Can an Entrepreneur Regularize Her Income? {3 minutes to read} One thing an entrepreneur can rely on is that from time to time she will encounter a rather unpredictable revenue stream. That’s okay, some folks have the stomach for this and others simply don’t. Frankly, I didn’t know the strength of my own gut until… Continue reading Can an Entrepreneur Regularize Her Income?
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A Networking Lesson and Reflections on a Professional Journey
A Networking Lesson and Reflections on a Professional Journey {3:36 minutes to read} Last month, I focused on the value of my mentors. Coincidentally, I recently came across a person on TV who refers to himself as “The Superconnector.” Chris Winfield advises new college graduates to connect with the 20 most influential people in… Continue reading A Networking Lesson and Reflections on a Professional Journey
Do You Have Any Professional Idols?
Do You Have Any Professional Idols? {3:30 minutes to read} Over the course of my 25-year career as a transactional attorney, I’ve developed an expertise representing clients in new media, as well as the cable television, telecommunications and outdoor advertising industries. As such, I’ve seen the creation and proliferation of multiple distribution channels for media… Continue reading Do You Have Any Professional Idols?
How Can a Solo Attorney Satisfy All the Clients All the Time?
How Can a Solo Attorney Satisfy All the Clients All the Time? {3:18 minutes to read} This was one of many questions I asked myself when starting my solo practice. The answer is they can’t. I am not an expert in all aspects of law, and I can’t answer every client question. There are… Continue reading How Can a Solo Attorney Satisfy All the Clients All the Time?
Think Before You Email!
Think Before You Email! {3:18 minutes to read} Have you ever sent an email you wish you hadn’t? The consequences can sometimes be catastrophic. One strategy for dealing with challenging or frustrating encounters is to write down everything you would like to say, and then not send the message. This allows you to step back… Continue reading Think Before You Email!
Do You Engage in Good Business Habits?
Do You Engage in Good Business Habits? {4:24 minutes to read} Although Q1 2017 is in the history books, it’s never too late to re-evaluate your business habits and consider how they may be improved. Transitioning from an employee of BIG LAW to a solo practitioner was challenging, but figuring out how to organize… Continue reading Do You Engage in Good Business Habits?
How Do You Define Success?
How Do You Define Success? {3:00 minutes to read} A solo practitioner or any type of freelancer should be prepared to face regular ebbs and flows in the level of work they receive. Before launching Aimee B. Davis Law P.C. and whenever I am struggling to get clients, I spend time on a daily basis… Continue reading How Do You Define Success?
The Importance of Listening to Clients
The Importance of Listening to Clients As a solo practitioner, I have a greater personal investment than when I worked for someone else. All of the clients I work with are MY clients. There’s no longer the buffer of a large law firm in the middle of my client interactions. I’m not looking to impress… Continue reading The Importance of Listening to Clients
