Overview

Rainmakers: Born or Bred, second edition, is about changing the business development conversation and focusing on how remote working has impacted the way business opportunities can be cultivated and developed. The book explores the personal characteristics that are common in successful rainmakers – and what holds others back from achieving their true potential. The book advocates stripping away the negative associations many lawyers have with the “S” word – selling – as this is a crucial step in redefining our approach to business development. It explores the benefits to stepping out of the safety net of simply being a great lawyer – which is vital in today’s competitive market. Successful rainmakers know how to truly engage with clients, how to understand their business needs and challenges, and how to make their lives easier. This combination of skills attracts and builds sustainable, rewarding client relationships. This second edition of Rainmakers: Born or Bred – authored by Patricia K. Gillette with contributions from Rebecca Harding – helps you to identify those seemingly intangible aspects of selling that many lawyers think are unnecessary, and provides you with practical ideas to implement as you set out on your journey to improve your business development skills. Fully updated with an in-depth focus on digital and social media, this book is packed with opinions and advice from actual clients and rainmakers alike. It will help you make the most of the business development opportunities that present themselves every day – while staying true to your own personality.

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Author:   Patricia K Gillette ,  Rebecca Harding
Publisher:   Globe Law and Business Ltd
Imprint:   Globe Law and Business Ltd
Edition:   2nd New edition
ISBN:  

9781787429253

ISBN 10:   1787429253
Pages:   83
Publication Date:   03 January 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

About the authors Executive summary Introduction Chapter 1: Business development – who needs it? Chapter 2: Getting comfortable with the “S” word Chapter 3: The two “Rs” of business development Chapter 4: Rainmaker traits Chapter 5: Engagement – the art of active listening Chapter 6: Dominance – focusing on the solution, not the problem Chapter 7: Motivation – empowering your team and your client Chapter 8: Risk taking – the joy of taking chances Chapter 9: Finding business Chapter 10: The inevitability of digital for the rainmaker Chapter 11: If you don’t believe us… Conclusion

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What skills are required to be a rainmaker? The authors explain you should be good at listening and should engage with a prospective client and show a genuine interest in their world. You could even offer to spend time in a prospective client's working environment, 'on my dime' as it is put, meaning free of charge...This book is mainly written for big commercial firms but there is plenty in it for every lawyer. -- David Pickup

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