In deference to the fact that today is St. Patricks Day, today’s Rainmaking Recommendation is about Luck. The fact is that to be a Rainmaker it is not about being lucky, it is about doing the work necessary to become a Rainmaker. Many attorneys will never become successful Rainmakers because they are unwilling to put […]
Cell Phone Etiquette Revisited – A Rant
March 7, 2010 by 6 Comments
First, I must warn you that this is going to be a bit of a rant. In January I wrote a blog post about cell phone etiquette. It pains me to revisit this topic so soon, but I was moved by an experience I had at a networking event this week. Second, I have to […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #4 – Your Goal is Success
February 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Rainmaking Recommendation #4 – Your Goal is Success “The ability to set goals and to make plans for their accomplishment is the master skill of success. Developing this skill will do more to ensure your success than anything else you could ever do.” Brian Tracy, Maximum Achievement. Take the time necessary to write down your […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #2 – Join and Join In
January 20, 2010 by 6 Comments
What is your practice area? Are you a member of the National and Local Associations which is related to this practice area? Most attorneys think that joining their state bar association’s (or the ABA’s) practice committee is going to bring them new clients. While you may get a referral once in a blue moon from […]
6 Reasons to Hire a Rainmaking (Business Development) Coach & Trainer
January 11, 2010 by 7 Comments
This may come across as one big sales pitch for my business, but it truly isn’t. I may not be the right Rainmaking Coach for you but with the many thousands of people who hold themselves out at Business Development coaches in the legal industry you can certainly find one who is. While I […]
Cell Phone Etiquette for Attorneys (or anyone in fact)
January 4, 2010 by 7 Comments
In 1992, when I graduated from law school and began working in the “business world”, cell phones were not as ubiquitous as they are today. In fact, my first cell phone was a true brick: it was the size, shape, thickness and weight of a brick – carrying it in my pocketbook caused excruciating shoulder pain. […]
Welcome to the Enlightened Rainmaker Blog
December 5, 2009 by 1 Comment
Welcome to the Enlightened Rainmaker blog. I’m Jaimie Field and I am passionate about helping attorneys create great lives as well as great books of business. While this will be geared towards attorneys, anyone who stumbles upon this blog will benefit by applying the information. It will help them to create fulfilling lives as well. An Enlightened Rainmaker […]