Veeam has announced three new appointments to its senior leadership team in a move the firm says will help deepen partner engagement and fast-track its growth ambitions. The reshuffle sees Brandt Urban promoted to chief business development officer (CBDO), while Tony Colon and Michael Rau join the business as chief customer officer (CCO) and vice president of Worldwide Partners, respectively.
Putting yourself out there is difficult. Rejection is tough. And feeling like you've gotten the rug pulled out from under you is the worst. When you're in charge of business development, where you're responsible for growing your revenue within your current client portfolio as well as seeking out new potential opportunities, you can easily vacillate from feeling like a hero to feeling like a zero, depending on what kind of results you're getting from your efforts.
Bowman will continue supporting her VB Group (vbgmarketing.com) clients while adding this new role that aligns with her long-standing commitment to helping transportation companies strengthen communication, compliance outreach, and strategic growth,
Severson will now serve as Vice President, Head of Global Business Development at Sam Altman's AI company. "Joining OpenAI at such a defining moment in technology is an opportunity I couldn't pass up," Severson wrote in his LinkedIn post. "I'm drawn to moments of transformation - and it's rare to be part of something so squarely at the frontier of what's possible."
In her new role, Blank will oversee strategic sales initiatives and business development for Constellation's diverse roster of premier Florida venues - including Pérez Art Museum Miami, Frost Science, Adrienne Arsht Center, Sarasota Art Museum, Norton Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Knoxville Zoo, and SGWS Wynwood - along with a dynamic off-premise catering program serving both Miami and Florida's Gulf Coast.
Lawyers often think advertising will fuel their practice growth, but referral relationships consistently prove more powerful. If you're in personal injury or any consumer-facing practice, strong networks with other lawyers are the most sustainable path to new business. It's not enough to show up once a year at a bar event. You need to build habits around staying in touch, offering value, and staying top of mind. The best rainmakers treat relationship-building like going to the gym; it's part of their routine.
GAIA is revolutionising the legal industry with AI that automates legal work and empowers legal professionals to work more efficiently and effectively. We're building the future of legal technology, and we are looking for a driven, versatile person to help accelerate our growth. The Role We're looking for a determined Intern to work directly with our Head of Sales, Erika Root, to be at the forefront of driving our growth.
But here's the twist. While a predictable formula might ruin a good show, it's really the secret weapon for lawyers looking to grow their books of business. At the heart of every successful rainmaker is a formula, something they created, borrowed, or straight-up stole. For me, it started with wasting an absurd amount of time networking. I had no direction and no results, so I had to develop a formula out of pure necessity to reclaim my time and drive real business.
When I started my coaching practice, I wanted to share my experience and help others avoid the same mistakes I made as an entrepreneur. I quickly realized that my ideal clients are the ones who genuinely value my expertise and can apply what they've learned in their day-to-day business. Tapping into my deep knowledge of the travel industry has helped me attract clients who are the right fit.
Entrepreneurs chasing rapid growth often pour energy into product-market fit, scaling strategies, and fundraising. But there's an unspoken truth in the digital age: None of that matters if your marketing talent can't match the speed of your ambition.
Panera Bread requires developers to commit to opening approximately 15 cafés in six years, reflecting an aggressive schedule demanding substantial financial and operational commitment.
"It's additive because you're helping users figure out the next question they need to ask to make a better decision or figure out what they're trying to do versus just trying to put something in your face."
Almost half of the U.S. workforce now juggles a side hustle alongside their day job. The biggest challenge is figuring out how to build a recognizable brand and generate steady cash flow.
