Coming from an internal recruiting background and starting my own agency for the first time, understanding best practices and the highest leverage approaches to business development felt like a complete black box. With all the "gurus" out there trying to sell you services, it's hard to know what actually works. Keely made it practical, honest, and direct. The specific results I've achieved from the cohort training have been transformative for my approach to client development. Keely taught us how to move from being an order-taker to a consultative partner, and his cold calling techniques gave me concrete tools that I could immediately implement. His frameworks completely changed how I position myself during business development conversations. What I enjoyed most about the cohort was the combination of Keely's direct teaching style with real examples, plus the great Q&A format with a cohort of people who were genuinely excited to learn. Keely didn't just give theory - he showed us exactly how to implement everything from discovery meeting frameworks to proper client communication strategies. The training was so valuable and practical that I'm actually considering having Keely advise me one-on-one to ensure my implementation stays on track and to monitor progress over an extended period. That's how confident I am in his ability to teach us how to sell and close deals in the agency and staffing space. I would absolutely recommend Keely's services to others - he cuts through the noise and gives you actionable strategies that actually work.

Keely delivers a practical, easy-to-follow BD system with real substance. I left the cohort with actionable steps and trackers I could put to use right away. This isn’t theoretical—it’s real-world, get-it-done support. I highly recommend this program to any recruiter.

The cohort has been a great resource for refreshing my Business Development muscles. The power of Keely's info combined with some really smart and dedicated recruiters on the cohort has made the experience immensely valuable. Looking forward to putting everything in action.

After 20 years of recruiting across a lot of areas, the cohort helped me identify my ideal clients and the value I can bring them. Think better outreach and less than random outreach. I have created a strategy to better us my time and improve my outreach to client ration. Kelly is a down to earth approachable coach that makes it make sense. I found the follow up templates a great resource ongoing and reiterates the coaching. Kelly is a great fit for someone looking to build honest, transparent and sincere relationships with clients. Value over volume.

I had the opportunity to work 1:1 with Keely and it was worth every penny! I highly suggest working with Keely if you are an entrepreneur who owns and manages a recruitment/staffing agency. Keely is a BD expert and also offers resources and tools that I would have never come across on my own. He assisted me with business development strategy, building out my pipeline, MPC campaigns, LinkedIn posts, outreach verbiage, strategy for BD calls and so much more! I can't recommend Keely enough and look forward to continuing to work with him.

Keely recently worked with two of our team members to help them build a more systematic and repeatable approach to BD, and the results were immediate. Keely has a rare ability to break down the fundamentals, simplify the process, and give people tools they can put into play almost immediately. If you’re looking for someone who can sharpen your team’s BD habits and raise their confidence and clarity, Keely’s the real deal!

Keely has improved by BD organization and automation so that I have campaigns running at all times. They are not intricate or impersonal rather they are simple and authentically me. My business is only 10-months old but it is well-poised to grow next year with the tools and techniques that Keely and I have implemented. Keely is a very smart, principled and authentic person. I know that he will always try to help even after we have stopped working together. He listens well and I feel like I have a sounding board in him moving forward. If you are struggling with how to go about BD in recruitment, I highly recommend hiring Keely. He will first understand where you are struggling and then put together a plan to address. First and foremost, he wants to make sure that he is adding value so he will check in along the way to ensure that everything is working well for you.

We hired Keely as a sales consultant to help us build a more structured sales process. As a growing consulting, staffing, and training firm, we needed help laying the foundation for scaling, and Keely played a key role in getting us moving in the right direction. He helped us develop a solid framework, prioritize the right activities, and give us the push we needed to stop overthinking and start taking action. What I appreciated most was his attitude; he’s easy to work with, down to earth, and genuinely wants to help. Keely’s approach felt practical and tailored to where we were as a business. It wasn’t filled with fluff or theory, it was about doing the work and moving forward. I’d definitely recommend working with him if you're looking to start or tighten up your sales process and get real momentum.

Keely was immensely helpful in helping me organize my BD process and efforts. He did everything from providing me with the tools and resources to think through what I wanted an outreach cadence to look like, to helping me on the spot with client and prospective client conversations. He helped me have much more effective conversations with prospects such that I was qualifying business better on the front end, setting better expectations, and working on more fillable roles. Once we had generated $300k+ in pipeline, he moved into more day to day coaching of "how do I handle x or y." As a high performing former recruiter himself, his experience and knowledge was invaluable for me in equipping me to have the tough conversations associated with this job. I can't recommend working with Keely enough!! He helped me generate leads, win better clients, develop my client relationships, and make more placements. Everything you could ask for in a coach!

Keely was fantastic to work with overall. I've worked with him for several months. My only regret is not putting forth the money to work with Keely sooner. Not only does he give astounding feedback, he works with you as a partner to help scale your book of business and personal growth. Keely has been able to mentor me working as a full desk recruiter at a large national firm, before helping encourage the idea of starting my own. Since, Keely has been always consistent of giving critical feedback and suggestive ways to improve business development and client relationships. Prior to meeting with Keely, I had minimal structure. He offered different strategies to help scale and be more knowledageable and an industry expert.

Before working with Keely, we had no clear niche and struggled to focus our business development efforts. His expertise helped us define our niche, implement a solid business development strategy, and align our approach with market demands. The results speak for themselves—since partnering with Keely, we’ve confidently signed seven new contracts and established a stronger presence in our target industries. His unique perspective, strategic guidance, and dedication to our success have been transformative. We highly recommend his services to anyone looking to grow and refine their business!

"Working with Keely has been a game-changer for me. Not only has he taught me the fundamentals of business development, like defining my ideal client profiles (ICPs), but I’ve also gained invaluable insights into systems, AI, and streamlining operations through his coaching. His approachable style makes it easy to ask even the smallest questions without hesitation. I genuinely look forward to both our group sessions and 1:1 coaching. Since joining, I feel more energized and confident. In just a few months, I’ve spoken at two conferences, created impactful LinkedIn content, and gained a clear understanding of how branding and content can drive sales. Thanks to Keely, I'm no longer intimidated by business development. I’m motivated, confident, and excited about the future of my business!"