We're your outbound growth engine.

Engage Biz Dev was born out of frustration with the shortcuts, the empty promises, and the lack of integrity that’s all too common in this industry. Kelly Atwater built this company the right way: 30 years of sales experience, a genuine commitment to clients, and a simple belief that your growth partner should actually care about your growth.

What makes EngageBizDev different is our precision-driven approach to outbound growth. Instead of blasting generic messages, we combine deep ICP targeting, LinkedIn Sales Navigator prospecting, and personalized outreach sequences to reach the people who actually make buying decisions. Every campaign is built around relevance, timing, and clear value—so your outreach feels natural rather than intrusive.

Most lead gen companies hand you a list and call it done. We don’t. We embed ourselves in your process, learn your ICP inside and out, and only hand off meetings we’d want to take ourselves. That’s not a vendor relationship that’s a growth partnership

Our outbound framework integrates LinkedIn outreach, cold email campaigns, and strategic follow-ups to create consistent engagement across multiple touchpoints. This multi-channel strategy increases reply rates, builds trust with prospects, and shortens the path from first contact to booked meeting.

Behind every campaign is a structured process: identifying your ideal buyers, crafting messaging that resonates with their challenges, testing outreach sequences, and continuously optimizing performance. The result is a predictable pipeline of qualified sales conversations, not just vanity metrics.

Whether you’re a B2B startup looking to accelerate growth or an established company expanding into new markets, our team acts as an extension of your sales organization focused on generating real opportunities that turn into revenue.

Our values drive every campaign

These aren't just words on a wall, they're how we work. Our team has generated hundreds of qualified meetings for B2B companies, from early-stage startups to established enterprises. We don't just send emails, we build predictable pipeline that drives revenue.

Human-First

No templates. No AI spam. Every message is crafted for your brand voice.

Results-Driven

We optimize 4-6 times per day. Every campaign is tuned for maximum conversion.

Growth Partners

We are your trusted Growth Partner and Not Just a Vendor.

Quality Over Quantity Always

We'd rather book you five meetings that close than fifty that waste your time. Fewer leads, better conversations, real revenue.

10K+

Meetings Booked

90%+

Deliverability Rate

5–7 days

Days to First Meeting

Hear from our clients

Real results from real companies building predictable pipeline

"We tried A/B testing two firms for several months, neither of whom worked out. And then it happened, we found someone who is crushing it for us…and she’s quite a bit cheaper than the other guys. She and her team have helped me grow my LI connections by 138 people over the last four weeks, and I’m getting several meetings with ideal customers (6 this week). Her approach is refreshing and different, which is why it works. I realize that not everyone here has the same needs for booked meetings, but for those of us who do Kelly is AWESOME and would be a great person to have in your corner."

Jake Hensley

Chief Growth Officer at Falkon

"Engage Biz Dev has delivered incredible ROI for our team – we’re consistently booking multiple meetings every week with qualified leads. Their use of high-quality data and original, human-first messaging gives us a clear edge. From email and LinkedIn campaigns to smart follow-ups, they handle everything with precision. I’ve seen measurable growth and couldn’t be more impressed with their hands-on support and transparent communication."

Michael Minnauugh

CEO at Sataurius

"What I love about Engage Biz Dev is that everything is fully managed – we never have to micromanage a thing. They handle the strategy, outreach, follow-ups, and scheduling with precision. Their data and messaging capabilities are next-level, and we’re consistently closing deals from the meetings they book. It’s hands-down the best business development investment we’ve made. Plus, their CEO, Kelly, is an absolute joy to work with – honest, transparent, and always available when we have questions. The entire experience has been outstanding."

William Kay

CEO at BMKD

"Working with Kelly and the Engage Biz Dev team has been one of the smartest moves we’ve made for our business and for our clients. Kelly is efficient, reliable, and truly takes the time to understand and align with the brand strategies we build. Once the positioning, messaging, and strategy are in place, she jumps in and quickly turns that work into real, authentic conversations with qualified leads." Beyond her skill, Kelly brings a can-do attitude and a level of professionalism that’s unmatched. I always feel confident she’ll not only meet the moment – but exceed expectations, every time."

Alicia DeCaro

Managing Partner at Empathx Creative

"I’ve led many talented salespeople over my career, and Kelly stands out above them all! She has both the sales discipline and magnificent sales instincts to put actual, sustainable, and scalable points on the board. I have enjoyed working with Engage Biz Dev; they have all the processes and systems in place to immediately fire up the lead gen engine!"

Jeff Harnois

CEO at iBridged

"Kelly has been a tremendous asset to our company as the lead in new member acquisition. As part of our networking group, we rely on Engage to vet and recruit new members, and Kelly consistently exceeds expectations. Her follow-through, communication skills, and sales acumen are outstanding! We are confident in having her represent our brand and highly recommend her to others looking to grow through a 3rd-party team."

Adrian Sasine

Cofounder at Nolodex

The People of Engage Biz Dev

Kelly Atwater

Founder & Business Development Strategist

I help founder-led teams spark real conversations through outbound that actually feels human. At EngageBizDev, I craft every message by hand – no templates, no AI – and oversee campaigns daily to make sure they evolve, perform, and build real trust. Our clients don’t just get leads; they get conversations that convert.

If you’re tired of spray-and-pray outreach, I can help you build a smarter, scalable pipeline without hiring an in-house SDR team. Whether you’re just starting outbound or ready to refine it, I’ll help you reach the right people with the right message so you can focus on closing, not chasing.

Alicia DeCaro

Strategic Brand & Marketing Ally

I work closely with founders and small-to-mid‑sized teams to define their brand voice and bring it to life across customer journeys through brand development, content strategies, visual identity, email, web, and social channels.

My process starts with deep listening and empathy and uncovering each company’s unique story and core values. From crafting brand narratives and visual systems to deploying strategic campaigns, my work ensures clients stand out with genuine, resonant messaging. As EngageBizDev’s marketing partner, I bring this same empathy-first approach to complement our outbound outreach – making sure your growth isn’t just human-first, but brand-aligned and compelling at every touchpoint.

Sam Sharma

Chief Technology Officer

As CTO of Engage Biz Dev, Sam Sharma brings over 20 years of experience in technology, AI, and digital transformation to help our clients grow smarter and scale faster. With a background as a former VP of Technology in Tier 1 banking and founder of successful consulting firms in the UK and US, Sam leads the innovation behind our tech strategy – building intelligent systems, automations, and custom tools that drive results. He’s passionate about turning complexity into clarity, and making powerful technology feel simple, usable, and impactful for every business we serve.

Brian C. Traichel

LinkedIn Business Strategist & Client Success Manager

Brian Traichel ensures your LinkedIn presence supports the growth engine we build for our clients. With more than 25 years of sales experience and two decades on LinkedIn, he understands how prospects evaluate credibility before they ever respond to outreach. Engage Biz dev is one of the best Outbound lead generation agencies in the USA. Brian optimizes profiles to clearly communicate positioning, value, and authority so when leads click through from campaigns, they’re met with clarity instead of confusion. His Brand Voice Blueprint process captures each client’s authentic voice and turns it into a strategic asset that strengthens messaging across LinkedIn, email, and sales conversations.

FAQ

Q1: How soon will I see results? Most campaigns start generating replies within the first few weeks after launch, with consistent meeting flow typically building over 30–60 days depending on your offer, ICP, and profile credibility.

Q2: Can you run content and outreach together?
Yes—content increases trust and lift reply rates. Outreach starts conversations; content keeps you top-of-mind during long B2B sales cycles.

Q3: How do you measure success?
We track connection acceptance rate, reply rate, qualified conversations, booked meetings, and cost per opportunity—plus qualitative insights on objections and positioning.

Q4: Is my LinkedIn account safe?
Yes. We use conservative pacing, human-written personalization, and best-practice limits to protect account reputation and avoid risky automation patterns.

Q5: Can LinkedIn work if my audience isn’t very active?
Often yes—but we’ll validate activity. In low-activity markets, LinkedIn works best as part of an omnichannel approach (email + follow-up + retargeting).