Empowering Your Business Growth

At Business Development Specialists, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to help your business thrive. Founded by seasoned consultant Bill Ellis in Sedona, AZ, our team is dedicated to supporting both start-ups and established companies in achieving their growth objectives. Whether you're launching a new venture or looking to expand, start with us today!

Our Services

Business Development

We provide management, marketing and strategy consulting services to large and small companies, start-ups and established businesses. Our insights help you increase brand awareness, sales and profits.

Gaining a deep understanding the problems that customers face is how you build products that provide value and grow. It all starts with a conversation. You have to let go of your assumptions so you can listen with an open mind and understand what’s actually important to them. That way you can build something that makes their life better. Something they actually want to buy.

Marketing Solutions

Our marketing strategies are designed to increase your brand visibility and customer engagement. We utilize both traditional and digital channels to maximize your reach.

Deal-Making Services

Our team facilitates negotiations and partnerships that drive value and growth for your business. We leverage our extensive network to connect you with the right opportunities.

About Bill Ellis

Bill Ellis

President and Senior Consultant

Bill Ellis, a 36-year resident of Sedona, AZ, is President and Senior Consultant for Business Development Specialists, business growth experts, specializing in business development, economic development, marketing, sales and strategy consulting services.
 Business Development Specialists was recognized by the Sedona Award Program as “Sedona’s Best Management Consultants” for 17 consecutive years (2007-2024).
Previously, Bill served as President of Nutri Science, Inc.; Vice President of Business Development for General Nutrition Corporation and Brookstone, both leading specialty retailers; Executive Vice President of HealthFirst Corporation; Corporate Vice President of Marketing for Naturade Products and Weider Health and Fitness; and Division Manager for Avon Products.  Bill has also served as an Honorary Co-Chairman of the Congressional National Business Advisory Council.

Testimonials

"Dear Bill, I wanted to express my appreciation for the wonderful job you have done in building and developing New Generation Nutrition. Your professionalism and astute eye for detail are unparalleled in this business. I look forward to working with you again in the very near future. "

Trey Boyer, New Generation Nutrition

"Dear Bill, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your fine efforts on GNC’s endeavors. The project could not have been started or completed without your team’s contributions. It was a pleasure working with you. "

Joe Bresse, Vice President, Retail Sales and Marketing

"Dear Bill, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, your team and International Television Productions on the excellent job you did in rebranding and promoting our Stragen product lines. Without your experience and insight we could not have entered the North American market. Thanks for the job well done. "

Jean-Luc Tetard President, Stragen, S.A.

"Dear Bill, The new organizational structure and your change program will go into effect immediately. I feel very comfortable with the changes we have made. We know we have a real challenge to meet the goals and objectives you have established, but we are confident we can accomplish these goals with your support. Thanks for your efforts on our behalf. "

Allan Schulman, President, Naturade, Inc.

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BDS Clients

At Business Development Specialists I work with small businesses, large corporations and start-ups.  Below is a listing of some of my former clients.

Empower your business growth with expert guidance.

 "The finest eloquence is that which gets things done."  We get things done, our rates are affordable and we guarantee we can make your business better.  Start your journey with us today!