October 31, 2017
Listen to the Episode Below: Do you want to be right or be successful? Today’s guest, Jean Otte, knew from the beginning that her business wasn’t all about her – it was bigger than her, and she’s giving us some great tips on how we can put our egos in the closet without leaving behind our identity or our goals. Even if you’ve already started your business, you can still build a team, establish a way to check yourself, and still leave room for further growth and learning from all sides of your business plan. Jean also offers great insights on why she decided to create an advisory board right away and how she went about doing it. Are You In The Way of Your Business Growth? How (and why) Jean knew—from the outset—she didn’t want the company dependent on her Why you can’t scale if your ego’s in the way How putting the company first affects strategic decision-making Creating a healthy feedback loop both within your company and with customers How to endure the dark…
Continue ReadingIf I had a nickel for every time someone told me that he or she did something business-related with a friend/acquaintance and it ended disastrously, I’d be writing these blog posts from my trans-oceanic yacht.…
Read MoreA recent Wall Street Journal article reported on seismic changes befalling large law firms. Seems that under the new regime, “data and money rule.” Gone is the tightknit camaraderie. The three-martini lunches. Where “I’ll get…
Read More[Although I originally wrote this article as “Customer Service 101 for Lawyers” [GP/Solo Magazine (American Bar Association), Jan/Feb 2008], there are a number of lessons that apply to small businesses in general. Read this 5-part…
Read More
I know first-hand that running a knowledge-based service business has unique challenges. It’s so much easier when you have an advocate in your corner. Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked with thousands of New York business professionals who want a legal advisor to guide and support them as they navigate the business world.
With wide-ranging experience as a business attorney, strategist, and media authority, I bring the added power of a business lens to the legal issues my clients are facing.
And because I’ve been a business owner myself, I’ve lived through the soaring highs and devastating lows – like when my first law firm failed. So I understand what’s involved to serve great clients, detect business risks early and build a true legacy.
I can’t get those 12 years back. That’s why I have made it my mission to ensure that business professionals like you can become wise and discerning leaders, build a solid business, and live your best life.
