Comments on: What a CLNC® Consultant Can Learn From “Friendly” Neighborhood Soccer Moms http://www.legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/2009/03/what-a-clnc%c2%ae-consultant-can-learn-from-%e2%80%9cfriendly%e2%80%9d-neighborhood-soccer-moms/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:02:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Susan Schaab RN, BSN, CLNC http://www.legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/2009/03/what-a-clnc%c2%ae-consultant-can-learn-from-%e2%80%9cfriendly%e2%80%9d-neighborhood-soccer-moms/comment-page-1/#comment-542 Susan Schaab RN, BSN, CLNC Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:52:31 +0000 http://legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/?p=1054#comment-542 Immediately after attending the Chicago 6-day in 2007, I set a goal to work with one of the most respected firms in my state. I fell back on my 20 years of nursing experience dealing with upset/ challenging patients and families. It took several creative and respectful approaches to develop a relationship with the "receptionist"- (turned out she had been with the firm for 12 years and actually managed the firm!) She scheduled appointments for me with the partners and I now am working several cases for them! I included a treat for her and the paralegals with my Christmas baskets...and walked out with yet another case! Immediately after attending the Chicago 6-day in 2007, I set a goal to work with one of the most respected firms in my state. I fell back on my 20 years of nursing experience dealing with upset/ challenging patients and families. It took several creative and respectful approaches to develop a relationship with the “receptionist”- (turned out she had been with the firm for 12 years and actually managed the firm!) She scheduled appointments for me with the partners and I now am working several cases for them! I included a treat for her and the paralegals with my Christmas baskets…and walked out with yet another case!

]]> By: Karin http://www.legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/2009/03/what-a-clnc%c2%ae-consultant-can-learn-from-%e2%80%9cfriendly%e2%80%9d-neighborhood-soccer-moms/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Karin Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:02:44 +0000 http://legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/?p=1054#comment-535 Dear Vickie Thanks for the reminder about the gatekeeper "maintenance." Word of advise as regards the "fighter pilot morning mothers": Drive a supersonic concept car which will get in and out of the SUV congestion without their noticing and wear a thick skin (Rhino hide is fine) in case you become a scapegoat for their feelings of persecution. You could say I've got the tee shirt for this - adapt or die. Dear Vickie
Thanks for the reminder about the gatekeeper “maintenance.”

Word of advise as regards the “fighter pilot morning mothers”:

Drive a supersonic concept car which will get in and out of the SUV congestion without their noticing and wear a thick skin (Rhino hide is fine) in case you become a scapegoat for their feelings of persecution. You could say I’ve got the tee shirt for this – adapt or die.

]]> By: Becky Anderson http://www.legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/2009/03/what-a-clnc%c2%ae-consultant-can-learn-from-%e2%80%9cfriendly%e2%80%9d-neighborhood-soccer-moms/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Becky Anderson Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:00:16 +0000 http://legalnurse.com/vickiesblog/?p=1054#comment-534 Great advice! I just finalized plans to partner with our local paralegal association. It started as an offer to speak on a medical-related topic. That will occur later this summer. They went on to offer me sponsorship opportunities, which can be at different financial levels, all coming with the opportunity to bring marketing materials and speak with members after the meeting. That will occur even sooner. I got this idea from Vickie's advice to never overlook the gatekeeper. Great advice! I just finalized plans to partner with our local paralegal association. It started as an offer to speak on a medical-related topic. That will occur later this summer. They went on to offer me sponsorship opportunities, which can be at different financial levels, all coming with the opportunity to bring marketing materials and speak with members after the meeting. That will occur even sooner.

I got this idea from Vickie’s advice to never overlook the gatekeeper.

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