Here is the April 2012 edition of my Q&A column in the Brisbane Courier-Mail newspaper. Send your questions to ric@executivewisdom.com and we will ask the newspaper to publish your questions. We do not have editorial control and cannot guarantee that your particular question will be published.
Abby Clemence: Testimonial for Ric Willmot’s recent workshop
“‘Font of knowledge’ and ‘thought leader’ are expressions that come to mind when describing Ric Willmot. His ability to distil complex information into digestible chunks and be completely available to support your growth are among the keys to his success. I highly recommend Ric’s workshops to anyone seeking more clarity on their next steps in [...]
Nearly-Free Workshop in Brisbane: A sensational day
On Monday we had the first of the Nearly-Free Workshops for Professional Services Firms in Brisbane. 16 wonderfully bright and intelligent professionals came together to share and learn. Sydney still has some places available for April 26 and Melbourne is scheduled for May 3. Book here if you’d like to attend. We discussed ways for [...]
$90 Workshop for Professionals – Sydney & Melbourne Update
THE $90 (NEARLY FREE) WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONALS. Join Ric at a ridiculously cheap investment for five hours (10-4) on marketing, pricing/fees, leverage, networking, use of language, prioritising clients, building your brand, and much more. He’s even buying lunch! Register today: April Brisbane April 16; Melbourne May 3; Sydney April 26. “This is my way of giving back to [...]
Professional fees and pricing are based on self-esteem
I am noticing more and more a serious problem that is occurring with accountants, lawyers, consultants, business coaches, financial advisers and recruiters alike. Nobody knows what to charge. And, all the advice I see being given by “experts” is way off target! The victims of Fee-Fear are all fine people with excellent credentials, knowledge and [...]
Efficiency doesn’t equal effectiveness in professional firms
Efficiency doesn’t equal effectiveness. Effectiveness is sometimes the antithesis of efficiency. What will make you, your organisation, and your people effective is: Business development (takes time and doesn’t rate on the efficiency-scale when monitoring time sheets in 6-minute increments). Networking (there goes the time-sheets again). Quality client service and relationships (to deliver great service and [...]
Reminder: The $90 Business Workshop – BRIS – MELB – SYD
THE $90 (NEARLY FREE) WORKSHOP FOR PROFESSIONALS. Join Ric at a ridiculously cheap investment for five hours (10-4) on marketing, pricing/fees, leverage, networking, use of language, prioritising clients, building your brand, and much more. He’s even buying lunch! “This is my way of giving back to the communities who’ve helped build my success.” An almost-free [...]
10 Strategies, Tools & Techniques to build an Extraordinary Firm
Ric Willmot’s Law Firm Marketing Interview Podcast The Law Firm Marketing Masters Blog has rated me one of the “Top 10 Law Firm Marketing Experts in the World” and “Australia’s leading law firm management and marketing consultant”. It doesn’t matter if you’re an accountant, lawyer, recruiter, financial planner, consultant, coach, professional speaker … the rules [...]
Workshops for Professional Services Firms – April 2012
The $90 Workshop for Professionals: Business Builder Series An almost-free day for people in the accounting, law, recruiting, HR, business consulting & coaching, speaking, and related professions to help them dramatically accelerate business and find new markets. It’s my way of “giving back” and providing a high-content day. The registration fee is only $90 + [...]
It’s never too late to trust yourself
It’s never too late to trust yourself to confidently head in the direction of your dreams. Never. It matters not why you’ve waited until now. It matters not that you may have got it wrong previously. It matters not that you’ve never been lucky when less others seem to have been over-rewarded for under-performing. It’s [...]
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