--- title: BD Different --- [![logo-full-colour-1](https://propense.ai/hubfs/logo-full-colour-1.png)](https://propense.ai?hsLang=en) - [Benchmark Your Firm](https://propense.ai/cross-selling-benchmark?hsLang=en) - [Platform](https://propense.ai/product?hsLang=en) - Solutions - [Accounting](https://propense.ai/accountingfirms?hsLang=en) - [Legal](https://propense.ai/lawfirms?hsLang=en) - [Pricing](https://propense.ai/pricing-1?hsLang=en) - [Client Results](https://propense.ai/case-studies-blogs?hsLang=en) - Use Cases - [Solving Adoption](https://propense.ai/adoption?hsLang=en) - [Ai Layers in Propense](https://propense.ai/ai-layers?hsLang=en) - [Careers](https://propense.ai/career?hsLang=en) - [Adoption](https://propense.ai/driving-adoption?hsLang=en) - [Data Feed Library](https://propense.ai/data-feed-library?hsLang=en) - [Consulting](https://propense.ai/consulting-partners?hsLang=en) - [Our Vision](https://propense.ai/vision?hsLang=en) [Book a Demo](https://propense.ai/evaluation-process?hsLang=en) ## BD Different: Enabling the Modern Day Rainmaker Rainmakers are those who have distinguished themselves from their industry. They are efficient, focused professionals who know that developing progressive best practices will allow them to soar. Our goal is to create a space for the new era of Rainmaker - a space dedicated to sharing insights, market trends, up-and-coming technologies, and expertise among the future leaders of the professional service industry. Let’s learn how to BD Different, together.  [Nominate a Professional](https://www.hubspot.com/) [Apply to be a Member](https://www.hubspot.com/) ![Propense.ai Blog Banners-2](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Propense.ai%20Blog%20Banners-2.png?width=500&height=281&name=Propense.ai%20Blog%20Banners-2.png "Propense.ai Blog Banners-2") Propense.ai # BD Different: Enabling the Modern Day Rainmaker Rainmakers are those who distinguish themselves from their industry. They are efficient, focused professionals who know that developing progressive best practices will allow them to soar. Our goal is to create a space for the new era of Rainmaker - a space dedicated to sharing insights, market trends, up-and-coming technologies, and expertise among the future leaders of the professional services industry. Let’s learn how to BD Different, together.  [Nominate a Professional](https://share.hsforms.com/1NfaMScRAR4uslpF9WTmRPAdxy3n) [Apply to be a Member](https://share.hsforms.com/188w_kwMETJWCMmnIJe-pAAdxy3n) ## The Thought Leaders Each Thought Leader will represent a critical element of the BD process. Their areas of expertise are as follows: - Jeff Antaya, Former CMO of Plante Moran: - David Toth: - James Fielding: - Amy Franko: - Wayne Larson: - Alan Whitman - Alex Drost - Bruce Ditman - ![Jeff Antaya](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeff%20Antaya-2.jpg?width=3390&height=3515&name=Jeff%20Antaya-2.jpg) Jeff Antaya - ![David Toth-1](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/David%20Toth-1.jpeg?width=200&height=200&name=David%20Toth-1.jpeg) David Toth - ![James Fielding-1](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/James%20Fielding-1.jpeg?width=200&height=200&name=James%20Fielding-1.jpeg) James Fielding - ![Amy Franko](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Amy%20Franko.jpeg?width=3981&height=3201&name=Amy%20Franko.jpeg) Amy Franko - ![Wayne Larson](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Wayne%20Larson.jpeg?width=200&height=200&name=Wayne%20Larson.jpeg) Wayne Larson - ![Alan Whitman](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Alan%20Whitman.jpg?width=960&height=500&name=Alan%20Whitman.jpg) Alan Whitman - ![Alex Drost](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Alex%20Drost.jpg?width=650&height=520&name=Alex%20Drost.jpg) Alex Drost - ![Timothy Keith](https://propense.ai/hs-fs/hubfs/Timothy%20Keith.jpg?width=2560&height=1454&name=Timothy%20Keith.jpg) Timothy Keith - ![](https://7528302.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528302/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/slider-light-image.jpg) Hover message # Meet our Thought Leaders ### Alan Whitman Former CEO of Baker Tilly US, **What your C-Suite isn’t telling you about their BD goals** ### Alex Drost Managing Principal of Connection Builders **How Private Equity Changes the role of the Professional** ### Amy Franko Sales and Growth Strategist of Amy Franko Associates. **Developing an Individual Sales Plan** ### Bruce Ditman Managing Partner of Chief Seconds **Defining the Discourse** ### Danielle Berg Founder of Evolve Partners **Creating Strategic Differentiation through Client and Employee Experience** ### David Toth Chief Growth Officer of Winding River Consulting **Transitioning from Traditional Marketing to Digitally-Empowered Practice Growth Teams** ### James Fielding Founder & Partner of Ummbrella: The Growth Agency **Building a Data Culture within Your Firm** ### Janet Altman Chief Marketing Officer of Kaufman Rossin **Leveraging your Strengths** ### Jeff Antaya Former Chief Marketing Officer of Plante Moran **Generating Leads as a Seller-doer** ### Paula Zirinsky Founder of Zirinsky Strategy **Building your Professional Brand and Thought Leadership Status** ### Wayne Larson Owner of A-Sesh Tech Stack **Making CRM Work for your Book** # Member Benefits ## Spotlight Branding Participate in publications, video interviews, and ideation to grow your personal brand ## Access to our Thought Leaders Learn from those who have paved the way ## Monthly Publications Keep up to date with the Professional Services industry through curated articles and publications from our Thought Leaders # Built for Professional Services Discover how our product is specifically designed for the intricacies and demands of accounting and legal work. 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