1: Introduction

Chicago attorney Dave Scriven-Young introduces the Lawyer Lifestyle Podcast in Episode 1. Come along on this daily journey to discover key principles in the areas of marketing, sales (particularly closing) and leadership. A big challenge for law firm attorneys, especially those young attorneys first starting out, is that their work is typically driven by the billable hour. If a lawyer doesn’t have enough clients of his or her own to fill up the day--and to employ a few associates along the way--that lawyer’s lifestyle and career is up to whims of some other person. Learning to be that person--known as a rainmaker--has all the cards and can live the lifestyle that most people only dream of. Rainmakers typically have great skills in marketing, sales (particularly, closing) and leadership. Daily Action Item: Hit me up on social media--Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or Snapchat @AttorneyDSY and either tell me (1) what is your biggest struggle in marketing your practice or (2) give me a