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The Biz Dev Club (episode 47) is tomorrow at 10:30am online (tickets in the comments) #AgentsOf #BizDev

Think of me as an extension of your business I'll help you: • Find new prospects • Qualify opportunities • Make introductions • Build your sales pipeline • Create momentum While you're busy delivering great work, I'm focused on creating your next opportunity @WeAreAgentsOf

You don't need to attend every networking event You just need to attend the right ones Choosing events where your ideal clients spend their time will always beat filling your diary for the sake of it If you're looking for recommendations, let me know! @circlesMCR

I'd rather introduce you to five genuinely interested prospects than fifty people who'll never become customers. If you're looking for someone to help generate better opportunities rather than simply more leads, let's grab a coffee or arrange a Teams call.

Not every lead is worth chasing. The best Business Development starts with knowing who your ideal customer is and focusing your time there. I help businesses: ✅ Find qualified prospects. ✅ Research the right contacts. ✅ Start conversations. #AgentsOf

Warm introductions matter Some of the best business opportunities begin with a simple introduction. After years of working across Manchester's tech, digital and creative sectors, I've built relationships that help connect businesses with people they may never have met otherwise.

Business Development isn't about sending hundreds of cold emails and hoping for the best It's about opening the right doors I help businesses identify the companies they actually want to work with, connect with the right decision-makers, and start conversations #AgentsOf

Networking tip: Don't sell. Solve. Instead of explaining everything you do... Ask someone what challenge they're facing this quarter. People remember those who listen far more than those who pitch. What's your favourite question to ask at networking events? #AgentsOf

Business Development isn't always about finding new people. Sometimes it's about staying connected with the people you already know. Your existing network often contains untapped opportunities, introductions and partnerships. #AgentsOf #FreelanceBusinessDevelopment

A useful networking mindset: Stop looking for clients. Start looking for relationships. Relationships create conversations. Conversations create opportunities. Opportunities create clients. What networking lesson has made the biggest difference to your business?

Not every Business Development activity creates immediate results. Some days it's calls. Some days it's networking. Some days it's simply staying visible. The businesses that consistently win new clients are usually the ones that consistently show up. #AgentsOf

The best question at a networking event isn't "What do you do?" It's: "What are you working on right now?" or "what sort of things are you working on?" That question often leads to deeper conversations, real challenges and genuine opportunities to help. #AgentsOf

Networking events aren't about today. They're about six months from now. Many of the strongest business relationships start with a brief introduction and develop gradually over time. Patience and consistency often outperform urgency. #AgentsOf #FreelanceBusinessDevelopment

Here's a Business Development challenge: For the next 7 days, reach out to one person you've not spoken to in over a year. No sales pitch. No agenda. Just reconnect. You might be surprised where the conversation leads. #AgentsOf #FreelanceBusinessDevelopment

☕ Coffee meetings still work. In a world of automation, AI and endless email campaigns, a genuine face-to-face conversation can still be incredibly powerful. People buy from people. How many in-person meetings do you aim for each month? #AgentsOf #FreelanceBusinessDevelopment

One conversation can change your pipeline. Not because someone buys immediately. But because they introduce you to the right person. Some of the best opportunities I've seen have come from referrals, recommendations and introductions rather than direct sales conversations.

Decision makers rarely buy from strangers. They buy from people they trust. That's why effective Business Development isn't about pitching at every opportunity. It's about consistently showing up, adding value, and staying visible. #AgentsOf #FreelanceBusinessDevelopment

The opportunity wasn't at the networking event. It was in the follow-up. So many people spend hours attending events, collecting business cards and making introductions...then never follow up. How quickly do you follow up after meeting someone new? #AgentsOf

How many genuine conversations with potential customers have you had this week? Not emails sent. Not LinkedIn requests. Actual conversations. Sometimes one good conversation is worth more than hundreds of messages. #AgentsOf #FreelanceBusinessDevelopment

Do you enjoy Business Development... or do you avoid it until you really have to? You're definitely not alone if it's the second one! What's the biggest challenge for you: • Finding leads? • Starting conversations? • Following up? • Closing deals? #AgentsOf