29th October 2009
Imagine standing before a judge...you've just stated your case and you're feeling super confident that a decision will be made on your behalf.
Then she asks for that one key piece of information and you begin to flounder. You can't find your documents...
29th October 2009
When was the last time you gave someone the benefit of the doubt? If you are like most people, it's been a long time. What you probably do (most of us do!) is take every little thing personally. A friend is in a bad mood and makes a comment that you co...
20th October 2009
As I mentioned a couple weeks back, the road to wealth is often paved with potholes, roadblocks, stinky piles of gunk and confusing forks in the road. And guess what? Most of those potholes and roadblocks are external reflections of your own internal gu...
29th September 2009
One of the most profound differences between those with wealth and those without is the ability to engage in direct, honest and straightforward communication.
Until you've mastered the art of saying what you mean and meaning what you say in a loving ma...
29th September 2009
Someone calls your office and schedules an appointment to meet with you, then what?
If you're like most lawyers, nothing happens, that's what. Your secretary simply blocks the time on your calendar and you sit back and wait. If that's the case, you a...
24th September 2009
If you're like most lawyers, your legal marketing budget runs on average of $2,000- 4,000 a month. This might include everything from direct mail to email marketing, Google adwords campaigns, ads in local publications or seminars and networking lunches.
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24th September 2009
In continuing our series on legal marketing strategies and client engagement, we are covering how your intake process (or lack thereof) affects the number of prospects—and eventually paying clients—who make it into your office each month.
Hopefully...
23rd September 2009
We've all heard the quote, "It takes a village to raise a child." Today, I'm presenting to you the idea that it not only takes a village to raise a child, but also to nurture and empower a successful, satisfied and happy adult.
Whether you seek mater...
24th August 2009
It's my passion to study the thought and business leaders who have achieved great success in this world. The more I study, the more I'm convinced that a spirit of excellence is the common denominator in creating a legacy that lasts for generations to come...
24th August 2009
The new world of Web 2.0 has made things a bit like the Wild Wild West in terms of law firm marketing. Everything's new, there's no guidelines and quite frankly, it can be a bit scary at times. I understand. I was once boggled by the myriad of opportun...
01st August 2009
You've heard the saying, "it takes money to make money." But, the saying really should be it takes investing in the right things to make money. You simply won't get very far in business or life if you aren't willing to invest in yourself or your busines...
15th June 2009
If you're anything like the majority of people today, one of the areas you are most bogged down in is your email.
With hundreds of emails a day from clients, office staff, associates, family and friends, it's hard to get a handle on what really needs y...
15th June 2009
A couple of weeks ago, I shared with you the beginning process of creating life on your terms. That part of the process focused on clearing the way to allow possibilities into your life.
Today, we are putting it into action. Creating life on your term...
06th June 2009
Are you sick of working 15 hour days? I'll show you how to STOP once and for all!
As attorneys, we are all pretty much type-A perfectionists with control issues, right?
While that personality has pushed us to excel, it is a HUGE liability when trans...
06th June 2009
After sharing about my recent trip to Maui, I received the following email from one of my subscribers:
"Alexis, I am on your mailing list. Thanks for all the information I love this kind of thing. However, I have a twinge every time you tell me about y...
