{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People","title":"How You Feel About Business Development Matters (Minis with Megan)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":220,"description":"What if the biggest thing holding you back from business development isn’t your strategy, it’s how you think and feel about it?\nIn this episode of So Much To Say: A Legal Podcast For People, Minis with Megan, we explore why so many lawyers immediately answer \"I'm bad at business development\" when asked how they feel about it. By shifting the conversation from performance to emotion, Megan shares a more useful way to identify what’s really getting in the way, and how small, consistent actions can help you build confidence over time.\nWho this episode is for:\nLawyers who feel overwhelmed, intimidated, or stuck when it comes to business development\nProfessionals who believe they're \"bad\" at networking or relationship building\nAnyone looking for a more sustainable and realistic approach to growth\nPeople who want to improve their business development skills authentically \n\nEpisode takeaways:\n\"I'm bad at business development\" is often a judgment about yourself\nUnderstanding how you feel about business development helps identify the real challenges you’re facing with BD\nMindset isn't about blind positivity, it's about awareness and practice\nThere is no one-size-fits-all business development strategy\nSmall, consistent actions create momentum and confidence over time\n\nSome BD tips you can try: \nStart with the right question: Ask yourself how you feel about business development, not whether you're good at it\nIdentify the real obstacle: Overwhelmed, nervous, time-constrained, uncertain? Name it first\nTreat business development like a skill: Practice matters more than perfection\nTake small steps consistently: A few minutes a day is better than waiting for the perfect plan and doing nothing\nExperiment without judgment: Find approaches that fit your personality and season of life\nFocus on progress, not performance: Confidence grows through action\n\nStay Connected:\nAt stage, we believe business development should feel human, sustainable, and aligned with who you are. We help...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xX4mv8ABkxdZYlNqyYMtgty7eVFkp64CDgWzGR1qEOg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MWU1/ODk3ZDY4NjYwY2Fh/OTE1NzYyZjdlMThl/YzFhNy5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}