WOW this book is amazing! I think everyone in new business needs to read this book ASAP. It completely changed my way of thinking and approaching new business. Highly recommended.

Anyone have a good therapist in the ATL that they would recommend? Need someone who works on weekends and is preferably in Midtown/downtown/4th Ward area. Thanks y’all!

I have been trying to exit consulting for a while now. I am gonna get the EAD card for Gc somewhere around mid next year. Should I wait till I get it or should I make a move? Reason I ask is I’m getting very few callbacks and I think it’s coz I’m on a H1.

Brought too much pears from Costco. Trying to pimp them out to my family.

At what age did you stop comparing yourself to others and became comfortable with your own path? I can’t stop comparing myself to others who come from more wealth, have more wealth, and are better looking than me. Also have a history of self loathing which doesn’t help.

What are the healthiest oils to cook with?

What is a good salary expectation for senior writer?

Let’s collaborate and share ideas during the academic year! Follow me on IG @bigapplesocialstudies

Can anyone please share the experience to allocate the project after joining. Experience in Java backend. Is there any tips to allocate project before joining or after joining. Thank you. @

Hey everyone. I found out we are expecting our first child and I’m really nervous. I got into consulting one year ago and I’m up for promotion this year. With timing of our performance conversations I would have to inform I’m pregnant before outcomes - then shortly after the promotion effective date I would go on a leave for due date. I’ve worked really hard and I’m worried our wonderful news will throw chances with this :(- also if I don’t get promoted pretty sure it’s up or out. Any advice?

Anyone have gallstones or cholestasis during pregnancy? I was diagnosed this weekend at 28 weeks. Going through a gallbladder attack as I type this 😢

At 29 weeks. What are the things to start doing now? Feeling a bit anxious about the closing D date. How can I be better prepared. Have already signed up for birthing classes in Sept and am doing prenatal exercises.

Did you do the NIPT? I just had my first prenatal appt and they scheduled me for the NIPT at 10 weeks. I’m a little nervous and anxious. Did anyone get it and got a false positive? Do you not recommend it? I wish I could ask family but we’re not telling anyone until the 12 weeks mark.

Joe Biden is done. Do the Democrats seriously not have a single candidate they can run that can actually beat Trump?

Looks like we've grown a little bit! Any midweek casual chat?

I'm heading up north for a two day assignment. Looking forward to constant wind and rain!

Which industry (Healthcare vs. Financial Services) has the higher demand for privacy professionals (risk and compliance)?

Hey all, new to this bowl. Currently a Tech Recruiter and eventually want to make the transition into a HRBP or HR Generalist role. Would love to hear from anyone who started in recruiting then transitioned into another area of HR. Have been thinking of either working on PHR certification or MBA with focus in HR mgt. Thanks!

Anyone here work or has interviewed for a data science role at DataRobot? Would love to get some insight. Third interview coming up.

Almost 4YOE at Big 4 TAS. Seen high turnovers this year. Thoughts on the following options: FPA vs. CorpDev vs. MM IB vs. MBA to BB/EB or MBB?

Are you a napper? If so, do you think it helps you? I’ve never been one to take a nap or even really consider it, but I have some friends who nap regularly (most days for a refresh) and seem to love it.

I've been starting to work more in new biz at my agency and the president said in a meeting this afternoon that he wants to increase our close rate to "at least 50%" once we're at the pitch stage.

Anyone know of great junior talent looking to get into New Biz? We’re hiring

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.

What do you guys think about consultants that charge agencies for their services? I’m new to the model and curious if it ends up being worthwhile?

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?

Does anyone know where to source an updated list of search consultants. My 4A’s list is terribly outdated.

Anyone going to Mirren next week?

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

Thinking about trying to change into a career in new biz dev. What is the earnings potential of top new biz dev people in the US? For example “Head Of” or CMO level at well known agencies?

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. 😂.

How can I develop new business as part of the analytics team?

Besides the infamous google sheet and Glassdoor, where are you all looking to make sure you’re been compensated appropriately? I feel like our little niche is tricky to do proper comp research on, but it’s possible I’m missing something…

New Biz friends! Is anyone hiring for AE level New Business roles in NYC? I’ve done some LinkedIn and company-specific searches but you never know what’s not published. Thanks in advance

Does anyone have a great system for compiling and storing creds/caps? I dig through old decks constantly to find specific language and case studies. We have a system but we need to upgrade

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?

Anyone know of or use a good pitch strategy guide/template that helps focus and structure the final deck? Any best practices you could share would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi! Has anyone gone to one of the GDS group CMO Insight Summits? Is it worth the large price tag?

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?

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.