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It used to be that smartphones were novelties among lawyers. Not so much anymore. You likely can find a whole lot more smartphones than Mont Blanc pens in legal pockets these days. But can it be said with confidence that lawyers really understand their options and risks when it comes to the handy devices? This […]
I have a confession. When Nora Bergman and Liz Lamar first came on board as faculty teaching an in-depth Lean Six Sigma for Solos course at Solo Practice University, I thought I already knew what Lean Six Sigma was. I was so very wrong. The name is a little off-putting but since all major successful […]
When a business turns five years old, it’s like turning 35 in dog years! It’s also cause for celebration. We all know the dismal failure rate of new businesses. I knew them, too, before I officially activated the Solo Practice University® site five years ago today. I was so anxious I could barely breathe. But […]
It’s easy to find advice about spotting and avoiding bad clients – the ones who know everything, have wildly unreasonable expectations, and have fired three other lawyers before arriving in your office. Should you also beware of very good clients? Is it possible for a client to be “too good”? Yes and yes. North Carolina […]
Poor customer service can ruin your law firm’s reputation. Without the right systems and tools in place, you could find that your business has a bad reputation. What? You don’t want to end up on Ripoff Report’s list of Outrageous & Popular Ripoff Lawyers? Keep Reading. The Not-So Secret to Happy Customers: Great Customer Service! […]
I am a big fan of monthly retainers. For six months to a year (depending on what was agreed to in our engagement letter) my firm is guaranteed income from that client. In exchange, that client is guaranteed whatever services it needs from our firm up to but not including litigation services. Need us for […]
Technology has given rise to opportunities to expand legal services businesses globally – all without ever leaving the office. And, as solos know, it is no longer just for Big Law. Solos and small firms are jumping in with both feet, as they should. Solos and small firms are now dealing with foreigners in nearly […]
By now everyone has had enough of the extreme weather this winter; snow, drought, flooding and fire. If you are like me, spending time locked indoors invites musings about what I am doing now and what I might think about doing in the future. Rezooming. These ideas often take root, turning musings into reality. If […]
Today’s guest lecture is all about change – managing the process of change. It is a grab bag of topics based upon the most frequently asked questions Jared has received these past months…and they all seem to revolve around how to make the necessary changes within one’s practice to compete effectively in the 21st century. […]
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Why Going Solo as a Young Attorney Could Be the Best Decision Ever with Susan Cartier Liebel from Solo Practice University®.
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.
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.
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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