Most agency sales info centers on value discussions and pitch. Suggestions on lead gen and finding opportunities? I’m new to agency biz dev. Sold production before We are regional. Thanks!

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Regional, huh? Lucky.

Hit your network hard. Customize sales collateral. Get it your SMEs excited about your network

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Make sure you’re signed up on your states procurement sites, all of the government RFPs are public and an easy way to find opportunities. Government reviews are also required to share the proposals that were submitted learn your competition and see how people answer some of those questions which aren’t always straightforward

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Thanks for the feedback both!

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