Rainmakers: featuring business development's elite

Alex Richard helps people get involved with Walmart as sellers on their marketplace and take advantage of when people purchase from the Walmart marketplace. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Alex Richard Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Nick Spiller talks about how he uses his network to help entrepreneurs raise funding for their businesses. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Nick Spiller Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Andie Monet was abandoned by her single mother when she was 16 and ended up homeless. She worked hard, learn how to sell and went in to earn five college degrees. Today she is a business consultant with a wealth of knowledge and a heart of gold. Listen to her inspirational story. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Andie Monet Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Hall Martin became an angel investor after a company he was with went public. He turned his interest in angel investing into regional networks of angel investors and later a national network of angel and venture investors that he helps entrepreneurs gain access to. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Hall Martin Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Tyler Sweatt said that “one of the main differences you'll see in the government sector is a lot of that is pretty well documented down from Congress, each year, they're passing budgets, so you're getting an idea of where new programs coming in, and where are they. And then it gets down to the more traditional aspects of capture of meeting customers and understand their problems.” Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Tyler Sweatt Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Kyle McQuighan, a high performing business development professional, makes an encore appearance on the podcast to talk about what he has learned since his January appearance. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Kyle McQuighan Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Ed Curtis, CEO of YTexas runs a company that welcomes companies and people to Texas. He said Texas welcomes people, no matter where you're from…So, from an outsider looking in, I said, I would love to form an organization that helps people understand the values in Texas Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Ed Curtis Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Justin Wynter compare his approach to sales as he is gets older with his passion for running. When he was growing up, he was a sprinter in track and field, competing in the 100 meter and 200 meter. But now that he is getting older, he has gotten into distance running. In his career, when he was younger in his career, Justin might have gone for a quick close, but now he compares the sales cycle to a marathon, where developing long-term relationships are more important than the quick closes. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Justin Wynter Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Shawn Basler is Co-CEO of Perkins Eastman, an architectural firm which he has grown to 1100 employees in 21 offices around the world. Listen to hear how he does it. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Shawn Basler Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

As CEO of Assurely, David Carpentier is building insurance products for changing industries, technology and times and is bringing it to market in new ways. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - David Carpenteir Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Marissa Limsiaco didn’t realize it at the time, but she started honing her business development skills recruiting young women to the West Point women’s tennis team. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Marissa Limsiaco Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Chloe Capital invests in companies that have 20% or more ownership by female entrepreneurs. Half of the fund is dedicated to female entrepreneurs of color. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Kathryn Cartini Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Jamie Graham says that to be successful in business development you have to be memorable and that every company you meet should have you top of mind at all times. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Jamie Graham Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

When Adam Butler started in business, his network was not comprised of decision makers. He said “if you stay in business long enough, the ecosystem of decision makers matures with you.” Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Adam Butler Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Todd Rowley explains how trust is not given, it is earned and maintained. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Todd Rowley Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Bob London takes the long view when he is out in the market and is never selling when he is out at events. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Bob London Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Ugochi Owo talks about the importance of building friendships instead of transactional business relationships. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Ugochi Owo Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Bill Collier networked his way into his venture capital position and uses his sales background to be successful in it. Join the Rainmakers Networkon LinkedIn Guest - Bill Collier Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Javeriya Dunn talks about the power of a human connection. Join the Rainmakers Networkon LinkedIn Guest - Javeriya Dunn Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant

Learn the concept of a "business development date," from Angie Collier, a true partner in business development. Join the Rainmakers Network on LinkedIn Guest - Angie Collier Host - Carl Grant Producer - Seth Grant