TRP 220: The Six Pillars to Becoming a Happy Rainmaker with Jen Gillman

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Jen Gilman, legal recruiter and advocate for lawyer well-being, about the six pillars to becoming a happy rainmaker. Jen shares insights from her extensive experience working with attorneys and law firms, emphasizing that success in rainmaking doesn’t always equate to happiness. She explains that many high-achieving lawyers feel trapped in their careers, despite their financial success, because they lack control over their time, well-being, and long-term vision. By focusing on intentional planning, self-care, and business development, lawyers can create a fulfilling and sustainable career. Key topics include the six pillars to becoming a happy rainmaker: 1) Care for yourself, treating oneself like an elite athlete to maintain mental and physical health; 2) Build business, emphasizing the importance of client relationships for autonomy; 3) Plan intentionally, structuring time for both business development and personal well-being; 4) Set boundaries, ensuring work-life balance to prevent burnout; 5) Learn continuously, fostering a growth mindset; and 6) Build a legacy, creating a long-term impact beyond billable hours. Jen also shares practical strategies for planning ahead, developing a business plan to ensure professional growth, and delegating tasks to free up time for more meaningful activities. This episode provides a structured approach for lawyers and professionals looking to enhance their careers, reduce stress, and achieve greater fulfillment in their work. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ ---------------------------------------- Jennifer Gillman is President of Gillman Strategic Group, a legal recruiting company focused solely on law firm partner placement. Her goal is to help dissatisfied law firm partners and solo practitioners find the perfect fit at another firm, which can make a dramatic difference in their career and personal satisfaction. Her superpower is being able to tell in 15 minutes whether a law firm partner would be happier changing firms or if their current firm is the best fit. A recovering lawyer herself, Jen knows how busy law firm partners are, and how Jen received her J.D. from New York University School of Law and her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University, magna cum laude. After practicing law for 12 years, she realized that legal recruiting combined her two passions of law and matchmaking. She worked with a full-service New Jersey legal recruiting firm for 10 years, before following her dream and launching Gillman Strategic Group in 2018. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her lawyer husband and two children. ---------------------------------------- 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://happyrainmakers.com/ https://gillmanstrategicgroup.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices