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This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,

founder & host of 33voices®.

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Ellen DaSilvais a senior analyst of the business operations team at Twitter, which

strategically targets revenue oppor-tunities for the company.

@pandc

Alex Taubis the cofounder of SocialRank, a

tool that helps brands find out better information about the people who

follow them on social networks.

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Those who approach business development with the singular objective of adding exponential value

raraely leave empty handed.Figure out the one thing only you can provide.

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Those who approach business development with the singular objective of adding exponential value

raraely leave empty handed.Figure out the one thing only you can provide.

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Winning partnerships always adhere to these four golden rules:

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Winning partnerships always adhere to these four golden rules:

Clearly demonstrate how you’ll increase revenue or profits

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Winning partnerships always adhere to these four golden rules:

Clearly demonstrate how you’ll decrease costs

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Winning partnerships always adhere to these four golden rules:

Clearly demonstrate how you’ll increase their user base

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Winning partnerships always adhere to these four golden rules:

Clearly demonstrate how you’ll improve their product

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Consider these credentials before hiring your next Business Development associate:

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Consider these credentials before hiring your next Business Development associate:

Demonstrated self-confidence

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Consider these credentials before hiring your next Business Development associate:

A relevant pre-existing network

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Consider these credentials before hiring your next Business Development associate:

A creative approach to identifying and seizing opportunity

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Consider these credentials before hiring your next Business Development associate:

An engaged learner and self-starter

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Consider these credentials before hiring your next Business Development associate:

Demonstrated problem solving skills

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Don’t confuse business development with sales;

the former is the first step towards identifying

a relevant problem to solve.

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Avoid the hassle - connect with the right person:In a product partnership, seek out the lead engineer or head of product.

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Avoid the hassle - connect with the right person:In a brand partnership, connect with someone in marketing or product.

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Avoid the hassle - connect with the right person:

In a distribution partnership, look to your counterpart or the partnership professional.

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A great pitch tells a story - and the best ones stand apart when they:

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A great pitch tells a story - and the best ones stand apart when they:

Identify the potential partner’s most important & urgent business objectives

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A great pitch tells a story - and the best ones stand apart when they:

Demonstrate the actual product or service experience

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A great pitch tells a story - and the best ones stand apart when they:

Are explicit in identifying the next steps

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Keep these five tips from Phillip Eubanks when crafting your next partnership contract:

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Keep these five tips from Phillip Eubanks when crafting your next partnership contract:

The simpler, the better

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Keep these five tips from Phillip Eubanks when crafting your next partnership contract:

Lose the legalese

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Keep these five tips from Phillip Eubanks when crafting your next partnership contract:

standardize

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Keep these five tips from Phillip Eubanks when crafting your next partnership contract:

Consider the tech

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Keep these five tips from Phillip Eubanks when crafting your next partnership contract:

renewal

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Scott Britton on how to sell a product that doesn’t yet exist -

Vapor Sale:The key to pre selling is understanding what someone wants …. Develop a deep understanding of what the other person wants, and craft an irresistible offer that inspires her to put some skin in the game.

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Keep the bar really high for who gets your time and attention & make it a priority to remember the stories and histories of others.

- Charlie O’Donnell on being a connector

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In the end, people won’t care what your product costs

if they understand what its worth;

Be one of a kind.

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If you had to choose only one word to describe your pitch, what would it be?

REALLY REFLECT...