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BE THAT LAWYERSimon McCrum: Turning Service into Strategy: Business Development That Changes LivesIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Simon McCrum discuss:Effective business development in law firmsEnhancing client loyalty through serviceStanding out with unique differentiatorsBuilding trust and collaboration internally Key Takeaways:Authenticity and trust, rather than sheer volume of connections, are the cornerstone of effective business development, as demonstrated by prioritizing fewer, deeper introducer relationships.A well-defined "service promise," crowd-designed and rigorously delivered, creates a memorable client experience that sets a firm apart from its competitors.Revisiting underutilized existing client relationships can unlock significant growth by exploring untapped legal service opportunities and addressing overlooked needs.Implementing t...2025-01-0631 min
On the UpEpisode 4 - Growing Profitably and Sustainably By Changing Clients’ LivesIn this episode Simon McCrum from McCrum Consulting joins us to focus on building a profitable and sustainable professional services firm by creating meaningful, life-changing impacts for clients. It explores how to align business goals with a client-first mindset. By reframing the firm’s mission to genuinely improve clients' lives, firms can set themselves apart from the competition and foster client loyalty. The conversation will highlight the link between client experience and growth, outlining steps firms can take to implement this mindset, from improving communication strategies to offering tailored services that anticipate clients' evolving needs.2024-12-1655 min
Empowering Law Firm LeadersEp 1: With Simon McCrum - Four priorities for honing your law firm’s competitive advantage and improving cashflowIn conversation with… Simon McCrumIn this episode of Empowering Law Firm Leaders, we’re joined by Simon McCrum, a former managing partner of the UK’s fastest growing law firm, author of The Perfect Legal Business, and owner of McCrum management Consultancy.Simon shares his decades of experience to help you improve your firm’s cashflow, make more money per case, and outperform your peers on service quality. We discuss how legal leaders can hone their competitive advantage and deliver excellent client service that they can charge more for. In this conversat...2024-05-2043 min
Today's Conveyancer PodcastThe Perfect LawyerThe latest Today's Conveyancer podcast welcomes Simon McCrum to discuss the contents of his latest book "The Perfect Lawyer" with host David Opie.There isn't much Simon McCrum doesn't know about running a law firm having been there, done it, and got the t-Shirt. In this discussion Simon shares a little about his background and how he came to run the fastest growing law firms in the country before its acquisition.He now shares his experience with other law firms as a management consultant and author of 2 books, "The Perfect Legal Business" and "The Perfect...2023-10-0132 min
Today's Family Lawyer PodcastThe Perfect LawyerFollowing a short break over the Summer, the Today's Family Lawyer podcast returns with host David Opie speaking with Simon McCrum. There isn't much Simon McCrum doesn't know about running a law firm having been there, done it, and got the t-Shirt. In this discussion Simon shares a little about his background and how he came to run the fastest growing law firms in the country before its acquisition. He now shares his experience with other law firms as a management consultant and author of 2 books, "The Perfect Legal Business" and "The Perfect Lawyer," and...2023-09-1331 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS645. Insights: Dan McCrum on bringing down payment giant Wirecard's house of cards
Our expert host, David M. Brear, is joined by Dan McCrum, an investigative reporter at the Financial Times and author of 'Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth'.
The financial services industry was rocked by headlines about Wirecard.
It filed for insolvency in June 2020 claiming €1.9 billion dollars was “missing” from its balance sheet and slowly the whole sorry story came to light, with everything from embezzlement, racketeering, pornography and the eventual firing and arrest of its CEO Markus Braun.
On today’s show we are speaking to the m...2022-07-1542 minToday's Conveyancer PodcastThe Perfect Legal BusinessIn this latest Today's Conveyancer podcast David Opie is joined by Simon McCrum, ex-Managing Partner of Darbys prior to it's sale to Knights in 2016 and now a consultant for law firms. Simon brings his own experience running departments and law firms to his consultancy McCrum and Co. Through working with law firms he encourages them to to become "The Perfect Legal Business" the subject of his book which is available via his website www.mccrumandco.com.In this podcast Simon discusses his thoughts on how law firms can be better at what they do, focus...2022-03-0328 min
NBN Book of the DayRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III...2021-10-2258 min
New Books in Literary StudiesRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)
Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III, and of course our...2021-10-2258 min
New Books in Performing ArtsRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III...2021-10-2258 min
New Books in British StudiesRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III...2021-10-2258 min
New Books in BiographyRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III...2021-10-2258 min
New Books in Western European StudiesRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)
Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III, and of course our...2021-10-2258 min
New Books in Early Modern HistoryRobert McCrum, "Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption" (Simon and Schuster, 2021)When inspiration struck Robert McCrum to write a book about the Bard, it came while watching one of the playwright’s plays in Central Park, New York. Here, McCrum realized that we, today, are undoubtedly living in Shakespearean times. Joe Krulder, a British Historian, interviews Robert about his latest book, Shakespearean: On Life and Language in Times of Disruption (Pegasus Books, 2021)Current events such as the Covid-19 Pandemic, the election and then four years of Donald Trump’s presidency, and this twenty-first-century obsession with conspiracy theories, mirror London’s many plagues from 1592 to 1603, Shakespeare’s Caesar and Richard III...2021-10-2258 min
IIEA TalksBuilding Peace In Complex Environments - Strategic And Operational Perspectives PodcastThis seminar takes place in the context of Ireland and Norway’s 2021-22 membership of the UN Security Council. It seeks to provide national, regional and global outlooks that relate to national security, well-being and prosperity. While focusing on the three main institutions for peace and security – UN, EU and NATO – the panel of experts also offer national perspectives. The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney T.D., provides opening remarks at this seminar.
The panel includes:
Jacqui McCrum, Secretary General of the Department of Defence
Ambassador Øystein Bø, Permanent Representative of Norway to NATO
Lieutenant General...2021-10-081h 30
Did That Really Happen?The KingToday we're headed back to the 15th century with The King! Join us for a discussion of Robert Pattinson's performance, female innkeepers, the Battle of Agincourt, and whole bunch of different historical figures named Henry. Sources: Henry IV Family Tree of British Monarchs, available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_tree_of_British_monarchs Mark Cartwright, Henry IV of England. World History Encyclopedia. Available at https://www.worldhistory.org/Henry_IV_of_England/?visitCount=5&lastVisitDate=2021-4-8&pageViewCount=5 Mark Cartwright, Henry V of England. World History Encyclopedia. Available at https://www...2021-05-101h 00
Law Firm Marketing Club's PodcastHow The Perfect Legal Business can do Perfect Marketing - with Simon McCrumIn this webinar Clare Fanner talks to Simon McCrum, author of The Perfect Legal Business.Simon shares insights, tips and pointers from his many years of running a law firm.Running a law firm, let alone growing it, is a very complex and difficult affair. There are huge opportunities to create value and to make money, but all too often firms focus on the wrong things. The Perfect Legal Business is made up of a small number of jigsaw pieces, which – when all joined together – make for a smooth-running profitable, risk-free, cash-generating machine that...2021-03-1157 min
Talking Law with Dr Sally Penni MBESimon McCrumSally is Talking Law with Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Author Simon McCrum. Having run the UK's fastest-growing law firm, he now helps law firms and teams to become The Perfect Legal Business.Simon shares some fascinating insights into how to run a successful law firm – providing a great service for clients, whilst at the same time being financially sound. He also speculates about how he thinks COVID may change the legal sector in the future.Simon’s book ‘The Perfect Legal Business’ is available now.Presented by barrister Sally Penni, founder and chair of Women...2020-11-2638 min
Turn Every Moment Into a Story With Full AudiobookShakespearean: On Life & Language in Times of Disruption Audiobook by Robert McCrumListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 429182
Title: Shakespearean: On Life & Language in Times of Disruption
Author: Robert McCrum
Narrator: Ben Allen
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:38:57
Language: English
Release date: 09-03-20
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticism
Summary:
'Enchanting' Simon Russell Beale
'Remarkable' James Shapiro
'Wonderful . . . compulsively readable' Nicholas Hytner
Why do the collected works of an Elizabethan writer continue to speak to us as if they were written yesterday?
When Robert McCrum began his recovery from a life-changing stroke, described in My Year Off, he discovered that the only words...2020-09-0310h 38
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsShakespearean: On Life & Language in Times of Disruption by Robert McCrumPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/429182 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Shakespearean: On Life & Language in Times of Disruption Author: Robert McCrum Narrator: Ben Allen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 38 minutes Release date: September 3, 2020 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: 'Enchanting' Simon Russell Beale 'Remarkable' James Shapiro 'Wonderful . . . compulsively readable' Nicholas Hytner Why do the collected works of an Elizabethan writer continue to speak to us as if they were written yesterday? When Robert McCrum began his recovery from a life-changing stroke, described in My Year Off, he discovered that the only words that made sense to him were snatches of...2020-09-0305 min
Tea or Books?Tea or Books? #11: ebooks vs books and Nancy Mitford vs Evelyn Waughhttps://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tea-or-Books-episode-11.mp3
Ebooks! Books! Nancy Mitford! Evelyn Waugh! We’ve got it all for you in episode 11, as we turn our attention to the well-worn path of ebooks vs paper books/tree books/real books (whatever you want to call them) and to Nancy Mitford vs Evelyn Waugh. We’d love to hear your views on these topics, particularly suggestions for Miford or Waugh books to read. Download through your podcast app of choice, or via our iTunes page.
Suggestions for future topics couldn’t be more welcome – particularly if they c...2016-02-0300 min