Lawyers, make your phone ring

Lawyers, want to make your phone ring?

Show up for people. Share ideas, offer help, and give without expecting anything in return.

In the beginning, your network might be friends, classmates, or former colleagues without decision-making power. That’s okay!

If you stay focused on building relationships and offering help, the work will follow. The best way to do this is to ask how you can help.

Maybe it’s a restaurant recommendation, a podcast they’ll love, or just plain old advice.

The more you ask, “How can I help or How can I support you?” the more natural it becomes.

Ask your contacts who else they think you would enjoy meeting.
And do it again and again. Connections lead to more connections.

If someone introduced you, let them know you connected.
Spend time with the person who made the original intro and thank them.

The more you do this, the more people think of you. And guess what?
That phone will ring… (or your email will light up).