Mo asks Linda Klein: Tell us a business development story that you are particularly proud of.
- Many years ago Linda did a favor for an accountant without sending him a bill. Five years later, the accountant called mainly to thank her and ask if she could help a friend of his.
- The new client was entering a mature market with lots of competition, but after Linda helped him start and grow his business, within nine months his company was the largest client for Linda’s firm.
- Linda was able to make a difference in two people’s lives. For the client, she helped him start a business that changed him and his family’s lives, and for the accountant, she impacted him deeply enough for it to come back to her five years later.
- Linda has developed a business development program by volunteering.
- Linda doesn’t have a lot of free time, but for her, volunteering and being helpful is fun and enjoyable so the business development benefits come naturally.
- If you’re curious and read the news about your clients, you will find opportunities to reach out and be helpful. Being involved in your community gives you scale in meeting new people.
- Find what you like and get involved in that community. There are an infinite number of opportunities to get involved and meet like-minded people.
Mentioned in this Episode:
GrowBIGPlaybook.com
lklein@bakerdonelson.com
linkedin.com/in/lindakleinlaw
