Business Development

In this classic from “The Coach,” Mike O’Horo: Smart advice on how to introduce yourself and get them talking! Following a recent post about networking, a reader asked, “What’s the best way to introduce yourself at a networking event?” What ...

Sally Schmidt | A common interest won't be the only reason a prospect sends you work. But once you’re on the shortlist, that personal connection can push you to the top.

Lawyers often pursue new clients at the expense of servicing and marketing to existing clients. This is a mistake. It’s also a mistake to pursue new referral sources at the expense of your existing referral network. Your existing network should ...

I have spent a good deal of my career trying to get lawyers to spend less time with other lawyers and more time with clients and prospects.

Jay Harrington | When it comes to building your practice, specificity is your roadmap, and action is your vehicle. The Specificity Funnel gives you both.

Sally Schmidt | If you haven't learned your client's preferences, you are basically saying you don't care what's important to them.

Sally Schmidt | The next time someone asks you what you do, think about the answer from their perspective.

The Planetary Lawyer Project’s Matthew Karmel talks with Alex Su, Amee Vanderpool, Chris Harvey, Jonah Perlin and Albert Tawil.

Jay Harrington | Clients are buying based on a promise you’ll deliver in a high-stakes matter, which is why trust is so vital.

Teddy Snyder | You need an up-to-date publicity still, also known as a headshot. People want to match a face with a name.