Nancy Sunshine

Are You Talking to Your Ideal Client?

July 18, 2014

In business development circles, it’s easy to get frustrated when you’re not getting results. Sometimes the problem can be as simple as checking to see if you’re talking to the right people. In this short video Nikki Lewallen talks about the importance of defining your sales process. Watch the video to learn about the 3 questions […]

LinkedIn Roundtables

July 11, 2014

Did you know: LinkedIn just hit a new benchmark of 270 million users? LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network for business-to-business connecting? 61% of business owners and C-level decision makers choose LinkedIn as their #1 social media platform? If you are a business-to-business professional, meaning you sell products or services to businesses versus individuals, I suggest attending a LinkedIn Roundtable. What does a LinkedIn Roundtable consist of? Good […]

Summer PRIME Event: Here’s to You!

July 3, 2014

Last week we hosted our Summer Prime Event. A quarterly members-only event, PRIME was created so that members can socialize in a forum outside the regular Rainmakers meetings and training we offer – it’s our special treat for you! It’s an opportunity for you to meet new friends or catch-up with old ones, engage with the Rainmakers […]

Focus, Accountability and Results

June 20, 2014

Last week someone asked me to sum up in as few words as possible what we do at Rainmakers. Challenge accepted. Rainmakers creates success and abundance for business owners and sales professionals. The reason our organization and members are successful is because we all follow a simple (not easy) process. While it takes hard work […]

4 People to Avoid at Networking Events

June 13, 2014

Depending on your comfort level, a networking event can feel forced. The experience doesn’t get any better when you encounter people who make the task of connecting difficult or, worse, impossible. Want to learn how to network with purpose and authenticity? Join us for a Word of Mouth Marketing Machine training. In this 90 minute training session, participants […]

Leverage LinkedIn: Boolean Search

June 6, 2014

Go beyond just collecting contact information in LinkedIn. In this video, learn about an often overlooked advanced feature that you can use to strengthen ties with strategic partners in your network. Want to know more about how to use LinkedIn better? Register for our next LinkedIn training and learn about best practices you can start […]

Have You Been to LINKS?

May 31, 2014

LINKS Business Connection provides local business owners with opportunities to help one another through regular monthly meetings. The mission of LINKS is to provide a relationship building platform to complete the missing links in your business relationships. The monthly networking event features focused and impactful talks from highly influential professionals. We are excited about our […]

Liven Up Your Marketing: Plan a Seminar

May 23, 2014

Have you ever thought of hosting your own seminar to showcase your expertise and share your knowledge with others? Seminars are a really smart marketing tool and they can become a system in your business that regularly adds prospects to your sales funnel. The seminar presentation allows you to educate potential customers and give them […]

A Mentoring Environment as a Networking Platform

May 16, 2014

Mentoring is such an important practice, especially for those of us who are entrepreneurs or carry an entrepreneurial streak. We move fast and have a lot to juggle so we need a consistent system to stay inspired, help others, and get advice and feedback. The reason I say we need a system is so that we […]

3 Questions for a Rainmaker

May 9, 2014

There are plenty of opportunities to meet fellow Rainmakers at various events but, let’s face it, time is limited. Fortunately for everyone, there’s the internet. Starting today, look for the occasional post where we learn three things about a Rainmaker. If you want to know more, introduce yourself or catch up in the comments […]