139 - What IS Business Development?

The words “business development” get tossed around frequently and there are plenty of people whose titles include “business development,’’ but what exactly is it? Seth Schachner founder of StratAmericas joins me to define and expand on all things that are business development. Seth explains the importance of partnerships and audience building. Today’s business development activities are different today than a few decades ago in light of the technologies employed. Regardless, one thing hasn’t changed over the years: Without business development, you have no business!