TRP 73: Storm-Proof Business Development with Julie Fleming

In this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love sits down with Julie Fleming, author of The Reluctant Rainmaker and a leading expert in legal business development, to explore how professionals can create storm-proof strategies for success. Julie shares actionable insights on adapting to external disruptions, whether it’s an economic downturn or personal challenges, and emphasizes the importance of building strong client relationships to sustain growth during uncertain times. With a focus on pivoting effectively and maintaining a clear strategy, this conversation is packed with practical advice for attorneys and professionals across industries. Key topics include understanding the three responses to crises—panic, pretend, or pivot—and how to choose the right path, the critical role of relationships in business development, and strategies for tailoring your approach to match client needs. Whether you’re an attorney aiming to grow your practice or a business professional seeking resilience in turbulent times, this episode offers essential tools to thrive. ---------------------------------------- Julie A. Fleming is the principal of the legal business development consulting firm Fleming Strategic and previously practiced law for over a decade, focusing on patent litigation, in firms ranging from three to over 2100 attorneys. She is the author of three books: The Reluctant Rainmaker: A Guide for Lawyers Who Hate Selling (now in its Third Edition), Seven Foundations of Time Mastery for Attorneys, and Legal Rainmaking Myths: What You Think You Know About Business Development Could Kill Your Practice. A Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, Julie holds a J.D. from the Emory University School of Law. Links: www.FlemingStrategic.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieafleming/   Book: The Reluctant Rainmaker  https://www.amazon.com/Reluctant-Rainmaker-Guide-Lawyers-Selling/dp/0991125185/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+reluctant+rainmaker&qid=1632155696&sr=8-3#customerReviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices