BE THAT LAWYER Phyllis Sisenwine: Swing the Bat and Build the Business
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Phyllis Sisenwine discuss:
- The importance of networking and relationship-building for professional growth
- Effective time management and productivity strategies
- How to leverage speaking engagements and visibility opportunities
- The role of follow-up, asking for referrals, and accountability in business development
Key Takeaways:
- Interruptions can cost lawyers over an hour of billable time each day, so using strategies like time blocking, decluttering workspaces, and tackling the hardest tasks first ensures greater focus and productivity.
- Networking becomes far more effective when approached strategically by going early to events, bringing a buddy for support, wearing a professional nametag, and consistently following up multiple times to turn introductions into trusted relationships.
- Speaking engagements generate real business opportunities only when lawyers prepare by connecting with attendees beforehand, personalizing their talks with stories, gathering contact details, and following up afterward to continue the relationship.
- Lawyers often miss out on referrals because clients assume they are too busy, so they must directly but naturally ask for introductions by framing it as a way to be helpful and showing they want more clients like the ones they already serve.
"You really can’t be afraid to swing that bat. You want to be a successful lawyer. You can’t be afraid to network, to reach out to big referral partners and just take risks." — Phyllis Sisenwine
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Episode References:
Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X
How to Become a Rainmaker by Jeffrey J. Fox: https://www.amazon.com/How-Become-Rainmaker-Getting-Cust
About Phyllis Sisenwine: Phyllis Sisenwine is certified by the International Coaching Federation with the highest designation of Master Certified Coach. She is in the top 4% of the 50,000 credentialed coaches. She provides coaching services to lawyers who want to achieve greater professional and personal success. For over 25 years, Phyllis has worked with lawyers to focus on client development and creating strategies to increase performance and profitability.
Connect with Phyllis Sisenwine:
Website: http://thelawyerscoach.com/
Email: Phyllis@TheLawyersCoach.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllissisenwine
https://www.facebook.com/people/Phyllis-Sisenwine-Powerful-Coaching/100066793183035/
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