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How to Translate Networking Into Business

How to Translate Networking Into Business

Networking is frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing. Sure, you have conversations and you harvest a stack of business cards whenever you go to an event, but do you actually get more sales as a result? If your answer is no, then learn to bridge the gap between networking and sales by following […]

Business Blaze is Here!

Over 65 people attended the inaugural meeting of Business Blaze, a new opportunity for Rainmakers members to learn and connect over lunch. Featured speaker Tina Jaynes of Jaynes Consulting LLC did a phenomenal job educating us on how to lead proactively while reducing barriers.  Post event, we asked Tina what she wanted people to remember most about […]

Be, Do, Have and Give Awards

By now you’ve registered  for PRIME taking place on October 27th. If you haven’t, stop reading immediately  and register (honestly, what were you thinking?). This year, we started a new tradition of recognizing members with BE, DO HAVE and GIVE awards (click here to see who was at the last PRIME). For the October PRIME, we’re going to do it […]

Rainmakers Young Professionals

Rainmakers Young Professionals Today

This morning’s Rainmakers Young Professionals (RYP) meeting featured guest speaker Daniel Herndon from Redwall Live. Daniel was a long-time Rainmakers member and former board member, and we were excited for him to join us today. He shared his experiences as a sales person selling furniture to where he ultimately ended up, the CEO of Redwall Live, an […]

In Appreciation of Rainmakers Members

In any given month, you’ll find a variety of opportunities on the Rainmakers calendar for professionals to meet their ideal clients and to make strategic connections. Each quarter, there is one event that has an even greater purpose: Appreciation. Rainmakers PRIME is a quarterly members-only event held at the Ruth’s Chris Northside location. This is an appreciation event where […]

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Get Okay with Being Uncomfortable

What if each time you felt uncomfortable, challenged or pressured, you, instead, started to look at the situation as the launching pad for something big? What if you could embrace a challenge while you are going through it because you truly believe it is helping you get to a greater place? Let’s be real. Usually, […]

October LINKS Event: Influence Marketing

Ever wonder if influence marketing was right for your business? Join us on October 3rd for an introduction to Influence Marketing with guest speaker Doug Karr, CEO of DK New Media and Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at CircuPress. Businesses have utilized the power of influencers to gain visibility for a long time. Think celebrity and expert […]

Rainmakers Toastmasters

3 Myths about Public Speaking

For some, public speaking can create discomfort. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,  fear of public speaking is ranked as one of the top ten social phobias landing it on the same list as fear of death. I’m lucky. Five months into my Rainmakers Toastmasters membership, I discovered that any discomfort I experience […]

What is a Success Manager?

“You’re a Success Manager? What’s that?” That’s the response I usually get when I introduce myself. As Success Manager, I collaborate with our leaders to enhance our events, follow up with guests after they attend an event or training to see how their experience was, and work with new members to ensure they understand how […]

What Makes You Jump Out of Bed?

What Makes You Jump Out of Bed?

How do we stay inspired in business even on challenging days or during the really, really busy times? Reconnect to your WHY or your reason for having this business or doing this work. Are you excited about the outcome that your hard work is creating? Can you visualize your future lifestyle? Are you creating freedom […]