From Open to Next Step: Structuring a Consultation With the GUIDE Framework
Most legal consultations have no structure — and it shows in the conversion rate. Here’s the GUIDE framework for running one from open to signed.
The Talk-to-Listen Ratio That Decides Whether a Prospect Trusts You
The fastest way to lose a prospect in a consultation is to talk too much. Here’s the talk-to-listen ratio that builds trust — and the math behind it.
“I’m Comparing You to Another Firm”
A prospect says they’re shopping firms on price. Here’s how to respond using the RESOLVE framework — without dropping your fee or getting defensive.
How to Present Your Legal Fees Without Apologizing for Them
If you flinch when you quote your fee, the prospect feels it. Here’s how to present legal fees with confidence using the VALUE framework from the book.
The Discovery Questions That Separate Signed Clients From “I’ll Think About It”
Most attorneys start the consultation by talking. The ones who convert start by diagnosing. Here’s the DEEP Discovery framework for better consultation questions.
You’re Losing Clients Before the Consultation Even Starts
Most law firms obsess over marketing while their intake quietly leaks clients. Here’s where the cracks are — and how to seal them before the consultation.
“I Need to Think About It” Is a Sales Problem, Not a Pricing Problem
When a prospect says “I need to think about it,” it’s rarely about money. Here’s what’s really happening in your consultation — and what to say instead.