The Lawyer Millionaire: Business and Financial Planning for Law Firm Owners

The Lawyer Millionaire: Business and Financial Planning for Law Firm Owners


Mastering Networking for Lawyers with Deb Feder (Ep. 55)

May 20, 2024

Have you ever walked into a room full of professionals and felt lost in the sea of suits and briefcases? You’re not alone. Networking can be daunting, but it’s a goldmine of opportunities when done right. This week on The Lawyer Millionaire Podcast, we dive deep into the art of networking with expert Deb Feder. If your goal is to turn every handshake into a meaningful business relationship, this episode is your roadmap.


Deb shatters common networking myths and shares practical strategies that are immediately actionable and incredibly effective. From clumsy mishaps to strategic mastery, her insights demystify and simplify networking in a way that any law firm owner can appreciate and apply.


Deb discusses:



  • How to engage meaningfully in group conversations.
  • How to turn networking mistakes to opportunities.
  • The hidden value in small talk.
  • How busy lawyers can manage tasks efficiently.
  • Effective virtual networking techniques.
  • How to overcome the fear of putting yourself out there and communicating at networking events.



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About our guest:


Deb Feder is a business development coach, strategist, owner and CEO of Feder Development LLC, a consulting firm focused on helping lawyers bring in consistent clients through curious, confident conversations and changing the way we view productivity for professionals.


Deb believes in dropping excuses and simple productivity solutions. Using LinkedIn as a platform to validate and share ideas, Deb helps professionals engage in meaningful content and connections. For the last decade, Deb has committed herself to changing the way we think about work-life balance and tackle high stakes work, allowing for big careers and enjoying our free time. Deb leads the community in dropping excuses, getting productive, and bringing in business through the monthly membership program, Focus30.


Prior to founding Feder Development, Deb practiced corporate law for 15 years and holds a history degree from the University of Michigan and her JD/MBA from the University of Iowa. Deb completed her coach training and certification through New Ventures West and completed the training in The Daring Way™, which is based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.