If you have been in practice for any length of time, sooner or later you’re going to get stuck with a difficult client, or at least a difficult client conversation. Uncomfortable client conversations can arise for multiple reasons. Sometimes those reasons have more to do with the client than with the lawyer – but not
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What Are Difficult Clients Costing You?
By Allison Johs
Have you ever had a difficult client – a client who questions everything you do, thinks they you’re your job better than you do, don’t pay their bills on time, fight you on your fees, constantly complain, don’t listen to your advice, or who just don’t “feel right” to you? I’ve been talking about spring…
Spring Clean Your Law Practice
By Allison Johs
Spring is in full swing and this time of year always gives me an urge to clear things out and to take stock. But for me, that spring cleaning process is more than just decluttering and reorganizing. It’s also a time for me to reassess what I’m doing in my business, what worked and what…
Are You Falling Into the Comparison Trap?
By Allison Johs
Are you falling into the comparison trap? Are you measuring your progress or your career by what other attorneys say about themselves and their practices on social media, on their websites, or at networking events? If so, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Here’s why. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear (or See, or Read) You might…
Making Time for Marketing
By Allison Johs
How much time do you have to spend on your marketing? In my last video, I talked about the importance of creating a marketing budget. But your marketing budget shouldn’t just consider your monetary investment in marketing; it should also take into account your time. Things to Consider When Budgeting Your Time for Marketing How…
Spring Clean Your Computer
By Allison Johs
It’s spring cleaning time! When we have too much clutter – both physical and digital – it wastes time and energy. This is a great time to clean up your office and desk space so you can focus on the work in front of you. While you’re at it, give your screen and keyboard a…
Do You Have a Marketing Budget?
By Allison Johs
Do you have a marketing budget?
Every year the ABA’s Legal Technology Survey reveals how few firms – especially small firms and solo lawyers – don’t have a marketing budget. In recent years, over 70% of solo and small firm lawyers surveyed said they didn’t have a marketing budget!
What…
Is Inconsistent Communication Hurting Your Firm?
By Allison Johs
How consistent are the messages your team receives from leadership?
Is Your Firm Leadership Sending Mixed Messages?
Recently, a law firm partner posted on social media advising associates to be honest with partners about their capacity to take on new work, assuring them that it wouldn’t hurt them when it…
No Time for a LinkedIn Company Page?
By Allison Johs
Do you really have time for a LinkedIn Company Page?
In a previous video, I gave three reasons to have a LinkedIn Company Page, even if you are a solo lawyer or entrepreneur.
I know many of you solos are still hesitating because you’re concerned that having a Company Page is a lot of…
LinkedIn Premium Company Pages
By Allison Johs
Have you heard about the new LinkedIn premium company pages?
LinkedIn has recently rolled out a new premium subscription for company pages with new features that are not available to free users.
LinkedIn Premium Company Page Features
New features on premium company pages include:
- A custom testimonial that appears on
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