Rainmakers: featuring business development's elite Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:40:27 -0400 https://rainmakers.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Rainmakers: featuring business development's elite yes 8c0536fc-0359-573f-a37d-df5ca8847704 Carl Grant III episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Carl Grant III https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6w3gjg3umvpqjiqm87u7noj1cdoy?.jpg Rainmakers: featuring business development's elite Interview with Alex Richard - Founder at Walmart Automation Pro Interview with Alex Richard - Founder at Walmart Automation Pro  Alex Richard helps people get involved with Walmart as sellers on their marketplace and take advantage of when people purchase from the Walmart marketplace. 

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]]>  Alex Richard helps people get involved with Walmart as sellers on their marketplace and take advantage of when people purchase from the Walmart marketplace. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-9099652 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500 944 1 53 full false Interview with Nick Spiller - Fundraising Coach & Podcast Host Interview with Nick Spiller - Fundraising Coach & Podcast Host Nick Spiller talks about how he uses his network to help entrepreneurs raise funding for their businesses.

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]]> Nick Spiller talks about how he uses his network to help entrepreneurs raise funding for their businesses.

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]]> Buzzsprout-9062603 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -0500 997 1 52 full false Interview with Andie Monet - CEO - Strategic Solutions & Development Interview with Andie Monet - CEO - Strategic Solutions & Development 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.

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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.

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Host - Carl Grant
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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-9027039 Sat, 14 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0500 920 1 51 full false Interview with Hall Martin, Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network Interview with Hall Martin, Founder and CEO of TEN Capital Network 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8951876 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 21:00:00 -0500 1106 1 50 full false Interview with Tyler Sweatt, National Security Technology Executive Interview with Tyler Sweatt, National Security Technology Executive 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.”


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]]> 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.”


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]]> Buzzsprout-8951875 Sat, 31 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1113 1 49 full false Interview with Kyle McQuighan, Connector, CPA, Strategic Relationship Manager at Aronson, LLC. Interview with Kyle McQuighan, Connector, CPA, Strategic Relationship Manager at Aronson, LLC. 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.

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Host - Carl Grant
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]]> 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.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Buzzsprout-8914380 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1000 1 48 full false Interview with Ed Curtis - CEO of YTexas Interview with Ed Curtis - CEO of YTexas 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

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Guest - Ed Curtis
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]]> 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

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]]> Buzzsprout-8877541 Sat, 17 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1066 1 47 full false Interview with Justin Wynter - Senior Enterprise Account Executive, Salesforce Interview with Justin Wynter - Senior Enterprise Account Executive, Salesforce 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.

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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.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8846034 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0500 974 1 46 full false Interview with Shawn Basler - Co-CEO at Perkins Eastman Interview with Shawn Basler - Co-CEO at Perkins Eastman 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8804690 Sat, 03 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 890 1 45 full false Interview with David Carpenteir - CEO at Assurely Interview with David Carpenteir - CEO at Assurely 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Buzzsprout-8768938 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0500 944 1 44 full false Interview with Marissa Limsiaco - President of Otso, 4X Entrepreneur, Combat Veteran, West Point Graduate Interview with Marissa Limsiaco - President of Otso, 4X Entrepreneur, Combat Veteran, West Point Graduate 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8727878 Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0500 978 1 43 full false Interview with Kathryn Cartini, Co-Founder and Partner, Chloe Capital Interview with Kathryn Cartini, Co-Founder and Partner, Chloe Capital 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8689956 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 931 1 42 full false Interview with Jamie Graham - Business Development at KippsDeSanto & Co. Interview with Jamie Graham - Business Development at KippsDeSanto & Co.  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.

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]]>  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.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8648174 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1010 1 41 full false Interview with Adam Butler - Founder of Butler Bros Interview with Adam Butler - Founder of Butler Bros 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.”

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]]> 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.”

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8608578 Sat, 29 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1136 1 40 full false Interview with Todd Rowley - Market Executive for Old Dominion National Bank Interview with Todd Rowley - Market Executive for Old Dominion National Bank Todd Rowley explains how trust is not given, it is earned and maintained.

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]]> Todd Rowley explains how trust is not given, it is earned and maintained.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8566468 Fri, 21 May 2021 22:00:00 -0500 982 1 39 full false Bob London - CEO of Chief Listening Officers Bob London - CEO of Chief Listening Officers Bob London takes the long view when he is out in the market and is never selling when he is out at events.

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]]> Bob London takes the long view when he is out in the market and is never selling when he is out at events.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8524575 Sat, 15 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 962 1 38 full false Interview with Ugochi Owo - CEO of Flindel Interview with Ugochi Owo - CEO of Flindel Ugochi Owo talks about the importance of building friendships instead of transactional business relationships.

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]]> Ugochi Owo talks about the importance of building friendships instead of transactional business relationships.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8482375 Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:00 -0500 987 1 37 full false Interview with Bill Collier - Venture Capitalist Investor, Maryland Venture Fund Interview with Bill Collier - Venture Capitalist Investor, Maryland Venture Fund Bill Collier networked his way into his venture capital position and uses his sales background to be successful in it.

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]]> Bill Collier networked his way into his venture capital position and uses his sales background to be successful in it.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8438342 Sat, 01 May 2021 09:00:00 -0500 926 1 36 full false Interview with Javeriya Dunn - Director of Business Development at Winston & Strawn Interview with Javeriya Dunn - Director of Business Development at Winston & Strawn Javeriya Dunn talks about the power of a human connection.

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]]> Javeriya Dunn talks about the power of a human connection.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8394735 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0500 932 1 35 full false Interview with Angie Collier, VP at Dupont Circle Solutions Interview with Angie Collier, VP at Dupont Circle Solutions Learn the concept of a "business development date," from Angie Collier, a true partner in business development.

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]]> Learn the concept of a "business development date," from Angie Collier, a true partner in business development.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8352479 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 950 1 34 full false Interview with Larry Covert, Entrepreneur and Investor Interview with Larry Covert, Entrepreneur and Investor Larry Covert was the son of a policeman and a beautician, with no plans to go to college. His life changed when he visited University of Alabama where he met the love of his life who led him to Christ. He is a highly successful entrepreneur and investor with an amazing story, who gives all the glory to God.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Larry Covert was the son of a policeman and a beautician, with no plans to go to college. His life changed when he visited University of Alabama where he met the love of his life who led him to Christ. He is a highly successful entrepreneur and investor with an amazing story, who gives all the glory to God.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8304850 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1040 1 33 full false Interview with Monika Talašová - Business Development Manager at HAVEL & PARTNERS Interview with Monika Talašová - Business Development Manager at HAVEL & PARTNERS Hear how Monika Talašová turned an Instagram follow into a potential referral relationship and how she learned to turn men's attention into professional cooperation and lasting friendships.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Hear how Monika Talašová turned an Instagram follow into a potential referral relationship and how she learned to turn men's attention into professional cooperation and lasting friendships.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8264248 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0500 926 1 32 full false Interview with Adriel J. Meditz, Financial Advisor, UBS Interview with Adriel J. Meditz, Financial Advisor, UBS Listen to Adriel Meditz talk about how he tries to develop a strong personal connection with everyone in his network and why that is important is a very competitive field.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Listen to Adriel Meditz talk about how he tries to develop a strong personal connection with everyone in his network and why that is important is a very competitive field.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8220103 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 23:00:00 -0500 987 1 31 full false Interview with Michael Marra, CEO and Founder of Entre Interview with Michael Marra, CEO and Founder of Entre Michael Marra talks about Entre, the social network for entrepreneurs, he has built. They help connect entrepreneurs to each other and the right resources to start and grow their businesses through their app and events.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Michael Marra talks about Entre, the social network for entrepreneurs, he has built. They help connect entrepreneurs to each other and the right resources to start and grow their businesses through their app and events.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8177617 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0500 1052 1 30 full false Interview with Katie Bilek, Co-Founder, govmates Consortium; SVP, Republic Capital Access Interview with Katie Bilek, Co-Founder, govmates Consortium; SVP, Republic Capital Access Katie Bilek says the key to her effectiveness is figuring out how to add value, how she can help solve a problem and listening and understanding the needs that the other person has.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Katie Bilek says the key to her effectiveness is figuring out how to add value, how she can help solve a problem and listening and understanding the needs that the other person has.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8138217 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1062 1 29 full false Interview with Zach Livingston, Head of Sales at ClearTrace Interview with Zach Livingston, Head of Sales at ClearTrace Zach Livingston discusses how taking one class in college on climate science set the course for his career, and how he has established himself as a trusted advisor in that industry with repeat customers.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Zach Livingston discusses how taking one class in college on climate science set the course for his career, and how he has established himself as a trusted advisor in that industry with repeat customers.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8089228 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0600 991 1 28 full false Interview with Jayson Truttmann - Co-founder of N8 Thinking Interview with Jayson Truttmann - Co-founder of N8 Thinking Listen to a philosophical discussion about the anatomy of a relationship and life’s journey of developing quality relationships.

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]]> Listen to a philosophical discussion about the anatomy of a relationship and life’s journey of developing quality relationships.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-8038811 Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1013 1 27 full false Interview with David Burkus, Author of Leading from Anywhere Interview with David Burkus, Author of Leading from Anywhere David Burkus is a best selling author talks about his books Friend of a Friend and Leading from Anywhere. Listen to learn the keys to networking and leading in a remote environment.

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Guest -  David Burkus
Host - Carl Grant
Publisher - Seth Grant

]]> David Burkus is a best selling author talks about his books Friend of a Friend and Leading from Anywhere. Listen to learn the keys to networking and leading in a remote environment.

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Publisher - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7987492 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600 948 1 26 full false Interview with Jordan Harbinger, Host of the Jordan Harbinger Show. Interview with Jordan Harbinger, Host of the Jordan Harbinger Show. Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.”  Listen and learn how he used his system of  professional networking https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ to build a roster of world-class guests and a listernship of over 11M monthly downloads.

Here is the Jordan Harbinger Show Episode 465 on protecting yourself from psychopaths https://www.jordanharbinger.com/thomas-erikson-how-to-protect-yourself-from-psychopaths/

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Guest - Jordan Harbinger   -  The Jordan Harbinger Show
Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned podcast interviewer with an approachable style and knack for securing high-profile guests. His show, The Jordan Harbinger Show was selected as part of Apple’s “Best of 2018.”  Listen and learn how he used his system of  professional networking https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ to build a roster of world-class guests and a listernship of over 11M monthly downloads.

Here is the Jordan Harbinger Show Episode 465 on protecting yourself from psychopaths https://www.jordanharbinger.com/thomas-erikson-how-to-protect-yourself-from-psychopaths/

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7839763 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:00:00 -0600 907 1 25 full false Interview with Ellen Mundell, CEO of BuchananMundell Consulting Interview with Ellen Mundell, CEO of BuchananMundell Consulting Listen to my interview with Ellen Mundell to learn how she went from being a front desk receptionist to a business development professional at two Big 4 accounting firms and then CEO of her own business development consulting company.

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]]> Listen to my interview with Ellen Mundell to learn how she went from being a front desk receptionist to a business development professional at two Big 4 accounting firms and then CEO of her own business development consulting company.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7703749 Fri, 05 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0600 924 1 24 full false Interview with Brad Phillips, Advisor to Emerging Technology and Life Science Companies, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Interview with Brad Phillips, Advisor to Emerging Technology and Life Science Companies, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Listen to Brad Phillips with PwC, who says “if I  had advice to people on creating a network, find an organization where their values match with yours, and get very involved in that.”

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]]> Listen to Brad Phillips with PwC, who says “if I  had advice to people on creating a network, find an organization where their values match with yours, and get very involved in that.”

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7576087 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:00:00 -0600 934 1 22 full false Interview with Tim Donohue, Senior Vice President at CBRE in Austin, TX. Interview with Tim Donohue, Senior Vice President at CBRE in Austin, TX. Listen to my interview with Tim Dononue, a rainmaker in the real estate industry who, paraphrasing Mark Twian, said "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."  Tim said a a lot of what he does is really the broker judging of relationships. Because he loves seeing people get together and have commonality, drive thoughtfulness, that he is really lucky and blessed.

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Listen to my interview with Tim Dononue, a rainmaker in the real estate industry who, paraphrasing Mark Twian, said "if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life."  Tim said a a lot of what he does is really the broker judging of relationships. Because he loves seeing people get together and have commonality, drive thoughtfulness, that he is really lucky and blessed.

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7460482 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0600 1165 1 21 full false Interview with Casey Veatch, founder of Veatch Commercial Real Estate Interview with Casey Veatch, founder of Veatch Commercial Real Estate Casey Veatch explains how his business network and network of friends are one in the same.

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]]> Casey Veatch explains how his business network and network of friends are one in the same.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7336390 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600 909 1 20 full false Interview with Rene Banglesdorf, CEO at Charlie Bravo Aviation | Author | Public Speaker | Podcast Host | Business Accelerator Coach Interview with Rene Banglesdorf, CEO at Charlie Bravo Aviation | Author | Public Speaker | Podcast Host | Business Accelerator Coach Listen to hear how Rene Banglesdorf, CEO of Charlie Bravo Aviation, thrives as a female in  a 99 percent male dominated industry of aircraft sales. Hear how she is able to network with her ultra high net-worth clientele.

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]]> Listen to hear how Rene Banglesdorf, CEO of Charlie Bravo Aviation, thrives as a female in  a 99 percent male dominated industry of aircraft sales. Hear how she is able to network with her ultra high net-worth clientele.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7095427 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0600 1016 1 19 full false Interview with Kyle McQuighan, Connector, CPA, Strategic Relationship Manager at Aronson, LLC. Interview with Kyle McQuighan, Connector, CPA, Strategic Relationship Manager at Aronson, LLC. Kyle McQuighan discusses how to figure out which professional relationships to invest time in and which don’t make sense.

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]]> Kyle McQuighan discusses how to figure out which professional relationships to invest time in and which don’t make sense.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-7095478 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0600 1145 1 18 full false Interview with Alan Meltzer, CEO at NFP/The Meltzer Group Interview with Alan Meltzer, CEO at NFP/The Meltzer Group Alan Meltzer built an extremely successful company with 700 employees selling insurance. During his 42 year career, he said his greatest experience was being thanked by a happy client.

Guest - Alan Meltzer's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-meltzer/
Host - Carl Grant's Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgrant/
Producer - Seth Grant's Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethngrant/

]]> Alan Meltzer built an extremely successful company with 700 employees selling insurance. During his 42 year career, he said his greatest experience was being thanked by a happy client.

Guest - Alan Meltzer's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-meltzer/
Host - Carl Grant's Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgrant/
Producer - Seth Grant's Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethngrant/

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5017580 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 11:00:00 -0600 827 1 17 full false Interview with Adam VeVerka, Partner at NewSpring Capital Interview with Adam VeVerka, Partner at NewSpring Capital Listen to Adam VeVerka explain that relationship building is a long game qnd that it important to find ones relationships that are mutually beneficial, where you can help each other, 

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Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Listen to Adam VeVerka explain that relationship building is a long game qnd that it important to find ones relationships that are mutually beneficial, where you can help each other, 

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Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6913910 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0600 1016 1 16 full false Interview with Tien Wong, CEO, Opus8; Investor; Founder, CONNECTprenuer Interview with Tien Wong, CEO, Opus8; Investor; Founder, CONNECTprenuer Tien Wong discusses why it's important to learn how to sell. To sell ideas and to sell yourself becuase you'll be selling ideas all the rest of your life.  He explains that your network is your net worth becasue it is portable, it can never be taken away from you. It is your differentiator in a very, very competitive environment that's going to be happening over the next 20 to 50 years. And it's the one edge that you can have to make yourself really valuable to your employer and to society. So always think about ways you can add value to people's lives and to help, to cares and give first. The key to networking is to give and you will get something back. And not to worry because the universe will take care of you in some way. Maybe not right away, but it'll happen.

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]]> Tien Wong discusses why it's important to learn how to sell. To sell ideas and to sell yourself becuase you'll be selling ideas all the rest of your life.  He explains that your network is your net worth becasue it is portable, it can never be taken away from you. It is your differentiator in a very, very competitive environment that's going to be happening over the next 20 to 50 years. And it's the one edge that you can have to make yourself really valuable to your employer and to society. So always think about ways you can add value to people's lives and to help, to cares and give first. The key to networking is to give and you will get something back. And not to worry because the universe will take care of you in some way. Maybe not right away, but it'll happen.

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Guest - Tien Wong
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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6806047 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0600 1182 1 15 full false Interview with Ken Lambert, Regional Director of Industry Development and Technical Services for the International Masonry Institute Interview with Ken Lambert, Regional Director of Industry Development and Technical Services for the International Masonry Institute Ken Lambert explains that being seen as a resource and an expert in an industry is the key to winning business in an industry with a five to ten year complex, multi-tiered sales cycle.

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]]> Ken Lambert explains that being seen as a resource and an expert in an industry is the key to winning business in an industry with a five to ten year complex, multi-tiered sales cycle.

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Guest - Ken Lambert
Host - Carl Grant
Producer- Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6701848 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0600 1146 1 14 full false Interview with Scott Gaskill, Area Market Leader for Buck Interview with Scott Gaskill, Area Market Leader for Buck Hear why Scott Gaskill’s second favorite answer is no and how he deploys the give to get methodology.

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Guest - Scott Gaskill
Host - Carl Grant
Producer- Seth Grant

]]> Hear why Scott Gaskill’s second favorite answer is no and how he deploys the give to get methodology.

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Guest - Scott Gaskill
Host - Carl Grant
Producer- Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6584215 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0600 964 1 13 full false Interview with Dax Williamson, Managing Director for Silicon Valley Bank, Austin Interview with Dax Williamson, Managing Director for Silicon Valley Bank, Austin Dax Williamson talks about working for a great brand and also building a personal brand by gaining trust at the intersection of capital and innovation. He talks about the four Cs in his industry -- capital, commitment to the ecosystem, connections and counsel.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Dax Williamson talks about working for a great brand and also building a personal brand by gaining trust at the intersection of capital and innovation. He talks about the four Cs in his industry -- capital, commitment to the ecosystem, connections and counsel.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6480574 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0600 993 1 12 full false Interview with Jeff Nigriny, President of CertiPath Interview with Jeff Nigriny, President of CertiPath Jeff Nigriny, President of CertiPath, explains how to thrive in cybersecurity business development by developing a reputation as an expert.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Jeff Nigriny, President of CertiPath, explains how to thrive in cybersecurity business development by developing a reputation as an expert.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6365542 Sat, 14 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0600 912 1 11 full false Interview with Phil Zalewski, Managing Director - Parkwood Group Interview with Phil Zalewski, Managing Director - Parkwood Group Phil Zalewski started as an accountant doing tax returns for sales professionals and aspired to make the commissions they were making. He is now leading the Parkwood Group where he leads a network of elite senior sales professionals who do commission only relationship selling on behalf of emerging companies.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Phil Zalewski started as an accountant doing tax returns for sales professionals and aspired to make the commissions they were making. He is now leading the Parkwood Group where he leads a network of elite senior sales professionals who do commission only relationship selling on behalf of emerging companies.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-6259309 Sat, 07 Nov 2020 20:00:00 -0600 977 1 10 full false Interview with Jeremy King, President & Founder of Benchmark Executive Search Interview with Jeremy King, President & Founder of Benchmark Executive Search Jeremy King explains how we should think of every relationship like a personal bank account where we should have a balance by leaving a deposit of kindness.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Jeremy King explains how we should think of every relationship like a personal bank account where we should have a balance by leaving a deposit of kindness.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5861464 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1017 1 9 full false Interview with Paul Dinte, CEO, Dinte Executive Search Interview with Paul Dinte, CEO, Dinte Executive Search Paul Dinte came to the US 30 years ago to start an executive search business knowing nobody, knowing no companies, having no clients and having no candidates. From there he built a thriving global executive search firm. Listen to this interview to learn how he did it.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Paul Dinte came to the US 30 years ago to start an executive search business knowing nobody, knowing no companies, having no clients and having no candidates. From there he built a thriving global executive search firm. Listen to this interview to learn how he did it.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5627821 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0500 999 1 8 full false Interview with Mo Bunnell, CEO, Bunnell Idea Group Interview with Mo Bunnell, CEO, Bunnell Idea Group Mo Bunnell , author of the Snowball System https://www.amazon.com/Snowball-System-Business-Clients-Raving-ebook/dp/B078W5ZFR6, has trained 15 thousand people on how to use his system to do business development.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Mo Bunnell , author of the Snowball System https://www.amazon.com/Snowball-System-Business-Clients-Raving-ebook/dp/B078W5ZFR6, has trained 15 thousand people on how to use his system to do business development.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5864410 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1054 1 7 full false Interview with Warren Martin, Partner, Hibiscus BioVentures, Board Member, Multiple Boards of Directors Interview with Warren Martin, Partner, Hibiscus BioVentures, Board Member, Multiple Boards of Directors Warren Martin explains how to rise above your peers to become someone who is trusted and respected.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Warren Martin explains how to rise above your peers to become someone who is trusted and respected.

Host - Carl Grant
Producer - Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5474689 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 958 1 6 full false Interview with Ken Grider, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking Business Development for Raymond James Interview with Ken Grider, Managing Director and Head of Investment Banking Business Development for Raymond James Carl Grant interviews Ken Grider, who is head of investment banking business development at Raymond James, a large financial services company based near Tampa, FL. His primary responsibilities include managing business development for the investment bank and financial sponsor coverage. In this capacity, focus is placed on identifying and vetting transaction opportunities sourced directly from company contacts, legal, accounting, & other professional organizations, along with Raymond James’ more than 7,600 financial advisors. Additional focus is placed on identifying outbound referral opportunities for both our professional service partners and platform or bolt-on investment opportunities for private equity firms. A second function is the management of the firm's coverage of mezzanine, lower market buyout, and late stage venture fund relationships.

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Host:  Carl Grant III
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]]> Carl Grant interviews Ken Grider, who is head of investment banking business development at Raymond James, a large financial services company based near Tampa, FL. His primary responsibilities include managing business development for the investment bank and financial sponsor coverage. In this capacity, focus is placed on identifying and vetting transaction opportunities sourced directly from company contacts, legal, accounting, & other professional organizations, along with Raymond James’ more than 7,600 financial advisors. Additional focus is placed on identifying outbound referral opportunities for both our professional service partners and platform or bolt-on investment opportunities for private equity firms. A second function is the management of the firm's coverage of mezzanine, lower market buyout, and late stage venture fund relationships.

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainmakerspodcast/

Host:  Carl Grant III
Producer:  Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-4970849 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500 970 1 5 full false Interview with Melih Aksan, Partner at Aksan Law Firm Interview with Melih Aksan, Partner at Aksan Law Firm Interview with Melih Aksan, Partner Aksan Law Firm in Istanbul, Turkey where he is an international rainmaker. Listen to hear his insights on how to be relatable with very successful CEOs and to hear what business development techniques are universal what is specific to region in which he operates.

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]]> Interview with Melih Aksan, Partner Aksan Law Firm in Istanbul, Turkey where he is an international rainmaker. Listen to hear his insights on how to be relatable with very successful CEOs and to hear what business development techniques are universal what is specific to region in which he operates.

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]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5019308 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1022 1 4 full false Interview with John Dinkel, Founder & CEO of Dinkel Business Development Interview with John Dinkel, Founder & CEO of Dinkel Business Development John Dinkel was publisher of the Baltimore Business Journal for over 16 years before starting his own business development consulting company where he helps companies develop and implement business development bust practices. He has also developed a software platform to help the execute and stay accountable. I was introduced to him after I heard his radio show on iHeartRadio called CEO’s You Need to Know. In this interview, John shares his business development wisdom.

John Dinkel

Carl Grant

Seth Grant

]]> John Dinkel was publisher of the Baltimore Business Journal for over 16 years before starting his own business development consulting company where he helps companies develop and implement business development bust practices. He has also developed a software platform to help the execute and stay accountable. I was introduced to him after I heard his radio show on iHeartRadio called CEO’s You Need to Know. In this interview, John shares his business development wisdom.

John Dinkel

Carl Grant

Seth Grant

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5409742 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0500 1010 1 3 full false Interview with Bob Connolly, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer - Lockton Northeast Region Interview with Bob Connolly, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer - Lockton Northeast Region Bob Connolly has extremely strong relationships with many large company CFOs, General Counsels and Boards of Directors. Listen as we go back to the basics on how to build an amazing professional network and how to be thought of a value added, trusted advisor to influencial business people.

Bob Connolly, Featured Guest
Carl Grant, Host
Seth Grant, Producer

]]> Bob Connolly has extremely strong relationships with many large company CFOs, General Counsels and Boards of Directors. Listen as we go back to the basics on how to build an amazing professional network and how to be thought of a value added, trusted advisor to influencial business people.

Bob Connolly, Featured Guest
Carl Grant, Host
Seth Grant, Producer

]]> Carl Grant III Buzzsprout-5053451 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0500 966 1 2 full false Rainmakers Introductory Podcast Rainmakers Introductory Podcast Welcome to the introductory Rainmakers podcast. This weekly show will be about 15 minutes long and will feature individuals who are top in their field for developing new clients sharing their secrets for how they do it. Each episode will also include a transcript. If you think you would find this interesting, please subscribe and share it with you friends on social media. Please also send me any recommendation for guests or ways you think I could improve the podcast to carl@rainmakers.network 

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Carl Grant's LinkedIn Bio:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgrant/
Seth Grant's LinkedIn Bio:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethngrant/



]]> Welcome to the introductory Rainmakers podcast. This weekly show will be about 15 minutes long and will feature individuals who are top in their field for developing new clients sharing their secrets for how they do it. Each episode will also include a transcript. If you think you would find this interesting, please subscribe and share it with you friends on social media. Please also send me any recommendation for guests or ways you think I could improve the podcast to carl@rainmakers.network 

Follow us on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/rainmakerspodcast/
Carl Grant's LinkedIn Bio:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlgrant/
Seth Grant's LinkedIn Bio:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethngrant/



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