Tags: Networking

6 Ways People Win at Networking

May 31, 2017

You know the virtues of networking, but are you networking like a champion? If you’re really good at creating and maintaining relationships, you reap the practical rewards: a steady flow of opportunities, meaningful relationships, and professional recognition. People who are good at networking know it. Here’s what successful business people do to win at networking […]

What You Missed at ConnectTech Last Month

February 2, 2017

Last month’s ConnectTech TechForward event featured a panel discussion on tech trends. Moderated by Gerry Dick, the panel consisted of local business influencers Jen Handley, Co-creator of Fizziology; John Wechsler, Founder of Launch Fishers; and Santiago Jaramillo, Founder and CEO of Emplify.    The discussion spanned a number of topics including the state of co-working in […]

Leveraging Your Rainmakers Membership

October 13, 2016

Thanks to all of you who took the time to share feedback on our recent member survey. We asked the question “Why are you a Rainmakers Member?” and we received a variety of great responses. Reading the responses prompted me to write this blog post so that I might share some new ideas that you can leverage […]

3 Easy Ways to Be Visible on LinkedIn

September 22, 2016

We host in-person networking events, because we believe that over time they create long lasting connections both personally and professionally. Realistically, though, you can’t physically be at every networking event. Enter social media: LinkedIn connects you with people when you can’t connect in person. Here are 3 ways to stay top-of-mind on LinkedIn. Share an Update: As […]

Following-up After an Event

May 24, 2016

The networking event comes to a close and you head out to your destination with a spring in your step and a pocket full of business cards. What happens next determines whether or not your networking efforts will be successful or an organized waste of time. Make time to follow-up after a Rainmakers Event Here’s great news – within 48 hours, members […]

Is Networking with Strategic Partners Getting Stale?

March 30, 2016

Business relationships are made not born. When done with intention, they can be a tremendous resource for you. If you’re a Rainmakers member, then you cultivated a few strategic partners along the way. At first, like any new relationship, there’s a honeymoon stage where everything is new, exciting…easy. However, in time the relationship, while still beneficial […]

Strategic Networking to Drive Business: 5 Relationship Building Tips

December 10, 2015

Guest blog post by Lisa Treadwell, owner of The Indy Real Estate Experts, Keller Williams Realty I was recently asked to mosey on over to Dallas  for a national conference of real estate agents, and sit on a panel  to share my experience and successes in networking and building business relationships. While I was honored […]