Surrounded by Gratitude: Growing, Giving, and Going After What’s Next
This week, I paused long enough to blow out a candle.
Not in a boardroom or a meeting , but at a dinner table, surrounded by the people who remind me why I work so hard in the first place. Family, friends, and well-wishers filled the week with love, laughter, and a reminder that life , and business, are both built on relationships.
It’s easy to get caught up in strategy sessions, client deadlines, and growth goals, but moments like these bring everything back into focus: the reason we grow is so we can give more.
At Prime Time, that belief runs deep. We’ve built this agency on relationships: with clients, collaborators, and our community. Every project begins with a story, every campaign with a purpose, and every new connection with possibility.
The Heart of Business Development
In marketing, “business development” can sound like a fancy way to say “find more clients.” But in reality, it’s about connection. It’s about finding the people and projects that align with your values, and building something meaningful together.
At Prime Time, our process starts with listening. Before we talk strategy or design, we focus on understanding who our clients are, what they care about, and how we can help them grow. That’s the core of our development process, not just acquiring clients, but creating partnerships rooted in trust and shared vision.
Relationships That Fuel Growth
Every conversation matters , from the quick message that leads to a coffee meeting, to the years-long partnerships that grow into lasting friendships. Business development isn’t a single step; it’s a cycle of learning, serving, and growing together.
I’m reminded daily that our greatest successes come from people: the clients who trust us with their brands, the team members who pour creativity into every detail, and the community that continues to cheer us on. Those relationships are the real ROI.
A Season for Gratitude and Growth
This birthday was a celebration of more than just another year, it was a celebration of progress, resilience, and purpose. I’m proud of how far Prime Time has come, and excited about what’s ahead.
As we continue refining our business development process, expanding into a new market, and strengthening our systems, the goal remains the same: to grow a business that reflects gratitude, creativity, and community.
Because the best kind of growth doesn’t just happen on paper, it happens in people.
Closing Thoughts
So here’s to another year of connection, collaboration, and creativity. To the clients who trust us, the partners who believe in us, and the family and friends who keep us grounded — thank you!
And to everyone chasing growth: pause long enough to celebrate how far you’ve come. Sometimes the spark that keeps everything going starts with a single candle.