Business Development Masterclasses That Feel Natural And Effective.

Do you feel like you should be doing more business development, but you’re stuck relying on the same events, the same contacts, and the same approach?

In today’s market, that old playbook doesn’t go far. Client expectations are changing fast, and factors like AI, technology, remote working, inclusion, and shifting generations are reshaping how relationships are built and how firms win work.

Our BD Masterclass training session gives your team a clearer understanding of what business development looks like in practice, and how to approach it in a way that feels natural, consistent, and commercially effective.

This session is designed for partners, associates, senior fee earners, and client-facing professionals who are expected to contribute to BD and want a stronger, more structured approach.

Our Approach To BD Masterclass Training

Here’s what makes our BD Masterclass different. It’s an engaging, in-person session delivered at your office by business development experts Lara Squires and Bernard Savage (Director of Size 10½ Boots).

Rather than theory-led training, this session is grounded in what’s happening in the market right now and what firms need to do to stay competitive. It brings together marketing and business development in a way that helps your team focus on the activity that genuinely drives growth, not just what feels familiar.

It’s designed to work for a range of personalities and experience levels, giving your team practical ideas, sharper thinking, and a more confident approach to BD that they can start using immediately.

What Our BD Masterclass Training Covers

We’ll break BD into clear steps, focusing on relationships, opportunities and long-term consistency. We will cover:

  • The difference between marketing and business development (and why it matters)
  • How to apply the latest thinking in marketing and BD to attract better business
  • Case studies and success stories from comparable regional UK law firms
  • Shared BD and marketing best practices across your team
  • Time-saving techniques to improve return on time from promotional activity
  • How to make your marketing budget go further
  • Building the foundations of a personalised BD plan
  • How to approach future BD initiatives with more confidence and clarity

By the end of the session, your team will have greater confidence in how to approach BD, a clearer understanding of what works today, and ideas they can apply immediately.

Why Choose Us?

We’ve worked with hundreds of law firms, professional services teams, accountants and legal sector suppliers, and many of our team have worked in-house. We understand the realities of building relationships, winning trust, and developing business in reputation-led sectors.

Our sessions are designed to be engaging, relevant, and commercially useful, helping your team move beyond vague BD intentions and towards consistent action.

Get in touch to arrange a bespoke Masterclass for your team.

Alex Bull

Alex Bull

Rix and Kay

"I found the BD masterclass to be such a breath of fresh air. Lara's presentation was fun, engaging, and provided some much-needed structure and guidance that I could use with our solicitors to help them better achieve their marketing goals. Both Lara & Bernard avoided use of the complicated marketing jargon that so often appears within our industry which kept the presentation accessible, but offered valuable expertise that you couldn’t get from anyone else."

Amy hickman

Amy Hickman

Clarkson Wright & Jakes Solicitors

"[This session] supercharged our BD efforts. As marketing experts in the legal sector, Bernard and Lara certainly made it a morning well spent. Armed with heaps of valuable BD tips and anecdotal advice, the session had quite an impact on the team. The morning after, my colleagues were posting on LinkedIn, registering for events and taking action on growing their careers."

Peter Riddlestone

Peter Riddleston

LawNet

"Lara and Bernard presented an excellent seminar for our members. The content was highly relevant and delivered in a really engaging, interactive way. The seminar contained guidance and practical tips that delegates would be able to apply straight away. Thank you!"

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