Well, almost.
You see, when I left in 2003 I thought it would be wrong for me to tell law firm owners how to grow their firm when I had not yet run my own business.
Therefore, I purchased a franchise selling promotional merchandise; you know the type; selling umbrellas, pens and anything else printable with the company brand on it.
I started the business territory from scratch, so I had absolutely no client base.
I undertook exhibiting, networking and cold calling in a frenzy.
It felt strange having gone from being a solicitor one day to making 70 cold calls the next.
If I am honest, it was hideous.
The cold calling days used to fill me with dread, but I needed to sell, so at the time I was told it was the ONLY way to do it, so I had to do it.
I was reasonable at it, too.
70 calls produced 10 interested companies which would lead to three meetings and at least one sale.
It was predictable, yet at the same time for me, soul destroying.
However, I knew that there had to be an easier way and I was determined to find it, just not in the promotional merchandise industry as I had soon realised that it was not for me long term, and there was simply not enough profit in it.
After a year I knew that I had enough business wherewithal to launch my consultancy business, so I did.
By this time I had tried and tested every marketing method available and I realised that there were really only two types of marketing:
I set about growing my consultancy business only by using the second form of marketing.
I started applying the same principles to my clients' businesses too and guess what; they grew incredibly well too.
More importantly, they attracted the right sort of clients who were prepared to pay the right prices (not the tyre kickers).
Maybe I was onto something, I thought?
But if I was, why were so many other people selling the message that to really attract clients consistently to create the law firm of your dreams the only way to do this was:
Solicitors would arrange a call with me to see 'what they were doing wrong'.
They would explain that they had just spent £15,000 on a website but the telephone wasn't ringing, or that they had spent £1,000 a month on Google Ads for six months and it hadn't made any difference.
I was able to ask one or two questions and immediately understand why what they were doing wasn't working, and explain how they could quickly fix this.
Through the writing of my book, The Law Firm Growth Formula, and working with hundreds of solicitors every year, I developed a tried and tested system that shows any solicitor how to easily and consistently attract their ideal clients.
I have condensed all of this easy to understand, easy to implement training into an online training academy for solicitors, this academy being called Marketing4Solicitors.
For only £65 plus VAT per month, you can instantly access my process to growing any legal service business.
Within hours or days of joining, you will soon be able to:
Robert Blanchard, Blanchards Law
It's worth pointing out that initially I was sceptical about his promises – so many marketing businesses promise the earth. But within a couple of months I was absolutely convinced he was right and I have been hooked ever since.
I recommend Nick Jervis and Samson Consulting without any hesitation whatsoever."
Tim Bishop, Bonallack & Bishop Solicitors
George Salter | Solicitor
"I think Nick's service and focus on the solicitor market is excellent. he clearly "gets it" as regards promotion of legal practice in the current age."
David Gordon, DG Law
It is a very reasonable cost for what is offered and provided, plus the help has been very much tailored towards the set up that I have here, ie one man and his old english sheepdog.
The three biggest benefits are that:
The real impression that someone was on board to provide me with a much needed 'outside looking in' perspective on what I was doing and how to change that for the better
the precedents, which I can adapt if needed
the knowledge of how to maximise internet potential eg writing articles, add pages of information.
I would tell any solicitor considering joining to join without hesitation! I fully expect to make a return on investment although I have no idea as to how much at this time."
David Madams Solicitors
"The information/advice I have received through Marketing4solicitors has given me new drive – its like Viagra for Solicitors!"
Ian Hass, Ellis Hass Ltd
So, what else do you receive when you join Marketing4Solicitors?
As well as knowing what works, he will also make sure you don't waste valuable time on initiatives that aren't destined to chime.
Approachable, friendly and fun to deal with he will always make sure you are travelling in the right direction and on the road to success.
Can't recommend enough!"
Chris Carter
Solicitor
As soon as you join, my PA will be in touch to obtain a list of your services and will add you to the rota.
I have added this service recently to make the decision to join as easy and as risk free as it possibly can be for you.
How Do I Cancel If I Find It Is Not For Me? |
Is Marketing4Solicitors just for 'High Street' Legal Services? |
Is It Just For Law Firm Owners? |
How Long Before I Can Access All Of The Resources? |
What Is The Format Of The Training? |
Therefore, there are a variety of training methods, including video training, PDF checklists, and instantly accessible tools (such as my KPI tracking spreadsheet or my Lead Tracking Spreadsheet), along with written tutorials.
£65 Per Month Seems Too Cheap? |
Imran Ali, Ashmans Solicitors
Chris Thomas Wills, Trusts & Powers Of Attorney
Taras Demchuk, Wellingtons Solicitors
The thirty minutes spent with Nick on that video call provided me with more business improvement tools than I could've hoped for.
Nick even took the time to give me some insights on client conversion particular to our area of practice.
Online reviews are often brimming with trite phrases and hyperbole, but I cannot find any other way of saying that my only regret is that I didn't contact Samson Consulting sooner."
Tim Weir, Weir Law Solicitors
Vinay Tannar, Garner Hancock Solicitors
Michael Birch, Birch & Co Solicitors
I would gladly recommend Marketing4Solicitors to any solicitor looking to grow their law firm."
Michael Anvoner