The BD Guild May 22nd meeting in Phoenix touched on a topic near and dear to many – the “Go / No-Go Decision-Making Process”. From a BD Guild perspective, it is often the place where operations and BD meet. It must have stricken a chord – the room was filled with 70 BD and operations…Read More
CBD 2018 Curriculum and Registration is Live!
In keeping with its mission “To be the Premier Source of Education, Coaching, and Support for the Business Development Profession,” The Business Development Guild is proud and excited to announce its 2018 Certified Business Developer (CBD) curriculum and registration is live on the Guild Website The curriculum is a comprehensive view of the numerous aspects,…Read More
Making the Most of Your Association Memberships
BD Guild September 26th meeting addressed a topic that goes to the core of most business development strategies: Making the most of your trade association memberships. Most would generally acknowledge the “why” and “how to”, but the panel which consisted of seasoned BD professionals and entrepreneurs peeled away the layers and got to the heart…Read More
What, Exactly, Is Business Development?
Scott Pollack posted this on Forbes and from our perspective, it’s worth a read! “I do biz dev.” Few times in history have more ambiguous words been spoken. Ask ten “VPs of Business Development” or similarly business card-ed folks what is business development, and you’re likely to get just as many answers. “Business development is…Read More
May Meeting Preview/CBD Certification Update
With about a month remaining until the latest addition of The Business Development Guild’s Meeting Series, it’s time to give a little preview of what is in store! On the 23rd of May, a “Member’s Meeting” will be taking place at the Esplanade at the Biltmore from 3PM to 6PM. In terms of what is in…Read More
March Meeting Thoughts
Although March Madness is heading to the desert in less than a week’s time, there was no real madness to report of at the latest installment of The Business Development Guild! Tuesday the 21st set the scene for a member meeting amongst a panel and attendees at the Esplanade Center at the Biltmore. More than 75 attendees…Read More
March Meeting Madness – Going To Market Strategies
Here’s to a BD Guild meeting coming up soon! On March 21st, “The Business Development Guild” will be hosting yet another thought provoking exchange with the topic of “Going to Market Strategies” at hand. “Business Development and Operations have different but equally important roles and perspectives”. This statement sets up a riveting conversation to be had about…Read More
January’s Member Meeting: Follow-Up
New year, new meeting! The Business Development Guild is thankful to start off 2017 with a new location for member meetings going forward. Special thank you to the Esplanade for hosting previous events, as they were always a great success! The new setting for meetings brought some extra perks this go around, with features such…Read More
Get Ready For Our January Member Meeting the 24th!
We are kicking off 2017 with a topic near and dear to many – giving back as part of a corporate model. Come listen, learn and engage on giving back initiatives and how individuals and companies have maintained this approach to the community, employee engagement, good will and business development. Recent meetings have been riveting…Read More
CHEERS TO OUR HOLIDAY MEET-UP!
Thank you to Virtu Honest Craft for hosting The Business Development Guild’s “Members Only and Advisory Board Holiday Meet-Up”! The stage was set with a gorgeous outdoor patio, wine and appetizers, and some insightful conversation amongst all the attendees. Advisory board members and BD Guild members were greeted by the likes of Joe McGovern and Sue…Read More