No, Hanging A Shingle Does Not Make You An Entrepreneur.
Going solo doesn’t make you an entrepreneur. It makes you self-employed. Let me explain the differences and why they are important.
Author: Susan Cartier Liebel
Exercise Your Sales and Advocacy Skills for Yourself
This guest post was written by Michael J. Palumbo. I am so happy Attorney Palumbo reached out to us because he is going to cover a subject nobody wants to discuss – Sales. Yes. That nasty little word no lawyer wants to acknowledge but is critical to the success of your practice. This article is […]
The Most Trusted Website For Attorney Reviews – Yelp!
“Yelp is the most commonly used site to search for attorney reviews online—58 percent of respondents in our sample said it was the first place they turn. It’s also the website that 61 percent of users view as the most trustworthy.”
Making My Case for Law Practice Management Software
Let’s face it. Law Practice Management Solutions are springing up like weeds in an unkempt garden. It’s getting harder to separate the pernicious weeds from the serious bloomers and it’s no wonder; law practice management solutions are becoming a mandatory part of law practice in terms of cost effectiveness, efficiency and meeting client demand. Here are our thoughts to guide you in your selection of this important practice tool.
How To Make Speaking Work As A Marketing Strategy – Guest Lecture with Denise Hedges and Barbara Mencer
You may have considered speaking as part of your marketing strategy but were not really sure how to go about it. More likely you are afraid you won’t be an effective speaker. Well, we found THE best experts on this subject who not only know the value of speaking to increase business but can also teach you how to actually present. You will learn to not only speak well and energize your audience, but to speak effectively. Speaking effectively means converting your audience into clients and/or great referral sources.
The Power of the Meetup for Solo Practitioners
If you haven’t heard of Meetups you are missing out on a valuable opportunity to not just grow your practice, but enhance your life on many levels.
Why Lawyers Need to Get With Encryption – Guest Lecture with Jared Correia
Encryption is now part of your professional duty to safeguard your clients’ data. Encryption is a very techno-scary word for many lawyers. It’s intimidating, actually. But even if it is, it doesn’t mean you can bury your head in the sand, not if you are going to represent your clients responsibly. Encryption is critical when […]
A Quartet of Celestial Events Today – 3 Making Headlines. The Other?
A total solar eclipse is headlining an incredible show in the sky today, which will also include two other celestial events — a supermoon and the spring equinox. But did you know there is another heavenly event which could benefit you today?
Why I Believe Going Solo Is A Good Option For New Attorneys
I’ve been fielding a lot of questions lately on why I believe new lawyers should be hanging a shingle. So, it was serendipitous that I be asked to do a guest podcast over at Gen Why Lawyer with Nicole Abboud, a solo herself. If you’re interested in my thoughts, want to start a discussion […]
Will You Grow Your Solo Practice With Contingent Staffing?
You’ve gone out on your own, built a healthy client base, and your practice is thriving. The work is steady, your revenue is increasing, but all of a sudden you’re panicked about something you didn’t think you would worry about: How to handle all of the work. You never want to turn work away because maybe the work will all of a sudden stop coming, right? What to do…. Read More.
Featured Podcasts
The Gen Why Lawyer
Why Going Solo as a Young Attorney Could Be the Best Decision Ever with Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University®.
Staying Motivated While Starting A Solo Law Practice
On this episode of New Solo from the Legal Talk Network, Adriana Linares interviews Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University® about how to stay motivated throughout the process of starting a solo law practice.
Helping Lawyers Go Solo
Motivation in life is very important. I share seminal moments which have shaped me as a human being and helped me become who I am today.
Learning To Build And Run A Solo Practice
On this podcast from Lawpreneur Radio, Miranda McCroskey interviews Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University® about perceptions of fear, failure and other issues facing solos.
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