The Rainmaking Podcast
The Rainmaking Podcast will help you to get more business, better business, and all the business from your clients. This podcast is for professional services firms, law firms, and professional sales people. Discover the secrets of the world's leading experts in client development, business development, sales, closing, prospecting, networking, negotiation, influence, motivation, and achievement. www.therainmakingpodcast.com
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June 23, 2026 • 33 mins
AI isn't coming for lawyers — but it is coming for the lawyers who don't adapt. Dr. Catherine McGregor joins Scott Love to break down exactly what technology transformation means for the legal profession and what lawyers can do right now to get ahead of it.
Catherine is an executive coach, author, and management consultant who works with law firms and in-house legal teams on leadership and talent development in the age of AI...
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June 18, 2026 • 24 mins
Most professionals fear niching down. Sharon Toerek did the opposite — and built a nationally recognized law firm by going all in on one market.
In this episode, Scott Love talks with Sharon Toerek, marketing and intellectual property attorney and founder of Toerek Law (Legal + Creative), about exactly how she doubled down on a niche — and how you can too. Whether you're a lawyer, consultant, or agency owner, this conv...
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June 11, 2026 • 26 mins
In Episode 323 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love interviews Alison Reynolds, Director of Digital Marketing at Vincent & Elkins, about the firm's major website redesign and what professional services firms must do to remain visible in the age of artificial intelligence. Alison shares lessons learned from an 18-month redesign project, including how AI-powered search is changing website strategy, why traditional SEO is evolvin...
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June 4, 2026 • 17 mins
After interviewing more than 300 of the world's leading experts on business development, rainmaking, leadership, and professional services growth, Scott Love distills the most important lessons into his Top 10 Business Development Tips. In this solo episode, Scott shares practical strategies that law firm partners, attorneys, recruiters, consultants, accountants, and other professionals can use to build stronger client relationship...
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In Episode 321 of The Rainmaking Podcast (Legal Series), Scott Love interviews Bernie Clark, founder of Majux, about one of the biggest hidden growth opportunities in law firms: intake efficiency. Bernie explains why many law firms spend heavily on marketing and lead generation but fail to maximize results because they lack a structured intake process. From phone calls and website forms to text messages, chat widgets, and after-hou...
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In Episode 320 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love interviews mortgage entrepreneur and networking strategist Sarah Hubbard on how professionals can boost deal flow through referrals, networking, and relationship-driven business development. Sarah explains why referrals remain one of the most powerful ways to generate trust, shorten sales cycles, and create consistent business opportunities—especially for lawyers, consultan...
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May 21, 2026 • 22 mins
In Episode 319 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Yuliya LaRoe, founder of Leadwise Group, about why partner development has become a strategic imperative for law firms. Yuliya explains that today’s legal market demands far more than technical excellence—partners are now expected to be leaders, business developers, managers, and culture builders. As law firms face increasing client sophistication, generat...
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May 14, 2026 • 24 mins
In Episode 318 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with communications strategist Alejandra Ramirez about one of the most overlooked drivers of successful mergers and acquisitions: communication. In this episode, Alejandra explains why 75–90% of M&A deals fail and how poor internal communication, lack of trust, and unclear messaging create confusion, disengagement, and talent loss during high-stakes transitions. ...
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May 12, 2026 • 24 mins
In Episode 317 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Pam Meissner of Cathedral Capital about “Exit Readiness for Law Firm Founders” and what it truly takes to prepare a law firm for a successful merger, acquisition, or succession transition. Pam explains why many law firm founders struggle emotionally after selling their firms and why exit planning is about far more than valuation—it’s about redu...
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May 7, 2026 • 26 mins
In Episode 316 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with executive coach and business strategist Ivy Slater about how professional services firms can create high-impact strategic plans that drive real growth. Ivy breaks down the structure of an effective strategic planning retreat, including who should attend, how to facilitate productive conversations, and why firms must think beyond short-term goals to create a long-term ...
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April 30, 2026 • 21 mins
In Episode 315 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love shares seven powerful business development lessons learned from building his art business—and how those same principles apply to law, recruiting, consulting, and high-level B2B sales. From niching deeply and creating true distinction to forming strategic alliances and leveraging charitable relationships, Scott explains how success in one domain can translate directly into a...
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April 28, 2026 • 23 mins
In Legal Episode 314 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Frank Koranda of Polsinelli about the power of niching deeply—and how building a focused, specialized practice can transform client development, deal flow, and firm growth. Frank shares how his firm moved beyond a general M&A offering to create a dedicated private equity M&A practice, aligning talent, messaging, and strategy around a clear differen...
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April 23, 2026 • 27 mins
In Episode 313 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Fin Wycherley, founder of Supersized Media, about how professionals can build a consistent client pipeline through online connections. Fin explains why relying on referrals, directories, and traditional networking is no longer enough—and how lawyers, consultants, and executives can use personal branding and high-value content to become “sales magnets&rdquo...
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April 16, 2026 • 25 mins
In Episode 312 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with storytelling expert Rob D. Willis about how rainmakers can use stories to win clients, build trust, and communicate more effectively. Rob explains why storytelling is deeply wired into human behavior and far more powerful than raw data or bullet points—because stories simplify complexity, create emotional connection, and help clients see themselves in the outcom...
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April 14, 2026 • 30 mins
In Episode 311 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Val Madamba about what in-house counsel actually want from law firm events—and why most firms get it wrong. Drawing from original research and interviews with in-house lawyers, Val reveals that many events fail because they feel too generic, overly broad, and disconnected from real client needs. Instead of defaulting to lecture-style presentations, she explains ...
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April 9, 2026 • 29 mins
In Episode 310 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Andy Clark—author of Getting the Whole Pie—about the flywheel concept for sustainable business growth. Instead of relying on one big breakthrough, Andy explains that long-term success comes from consistent, disciplined execution that builds momentum over time. He breaks down how professionals—especially in law, recruiting, and consulting—can cr...
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April 2, 2026 • 26 mins
In Episode 309 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Danny Bobrow, creator of the Persuasion Blueprint, about the Three C’s of Persuasive Communication: Caring, Connection, and Collaboration. Danny reframes persuasion as an ethical, non-coercive process focused on influencing outcomes through trust and understanding—not manipulation. He explains why most professionals fail to connect effectively: they assume...
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March 31, 2026 • 25 mins
In Episode 308 of The Rainmaking Podcast (Legal Series), Scott Love speaks with Phil Flora of SurePoint Legal Insights to break down the 2025 State of the Legal Industry Report. The data reveals a surge in lateral hiring across nearly 6,000 law firms, with especially strong growth in transactional practices like corporate, real estate, and banking. Larger firms continue to consolidate market share, while mid-size firms accelerate m...
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March 26, 2026 • 29 mins
In Episode 307 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love interviews leadership expert Jon Lokhorst on what it means to practice mission-critical leadership in today’s volatile and complex business environment. Jon introduces a powerful framework for leading in all directions—not just managing direct reports, but also leading yourself, influencing peers, and effectively managing upward. In professional services firms, where ...
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March 24, 2026 • 25 mins
In Episode 306 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with Robert Weiss of MultiVision Digital about how law firms can build authority and win clients using video marketing. While most firms rely on referrals, networking, and written thought leadership, Robert explains that video accelerates the “know, like, and trust” factor by allowing prospects to see how attorneys think, communicate, and solve problems. Despit...
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