrow: @TheBizDevClub Sponsored by @CirclesMCR 10:30 - 11:10 (40 minute tips and help) tickets here: buff.ly/vhHAKKS

🚨Title race used to be interesting in the EPL because of Manchester United.♥️

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Event organisers! Do you ask where people heard about your event or how they found your event? How did they get a ticket from?

Online networking event focussing on Business Development: @TheBizDevClub (Episode 39) Sponsored by @CirclesMCR Next Tuesday 10:30 - 11:10am Online (free) Tickets buff.ly/vhHAKKS

Networking tip that took me years to learn: Don’t try to meet everyone in the room. Find 3 or 4 good conversations instead. Those conversations usually lead to: • introductions • follow-up coffees • referrals • future opportunities Have a look at @CirclesMCR for help.

Something I hear a lot: "Networking doesn’t really work for us." Usually it’s not the networking that’s the problem. It’s things like: • going to the wrong events • not following up properly • not having a clear message • expecting instant results Have a look: @CirclesMCR

One of the advantages of spending 25+ years working in the tech, digital & creative sectors in the North West is that you get to know a lot of good people. So quite often I get asked things like: "Do you know a good company who could help with this project?" #AgentsOf

The hardest part of lead generation? Playing the long game when everyone else is chasing quick wins. You attend the events. You follow up. You stay visible. You nurture conversations. Nothing dramatic happens. Then, quietly, it does. Visibility creates Opportunity.

“We should probably do more Business Development.” It’s one of the most common phrases I hear. But what does 'more' mean? More events? More emails? More LinkedIn posts? Without a clear focus, more just creates noise. Good BD is intentional: • Clear audience • Clear message

Business Development/Lead generation fails when: • Messaging is vague • The offer isn’t clear • There’s no follow-up process “Let me know if you need anything” isn’t a strategy. Be specific. Be helpful. Be consistent. #AgentsOf

Referrals are brilliant until they slow down. That’s because many businesses rely on reputation without actively building pipeline. Referrals are a bonus. Lead generation is a system. Visibility creates Opportunity. If people don’t see you, they can’t buy from you. #AgentsOf

“Should we focus on volume or quality?” Wrong question. The real issue is targeting. You don’t need 200 random leads. You need 20 conversations with the right people. Good lead generation is: • Focused • Relevant • Personalised Not spam. Not automation overload. Not hope.

online event this morning; The Biz Dev Club 30 minutes of discussions around lead generation, what works (and what doesn't). 10:30am, tickets here: buff.ly/R379J8m

Lead generation isn’t about luck. It’s about rhythm. Most businesses I speak to don’t have a lead problem. They have a consistency problem. If you only reach out when work slows down, your pipeline will always feel unstable. #AgentsOf

Phoned someone expecting resistance. Instead they said, “Funny you called, we were just discussing this.” Sales isn’t magic. It’s showing up at the right time. And sometimes, a bit of luck. #AgentsOf #CirclesMCR

The MCR Business Development Method: M : Momentum Small consistent actions beat occasional big pushes. C : Conversations Business Development is about quality conversations, not volume of outreach. R : Relationships Revenue is built on trust, not tactics. #AgentsOf

Had a great chat at a Manchester networking event. They said, “Send me some info.” We all know what that usually means. I sent something tailored anyway. Short. Relevant. No waffle. We met the week after. Lesson: Most people send brochures. Few send value. #AgentsOf