Tags: Networking

Rainmakers Young Professionals Today

October 15, 2014

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

Can Rainmakers Young Professionals Group Change Your Life?

August 15, 2014

Sure it can! Rainmakers Young Professionals (RYP) is a networking opportunity for young professionals who want to create abundance for others as well as for themselves. To create change you need to be intentional– and the launch of this group services a community of professionals who are serious about business development. The inaugural meeting featured […]

Summer PRIME Event: Here’s to You!

July 3, 2014

Last week we hosted our Summer Prime Event.  A quarterly members-only event, PRIME was created so that members can socialize in a forum outside the regular Rainmakers meetings and training we offer – it’s our special treat for you! It’s an opportunity for you to meet new friends or catch-up with old ones, engage with the Rainmakers […]

Networking the Right Way

June 27, 2014

People are frustrated with networking. Period. They take time out of their busy day, attend numerous events, meet lots of people, collect business cards and get no results. Unfortunately, they become disenchanted, burned out and avoid networking altogether. The moment when abandoning your networking activities seems like a good idea is the moment you need […]

4 People to Avoid at Networking Events

June 13, 2014

Depending on your comfort level, a  networking event can feel forced. The experience doesn’t get any better when you encounter people who make the task of connecting difficult or, worse, impossible. Want to learn how to network with purpose and authenticity? Join us for a Word of Mouth Marketing Machine training. In this 90 minute training session, participants […]

A Mentoring Environment as a Networking Platform

May 16, 2014

Mentoring is such an important practice, especially for those of us who are entrepreneurs or carry an entrepreneurial streak. We move fast and have a lot to juggle so we need a consistent system to stay inspired, help others, and get advice and feedback. The reason I say we need a system is so that we […]

LinkedIn Mastermind

March 3, 2014

LinkedIn is the number one online platform to connect with people who are business-to-business focused. Over 60% of C-level professionals utilize LinkedIn on a regular basis and declare it as their primary online social media tool. It is important, as a business professional, to learn how to leverage LinkedIn, since statistics show that more people […]

Take the Lead in Your Networking

March 20, 2012

For most members, you know it is no secret that we launch a lot of great leaders in Rainmakers! We provide multiple platforms for our members to step outside their comfort zone and “Be More.”   For those of you who are already in leadership within this awesome organization of people who “Pay It Forward,” […]

Make Helping Others as Important as a Client Appointment

February 28, 2012

Andre Gibson, Owner of Sycamore Commercial Lending and Chair of Rainmakers Fishers, was on the Leadership Development Call (LDP) yesterday. Andre has had huge success in his networking efforts and he shared some wonderful information that has helped him succeed. First, you will stand out if you follow-up. Second, see networking as an opportunity to […]