Empathy, Ethics, Entrepreneurship

I grew up in Ritzville, Washington, a small town full of family businesses – farms, ranches, grocery stores, fast-food franchises, restaurants, towing companies – you name it. Growing up, I always dreamed of having my own business. Having decided to become a lawyer at the age of 16, I always assumed that business would be a law practice.

Imagine this:

I am on the run from the law. I know things. Important things. Try as they might, the three-letter agencies can’t find me.

You  – being a tried and true detective  – are tasked with tracking me down. To find my location, you start by looking at places I’ve been, connections I’ve made, and people I know. You create a dossier.

2024, a year in review ... not the best ... but I guess I grew!

This past year was a blast! But … it was also fraught with inconveniences. A car accident, a twisted ankle, and foot injuries derailed a lot of my personal goals. However, month over month, The Longhair Lawyer grew and so did I!

There is a perception that men have it easy. In some ways we do. I'm not here to draw comparisons or claim men have it just as bad or worse than anyone else. I'm just here to tell you that men are struggling.

1. Don’t neglect the people you already know!

2. What’s so special about LinkedIn?

3. How to use social media.

4. In-person events, clubs, and communities.

5. Targeted Advertisements.

1. Mission, Vision, and Values

2. Target Market

3. Rate Setting. Let’s talk pricing!

4. Establishing Your Brand, Logo, and Brand Voice

5. Website, Intake, Engagement, and Goodbyes

Law is a service profession. As much as fancy-pants lawyers want to pretend they are special, paying for legal services is no different than hiring a mechanic, electrician, or plumber. We pay for services for three reasons: (1) we lack the knowledge, skills, or tools required to achieve the desired result; (2) we lack the time to perform the task or obtain the necessary knowledge, skills, or tools; or (3) we don't want to perform the task.

To explain why I hunt would require sharing the stories of a half-dozen people – some alive, some dead, and some I never had the good fortune of meeting.

Are you getting advice on what entity to form? Are you getting advice on what to name your entity? Is your operating agreement customized for your needs? Are you getting instructions on your next steps and the opportunity to save money by doing things yourself? re you getting scam warnings? Who do you go to when you have a question down the road?

Our modern world does not require me to be tied to one place, so I’m not gonna be.