Modern Money Spotlight Series: How to Find Clients on LinkedIn
Presented by Wintrust Bank: Where Banking Excellence Meets Business Growth
Transform LinkedIn Connections into Revenue – Starting Today
Join Michelle White, Vice President of Business Development at Wintrust Bank, and Chanel Rose, Founder of Ceare Agency, for an engaging, results-focused 1 hour session that delivers immediate implementation strategies for LinkedIn business development.
** Please come prepared to share your Business name, contact info, and what clients you serve for the networking portion section. **
Is This For You? Absolutely, If You Are:
- A business owner who knows there is untapped potential in your LinkedIn network
- A service professional ready to stop hoping for referrals and start generating them systematically
- An entrepreneur who wants to build authority without spending hours creating content
- A company leader determined to outperform competitors in the digital landscape of 2025
Why 2025 Changes Everything
The business development landscape has undergone a seismic shift. With professional decision-making now happening primarily through digital channels, your LinkedIn strategy directly impacts your revenue potential. Those who master strategic connection now will capture market share that becomes increasingly difficult to obtain as the year progresses.
Meet Michelle White
Michelle White is a powerhouse in the Chicago business ecosystem. As Vice President of Business Development at Wintrust Bank, she leads strategic growth initiatives and builds strong client relationships that drive real economic impact. A DePaul University graduate and lifelong Chicagoan, Michelle combines deep industry expertise with a profound commitment to community.
Her passion for service is reflected in her active support of organizations such as Lawrence Hall, the Jesse White Tumblers, and Catholic Charities. Michelle’s unique blend of financial acumen and philanthropic dedication makes her an invaluable voice on how to turn relationships into results—both online and offline.
Exclusive: The Ceare Agency Take-Action Framework
For this special Wintrust event, Chanel will reveal her proprietary LinkedIn client acquisition system that participants can implement immediately. This is not theoretical—you will leave with:
- The exact connection request templates that generate 70%+ acceptance rates
- A 3-step engagement sequence that turns connections into conversations same-day
- The authority-positioning formula that elevates you above competitors
- Time-saving automation strategies that work while maintaining authenticity
This session is designed to be both informative and energizing—no dry PowerPoint presentations, just actionable strategies delivered with Chanel’s signature engaging style.
Your Guide: Chanel Rose
As a sales consultant and business development agency owner, Chanel has:
- Personally generated over $10M in revenue through strategic LinkedIn approaches
- Grown her LinkedIn audience from 2,500 to 8,200 in under 6 months
- Conducted 200+ dynamic online events that deliver measurable business results
- Combined Harvard and Northwestern certifications with real-world experience to create systems that actually work
Why Wintrust Bank Matters
This event demonstrates Wintrust’s commitment to being more than just a financial institution. With $1.0 billion in asset growth in Q1 2025, Wintrust continues to invest in tools, strategies, and experts that help their clients and community thrive. Michelle White’s leadership embodies that mission—bringing both credibility and care to every business owner she supports.
