Insight - Make the Break

What is a BD Health Check?

A BD Health Check is an independent, structured look at the commercial health of a business

When to get off the tools

As your business grows, when is it time to get off the tools and let your team do what you hired them for?

We sat down with Hannah Fullegar

We sat down with Hannah to find out what she’s been up to and what she’s itching to get stuck into.

WindEurope Madrid 2026

WindEurope 2026 landed in Madrid with record footfall and an optimistic mood. Here’s Stu’s take on the trends, tech and atmosphere.

Why renewables?

Stu shares why he left a successful marketing career to build Make the Break, and why the renewable energy sector felt like the missing piece.

Getting the most out of LinkedIn: A practical guide

You know LinkedIn matters, but is your profile actually working for you?

Getting the Most Out of Webinars: A Strategic Guide

Get the most out of webinars – one of the most effective marketing tools in renewable energy

Yes, we’re really recommending a Google Sheet in 2026

The humble google sheet can play a key role in BD list building even in a world of AI, automation and CRMs

Hiring for a: Lead Graphic Designer

We’re looking for an experienced and versatile Lead Graphic Designer that can bring Make the Break’s renewable energy clients’ brands to life.

It’s never a case of just following up

“Just following up” is where deals go to die. After investing time and energy at industry events, your follow-up needs to position you as a peer worth their immediate attention.

What can consultancies learn from the service industry?

What can B2B businesses learn from retail, hospitality and other consumer facing industries to keep the people within the companies we work with happy, engaged and keen to keep working with us?

Energy Roundtable: Celtic Seas, Solar and Supply Chain Reality

Chairing Accuity’s South West energy roundtable: Celtic Sea wind, solar innovation, policy chaos – and connections that could become tomorrow’s partnerships

Are your meetings too long or are they actually too shallow?

Meetings aren’t too long—they’re too shallow. Stop optimising for efficiency and start designing for the decisions that matter.

We’ve Grown Up

Five years ago, Make the Break was founded in a spare room. Today, we’re a focused team helping renewable energy companies.

Be a sales GROWPRO

We’ve been working on the GROWPRO Discovery Model – a structured framework that’s transformed how our renewable energy clients approach sales conversations.

Why Webinars Are Still Winning Business in Renewables

In a world where it feels like every marketing post is AI-related, here’s a spotlight on a more established tactic. Let’s talk renewable energy webinars.

The 3-2-1 content strategy: Powering growth in your business

In rapidly moving business sectors, effectively communicating your value proposition is essential for growth.

When to move from founder-led sales?

In the early phase, founder-led sales are often the best route. The founders have the passion, knowledge, and authenticity to excel at sales. But when is the right time to move from founder-led sales and bring in a dedicated professional?