Rainmaker
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsRainMaker: a person whose presence can initiate progress or ensure success! Guests interviewed on the show are RainMakers, the best of the best of their business segment. Each week immerse yourself in a different facet of online business, ask questions of the experts and hang out and have a great time!
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Episodes
Virginia Madsen on Social Media, Producing and Marketing Movie Projects and Starring in Jake Squared
August 14, 2014 08:44 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBAcademy Award and Golden Globe Nominated Actress Virginia Madsen discusses her presence on Social Media, handling Producing andMarketing Movie Projects , and her starring role in the newly released feature film Jake Squared.
Katie Walder on Come Back To Me, Film vs. TV Work and Social Media Interaction With Fans
August 14, 2014 08:43 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBFilm and Television star Katie Walder (the Gilmore Girls and How I Met Your Mother) Star starts in the new big-screen horror flick, Come Back To Me. Katie tells us how she had never wanted to perform in a horror flick, compares working in film and television. She also talks about how she stays invloved withsocial media and where she prefers to interact with her fans.
David Lawrence on New Media
March 26, 2010 12:27 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBDavid Lawrence, an expert in new media, talks about his history working in radio.
Delivering Online TV and Mobile Content
November 19, 2009 09:46 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBMark Lopez, COO of Terra Networks USA tells us how Terra has launched launched a new version of its internet TV service, called Terra TV. We also learn about TerraTV Mobile, its online TV content offer for Apple iPhone and Apple iPod Touch platforms.
Steve Wozniak: The First Personal Computer Evangelist
November 12, 2009 09:47 - 52 minutes - 48 MBSteve Wozniak will discusses his early days at Apple, his history in IT going back to his time with Hewlett Packard crafting the personal computer, plus his recent stint as a contestant on the hit reality TV show Dancing with the Stars. Finally, Steve discusses his latest interest, Fusion-IO, a company specializing in the design of data storage and FLASH drive devices.
Joey Greco-Cheaters Exclusive
October 22, 2009 08:48 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJoey Greco, Cheaters producer and host of the hit reality TV show gives an exclusive interview on the successes of the program as it begins its 10th season in syndication and cable. Joey shares his thoughts on the impact the show has made to viewers and if it has made a dent to curb the issue infidelity.
Disa Johnson Candid Interview
October 02, 2009 08:49 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBFollowing an extended hiatus, Daron and Brandy return to speak Search Return founder Disa Johnson, formerly know to the community as Detlev Johnson, about her life changing gender change and all of the obstacles that have come with it.
51 Fatal Business Errors
June 04, 2009 08:51 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBJim Muehlhausen, author of The 51 Fatal Business Errors and How to Avoid Them, discusses some of those errors including hiring your competitors rejects, entrepreneurs refusing to delegate. Jim also discusses the need for entrepreneurs to take vacation and to constantly modify your business model.
Life as a United States Marine
May 28, 2009 08:52 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBLieutenant Colonel Chris Hughes, the Director of Public Affairs for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force at Camp Pendleton, California speaks about his experiences living life as a United States Marine.
Alzheimers and Affect on Caregivers
May 22, 2009 08:53 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAlzheimers and its Affect on Caregivers is discussed by Dr. Mark Agronin, Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research at the Miami Jewish Home & Hospital.
HBO Alzheimer's Project Preview
May 07, 2009 08:55 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBSeries Producer John Hoffman, Dr. Laurie Ryan from the National Institute on Aging, and Dr. Mark Agronin, who specializes in Alzheimer's treatment join us to preview the 4-part HBO Alzheimer's Project documentary.
Truth about SEO
April 09, 2009 08:57 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWe delve into some of the background on eConsultancy's Rebecca Leib who offers some insight into her new book The Truth about Search Engine Optimization which offers 51 SEO Techniques filled with easy-to-use advice that gets results
Magic to Marketing Research
February 26, 2009 09:59 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBeMarketer CEO Geoff Ramsey reveals how his childhood interest in magic made him a professional magician at age 15 and how that relates to his work in marketing research today.
Rainmaker 100th Podcast
February 05, 2009 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBRainmaker celebrates its 100th podcast with calls from Greg Boser and Dick Masterson and stories of big guests like Sarah Lacy and Craig Newmark, and some funny stories.
Houseguests of Michael and Margaret Korda
January 29, 2009 10:01 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBBest Selling Authors Michael and Margaret Korda take some time to discuss their houseguests, Michael entertains us with some impersonations of Truman Capote and Winston Churchill, plus we hear about the new book With Wings Like Eagles.
Craig Newmark on Blogging Obama Campaign
December 04, 2008 10:04 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBCraigslist.org founder Craig Newmark talks about his work blogging about the Obama campaign on behalf of the Democratic National Committee, including his use of Internet applications such as social networking and search marketing
Inside Terra Networks
November 20, 2008 10:06 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBSpeaking to Mark Lopez who takes us insideTerra Networks which provides Internet access and interactive content and services to the Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets, tells us about his background and his upbringing, plus his career moves that included a stint at AOL Latino.
Google Website Optimizer Guide
October 30, 2008 09:07 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBBryan Eisenberg of FutureNow Inc is back to discuss his new book Always Be Testing: The Complete Guide to Google Website Optimizer, and he tells about his accompanying book tour, plus a little detail on the book on what you should test.
Are McCain and Obama Worth Voting For
October 23, 2008 09:08 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBDiscussing the Presidential election, and which candidate , Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are worth voting for, plus we hear from supporters for both candidates discussing change, the economy, government experience and more.
Economic Conditions Effect on Silicon Valley
October 16, 2008 09:10 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBOnce You're Lucky, Twice You're Good Author Sarah Lacy discusses how the current economic conditions are affecting Silicon Valley, plus she fills us in on the success of her new book, and the adventures of her promotional book tour.
Work Less Do More
September 18, 2008 11:02 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBJan Yager is the author of Work Less Do More and she offers tips and methods to get your time and life under control, from time management to overcoming procrastination to handling and managing your work relationships.
The Story of FutureNow
August 07, 2008 11:03 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe Story of FutureNow, a interactive marketing optimization firm, founded by our guest Bryan Eisenberg and his brother Jeffrey 10 years ago, and after many New York Times and USA Today bestselling books, they continue to be a thriving family owned business. Bryan fills us in on his new book Always Be Testing to be introduces at Search Engine Strategies San Jose.
Managing Customer Expectations
July 26, 2008 11:05 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBTerry Pittman from AOL returns to continues his discussion on Managing Customer Expectations, from dealing with disgruntled customers to how he engages customers to give them a satisfying experience with their service
Rags To Riches Story
July 17, 2008 11:04 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBA Rags To Riches Story with Elon Bomani, a self made millionaire, who went from homeless to over a million dollars net worth in a matter of 18 months starting with just 36 dollars in her checking account , and she tells us about her holistic, natural living e business for women called TheDynamicDiva.
AOL Product Help for Consumers
June 19, 2008 11:06 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBAOL Executive Director for Voice of the Consumer Group Terry Pittman speaks about his work in helping consumers use AOL products, plus we go in depth to his prior work in online advertising and journalism, and his chilhood love of explosives and fireworks.
Gas Prices and Immigration Reform
June 12, 2008 11:08 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBDiscussion on the aftermath of the democratic Presidential Nomination Race and the focus now on the general election and how the candidates will respond to the sensitive issues of high gas prices and immigration reform. Plus Daron gives his take on Yahoo signing a Non Exclusive Agreement with Google.
Behind the South Beach Diet Pt. 2
May 29, 2008 11:10 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBPart 2 of our interview with Dr. Arthur Agatston gives us the inside story behind how he developed the popular South Beach Diet, which he originally developed for his cardiology patients, and how important exercise is to compliment using the diet.
Rebirth of Silicon Valley
May 22, 2008 11:11 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBBusinessWeek report Sarah Lacy talks about the Rebirth of Silicon Valley and the Rise of Web 2.0 with her book, Once Youre Lucky Twice Youre Good, plus she shares how she has been able to connect with up and coming entrepreneurs and chronicle their success.
Article Distribution and Free Advertising
May 08, 2008 11:12 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBArticle Distribution site Article Sender is relaunched by WebmasterRadio.FM, plus an announcement of a free advertising promotion involving an online interactive trivia contest on the station and Daron and Brandy asks the listeners their opinion on the purpose of the Rainmaker podcast.
Exercise and the South Beach Diet
May 01, 2008 11:13 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBDr. Arthur Agatston gives us the inside story on how he developed the popular South Beach Diet, which he originally developed for his cardiology patients, and how important exercise is to compliment using the diet.
Rebecca Lieb leaves Click Z
April 24, 2008 11:14 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBAn exclusive interview with Rebecca Lieb, following her announcement that she would leave her post as editor in chief of the ClickZ Network to pursue independent opportunities in the interactive marketing industry.
8 Rules for Marrying my Daughter
April 17, 2008 11:15 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBBruce Feldman discusses his new book 8 Rules for Marrying My Daughter and other Reasonable Advice from the Father of the Bride, plus he talks about the book 8 Rules for Dating my Teenage Daughter that became a hit tv sitcom
PPC Rockstars preview
April 10, 2008 11:16 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBDavid Szetela gives us a sneak preview of his new WebmasterRadio.FM program, PPC Rockstars, where he plans to bring on guests who will give PPC Tips and will offer site reviews on listener websites.
Audience Numbers for WebmasterRadio
March 27, 2008 11:17 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHear the audience numbers for the podcasts of your favorite WebmasterRadio.FM shows plus recaps SES New York and previews our upcoming tradeshow schedule including plans for future SearchBash and AffiliateBash parties
Fitness Guru Jack Lalanne
March 13, 2008 11:18 - 1 hour - 59 MBFitness Guru Jack Lalanne talks about his career, 50 plus year marriage and his 75 years of doing physical fitness, plus he talks about his new book Fiscal Fitness.
Man Bear Pig & Don Steele of Comedy Central
March 06, 2008 12:19 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBMan Bear Pig, Indecision 2008, the Daily Show and the Colbert Report are all profiled by Comedy Central Director of Digital Marketing Don Steele, who also disucss their work in viral marketing.
Talking Politics
February 07, 2008 12:20 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBBob Newman of Newman Communications is talking politics and the latest news in the 2008 Presidential election as Republican Candidate Mitt Romney has suspended his run for the party nomination.
Captain Paul Watson Whale Wars
January 18, 2008 12:21 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBFounder of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Captain Paul Watson talks about his new TV series Whale Wars.
Personal Development
January 10, 2008 12:22 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBLarry Winget, the so called Pitbull of Personal development discusses how his book You're Broke Because You Want to Be offers tips on generating more income, getting out of debt and managing your money
Men Are Better Than Women: Dick Masterson interview
December 15, 2007 05:43 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBDick Masterson, Author of Men Are Better Than Women, gives us the top 10 reasons that men are better than women on Rainmaker with Daron and Brandy Shapiro-Babin
PR Web Founder David McInnis
November 15, 2007 12:27 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBPRWeb Founder David McInnis discusses how he formed PRWeb, which pioneered the direct-to-consumer press release, allowing companies for the first time to communicate their news directly to customers, prospects, analysts and the media and he also tells us what he is doing now since leaving PRWeb
Mia Farrow and Karen Hughes
October 25, 2007 11:28 - 34 minutes - 32 MBBack from DMA and PRSA in Chicago, Daron and Brandy reminisce on Brandy's story with actress Mia Farrow and State Department Undersecretary Karen Hughes, both of whom will become future Rainmaker guests, and Brandy also gives comparisons between a direct marketing and public relations tradeshow.
A Look at Traffic East
October 04, 2007 11:29 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBDaron and Brandy speak with the organizers of the Traffic East Conference, Rick Schwartz and Howard Neu plus we learn about Rick's entry into the domain name industry.
Doug Tatum and his book No Mans Land
September 27, 2007 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBDaron and Brandy talk to Doug Tatum, co-founder of Tatum LLC, an Atlanta-based consulting firm, about his new book entitled No Man's Land. Doug explains that running a successful company can be a thrill. But for many CEOs, there's a point at which it becomes no fun at all.
Kevin Ryan and SES San Jose
August 09, 2007 11:31 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBDaron and Brandy talk with Kevin Ryan, the vice president of global content for Search Engine Watch and Search Engine Strategies, about the upcoming Search Engine Strategies in San Jose and what it is like on the other side of the Conference scene.
Profile of BeyondInk
June 21, 2007 11:32 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBDaron and Brandy speak with Ann Kennedy of BeyondInc about how she was able to carve out a niche for her company.
Marshall Simmonds returns
March 15, 2007 11:33 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBMarshall Simmonds from the New York Times talks about his transition from About.com to the New York Times.
Peter Prestipino of Webstie Magazine
March 01, 2007 12:34 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBToday's topics include Peter Prestipino, Website Magazine, online publications, internet advertising, & SEO.
movie casting, & Hollywood movies with Janet Hirschenson and Jane Jenkins
February 15, 2007 12:35 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBToday's guests are Janet Hirschenson, Jane Jenkins, talking about movie casting, & Hollywood movies.
So You Want to be a Movie Star
February 01, 2007 12:36 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBToday's topics include Janet Hirschenson, Jane Jenkins, Hollywood casting, Ron Howard, Rob Reiner, & Chris Columbus.