A simple way to identify your niche if you are a deal maker
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A simple way to identify your niche if you are a deal maker

Starting to win your own clients effectively always starts with identifying what you want to become known for, i.e. what will be your specialism or niche. This blog post, based on similar conversations with clients who are M&A lawyers, shows you a very simple process to identify your niche. Recently I have been working for…

5 super easy ways of producing highly valuable content without doing any writing.
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5 super easy ways of producing highly valuable content without doing any writing.

The people I work with often tend not to identify as ‘writers’. They are ‘numbers’ people or good at talking to people ‘face-to-face’ but not good with then writing stuff down. I get that. Each to their own. However, in today’s world, if you want to grow your profile and visibility, that means content. This blog…

How to create a sound bite that helps you easily win business
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How to create a sound bite that helps you easily win business

We are going to dig into Chapter 3 of my book The Go-To Expert: How to Grow Your Reputation, Differentiate Yourself From the Competition and Win New Business and explore in more depth the concept of a sound bite. On the surface of it, having a sound bite doesn’t sound that important if you work…

Changing the word impossible to possible.
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4 great tips to create effective business development habits

This post is taken from one of my recent webinars on “how to win your first client…..and then your second and third”.  I’m Heather Townsend, author of Poised for Partnership and co-author of How to Make Partner & Still Have a Life. I’m the leading global expert in what it takes to move from senior fee earner to…

building a partner sized client portfolio
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2 great ideas for referral sources that you can start to use today

This post is taken from a transcript of one of my recent webinars on “how to win your first client…..and then your second and third”. You can listen to the section of the recording and view the slides here Heather (HT) : existing clients liking what you do is the easiest way to win work. Then…

Changing the word impossible to possible.
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The number 1 myth you need to stop believing if you are going to regularly generate referrals

This post is taken from a transcript of one of my recent webinars on “how to win your first client…..and then your second and third”.  If you’d like a bit of help to get referrals and win work for your firm this guide is for you! Get your hands on my free guide to getting…

12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job
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12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile recently? Your LinkedIn profile is your shop window to recruiters and potential employers, and the first place which potential recruiters will look when they are considering contacting you. This is the second half of our article on how your LinkedIn profile can help in your job search. I’m Heather…

12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job
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12 ways your LinkedIn profile will help you get a new job

Have you updated your LinkedIn profile recently? Your LinkedIn profile is your shop window to recruiters and potential employers, and the first place which potential recruiters will look when they are considering contacting you. Here are my top twelve tips to make sure your LinkedIn profile is found by the right people. I’m Heather Townsend,…

Why winning business successfully is all about the right mindset not skill level
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Why winning business successfully is all about the right mindset not skill level

This post is taken from an extract from the transcript of one of my recent webinars on “how to win your first client…..and then your second and third”. Heather (HT): The people I see that become very successful at business development are actively making choices every day. These choices tend to fall into these categories,…

Changing the word impossible to possible.
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5 types of referral friction you need to overcome if you want to generate referrals from your firm’s existing clients

In this article, I consider the knotty problem of how to open up the internal marketplace in your firm to build your own client portfolio. This is especially important if you are in a Big 4 or large law firm. Why is this important? The really successful professionals in a Big 4, Magic Circle or…

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