Many lawyers and business professionals tell me they aren’t sure where to start with business development. They picture themselves giving big presentations, walking into a room with a polished elevator
The Easy Business Development Habit That Builds Relationships, Reputation and Revenue
September always feels like a turning point. Summer distractions fade, people settle back into routines and work picks up again. It’s easier to get someone on the phone, to schedule
A Fall Reset for Business Development: How Lawyers Can Strengthen Relationships and Grow Their Practice
There’s something about fall that feels like a fresh start. Summer distractions fade, people settle back into routines and clients start thinking about what’s next. For lawyers, this is one
How to Stop Feeling Nervous About Business Development
Business development makes many lawyers uneasy. Approaching new potential clients, asking for meetings or talking about your services can feel awkward and intimidating. Many worry about coming across as pushy or unprepared. That nervousness doesn’t mean you lack skill or talent. More often, it means no one has shown you how to approach business development in a way that fits your style and feels natural.
How to Build Stronger Business Relationships That Leads to New Work
Business development isn’t an exact science. Still, many lawyers and professionals approach it like a checklist. They create a plan, send a few outreach emails, follow up and expect results
5 Types of High-Impact LinkedIn Content for Lawyers (and How to Use Them Strategically)
I talk to a lot of lawyers who want to be more active on LinkedIn but aren’t sure where to begin. They worry about what to say, whether anyone is
How Lawyers Can Get Quoted in the Press Without Hiring a PR Firm
Getting quoted in the media helps build credibility and reinforce your expertise. It puts your name in trusted publications, often in front of people you want to reach but aren’t
How Law Firm Associates Can Build a Business Development Plan That Actually Works
Many associates put off business development. They think it comes later, once they’ve made partner or have a book of business to grow.
But waiting means missing opportunities.
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How Lawyers Can Use Personal Branding to Grow Their Careers
For a long time, personal branding felt like something reserved for influencers, entrepreneurs or marketing professionals. It didn’t feel like something lawyers needed to think about, especially those in big
How Strong Relationships, Expertise and Visibility Lead to New Business
For a long time, I thought business development meant asking for work. Making the pitch. Selling yourself. Trying to convince someone to say yes.
It felt uncomfortable. Forced. Like something