Sometimes it’s tough to walk a mile in their shoes – we are so busy taking care of our own lives that it is difficult to think about what worries your clients most. As attorneys, we are tasked with trying to help people with their legal woes. Whether it is about their business or whether […]
Rainmaking Recommendation # 111: Your “Red Velvet Rope Policy”
February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In the late 1970s, two men, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, opened a now famous club called Studio 54. Then they did something incredibly amazing! They set up a Red Velvet Rope at the entrance to the Disco and then created a policy in which they determined who would, and would not get into this remarkable place. People […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #107: What’s Going to Be Different?
December 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This is the last Rainmaking Recommendation of the year. In two weeks we will start a new year. This is when people make promises, usually called resolutions, which they will never keep. In fact, according to the University of Scranton in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, about 45% of Americans usually make resolutions, but only […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #95: Follow Up for Success
April 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A little while ago I came across these startling statistics that apply to sales people. While I do not know if these statistics are truly accurate or who published the study, they have been floating around the internet for a little while. 48% of sales people never follow up with a prospect 25% of sales […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #94: Breaking the Ice
February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The title does not refer to the non-stop snow we have been bombarded with during the winter of 2014 in the northeast. Rather, it refers to finding a way to start a conversation during a networking event even if you are the self-proclaimed shyest person in the world. The best way to break the ice […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #91: The Mathematics of Time for Rainmaking
December 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Over the next few Rainmaking Recommendations and blogs on JaimieField.com, we will be talking about time – your time and your clients’ time. These posts will be about client service & productivity management, rainmaking and legal marketing. However, all will deal with a theme of time. One of the biggest excuses I hear about […]
Death to the Finder/Minder/Grinder Mentality: Why you MUST become a Rainmaker
October 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Originally Posted on LawMarketing.com August 2013 The days of the “finder”, “minder”, “grinder” mentality in law firms needs to be eradicated. Immediately! These oft used terms are used to describe the typical roles inhabited by an attorney in a law firm setting. The Finder – The finder is the Rainmaker of the law firm. […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #88: Pick a Niche to Scratch their Legal Itch (Part 3 – How to Pick A Niche)
October 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In Rainmaking Recommendation # 86 we talked about Why Pick a Niche. In Rainmaking Recommendation #87 we discussed What is a Niche In today’s recommendation we will talk about HOW to pick a niche. There are many ways to pick a niche but here are some questions to ask yourself: Who is your ideal […]
The Shoemaker’s Kids have No Shoes
October 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You have heard the old saying, “the shoe maker’s son has no shoes?” What this generally means is that the that the cobbler spends so much time repairing the shoes of his customers that he doesn’t have the time to repair his children’s shoes. Well, that’s been me. While helping my clients with their Rainmaking […]
Rainmaking Recommendation #87: Pick a Niche to Scratch their Legal Itch (Part 2 – What Is A Niche)
October 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The last rainmaking recommendation told you “why” you needed to start creating a niche law practice; however, just to reiterate: You widen your visibility within a specific group, It’s cost effective, It levels the playing field, You can get more referrals, and You can position yourself as an expert. Today we will discuss “what” […]