On Faith, Management and Hiring

June 12, 2017

Rainmakers Christian Professionals (RCP) hosted guest speaker William Smith last month. Bill has served as chief of staff to two members of Congress, including Mike Pence, the current Vice President […]

6 Ways People Win at Networking

May 31, 2017

You know the virtues of networking, but are you networking like a champion? If you’re really good at creating and maintaining relationships, you reap the practical rewards: a steady flow […]

Why Social Media Isn’t a Waste of Time

May 10, 2017

Although many of the people reading this blog might think that social media is one of the most important inventions in modern history, there are millions of others who dismiss […]

Financial Tips for Business Owners

April 27, 2017

Congratulations! You’ve done it! You’ve opened up your own small business and it is successful. You are making money and providing a service or product you are passionate about to […]

Email Marketing & Productivity Go Hand in Hand

April 13, 2017

When people hear that I’m an expert and run a consulting company specializing in helping people be more efficient, they often assume that I can’t stand email marketing. After all, […]

The Sales Lie I Wish Was True

April 10, 2017

“Cold calling is dead.”If you’re around sales people, you hear this sentiment a lot. You hear it at the water cooler. You hear it at networking events ⎯ it’s frequently […]

Why Do Small Businesses Bother with a CRM?

March 30, 2017

Between my smart phone, google calendars, and Facebook, it seems like the methods for keeping in touch with customers are free and plentiful for small businesses. In my experience people […]

Shopping and Productivity

March 17, 2017

Let’s get right down to it: living inexpensively is about optimization. Whether you’re saving money through coupon clipping, reusing items to reduce your spending, or finding ways to have fun […]

Meet the Newest Rainmakers!

March 15, 2017

Let’s welcome our newest members! How can we help you? Doreen Long Davant Jason Basso WKRP Jim McGowan N2 Publishing Lisa Kellum My Billing Advocate Rob Lime Lushin Ryan Benczik […]

Business Blaze Revisited: Just Pop In! Popcorn Company

March 9, 2017

When I meet people with electric personalities early in the morning, I get shocked, but in a good way. That’s how I felt when I met Carly and Mandy at […]