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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Lead Share
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEveryone who attends will have a chance to share the following:\nYour name\, The company you represent\, The service or product that you offer your clients\, and how you help your clients. Everyone else will search their own Linkedin connections for this criteria and make immediate introductions.\n_________________________________\nWe are collecting shoes for Hope For The Holidays for Firefly Children and Family Alliance at all Rainmakers events/workshops in December.\n\n_________________________________\n\nTo attend this session you must know how to: \n\nSearch and use filters on Linkedin\nHave an all-star profile\nKnow-How to share a profile with a connection\nYou must have a written intro for others to send on your behalf.  I have attached a variety of samples from other members that might be helpful when putting together your intro.\n\n  \nIn this session\, you will share the following: \n\nDescribe who is your ideal strategic partner/referral partner.  Who calls on the same person in a corporation that you do?  (CIO/CEO/CFO\, ETC.)\nDescribe who is your ideal client (it’s not“everyone”)\nYou do not need to have a paid LinkedIn subscription\, although it’s nice to have.\n\n  \nWhat to expect (how-to): \n\nRound 1 connect to each other before the actual session (I will send the list of people who registered for this event ahead of time)\nRound 2 explain keywords describing who you want to meet.  Other members will send you a person that fits the bill and you reply through messenger if that looks good.\nRound 3 members send a three-way email or LinkedIn message as a warm introduction using verbiage provided during the session.\n\n\n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJeff Crane\, Chief “Why” Officer\, The Entrepreneur’s Source  \nAs 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.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-prospecting-workshop-2022-04-19-2022-12-20-2/
LOCATION:Online Event\, United States
CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221220T103000
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Lead Share
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEveryone who attends will have a chance to share the following:\nYour name\, The company you represent\, The service or product that you offer your clients\, and how you help your clients. Everyone else will search their own Linkedin connections for this criteria and make immediate introductions.\n_________________________________\nWe are collecting shoes for Hope For The Holidays for Firefly Children and Family Alliance at all Rainmakers events/workshops in December.\n\n_________________________________\n\nTo attend this session you must know how to: \n\nSearch and use filters on Linkedin\nHave an all-star profile\nKnow-How to share a profile with a connection\nYou must have a written intro for others to send on your behalf.  I have attached a variety of samples from other members that might be helpful when putting together your intro.\n\n  \nIn this session\, you will share the following: \n\nDescribe who is your ideal strategic partner/referral partner.  Who calls on the same person in a corporation that you do?  (CIO/CEO/CFO\, ETC.)\nDescribe who is your ideal client (it’s not“everyone”)\nYou do not need to have a paid LinkedIn subscription\, although it’s nice to have.\n\n  \nWhat to expect (how-to): \n\nRound 1 connect to each other before the actual session (I will send the list of people who registered for this event ahead of time)\nRound 2 explain keywords describing who you want to meet.  Other members will send you a person that fits the bill and you reply through messenger if that looks good.\nRound 3 members send a three-way email or LinkedIn message as a warm introduction using verbiage provided during the session.\n\n\n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJeff Crane\, Chief “Why” Officer\, The Entrepreneur’s Source  \nAs 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.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-prospecting-workshop-2022-04-19-2022-12-20/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221214T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
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SUMMARY:Growing Relationships (Digital and Analog) That Work For You
DESCRIPTION:Growing Relationship (Digital and Analog) That Work For You  \n\n \nLinkedIn is the place to be! As a business directory of over 850 million users\, your ideal clients are there.  Learn how to start leveraging LinkedIn to grow your business.  In this session you will:\n \n\n\nLearn how to Optimize your profile to stand out in the crowd\nLearn advanced strategies to find your ideal prospects and partnerships\nLearn how to Start productive conversations that lead to sales\nLearn how to use the latest technology to scale your outreach to impressive levels \n\n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00 Open Networking & Introductions\n9:00 – 10:00 Presentation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n_________________________________\nWe are collecting shoes for Hope For The Holidays for Firefly Children and Family Alliance at all Rainmakers events/workshops in December.\n\n_________________________________\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Facilitator:\nMatthew Kraft\, Kennected\n\n\nMatt Kraft started his professional career in language education. After a few years of pursuing a coaching career in collegiate athletics\, he took an opportunity to teach in Saudi Arabia. There\, he spent a total of three years teaching young adults at a top engineering university (KFUPM). Global changes in 2020 allowed him the space to reevaluate his career path and transition into the tech industry. Now he helps save business professionals time and simplifies opportunities through LinkedIn.\n\n \n \nFind Kennected on:Youtube | Instagram
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/growing-relationships-digital-and-analog-that-work-for-you/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Technology,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House Give Back
DESCRIPTION:  \nSponsored by: \n \nNathan Pfahler with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink! \n  \nI 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! \n  \nMy 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.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/holiday-open-house-give-back-2/
LOCATION:1451 S Green St.\, Ste B\, 1451 S Green St.\, Ste. B\, Brownsburg\, Indiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House Give Back
DESCRIPTION:  \nSponsored by: \n \nNathan Pfahler with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink! \n  \nI 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! \n  \nMy 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.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/holiday-open-house-give-back/
LOCATION:1451 S Green St.\, Ste B\, 1451 S Green St.\, Ste. B\, Brownsburg\, Indiana
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
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SUMMARY:Holiday Eat + Drink
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nJoin us in December for  a 3-course Holiday Meal \nat \nMatteo’s Italian Restaurant \n  \nIndulge in a special 3-course meal. Please note\, you must pre-pay for your meal. Prices are reflected in cost of ticket: $64.50 (tax & gratuity included)  \nMenu Options:  \nChoose one from each category:  \n1st course   \n\nHouse Salad \nCaesar Salad \n\n2nd course   \n\nTortellini Matteo’s \nChicken Parmigiana \nSalmon Limone \n\n3rd course  \n\nTiramisu \nDelizia limone\n\n  \n \nNote: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink! \nLet’s support a local restaurant\, get to know other folks\, and have great food and beverages all at the same time! \n_________________________________\nWe are collecting shoes for Hope For The Holidays for Firefly Children and Family Alliance at all Rainmakers events/workshops in December.\n\n_________________________________\n\n\n\nTHANK YOU to Our Sponsor: \n \nNathan Pfahler with Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink! \n  \nI 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! \n  \nMy 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.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/holiday-eat-drink-5/
LOCATION:Matteo’s Italian Restaurant\, 40 N 9th St.\, Noblesville\, IN\, 46060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221206T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221206T100000
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SUMMARY:ThinkUp
DESCRIPTION:Join virtually or in person! \nRainmakers ThinkUP is a uniquely organized networking event for business owners and those who serve them. Picture a room full of sharp\, entrepreneurial-minded professionals brainstorming challenges\, mentoring one another\, and identifying new strategic relationship opportunities. \nBring an idea\, a challenge\, or a discussion topic. You’ll have the opportunity to talk in groups and get feedback to help you move forward in your thoughts. It’s the “Place to Start and progress your ideas to actionable steps.” \nThese events will allow time for some open networking followed by the Hot Seat discussions in small groups. \n  \nStart this exciting new program with a business challenge that is affecting you or your business. \nExample questions: \n\nHow do I attract candidates to the open vacancies in this job seekers market?\nHow can I grow profits in this economy with high inflation?\nHow can I retain my current staff when there are many other business opportunities being offered?\n\n  \nCome and join us for this new and exciting event that will challenge you and change you and/ or your business for the better. \n_________________________________\nWe are collecting shoes for Hope For The Holidays for Firefly Children and Family Alliance at all Rainmakers events/workshops in December.\n\n_________________________________\n\n\nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \n\n\nApprentice University was originally created to reduce a talent shortage in the technology industry. However\, we have expanded since then to a diverse community of professionals and students. Our apprentices’ interests range from marketing to cybersecurity to entrepreneurship to media and digital storytelling and more. Our model has undergone a few iterations\, but throughout the changes we remain to guide our students through challenging\, real-world experiences that prepare them for their future. We plan\, arrange\, and manage apprenticeships in the quickly changed\, high-demand careers of the future\, offering professional certificates in marketing\, IT administration\, cybersecurity\, web design & UX\, and much more. We are striving to build the professionals of the future.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/thinkup-6-2022-12-06/
LOCATION:Apprentice University\, 6402 Corporate Drive\, Indianapolis\, 46278
CATEGORIES:Small Business,ThinkUP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
CREATED:20220914T180632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T135013Z
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SUMMARY:Tastings and Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this quarterly Rainmakers Tastings and Connections Event. We will enjoy tastings & conversation together and in person while building authentic relationships and getting to know one another. There will be appetizers and many business resources to check out.  \nWhat to Expect:  \n\nThere will be light appetizers\, soda\, water\, and coffee. \n\n\nWhen you join Rainmakers at this event\, you will be entered into a drawing for some fabulous prizes!\n\n  \n___________________________________ \n  \nThank You\, to Our Sponsor: \nSue Wei with Magic Promotions Inc \n \nMagic Promotions Inc. is a promotional product marketing firm. Established in September 2013\, we have been serving businesses large and small nationwide. We work with business owners\, marketing & events managers\, and HR managers to provide unique marketing items that keep them top of mind with their customers. Most clients chose us because we have our clients’ best interests and we do our best to make the MAGIC happen! Whether your goal is to get your brand noticed or WOWing your employees at your next event\, we’ve got the solution for you. Call the Magic Sue today at (773)-791-3166 to discuss your next project!  \n\nMy promise to you is that: Should you choose us for your branded promotional product needs; it will be my highest priority to ensure that when the project is complete\, the only thing you can say is:” I’m SO glad that I chose Magic Promotions” .
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/tastings-and-connections/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Networking,Small Business,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221116T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221116T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
CREATED:20220123T183226Z
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SUMMARY:5 Tips To Profitable Networking
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to spend less time hunting for clients and more time helping your clients?  Would you love to have your sales pipeline full of people that are ready to buy from you? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions\, join Denise as she shares strategies and tactics that can save you time AND make you more money as you learn to build your business by referral. \nNovember Topic: 5 Tips To Profitable Networking \nDoes your mouth turn dry and chalky at the very mention of Networking?  Are your palms sweaty at the mere thought of heading into a room full of strangers to introduce yourself? Do you cringe at the thought of pasting on a name tag and making small talk?\n\nWell\, I have news for you – pretty much everybody thinks networking is painfully awkward.\n\nBUT\, it doesn’t have to be that way.  It’s not the “networking” that’s the problem.  It’s the way we you’ve been taught to approach it.\n\nJoin me for the 5 Tips to Profitable Networking\, and with a little preparation and practice you might even learn to enjoy networking.\n  \nFilling Your Sales Pipeline Series \nJoin Denise each month as she shares the components of putting together your own customized Referral Marketing plan for your business that when implemented\, will result in you filling your sales pipeline full of prospects that are ready to buy from you. \n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nDenise Praul \nDenise Praul is a Referral Marketing Strategist and the founder of Whiteboard Learning. She is committed to sharing practical real-world information to help business professionals create referral marketing strategies to grow their businesses. \nShe 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 that experience and knowledge she developed a duplicatable system to help other businesses have the same success. \nDenise 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. \nDenise Praul \nWhite Board Learning \n317-989-2222 \nwb-learning.com \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/filling-your-sales-pipeline-2022-06-15-2022-11-16/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221108T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221108T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T202305Z
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SUMMARY:Business Credit: Avoid These Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get business credit for your company EIN that’s not linked to you personally or your personal credit. Secure HIGH-limit vendor\, store\, fleet\, and cash credit in your business name without a personal guarantee or personal credit check. No collateral or cash flow is required for approval. \n  \nYou will learn the following: \n\nWhat is Business Credit\nHow to get the credit you need\n7 Steps to EIN Business Credit\nYour SSN is not your business’s business\n\n \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJerry Vaughn\, President \nJ. Galt Finance Suite \n \n_____________________________ \nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/business-credit-101-want-to-help-your-business-thrive-2-2022-11-08/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221104T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
CREATED:20221021T170517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T170621Z
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SUMMARY:B2B Sales Mastery
DESCRIPTION:B2B Sales Mastery:  The Five Must Do’s to Ensure a Successful Q1 and 2023 \n  \nNovember is for Thanksgiving\, college football\, and prepping for 2023! So join Rainmakers and Lushin & Associates for an interactive workshop on the “Five Must Dos to Ensure a Successful Q1.” In this workshop\, we’ll cover: \n\nWhat changed with business development in 2022\nWhat are the top behaviors to ensure a full pipeline and a hot start in 2023\nOther strategies for making 2023 your best sales year ever\n\n  \n\n8 – 8:30 open networking\n8:30 – 10 workshop
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/b2b-sales-mastery/
LOCATION:Lushin & Associates\, 5655 Castle Creek Pkwy N Dr\, Indianapolis\, 46250\, United States
CATEGORIES:Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221101T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221101T100000
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SUMMARY:ThinkUp
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! \nRainmakers ThinkUP is a uniquely organized networking event for business owners and those who serve them. Picture a room full of sharp\, entrepreneurial-minded professionals brainstorming challenges\, mentoring one another\, and identifying new strategic relationship opportunities. \nBring an idea\, a challenge\, or a discussion topic. You’ll have the opportunity to talk in groups and get feedback to help you move forward in your thoughts. It’s the “Place to Start and progress your ideas to actionable steps.” \nThese events will allow time for some open networking followed by the Hot Seat discussions in small groups. \n  \nStart this exciting new program with a business challenge that is affecting you or your business. \nExample questions: \n\nHow do I attract candidates to the open vacancies in this job seekers market?\nHow can I grow profits in this economy with high inflation?\nHow can I retain my current staff when there are many other business opportunities being offered?\n\n  \nCome and join us for this new and exciting event that will challenge you and change you and/ or your business for the better. \n  \n\nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \n\n\nApprentice University was originally created to reduce a talent shortage in the technology industry. However\, we have expanded since then to a diverse community of professionals and students. Our apprentices’ interests range from marketing to cybersecurity to entrepreneurship to media and digital storytelling and more. Our model has undergone a few iterations\, but throughout the changes we remain to guide our students through challenging\, real-world experiences that prepare them for their future. We plan\, arrange\, and manage apprenticeships in the quickly changed\, high-demand careers of the future\, offering professional certificates in marketing\, IT administration\, cybersecurity\, web design & UX\, and much more. We are striving to build the professionals of the future.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/thinkup-6-2022-11-01/
LOCATION:Apprentice University\, 6402 Corporate Drive\, Indianapolis\, 46278
CATEGORIES:Small Business,ThinkUP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
CREATED:20220920T142302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T182303Z
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SUMMARY:Tricks to Make Networking A Treat
DESCRIPTION:This event is a collaboration of INSPIREsmall.biz\, H7 Networking\, TTR Networking. Whiteboard Learning\, Rainmakers & GNLC 2.0 \n  \nWrap-up your work day with an afternoon of fun and networking at Launch Fishers. \nDoors open at 3:00 PM. \nStop by our registration table to enter the drawing for door prizes\, make your nametag and pickup your copy of the event booklet\, including a list of everyone who registered for the event. \nRegister before Friday\, October 21st to have your contact information included in the program guide \n  \nMeet Your Hosts: \nINSPIREsmall.biz: Connect with fellow entrepreneurs; Learn new skills anytime; Grow your brand with content designed to help small business owners and solopreneurs. \n  \nH7 Networking: An H7 Membership is word-of-mouth marketing that helps you grow your business! Visiting a meeting is free and a great way to see a Virtual or In-Person meeting in action. \n  \nWhiteboard Learning: I work with business owners and sales professionals to fill their sales pipeline full of referrals that are ready to buy from them. No more pounding the pavement trying to get more business. \n  \nGeist Networking Lunch Club: Geist Networking Lunch Club (GNLC) believes in creating sustainable strategic relationships using the Know\, Like and Trust model. GNLC meets each Friday at 12 noon. \n  \nTTR Networking: To The Rescue has over 14 (and counting) of the most successful and active professional networking groups in the Indianapolis and Central Indiana region. \n  \nRainmakers: Rainmakers is a National business development organization for B2B companies. We support entrepreneurial and sales-oriented professionals to reach their goals.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/tricks-to-make-networking-a-treat/
LOCATION:Launch Fishers\, 12175 Visionary Way\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221025T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221025T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180107
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SUMMARY:Eat + Drink
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us in October at The Broken Barrel! \nMeet us for Cocktails and light appetizers \n \nAbout The Broken Barrel: \nWhen a barrel breaks mid-aging\, a distillery often gives the whiskey to its staff. At the Broken Barrel\, the essence of this practice lives in every aspect of our bar. Yes\, we take our craftsmanship seriously. But\, we never lose sight of life’s spontaneity. We’re always making better memories\, and drinks\, for our customers and team. \nEach of our locations carries a unique charm and aesthetic\, but all are inspired by the speakeasy experience. Camaraderie\, adventure\, and a taste for fine liquor are the roots of the Broken Barrel\, as well as our guests. Though it serves as a haven for all who enjoy freedom and friendship\, the rich leathers and warm decor of our lounges offer the feeling of an exclusive club. \n  \n  \nNote: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink! \nLet’s support a local restaurant\, get to know other folks\, and have great food and beverages all at the same time! \n  \n  \nTHANK YOU to Our Sponsor: \n \nNathan Pfahler \nwith Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink! \nI 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! \nMy 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. \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-19-2022-10-25/
LOCATION:The Broken Barrel\, 1156 Keystone Way\, Carmel\, IN\, 46032
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220914T190226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T135257Z
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SUMMARY:Power of Women
DESCRIPTION:October: Fall into Greatness\n\n\nPower of Women (POW) is on a mission to create a space where women can gather and be connected\, inspired\, and grow. POW will be a quarterly women’s event that focuses on current trends and challenges that women are facing. \n\nThere will be a limited lunch menu available.  Attendees are encouraged to order lunch but are not required. If you choose to order\, please select the correct ticket and note your meal choice (menu below) upon registration\, so we can help our host best prepare.\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our host:\n\nWe are Erika and P.J. Steele\, and we are excited to bring “Just Love” to Indianapolis! We believe that we were created to be in the community\, making us excited about Just Love Coffee Cafe. We envision a cafe that is a gathering place for friends and family to be in community with one another. We also believe that as a community\, we should bear one another’s burdens and love one another. That is why we are excited to partner with organizations in Indianapolis that make our city a caring and supportive place to live.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/power-of-women/
LOCATION:Just Love Coffee\, 12525 Old Meridian St\, Ste 100\, Carmel\, Indiana\, 46032
CATEGORIES:Empowering Women Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221019T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221019T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220123T183226Z
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UID:124149-1666182600-1666188000@gorainmakers.com
SUMMARY:5 Tips To Profitable Networking
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to spend less time hunting for clients and more time helping your clients?  Would you love to have your sales pipeline full of people that are ready to buy from you? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions\, join Denise as she shares strategies and tactics that can save you time AND make you more money as you learn to build your business by referral. \nOctober Topic: 5 Tips To Profitable Networking \nDoes your mouth turn dry and chalky at the very mention of Networking?  Are your palms sweaty at the mere thought of heading into a room full of strangers to introduce yourself? Do you cringe at the thought of pasting on a name tag and making small talk?\n\nWell\, I have news for you – pretty much everybody thinks networking is painfully awkward.\n\nBUT\, it doesn’t have to be that way.  It’s not the “networking” that’s the problem.  It’s the way we you’ve been taught to approach it.\n\nJoin me for the 5 Tips to Profitable Networking\, and with a little preparation and practice you might even learn to enjoy networking.\n\n\nFilling Your Sales Pipeline Series \nJoin Denise each month as she shares the components of putting together your own customized Referral Marketing plan for your business that when implemented\, will result in you filling your sales pipeline full of prospects that are ready to buy from you. \n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nDenise Praul \nDenise Praul is a Referral Marketing Strategist and the founder of Whiteboard Learning. She is committed to sharing practical real-world information to help business professionals create referral marketing strategies to grow their businesses. \nShe 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 that experience and knowledge she developed a duplicatable system to help other businesses have the same success. \nDenise 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. \nDenise Praul \nWhite Board Learning \n317-989-2222 \nwb-learning.com \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/filling-your-sales-pipeline-2022-06-15-2022-10-19/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221018T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220223T210201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T190448Z
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Prospecting Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEveryone who attends will have a chance to share the following:\nYour name\, The company you represent\, The service or product that you offer your clients\, and how you help your clients. Everyone else will search their own Linkedin connections for this criteria and make immediate introductions.\n\nTo attend this session you must know how to: \n\nSearch and use filters on Linkedin\nHave an all-star profile\nKnow-How to share a profile with a connection\nYou must have a written intro for others to send on your behalf.  I have attached a variety of samples from other members that might be helpful when putting together your intro.\n\n  \nIn this session\, you will share the following: \n\nDescribe who is your ideal strategic partner/referral partner.  Who calls on the same person in a corporation that you do?  (CIO/CEO/CFO\, ETC.)\nDescribe who is your ideal client (it’s not“everyone”)\nYou do not need to have a paid LinkedIn subscription\, although it’s nice to have.\n\n  \nWhat to expect (how-to): \n\nRound 1 connect to each other before the actual session (I will send the list of people who registered for this event ahead of time)\nRound 2 explain keywords describing who you want to meet.  Other members will send you a person that fits the bill and you reply through messenger if that looks good.\nRound 3 members send a three-way email or LinkedIn message as a warm introduction using verbiage provided during the session.\n\n\n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJeff Crane\, Chief “Why” Officer\, The Entrepreneur’s Source  \nAs 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.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-prospecting-workshop-2022-04-19-2022-10-18/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221012T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220915T183646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T183823Z
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SUMMARY:Connect 4 Success
DESCRIPTION:Join Patty Pavey in a new workshop for Business Professionals wanting to expand their sphere of influence and: \n\nMeet and connect with like-minded business professionals.\nLearn how to dig deeper into developing alliances and\nstrategic partners.\nBecome the (magnet) others are attracted to.\nIdentify the 3 circles of Business Strength\, how to fill them and how those 3 identify your ultimate Sweet Spot.\n\nRegister now space is limited. \nPatty is a coach and hypnotist to many Business Professionals. Assisting them in making change\, and increasing confidence\, health\, productivity\, and much more with one-to-one coaching\, group coaching\, mastermind groups\, webinars\, and workshops. Moving you from stuck to stupendous. Becoming your personal best by digging deeper and embracing change. \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nPatty Pavey \nPatty 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. As a 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. \nWith 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. \nPatty has a degree from Purdue and a Masters from Ball State. She was honored a few years ago as one of the outstanding women in business in the Heartland. \nMarried to Chuck for 39 years\, with 3 children\, 5 grandchildren. She loves to travel and meet new people\, read\, exercise\, cook\, and decorate. \n  \n_____________________________ \nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact.\n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/connect-4-success/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221011T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220707T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T200528Z
UID:124290-1665477000-1665482400@gorainmakers.com
SUMMARY:Business Credit 101 – Want To Help Your Business Thrive?
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get business credit for your company EIN that’s not linked to you personally or your personal credit. Secure HIGH-limit vendor\, store\, fleet\, and cash credit in your business name without a personal guarantee or personal credit check. No collateral or cash flow is required for approval. \n  \nYou will learn the following: \n\nWhat is Business Credit\nHow to get the credit you need\n7 Steps to EIN Business Credit\nYour SSN is not your business’s business\n\n \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJerry Vaughn\, President \nJ. Galt Finance Suite \n \n_____________________________ \nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/business-credit-101-want-to-help-your-business-thrive-2-2022-10-11/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220927T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220525T184431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220910T222028Z
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SUMMARY:Eat + Drink
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us in September at The Inferno Room! \n \nAbout The Inferno Room: \nYou may spy the skulls of your enemies if you’re lucky\, but you you will definitely find one of the largest collections of Papua New Guinea native art that exists outside of a museum. Whether you explore the depths of our spirit house or spend your evening relaxing in the Kahuna Lounge or Luau Room\, you’ll be enjoying some of the best tropical libations in the Midwest. You’ll find classics from Don the Beachcomber\, Trader Vic\, and Indiana’s own Stephen Crane alongside contemporary exotic concoctions from our own Infernal Tribe. Come find yourself in the fiery depths of tropical bliss. \n  \n  \nNote: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink! \nLet’s support a local restaurant\, get to know other folks\, and have great food and beverages all at the same time! \n  \n  \nTHANK YOU to Our Sponsor: \n \nNathan Pfahler \nwith Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink! \nI 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! \nMy 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. \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-19-2022-09-27/
LOCATION:The Inferno Room\, 902 VIRGINIA AVENUE\, Indianapolis\, 46203
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220223T210201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T190419Z
UID:124177-1663662600-1663669800@gorainmakers.com
SUMMARY:LinkedIn Prospecting Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEveryone who attends will have a chance to share the following:\nYour name\, The company you represent\, The service or product that you offer your clients\, and how you help your clients. Everyone else will search their own Linkedin connections for this criteria and make immediate introductions.\n\nTo attend this session you must know how to: \n\nSearch and use filters on Linkedin\nHave an all-star profile\nKnow-How to share a profile with a connection\nYou must have a written intro for others to send on your behalf.  I have attached a variety of samples from other members that might be helpful when putting together your intro.\n\n  \nIn this session\, you will share the following: \n\nDescribe who is your ideal strategic partner/referral partner.  Who calls on the same person in a corporation that you do?  (CIO/CEO/CFO\, ETC.)\nDescribe who is your ideal client (it’s not“everyone”)\nYou do not need to have a paid LinkedIn subscription\, although it’s nice to have.\n\n  \nWhat to expect (how-to): \n\nRound 1 connect to each other before the actual session (I will send the list of people who registered for this event ahead of time)\nRound 2 explain keywords describing who you want to meet.  Other members will send you a person that fits the bill and you reply through messenger if that looks good.\nRound 3 members send a three-way email or LinkedIn message as a warm introduction using verbiage provided during the session.\n\n\n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJim Patton \nJim 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. \nJim 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. \nPrior 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. \nJim 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. \nIn his free time\, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and friends. His hobbies include hiking and reading.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-prospecting-workshop-2022-04-19-2022-09-20/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220718T130012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T131132Z
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SUMMARY:Indiana Small Business Expo
DESCRIPTION:Rainmakers is sponsoring! \nJoin us on September 16th for the Indiana Business Expo! Spend time networking with Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners from across the state of Indiana + Engage in a mixture of Attendees and Exhibitors. \nYou will have a chance to learn from speakers during breakout sessions and walk away inspired from the Keynote Speaker. Make new connections from various industries. Browse products and services displayed by vendors. Win door prizes.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/indiana-small-business-expo/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Indianapolis\, 1 South Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, 46204
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220707T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T200326Z
UID:124289-1663057800-1663063200@gorainmakers.com
SUMMARY:Business Credit 101 – Want To Help Your Business Thrive?
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get business credit for your company EIN that’s not linked to you personally or your personal credit. Secure HIGH-limit vendor\, store\, fleet\, and cash credit in your business name without a personal guarantee or personal credit check. No collateral or cash flow is required for approval. \n  \nYou will learn the following: \n\nWhat is Business Credit\nHow to get the credit you need\n7 Steps to EIN Business Credit\nYour SSN is not your business’s business\n\n \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJerry Vaughn\, President \nJ. Galt Finance Suite \n \n_____________________________ \nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/business-credit-101-want-to-help-your-business-thrive-2-2022-09-13/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220906T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220906T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220422T193227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220810T190603Z
UID:124275-1662453000-1662458400@gorainmakers.com
SUMMARY:ThinkUp
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! \nRainmakers ThinkUP is a uniquely organized networking event for business owners and those who serve them. Picture a room full of sharp\, entrepreneurial-minded professionals brainstorming challenges\, mentoring one another\, and identifying new strategic relationship opportunities. \nBring an idea\, a challenge\, or a discussion topic. You’ll have the opportunity to talk in groups and get feedback to help you move forward in your thoughts. It’s the “Place to Start and progress your ideas to actionable steps.” \nThese events will allow time for some open networking followed by the Hot Seat discussions in small groups. \n  \nStart this exciting new program with a business challenge that is affecting you or your business. \nExample questions: \n\nHow do I attract candidates to the open vacancies in this job seekers market?\nHow can I grow profits in this economy with high inflation?\nHow can I retain my current staff when there are many other business opportunities being offered?\n\n  \nCome and join us for this new and exciting event that will challenge you and change you and/ or your business for the better. \n  \n\nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \n\n\nApprentice University was originally created to reduce a talent shortage in the technology industry. However\, we have expanded since then to a diverse community of professionals and students. Our apprentices’ interests range from marketing to cybersecurity to entrepreneurship to media and digital storytelling and more. Our model has undergone a few iterations\, but throughout the changes we remain to guide our students through challenging\, real-world experiences that prepare them for their future. We plan\, arrange\, and manage apprenticeships in the quickly changed\, high-demand careers of the future\, offering professional certificates in marketing\, IT administration\, cybersecurity\, web design & UX\, and much more. We are striving to build the professionals of the future.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/thinkup-6-2022-09-06/
LOCATION:Apprentice University\, 6402 Corporate Drive\, Indianapolis\, 46278
CATEGORIES:Small Business,ThinkUP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220714T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T125959Z
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SUMMARY:Rainmakers LIVE - Tastings and Connections
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off this new quarterly Rainmakers Tastings and Connections Event.  We will enjoy tastings & conversation together and in person while networking and getting to know one another.  There will be appetizers and many business resources to check out. \nWhat to Expect: \nThere will be beer\, wine\, and light appetizers.\n\nFor every guest you bring to the event\, you will be entered into a drawing for one of these three fabulous prizes!\n\n$100 Gift certificate to Matteo’s Italian Restaurant\n$100 Gift Certificate to Daniel’s Vineyard\nThree-hour Sunset Boat Cruise for six people valued at $400 (details below)\n\n  \n \n___________________________________ \nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact. 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/rainmakers-live-tastings-and-connections/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Networking,Small Business,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220123T183226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T150151Z
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SUMMARY:It’s Not Me It’s You
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to spend less time hunting for clients and more time helping your clients?  Would you love to have your sales pipeline full of people that are ready to buy from you? If you answered yes to one or both of those questions\, join Denise as she shares strategies and tactics that can save you time AND make you more money as you learn to build your business by referral. \n  \nFilling Your Sales Pipeline Series \nJoin Denise each month as she shares the components of putting together your own customized Referral Marketing plan for your business that when implemented\, will result in you filling your sales pipeline full of prospects that are ready to buy from you. \n  \nAugust Discussion: It’s Not Me It’s You\n\nIf you think you should be receiving more Referrals than you are\, then maybe you need to become more “referrable.”  In this session we will be talking about what makes a business referrable and go through a “Referability Checklist” to see how making small improvements can help you drive more Referrals to your business.\n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nDenise Praul \nDenise Praul is a Referral Marketing Strategist and the founder of Whiteboard Learning. She is committed to sharing practical real-world information to help business professionals create referral marketing strategies to grow their businesses. \nShe 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 that experience and knowledge she developed a duplicatable system to help other businesses have the same success. \nDenise 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. \nDenise Praul \nWhite Board Learning \n317-989-2222 \nwb-learning.com \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/filling-your-sales-pipeline-2022-06-15-2022-08-17/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar\, Indianapolis\, IN
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220816T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220223T210201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T184757Z
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SUMMARY:LinkedIn Prospecting Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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! \nEveryone who attends will have a chance to share the following:\nYour name\, The company you represent\, The service or product that you offer your clients\, and how you help your clients. Everyone else will search their own Linkedin connections for this criteria and make immediate introductions.\n\nTo attend this session you must know how to: \n\nSearch and use filters on Linkedin\nHave an all-star profile\nKnow-How to share a profile with a connection\nYou must have a written intro for others to send on your behalf.  I have attached a variety of samples from other members that might be helpful when putting together your intro.\n\n  \nIn this session\, you will share the following: \n\nDescribe who is your ideal strategic partner/referral partner.  Who calls on the same person in a corporation that you do?  (CIO/CEO/CFO\, ETC.)\nDescribe who is your ideal client (it’s not“everyone”)\nYou do not need to have a paid LinkedIn subscription\, although it’s nice to have.\n\n  \nWhat to expect (how-to): \n\nRound 1 connect to each other before the actual session (I will send the list of people who registered for this event ahead of time)\nRound 2 explain keywords describing who you want to meet.  Other members will send you a person that fits the bill and you reply through messenger if that looks good.\nRound 3 members send a three-way email or LinkedIn message as a warm introduction using verbiage provided during the session.\n\n\n  \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJeff Crane\, Chief “Why” Officer\, The Entrepreneur’s Source  \nAs 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. \n \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-prospecting-workshop-2022-04-19-2022-08-16/
LOCATION:Apprentice University\, 6402 Corporate Drive\, Indianapolis\, 46278
CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220809T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220809T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220707T134550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T200031Z
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SUMMARY:Business Credit 101 – Want To Help Your Business Thrive?
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to get business credit for your company EIN that’s not linked to you personally or your personal credit. Secure HIGH-limit vendor\, store\, fleet\, and cash credit in your business name without a personal guarantee or personal credit check. No collateral or cash flow is required for approval. \n  \nYou will learn the following: \n\nWhat is Business Credit\nHow to get the credit you need\n7 Steps to EIN Business Credit\nYour SSN is not your business’s business\n\n \n  \nOur Facilitator: \n \nJerry Vaughn\, President \nJ. Galt Finance Suite \n \n_____________________________ \nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/business-credit-101-want-to-help-your-business-thrive-2-2022-08-09/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220802T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220802T100000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220422T193227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T152235Z
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SUMMARY:ThinkUp
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! \nRainmakers ThinkUP is a uniquely organized networking event for business owners and those who serve them. Picture a room full of sharp\, entrepreneurial-minded professionals brainstorming challenges\, mentoring one another\, and identifying new strategic relationship opportunities. \nBring an idea\, a challenge\, or a discussion topic. You’ll have the opportunity to talk in groups and get feedback to help you move forward in your thoughts. It’s the “Place to Start and progress your ideas to actionable steps.” \nThese events will allow time for some open networking followed by the Hot Seat discussions in small groups. \n  \nStart this exciting new program with a business challenge that is affecting you or your business. \nExample questions: \n\nHow do I attract candidates to the open vacancies in this job seekers market?\nHow can I grow profits in this economy with high inflation?\nHow can I retain my current staff when there are many other business opportunities being offered?\n\n  \nCome and join us for this new and exciting event that will challenge you and change you and/ or your business for the better. \n  \n  \n\nTHANK YOU to Our Host: \nNexus Impact Center \nNexus is more than just a coworking space and venue location.  While we do have the typical benefits these spaces offer like high-speed internet and great coffee\, we do things a little differently: our profits support social impact. Our pricing\, amenities and flexibility are all designed to tear down walls for socially-minded companies and organizations to enable them to grow their impact.  While our mission and programs are focused on helping people embed sustainable social impact\, our space and memberships are open to people of all walks of life looking for an economical space to work\, meet and hold events\, thereby contributing to social impact.
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/thinkup-6-2022-08-02/
LOCATION:Nexus Impact Center\, 9511 Angola Ct\, Indianapolis\, 46268
CATEGORIES:Small Business,ThinkUP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20220726T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T180108
CREATED:20220525T184431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T201957Z
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SUMMARY:Eat + Drink
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFULL HOUSE! Registrations for this event are now CLOSED (7/21). \n  \nJoin us in July at Bonge’s Tavern! \n \n*All Guests must be 21+ to dine at Bonge’s! (Minimum age is 18 yrs old\, accompanied by a parent or legal guardian) \n \n  \nNote: We’re responsible for finding a great restaurant! You’re responsible for your food and drink! \nLet’s support a local restaurant\, get to know other folks\, and have great food and beverages all at the same time! \n  \n  \nTHANK YOU to Our Sponsor: \n \nNathan Pfahler \nwith Weichert Realtors for sponsoring Rainmakers Eat + Drink! \nI 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! \nMy 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. \n 
URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-19/
LOCATION:Bonge’s Tavern\, 9830 WEST 280 NORTH\, PERKINSVILLE\, IN\, 46011
CATEGORIES:Networking,Social
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