Secrets of a Rainmaker
Stories behind brilliant BD
Our Business Development podcast sharing practical insight, lived experience and honest conversations about what really drives effective BD.
Business Development Podcast
Episode 7. Sarah Walker
In this 35 min interview, Sarah Walker explores the realities of winning new business, sharing practical insights on building relationships, staying consistent, and taking a long-term approach to growth.
Including:
Crafting strong relationships that lead to future opportunities
Staying visible and consistent to create momentum
Building trust through honest conversations and delivery
Episode 6. Rondi Allan
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In this 28 minute Podcast Rondi Allan Award Winning Business Sustainability Consultant, shares her vast experience, the value of networking and whether 5am starts are benificial.
including:
Crafting a clear message for easy referrals
Staying top-of-mind for potential clients
The importance of taking breaks
Episode 5. James Ebel
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In this 35 minute Podcast James Ebel, Vice Chairman of Newmark Retail, shares his experience and insights on creating long lasting, meaningful relationships.
including:
Why consistency and persistence pays
Building long term trustful relationships
Keeping in contact - keeping front of minddealing with people
Building relationships & credibility is crucial when developing business
Investing time in building relationships is key
Episode 4. Ahmed Al Derzi
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In this 30 minute Podcast Ahmed Al Derzi, ex MD Plexus Ventures and ex CEO Consilient Health, shares his vast experience and tips on starting businesses from scratch as well as continuing to build existing businesses.
including:
Being resiliant and brave
Building the right team
Continued focus on what’s right for the business based on the strategy and also whats not rights here
Episode 3. Rahul Garella
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In this 25 minute Podcast Rahul Garella, Chief Commercial Officer & Co-founder of Wyntra Pharmaceuticals, shares his candid insights and tips on developing business in the Pharmaceutical space.
including:
Building a reputation for being open & transparent when dealing with people
Building relationships & credibility is crucial when developing business
Investing time in building relationships is key
Episode 2. Natalie Douglas
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In this 30 minute Podcast Natalie Douglas, ex CEO of IDIS, Healthcare at Home, now Chair and Advisor to range of start-ups, shares her candid insights and tips on developing business
including:
How to build meaningful relationships
The power of mentoring
Always approach each challenge with passion, determination and a little bit of stubbornness
Episode 1. Bern Gilbey
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In this 40 minute Podcast Bern Gilbey, ex Partner of Squire Patton Boggs, shares over 30 years' of insights and tips on developing business
including:
What initially sparked his interest in BD
How he has utilised BD throughout his career
How the most unexpected places can be the best office for generating new business