Happy new year! Just a discussion starter: were you able to take some down time over the holidays or were you pitching right up to the end of the year?

Does anyone have any recs on how to find scholarships for executive programs?

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to know from the people who is there in devops/SRE/Kubernates field that how much one can ask or what is the market standard for this SkillSet with 4 years of Industrial experience and 3.3 yrs of relevant? Please help me out if you can. All suggestions are welcome

What can I expect as far as a standard salary increase at my firm? I’m a second year, have been with my firm for just over a year and this will be my first salary increase. Just trying to figure out what to expect/ what the typical jump is in salary. Thanks!

Did you ever do something embarassing or "disreputable" in your younger years that you think people would think "no one that's made partner has ever done that"?

Looking for some direction here from Melbourne community. My fiancé is moving to NZ for school. To be closer to her, I am exploring opportunities in Melbourne. I am a CPA in Canada with 7 years of experience in corporate finance and FP&A under my belt. Would anyone here to open to sharing some tips that may help me transition easily into Australian culture? Specifically - what’s the best avenue to search for jobs as a foreigner? How do you budget for CoL? Are there green spaces in the city?

has anyone been placed on a PIP after signing an ADA? i’m only 2 weeks into my accommodation...

My husband said he would buy me a Rolex as a “push present” for our first child. I would want just a classic, timeless (no pun intended) looking ladies Rolex watch that I can wear for many years to come. Suggestions on a style? I really don’t know anything about them and would like to get some opinions on what people like since there are so many options.

Who wants a referral bonus?

2 in 1 laptop needed for MBA? Helpful at all?

Best resources to become stronger in data analytics?

Anyone still waiting to receive their IL refund for this tax year? I have had no luck reaching them
Over the ph or on the website. Any tips on how to contact and get a status on refund?

With NYC legalizing weed, are there any stocks to watch out for?

Can someone provide budget suggestions after reviewing the following:

Monthly salary: 4400 (after 401k contribution)
Rent: 1500
Utilities: 160ish
Savings: 1000
Groceries: 300
Leftover: 1440 (generally all of it or most spent on going out restaurants/bars/fun stuff)

Additionally I have <1 yr of experience. I’m in between wanting to save more/trying to enjoy the city as much as possible

I just got an offer from RBC for a senior iOS developer position. 100k was the offer. I live in Toronto. It’s less than what I’m making at the moment. What’s the market rate for this role in the area? I haven’t switched jobs in awhile.

What is the best course for SIMs?

Hello, got an offer from AWS for SAP consultant role based of Orlando, Fl.
Base pay : 148k
Joining bonus : 62k (over 2 years)
Stocks : 36 (over 5 years)
Is this less and how much should I negotiate ?

Do you have specific New Years resolutions that relate to biz dev? Would love to see them. Im going to post something of value on linked in each week in an effort to grow my familiarity with folks in my network. For context we are a small production shop with very little in the way of a social media presence.

Anyone have any intel on who led the last review for Wolf/ sub zero? Shot in the dark here for some intel.

What are you doing to drive inbound? How are you marketing your agency? Or do you?

How do agencies prospect for leads? Is there a database that allows companies to submit an RFI/RFP and then agencies just submit to it? How do agencies know when a company wants to be pitched?

Anybody care to share tactics for negotiating rates with procurement? Know they’re bluffing to drive all competing agencies down, but not sure what leverage we have to push back.

Have any of you ever brought in someone to do presentation design training for your agency. Not public speaking, but making the actual deck more interesting? If so, who?

Anyone have any uplifting biz dev stories for the week? Any successes to share?

I find myself looking for a new role in agency / production company biz dev. I co-founded a creative production agency back in 2010. Grew it to a staff of 80 FTE, creating strategic content-driven campaigns for brands, tv networks, streamers, platforms, publishers etc. We developed and produced original TV as well. Around 2016 we positioned the company for sale and then sold in Jan 2019. After going over to the acquirer in 2020, I’m now free for the first time in a long time. What to do?

Anybody have any reliable resources/tricks for generating sales and new biz leads? Looking for something like Radius or Hoovers but, ya know, better. Thanks!

Ok people. The biz dev bowl has to get more active. So few comments. I know we are all stressed out but Jesus our colleagues in creative spend half the day talking shit in their bowl. Try harder!😀

What is the pandemic version of "let's grab coffee". as a biz dev person I am struggling with how to make that initial connection. I offer up calls and/or zooms. Let us know if you have a good tip on how to break the ice with new biz/ get new potential clients interested.

Hey! First timer. I’m moving over into biz dev and am trying to get a better handle on how you all do this thing!
Is there anything you wish you knew earlier on? Any tips for this new comer is very appreciated

Hi everyone, I'm so glad I found this bowl! Feels a little quiet lately, anyone have any wins or insights they're dying to share with like-minded folks?

I'll start: I want my agency to speak to...

To people working in New Business: What’s your favorite part about it? Whats your biggest motivation to be in New Business?

Any McCann NY new business fish in here? I see you have an opening and would love to get the inside scoop.

Thinking about biz dev on the media agency side: How do you find newness in strategy to get clients excited? Isn’t it 100% data now? As if media wasn’t unsexy enough.
How do media agencies do it?

Has anyone ever attended one of these events put on by companies like Richmond events? These are the events where they invite CMO types and agencies and other industry suppliers get one-on-ones.

How much is an ANA membership (small firm)?

Fishies, I am hiring a partner in crime to help me introduce PETERMAYER to the national stage. This isn't your typical biz dev role - it's designed to be a hybrid/cross-discipline role for someone who wants to use their full creative, strategic brain and most definitely NOT stay in their lane. Know anyone that sounds like that, send them my way! (Agency is full-time flex/hybrid, but a desire to be NOLA-based is strongly preferred; however remote may be negotiable.)

Hello biz dev folks! How are pitches going? I know summer is upon us but curious if the threat of recession is affecting anyone. I had my first client say they were holding off on an initiative due to that. But it could just be a good excuse. 😂.