This week, we’re continuing the conversation from Episode 2, Part 1 of Built to Grow: Business Development in Practice.

In Part 2, Jeremy Berretta and Terry Peters continue their deeper look at what Business Development really means within an organization and how it supports long term growth.

They explore how leaders can look beyond day to day execution, recognize opportunities, understand the market, align teams, and build a more intentional approach to where an organization wants to go next.

Business Development isn’t just about generating new business. It’s about understanding where you are today, knowing where you want to go, and putting the right strategy in place to move forward.

𝐋𝐒𝐃𝐒® Your challenges are our opportunities to make a difference.

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In Episode 2, Part 1 of Built to Grow: Business Development in Practice, Jeremy Berretta sits down with Terry Peters to take a deeper look at what Business Development actually means within an organization and how it connects to long-term growth.

They discuss the importance of looking beyond day-to-day execution, recognizing opportunities, understanding the market, aligning teams, and building a thoughtful approach to where an organization wants to go next.

For leaders, Business Development isn’t just about generating new business. It’s about understanding where you are today, visualizing where you want to go, and creating a plan to help get you there.

𝐋𝐒𝐃𝐒® Your challenges are our opportunities to make a difference.

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Host: Jeremy Berretta

Jeremy Berretta has spent the last decade navigating complex professional environments, gaining extensive experience in high-stakes advisory, strategic communication, and long-term planning. As a host and communicator, he is passionate about deconstructing the challenges of leadership and risk management through intentional, clear-eyed conversation.

​Throughout his career, Jeremy has specialized in the art of the "tough conversation", learning when to listen and when to ask the pointed questions that uncover the heart of a matter. He is driven by a curiosity for how people protect what matters most and a commitment to finding practical truths in unpredictable landscapes. Jeremy is best known for his ability to build immediate rapport and his knack for steering intense discussions with a calm, grounded perspective.

Guest: Sean-Paul Manning

Sean-Paul Manning has more than 20 years of experience in the video game industry, leading creative teams at studios including Blizzard, Riot Games, and Netflix.

During his time at Riot Games, he participated in an Art Leadership Academy developed with LSDS, which helped shape his approach to leadership, strategy, and team development. He later served as Senior Art Director overseeing art for League of Legends and contributed to titles including Teamfight Tactics.

In today’s episode, Jeremy Berretta and Sean-Paul Manning explore what it takes to lead creative teams with clarity, trust, and purpose. Sean-Paul discusses how leaders can create the right guardrails for creativity without limiting it, build accountability without relying on constant oversight, and connect feedback to the larger vision rather than personal preference. The conversation also looks at how artists, engineers, producers, and business leaders can align around a shared purpose, why ambition must be balanced with real-world constraints, and the importance of making difficult decisions while there is still time to act. Sean-Paul also shares his perspective on using AI as a creative tool without losing the human judgment, originality, and point of view that make great work stand out. Throughout the episode, one message remains clear: leadership is ultimately about building trust, creating focus, and helping talented people do their best work.