TRP 152: The Importance of Having a BD Plan in Place with Margaret Burke

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Margaret Burke, founder of MB Law, about the importance of having a structured business development plan for long-term success. Margaret, who has decades of experience consulting with law firms, shares insights on how attorneys and professionals can create a simple yet effective plan to grow their business. She explains that many professionals neglect business development due to time constraints or perfectionism, but a well-executed plan can make client acquisition more consistent and strategic. Key topics include leveraging Google reviews, maintaining an active social media presence, and crafting a website that clearly communicates the value provided to clients. Margaret also discusses the importance of tracking and nurturing key relationships, staying in touch with referral sources, and setting aside time each week for business development activities. She shares practical strategies for making small, manageable improvements that lead to long-term growth. This episode offers a step-by-step approach for professionals looking to take control of their business development efforts and create sustainable success. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ ---------------------------------------- Margaret Burke, President and Founder of MB Law, has decades of experience consulting with lawyers, Partners, and small to midsize law firms. She specializes in managing operations, finance, HR, IT, and business development to improve law firm operations, streamline processes, and scale revenue. She has advised and led acquisitions, relocations, succession planning, restructuring, and start-ups.  ---------------------------------------- This show is sponsored by Leopard Solutions Legal Intelligence Suite of products, Firmscape, and Leopard BI. Push ahead of the pack with the power of Leopard. For a free demo, visit this link: https://www.leopardsolutions.com/index.php/request-a-demo/ Links: https://www.mblawconsulting.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-t-burke/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices