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Discover the insider secrets on how agency owners leverage their time, treasure, and talent. Each week successful rainmakers will share what they are investing more in, what they are cutting back on, and what are their go-to strategies. Your host Henry DeVries, is a business development columnist with Forbes.com & the CEO of Indie Books International, which he cofounded in 2014 to work with small to midsized agency owners who want to find right fit clients by marketing with a book & speech. Prior to that he helped double revenues as president of an award-winning Ad Age 500 advertising agency.
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How To Grow Rainmakers With Dave Wilens
Our agency rainmaker of the week is Dave Wilens. Coach Dave is an author, speaker, and coach in the fields of leadership, management,intergenerational communication, and sales. He is one of North America’s most creative, dedicated and sought-after coaches due to his history of leading companies to greater achievements. Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Cultural Studies from Governor’s State University. He is an accomplished trainer, public speaker, leadership coach and creative thinker. While providing a fresh vision for individual and team strategies, he consistently delivers championship revenue and profit growth forcompanies. He has over forty years of experience as a Business Owner and CEO, has coached companies’ worldwide in dozens of industries, and speaks about “How to Make it Rain” to CEO’s at Vistage, TEC, Entrepreneur’s Organization and Young Presidents Organizations. Inside work he is driven to “Connect, Create & Celebrate with Rainmakers.”
When Covid shut down the world’s commerce, Coach Dave was prepared to pivot his business plan. Launching an aggressive multi-media marketing campaign for a newly branded product called “Coffee with Coach.” Within a few months. Impact Sales Coach reached a new world-wide market and revenue growth was through the roof. The new virtual content focused on helping business owners set up successful strategies to make it rain in the new environment, create win-win exit strategies for their retirement and working with young leaders to establish & achieve their goals to take over the reins.
On January 31, 2023, Coach Dave retired, that is, all but one day per week. On Thursdays he works with a handful of clients to help them continue their journey into an exit strategy or young executives to build their dreams of growing extraordinary businesses.
The rest of retirement time is spent between spending time with his 1 st granddaughter Dahlia, golfing, umpiring senior softball, traveling in his RV to National and American League Parks, playing his drums, and reading biographies of great people.
https://www.impactsalescoach.com
https://indiebooksintl.com
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How To Become An Endurance Leader With Ann Bowers-Evangelista
Our agency rainmaker of the week is Ann Bowers-Evangelista. For over 25 years, Ann has leveraged her experience as a business psychologist, leadership expert, and endurance athlete to maximize human potential and business results. As a well-renowned consultant and coach, she provides expertise on hiring excellence, people development, resilient teams, and building effective long-term leadership practices. Her forthcoming book, The Endurance Leader, helps high-level managers and new executives learn to live with purpose and lead with impact, not just for today but for the long-term. She’s married to an Air Force Colonel and has completed many physical feats of endurance, including an Ironman Race!
https://indiebooksintl.com
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How To Woo Right-Fit Clients With A Step-By-Step Guide By Liz Leonard
Our agency rainmaker of the week is Liz Leonard. Liz Leonard, an esteemed Franchise Advisor, entrepreneurship expert, and author is a dynamic force in the world of franchising, with nearly two decades of experience. Her expertise, honed over a decade of focused work in franchising, positions her as a leading authority in guiding individuals toward business success.
https://indiebooksintl.com
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How To Win High-Stakes Presentations With Ed Tate
Our agency rainmaker of the week is Ed Tate. In our fast-paced world, capturing people's attention in seconds is crucial for success. Ed Tate is an international keynote speaker, trainer, and author for Fortune 500 companies and associations worldwide. He won the "American Idol of Public Speaking" and became the 2000 World Champion of Public Speaking. Ed knows how to turn a pitch into triumph. During his corporate career, he generated over $1.25 billion by co-creating two business units and selling more than $500 million of products and services. Join Ed to learn how to communicate your pitch with poise, power, and persuasion to succeed in all areas of your life.
https://edtate.com
https://indiebooksintl.com
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How To Say 'You Had Me At No' With Sheryl Green
Our agency rainmaker of the week is Sheryl Green. Sheryl Green has taken “people-pleasing” to Olympic levels. For decades, she put everyone else’s needs above her own… until she hit a metaphorical brick wall. After committing to one too many responsibilities, Sheryl discovered the importance of boundaries… okay, she actually discovered that boundaries were even “a thing.” Now, she works with individuals and organizations to establish healthy boundaries to improve relationships, communication, and well-being.
Sheryl has a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and is the author of seven books, including, “You Had Me at ‘No’: How Setting Healthy Boundaries Helps you Banish Burnout, Repair Relationships, and Save Your Sanity.”
Learn more at https://www.sherylgreenspeaks.com
https://indiebooksintl.com
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How To Be A Good Owner With Bruce Werner
Our agency rainmaker of the week is Bruce Werner. Bruce Werner is the Managing Director of Kona Advisors LLC, which provides governance and advisory services to middle market businesses. His range of assignments has included board formation, strategy, finance, M&A, succession planning and all facets of family business consulting. Mr. Werner is an experienced outside director, having served on numerous boards during periods of growth, restructuring and crisis management.
Bruce recently published his second book “Navigating Private Company Governance” as a follow-up to “Your Ownership Journey.” He writes and speaks on ownership and governance issues impacting the middle market.You can reach Bruce at 847-910-2025 or Bruce@KonaAdvisors.com.
https://brucewerner.com
https://indiebooksintl.com
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