Little did I know when I decided to hang out my shingle that I’d have to become a manager. 
I guess a part of me had this idea that I’d be a true solo, seeing a few clients here and there, drafting estate planning documents and that’d be it.
Ha!  That’s a joke.
There was so much more […]

When I first went into business for myself, I had no idea how difficult the financial record keeping part of things would be. As an entrepreneur, it’s my least favorite part.
But, it’s also one of the most critical.
And, it’s something I overlooked for the first 3 years of my business.
I trusted that other people were […]

I participate in an organization for women visionaries called Ladies Who Launch.  The other day, someone asked for a referral to a real estate and business lawyer.
Many people responded and one in particular said, and I quote “Give my lawyer a call, he’s really nice and good, even though he’s a lawyer.”
I can’t stand hearing […]

My objective for 2008 is to provide you with more of what you need to turn your law practice into a law business you love.
And, I want to make it far more fun and entertaining.  For me and for you.  Frankly, the weekly e-newsletter is just a bit too boring and one of my major […]

On my way back from my whirlwind trip recently, I was flying Jet Blue.
They only have one-class of service and it’s basically three rows on each side.
So, I asked the gate agent if anyone was sitting in the middle seat in the row I was seated in and she said yes (I had the window).
I […]

I’ve spent the past two days documenting processes in my office.
What fun!
Not really.  It’s actually been pretty tedious.
But, it’s a critical part of knowing that our clients are taken care of in just the way I want and that I can create the system to show you how we do it.
I was once again reminded […]

I’ve been reading a discussion on the Wealth Counsel listserve about someone who got burned after engaging a client, drafting their whole plan and then not getting paid and not having a fee agreement.
One guy responded by saying, "I rarely ask for a retainer. Occasionally I get burned.  But not that often. I think client’s […]

I’m part of a women’s business group called Ladies Who Launch (www.ladieswholaunch.com) and an email came across the listserve from a mom who owns a business selling $100+ plus diaper bags to other wealthy moms.
The email basically said:  "my live-in nanny just moved out of the country and I need two or three people […]

I can’t think or talk about anything except selling my law practice.
Now that I’ve wrapped my mind around it, it’s absolutely encompassing.
And, it’s really happening!
I find it’s bringing out a tremendous amount of creativity.  Knowing that I will have the time, space and energy to focus more on my existing clients means planning what that […]

It’s summer and I’m burned out; all I want to do is spend time in the beautiful California sunshine with my kids.
I’m going to get to do that week after next when I take my family to camp for a week of meditation, yoga and veggie meals.
But, in the meantime, the show must go on, […]