Agency Rainmaker TV

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Colette Sinclair. Dr. Colette Sinclair has practiced for twenty years at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative science. She is the creator of Emotional Posture®, a pioneering methodology for cultivating elevated emotional states that restore nervous system balance, expand consciousness, and build sustainable inner alignment.Dr. Sinclair is the founder of Integrated Mental Wellness, where she has built a collaborative collective offering natural alternatives for mental and physical wellness. A speaker on integrative mental health, nutrient-based psychiatry, and consciousness-based methods of healing, she has emerged through her pioneering research as one of the foremost experts and thought leaders in the field of applied consciousness.In her practice, Dr. Sinclair teaches leaders and high achievers how to regulate emotion intentionally, access coherence, and awaken higher states of awareness, transforming not just their inner experience but their influence, health, and happiness in the world.You can find her book, Emotional Posture: Six Energetic States to Create and Sustain Inner Alignment, here: https://a.co/d/00kqHearhttps://www.emotionalposture.com/https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 18

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Judy Carter. Judy is an author of 7 published books by Random House, S & S, Indie Books International, and St. Martin’s Press. You might recognize from her over 100 TV appearances in her earlier career as a standup comic. Turning to writing and speaking, Judy doesn’t like to brag, but she did write the Bible. No joke, she’s the author of “The New Comedy Bible” which was featured on “Good Morning America,” CNN, and is recommended by Oprah Winfrey for anyone who wants to be funnier and has been translated into 12 different languages. The audio version was released 2 weeks ago and has been #1 on Amazon’s new Comedy Releases. And as a speaker she has keynoted at many Fortune 500 companies as well as the less fortunate. Judy’s book, “The Message of You” has become the go-to book for anyone wanting to learn the power of their stories and how to use them to promote their business and launch a speaking career. Judy’s message of using humor and stories as a business tool has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and New York Times. https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 17

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Pia Silva. For the past decade, Pia has taught hundreds of consultants, strategists, and agency owners how to raise prices, compress delivery, and build businesses that give them actual freedom.Pia Silva grew her 2-person branding studio to $500K+ in 12 months and now teaches how she charges $40K for 2-day intensives—no employees, no proposals, no content treadmill.She's a TEDx speaker, author of Badass Your Brand, and host of the No BS Podcast. But more importantly, she's living proof the model works.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 16

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Drew McLellan. Drew McLellan has worked in advertising for 30+ years and started his own agency, McLellan Marketing Group in 1995 after a five-year stint at Y&R.He also owns and runs the Agency Management Institute (AMI), which offers agency management training and consulting and facilitates agency owner peer networks for small to mid-sized agencies (advertising, digital, marketing, media, and PR).The mission of AMI is lofty yet simple — help agency owners increase their AGI, attract better clients and employees, mitigate the risks of being self-employed in such a volatile business, and, best of all — let the agency owner actually enjoy the perks of owning the joint.Drew is still active in his agency as well, which has been around for 25+ years and is still cooking, so much to his parents’ eternal relief, it seems to be working out.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 15

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Matt Klink. Matt is the owner and president of Klink Campaigns, Inc., and a Partner at California Strategies, where he focuses on strategic communications, crisis management, public affairs, issues management, and political campaigns. Throughout his career, he has worked on major corporate, political, and public policy conflicts in more than 35 countries across six continents. Klink’s work sits at the intersection of policy, media, and public perception. He has advised clients in energy, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, shipping, logistics, and other heavily regulated sectors where the stakes are often more about reputation, public trust, and political survival than just dollars. His professional toolkit includes crisis management, media relations, lobbying support, coalition building, stakeholder engagement, and message development designed to stand out and influence audiences. He is a frequent political commentator whose analysis has appeared on international, national, and local television. In California public affairs, he is known for approaching issues with a campaign mindset: defining the battlefield, understanding the audience, shaping the narrative, and never assuming the facts speak for themselves. This philosophy drives his work and forms the core of this book's main argument: in modern business, politics, and advocacy, success often depends on whether leaders can earn and maintain consent from the most important audiences. Matt holds an M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management and a B.A. in History from the University of California, Berkeley. He is a former president of the International Association of Political Consultants and is a member of the governing board of GW’s Graduate School of Political Management. In 2024, he was recognized as Advocate of the Year by the Los Angeles County Business Federation.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 14

Our agency rainmaker of the week is James Kademan. Some authors just love to write. James happens to love writing and business. James Kademan doesn't write for everyone. He aims his writing at people that are looking to improve themselves or their businesses. James has learned more than a few times that education is often expensive. However, that education, at least in business, can be quite a bit cheaper by reading some good books and taking some solid advice from great authors. So he did that and started to learn more beyond what the typical business book teaches.With the goal of writing books for small business, he knew the best place to start was in motivating people as fast as possible.James' first real book, You Got This! A motivational guide for achieving your goals was a small slap in the face of typical motivational books. Not through intention, just in its simplistic content. Find it on Amazon and love it. It may take a few minutes of fuming at first, but eventually, you'll get it. People always do.James Kademan's The BOLD Business Book hit the Amazon shelves at the end of September 2017. This is the book that put James on the map with small business owners worldwide. By bringing together business basics and adding in a healthy dose of business education nobody teaches you, all while adding in the wit and humor that only James can bring, you end up with a business book like no other.If you would like to get in touch with James he has a phone that gets answered at (608)210-2221 as well as an email inbox that routinely gets checked via [email protected] Kademan offers business coaching through his company Draw In Customers Business Coaching www.drawincustomers.com and lives in Madison, Wisconsin where he routinely talks about small business, avoiding discussing the ever changing weather. Just like everybody else that lives there.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 13

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Cindra Kamphoff. Cindra Kamphoff, PHD, CMPC, PCC, is an executive performance coach for professional athletes, business leaders, and championship teams. Her clients range from Verizon Wireless and the Mayo Clinic Health System to the Minnesota Vikings. She is the president and founder of Mentally Strong Consulting. Her work has appeared in Forbes, the New York Times, and USA Today. She worked with the USA Track and Field Team when they were at the Tokyo Olympics. Kamphoff is certified with the International Coach Federation and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. She is the founder and director of the Center for Sport & Performance Psychology and a professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and two boys. Follow Kamphoff on LinkedIn @Cindra-KamphoffSeason 4, Episode 12https://indiebooksintl.com

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Marc Robertz-Schwartz. Marc is the author of "The RED APPLES Way," which was released by Indie Books International in February 2026 - a candid and entertaining story of "how nine core values turned a company founded on fear and desperation into one of passion and purpose." One of the core values explored in "The RED APPLES Way" is: People are our priority. Relationships drive success. He is a multi-award-winning media and marketing executive and entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He has helped dozens of best-in-class businesses and organizations build their brand through traditional and digital marketing strategies. He has been honored and recognized with three regional Emmy awards, 19 Telly awards, International Incubator Business of the Year (2012), twice named to the Gator 100 for fastest growing companies owned by University of Florida grads, and his agency – Red Apples Media – was named a “Best Place to Work” right before he completed the sale of the agency in 2024.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 11

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Rob Cairns. Rob is a Digital Marketing Strategist with a proven track record of over 30 years in technology and marketing. His agency specializes in helping businesses, from small businesses and non-profits to Fortune 500 companies, achieve success in the digital landscape. Rob’s key areas of expertise include:Digital Marketing Strategy: Customized plans to maximize online visibility and conversions.WordPress Security: Protecting websites from online threats.Email Marketing: Building effective campaigns for audience engagement.Rob’s unique ‘Inside Advantage’ process helps clients identify their core strengths, enabling targeted marketing strategies. With a strong technical background and a deep understanding of online security, Rob provides a comprehensive approach to digital success. Serving clients globally, including the Toronto area. Learn more about Rob’s services and how he can help your business grow.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 10

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Reed Hansen. Reed is a seasoned digital marketing executive and growth strategist with a track record of driving revenue through innovative, system-driven marketing. As Chief Growth Officer at MarketSurge, Reed leads a full-service, AI-powered marketing agency and platform designed to help businesses generate more leads, respond faster, and convert more customers in highly competitive markets. By combining SEO, inbound marketing, paid media, and automated follow-up with AI-driven insights and workflows, Reed helps companies scale efficiently without adding operational chaos.Prior to MarketSurge, Reed was the owner of Million Dollar Studio, where he sharpened his expertise in marketing, automation, and business operations. He has held leadership roles at Northwestern University, Punchkick Interactive, and Solstice, building and scaling digital products that engage audiences and drive measurable growth. Known for blending data-driven strategy, creative execution, and emerging AI technologies, Reed has helped organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies unlock smarter, faster, and more sustainable sales growth.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 9

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Allyns Melendez. Allyns has 25+ years of human resources and business management experience, a Master’s in Business Administration from Temple University Fox School of Business, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & HR Management from Kaplan University, is a certified analyst of two workplace behavior platforms, is certified in Human Resources Studies from Cornell’s ILR School, a certified leadership coach and completed courses in Leadership Strategies from Harvard Business School and Neuroscience for Business at MIT. With a passion for human capital and business strategy, she helps businesses understand the necessary tactics that will help develop, train, educate and motivate their employees. Allyns currently serves as CEO at HR Transformed, COO at a national public relations firm and is a Professor of Continuing Education for Temple University. She is fluent in English & Spanish and is conversational in Polish, Arabic and Italian. Allyns lives in Hudson Valley, New York with her husband and three children. On her free time, she enjoys Pilates, dance, cooking and spending time with her family. https://www.hrtransformed.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 8

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Brian Gerstner. With over 20 years of experience in the agency industry, Brian Gerstner is the President of White Label IQ, a company that provides white-labeled digital services and skillsets to over 50 agencies across the country. He is an expert at creating, directing, and leading teams of freelance professionals both domestically and internationally, and developing digital and software solutions that boost sales, communication, and digital operations for clients and agencies.Brian's mission is to make agency life easier and more profitable by helping agencies focus on their strengths and providing cost-effective and scalable resources. He has formed partnerships, frameworks, and systems through White Label IQ and Huebner Marketing, where he also serves as the Chief Operating Officer, to support this goal. He is also the Co-Founder of Lariat Marketing Hub, a software company that serves OEMs with software to sell more. Brian is always looking for ways to build relationships and scale responsibly, and to innovate and evolve to better serve his audience.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 7

Our agency rainmaker this week is Pamela Slim. Pamela Slim is an award-winner author, speaker and agency owner who has spent three decades helping business owners scale their businesses and IP. Pam’s agency specializes in the design and development of certification and licensing programs. Pam is the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation (Penguin Portfolio, 2009), Body of Work (Penguin Portfolio, 2014) and The Widest Net (McGraw Hill, November, 2021, winner of Best Sales and Marketing Book of 2021 from Porchlight Books). https://pamelaslim.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 6

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Helena Ferrari. As a global strategic executive, CHRO, and trusted Board advisor, Helena partners with CEOs, investors, and Boards to navigate complex organizational challenges, from cross-border M&As and global scaling to governance, crisis response, and CEO succession.With 25+ years of experience leading multinational organizations and private equity–backed firms through transformation, she brings a unique ability to balance shareholder value, workforce strategy, and responsible corporate governance. Her leadership spans the US, UK, Europe, Latin America, and APAC, helping companies scale sustainably and manage risk in highly regulated and high-growth environments.Having lived and worked globally, she understands the cultural nuance required to unify executive teams and drive results across borders. She has guided multiple organizations through IPOs, restructuring, and succession events, including supporting six CEO transitions in seven years while maintaining exceptional retention and business continuity.Today, she leverages her fractional HR executive expertise to serve clients across various industries, acting as a strategic partner to Boards and leadership teams navigating rapid growth, organizational complexity, and governance demands.Additionally, she is a thought leader, speaker, and regulatory compliance workshop facilitator. She is also a member of Private Directors Association, where she created a special interest group (SIG) and speak to PDA Board Members on wide-ranging topics including “PAGA Reform,” CHROs value to the Board, on future issues board members will face, and shares resources with boards across California and nationally.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 5

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Joel Goldberg. Joel has worked in four markets during a 30-year career, covering two World Series Championship teams and thousands of baseball games, not to mention multiple Super Bowls, NHL playoffs, and NCAA March Madness basketball games.Joel has had the pleasure of interviewing countless athletes, Hall of Famers, and celebrities while traveling the world, telling stories from famous stars to under-the-radar role players.His longtime job covering the Kansas City Royals as a host and reporter is a privilege, enabling him to entertain, inform, and connect fans to athletes. Through his years of storytelling and watching championship organizations succeed (and fail), he realized his access to methods executives use to build culture and championship teams translated to the corporate world.That’s why Joel created the Game Changer Speaking Series to help organizations win trust and build a championship culture. Access insights from Joel through his podcast, Rounding the Bases, or book him for your next event.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 4

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Bill Edwards. William (Bill) Edwards brings five decades of international business development expertise to his role as Founder and CEO of Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS), a leading international operations and global business development company. Over the years, Bill has successfully guided more than 40 companies across 12 different business sectors in their global expansion efforts into a total of 35 countries, leveraging his extensive experience living in 7 countries and working on projects in over 50 countries.A recognized authority on international business development, Bill publishes the quarterly GlobalVue™ 40 country ranking chart and the widely read Geowizard biweekly global business newsletter. He has authored over 50 articles on international business development and frequently speaks at conferences worldwide on global market entry strategies and cross-cultural management. His expertise has earned his company two U.S. Presidential Awards for Export Excellence and appointments to prestigious positions, including current Chair of the District Export Council of Southern California, Past Chairman of the World Affairs Council of Orange Country and a member of the Services Industry Trade Advisory Committee (ITAC) advising the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative on issues related to franchising in the global trade sector.Bill serves on several boards, including the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University, the University of New Hampshire Rosenberg International Franchise Center, The National Association of District Export Councils, the Los Angeles chapter of the Global Chamber, the IFA Education Advisory Board, the World Affairs Council of Orange Country and theChapman University Schmid Center for International Business Advisory Board. He is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and holds a B.S. in Professional Geology from St. Louis University, with additional executive education from Texas A&M and the Thunderbird School of Global Management.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 3

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Hannah Roth. Hannah is Predictive ROI’s mad scientist and strategist. Her background as a Fisheries Biologist, coupled with her experience as a small business owner, has allowed her to offer a unique perspective synthesizing data analysis with strategic insights.She often works in the trenches helping clients define and achieve their business goals, overcome challenges, and find new opportunities for growth. She loves helping people, and being on the front lines alongside agency owners and strategic consultants is where she thrives.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 2

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Susan Baier. Susan Baier is the founder and CEO of research agency Audience Audit Inc., which helps agency owners, authors, speakers, and experts build their reputation and ROI with research. She’s worked in marketing strategy for nearly 40 years in agencies and Fortune 500 organizations.Susan has provided original custom research for hundreds of business owners and thought leaders, including Jay Baer and Neen James. She has spoken at INBOUND, Content Marketing World, Build a Better Agency Summit and other marketing and agency conferences, and her work has been featured by Forbes.com, HubSpot, Content Marketing Institute, and Marketing Profs, among others.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 4, Episode 1

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Scott Hamilton. Scott Hamilton is a well-known thought leader & speaker in the field of “next practices” improvement of executive and workforce performance for emerging companies across the Global 5000. With a multi-discipline experience as an internal corporate executive and external trusted advisor, Scott has helped leaders and organizations be more effective in how they strategize and execute. His executive and organizational coaching expertise includes the development/implementation of strategic plans, advanced innovation methods, leadership team performance sessions and the pioneering use of “collective intelligence” alignment & adaptability programs. He has worked with leaders at all levels to build their strengths in order maximize team commitment, capability, focus and results in both emerging and established businesses.Scott’s industry exposure has been both broad and deep. He has held key marketing, strategy, human resources and organization development executive roles for such companies as McDonald’s, Nestle, Bergen Brunswig, Honeywell, ARAMARK Distribution and DirecTV. Scott has also founded several businesses and built top advisory practices that have coached hundreds of C-level leaders through strategic planning, large-scale change efforts, teambuilding, merger and acquisition/integration activity teams, and developed in-house executive development programs.Hamilton is CEO of the Executive Next Practices Institute, a global C-suite innovation focused organization that is based at UCI Beall Applied Innovation at the University of California Irvine and the Founder of NextWORKS Strategy, a premier provider of strategy development, alignment, talent management, and executive performance programs to small to middle-market companies. Both of these entities have been recognized by Forbes and the Orange County Business Journal as leaders in fields of innovation, entrepreneurship and strategic transformation.He is a frequent keynoter and panelist to CEO groups, trade associations, private company functions and global conferences. Hamilton serves on the boards of several organizations.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 35

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Esther Weinberg. ​Esther is a business growth accelerator that equips executives in high-growth media and technology industries to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability in declining markets and create successful and sustainable “portable” virtual cultures with executives, leaders and teams.As Founder & Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone, she moves leaders through change with proven systems to create big pivots, big impact and big returns. Esther’s strategies assist companies through such impactful conditions as planning and executing reorganizations; moving employees from burnout and Zoom exhaustion to empowered, innovative and driven; and implementing clear priorities and strategies for growing a virtual and global workforce.Esther provides proven, transformative, yet practical tools and systems that help benchmark and measure results. Despite uncertain times, Esther is not afraid to tell eye-opening truths that dives deeply into the impact of change and consolidation. She does so to create the access and opportunity for meaningful dialogue and action to develop workplace cultures of trust, respect and safety. In fact, she rolls-up-her-sleeves, authentically and methodically helping organizations build sustainable company cultures that thrive vs. survive. From the fundamentals behind developing a collective philosophy of readiness to take on any industry challenge, to coaching leaders on how to reframe, refocus, and realign, Esther is a true powerhouse.With over 20-years experience, her innovative strategies have assisted clients to grow, scale and thrive during the worst and best of times including Netflix, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, ESPN, WarnerMedia, Warner Bros., CNN, DreamWorks Animation, Discovery Communications, Adobe, Disney, IMAX, National Geographic, and Nickelodeon.A respected thought-leader with first-hand experience, Esther has held executive positions at Disney and Fox, as well as stood in the shoes of C-Suite executives as an interim CEO and leader at numerous organizations. Esther’s drive for developing global leaders stems from her work abroad, including Botswana, Israel and Uganda. She is a graduate of New York University, and a member of Promax, and Harvard’s Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital. Esther is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a contributor to Forbes.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 34

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Carol Abrahamson. Among the many roles she has had in the book world, Carol is a former McGraw-Hill top executive, was a book awards judge at a popular awarding program, founded Executive Authors two decades ago to help business-building authors and aspiring industry leaders create great success via writing a book plus created the system that led to her winning 75% of the book awards she has pursued for some of the 42 nonfiction books she has written and built my businesses around. Carol also helps high-profile national and international organizations to create their own book awards program and is writing a book about 200 ways real-world winners have gotten tangible ROI results from their wins.By inviting authors everywhere to use her system to research, decide, plan and apply for the right quality awards for them and their book – from her database of 10,000+ – Carol is thrilled to help every one of them pursue success and recognition through book awards as well as learn how to make the most of their book and any award wins!Affiliate links:• To my PDF gift for all (copy attached for your review): https://bookawardmastery.com/22-ways-award/henry• To my Contact page to get questions answered or learn about my free masterclass or our service: https://bookawardmastery.com/contact/henryhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 33

Our agency rainmaker of the week is David Newman. David Newman is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and member of the National Speakers Association Million Dollar Speaker Group. He is a highly regarded keynote speaker, and host of the podcast The Selling Show, which is ranked in the top 1 percent globally and has over 500 episodes. As the leading authority on Market Eminence, he works with founders, CEOs, and experts who want to build a bold personal brand, become a business celebrity, and drive unstoppable growth. David’s previous books are Do It! Selling, Do It! Speaking, and Do It! Marketing (an international bestseller translated into six languages).He has been featured and quoted in The New York Times, Investor’s Business Daily, Forbes, MSN, StartupNation, FastCompany, Sales & Marketing Management, Selling Power, CNBC, and Entrepreneur magazine.David has presented over 600 keynotes, seminars, and strategic work sessions since 1992. In addition to the mid-market founders and professional services firms he works with today, his past clients and audiences include forty-four of the Fortune 500, such as IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Accenture, KPMG, PNC Bank, Merrill Lynch, and American Express.https://doitmarketing.com/podcast/https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 32

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Michael Arnot. Few people know more about business events than Michael, having spent his entire professional career of more than 20 years in the industry working in Australia, Europe, USA, Asia and the Middle East. Michael is the Principal and Owner of Speaking Agency, Encore Speakers – which sells speakers to conferences and events across the world. Some of the most successful speakers trust Michael and Encore Speakers to manage their speaker business. Michael’s client base of hundreds of business, corporate, association, and conference clients stretches the entire globe – he knows what clients want and how to position and sell speakers!https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 31

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Chad Coe. As the founder of Coe Financial Group, he has always put clients' interests first, and he has been helping people achieve their financial goals and live an abundant life for over 26 years. With multiple securities licenses, he provides comprehensive financial planning services that align with clients' aspirations and values.Chad is also a Career Transition Specialist, an Author, a Speaker, a Facilitator, and an Auctioneer. He founded MasterMind Connections, a unique resource for senior executives seeking a successful transition to their next career opportunity. He leverages my expertise in leadership, networking, and peopletizing to empower professionals to overcome obstacles, challenge each other, and create their own success. He also volunteers as an auctioneer for charities, especially for Special Kids Network, a fundraising arm for several organizations that assist children with special needs. Chad is passionate about giving back, connecting people, and enriching lives.The Cetera Financial Group's Circle of Excellence recognition is not a guarantee of future investment success and should not be construed as an endorsement of Chad Coe Financial Advisor by any client.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 30

Watch out for flying pink bras! Humorist author CJ Grace is an internationally-renowned advocate for breast cancer prevention. Since 2022, the former BBC journalist has been a live TV host on the Thriving Women Network’s “Uncomfortable Conversations” and “Bookish Talk” shows. CJ dealt with discovering her husband’s adultery and then getting breast cancer—for the second time—by refusing the victim role and keeping her snarky, Monty-Python-style sense of humor. She has a BRCA gene mutation that increases her breast cancer risk. Although they may appear to be separate subjects, cancer may often follow or be followed by infidelity, and she is an inspiring speaker on both of these issues. CJ’s second book, “My Wild Ride: How to Thrive After Breast Cancer and Infidelity” is a candid comic memoir and meticulously-researched, uplifting survival guide endorsed by “Thrive” film producer Foster Gamble. Her first book, “Adulterer’s Wife: How to Thrive Whether You Stay or Not,” was an international bestseller. After receiving a copy, Arianna Huffington invited her to be a HuffPost contributor. She is currently working on her third title, “The Cheating Ex Files: 101 Gifts for An Unfaithful Ex-Partner,” based on more than 8 years of comic Christmas blogs. CJ’s books are available on Amazon. A BBC broadcaster and voice-over artist in the UK, CJ later worked for China Radio International in Beijing. Now US based, the mission of her writing and speaking work is to help people use adversity for positive change. Check out the resources on “CJ’s Cancer Stuff” webpage and download CJ’s free mini-eBooks on her website, https://cjauthor.com. Her social media handle on YouTube, LI, FB, IG and TW is @cjgraceauthor.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 29

Robert Begley is a certified world-class speaking coach, speaker, and writer. He shares his thirty years of Toastmasters International experience and hundreds of public speeches so that your audience can get the best bang for their buck.Robert has appeared on national television and spoken at prestigious events like Freer Future Festival and the Museum of American Finance, receiving critical acclaim from audiences across America, and the Watch The Hero Show podcast, where we share inspiring stories about personalities and their journey to success. He has also spoken at the Libre Initiative at Duke University, at the Museum of American Finance, and has founded the New York Heroes Society.Regarding coaching, he trains 1-on-1 or in group sessions, and in person or via Zoom.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 28

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Tom Fugleberg. In Tom’s opinion, there is no more powerful creative force on Earth than that of shared, fervent belief. It’s what bridges divides within organizations; it’s what arms challengers to take the hill; it’s what forges timeless bonds between a company and the various communities it serves.It’s also what Tom has delivered to world-renowned brands for over 20 years. And continues to champion for wholeheartedly in his role at Friends & Neighbors.Over the course of his career, Tom and the teams he’s led have been recognized with nearly every major creative accolade. But it’s the outsized success of his work (to the tune of 21 Effies) that gives him the greatest sense of reward.Tom began his career at Fallon (Minneapolis). After which he helped architect Olson (now ICF Next) from its inception to its status as an industry A-lister. He is a member of the MN Film & Television board and lives in Savage with his wife Christine and their kids, Gia, Ila and Brax.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 27

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Philip Topham. Philip is The Savvy Founder and Armchair sociologist. Philip has an inquisitive mind and passion for ideas. He’s impatient to see tomorrow’s today. He focuses on helping technical founders unlock their pragmatic dreamer and develop their business skills and social capital with The Savvy Founder framework. With more than 25 years across startups and corporate roles, Philip has been everything from janitor to the Founder and Chief Everything Officer. His earliest career was as a network engineer bringing companies into the Internet age. He’s served as the Head of Information Technology (Divisional CIO) as well as startup Chief Technology Officer, building software and solving problems others said couldn’t be solved.Philip has experienced what happens when a traditional company gets $20M venture capital infusion to become the next big thing. He has also experienced building a business without venture backing. He built a business from zero to profitability, selling more than $5M to big pharma and changed the way the pharmaceutical industry operates. He knows what it means to raise money for your startup, only to have it stop as a key founder steps out of the picture. He currently is an advisor for a global AI (artificial intelligence) clinical care management system startup. Among his many accomplishments, Philip is an armchair sociologist with peer-review publications in social network analysis and machine learning. He holds a BS in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and an MBA from Pepperdine University. When not working, he can be found playing billiards, woodworking, traveling, or socializing with friends and family.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 26

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Karley Cunningham. Creative Strategist & Growth Accelerator Karley Cunningham takes businesses from overcrowded, competitive spaces into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand out and thrive as brand leaders in their sector. The founder of BIG BOLD BRAND Inc., Karley and her team specialize in helping Agencies, Innovators and Change-Makers accelerate the growth, impact, profit and stability of their businesses. Her innovative Surefire Method™ provides business owners and their teams with the strategic toolkit they need to attract and retain right-fit clients, top talent and investors, develop a great company culture, and charge a premium.Karley is an internationally awarded innovator and entrepreneur. BIG BOLD BRAND, was named MarTech’s Best Strategic Growth Consultancy Firm in BC in 2023, was a Top Five Finalist for Best Innovation in the 2021 Small Business BC Awards, and Karley is a nominee in the 2023 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. When not working, Karley enjoys trail running, mountain biking and bird-nerding around the world.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 25

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Lyndsey Maddox. Lyndsey Maddox is the CEO of Digital Third Coast, a Chicago-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content, and paid media marketing.Over the last 14 years, Lyndsey has developed growth-oriented marketing plans for hundreds of businesses and organizations. DTC’s mission is to make a measurable difference and ensure all marketing activities are helping to reach company goals. Lyndsey is as passionate about culture as she is about strategy, and strives to bring joy into marketing activity.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 24

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Drew McLellan. Drew McLellan has worked in advertising for 30+ years and started his own agency, McLellan Marketing Group in 1995 after a five-year stint at Y&R.He also owns and runs the Agency Management Institute (AMI), which offers agency management training and consulting and facilitates agency owner peer networks for small to mid-sized agencies (advertising, digital, marketing, media, and PR).The mission of AMI is lofty yet simple — help agency owners increase their AGI, attract better clients and employees, mitigate the risks of being self-employed in such a volatile business, and, best of all — let the agency owner actually enjoy the perks of owning the joint.Drew is still active in his agency as well, which has been around for 25+ years and is still cooking, so much to his parents’ eternal relief, it seems to be working out.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 23

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Stephen Woessner. For over 25 years, Stephen Woessner has been in the trenches working alongside and consulting with agency owners, business coaches, and strategic consultants — teaching them how to plant their flag of authority within the markets they serve, grow their audience, fill their sales pipeline with right-fit prospects, and ultimately — drive revenue in predictable and repeatable ways. Stephen founded Predictive ROI in 2009 and remains its CEO and owner. He’s the host of two podcasts with listeners in over 140 countries and over 1,000 episodes. His marketing insights have been featured in major media, and he’s the bestselling author of four books, including his latest entitled, “Sell with Authority.”https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 22

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Eric Stopper. Eric is a jiu-jitsu coach, professional podcaster, YouTuber, and Amazon seller and investor who has worked with over 2000 brands. He co-founded Profitibull, a software company specializing in AI and Automation for companies looking to scale their profits. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 21

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Sue MacArthur. Sue MacArthur, president of Strategic Talent Management, has developed their national recruiting practice into being one of four key service areas. Prior to joining STM, she had a dynamic career in the areas of human resources and operations. She has held leadership positions at Westin Hotels, John Hancock Financial Services, and Manpower Staffing Services.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 20

Our agency rainmaker this week is Pamela Slim. Pamela Slim is an award-winner author, speaker and agency owner who has spent three decades helping business owners scale their businesses and IP. Pam’s agency specializes in the design and development of certification and licensing programs. Pam is the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation (Penguin Portfolio, 2009), Body of Work (Penguin Portfolio, 2014) and The Widest Net (McGraw Hill, November, 2021, winner of Best Sales and Marketing Book of 2021 from Porchlight Books). https://pamelaslim.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 19

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Betsy Tong. Betsy is the creator of the Authority Architecture™, a program that builds second acts that outperform the first for senior leaders.In a world where “retirement” is optional, Betsy shows that accumulated wins are venture capital—ready for reinvestment in the next chapter. Creator of the Authority Architecture™ framework and author of seven best-selling books using AI as her system for creation, Betsy proves experience is still compound interest when you structure it right. She posts about this daily on LinkedIn where by using the techniques she teaches she achieved 1.3M impressions and $100K in 100 days.A daily swimmer and relentless contrarian, Betsy strips away bloat, spotlights hidden worth, and shows that experience isn’t a sunset phase. In an era of AI and reinvention, she proves your next chapter can outshine the first.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3, Episode 18

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Lucas Petty. Lucas Petty is the founder of AI Daddy, a company that helps businesses integrate AI-driven automation to streamline operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth. With a background in AI strategy and process optimization, Lucas specializes in identifying high-impact AI use cases and building actionable roadmaps for companies looking to stay ahead in an AI-powered world. As a speaker, he brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to AI adoption, breaking down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps. His expertise has made him a go-to consultant for business leaders seeking to leverage AI without the hype. Lucas is also deeply involved in the professional community, contributing insights through his AI-focused newsletter and leading discussions on AI’s role in shaping the future of work.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 16

Our agency rainmaker for the week is Thomas (Tommy) Schaff. Tommy is the managing partner at Major League Sales, where he integrates his love for baseball into his sales training. He's one of only six Cialdini Method Certified Trainers in North America, personally mentored by the legendary Dr. Robert Cialdini himself. Before joining Major League Sales, Tommy served as CSO for the consulting firm of business all-stars Tony Robbins and Chet Holmes. He has worked with a "who's who" of top companies, including Kraft, Jiffy Lube, and Unilever, helping them achieve massive growth. Tommy is also the creator of the "Five-Tool Sales School" and the "Nine Innings Sales System," innovative programs that transform salespeople into heavy hitters. When he’s not helping businesses knock it out of the park, you can find him adding to his collection of over 5,000 baseball bobbleheads.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 16

Our agency rainmaker for the week is Russell Trahan. He is Owner/President of PR/PR Public Relations, and author of Sell Yourself Without Saying A Word (https://amzn.to/421Hj5d). PR/PR has a 25-year track record of getting 100% of their clients placements! Russell started his career working with Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Associations. Gathering experience at a top 10 market radio station, Russell then returned to the non-profit sector. After tenure with the Walt Disney Company, he joined PR/PR. Russell attended the Institute for Organizational Management at Stanford University.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 15

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Chris Manley. Chris Manley is an entrepreneur with a passion for people. He has founded and led a nonprofit for sixteen years and has founded and leads Engenius (https://engeniusweb.com), a marketing agency dedicated to small businesses. He has advised many business owners and strives to simplify critical elements of marketing, business, and management to make it easier for peers to lead forward. Chris is married to Ashley and together they have three children, a derpy dog, and live in Upstate SC.https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 14

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Dr. Barrett Matthews. Dr. Barrett Matthews is the visionary behind Media Boss Pro, a media powerhouse that elevates brands, captivates audiences, and boosts visibility. With a background in media production and a trailblazing spirit, Dr. Matthews revolutionizes media presence.As Assistant Director for WUSA-TV, the top news station in Washington, DC, he honed his skills and delivered compelling stories. He further expanded his expertise as a Production Assistant and Researcher for CBS Sports, capturing the essence of thrilling athletic events with precision and artistry.Dr. Matthews empowers others as a Host and Executive Producer for renowned shows like the BlackCEO Morning Show and Revenue Radio. Through these platforms, he amplifies the success of entrepreneurs and industry leaders.In the digital realm, Dr. Matthews hosts the Productive Podcaster and Media Boss Podcast, sharing knowledge and inspiring aspiring media professionals and entrepreneurs.Founder of Media Boss Pro, Dr. Matthews brings unparalleled creativity and expertise to businesses and individuals, elevating brands and unlocking opportunities.His achievements include an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities and being named a World Civility Ambassador and Distinguished Leader Honoree. He received the Diplomacy Leadership Award and became a Royal Advisor Development King at large Okogyeman Obremponnsu Kobina Amissah I in Ekumfi Kuotukwa Ghana, West Africa. He was dubbed by the king as the Royal Visionary For Global Media. His most recent recognition was receiving a 2023 United States Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.With Dr. Barrett Matthews and Media Boss Pro, your media needs are expertly handled, unlocking your brand's full potential and embracing boundless success.https://www.makemoneyfrommediachallenge.comhttps://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/mediaboss-consultationhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 13

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Jamie Shibley. Jamie Shibley is the CEO of The Expressory, a strategic engagement agency that believes the key to accelerating your business growth and profitability in the post-covid era will rely on your ability to maintain personal connections to build stronger emotional loyalty in your business relationships. After 20 years in the Corporate world full of IT & eCommerce roles, Jamie launched an online brand of her own. Jamie understands the influence of strategic gifts and wants to positively impact the mental wellbeing in our world through helping businesses acknowledge and care for their community members. Respected as a market leader, Jamie’s work has been featured on Entertainment Tonight and Forbes.com. https://www.theexpressory.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 12

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Reuben Swartz. Reuben is the founder of Mimiran, the fun, “anti-CRM” for independent consultants, born of his experience as a sales and marketing consultant for the Fortune 500 who struggled with his own business development efforts. He's also the host and chief nerd on the Sales for Nerds podcast.https://www.mimiran.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 11

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Lisa Apolinski. Lisa Apolinski is an international author and speaker, working with professionals who want to establish themselves as industry authorities. Through strategic content development and brand legacy building, she enables clients to enhance their market position and increase their service value.With over 30 years of marketing and content expertise, including positions at several Fortune 500 companies, Lisa founded her own agency to help businesses develop effective messaging strategies. Her work has contributed to generating over $1.5 billion in new revenue for clients over the past 13+ years.Known as “America’s Digital Content Futurist”, she has authored five books, including the globally recognized Persuade With A Digital Content Story and the Amazon #1 new release The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever (co-author). Her latest work, The Greatest Personal Brand Story Ever Told, further cements her expertise in digital storytelling and brand development.Her insights on digital storytelling and small business marketing growth have been featured in prestigious publications like Forbes.com and The New York Times, establishing her as a leading voice in digital content strategy and brand development.https://3dogwrite.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 9

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Colin Hung. Colin Hung is an award-winning healthcare marketer with more than 25 years of industry experience. He has led the marketing efforts at five Health IT companies – all of which were acquired. Colin is currently the Chief Editor at Swaay.Health and an Editor at Healthcare IT Today. In his role, he regularly meets and interviews leaders in the healthcare industry both in the US and in Canada. He posts regularly on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Instagram…usually from the exhibit halls of the 40+ healthcare conferences he attends each year.https://swaay.healthhttps://www.healthcareittoday.com/author/colin/https://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 8

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Corey Morris. Corey is founder of Digital Marketing Success Plan™ and President/CEO of VOLTAGE. He has 20 years working in strategic and leadership roles focused on growing brands with award-winning, ROI-generating digital strategies. His career work made him recipient of the KCDMA 2019 Marketer of the Year. He is currently a contributor to both Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land and speaks throughout North America on SEO and digital marketing topics including at SMX and Digital Summit events. Corey created the START Planning process featured in his Amazon best-seller book, the Digital Marketing Success Plan which you can find at thedmsp.com.Click here for your free tool https://thedmsp.com/blueprints/https://voltage.digitalhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 7

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 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://llumos.comhttps://indiebooksintl.comSeason 3 Episode 6

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Karl Sakas. Karl Sakas helps agency owners Work Less and Earn More, while rewarding their best team members. Karl has personally advised hundreds of agencies on every inhabited continent. He is the author of four books—including the new "Calm the Chaos"—and hundreds of articles on agency growth. When he’s not helping clients, Karl volunteers as a bartender on an antique train. Learn more at https://sakasandcompany.com and CalmTheChaos.xyz. https://indiebooksintl.com Season 3 Episode 5

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Pamela Slim. Pamela Slim is an award-winner author, speaker and agency owner who has spent three decades helping business owners scale their businesses and IP. Pam’s agency specializes in the design and development of certification and licensing programs. Pam is the author of Escape from Cubicle Nation (Penguin Portfolio, 2009), Body of Work (Penguin Portfolio, 2014) and The Widest Net (McGraw Hill, November, 2021, winner of Best Sales and Marketing Book of 2021 from Porchlight Books). https://pamelaslim.com Click to connect! https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelaslim/ https://indiebooksintl.com Season 3 Episode 4

Our agency rainmaker of the week is Russell Trahan. Russell Trahan is Owner/President of PR/PR Public Relations, and author of Sell Yourself Without Saying A Word. PR/PR has a 25-year track record of getting 100% of our clients placements! Russell started his career working with Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Associations. Gathering experience at a top 10 market radio station, Russell then returned to the non-profit sector. After tenure with the Walt Disney Company, he joined PR/PR. Russell attended the Institute for Organizational Management at Stanford University.  https://prpr.net https://indiebooksintl.com Season 3 Episode 3