Kristo Sween, Chief Growth Officer at Lawyer BookBuilder, is a former law firm marketing and business development leader with over 25 years experience working with highly respected regional, national, international, and Am Law 200 firms.
As a highly experienced coach, he has worked with hundreds of attorneys and has extensive expertise in the Lawyer BookBuilder methodology. His practical approach includes developing customized strategies based on strengths and opportunities, drilling down to specific action plans, and helping lawyers build personal accountability systems.
Kristo is also a skilled facilitator, leading group planning, training and debrief sessions that get lawyers thinking, sharing, and committing to action.
Expanded Bio
Kristo empowers attorneys and law firms to unlock their full revenue potential through strategic, relationship-driven business development.
With over 25 years of experience, Kristo has worked with some of the most respected law firms to transform their business development strategies, helping them achieve measurable and sustainable revenue growth. His approach is rooted in authentic relationship building, practical action steps, and consistent accountability.
Quick Stats:
• 25+ years in business development for law firms
• Trusted by top law firms to drive revenue growth
• Specialist in cross-selling and strategic partnerships
How He Can Help:
• Attorney Business Development Coaching: Tailored strategies to grow your book of business.
• Law Firm Marketing & BD Leadership: Consulting for teams to create cohesive growth plans.
• Business Development Planning & Strategy: Customised, actionable roadmaps for revenue success.
• Cross-Selling & Client Relationship Building: Techniques to maximise opportunities within your network.
Kristo also brings additional talents and insights into his coaching, training, and consulting work. As a stage, screen, and voice actor, he helps lawyers understand how to communicate and present themselves in ways that have deeper impact and form more authentic relationships.
As an experienced law firm marketing and business development strategist, Kristo understands the myriad demands on law firm management. He works with managing partners, executive committees, firm administrators, COOs, office managers, professional development leaders and marketing and business development professionals to align training, marketing and business development initiatives in the pursuit of revenue growth.
Education
St. Olaf College, B.A. Speech & Theater, 1988
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