Join Us At The Agency Rainmaker Forum
An interactive event for agency owners with 0 to 200 employeesJoin Indie Books International and Agency Owner News for our annual forum for marketing agency owners and strategic consultants. We have assembled an all-star cast of authorities, including Hall of Fame speakers and best-selling authors.
Find out how you can:
- Create an extreme sliver of rainmaking focus
- Fill your pipeline with right-fit prospects
- Position yourself as an authority for your niche
- Build relationships to amplify your work
To facilitate interaction this event is limited to 80 attendees.
Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2025
$500 Admission Fee
Keynote Speakers Include

Pranav Dalal
CEO of Office Beacon, Forbes Business Council

Eleni Kelakos
New York and Hollywood Actor, author of Claim The Stage and Charismatic Presence

John Iannarelli
Former FBI national spokesperson, author of Disorderly Conduct

Pamela Slim
Award-winning author, speaker, and agency owner, author of The Widest Net

Mark LeBlanc, CSP, CPAE
Hall of Fame speaker, author of underground bestseller Growing Your Business

Henry DeVries
Book publisher and business journalist, author of Marketing With A Book For Agency Owners
Agenda
Friday, Feb. 28
9:30-12:00 pm Bonus Pre-Forum Workshop: Marketing With A Book & Speech Summit – Henry DeVries and Mark LeBlanc
1:30 pm Forum convenes
1:45 pm “Top 5 Reasons CEO Will And Will Not Buy From You” – Scott Hamilton, Executive Next Practices Institute
2:00 pm Author Showcase
3:00 pm “Publicity Secrets Of Savvy Authors” – Russell Trahan
3:15 pm Break
3:30 pm Networking Roundtables (2 rounds)
4:30 pm Author Showcase
5:30 pm “Your Book Is Your Best Piece of Brand Equity” – David Ratner
5:45 pm “Find Your Best Strategic Partners” – Pamela Slim
6:00 pm Hosted networking appetizer reception
7:00 pm Dinner on your own
Saturday, Mar. 1
9:00 am “Your Story Matters” – Henry DeVries
9:15 am “The Digital Marketing Success Plan” – Corey Morris
9:30 am “Say ‘No’ to Clients… Without Losing the Sale” – Karl Sakas
9:45 am “Charismatic Presence For Agency Rainmakers” – Eleni Kelakos
10:00 am “Cyber Security Tales From The FBI” – John Iannarelli
10:15 am “Remote Staffing To Tab Into Global Talent” – Pranav Dalal
10:30 am Break
10:50 am Lead Generation Tactics Panel Discussion
11:25 am Publicity and Speaking Panel Discussion
12:00 pm Hosted networking lunch
1:15 pm Finding a Talented Crew Panel Discussion
1:50 pm How To Better Run Your Agency Panel Discussion
2:25 pm Break
2:45 pm “Diabolical Scammers Have A Plan For Your Money” – Reid Abedeen
3:00 pm “Growing Your Business” – Mark LeBlanc
3:15 pm Hosted Networking Reception
4:00 pm “Author Talk” TV Show with guest Manley Feinberg, author of Reaching Your Next Summit!
5:15 pm Informal Q&A
5:30 pm Forum Adjourns
Venue
UC San Diego Continuing Education
8980 Villa La Jolla Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
Accomodations
Residence Inn La Jolla
8901 Gilman Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
$219 per night discount room rate if booked by Jan 23, 2025
Other hotels in the area include:
Sheraton La Jolla – 3299 Holiday Ct, La Jolla, CA 92037
Hyatt Regency La Jolla – 3777 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122

Forum Sponsored By
Sponsorship Opportunities Available – Only 2 Left
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please email Forum Director, Devin DeVries, at [email protected].
Platinum Sponsor – $1,900
- Sponsor of Friday evening reception or Saturday lunch includes 15-minute speech
- Display table
- Website and program mention
- 2 tickets to full event
Gold Sponsor – $1,200
- 15-minute speaking opportunity
- Intro a speaker
- Display table
- Website and program mention
- 1 ticket to full event

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