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Michael B. Rynowecer

I admit it.
I am The Mad Clientist

I have conducted and directed more than 20,000 client feedback interviews and interviewed 5,000 of the best and biggest rainmakers. I use all this to do one thing – help my clients grow their clients. My love of strategy and hitting the sweet spot with clients in revenue generation led to starting BTI more than 30 years ago.

Every week, you can find me sharing legal industry news, actionable and critical insights from BTI’s independent research, powerful client analytics every firm can use, market outlook commentary and much more at my blog—The Mad Clientist.

As President and Founder of BTI, Michael has drawn on in-depth independent research to develop high-impact client feedback programs, brand preference and perception rankings, innovative business development counsel and a wide-range of strategic consulting to organizations who want to improve performance and drive growth. Throughout his career, he has been a trusted advisor to top legal decision makers. His clients include 6 of the Fortune 10 as well as more than 200 professional services firms across the globe.

Michael is also a fixture in the business press, commenting on markets, trends and strategies. He has written extensively about BTI’s world-class client feedback methodology and about the ‘17 Activities’ that BTI’s research has revealed as statistically proven to drive superior client relationships. His most recent book Clientelligence® is a definitive guide of powerful insights for client acquisition, retention, new business and revenue generation. Rated by Kirkus Reviews as a “treasure trove of useful intelligence for business improvement,” the book details research-backed and unique activities for firms to embark upon to drive superior client relationships.

Michael has authored more than 40 publications on all aspects of client relationships, client service, client feedback, business development and strategy.

  • BSBA Syracuse University

  • MBA Babson College

  • 10 Years, Practice Leader, Pwc

  • Founded BTI in 1989

  • Expertise in Client Feedback, Business Development & Client Service for 30+ years

Latest Insight from The Mad Clientist

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Clients Weigh in on Law Firm Responses to Trump Executive Orders

It’s unusual for a single issue to redefine a law firm’s brand – but that’s exactly what Trump’s Executive Orders – and even the threat of EOs – did. Firms challenging Presidential directives found themselves in an intense spotlight. So did those negotiating deals. Branding wasn’t the goal – nor…
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Inside the Battle for Law Firm Marketing’s Golden Age

We’re at a threshold moment in law firm marketing. This isn't just a fantasy. A select group of CMOs believes we’re entering a golden age – one marked by clear, recognized value, strategic impact, and a real voice at the leadership table. They see respect rising, job satisfaction soaring, and…
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Associates Catch the Rankings Bug – Should You Be Thanking Chambers?

It’s Chambers’ season. Congratulations to all the attorneys ranked. Everyone’s noticing as firms broaden their celebrations – louder LinkedIn posts, firmwide shout-outs, retreat callouts. You’d be hard-pressed to find a firm leader who doesn’t tout their growing list of Chambers-ranked partners. But one group is taking especially keen interest: associates.…
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The 27 Invisible Places Where Clients Recommend Your Law Firm

71% of new law firm relationships begin the same way: With an unprompted peer-to-peer recommendation — casual, unsolicited, and usually invisible. Even the most enduring partnerships often start with a single offhand suggestion from one in-house counsel to another. It’s All Organic, Casual and Uncontrolled These organic recommendations happen everywhere,…