Serve First, Sell Later Marketing
Welcome to the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing with Sylvia Garibaldi. The ultimate podcast for legal, financial and other service-based professionals seeking to grow their practices and attract more high-paying clients through leading edge marketing solutions that feel authentic and non-salesy. This podcast is your compass to navigate the competitive world of marketing your legal or financial services. Sylvia shares simple insights, strategies, and proven techniques tailored to service-based professionals. Whether you are a lawyer, mediator, financial advisor, divorce professional or in any other service-based profession, this podcast is your go-to resource for differentiating yourself in the market and building awareness so that those who are in most need of your services will be able to find out about you!
Episodes
In episode 98 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with your existing network to grow your practice. She introduces a simple five-step reconnection process designed to maintain meaningful connections and create new opportunities organically. By leveraging existing relationships—your lowest hanging fruit—Sylvia demonstrates how professionals can se...
If your marketing feels hit or miss — you're posting, showing up, maybe even running webinars — but the results aren't there… It's not the algorithm. It's the message.
In Episode 97, Sylvia Garibaldi breaks down why no marketing channel works without content and how your message is the real force behind every result you see. If you've ever said, “Social media doesn't bring me business,” t...
Join Sylvia Garibaldi and guest Vance Morris in episode 96 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast as they dive into Disney-inspired strategies to wow your clients and set your professional practice apart from competitors. Learn how to create unforgettable client experiences, leverage the power of emotional connections, and take actionable steps to enhance your marketing and branding from the expert who spen...
In episode 95 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi shares The Momentum Marketing Framework™, a proven 4-stage system she developed after coaching and training thousands of professionals. Discover how this process takes the guesswork out of growth and how to move from stop-and-start marketing to predictable growth by focusing on visibility, acceleration, authority assets, and consistency. ...
If you’ve ever wondered how to actually move from thinking about business development to doing it consistently without it feeling forced or salesy, this episode is your activator coaching session. Sylvia walks you through the habits of modern rainmakers—commit, connect, and create—and then shows you how to turn those into simple, repeatable actions that fit your rhythm, whether you’re a solo professional or leading a ...
What if bringing in new clients wasn’t about being born a “rainmaker” but about building simple, repeatable habits? In this episode, we unpack groundbreaking research on the five business development personas and reveal why the activator consistently outperforms the rest. You’ll learn why activators thrive even in uncertain markets, how their habits boost revenue by up to 32%, and the three core practices that anyone ...
In Episode 92 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing podcast, host Sylvia Garibaldi discusses the diminishing power of referrals in the legal and mediation fields. She dives into how an impressive online presence is now crucial to converting referrals into actual clients. Learn actionable strategies on refining your digital footprint, including optimizing your website, generating compelling reviews, and using video ...
September isn’t just back-to-school season—it’s the perfect fresh start for your practice. In this episode, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your happiest clients in a way that feels authentic, thoughtfully reignite quiet contacts, and carve out a simple weekly “connection hour” that keeps your relationships strong all year long. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to follow up, build trust, and deepen connect...
Behind every polished courtroom scene or calm mediation table lies a reality few talk about—the messy, unglamorous truths of running your own practice. In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi reveals four hard-hitting lessons every lawyer, mediator, and divorce professional needs to hear. If you’ve ever felt the weight of wearing every hat in your practice, this conversation will leave you with clarity, relief, and practica...
If you’ve ever felt like social media is just shouting into the void, this episode is going to change the way you think about staying connected with clients and colleagues. In Episode 89 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi breaks down why newsletters are the most underrated marketing tool for lawyers, mediators, and divorce professionals. You’ll hear how a simple, well-crafted email news...
Most professionals think building trust with referral partners takes years. It doesn’t. It takes a few intentional actions — done in the right order — in the first 10 days. In this episode of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, I share my 5-step fast-track for turning “nice to meet you” into “I’d send you my best client” without pushing, pitching, or waiting months for something to happen. You’ll learn how ...
You’ve probably heard that the only way to grow your practice is to start building your own audience from scratch—great news: that’s not your only path. In this episode of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, we explore smarter, more efficient ways to stretch your reach without starting at zero. You’ll learn how to step onto existing stages where your ideal clients are already paying attention, approach hos...
Thinking about leaving litigation behind and stepping into mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law? In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi shares exactly how to make that shift with clarity and confidence. You’ll hear how to reframe your identity, communicate your new direction, and build a brand that resonates. From social media strategies to referral relationship tips, this episode is packed with practical advice to...
Tired of feeling invisible online or stuck in a referral drought? In this episode, you'll learn why one well-executed webinar can change everything—even during the summer. Discover how to attract high-quality leads, build trust fast, and finally take control of your calendar. Whether you hate being on camera or think no one will show up—this is the episode you need to hear. No big list required. No fancy tech nee...
Think you’re not the “marketing type”? In this episode, Sylvia Garibaldi calls out six common mindset myths that keep smart professionals stuck. She shows why success in business development is more about how you think than what you do—and how small shifts in mindset, habits, and perspective can lead to big results. Whether you’re introverted, short on time, or just tired of feeling salesy, this episode will help you ...
If you don’t know where your clients are coming from, your marketing is flying blind. In this episode of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, host Sylvia Garibaldi breaks down the one question every legal, mediation, or divorce professional should be asking—but most aren’t. Learn how to track your client sources, tighten up your referral pipeline, and stop wasting time (and money) on what’s not working. Fas...
Hate networking? You’re not alone – and you’re not doing it wrong. In episode 82 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi flips the script on everything you think you know about building a referral network. Discover how to grow your practice by investing in real relationships (no pitching, no pressure), combining online and in-person touchpoints, and using small, intentional actions that a...
In episode 81 of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi shares actionable strategies for lawyers, mediators and divorce professionals to leverage LinkedIn to grow their practice. She discusses the importance of consistent posting, the power of building a 'silent pipeline' of future clients, and the impact of authentic direct messaging. Sylvia also addresses common misconceptions abo...
Struggling to turn your expertise into scroll-stopping content? In this episode of the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast, Sylvia Garibaldi breaks down the hidden gap between being brilliant at what you do… and knowing how to communicate it online. She shares a simple, actionable framework to clarify your message, write with impact, and finally connect with your audience—without ever “dumbing things down.”
Insi...
In this engaging episode, Dr. Susan Korb Bernstein, a renowned figure in the divorce coaching world, shares her journey from educator to leading divorce coach. Susan offers invaluable insights into building a successful divorce coaching practice, effective marketing strategies, and the importance of reframing the mindset around divorce coaching. She discusses her methods for client acquisition, the role of networking,...
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