Running a law practice is lonely work. Attorneys have to navigate the difficult world of business and marketing while being the lead attorney within the law firm. That’s why many attorneys form or join small business mastermind groups.

Some mastermind groups bring local business owners together from all the professional industries. These mastermind groups are highly beneficial to the attorney member because the member will learn tactics from other markets that can be modified and implemented in attorney marketing.

Mastermind groups can also be “attorney only.” Attorney mastermind groups usually have members from all over the country. Sometimes these groups have a “no compete” clause, where current members can decline to admit new members who are their direct competitors. An attorney-only mastermind is a great place to deepen the business and marketing strategy for your law firm.

There are decades of psychological theories behind how people work in groups.

Humans are social animals, meaning most of us thrive when we have a support network. Since like-minded people join masterminds, an attorney will find people with whom he/she can communicate easily. In niche masterminds, like attorney-only masterminds, business owners can learn new ideas and benefit from the experience of others.

Most mastermind groups hold their members accountable for the goals they set during the meetings. This is a huge motivational benefit for those who want to make significant changes in their law firm. It is typically much easier to stick with goals when you share those goals with others, and mastermind groups also offer guidance if the member gets stuck while pursuing their goals.

Local mastermind groups also offer networking opportunities, including the opportunity to develop a new referral network or expand on an existing one.