Market Leaders Podcast Episode 77: “A Fresh Approach to Lateral Partner Recruiting” with Scott Love

Market Leaders Podcast

In this episode, David Ackert chats with Scott Love, President of The Attorney Search Group and a leading authority in legal recruiting, about three critical firm growth strategies: encouraging lawyers to expand their books of business through their referral network, through prospecting, and through lateral recruiting. Scott shares his expertise on how firms can overcome impediments to progress by building trust with clients, making people feel safe, prioritizing sincerity and authenticity, ensuring their efforts are regular and consistent, and always keeping the best interests of their clients top of mind. David and Scott also discuss the inherently challenging social experience of integrating new team members, and the importance of overcoming our natural tendencies towards distrust. Tune in to hear Scott share his perspective on: - The three key ways firms can grow - The importance of referrals in establishing safety and trust - Direct vs. inbound prospecting - Striking a balance between being business minded and relationship minded - How firms can leverage lateral recruiting effectively - The necessity of a strong integration process, and how it can become a key selling point for a law firm