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 …
Are You Tempted By Clubhouse and Other Bright, Shiny Social Media?
Clubhouse is the next social media darling. It is social audio that promises to connect you with people and conversations at a much deeper level than you might find elsewhere. It is one of the fastest-growing apps in at least a century…okay, maybe not really a century because there weren’t apps then, right? At the time of this podcast recording, …
Should You Add Video Or A Podcast To Your Blog?
You may be wondering if you should mix things up and swap out some of your blog posts with video, or maybe even a podcast. Quick Answer: Yes. This question was posed in a group I’m a part of by someone who said he was thinking about posting video on his firm’s blog now and then. If you like video, …
I’m Not Worthy To Put Myself Out There
“I’m not good enough. “I don’t know enough.” “There are others who know more than I do about this.” “What if someone asks a question I can’t answer?” “I’m not a great writer.” “I don’t look good on camera.” “I cringe when I hear my voice.” Sound Familiar? Do any of those sound or feel familiar? I want you to …
Lawyers, This Is How To Find More Speaking Opportunities
The people, companies, and institutions you want to do business with, as well as those who can play a part in helping you accomplish your goals, are your target audiences. They are an important part of the foundation of your marketing and business development plans. Speaking and presenting to your target audiences is important. It helps you gain exposure to …
Lawyers, How To Write Content People Want To Consume
Lawyers, you write every day, but when it comes to writing content that people actually can and want to consume, writing for others can sometimes stop you in your tracks because you aren’t sure what to say and how to say it. That’s what I’m going to cover in this brief video and related post. If you would rather read, …
Lawyers, Should You Automate LinkedIn Activity?
Occasionally, someone will ask me if they should use one of the automation services that help automatically find connections, send invitations, then engage in initial conversations on LinkedIn. These are not real conversations, but machines and bots that represent you. People are busy, so I understand why it might be tempting to automate activity on social media. I have strong …