Accelerate Your Business Growth

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth"! Today, host Diane Helbig sits down with Colin Hirdman, a seasoned entrepreneur who started his first company just a week after graduating college. Colin co-founded Monkey Island Ventures with his two best friends, named after a childhood playground, and is now focused on his latest venture, Rainmaker. Through Rainmaker, Colin helps founders and sales teams enhance their LinkedIn network, generate leads, and boost sales using what he calls the "authentic engine." In this episode, Colin dives deep into his LinkedIn philosophy, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and education over pure sales tactics. He also shares insightful strategies on building and targeting the right audience, leveraging LinkedIn events, and using Sales Navigator effectively. Additionally, Colin discusses some innovative campaign types that have yielded significant results, including the powerful potential of LinkedIn live streams. Whether you're a LinkedIn