Empowering today’s youth during the effects of COVID
2020-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Topic: Empowering today’s youth during the effects of COVID.
Encourage, Empower and Equip Rainmakers in their relentless effort to build relationships that will bring a positive and meaningful Message of Hope and influence the future of our children.
Key Takeaways:

Anxiety, depression and suicide at epidemic levels
Communicating secret struggles
Power in a Pro Athletes message
Time to band together
They really are the future
How can you help us and be involved from year to year?

The Pro Speaker from Sports World:
Carmine Azzato also known as “BLAST” from the World Champion Tag Team “THE NEW DEMOLITION”

I’m currently a full-time Pro Speaker for Sports World. My duties during School Assemblies as a Motivational Speaker is to share my personal life story and experiences with the Students, for the purpose of encouraging, empowering and equipping them to persevere as they take on life’s challenges and unforeseen obstacles.
One of my greatest passions and a great deal of what I do on a daily basis is bringing awareness to countless communities. I travel throughout the country bringing that much-needed awareness to organizations such as Rainmakers, as I present Sports World to their members, which in most cases are Business Owners, Elected Officials, School Administrators, and Community Groups. I do this with the hopes of building teams that have a heart and a passion for today’s youth, our future!
HEIGHT: 6’6”
WEIGHT: 380
POSITION: Professional Wrestler
HONORS:
2 Time World Heavyweight Champion
1 Time Intercontinental Champion
1 Time Television Champion
5 Time World Tag Team Champion
PRO CAREER:
Wrestled Nationally and Internationally
from 1988 – 2011 with several Pro Wrestling organizations
N.W.A., A.W.A., W.W.F., U.W.S., P.W.R., & W.W.W.A.
Check out BLAST -VS- KAMALA the Ugandan Giant in a no Disqualification Grudge match!

Speaking with Carmine: Tim Kirchmer, President, Sports World

After 30 years in business working as an entrepreneur and later as an executive in a Global 65 company it is an overwhelming joy to bring that experience into my current role as President of Sports World Inc. The shear impact of knowing we get up each day to impact young lives has been life-changing for me. God’s plan for my life to utilize my skills and experience to bring the Sports World Message of Hope to our young children has never been so evident.
I have been married to my amazing wife Lynn for 29 years. We are blessed with three beautiful children, Robert, William and Caroline. We are members at Heartland Church in Fishers Indiana. My favorite down time is found cooking in the kitchen or at the grill often times after a relaxing round of golf. I have dedicated the past 15 years as a football coach at both the high school and collegiate levels.

About Sports World:

Sports World’s vision is to have a presence on every available school campus, along with social media and digital platforms encouraging and challenging students with the Message of Hope. Sports World is a seed-planting ministry and always seeks to pass the baton to local groups for continued mentoring and leadership.
Sports World is sending professional athletes to share personal life experiences with students, helping them to recognize the consequences of their choices while challenging them with the Message of Hope.
Find Sports World on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn

Never. Burnout. Again.
2020-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Never. Burnout. Again.
with Katherine Kuhn

Most highly successful people are familiar with stress, exhaustion and burnout.

What if you decided that being burned out, depleted and exhausted is a choice?

What if you decided that it is a choice you’ll never make again?

Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd at 4pm Eastern Time to learn from Certified Happiness Coach Katherine Kuhn. The topic is Never. Burnout. Again., and it’s just in time for the holidays.

Meet the Speaker: Katherine Kuhn

https://www.lodestar-coach.com

After a successful 20+ year career as an HR Professional, Katherine Kuhn discovered that successful-on-paper was not all that it’s chalked up to be. This a-ha realization launched her on a path to discovering her true life purpose and ultimate happiness.

After receiving her life coach certification, Katherine became fully committed to helping her clients break the cycle of people-pleasing, begin advocating for themselves, and finally stop feeling guilty for living a life of true joy and happiness.

Get an instant boost on Katherine’s blog here, and join her Happiness Connection group for women on LinkedIn here.

Rainmakers Impact - Orientation
2020-09-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
In this Rainmakers IMPACT session, we will ensure that you have all the knowledge and resources to leverage your membership, in order to get maximum results. Participants will gain a complete overview of all that Rainmakers provides; from educational opportunities and networking events to follow up lists and service opportunities. In addition, participants will learn the secret ingredients to building a business that meets all of your desires and creates successful outcomes. The intended audience for this workshop includes prospective and new Rainmakers members. Existing members are always welcome as we are consistently enhancing this session. All attendees will receive a complimentary Business Strategy Session to be scheduled with one of our coaches.
The benefits of this workshop include:

Greater awareness of Rainmakers membership opportunities available
Clarity on your vision and goals
Foster a greater impact on your success
Networking opportunity to meet other like-minded business owners

Rainmakers Connect (Virtual)
2020-09-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
In this moderated 60-minute session, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment, we will be able to learn more, build stronger relationships, and work together to make an impact.

Break into small groups for more personal connections
Learn best networking practices from other colleagues
Build Stronger relationships
Make an impact

After the session, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.

Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy

Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency. In this interactive presentation, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.

Our Speaker:
Alison Martin

Alison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring, a software company who helps companies attract, retain, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives.
With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011.
She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013. The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments.
She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc, Purposeful Women Inc., and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014. She is the author of the book, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship.
For more information on Engage Mentoring: engagementoring.com

Rainmakers Eat+Drink
2020-09-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Matteo’s Italian Restaurant, 40 N 9th St., Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Rainmakers Eat + Drink is our monthly social event. We travel all around the city to experience Indy’s best independent restaurant establishments. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend or colleague and participate in a relaxed networking environment while enjoying the great tastes of Indy.

Join us at Matteo’s Ristorante for our first Eat + Drink since January!

Come for cocktails, dinner or both!
5-6 p.m. cocktails
6 p.m. Dinner

And don’t worry, we will be seated outdoors and practicing safe social distancing!

Note: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink!
Tuesday afternoons need some love too! Let’s support a local restaurant, get to know other folks, and have great food and beverages all at the same time!
Cheers to Tuesday!

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to Nathan Pfahler with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink!

2020- a year of purpose, passion and clarity!

Check out our new website!
FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNER 2010-2018

Take Your Networking To The Next Level
2020-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Networking is probably the most effective and least expensive marketing method you can use to build your business or practice. If you struggle with approaching other business professionals and finding the right things to say, it may be because you don’t yet know how to network. Effective networking requires particular skills, and most people aren’t born knowing the best ways to build meaningful connections with other entrepreneurs. If you master these skills, you’ll be able to leverage networking for what it is – a powerful tool that can open up future opportunities and help to build your business.
Hear from Janet, Nancy, and Denise as they run you through some networking scenarios. You will then get an opportunity to implement these new skills in breakout sessions.
In this session, we will focus on:

Storytelling
Be specific
Practice

Our Presenters:
Janet Greer

Janet Greer has a Bachelor’s from Purdue University and a Masters in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has worked for small businesses and has had her own small business. Janet enjoys working with small businesses to watch them unleash their potential. Working as the H7 Market Area Director in Indiana enables her to utilize her skills of working with teams and follow her passion to help others grow both professionally and personally.
Janet Greer
Market Area Director (Indianapolis) H7
317-403-5267
jegreer92@gmail.com
Nancy Sunshine

Nancy Sunshine’s involvement with Rainmakers spans several years. She has served various companies in executive-level sales positions over the years, started her own business, and has worked the Rainmakers platform successfully to create winning business development results.
Nancy has served and continues to serve as a Rainmakers board member. Passionate about helping members succeed, Nancy guides them on how to leverage their membership so they, too, can experience the gains she has made. If you have ideas to share about making Rainmakers better or need guidance on how to utilize your membership more effectively, contact Nancy. She would love to help.
Nancy Sunshine
President, Rainmakers
317-818-7660
nancy@gorainmakers.com
Denise Praul

Denise Praul is the founder of Whiteboard Learning, and committed to sharing practical real-world information to help business professionals create referral marketing strategies to grow their businesses.
For over 15 years, she has trained new members of the local BNI franchise on referral marketing, and taught leadership teams how to encourage and manage their chapters.
As a Master Trainer for the Referral Institute, she has met and trained people from around the world on how to build their business by referral.
She put her referral knowledge to the test in her own property tax consulting business and significantly and consistently grew the business year after year with no additional investment of money or time.
Using her knowledge and experience with Referral Marketing, she has created a system called Roadmap to Unlimited Referrals that she now trains and shares with other business people to help them significantly grow and scale their own businesses.
Denise Praul
White Board Learning
317-989-2222
wb-learning.com

Rainmakers Christian Leaders Roundtable
2020-10-06 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Rainmakers Christian Leaders Roundtable

Rainmakers Christian Leaders gathers owners, executives, and managers in the small and mid-market Indianapolis business community to build relationships and grow in their Christian faith. Quarterly networking events feature a successful Indianapolis business leader that speaks about their faith journey in business. The speaker will then lead attendees into small group discussions to share and apply key takeaways. Outside of the quarterly event, Rainmakers Christian Leaders offers roundtable sessions on various topics with regards to living out our faith in the workplace.

Networking | Inspiring Speakers | Roundtable Discussion

Recharge + Refocus

Topic: Leading By Empowering Everyone Around You
Leadership isn’t easy and there is a lot of information out there that really isn’t helpful as all of the advice focuses on you and what you need to be doing better as a leader. The important thing a leader should do is build others up and empower them.
In this roundtable you will learn how to build the foundation to empower your team (and family) by using a combination of trust, love and belonging to create an environment for your team to thrive and excel.
The discussion is based on the book The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around you by Frances Frei & Anne Morriss
Our Speaker:

Nancy Hintz, Founder, Million Meal Movement
Idea girl, recruiter, and founder of Million Meal Movement, Nancy Hintz is a marathon runner wannabe, lover of wine and mother of three texting fanatic teens. Her organization, Million Meal Movement is a nonprofit that gathers volunteers of all ages to pack meals for the hungry in Indiana. As a recruiter, she serves an array of clients in the chemical and biotechnology industry in identifying top executive leadership. The experience of talking with thousands of leaders over the years fuels her passion for the topic of excellent leadership.

LinkedIn Prospecting Roundtable
2020-10-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Leverage your LinkedIn account by sharing your needs with fellow Rainmakers and helping them with their ideal connections. Get the meetings you need to be successful in your business!
This is an opportunity to do group prospecting. To fully participate you must know how to use LinkedIn and you must bring your own laptop.

Business Leader Roundtable
2020-10-15 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Each month, the Business Leader Roundtable helps you identify top-of-mind business challenges and helps you learn innovative and foundational solutions. Tommy Richardson, Rainmakers Director of Training and Development, features a new discussion topic at each event, which addresses people, processes, leadership, and relevant general business topics. This is your opportunity to build relationships while gaining insights into key topics that affect you and your business. This roundtable is intended for Business Leaders.

October Agenda:
I. What are the Core Competencies of an Effective Leader?
*Topic will lead to very important thinking about leadership from top leaders – National and Business levels
* Why John Maxwell lists as 1st Law = Law of the Lid: leadership is the “lid” on top of our improvement/success in all areas of our life
* What is your input of Core Leadership Qualities in your experience?
* What research shows – Top 5-6 Effective Characteristics of Leaders

II. How is your GRIT??
* Share research from Angela Duckworth’s best-selling book ” GRIT “
* What does Angela’s research show? – – – – The two most critical qualities of long-term success
* We will learn steps to improve/grow our individual GRIT – – – 4 ways to Grow it (for a better grasp of this concept, look at the youtube video by Angela Duckworth on GRIT)

Join us in October! 2 great topics of importance to share. We will have lots of time for interaction with each other about these topics.

The purpose of the Business Leader Roundtable is to: Learn & Plan in an Accelerated Environment (Growth Minded) to Increase your Business and Personal Growth.

Don’t miss this session! Guaranteed to stretch your business and personal growth!

Be The Exception!!!

Don’t miss the 3rd Thursday every month!

Ask the Experts: All Things PPP and EIDL
2020-10-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
A group of PPP and EIDL experts will convene as a panel to be a complimentary resource to you and your business and help you stay ahead of the PPP and EIDL loans. It is really important to get ahead of the process to stay in compliance whether it be understanding your responsibilities for repayment or the steps for loan forgiveness. We’ll cover finance, legal, accounting, and leadership topics.
You might have questions like:

How does the new SBA Procedural Notice affect the sale of my business?
Do I have to pay tax on the PPP loan forgiveness?
Can I deduct expenses paid with the PPP loan proceeds on my taxes?
What can I use the EIDL for and what documentation do I need to keep?
I am a schedule C with no employees. Do I have to cut a check to myself for the amount of PPP loan I received?
When do I absolutely HAVE to apply for forgiveness?
If I wasn’t able to get forgiveness, when will I start having to make payments?
What caps apply to owner-employees/partners?
How are FTE’s calculated and what measurement periods apply?
What documentation must borrowers have to provide to the Bank vs. what documentation the borrower must maintain in their records?
How long does the borrower need to keep all documentation?

When you register, you can submit your questions!

Panelists:

Paul McCoy
Paul McCoy is no stranger to success, with over 25 years as a business executive with experience in the international corporate world. For over 15 years Paul has been ever increasingly dedicated to the small business and is on a personal mission to help business owners and executives build and grow profitable businesses. Having been coached himself for many years he understands the impact that a business coach can have on businesses.
Paul is a Certified Innermetrix Consultant (CIC) combines the best of three world-class profiles – Attribute Index, Values Index, and the DISC Index. The assessment provides invaluable information when growing teams to hire the right people and optimizing current team and their performance.
Contact Paul to discuss your business and needs.
paul@tidalcoach.com
Phone: (317) 832-0912

Leslie M. Smith
Leslie M. Smith is Co-Chair of the Dentons Bingham Greenebaum Women’s Forum. She concentrates her practice in finance, corporate law, and real estate.
Leslie represents institutional clients, borrowers, and lenders to structure complex financing transactions. Leslie prepares and negotiates loan agreements, promissory notes, guarantees, indemnification agreements, mortgages, pledge agreements, and other security instruments, corporate authorizations, and certificates, inter-creditor agreements and other ancillary documents related to loan transactions and collateral for loans. Leslie also provides counsel regarding loan default issues, indemnification claims, and other issues relating to impaired collateral. Leslie helps clients who are pursuing financing opportunities by evaluating risks and advising on how each opportunity may impact the client’s desired outcome.

Tina Moe
Tina began her career in public accounting in 1994 while earning her undergraduate degree in accounting. She paid her tuition by traveling from business to business providing on-site bookkeeping, payroll, and accounting services, and developing lasting relationships. She graduated in 1998 from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. By then, she was a new partner in a certified public accounting firm located in Speedway, Indiana.
In July 2002, she spun off on her own, formed A.C.T. Services, obtained her certified public accountant (CPA) license, and began building her business. Her practice has grown to a clientele of more than 1,200 clients and a team of more than a dozen staff members.
Tina attributes her business growth to being proactive with her clients and maintaining the affordability and accessibility of her services. She believes that the better consultant for small business owners is herself a small business owner.
In her free time, Tina enjoys boating with her husband and three stepdaughters.
Tina is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Indiana CPA Society.

John P. DeLucia
If you’re a business owner who needs financial advice, it would be hard to find anyone more qualified to talk with than John. He started his financial services career more than 25 years ago, after graduating from Indiana University in Bloomington. He has always focused on working with businesses, and specializes in maximizing cash flow through the use of technology, financing, account structure, business lines of credit, equipment financing, payroll processing, and merchant services. Over the years he has earned numerous awards, including the prestigious Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation from the Association of Financial Professionals.
Contact John today to discuss your business’ financial needs. (He even speaks Arabic!)
jdelucia@townfin.com

P: 765-521-6545 ext: 7745 C: 317-250-9982

Rainmakers Connect (Live Event)
2020-10-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Nexus Impact Center, 9511 Angola Ct, Indianapolis, 46268
You will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment, we will be able to learn more, build stronger relationships, and work together to make an impact.

Break into small groups for more personal connections
Learn best networking practices from other colleagues
Build Stronger relationships
Make an impact

After the session, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.

Topic: Unlock Your Company’s Growth Secret
Growing your people is the key to growing your company. Growth in a company starts with your people. Are you investing in your people? Learn how focusing on the growth of their people has left Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing saying, “We Can’t Stop the Growth!”

Our Speaker:

Chad Peterman
President, Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Chad Peterman is the President and Co-Owner of Peterman Heating, Cooling & Plumbing. Under the leadership of Chad and his brother Tyler, Peterman has grown to a company of over 200 team members serving the Indianapolis, Lafayette and Columbus, Indiana markets. Peterman has earned a position on the Indy Star’s Top Workplaces List five consecutive times, the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Fast 25 in 2019 and 2020, Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine’s Residential Contractor of the Year in 2019 and the Inc 5000 list in 2019 and 2020. In 2020, they were also awarded the Medal of Excellence Award by Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems as one of the top Bryant dealers in the United States.
Chad has shared the stage with the likes of Cordia Harrington, Steve Forbes, Alan Mullaly, Ken Fisher and Dan Kennedy when it comes to sharing his message about how growing your people will ultimately grow your company. Chad has also authored two books, his most recent being “Can’t Stop the Growth: How to Build a Culture That Takes Care of Your Customers.” He also hosts the podcast “You Can’t Stop the Growth.”
Chad lives in Fletcher Place with his lovely wife Emily and their beautiful two-year-old daughter Blake.
Connect with Chad on LinkedIn.

Eat + Drink
2020-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Athens on 86th, 2284 W 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46260
Rainmakers Eat + Drink is our monthly social event. We travel all around the city to experience Indy’s best independent restaurant establishments. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend or colleague and participate in a relaxed networking environment while enjoying the great tastes of Indy.
Join us on October 28th
at
Athens on 86th

Come for cocktails, dinner or both!
5-6 p.m. cocktails
6 p.m. Dinner

And don’t worry, we will be seated outdoors and practicing safe social distancing!

Note: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink!
Let’s support a local restaurant, get to know other folks, and have great food and beverages all at the same time!

Athens on 86th is a family owned Mediterranean restaurant in Indianapolis – Greek food, casual atmosphere and full bar. We love sharing traditional family recipes with you, our guest. And we do so in a great atmosphere with experienced wait staff who love making your experience special. You can enjoy Greek décor, a private room and a wide variety of authentic Greek recipes from the owner’s family. In addition, we offer a full bar with a wide selection of Greek wines and beers.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to Nathan Pfahler with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink!

2020- a year of purpose, passion and clarity!

Check out our new website!
FIVE STAR PROFESSIONAL AWARD WINNER 2010-2018

Rainmakers Sharpen
2020-10-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Rainmakers Sharpen is a quarterly event for small business owners and their administrative/operational leaders to learn new business efficiencies and building new relationships in the community. Expect thought-provoking topics led by small business solutions experts and small group discussions to apply learnings.

Topic: Live Ransomware Attack and What to do After

We want to show people what happens during a live Ransomware attack; how it occurs, the encryption of files, and what to do after the fact.

Presenter:

Max Henderson

Max holds the position of Incident Response Lead and Senior Security Analyst. Max has been with Pondurance for nearly five years, with primary focuses on Threat Hunting and Response as well as Digital Forensics and Incident Response. Among many scenarios, Max has served as the Lead Investigator for a variety of advanced compromises of multi-billion dollar organizations ranging from the total network, cloud, and Active Directory compromises to complex social engineering schemes stemming from well-funded adversaries. Max excels at Memory Forensics, Disk Forensics, and Network Forensics. In addition to his forensics capabilities, Max contributes to the underlying schematics and strategies behind Pondurance’s Threat Hunting and Response platform and serves as a top escalation point for the SOC. Max possesses a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Criminology with a focus on Digital Forensics from Florida State University.

Find Max on LinkedIn

Rainmakers Connect (Virtual)
2020-10-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
In this moderated 60-minute session, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment, we will be able to learn more, build stronger relationships, and work together to make an impact.

Break into small groups for more personal connections
Learn best networking practices from other colleagues
Build Stronger relationships
Make an impact

After the session, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.

Topic: Standing Out in a Crowded Business Environment

The noise gets louder every day. Businesses are inundated with sales pitches, cost savings, product, and feature dumps, to the point that most outreach is ignored. Let’s get back to the roots of our business walk and start to stand out from the sea of infinite indistinguishability.

Our Speaker:

Dale Dupree
Founder, The Sales Rebellion

Dale Dupree was once known as The Copier Warrior and is the appointed Leader and Founder of The Sales Rebellion. He is born and raised in Orlando, FL. Has a sales background that dates back to his childhood as he was raised wandering the halls of his father’s business but has been a full-time sales professional for 13+ years. Founded on March 1st of 2019, Dale now provides sales training and development through his firm, The Sales Rebellion, that challenges the status quo. He is audacious with his outreach, intentional in his sales walk and driven to create a community of sales professionals that cause undeniable curiosity and true impact in their walk with prospects and clients alike by teaching the masses how to choose legendary in their sales career. The Rebellion believes in people over products, community over commission checks, fellowship over negotiations, and experiences over performing a pitch.

Connect on social media: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Rainmakers Christian Leaders Roundtable
2020-11-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Rainmakers Christian Leaders Roundtable

Rainmakers Christian Leaders gathers owners, executives, and managers in the small and mid-market Indianapolis business community to build relationships and grow in their Christian faith. Quarterly networking events feature a successful Indianapolis business leader that speaks about their faith journey in business. The speaker will then lead attendees into small group discussions to share and apply key takeaways. Outside of the quarterly event, Rainmakers Christian Leaders offers roundtable sessions on various topics with regards to living out our faith in the workplace.

Networking | Inspiring Speakers | Roundtable Discussion

Recharge + Refocus

Topic: Building relationships and Leveraging the power of gifts to grow your business
The discussion is based on the book Gift – OLOGY By John Ruhlin.

Our Speaker:

Justin Steill
Homes with Steill and HALO Senior Solutions is a full-service real estate brokerage and lifestyle company representing clients in luxury real estate, first-time homebuyers, downsizing, senior moves, new construction, and relocation throughout Indianapolis and Hamilton County areas. We believe we are one of the top real estate companies in Indiana with over $200 million in sales from 2017-2021 and hundreds of homes sold. The team offers innovative ways to market our client’s homes through new technologies such as drone videos, 3D tours, luxury home tours, and our social media strategies.
We are here to provide you with all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. Each agent on the Homes with Steill and HALO Senior Solutions Team places a premium on honesty, industry knowledge, collaboration, extraordinary customer service, and efficiency in all areas. Our agents are trained in strong negotiation skills to ensure you get the best price possible.
We do not wish to be the biggest agency in the business – just the best. As a result, we take pride in everything we do and make ourselves readily available to our clientele.

LinkedIn Prospecting Roundtable
2020-11-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Leverage your LinkedIn account by sharing your needs with fellow Rainmakers and helping them with their ideal connections. Get the meetings you need to be successful in your business!
This is an opportunity to do group prospecting. To fully participate you must know how to use LinkedIn and you must bring your own laptop.

Our Facilitator:

Jeff Crane, Chief “Why” Officer, The Entrepreneur’s Source
As an Entrepreneur’s Source coach Jeff enjoys helping people discover their “Why” and creating a roadmap to help individuals and business owners in transition. With over 18 years in advertising, marketing, sales and management, Jeff mentors individuals and teams to match their gifts and strengths with new possibilities and growth strategies. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Leah, and two children. He is a graduate of Ball State University, an active leader at his Church and is also an Eagle Scout. Jeff is also a volunteer staff leader at Passport to Employment to help people in career transition.

Rainmakers Connect (Live Event)
2020-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Nexus Impact Center, 9511 Angola Ct, Indianapolis, 46268
You will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment, we will be able to learn more, build stronger relationships, and work together to make an impact.

Break into small groups for more personal connections
Learn best networking practices from other colleagues
Build Stronger relationships
Make an impact

After the session, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.

Topic: Why relationships will always be important

Relating to others is a basic need for survival. Your relationship with yourself affects your relationships with others. Loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and people who are lonely have a 50% higher chance of dying prematurely than those who have healthy relationships.

How are you relating to yourself and how are you relating to others (in business and in your personal life)?
Are you able to love you?
Are you able to love others?

Our Speaker:

Lisa Treadwell
Realtor/SRES/CSHP/NASMM
www.downsizingIndy.com
I’m an Army Veteran turned REALTOR®️ in spite of (or maybe b/c of) a lot of other stuff that happened in between. Instead of serving my country, now I serve senior citizens by helping them downsize into low or no maintenance living environments. My experience in the United States Army taught me the attention of detail and the importance of systems and processes that it takes to own a business. God, family, and business are the most important things in my life (in that order). I believe in the power of healthy relationships and the need for many more of them.
Find Lisa on social media: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter

Business Leader Roundtable
2020-11-19 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Each month, the Business Leader Roundtable helps you identify top-of-mind business challenges and helps you learn innovative and foundational solutions. Tommy Richardson, Rainmakers Director of Training and Development, features a new discussion topic at each event, which addresses people, processes, leadership, and relevant general business topics. This is your opportunity to build relationships while gaining insights into key topics that affect you and your business. This roundtable is intended for Business Leaders.

What’s the secret ingredient to long-lasting success?

GRIT
It’s what differentiates the high achievers from…well, everyone else.

Grit is crucial in life, and especially in these current times.
Learn the 4 Psychological Aspects you need to cultivate your grit.
See the simple, yet powerful, equation that leads to success.
Discover the 2 qualities that are necessary for grit and long-term success.

As always, this isn’t just training where we do all the talking. It’s interactive, so bring your questions and let’s set a trajectory for success leading into 2021!

Guest Speaker: April Yvette

Topic: Turn Your Advice Into an Irresistible Course or Program
Pinpoint your irresistible course big idea and how to get clients online so you can impact thousands and build a profitable business that serves.
What you’ll learn in this training class:

Identify your brand story and message so you are ON FIRE to impact lives
Find Your Tribe
Identify your Irresistible Course Idea 30 proven profitable course ideas
Identify Your #1 Limiting Belief/Fear that may be holding you back and how to release it.
The Purpose Driven 4 Step Sales System to fill your course with amazing clients on demand

The purpose of the Business Leader Roundtable is to: Learn & Plan in an Accelerated Environment (Growth Minded) to Increase your Business and Personal Growth.

Don’t miss this session! Guaranteed to stretch your business and personal growth!

Be The Exception!!!

Don’t miss the 3rd Thursday every month!

Rainmakers Connect (Virtual Event)
2020-12-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN

Holiday Eat + Drink
2020-12-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Matteo’s Italian Restaurant, 40 N 9th St., Noblesville, IN, 46060, United States
Rainmakers Eat + Drink is our monthly social event. We travel all around the city to experience Indy’s best independent restaurant establishments. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend or colleague and participate in a relaxed networking environment while enjoying the great tastes of Indy.
Join us for our Holiday Wine Pairing Dinner
at
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano
Wine Pairing Dinner – 6:30 pm

Note: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink!
Let’s support a local restaurant, get to know other folks, and have great food and beverages all at the same time!

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
Thank you to Nathan Pfahler with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink!

2020- a year of purpose, passion and clarity!

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Business Leader Roundtable
2020-12-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Each month, the Business Leader Roundtable helps you identify top-of-mind business challenges and helps you learn innovative and foundational solutions. Tommy Richardson, Rainmakers Director of Training and Development, features a new discussion topic at each event, which addresses people, processes, leadership, and relevant general business topics. This is your opportunity to build relationships while gaining insights into key topics that affect you and your business. This roundtable is intended for Business Leaders.

Topic: Purpose, Vision, Goals – Creating a prosperous roadmap for 2021.

Prepare now for a fast start to 2021.
Where are you now, where do you want to go, how will you get here, and how will you stay the course?

The purpose of the Business Leader Roundtable is to: Learn & Plan in an Accelerated Environment (Growth Minded) to Increase your Business and Personal Growth.

Don’t miss this session! Guaranteed to stretch your business and personal growth!

Be The Exception!!!

Don’t miss the 3rd Thursday every month!

LinkedIn Prospecting Roundtable
2021-01-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Leverage your LinkedIn account by sharing your needs with fellow Rainmakers and helping them with their ideal connections. Get the meetings you need to be successful in your business!
This is an opportunity to do group prospecting. To fully participate you must know how to use LinkedIn.

Our Facilitator:

Jeff Crane, Chief “Why” Officer, The Entrepreneur’s Source
As an Entrepreneur’s Source coach Jeff enjoys helping people discover their “Why” and creating a roadmap to help individuals and business owners in transition. With over 18 years in advertising, marketing, sales and management, Jeff mentors individuals and teams to match their gifts and strengths with new possibilities and growth strategies. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Leah, and two children. He is a graduate of Ball State University, an active leader at his Church and is also an Eagle Scout. Jeff is also a volunteer staff leader at Passport to Employment to help people in career transition.

Connect
2021-01-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
You will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment, we will be able to learn more, build stronger relationships, and work together to make an impact.

Break into small groups for more personal connections
Learn best networking practices from other colleagues
Build Stronger relationships
Make an impact

After the session, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.

Topic: Virtual Speed 1-1 Meetings

Let’s kick off the year with some new relationships! Rainmakers Connect is a monthly event that helps participants make new connections, reconnect with those we already know, and deepen our connections. This month, we are really amping our effort up and with virtual one-on-one meetings for the entire session. Come prepared to make a great first impression and practice your introduction (make it short and to the point to help gain traction on the results you are working to create in 2021). You’ll probably get to make at least 7 new connections so this is a very good use of an hour. Join us!!

Our Facilitator:

Thomas Mackey
Thomas Mackey is a Senior Sales Executive with PrimePay, the largest privately held Human Capital Management company in the United States, where he has quickly proven himself as a two-time Winner’s Circle recipient. His passion is relationships, and helping organizations improve efficiencies to cut costs, drive revenue and retain top talent. He does this through integrated technology, including applicant tracking, onboarding, payroll, time/PTO tracking, HR analytics, compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, etc.
Thomas is a graduate of Ball State University, a current MBA student at Xavier University, President of the Indianapolis Association of Health Underwriters, Treasurer of the Indiana Professional Services Association, and constantly looking for ways to make an impact in the community. Thomas lives in Noblesville with his wife, two-year-old daughter, and their crazy chocolate lab!

Leadership Pillars
2021-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Every quarter Leadership Pillars is here to help you identify top-of-mind business challenges and helps you learn innovative and foundational solutions. Tommy Richardson, Rainmakers Director of Training and Development, features a new discussion topic at each event, which addresses people, processes, leadership, and relevant general business topics. This is your opportunity to build relationships while gaining insights into key topics that affect you and your business. This roundtable is intended for Business Leaders.

January Topic: Emotional Intelligence
How does emotional intelligence help us build and strengthen relationships?
We’ll share how to build and strengthen our interpersonal (with others) and intrapersonal (with ourselves) relationships.

What is it?
Why you can’t succeed without it
How to improve it
Learn the 5 Universal Truths of Human Interaction

Our Facilitator:

Tommy Richardson
Tommy is responsible for the Leadership development within the Rainmakers organization and Leadership and Personal Development training for executives, employee groups and members.
Tommy has more than 40 years of experience in business coaching, training, and athletic coaching. He has coached more than 1,000 individuals and teams and facilitated training for corporate teams and executives and is a former president of Toastmasters, International.

Critical Sales Habits
2021-01-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
January Topic: An Introduction that Works!
Have you ever been to a networking event where someone is trying to explain what it is that they do, and you’re left scratching your head after a ten minute conversation thinking “I’m still not 100% sure what that guy does, or who he helps”?
Being able to introduce yourself and your profession in a clear and unambiguous way is critically important. Potential prospects and partners need to understand the types of problems you solve in order to determine if there is synergy and alignment. You may not have a lot of time to convey this message, which is why context and clarity are so important.
In this session, you’ll learn a simple six step process for creating an effective 60-second commercial that will check all the boxes. By honing and developing yours, you will:

Set more qualified appointments!
Increase confidence in introducing yourself and your services in a compelling way.
Allow your potential prospect or partner to qualify themselves organically.
Introduce yourself and your organization in an unambiguous way, with great context and clarity.

This is a great step to add to your 2021 plan!

Our Facilitator:

Denny Ward
With a deep passion for solving problems, Denny has been in the human capital management space for 13 years.
He now leads the charge at Velocity Sales Consulting. Denny strives to help organizations unpack the cause of sales team challenges so they can maximize team performance and be more intentional about engaging their people and improving processes.
Denny has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Bowling Green State University, where he majored in communications with a focus in business. His first role in business development and sales management was at WFAL Radio, where he sold advertising. After cutting his teeth in sales, Denny enjoyed a successful 12-year career at ADP in several leadership and business development roles. There he worked with companies of all sizes to help them solve organizational and associate challenges.
In 2014 he became a licensed Benefits Consultant and helped Indiana companies with their insurance and compliance goals. His ability to help his clients reach their goals, as well as provide impeccable service and follow up earned him many referrals and new clients. He has a proven track record of increasing revenue year over year at two fortune 500 companies. He is considered an expert in the area of sales process and employee engagement.

Eat + Drink
2021-01-26 17:00 - 19:30 | Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 West Main Street, Carmel, IN, 46032, United States
Rainmakers Eat + Drink is our monthly social event. We travel all around the city to experience Indy’s best independent restaurant establishments. Everyone welcome! Bring a friend or colleague and participate in a relaxed networking environment while enjoying the great tastes of Indy.

Join us in January for wine tasting
at Sugar Creek Winery!

Join us for this unique wine tasting. You will receive 5 one-ounce pours of your choice of wines for $8. Appetizers will be provided by Rainmakers.

Note: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink!
Let’s support a local restaurant, get to know other folks, and have great food and beverages all at the same time!

More About Sugar Creek Winery:
Sugar Creek is a clear running tributary stream of the Wabash River which travels in a generally northeast to southwest direction as it cuts across west-central Indiana. The source lies in Tipton County, Indiana and the entire river length to the Wabash confluence is approximately 90 miles. Sugar Creek is one of Indiana’s best canoeing rivers. There is a lot of use of the river in June, July and August….especially on the weekends.
Early Indians named the stream after seeing the many sugar maple trees in the area. Because of its swift water, Sugar Creek was important to the early pioneers as a source of power. It may not be Indiana’s fastest nor is it our most challenging canoe water, but it is generally conceded to be the most beautiful stream in the State. An added attraction in the area is the many covered bridges over Sugar Creek and other streams in the area. It borders much of the Cain Family Farm.
In late 2010, a vineyard site was selected for its slow, flowing topography, highway access, and water well on site. It is located in the northeast corner of Montgomery County, Indiana.

THANK YOU to Our Sponsor:

Nathan Pfahler
with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink!
I am happily married to Jennifer Pfahler and we have 2 young boys who are fun and active! I have been a licensed REALTOR since 2005, started the real estate team of The Pfahler Group, in 2012, and have owned my own brokerage since 2018, purchasing the Weichert Franchise towards the end of 2019. To date, I’ve been involved in over 700 real estate transactions and am pumped to think about how many families and individuals that means we have helped in their journey to homeownership!
My family and I reside in Brownsburg, IN where we are involved in various school, church, and community activities! I am excited to lead a great team and a great brokerage! We would be honored to assist you in your residential or commercial needs.

Networking Mastery
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Networking is like using the stairs-sometimes we try to simplify the process and use the escalator and find ourselves disappointed. Sometimes we attempt to run up the stairs only to slide back down or try skipping steps or miss a step and even fall. There can also be landings that allow us to catch our breath and handrails to assist us along the way.
In 2021 We are going to take a journey on the stairway of networking where connectivity and collaboration become comfortable and a regular part of our business.

January Topic: Power UP & Fire UP Your Networking
The Christmas Grinch was not successful at stealing Christmas nor will Covid-19 Pandemic steel Networking! Success means Embracing new methods, re-visiting some past and even inventing new ways to network successfully today. Networking is alive and well and businesses that step up and embrace today’s networking will survive and thrive!

Our Facilitator:

Patty Pavey
Patty has coached and encouraged people her whole life. Teaching and coaching in public schools adult education. Twenty + successful years in a direct sales company in the top 2-1/2 percent of the company. As a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer, she owned her own company and design studio traveling, training, and mentoring. Today she is the owner of Today’s The Day Coaching & Hypnosis. As a certified hypnotist, coach, and leadership trainer she has cycled all her education, experiences, training, and skills into empowering people to make better choices to improve their lifestyles for a lifetime. She is passionate and committed to helping individuals and groups in mastering change, enlivening hope in people who are frustrated, unmotivated, stressed, and unhappy. She assists people who are STUCK TO BECOME STUPENDOUS.
With a successful networking background, she has written a Networking book (Guide To Powerful Networking & Strategic Partnering ) and runs popular networking groups as well as teaches networking classes and workshops assisting people in enlarging their sphere of influence. She loves connecting people and watching others embrace networking and step up their skills as a professional networker.
With a degree from Purdue, Masters from Ball State, and certifications from the National Guild of Hypnosis including Bariatric Surgery For The Mind Hypnosis, Sports and Golf Hypnosis, Care Givers Hypnosis, Pain, Smoking Sensation, Weight Management, Stress Management Everything DiSC from Wiley, NLP, to name a few. She was honored a few years ago as one of the outstanding women in business in the Heartland.
Married to Chuck for 39 years, with 3 children, 5 grandchildren. She loves to travel and meet new people, read, exercise, cook, and decorate.

Sharpen
2021-01-28 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Rainmakers Sharpen is a quarterly event for business owners, C-level leaders, and their operational leaders to learn new business efficiencies and building new relationships in the community. Expect thought-provoking topics led by small business solutions experts and small group discussions to apply learnings.

January Topic: Technology, Data, and You

How do we help companies and their employees stay healthy mentally & physically while staying engaged?
How can technology help us stay healthy & change management?
Zoom fatigue, how to interact and engage past a zoom call.
Career development, “What’s next for me?” conversations.

Our Speakers:

Kristen Mason-Glasscott
Chief Strategy Officer,
American Health and Wellness Group

A graduate of Ohio State University, Kristen has more than 20 years of sales, marketing, and strategic business development experience, is the Title Sponsor of Accelerent Indy, and a great connector of people. Within her AHW Chief Strategy Officer role, she will drive continued growth for the company and focus on cultivating new business relationships to which AHW can bring exceptional value and provide lower benefit plan costs through a strategic approach.
A few of her favorite things are spending time with her two girls, husband and dogs, traveling, outdoor activities, Colts and Ohio State Games.

Lisa Mitchell, CFI
Founder, Power Body Language
Lisa Mitchell, CFI is a communications expert and Founder of Power Body Language. She specializes in Body Language and Non Verbal communication skills, coaching high-performing executives and providing expert analysis during jury selection. She is a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) and a Certified Body Language Trainer, and holds a Masters Degree in Management. Lisa is also the co-founder and CEO of Pulse Analytix, a technology platform that connects citizens, law enforcement, and oversight agencies to ensure great transparency and improved relations.
Find Lisa on social media: LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

Megan Koontz

Director of Human Resources, Fusion Alliance
Megan joined Fusion Alliance (formerly Quick Solutions) in 1998, and currently serves as Director of Human Resources. Megan brings over 20 years of experience in benefit plan administration, compliance, and employee relations. In addition to her degree in Human Resources, she is PHR and CPSP certified. Apart from her responsibilities with Fusion Alliance, Megan serves on the board of Huckleberry House, an organization that provides shelter and services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. She also enjoys traveling, having other people cook for her, and spending time with friends and family.

Our Facilitator:

Amber Fields
Amber is a bright light. Her approach is to learn about you and help you to win with the right connections and solutions. She understands the power of helping people to achieve their own unique purpose. She uses these superpowers in her executive role with AIS, as a board member with Damar Services, as a co-host on the show The Truth Revival and as a Zarvos Leadership Coach.
Amber’s role at AIS is a perfect fit for her “connection” expertise! She’s helping clients with their IT infrastructure connections to fuel the growth of their business.
Amber is passionate about paving the way for women to have successful careers in the IT industry. She didn’t go looking for a career in IT, it came after her and she quickly realized the power of connection in an industry that is truly connected to the way we do work and life.
Gifts are meant to be given. With her time, talents, connections, and dollars, Amber is here to give and serve. She has an impressive history of raising money and making a difference in organizations close to her heart.

Connect
2021-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
You will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment, we will be able to learn more, build stronger relationships, and work together to make an impact.

Break into small groups for more personal connections
Learn best networking practices from other colleagues
Build Stronger relationships
Make an impact

After the session, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.

February Topic: Virtual Speed 1-1 Meetings

Let’s kick off the year with some new relationships! Rainmakers Connect is a monthly event that helps participants make new connections, reconnect with those we already know, and deepen our connections. This month, we are really amping our effort up and with virtual one-on-one meetings for the entire session. Come prepared to make a great first impression and practice your introduction (make it short and to the point to help gain traction on the results you are working to create in 2021). You’ll probably get to make at least 7 new connections so this is a very good use of an hour. Join us!!

Check out Rainmakers Connect: The Podcast!

Our Facilitator:

Thomas Mackey
Thomas Mackey is a Senior Sales Executive with PrimePay, the largest privately held Human Capital Management company in the United States, where he has quickly proven himself as a two-time Winner’s Circle recipient. His passion is relationships, and helping organizations improve efficiencies to cut costs, drive revenue and retain top talent. He does this through integrated technology, including applicant tracking, onboarding, payroll, time/PTO tracking, HR analytics, compensation benchmarking, benefits administration, etc.
Thomas is a graduate of Ball State University, a current MBA student at Xavier University, President of the Indianapolis Association of Health Underwriters, Treasurer of the Indiana Professional Services Association, and constantly looking for ways to make an impact in the community. Thomas lives in Noblesville with his wife, two-year-old daughter, and their crazy chocolate lab!

LinkedIn Prospecting Roundtable
2021-02-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Zoom Webinar, Indianapolis, IN
Leverage your LinkedIn account by sharing your needs with fellow Rainmakers and helping them with their ideal connections. Get the meetings you need to be successful in your business!
This is an opportunity to do group prospecting. To fully participate you must know how to use LinkedIn.

Our Facilitator:

Jim Patton
Jim Patton is a Financial Planner with WestPoint Financial Group. He provides objective and customized insurance and investment strategies to help meet the financial needs of his clients.
Jim is a graduate of Purdue University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics. He later earned his Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma University and his MS in Adult Education from Indiana University. Jim is also a graduate of the US Army War College.
Prior to joining WestPoint Financial Group, Jim was the owner of J Patton Consulting, LLC. He also worked for Transamerica Financial Advisors as an Investment Advisor Representative. From 1970 to 2000, Jim served in the United States Army as a Colonel. During his service, he was stationed in Germany and Korea. Given Jim’s background, he enjoys focusing on veteran business owners.
Jim is a member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals and a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Indiana Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals.
In his free time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include hiking and reading.
