In this episode, I get to speak with Colin Hirdman.
Colin started his first company a week after graduating from college, and has been an entrepreneur ever since. He’s building businesses through Monkey Island Ventures a company he co-founded with two of his best friends. Monkey Island Ventures is named after a park they played at since they were 5 years old.
Colin is now focused on their newest business, Rainmaker. He helps founders, business coaches, and sales teams build their LinkedIn network, leads, and sales through their “Authentic Engine”.
This is going to be an awesome conversation!
Where to reach Our Guest
https://rainmakergrows.com 3 Hacks to take away
- Establish an authentic, educational mindset when using LinkedIn for business. Focus on providing value to your audience rather than just selling.
- Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to build targeted audiences and identify prospects further down the purchase funnel through events and influencer connections.
- Implement a strategic LinkedIn content strategy, including regular live streams, to position yourself as a thought leader and drive leads and sales.
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Junaid Ahmed is a multi-passionate creator, storyteller, and home studio architect who believes your voice can change your world. As the host of Hacks and Hobbies, he dives deep into the journeys of people turning passion into purpose — from garage inventors to global entrepreneurs.
The podcast began as a simple idea: record honest conversations about side projects, creativity, and the hustle behind the scenes. Years later, it’s become a movement — showcasing the real, raw, and inspiring stories of everyday innovators.
Whether he’s building pro-level studios or geeking out over podcast gear, Junaid’s mission is clear: help people show up with confidence, clarity, and character.
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