One of the biggest issues lawyers have is talking about fees. Time and time again I hear lawyers say their consult goes well until it’s time to talk about the money. They sound uncomfortable and uncertain and the potential client picks up on that. It can be even harder in this era of Covid-19 where […]
Best Books About Making Money In Your Law Practice
With so much uncertainly in the world right now, it’s easy to be stressed about the ability to continue making a profit. Now is the time to really drill down and focus on your finances so you can not only survive, but continue to grow. Here are some of the books that have helped me […]
3 Monthly Marketing Tasks That Keep The Phone Ringing
One of the biggest concerns I hear from other attorneys about running their law practice during the COVID-19 pandemic is how to keep the phone ringing when everything is shut down and people are out of work. Now is not the time to slow down on your marketing. What you do today will feed you […]
How To Run A Profitable Law Practice From Home
With the COVID-19 pandemic placing many cities under shelter at home orders, attorneys who normally work from a brick and mortar office have had to transition to working from home. Between the drastic change in how they work, working with your family around, stress about keeping your business running and worries about the pandemic, it […]
How To Get Retained Even When They Think You Charge Too Much
One of the biggest roadblocks to being retained that many lawyers face is the price. No matter what your fee is, someone is going to think its too much. The solution is not to lower your fees, but to show why you are worth it. After eliminating people who simply can’t afford you, there are […]
Maximizing Your Workday
I like to think of myself as a productivity ninja, but running my office virtually can make that difficult due to the many possible distractions. Despite this, I still manage I keep my practice running efficiently by structuring my workday – despite not always being sure where I will be working from. Here is a […]
3 Strategies That Made This Year The Most Profitable Ever
If you read my Things I Wish I Knew column, or you are a member of the Boss Lady, Esq. group, you already know that by the end of this month I will have exceeded my entire 2017 revenue (yay!!). I credit this success to several strategies I have implemented/ put more effort into […]
How To Use Acuity To Automate Your Practice
Please note: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you on any purchases you make through this post. Part 1 Of The Modern Solo Master Tools Series: How To Use Acuity To Automate Your Law Practice As a solo with control issues, I find […]
Essential Boundaries For Your Solo Law Practice
I love my life. I love my business. And I love what I do. But sometimes my clients, family, friends, colleagues, and humans, in general, can drive me insane and make me wonder why I decided to go solo in the first place. You have the client calling and emailing nonstop, family and friends […]
4 Ways To Finally Get Your Inbox Under Control
If you are anything like me, you get hundreds of emails a day. On weekdays I average 350 emails in my business email account alone. Despite this, I am able to get my inbox back to zero every day. With a little guidance, you can too! How To Catch Up On Emails If you are […]