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Is Business Development Mainly About Connections?
AI generated One of the most common questions I hear from potential clients is: "How well are you connected in industry X?" The...

Konstantin Gridin
3 days ago


How we helped a Consulting Company Enter the GCC Market
As someone running a consultancy myself, I fully understand the ambitions of other consultants aiming to win clients in the GCC....

Konstantin Gridin
Jun 12


What It Really Means to Be 100% Honest with a Consulting Client
“Honesty” is a word almost every consultant claims to live by. It's proudly written into mission statements and introduced in every...

Konstantin Gridin
Jun 5


How important is honesty in business?
In my work and experience, I’ve seen businesses raise millions, gain media attention, and scale quickly. And I’ve also seen some of those...

Konstantin Gridin
May 27


Pricing Smart: Lessons from Real Client Work
Not long ago, I had a conversation with a potential client who complained that his clients in Saudi Arabia were asking for excessive...

Konstantin Gridin
May 8


My Learnings from Top Arab Business Leaders
Over the past few weeks, I’ve immersed myself in interviews with some of the most influential business figures from the UAE and Saudi...

Konstantin Gridin
Apr 23


The New Investment Paradigm: Rethinking Risk in an Unpredictable World
For decades, a familiar mantra guided the decisions of traditional investors: “money loves silence.” This principle favored low-risk...

Konstantin Gridin
Apr 18


Holding Webinars for C-Suite Leaders in the GCC: How and Why?
Since 2020, I’ve been exploring webinars as a tool for lead generation and relationship building. After running a mix of global events...

Konstantin Gridin
Apr 11


How to Stand Out from the Crowd in the Modern B2B Game?
Every week, I get 5-10 connection requests on Linkedin, who try to sell me their products or services. If I accept an invitation, the...

Konstantin Gridin
Mar 31


How to Connect with Top CEOs Without Personal Introductions
Reaching high-level decision-makers has always been a challenge. In 2024, we successfully connected with one of the most influential CEOs...

Konstantin Gridin
Mar 24


How Are CEOs Using Social Media and How to Get Their Attention?
Contrary to the common belief that CEOs don’t have time for social media, this is far from true. In a recent lead generation campaign, we...

Konstantin Gridin
Mar 17


LEAP, GITEX, Web Summit Qatar: Your Guide to the Top Tech Events of the Arab Gulf
Photos: Informa, GITEX, Web Summit Qatar The start of Ramadan in the Arab world also marks the end of a business season. For the regional...

Konstantin Gridin
Mar 4


What Does It Take to Attract a Tech Investor from the Arab Gulf?
The LEAP 2025 tech conference in Saudi Arabia saw a massive $25 billion investment surge from global tech leaders. Key players like...

Konstantin Gridin
Feb 24


How the UAE and Saudi Arabia Compete on AI on the Global Scale
Just one week ago, a $14.9 billion AI investment was unveiled at LEAP 2025, a global tech event held in Riyadh. Several global tech...

Konstantin Gridin
Feb 18


5 most common mistakes of international B2Bs entering the Saudi market
Since I started assisting international companies in Saudi, I have witnessed numerous companies failing there, if not hundreds. The...

Konstantin Gridin
Feb 10


How Arab Gulf expands its economic power via global investments
Just one week ago, a few days after US President Donald Trump's re-election, the investment world witnessed a historic commitment: Saudi...

Konstantin Gridin
Feb 4


UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC’s Commitment to Global Green Energy Investments
Noor Energy1in the UAE. Photo by ACWA Power As the world intensifies efforts toward a sustainable and green future, the Gulf countries...

Konstantin Gridin
Feb 3


UAE and Saudi Arabia: Competition driving GCC growth
Dubai skyline at sunset The UAE vs Saudi Arabia: competition driving the GCC growth The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia...

Konstantin Gridin
Jan 28


“Chase and fail” vs “Attract quietly”: which way do you do your sales?
I have been in business for more than 20 years, doing B2B sales for almost 15 years. My bosses and mentors always taught me to follow up...

Konstantin Gridin
Jan 12


My story of dealing with a Saudi investor
8 years ago, I secured a 7-figure investment deal from a Saudi investor. When I got his signature on the investment contract, I thought I...

Konstantin Gridin
Jan 6
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