TRP 156: Creating a Business Plan with Stewart Hirsch

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Stewart Hirsch, business development coach and former attorney, about the importance of creating an effective business plan for professionals. Stewart explains that a well-structured business plan is more than just setting goals—it’s a roadmap that outlines specific actions, fosters accountability, and ensures steady progress toward professional growth. He emphasizes that business development should be intentional, aligning personal and professional goals for sustainable success. Key topics include the three essential components of a business plan—firm-related objectives, personal development, and business development strategies. Stewart discusses how professionals can break down their goals into actionable steps, the importance of tracking progress regularly, and how to create a plan that is both structured and flexible. He also shares insights on avoiding common pitfalls, such as setting unrealistic goals or overcomplicating the process, and highlights the value of trust-based relationship building in business development. This episode provides a practical framework for professionals looking to take control of their career trajectory and create a plan that delivers measurable results. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ ---------------------------------------- Stewart Hirsch has over twenty years of experience in coaching and professional development. In addition to coaching since 1994, Stewart practiced law for twenty-one years – until 2001, in law firms and in-house, including TJX, Staples, Welch’s and others. As an attorney, he regularly worked with and advised senior executives and took a lead role with teams on several business initiatives. As an executive and leadership coach, Stewart works with C-Suite and other executives as a sounding board, and strategic and tactical thought partner, in addition to assisting with communications and relationship building. Stewart has coached hundreds of lawyers and other professionals to increase business. He has spoken at numerous domestic and international conferences, and designed and delivered single and multi-session highly interactive workshops to professional services firms throughout the US.  ---------------------------------------- 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://strategicrelationships.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewarthirsch/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices