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 6. Rondi Allan

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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