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Making Decisions vs. Thinking About Making Decisions

As we head into the end of 2018 and prepare for 2019 (what a year lies ahead of us!), one resounding theme that continues to arise in my conversations with clients and future clients is decision making.  Or not making them at all.  Let me explain.   Over and over again, over the course of […]

Discover the Key to Unlocking Greater Personal and Organizational Performance

Want to know the secret to increasing your own engagement, productivity and performance for 2019? Want to apply this same secret to your team and organization?   Of course!  Who wouldn’t?   It’s simple.  This key is learning and leveraging strengths.   Each of us has unique strengths — the combinations of talents, knowledge, skills, and […]

Finding the Heart of Your Business

Finding the heart of your business so you magnetically attract more clients with ease and stop the cycle of chasing clients.   You’ve probably heard the phrase, “People buy based on emotion and they rationalize the purchase with logic.” It’s true.   Often times when I hear entrepreneurs share what they do…. what’s missing is […]

Top Ways to Be Unemployed During the Holidays

The Holidays are often a difficult time to be in a career transition.  If you find yourself unemployed or frustrated please take this list and put it into action!  My faithful and loyal small roundtable group in Indianapolis helped create these tips.  They are awesome support for each other.  So first…Please join a group immediately […]

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Rainmakers President Interviews on Hoosier Hometown Heroes

Have you met Nancy? Rainmakers President Nancy Sunshine had the opportunity to interview with Tony Valle, host of the popular Central Indiana web series, Hoosier Hometown Heroes.    Nancy was a Rainmakers member for several years before taking on her role as president. She brings a unique perspective to the Indianapolis networking scene.      […]

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Linkedin Profile Tips

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile lately? Whether you’re active or an occasional user, updating your LinkedIn profile periodically is simply good career maintenance.  Below is a list of useful articles on how to stand out LinkedIn. Update your profile picture. Consider updating your profile picture especially if it has been or few years. Professional […]

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Virtual Networking: Create a Filter for Productive Networking

There is a myth that I want to stomp on and it goes something like this: virtual networking shortcuts the networking process. Wrong! Virtual networking sessions are NOT meant to replace human connection. The opposite is actually true. Virtual networking is the filter for productive networking – a means to an end. We can all […]

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Customer Retention: Showing Love for Existing Customers

Sometimes auto correct can be prophetic. My friend’s phone accidentally spelled CrushLove instead of Customer Service. It got me to thinking about crushes and love and customer retention. (and what the heck is up with autocorrect?) Just like crushes that turn into mutual affection, customer relationships, cultivated properly, lead to loyal customers – one of […]

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What People are Saying…

There are several excellent networking organizations in the Indianapolis area and we’re proud to be one of them. Many factors come into play when choosing a networking organization, including the time and resources you will devote to participate in one. Here’s why one of our members recommends Rainmakers. “Being in sales my entire professional career, […]

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LINKS Retold: Casey Wright on Growing a Business

The road to getting what you want, believe it or not, requires you to first build a road. Guest speaker at Rainmakers LINKS Casey Wright shared how she grew her business and got everything she wanted in the process. Casey is a former olympic level gymnastics coach turned entrepreneur and is the Founder and CEO […]