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1204 pieces · page 59 of 61- BLOG POST Marketing
Why Marketing is More Critical Than Ever For the Solo Practitioner
"If a young man tells his date she's intelligent, looks lovely, and is a great conversationalist, he's saying the right things to the right person and…
- BLOG POST Solo & Small Firm Practice
Never Let Them See You Sweat
Who remembers the advertisement for deodorant with the memorable line, "Never let them see you sweat." ( I know I'm dating myself but when a line is…
- BLOG POST Demographic/Economic Trends
How Long To Work? How Much To Earn? This is a Solo's Real Choice.
This post came to me after I played Northwestern Mutual's Longevity Game . When you work for another, your longevity at a job is at the whim of that…
- BLOG POST Inspiration
Stop Telling Me What I 'Can't' Do!
When I was growing up my mother forbade my brothers and I to say, "I can't." Without fail, she would repeat her mantra, "Say, 'you don't want to' or 'you…
- BLOG POST Inspiration
When Going Solo, Give Yourself the Freedom to Fail
This seemed like an appropriate post given the time of year, many law students newly graduated yet dreading taking the bar exam, not knowing if they will…
- BLOG POST Subjective Opinions
Don't Let Starting a Solo Practice Endanger Your Health
I was recently reading an article on how those who are facing financial 'tightness' are opting to forgo taking care of themselves. How We're Cutting Back…
- BLOG POST Tip of the Week
"Tip of the Week" - Understanding What Powers Motivation
The tip of the week this week is to read this powerful blog post from one of my favorite blogs, 'Pick the Brain'. ( It also seems fitting given Ed Poll…
- BLOG POST Demographic/Economic Trends
Will Women Rule Business in the Next Decade?
There is a powerful and thought-provoking article in the May 25th edition of Time Magazine which should be read called Women Will Rule Business . Not only…
- BLOG POST Demographic/Economic Trends
Will Bartering For Chickens Come Back In Vogue?
(UPDATE: 9/11 - Two years later and the economy is in a much different place. Is bartering increasing even more? There are potentially more goods and…
- BLOG POST Inspiration
There Is No Competition. That's Right. No Competition
When I saw Carolyn Elefant's new post , it reminded me how much she and I share a brain ;-) I resurrected this post because it couldn't be more timely in…
- BLOG POST Announcements
Mom's Discussed by 2nd Graders. Happy Mother's Day
Why did God make mothers? She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. Mostly to clean the house. To help us out of there when we were getting…
- BLOG POST Marketing
Case Study #1 - Lessons Learned - Part (II)
The following reflects my opinions and lessons learned from Case Study #1 posted here. I will highlight the points and respond underneath as I did here…
- BLOG POST Case Studies
Case Study #1 - Lessons Learned (Part 1)
The following reflects my opinions and lessons learned from Case Study #1 posted here. I will highlight the points and respond underneath. Let me know…
- BLOG POST Case Studies
New Series - 'Case Studies'
I'm going to start a new category/series here at BSP for learning purposes and to facilitate discussion. It's called ' Case Studies '. It will primarily…
- BLOG POST You Ask...I Answer
"You Ask...I Answer" - If I Know I'm Going Solo What Should I Be Doing During The Summer?
(It's that time of year...so I resurrected a post from last year for all those law students who want to know what to do this summer to further their solo…
- BLOG POST Inspiration
"Tip of the Week" - How To Deal With Indecision
This may sound contradictory, but it's not. Often, those who believe they would like to go solo think if they make this choice it is a 'forever' choice.…
- BLOG POST Marketing
The Big Question: 'Should You Create a Niche Practice?"
There is a particularly lively debate going on over at Solo Practice University in a community started by the inimitable Chuck Newton called 'The Third…
- BLOG POST Announcements
Solo Practice University Is A Bona Fide Hit With Lawyers and Law Students Alike
The verdict is in. The students who have enrolled so far are thrilled with Solo Practice University ™: I logged in yesterday to SPU and I want to tell you…
- BLOG POST Inspiration
"Tip of the Week" - 10 Things That Won't Matter in 10 Years; 10 Things That Will
Life is about perspective and everyday we have to remember to keep perspective. As always, a huge fan of Pick the Brain for inspiration, I came across…
- BLOG POST Law School Innovation
True Innovation in Legal Education!
I learned about this incredible program at Franklin Pierce College of Law from one of the talented students at Solo Practice University , Christopher…