In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jane Tabachnick discuss:Getting visibility for yourself and your business.Why attorneys struggle with brand building and getting their name out there.Maintain relationships and hug an influencer.Things you can do today to push your brand in a positive direction. Key Takeaways:You can’t have a business if there is no marketing or business development.It is about sharing your expertise in a way that is relatable for your audience or your target client.Let people know that you are available (and let them know what your tech set up is if it is an audio or video interview).Earned media is a way to gain additional exposure and credibility with a possible client. You can’t have a business if you aren’t doing marketing or at least have someone else doing your marketing or your business development. It just doesn’t happen magically for anybody.” — Jane Tabachnick Connect with Jane Tabachnick:  Website: simplygoodpress.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janetabachnickTwitter: twitter.com/janetabachnickFacebook: facebook.com/jmtabachnickReferences:HARO: helpareporter.comThe Go Giver: amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/dp/1591848288 Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Susan Mendelsohn discuss:Susan’s strategy and relationship driven approach to recruiting. Mistakes and misconceptions have regarding recruiting and bringing in new lawyers. Being recruitable as a lawyer and what to look for when looking to move. How the pandemic has affected recruiting.  Key Takeaways:As a law firm, be very specific about what your needs are and identify what the opportunity is. Demonstrate that you are out, marketing your firm and yourself, and identifying opportunities and bringing in business. If you are not successful at your firm, evaluate if it is you or if it is your firm. As things start to return to normalcy and the pandemic winds down, there will be a lot of movement as lawyers and firms find the right fit.  "I think the biggest mistake is not really identifying what the opportunity is, and being very specific about it: Why do you have that need? What is the opportunity for that person? Come to the table having something identifiable and exciting to that candidate. " —  Susan Mendelsohn Connect with Susan Mendelsohn:  Website: https://www.mendelsohnlegal.com/Email: [email protected]: 312-332-8801LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mendelsohn-legal-inc-/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mendelsohn-46a1164/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mendelsohnlegal Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Clint Schumacher discuss:Resilience in athletics and in business. Connecting with those who have gone through similar challenges.Changing the shape of our adversity. Understanding and implementing your core values.  Key Takeaways:Failure is an important part of the learning process - we need to learn how to let that failure allow us to become better, not to beat us down. Our brains are powerful and we often play out situations in our brain - use it for good rather than for harm. There is incredible power in any word or phrase that follows “I am.”Because of advances in technology, we do less hard things than we used to do. Doing hard things will allow us to continue to grow and learn.  "Take some time to be still and listen. Find the space to devote the time to you and to the life that you want to lead." —  Clint Schumacher Connect with Clint Schumacher:  Website: https://www.findsecondwind.com/Email: [email protected]  Book: https://findsecondwindbook.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-schumacher-a81b678/Twitter: https://twitter.com/J_ClintFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/findsecondwind Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Michael Caroff discuss:Imagery in marketing. Understanding the purpose of the website before creating the design. Trying different types of marketing. Fitting together the parts of your marketing seamlessly.  Key Takeaways:Find what makes you unique within your field and allow that to shine. Get creative and allow your website to shine!Humans react to images before they react to text. Take the time to find the right image for your homepage banner. Clients hire people, not companies. Don’t make too many changes at the same time. It takes time to see the effectiveness of any tested changes.  "You want balance - you want it to be professional and clean enough that it represents you well, but you want it to be in the background, you have to come forward. It's what I call transparent design. If you're thinking about the design, either good or bad, you're not thinking enough about the person or the firm." —  Michael Caroff Connect with Michael Caroff:  Website: https://www.caroff.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CaroffLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/caroff-communications/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaroffCommunications Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Dan Cotter discuss:Associations as a great way to network. Increasing engagement in networking meetings. Networking as gardening - it’s a long term process that takes attention. Setting appropriate expectations from the beginning.  Key Takeaways:You can’t just show up to networking events and hope that it works. You will make more of an impact if you can demonstrate leadership, speak, or otherwise engage with others. Have an agenda and be upfront about that being the goal of any meeting. Networking opens doors, but you have to go in and seal the deal. Accountability can help you to continue to improve your book of business.  "We have two ears and one mouth. In listening to clients, a big goal is to make sure I understand what their needs are and to be practical." —  Dan Cotter Connect with Dan Cotter:   Email: [email protected]: 312-502-7480LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cotterdan/Website: https://howardandhoward.com/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Neil Tyra discuss:Decoupling yourself from the courthouse. Podcasting for education. Understanding your audience in podcasting or in blogging. Outsourcing those things that are not cost effective for you to do.  Key Takeaways:Outsource everything that you don’t need to do yourself.  Don’t jump at every shiny opportunity that goes by. Say yes only to the things that you really need. Learn from other people in other industries. It's just an endless time and money suck if you don't learn from people that have been there and done it. "There is such a need, a hunger, for the information that addresses the question ‘what they didn't teach us in law school about running a practice running a business." —  Neil Tyra Connect with Neil Tyra:  Website: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/ & https://www.tyralawfirm.com/Email: [email protected] & [email protected]: https://thelawentrepreneur.com/episodes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyralawfirm/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawentrepreneur  & https://twitter.com/neiltyraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawentrepreneur/?ref=hl Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Chuki Obiyo discuss:Diversity, inclusion, and equity in business development. Business development as a method and tool of empowerment. The top challenges and concerns people face in business development.The Diversity Business Development Roundtable.  Key Takeaways:There is accountability with your actions in every roundtable or initiative that you take part in. You must follow up after your initial interaction with a new contact. Instead of waiting, set up a next action step at the end of a meeting (such as scheduling your next meeting right then).Having a business plan will allow you to prioritize your time and help you plan for your business goals. It will also help you to be strategic and intentional about those you connect with. You do learn powerful skill sets in law school. Some of them just need to be translated to business development, such as research, documentation, and the ability to be curious and ask questions.  "I'm very excited about [The Diversity Business Development Roundtable]. This is solution oriented. We can ideate and strategize on problems all day. But, eventually, someone's got to put pen to paper or take the right step. From a diversity perspective, this is absolutely a small step in the right direction. We'll continue to add steps to that and climb mountains." —  Chuki Obiyo Connect with Chuki Obiyo:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chukiobiyo/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lawchuki?lang=enInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chuki_law/?hl=enRegister for the Diversity Business Development Roundtable here!: https://fretzin.com/events/diversity-business-development-roundtable/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Carl Ficks discuss:Taking control of your wellness as a busy professional. Taking better care of yourself than your car. Having specific goals in your health and wellness, not just your career. Carl’s 10 Steps for getting back in the game.  Key Takeaways:You cannot get through long days on RedBull and Snickers. You need to take care of your body and health to sustain you through the longer days. Physical activity and exercise are effective treatments for anxiety.Fitness is a bedrock success principle. The results will be there if you put in the effort.  "Compete against yourself. You’ll find it to be far more rewarding." —  Carl Ficks Connect with Carl Ficks:  Website: https://carlficks.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlrficksjr/Get Carl’s 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game Here!: https://carlficks.com/free Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Colin Li, and Sam Alkoubey discuss:Technology as a value add to your legal space.The change in client intake in the pandemic and as we are moving back to in person.The upsides to electronic payments and automation.Utilizing Practice Panther to help your practice succeed. Key Takeaways:Build out electronic intake forms and embed them onto your website - it will stand out to your potential clients and you get all the information directly to you in a way that will allow you to qualify the client.You need to understand how your team and equipment is working for your marketing, especially in regards to time and money.Automation allows you to, with low overhead, set up shop as a solo practitioner with great success.When looking for software to help your practice succeed, look for something that is easy to use and also customized for your practice, such as Practice Panther. "It's super important for people to understand that as scary as it is to leave, once you make that jump, you're going to feel so confident and ambitious. That’s only going to provide more momentum for yourself to continue being more and more successful in what you're doing." —  Sam Alkoubey Connect with Colin Li:  Website: https://joinparadigm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-li-607527b/https://www.linkedin.com/company/practicepanther-law-practice-management-software/ Connect with Sam Alkoubey:  Website: https://www.practicepanther.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samalkoubey/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Gerry Riskin discuss:Leadership agility in trying times and attributes of successful leaders. Learning, as a lawyer, from businesses and what works for them. The fragmentation of the law industry and how it affects the exploration of new ideas and forward thinking. Supplementing your own training as an individual lawyer.  Key Takeaways:New lawyers are not getting enough practice across a broad spectrum of practice areas. The positive story is managing by communicating with people, and communication is a two way street.You can go to sleep at night without making every single decision, and that’s okay. You’re still doing a good job.  Every day that the firm has you working for them, they must earn you and deserve you, and you person must be worthy of being paid what that firm is paying you. That has to be true every day. "We need to relate to our people with enough depth, that we honestly understand what they're enduring. We want peak performance from them, we want them to remain at their very best, but in order to do that, they have to believe of us that we care about them, and we're being considerate, and we're appreciative." —  Gerry Riskin Connect with Gerry Riskin:  Website: edge.ai & gerryriskin.comBook: gerryriskin.com/publicationsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gerryriskinTwitter: twitter.com/riskinFacebook: facebook.com/gerryriskin Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Sahmra Stevenson discuss:Having a successful practice without being at a desk. Recognizing how your job affects your mental and physical health. Utilizing technology to create the workplace you want to have. Lessons learned as a virtual lawyer.  Key Takeaways:If you build it they will come. If you build opportunities and those you’re hiring understand the why, you will find the right team. Working as a remote team, you need to make the work visible. Not only does it prevent overlap, or wasted time, but it actually raises morale and helps people knowing who's working on what.Communicate thoroughly with your client about expectations.There are many technology platforms out there that can help you give your client an in person experience without having to be directly involved at every step. Utilize what works for you and your firm.  "It's an outdated notion that clients need to come and look at your ego behind you on your wall in order for you to be effective. Live your life, do what you need to do." —  Sahmra Stevenson Connect with Sahmra Stevenson:  Website: https://www.saslawoffices.com/ & https://www.officewithoutwalls.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Sahmra1331LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahmra-a-stevenson-esq-52320128/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officewithoutwalls/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SASLawOfficesRegister for the MSBA Annual Legal Summit: https://www.msba.org/product/legal-summit-annual-meeting-2021/#registrationFeatured CLE publications with highlights from MSBA’s 60+ library of original content: https://www.msba.org/featured-cle-publications/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Dave Johnson discuss:What separates a normal negotiator from a grand master negotiator.The unpredictability in a negotiation and in the courtroom.Utilizing your immediate network to connect with decision makers outside of your circle.The importance of your own word choice and listening to another’s word choice. Key Takeaways:You have to believe it is your courtroom and you are running the show, otherwise the show is being run on you. Either you’re in control or someone else is in control.In a community, within 4 degrees, there is likely somebody who has a way of reaching out to somebody you’re interested in connecting to.Make sure your bio is perfect - this can be your introduction to a potential client or partner and your first contact with that individual.How you present yourself can tell someone more than any amount of accolades on your website. "If you present yourself in a way that generates confidence in the prospective client in the audience, you're going to get called." —  Dave Johnson Connect with Dave Johnson:  Professional Bio: law.stanford.edu/directory/david-johnsonWebsite: davidwjohnson.coEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/djohnsonllcTwitter: twitter.com/Johnson_DavidW Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Wayne Pollock discuss:Content as your biggest advocate. The cumulative effect of content and creating content from conversational topics. The two kinds of marketing and business development content. Balancing your content and going broad, beyond your specific field of law.  Key Takeaways:The burden is on the lawyer to write compelling material that keeps the reader engaged in marketing and business development content. Stay aware of what your clients and partners are thinking and asking about, even in passing, and use that to create your content. What your client’s concern is today, could be your future client’s concern in a few months. You don’t need to give away your secret ingredients. Your content is giving out samples to prospective clients who can then come to you for more individualized information.  "Today’s conversation is tomorrow’s blog post. Listen very carefully to the questions your client is asking and the concerns they are raising." —  Wayne Pollock  Connect with Wayne Pollock:  Website: lawfirmeditorialservice.comEmail: [email protected]: copostrategies.comWebsite: writelessbillmore.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/waynepollock Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Corinne Heggie discuss:Advocating for yourself from early in your career. Finding success without losing the balance in your life. Fitting business development into your day-to-day activities. Turning the friendzone into business success.  Key Takeaways:Learn to ask for what you want. “No” is just “no right now” not “no forever.”Ultimately, nobody cares as much about your success and career trajectory as you. There is no barrier to entry. You enter where you are, where you feel comfortable, and where you feel authentic, because that's where you're going to be able to do your best work and connect with people.Having your own clients is a complete game changer, both if you are a solo practitioner and if you are a big law firm.  "If you have your own clients, you have a little bit more flexibility with how your day is gonna look." —  Corinne Heggie Connect with Corinne Heggie:  Website: wochnerlawfirm.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/corinne-cantwell-heggie-04b27b16aFacebook: facebook.com/corinne.heggie.7 Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Conrad Saam discuss:Focusing on what is important to the client right now, not the financials. Seeing marketing as an investment, not a cost or as part of a budget. Be proactive about problems and upfront in your communication. Making helping your clients achieve their goals your goal.  Key Takeaways:When people are hiring a lawyer, they are hiring a person, not your law degree or your mahogany desk. Proving you give a damn and having empathy really is a competitive advantage. Don't ask clients what their budget is, tell them what their investment needs to be.As an agency, your priority is not making yourself look good, it is solving the problem for your clients. Speak in business terms, not technical jargon.  "We don't tell them about costs; we don't talk to our clients about budgets or dollars. Everything is framed in terms of an investment, because that's what marketing is. If it's not an investment, it is lighting your kid’s college fund on fire." —  Conrad Saam Bedlam Conference: bedlamconference.comGet 50% off your ticket to the Bedlam Conference starting May 26, 2021 by using Promotional Code: STEVE!  Connect with Conrad Saam:  Website: mockingbird.marketingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/conradsaam & linkedin.com/company/mockingbird-marketingTwitter: twitter.com/MockingbirdMktgFacebook: facebook.com/conradsaam & facebook.com/Mockingbird.Marketing Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Terry Isner discuss:What culture is and how it is part of the entire organization, not just at one level. Giving culture a seat at the table. Finding the common hard things from different departments of your organization. Treating people the way they want to be treated.  Key Takeaways:Culture does not have boundaries if we believe in it and have a set of behaviors already in place. Words have weight -  little things that we say and do because we're in a hurry, that we think are not offensive could absolutely destroy a culture.Law firms need to become more empathetic at the people level, and not at the profit level. Be confident in being you, regardless of who you are.  "The thing that we have to start to understand is really the culture’s behavior. The idea of that is, if there are certain behaviors in which our client expect of us or which we wish to put in place - why we do what we do - that begins to create that culture." —  Terry Isner Connect with Terry Isner:  Website: jaffepr.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/sharingtmiTwitter: twitter.com/sharingtmiInstagram: instagram.com/sharingtmi Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Michelle King discuss:The importance of media relations to your law practice. What becomes newsworthy and the timeliness of your content creation. Critical roles for attorneys to play in the media and in current events. Spotting trends and understanding how you fit as a media expert.  Key Takeaways:Media coverage is a huge boon to SEO and your perceived authority. Consistency is the key to all marketing and business development activities.Consume the media that you want to be featured in to get a sense of what they are looking for. Journalists do keep track and pay attention to press releases if done in a timely manner.  "It's training your brain to think: How can I insert myself into this dialogue? In this topic? What's happening in the world? Why is this relevant to my clients? And what analysis and expertise can I add to the discussion?" —  Michelle King Connect with Michelle King:  Website: https://www.rep-ink.com/Resources: https://resources.rep-ink.com/lawyers-publishedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rep_ink_jax/  Blog: http://inksights.rep-ink.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reputation-ink/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellecking/Twitter: https://twitter.com/rep_ink & https://twitter.com/MichelleCKingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reputationink Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Seth Price discuss:Challenges lawyers face in digital and online marketing. Understanding your cost of money. The changing world of SEO. The get to know you phase of SEO before clients may full commit to you and your company.  Key Takeaways:High quality content and authoritative links have been, and continue to be, the one-two punch of online marketing and SEO. Demonstrate yourself as a thought leader in a substantive area and you will gain notice. Quality content is king. Depending on where you are at in your business will change what your focus should be.  "Once you get to a certain number of page count, it's more important to get the highest quality content. When somebody says you want quality or quantity, my answer is generally both, but I would say is, you get to a point where pruning is important." —  Seth Price Connect with Seth Price:  Website: blusharkdigital.com & pricebenowitz.comText: 347-661-9999LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sethprice Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Katy Mickelson discuss:The critical role of relationships in building your law firm. Relationships with clients and relationships with business partners. Creating key strategic partnerships. Managing expectations. Key Takeaways:You have to balance providing value with your firm and providing value to your clients. A lot of family law is based on trust and a feeling for your attorney. You need to understand how you attract clients and what it is that keeps them with you. Listening and asking questions, from both a business development standpoint and a client management standpoint, has always been and will always be really important.It is a never ending learning process - what works for one client may not work for another.  "I do it purposely - I network, I create relationships with purpose, because you can't be everywhere, it's just not effective." —  Katy Mickelson Connect with Katy Mickelson:  Website: beermannlaw.comEmail: [email protected]: 312-621-9700LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/katy-homburger-mickelson-580b793/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mark Rockwell discuss:Top challenges law firms are struggling with. Understanding the vision of your firm. Achieving success and quality in any culture. Avoiding communication ball drops.  Key Takeaways:Get clarity over what you want to do, where you want to go, and where you want your law firm to be in 3-5 years. To be successful, you must see your law firm as a business. You want to look for people who are humble, hungry, and smart.Where we need to start is to make sure that we have clarity in our communication. "You cannot scale until you achieve consistency. You cannot achieve consistency until you have some type of process." —  Mark Rockwell Connect with Mark Rockwell:  Website: coachrockwell.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/coachrockwell Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jay McAllister discuss:The one factor that will take you to the next level. Where lawyers waste time because they don’t have the right tech in place.Understanding why the technology is beneficial and how it fits into your practice. Looking at the discomfort versus the impact on the firm. Key Takeaways:From a technology standpoint, all of the elements are critical to ensuring that the attorney and their support staff can operate as efficiently as possible.For the technology to work, people have to use it. For people to use it, it needs to be simple and cohesive. You may not want to implement new technology or a system that causes more discomfort than beneficial impact. "Technology has to work as an ecosystem - the software, the hardware, the services, the scheduling, everything has to be self-contained. There can't be any redundancy in there, as far as systems or services that do the same function. At the end of the day, you're paying for all of those things." —  Jay McAllister Connect with Jay McAllister:  Website: paragonus.comEmail: [email protected]: 815-556-1145LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaymcallisterit & linkedin.com/company/paragon-tech-incYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCo7-PTYl-HY2ZGrMCQ-C3gQFacebook: facebook.com/Paragontechit Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Amy Gardner, and Keith Sbiral discuss:The effect of remote work and the transition in the legal field.The necessity of formal and informal engagement between coworkers. The process of reintegration and rebuilding of teams. Engaging your team in the changing environment. Key Takeaways:Employee engagement is at an all-time low, and disengagement is at an all-time high. While productivity may be up, more and more people are working more hours, on average 3 more hours each day leading to a higher level of burnout.Reintegration is going to need to be a slower, more contemplative process than what happened last March with the sudden shift to remote work.It is important to have a mission statement that everyone in the firm can relate to and understand how their role supports the mission.Use this time to reconnect in impactful ways and engage everyone with the reintegration process.  "Don’t wait. Have these conversations now and figure out what is going on now." —  Keith Sbiral Connect with Amy Gardner, Keith Sbiral, and Apochromatik:  Website: apochromatik.comEmail: [email protected] & [email protected]: linkedin.com/company/apochromatikAmy’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amygardnerKeith’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keithrsbiralTwitter: twitter.com/apochromatikFacebook: facebook.com/apochromatikSign up at www.aposignup.com/btl for a FREE 30-minute consultation! Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Moshe Amsel discuss:Making your business successful by putting profit first.Solving the problems, not hiding behind an excuse or playing the blame game.Setting your intentions for success. Hiring to make room for new business and provide the best customer experience.  Key Takeaways:There is an opportunity cost to every problem that is not solved. Once the money is lost, it will never be brought back. Do everything you do with intention. Understand what you want, have a plan to get there, and go after that with intention in all your actions. Solo doesn’t mean you can’t get more help. You can have a solo law firm and still bring in other people to help. Intention - it’s one word, but it is everything. "What I have found is that lawyers are scared of the numbers. And that fear, which is completely irrational, is actually what keeps them from fixing the issue." —  Moshe Amsel Connect with Moshe Amsel:  Website: ProfitWithLaw.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mosheamselTwitter: twitter.com/moshe_amselShow: Profit With Law Podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/profit-with-law-profitable-law-firm-growth/id1457441443 References:Profit First by Mike Michalowicz: mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Frank Ramos discuss:Utilizing platforms, such as LinkedIn, to retain relationships even when we are social distancing.Getting creative with fitting marketing into your day, not disrupting your day. Finding your habits and footing in your professional social media presence.Educating, motivating, and promoting your’s and other’s success on social media.  Key Takeaways:It is never too early to start developing relationships, in-person and online, because you don’t know where your next case will come from. Find ways of marketing that don’t disrupt your day very much. Part of the process is getting acclimated to your platform of choice. Part of the process is generating content - keep a place for notes to be made quickly when you’ve got a thought.You need to stay relevant, and stay seen, to be successful in the industry these days.  "What I recommend is that you try to connect and follow people in the area of practice you're in and see what they're doing and seeing how they're communicating with their respective audience." —  Frank Ramos Connect with Frank Ramos:  Website: cspalaw.com & miamimentor.comBooks: miamimentor.com/bookshelfLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/frankramosylt Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Matt Formeller discuss:Getting out and meeting people who you want to work with.How to get in front of the right people.  Tips for building relationships, not just empty networking. Qualifying and disqualifying people when you meet them for your networking and relationship roster.  Key Takeaways:Focus on giving more than you are getting. Have a plan in place so you know who you are looking to ultimately meet. Being a resource for those you are connecting with is a great way to stay on their radar and to be a better networking partner. If you’re not growing and learning, you’re dying. Relationships are reciprocal and rotating.  "Once you meet somebody, if you hit it off, the worst thing you can do is just forget about them and assume they're gonna call you. It's a two-way street." —  Matt Formeller Connect with Matt Formeller:  Website: formellerlaw.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewformeller & linkedin.com/company/formeller-&-formeller-llpTwitter: twitter.com/FormellerLawInstagram: instagram.com/fnfllpFacebook: facebook.com/Formellerlaw Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Ivy Slater discuss:Having challenging, specific, written down goals. Traits that make a visionary leader.Elements of creating a positive habit. Real relationships for real results.  Key Takeaways:You need to have a tangible plan with actionable items that happen with consistency to build the habits to meet your goals. Take small actionable steps that you are being held accountable to and you can build on. Don’t try to climb the mountain all at once. Relationships are the golden ticket to success.Great listeners, who build great relationships, will have great success.  "Every day you have to be consistent. You want to be strong. You want to build a strong firm, a strong association, a strong foundation. You have to have that commitment and build the habits that get you there." —  Ivy Slater Connect with Ivy Slater:  Website: SlaterSuccess.comBook: barretoboardroombook.comShow: slatersuccess.com/podcastsYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCJ8b1sGnADlpFE2NrqUfToQLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ivyslaterTwitter: twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCCFacebook: facebook.com/slatersuccesscoachingInstagram: instagram.com/ivyslaterssc Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jason Ciment discuss:Things lawyers struggle with in regards to marketing. Why good, well-thought-out content is vitally important for your firm. Elevating your content to the next level. The three components to good content online.  Key Takeaways:Content creation is just as important now as it was 30 years ago, you have a better ability to distribute it. You can repurpose good content in many ways - books, podcasts, articles, etc. It positions you as an authority, it gives you the ability to speak to referral partners. Education is the cornerstone of growth for a service-oriented business.Images will carry your reader through the text, which also improves sharability.  "Content is legitimately the biggest investment and most important investment an attorney can make short of personal relationships and professional relationships." —  Jason Ciment Connect with Jason Ciment:  Website: GetVisible.com & JasonCiment.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/get-visible & linkedin.com/in/jasoncimentTwitter: twitter.com/GetVisibleMktg & twitter.com/jasoncimentFacebook: facebook.com/GetVisibleMarketingBook: I Need More Clients: Digital Marketing Strategies That Grow Your Business: amazon.com/Need-More-Clients-Marketing-Strategies/dp/1537108352 Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Ken Hardison discuss:Being willing to innovate and try new things in marketing. Creativity and innovation in business growth. The power in masterminds with fresh ideas and perspectives. Keeping in front of your already existing clientele.  Key Takeaways:It is all about perception and how you are viewed. There is enough business out there for everyone, but you need to get out there and take action, not just wait for it to come to you. You can learn by trial and error, or you can learn from other’s trials and errors. You don’t have to make big, grand gestures to your clients, but do make them meaningful to remain connected.  "When you get a referral, take the time to write a handwritten thank you note." —  Ken Hardison Connect with Ken Hardison:  Website: pilmma.orgBook: amazon.com/Under-Promise-Over-Deliver-Preeminent/dp/1599324989Show: pilmma.org/grow-your-law-firm-podcastYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCckDYWg4ozuImSn5-ab5hAQInstagram: instagram.com/pilmmaTwitter: twitter.com/PILMMAorgFacebook: facebook.com/PILMMALinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/pilmma & linkedin.com/in/kenhardison Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Brett Trembly discuss:The jump in billable hours by hiring help. Offshore versus domestic hires. Outsourcing your recruiting and hiring to a reputable company (like Get Staffed Up).Understanding the building of business from the backend of the business.  Key Takeaways:You have to hire, then use the extra time to make the money to pay for that hire.Don’t miss the business that comes in from your marketing by being too busy with the marketing. Any time you are doing tasks that someone else could be doing, you are costing yourself money. "Every second of the day, where you'r doing something that someone else could be doing you are costing yourself money because you can't get the time back. There's no make it up later in the day. Time doesn't work that way." —  Brett Trembly Connect with Brett Trembly:  Website: GetStaffedUp.com & tremblylaw.comTwitter: twitter.com/Getstaffedup1Facebook: facebook.com/GetStaffedUpInstagram: instagram.com/getstaffedupLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/getstaffedup & linkedin.com/in/bretttremblyGo to http://getstaffedup.com/vip and mention this podcast to get $500 off your start-up fee! Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Ken Levinson discuss:Building trust-based, meaningful relationships in networking. From choosing a specialty to really niching down in your ultra-specific specialty. Looking at the numbers of your marketing, not just marketing haphazardly. Speaking as marketing to your niche.  Key Takeaways:You can’t be all things to everyone. Know what you’re good at, know what you’ve had success in doing, and focus on that. You will gain more cases by marketing to your strengths than to try and take all cases. Spend time developing relationships with other lawyers and marketing rather than taking cases outside of your focus area. Try and test different things - if it goes well, keep doing it. If it doesn’t, abandon it and abandon it quickly.  "Don't worry about losing a case. Think about all the other cases you'll get by marketing to your strengths." —  Ken Levinson Connect with Ken Levinson:  Website: LevinsonStefani.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/kenlevinsonatty Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Michael Norton discuss:Fundamentals of networking. Prioritizing networking and relationship building. Quality over quantity with networking connections. Keeping in touch with people you’ve already connected with.  Key Takeaways:Find ways to add value as early as possible with those you connect with. It will come back to you. When you go to networking events there are specific types of people you are looking to meet. Be polite, but you do not need to network with everyone that is not beneficial to you.You can gain a position of power with knowledge and a little bit of preparation before meeting with new connections. Schedule in the admin side of networking.  "I'll invite eight people from the common interest area and, we at least have one thing that we all get on. It's not just me, I'm not the only connector." —  Michael Norton Connect with Michael Norton:  Website: houlihancapital.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/michael-norton-houlihancapitalTwitter: twitter.com/SupConnections Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Russ Rosenzweig discuss:Perfecting your messaging with concise and precise wording. Being connected with the right person at the right time. Having a coach/advisor/business manager in the professional services world. Being proactive in the social part of social media.  Key Takeaways:There is no substitute for putting yourself out there. Get in the habit of making connections on LinkedIn with everyone you connect with.Read the posts of your clients and first-degree connections. Take the time to go through them as you would the news and look for excellence. Be genuinely interested in your connections.  "Take the extra minute to enjoyably read the profile of the GC or lawyer to move the conversation to an offline, in-depth, from the heart commentary about something you have in common, something you appreciate about their expertise." —  Russ Rosenzweig Connect with Russ Rosenzweig:  Website: roundtablegroup.comEmail: [email protected]: roundtablegroup.com/engaging-expertsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russ-rosenzweig-00b83a2a Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Josh Baron discuss:The importance of developing a referral source in gaining qualified leads. The power in social media for marketing and relationship building. Continuing to network even through social distance.How to find your ideal client on LinkedIn.  Key Takeaways:It’s hard to create relationships and get referrals if you don’t have an excellent customer service experience. Be specific about who you want to talk to when you’re creating your social media posts. Text is so consumable, especially on social media. Audio and video aren’t always readily accessible, but text can be. Set your time for social media. Make that time effective, but recognize it can be addictive and hold yourself to what you say you will do.  "Look for opportunities to just break the script and wildly exceed their expectations." —  Josh Baron Connect with Josh Baron:  Website: sb-legal.netLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshuabaronTwitter: twitter.com/baronjosh Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Monty Horn discuss:Using technology to run your business more effectively. The intersection of IT and Law.How to utilize advances in IT regardless of your law firm’s size. Having a tech team in your corner.  Key Takeaways:You can make relatively small changes that will be impactful right away. There are solutions out there that will save you time (and money) that are easy to implement and will make an immediate difference. Look at what you are doing for your client that you can’t charge for, that's the first and best place to save money with technology and automation.  "There's a huge opportunity out there for firms who want to grasp it, to do the sorts of automation, knowledge management, and document management that large firms have been spending a fortune on, but to be able to do it at a scale that works for them." —  Monty Horn Connect with Monty Horn:  Website: transformitysolutions.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/monroe-monty-horn-bb940ab Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jim Ries discuss:Gaining trust to earn business. The power in curiosity. Warm introductions, follow-up, and being interested rather than interesting. Be consistent, be active, and be engaged.  Key Takeaways:The key ingredient is trust in doing business with another person or organization. Prospecting doesn’t have to be a huge time suck. Ask those who are already connected with those you want to connect to for a warm introduction. Coach those who are introducing you so the table is set in a way that is a benefit to everyone involved. Staying top of mind with those you are connecting with is key.  "I decided that I was going to double down on my marketing and look for opportunities to get in front of the people that I want to be in front of. And the only way to get in front of people that you want to be in front of, is to create your own event." —  Jim Ries Connect with Jim Ries:  Website: OffitKurman.comEmail: [email protected]: 410-733-6133LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jries Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin, Dr. Jeremy Weisz, and John Corcoran discuss:Giving first before you ask anything from your clients and future clients.The benefits of podcasting for your business (even if nobody is listening).Being complimentary not being a competitor with those in your industry.How podcasts benefit lawyers in branding, marketing, and prospecting. Key Takeaways:A podcast is a tremendous foot in the door, it’s a great contact card, and it’s a great way of leveling your network connecting with the high caliber, high-quality clients that you want to work with.You need to be creating content. Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to create content to put it out in the world. You want your podcast living on your website and, when you distribute it, you want it to link back to your website. Be willing to network outside of your niche area. You don't have to go in with industry expertise, just go in with the expertise of what you’re there to serve those around you and you will deliver value.  "If you do a good job of getting referrals, targeting the right people having great conversations, podcasting can substitute for some of the other things that you're doing and it's more effective." —  John Corcoran Connect with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, John Corcoran, & Rise25:  Website: Rise25.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCydopT_PnCR7nt83cgbYjLQ & youtube.com/channel/UCw1pssoqLGIZWHlihG2SVRgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drweisz & linkedin.com/in/corcoranTwitter: twitter.com/InspireInsider & twitter.com/JohnCorcoranFacebook: facebook.com/rise25innercircle Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Ian Garlic discuss:Filming with having a sales tool in mind.Having a case story, instead of a case study. Videos and websites working in unison to strengthen your brand and company.What to look for in a video editor and in your video marketing. Key Takeaways:Now more than ever, it is important to not look like every other attorney in your marketing. Have pre-prepared video answers to FAQs that you can send to clients when they ask. The best way to get better at video is to make as many videos as you can. You can always delete or rerecord later.If you make the video correctly, you will get a massive return on investment. You need to have someone who understands the market.  "When we started putting videos on websites, we could put videos anywhere and do anything, it was new, and people click on it, watch it. Now, you're battling against cats and babies, you've got to have intent with the videos, you've got to have it in the right place and integrate it with the website." —  Ian Garlic Connect with Ian Garlic:  Website: IanGarlic.com & StoryCrews.comShow: iangarlic.com/podcastsLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iangarlicTwitter: twitter.com/iangarlicFacebook: facebook.com/ian.garlicGo to storycrews.com/fretzin to get your FREE Storyboard Blueprint and other lawyer resources! Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jeremy Schneider discuss:The importance of business development, even when working in big firms.Setting up networking situations to bear fruit. Identifying the truth with your connections.Removing the personal from the rejection. Key Takeaways:Spend time cultivating relationships, but spend that time wisely and do those things that actually make a difference. Develop a very tight and focused business development plan that focuses on 2-3 specific things that you know will produce good results.A “no” is the second-best possible answer you can receive because it is a definitive answer.Focus on the things that are actually leading to additional business. "I'm not just meeting people haphazardly, I'm focusing on the people who are good strategic partners for me, and who I can be good strategic partners for, as well." —  Jeremy Schneider Connect with Jeremy Schneider:  Email: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/jsschneiderTwitter: twitter.com/jer_schneidWebsite: JacksonLewis.com Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mark Carter discuss:The power in mentoring and collaboration. Sharing ideas without an NDA.The relationship between mentoring, marketing, and big ideas.The key to finding a mentor that is a good fit for you. Key Takeaways:Collaborate - never try to go alone. Always be marketing your ideas. Share them, don’t be afraid people are going to steal them. The checklist for mentoring is getting advice, support, and/or connections.The content created from conversations is worthwhile. It can be used to continue further conversations, to drive business, and to share wisdom and information with others. "I've discovered the checklist for mentoring is getting advice, support, and or connections. And the advice is experiential advice." —  Mark Carter Connect with Mark Carter:  Website: MarkJCarter.comShow: IdeaClimbing.comYouTube: youtube.com/user/mjcarterTVLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcarter/Twitter: twitter.com/mjcarterFacebook: facebook.com/mjcarter Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Allison Williams discuss:Systematizing your law firm to remove yourself as a critical bottleneck in your business.Creating workflows from the beginning of a file. Giving your employees a level of autonomy and authority to increase worker engagement.Changing your mindset around hiring.  Key Takeaways:Learn to delegate - there are a lot of things that have to be done, and if you are doing everything you are not going to have the time to do the things that you are the only one that can do it.Define the responsibilities of each role throughout the workflow so everyone knows what to do and when to do it.Speak in the “we” at all times - the client is not hiring you, the lawyer, they are hiring all of your firm with their defined responsibilities. Have a closed door, but open floor policy. Everything gets scheduled, but give your uninterrupted attention when you give that time. "You really have to be thinking, at all times, who is the least paid, most qualified person to do this task. And if there's anyone other than you, you need to be looking to press the work as far down as possible, so that the higher-level work can be done by the lawyer, and ultimately make the most money in the most profit off of every activity in the business." —  Allison Williams Connect with Allison Williams:  Facebook: facebook.com/LawFirmMentorWebsite: lawfirmmentor.netShow: Crushing Chaos - lawfirmmentor.net/podcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/allisoncwilliams Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jeffrey Bunn discuss:The practices of mindfulness and meditation to be a better lawyer. Why lawyers are so stressed out. Fitting your mental health into your physical health routine. Figuring out what is important to you and making time for those things.  Key Takeaways:In the legal profession, taking care of one’s mind is every bit as important as taking care of one’s body. Uncertainty and time are large reasons why there is so much stress in the law industry. It is important to have time for you, both intentional and unintentional. Meditation doesn’t have to be a long, drawn-out thing. It can be down in smaller chunks as you train your mind.  "The mind is always thinking thoughts and, from observing our thoughts, we can learn more about ourselves." —  Jeffrey Bunn Connect with Jeffrey Bunn:  Website: themindfullawgroup.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-h-bunn-85bb719 Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jon Morris discuss:Sales and marketing for the growth of your law firm. Stepping into 2021 with a clear focus for scale. Understanding what you, as an individual, want to do within your firm. Having the right mindset for growing your law firm.  Key Takeaways:Every business has sales, marketing, operations, and something to do with clients and customers. Your job is not to be a lawyer, your job is to be the CEO of a law firm. There is always an opportunity for marketing and for growth.Testing is always part of marketing. Until you allocate money, you have no idea if it is going to work.  "If you want to go above the noise, and you want to generate more leads than you currently generate, you have to do something different." —  Jon Morris Connect with Jon Morris:  Website: RamsayInnovations.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonmorrisriseinteractive Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Bill Sugarman discuss:What firms are looking for in lateral hiring. The top reasons that lawyers are looking to change firms. The misconceptions about building a book of business. Why you may want to work with a legal recruiter (such as Astor Search) when looking for new lawyers for your firm or your own lateral move. Key Takeaways:Having your own established book of business can make a difference in your compensation when moving between firms. You always want to be yourself, but you don’t want to get too comfortable in an interview or with a law firm. It requires a measured approach that is professional in nature at all times.You need to do your due diligence on the firms you are looking to move to see if you are a good fit for them and them for you. Don’t discuss politics or religion - you don’t want to alienate anyone before you even have a chance to work with them.  "The ability to develop a book is more than just the immediate compensation, the ability to develop a book and have a well-entrenched client base allows an individual to really get to the next level, and, frankly, control their destiny in a material way." —  Bill Sugarman Connect with Bill Sugarman:  Website: AstorSearch.comPhone: 312-781-9000LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billsugarman Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Christopher Melcher discuss:The most important things lawyers need to know about marketing.What holds lawyers back from marketing.Learning through speaking at seminars. Understanding your niche and your call to action.  Key Takeaways:While many lawyers may believe they are beyond marketing and above it, for growth and scalability, marketing is necessary to grow your business. Market to other lawyers - that is who is going to send you work.Learn how to speak in front of a group, learn how to be memorable or entertaining. Ask for the reviews. People are looking for social evidence to understand someone’s value.  "If you want to grow and go beyond [a small solo practice], and make a lot more money, you need to bring in more clients. The only way you're going to do that is with a marketing strategy that makes sense and that you apply." —  Christopher Melcher  Connect with Christopher Melcher:  Website: WalzerMelcher.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ccmelcher Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-SturkieAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Larry Kaufman discuss:Networking from your early career all the way through to retirement.Utilizing LinkedIn as a networking tool to connect with your connection’s connections.Targeting while networking. Having a good foundation network.  Key Takeaways:Sometimes you need to show someone the way on how to introduce you to their network. Be more specific in who you are requesting to network with. You have to know where you want to go and who you want to work with. Understanding who the best connectors are for a referral. Connect to connectors, not just takers.   "It’s not the people you know, it’s who they know." —  Larry Kaufman Connect with Larry Kaufman:  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/larrykaufmanlinkedinspeakerBook: The NCG Factor - amazon.com/NCG-Factor-Life-Changing-Relationships-Retirement/dp/173306351X Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911 Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-SturkieAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Regina Leslie discuss:Developing confidence in the business world.Getting out of our own heads, slowing down, and listening. Maximizing the impact of virtual meetings. Tips for presenting, regardless of your size of the audience.  Key Takeaways:It’s the self-focus that gets in our way. The more we focus on others, and really listen and engage with that person, the anxiety will immediately drop.Take away fillers and utilize the power of the pause. Look directly into the lens when you are in virtual meetings - it makes all the difference in connecting to the other person. The size of the audience is less important than the way that you present yourself. Speak directly one to one person (or group) as you speak.  "People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it. You can’t sell that convincingly with a slide as much as you can with your voice and who you are." —  Regina Leslie Connect with Regina Leslie:  Website: reginaleslieconsulting.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/regina-leslie-39b4a615/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Phil Gafka discuss:The top leadership and culture challenges that are faced in the workplace.Putting the right people in the right seats. Understanding what your values mean to your organization.Posing questions to influence change.  Key Takeaways:You manage the process, you lead people. As a “managing partner,” you need to learn how to lead your team, not just manage the processes of what is happening. There are potentially 5 generations working in your organization - stop talking about the difference and focus on the commonalities between us as a team. Values don’t have to transfer from one organization to another, but you do have to be honest and deep with understanding what your organization’s culture and values are. Set your sights on excellence, not perfection.  "The only way you can move forward is to accept responsibility and then make those connections." —  Phil Gafka Connect with Phil Gafka:  Website: leapcoaching.comEmail: [email protected]: linkedin.com/in/philgafka/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Sarah Tetlow discuss:Reducing stress and anxiety.Recharging your own batteries for the most productivity and functionality.Zoom fatigue and the dangers of back to back meetings.Sarah’s top time management tips. Key Takeaways:The top two things to keep the stress down that you should be doing regularly: get good sleep and take breaks.If you know what your top 3 most important things are, it is easier to allow yourself time on your calendar to get those done and still take the breaks needed to reset.Be comfortable with what you are not working on.Write things down - you do not have space in your brain to effectuate the work. Write it down somewhere that it is accessible and a trusted source. "It is important to hold space at the end of your workday to wrap up the last few things, or be comfortable with delaying it until the next day." —  Sarah Tetlow Connect with Sarah Tetlow:  Website: Firm-Focus.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-tetlow-42688b8/ & linkedin.com/company/firm-focus-llcFacebook: facebook.com/Firm-Focus-2133715496717831/ Book Reference: Getting Things Done by David Allen - amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: [email protected]: The Ambitious Attorney: Your Guide to Doubling or Even Tripling Your Book of Business and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911