80 percent of life is showing up. —Woody Allen If you want to marry someone Jewish, don’t hang out at Catholic singles dances. —Stephen E. Seckler (based on similar quotes from unknown sources) My three [...]
No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care —Theodore Roosevelt Keeping in contact with past clients is a great way to build your practice. Former clients can be a [...]
“I was stunned by the response.” ? That is what my client told me after sending out 20 email messages to former clients. This lawyer was reluctant to reach out to these clients because it had [...]
I’ve always struggled with reading. When I tell that to people, they are often surprised. How did you get through law school ? In truth, I did just fine in law school. I even passed [...]
A few months ago, a client who was going through a rough patch in his career said to me, “I’m so glad to have you by my side.” This simple yet powerful statement reminded me [...]
ABA GPSolo eReport Apr 29, 2024 4 min read Summary Marketing doesn’t have to be something you dread. It actually can be something you look forward to, something that feels natural and comfortable. [...]
I write frequently about legal marketing (including many articles I’ve published in the GPSolo eReport, and hundreds of posts I’ve done on my blog and on LinkedIn). See e.g. 18 Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Must [...]
One of the occupational hazards of being a professional is that people are paying us for our knowledge and wisdom. This is particularly true in the practice of law where the ability to argue or [...]
As lawyers, we are trained to be thorough. Mastering detail is part of our job. Getting ready for trial or for a closing requires a lot of follow-up. But when it comes to marketing, follow-up [...]
Snow day! ❄️☃️ That is the text message I received last week from my wife who works at the The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel, Boston. ? By early evening, many of [...]
