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A guide to our BD Boot Camp
A guide to our BD Boot Camp. What it is, who it’s for and how to get the most out of it
Random acts of marketing
Here’s why consistent marketing beats random bursts, and how to fix it for good.
Between the tidal wave and the cliffs
Running a small business can feel like captaining a ship through a storm.
We sat down with Steve Pannett
We sat down with Steve to find out what he’s brought with him, and why the only danger is in playing it safe.
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.