When we analyze why clients and potential clients make a decision to hire you or to hire someone else, it’s easy to assume they’re being logical in their decision-making process, so you operate accordingly. You give them information that appeals to that logical side of their brain. Let’s discuss that because there’s another side to this discussion you need to …
If You Are Really Uncomfortable Being On Video, I Have A Plan For You
I talk a lot about using video as a differentiator, and as a way to accelerate the know, like, and trust factors your clients need and want. Voice and video bring you to life and cause people to feel like they already know you, or know you better. Working in this voice and video space as an advisor, I know …
Lawyers, Here’s How To Answer This Uncomfortable Client Question
“Why should I choose you over someone else?” If you haven’t already, one of these days, you might find yourself in the position of having someone whose business you’re trying to earn look at you and ask you this question. They may be asking that question genuinely. They may just be testing you to see how you answer it. How …
Two Pieces of Advice For Law School Graduates
Congratulations, graduates! Finishing law school is no small accomplishment. I know I don’t need to tell you that as you’ve lived it daily. Your Incredible Opportunity You are about to enter an amazing part of your lives where you get to put all of your knowledge, drive, personality, and dreams together to help others while making a living doing it. …
3 Ways To Become A Much Better Networker
Have you ever met someone and asked them a question about what they do, or how they are, or what their opinion is about a subject, then find they get so wrapped up in what they are saying that they never stop to say: “How about you? What do you think?” “What about you? What do you do?” “How are …
Why Won’t Publications Ask You For A Quote?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could get the trades and business publications to write about one of your recent matters or accomplishments? Wouldn’t it be nice if your name was included when your client’s merger was discussed in the news? Wouldn’t it be great if your local business journal acknowledged what you and your firm are doing in the …
Burger King’s BIG Twitter Mistake: Lessons Learned
In case you were too busy yesterday to notice the Internet blowing up about Burger King’s social media misstep, let’s take a moment or two to help you catch up, and for me to share my perspective on the situation so that we can all learn from this situation. We all need to be very careful about being clever on …
Lawyers, A Robust LinkedIn Profile Is Not Enough
You can’t expect your LinkedIn profile to do all of the heavy lifting for you. You might be surprised to read that from me because you know me as an active LinkedIn trainer and coach, but this next point is important. Networking Is A Contact Sport When it comes to reaching the right people at the right time with the …
Lawyers, Here Is A Webinar and Virtual Event Checklist For You To Follow
You’re finally on-board, interested, and maybe even a little excited about hosting a webinar or other online event. Intuitively, and maybe even competitively, you know you need to be “out there.” You’re ready! Well, before you take one more step, there’s something you need to do first or your event could be a flop. Let’s discuss. Listen, Then Download The …
Lawyers, How Soon Should You Contact A Potential Client?
I have been the recipient of a few practices that I think border on professional stalking, and you probably have, too. The last thing that I want for you is to be perceived as though you are overstepping or professionally stalking your potential clients, so I want you to learn from my experience. I recently attended a wonderful webinar hosted …