How to Make Money as a Mediator (and Create Value for Everyone)
How does a lawyer, Ph.D., certificate-trained mediator, or someone just getting started in their career get established as a well-paid conflict resolution professional? How can you be the name that repeatedly shows up on the short list of people who are looking for mediators?
How to Make Money as a Mediator (and Create Value for Everyone) is an invaluable and inspirational resource filled with practical, proven, and down-to-earth information on how you can develop a satisfying and lucrative career as a mediator, no matter what your area of interest--labor and employment mediation, intellectual property, environment, personal injury, family and divorce, contract, securities, or international peacekeeping.
Authors Jeffrey Krivis and Naomi Lucks recruited top mediators to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at how they achieved success in this highly competitive profession. These leading mediators offer insights into their backgrounds, their decision to commit to mediation, and their choice of specialty. They also share trade secrets and personal tips: what it takes to be a top mediator, their approach to marketing and networking, keys to getting referrals and keeping clients, their personal experiences in learning the business aspects of mediation, the value of education and specialized training, and much more. These well-known mediators are candid about their financial successes and failures, where they are now, and what the future holds. For anyone who is considering entering this dynamic and growing field, their advice is invaluable.
How to Make Money as a Mediator is your hands-on guide for achieving the financial success and professional satisfaction that comes with the privilege of being able to work every day at a job you are passionate about!