Comments on: Solos Must Learn How to Surf the Economic Waves https://solopracticeuniversity.com/2009/10/26/solos-must-learn-how-to-surf-the-economic-waves/ The 'Practice of Law' School Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.21 By: Being ‘Clutch’ & Going Solo IS Long Term Employment | Build A Solo Practice @ SPU https://solopracticeuniversity.com/2009/10/26/solos-must-learn-how-to-surf-the-economic-waves/#comment-895 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:48:04 +0000 http://buildasolopractice.solopracticeuniversity.com/?p=155#comment-895 [...] unvarnished reality.  We are simply heading into a different world.  I’ve written about it ad nauseum trying not to make it too bitter but not wanting to pour on the happy sauce, either.  Consider it [...]

]]> By: wesclark https://solopracticeuniversity.com/2009/10/26/solos-must-learn-how-to-surf-the-economic-waves/#comment-894 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:03:29 +0000 http://buildasolopractice.solopracticeuniversity.com/?p=155#comment-894 Excellent post Susan! I sometimes worry that I am (and have even been accused of being) a “doom and gloomer” when it comes to the economy. I don’t particularly enjoy being pessimistic but when I look at the math underlying the macroeconomic picture, I come away rather skeptical about the nascent recovery being proclaimed by many experts. My skepticism only grows when I see economists using a phrase like “jobless recovery”. Now I’m even starting to see the phrase “job-loss recovery” trickle out into the recovery meme.

The inherently flexible nature of the solo practice is one of its most valuable characteristics. We should always take advantage of this adaptability when either an opportunity or a constraint presents itself.

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]]> By: Lawyers should focus on industry niche as well as practice areas « Reading Tea Leaves by Randy Wilson https://solopracticeuniversity.com/2009/10/26/solos-must-learn-how-to-surf-the-economic-waves/#comment-892 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:44:01 +0000 http://buildasolopractice.solopracticeuniversity.com/?p=155#comment-892 [...] niche as well as practice areas By Randy Wilson Susan Cartier Liebel writes an excellent post about how solos need to focus their practices in a down economy.  I would also say pick an [...]

]]> By: Julie A. Fleming https://solopracticeuniversity.com/2009/10/26/solos-must-learn-how-to-surf-the-economic-waves/#comment-891 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:31:59 +0000 http://buildasolopractice.solopracticeuniversity.com/?p=155#comment-891 I don’t think you’re acting the part of grim reaper at all. This is extremely sensible advice. In all fields, the legal one included, it’s important the follow the trends and listen to what your customers want and need. Economic downturns cause some fields to dwindle and others to flourish. The same will be true when the economy improves–some of those fields that prospered in the depression will shrink again. While you don’t want to jump on every trend, it is important to be aware and prepared to make necessary adjustments.

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