Welcome to the Dealmakers Digest

Hi everyone, welcome to my blog that is aimed at helping you get better at building value through strategic partnerships. Over my career I've tried to find resources that help me become better at doing deals, I've found some but there isn't a lot. So I decided to create this resource which is a part of me giving back, and shift from becoming a content consumer to a creator. I'm on a journey and would love for you to join me as we learn along the way.

In this website you'll find me putting up posts about resources I come across, methodologies and making general comments about deals I see in the industry. Follow me on X and let me know your thoughts, ask questions and let's engage. I'm going to make a concerted effort to use social media to actually be social versus a way for me to just show off partnerships I've done.

What should you hope to learn from me?

1. What the difference is between sales, strategic partnerships & business development

2. Tools on how to create value through relationships

3. Insights on how to become a better deal maker based on my experience

What's my motivation?

I've spent close to 9 years building and creating value through strategic partnerships and business development, which has scaled across more than 16 countries. Over this period I have thoroughly enjoyed doing what I do. After becoming a Dad, I asked myself the intrinsic question of how do I scale my value and help others (teaching my kids to do the same). One of the ways in which I can do this, is digitally through this blog.

Enjoy and engage.

Shavaye