Becoming a Rainmaker: A Lawyer’s Guide

In this video, I demystify business development for lawyers. I explain the difference between marketing and business development, take you through how to get started with cross-selling, and tell you why outbound selling should be a part of your overall strategy.

BD/Film Analogy – High Fidelity

High Fidelity. Have you called your clients lately just to check in and see how they are doing? Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD/Film Analogy – Knives Out

Knives Out. Why listening is the key to unlocking the truth of what your clients really need from you. Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD/Film Analogy – Moneyball

Moneyball. Why you need to stop talking and start taking action to make real change. Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD/Film Analogy – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

What are the Good, The Bad and The Ugly of business development? Three ways of selling legal services and only one that works. Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD/Film Analogy – The Invisible Man

What’s the invisible man of business development? That’s mindset, the perception we have about our abilities and qualities, such as intelligence and creativity. Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD Analogy – Why do people think lawyers are boring?

Why do lawyers have a reputation for being serious, technical and straight to the point? Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD/Film Analogy – Primal Fear

How do you uncover the truth behind an objection? Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

BD/Film Analogy – Lions for Lambs

Your attitude has a huge impact on how you approach any activity, so why not go into business development expecting success? Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©

A Trusted Advisor Knows Their Client

Have you taken the time to get to know your client well enough that you know what they need, even when they don’t? Business development for lawyers, with the BD Breakthrough Blueprint ©