A rainmaker is a person who generates a significant amount of new business, clients, or revenue for an organization, often through their extensive network, skills in closing deals, or unique ability to attract valuable opportunities. Originally a term used in the legal profession, it now broadly applies to any individual in business or other fields who can consistently bring in substantial success, almost like "making it rain" money or contracts for the company. The term also has historical roots from Native American culture, where a rainmaker was one believed to conjure rain through rituals, symbolizing the bringing of life-giving resources, analogous to generating business or funds in a modern context.
