Home / Blog / Blog / Page 10

Blog

Marketing in 2016: Don’t Miss the Virtual Boat

Guest post by Pat Altvater, owner BizTV Shows® We are witnessing and participating in an age of dramatic change in the way consumers interact with both large and small brands. Traditional marketing is dying because consumers now hold the power. They use ad blockers, DVR’s and satellite radio to avoid being bombarded with unwanted information. […]

Come on Down to Rainmakers Downtown

Yes, Rainmakers is expanding to include downtown locations! Last week’s prelaunch meet & greet event marks the beginning of an exciting opportunity for our members, especially those who’ve expressed interest in seeing Rainmakers expand to downtown Indy. We’re excited to extend our facility relationship with Regus by utilizing their meeting space at their building at […]

Sock-tober

Serve More Project: Sock-tober

Access to warm clothing, especially socks, is a hardship for those in need. That’s why October is Sock-tober. Working with Rainmaker Steve Taylor and Lambswear Inc., members collected socks as well as cash to be used toward the purchase of additional pairs. In total, Rainmakers donated 650 pairs of socks which will be distributed to […]

campfire

Business Cards or Bonfire Material?

Guest post by Zach Taylor You should know what business networking is and what it isn’t. Per the Meriam-Webster Dictionary, networking is defined as the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically: the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business.  Conversely – Networking is NOT about how many business cards I […]

paper crumple

Top 10 Mistakes Business Owners Make

Guest post by Kim Stoneking, President of the Vantage Group Based on surveys and discussions with many coaches and consultants, here is my top 10 list of the most common mistakes made by business owners. These are not in any particular order. 1. Failure to plan: including vision, mission, purpose, values, crucial objectives and tasks […]

Mastermind Group: What, Why and How

Post by Tommy Richardson/Performance Coach and Director of Training and Development at Rainmakers Ever been in a group 5-10 individuals that encourage you to improve in your business and personal life, (raise the bar)? A group that challenges you to reach more of your potential, to reach more of your dreams and goals – a group […]

Entrepreneurial Success

3 Ways to Grow as an Entrepreneur

Guest post by Tina Jaynes, CEO and Founder Jaynes Consulting, LLC  As a business owner, growth expert, and life-long learner, I have come to love the show “The Profit.” The show focuses on serial entrepreneur and investor, Marcus Lemonis, as he helps save jobs and grow struggling businesses across America. Simply put, if he thinks […]

Life is a Game of Chess

Life is a Game of Chess

This blog by John Maxwell is spot on. The first step in improving your life, is to improve yourself. What are you working on today to improve and enhance, you?     A great mentor once told me that the first thing you should do everyday is pick the one thing you will do that […]

#BeARainmaker: Our Vision for 2014

Thank you to everyone who came to the #BeARainmaker 2014 Vision Event. We have been waiting to share our vision with you for 2014 and we were thrilled with the amount of positive feedback we received. This is the year Be More, Serve More® is expanding to BE, DO, HAVE, and GIVE our very best and […]

What Are Your Business Goals in 2014

What Are Your Business Goals in 2014

Can you believe 2014 is already here? I can’t! The new year offers people a “fresh start” to make significant changes in their lives to better themselves and their future successes. It could be giving back to your community more or joining a new organization. Maybe you decide to dedicate more time to yourself for […]