Make a list of ALL of your clients, both current and former. Which one of these people have not heard from you in a month? In a year? In more than a year? You are missing valuable new business sources if you have ever lost touch with a person you have met in the past, […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #16: What Do You Do For Fun?
August 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
What’s do you do for fun? What’s your favorite hobby? Did you know that every hobby, activity, passion that you have can be turned into a Rainmaking opportunity? Join a group that caters to that hobby. One of the best places to find a group in a nearby location which caters to what you like […]
Rainmaking Recommendation # 13: The Question You Need to Ask
July 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
“How can I help?” The interesting thing about this question is the various responses you can elicit. When asked of friends or family it may bring a closer relationship. When asked of colleagues it may bring to light issues they are having with which you have the solution. Or it may result in you being […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #12: How to Clone Your Ideal Client
June 16, 2010 by 5 Comments
Who is your ideal client? Do you already work with him or her? Whether you do or don’t, you can create clone after clone of your ideal client (barring conflicts of interest) by taking the following actions: 1) Write down exactly what your ideal client looks like. Be specific. 2) Research where these clients hang […]
An Unbalanced Life: How it Affects Being A Great Rainmaker (part 1)
June 4, 2010 by 8 Comments
I would like to apologize to my readers First: I had fully intended to blog more often and let you get to know me not only as a Rainmaking Trainer and Coach but as a person. As a promise to myself and to you, I will begin doing just that starting with this post. […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #11: Halfway There
June 2, 2010 by 5 Comments
Not to frighten you, but this year is officially half over. What have you done to advance your Rainmaking skills? Do you have a written Rainmaking plan? If not, why not? Do you set schedule time, every day, to do at least one Rainmaking Activity? As a Rainmaking coach and a trainer, I cannot force […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #7 – One More Thing
April 7, 2010 by 2 Comments
What’s the one “more” thing you can do TODAY to continue to become a Rainmaker? What’s the one phone call can you make to a current or prospective client? What’s the one more article you can read to learn more about the area in which you practice? What’s the one more email you can send […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #6 – It’s Not About Luck
March 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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 #3 – The Difference 10 Minutes can Make
February 3, 2010 by 5 Comments
One of the best Rainmaking habits you can develop is to take 10 minutes every day (at the start of your day) to plan your day. Write down all of the tasks that need to be done, Include at least one Rainmaking activity Then commit it to your schedule and do it! When you plan […]