How to Be a Rainmaker

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Print business cards with your contact information

   Carry plenty of business cards with you at all times, and politely offer one at the close of a good conversation or meeting with a new contact.
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   Step 2: including your name

   , As a successful rainmaker, appearance is important, and dressing appropriately shows respect and inspires trust. ,,,, Be a current member of local, national and international trade organizations to build your network of business associates and potential clients. , Convince them that your service or product is better than the competition's. ,, Remember to give extra service in order to please each customer.
   
   Becoming a rainmaker means knowing how to retain your customers. , Becoming a rainmaker means actively creating business opportunities, and successful rainmakers understand the importance of follow-ups. , Use social networking to your advantage.
   
   Social networking sites are efficient tools to keep your business associates up-to-date on all new developments in your company.
   
   Maintain email lists of your business associates so you can alert everybody in your network to press releases, news stories and special events pertaining to your company. , Successful rainmakers are known for being their own toughest critics, and they understand the importance of regularly assessing their techniques, business deals and networks.
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   Step 3: company

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   Step 4: telephone number and email address.

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   Step 5: Record an appropriate message on your voice mail that invites potential customers and business contacts to leave a message.

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   Step 6: Wear appropriate business attire at all times.

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   Step 7: Train yourself to treat everybody you meet as a potential business associate or customer

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   Step 8: no matter where or when you meet them.

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   Step 9: Maintain a positive

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    Step 10: informative but approachable tone in all your communications at all times.

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    Step 11: Educate yourself by attending seminars

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    Step 12: conferences and classes about your field of industry

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    Step 13: and stay abreast of developments in the news that could affect your business and open up new markets

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    Step 14: Be social and active.

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    Step 15: Inform potential customers of the value of what you're selling.

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    Step 16: Negotiate deals and contracts with interested parties.

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    Step 17: Deliver on all your business deals.

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    Step 18: Enquire whether your clients could use your services again.

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    Step 19: Keep in touch with all your clients

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    Step 20: and continue to expand your network both physically and online.

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    Step 21: Review your own performance regularly.

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