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!😀

Anyone else worried about layoffs? I lost my double dip job so now I have to rely on one freelance salary.

I am looking for a SQL Database Admin/ any similar role in JPMorgan with 2.5 YOE.
Anyone can refer me for this position?

Privacy fish - Anyone taken the CIPM and can share what the exam is like?

Content outline seems like application of standard consulting approach, so how do they test it on an exam?

What book or content do you wish existed for small firms or solos?

Anyone else feel busier than before? I’m thankful for the job security in med mal, but would also like a little break to deal with everything going on.

Anyone successfully exited from fraud/litigation accounting role to other consulting or industry roles? What’s the current role? Every recruiter I talked to is saying how niche the dispute/litigation area is and it is extremely difficult to transfer out of it

Joined LTI yesterday, unable to login to ssc, medibuddy etc... Will it take time?

How much hikes can be expected this year?

Making a huge mistake at work today and I haven't been with the firm for a year yet. I feel extremly horrible. How do I rebound from this? Crossing fingers I am not getting fire/layoff

Happy first day to everyone starting their new job today! My laptop is scheduled to be delivered by 8pm today so just phone calls for me today.

How many here have an instagram account just for their dog? 👋 lets follow each other?

Received offer letter with mentioned that at "TCS Kolkata". Can it be considered that my base/work location is also Kolkata (*as i need this). Or is there any chance that after project allocation it may be changed and forcefully transferred to any other location without my consent?

What is BNI?

All the Business Associates,
What pay are they offering?? And ESOPS?

Any Chinese Creative here? Copy/Art? Or CD level and up? Been working for 6 years and I am the only Chinese Creative at every single place I’ve worked.

JP Morgan direct payroll... Or Xoriant payroll client Morgan Stanley

I could be watching the man burn right now but I was too jaded to get up there this year.

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.

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

Say we’ve got a pitch in 3 weeks. What’s a typical fee for a freelance strategist to lead the strategy and work with the team to build the deck? How much would they make in that gig?

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!

Curious about the biz dev career track. Have you stayed in biz dev your whole career? Or did you start in biz dev and use it to move into another role? What did you move into and how?

Hi all! First : shout out to the folks who sold the super bowl clients! Question for all. What tools are you using for biz dev? For finding clients specifically. We are a video production house so our needs may be different but we want to grow direct to client work as well. I know of winmo, agency access and agency source. Any other online tools you are using? Thanks!

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...

What is working for people to drive intro meeting opportunity. ? How are you breaking thru and getting someone to agree to an exploratory meeting?

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?

How much is an ANA membership (small firm)?

What’s your policy for uploading creative work from pitches to your portfolio? Of course it has to be password protected, but do you only upload work from pitches that you win?

what’s the longest written response you’ve ever submitted (include font size)

Any new biz roles open in NY? I’m looking for Account Supervisor level! I’m struggling to find New Business roles in general, I feel sometimes it can be such a niche search. Any tips / words of wisdom?

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?

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?

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!

$100K for high preforming business development manager in NY reasonable ask?

What are your thoughts on new business right now in general? Working on your agency's presence, reaching out to current clients, finding new industries or suggesting internal changes at home?

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. 😂.

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