We recently connected with Kymberly Robinson and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Kymberly, thanks for joining us today. So, folks often look at a successful business and think it became a success overnight – but that often obscures all the nitty, gritty details of everything that went into the growth phase of your business. We’d love to hear about your scaling story and how you scaled up?

The story of building my legal practice has been both organic and strategic. In law school and upon graduation, I was dedicated to litigation. This was primarily my focus for 15 years in New York and Florida.

However, in 2021 that changed. That’s when my childhood friend came to me with a new venture: she wanted to start a health coaching practice and asked me to be her attorney. I helped her form her limited liability company, advising her on various business structures, and in the course of that, I realized something—I enjoyed this. Shortly after, a social media post led to another referral, and before I knew it, my practice shifted. Word of mouth was powerful and fueled my practice.

My clients are diverse and vary in the size of their businesses. However, many are first-time entrepreneurs, and that’s where I find the greatest connection. Helping them navigate the legal side of their new ventures gives me a sense of fulfillment. And, more often than not, once a client hires me for one legal need, they return for another. I believe this is the best way to grow a business—building quality relationships.

I’ve always had a passion for networking, and for a long time, I wanted to create a space for like-minded women to come together professionally. So, I co-founded Speed Networking, LLC, and we have been hosting our signature speed networking events since November 2023. The goal is to help female entrepreneurs grow their businesses through purposeful, face-to-face connections. A portion of our event proceeds goes to a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing women in business—because empowering women empowers all of us.

The success of Speed Networking, LLC has, in turn, fueled my legal practice. One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned throughout my career is that when you approach people with the mindset of service and generosity, and build a foundation of trust, respect, and goodwill, those efforts will come back to you.

Helping others isn’t just a nice thing to do, it’s also a key to your own success. The more you invest in others, whether through advice, support, or simply making a meaningful connection, the stronger your network becomes, and the more opportunities arise.

Of course, I think networking is powerful, but it’s important to be intentional with your time. Not all networking events will give you the return you’re hoping for. Find the ones that resonate with you and offer the best return on investment. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, create it yourself—like Elina and I did with Speed Networking, LLC.

Finally, when it comes to scaling your business, there’s one key takeaway: your reputation. Focus on nurturing relationships with great clients and professionals who align with your goals. Don’t just think about what someone can do for you—think about what you can offer them. The best business growth comes from collaboration, trust, and genuine connections.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I was admitted to the bar in the States of New York and Florida is 2008, after graduating from law school in 2007. I began my legal career in litigation, but transitioned to a transactional business law practice, focused on entrepreneurs and small businesses. As a trusted counselor, advisor, and advocate, I provide legal guidance to help clients navigate business formation, contracts, employment, intellectual property, asset purchase agreements, and compliance issues, with the goal of maximizing business growth, protection, and expansion.

Building strong, professional relationships is something I truly value. I take great pride in my commitment to my clients and in maintaining a reputation as an attorney who consistently delivers high-quality work with professionalism.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

Many years ago, I read Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office by Lois P. Frankel, PhD. I still recall the quote, “[a] personal brand is a promise of performance that creates expectations in its audience. Done well, it clearly communicates the values, personality, and abilities of the person behind it.” This is true for everyone whether you are a man or woman and whether you are just starting your business or growing it. More recently, I have read The Spanx Story, which is the the story of Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx. This is an inspiring story of perseverance. This week I ordered Fearless, by Rebecca Minkoff, which I’m looking forward to reading shortly.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

A common recommendation to new entrepreneurs is to take every opportunity. While this is true in many respects, there’s a caveat when it comes to how you spend your time. You have to know when to say no. If you say yes to every dinner, networking event, speaker event, and lunch and learn, you will burn out. Instead, research the people or businesses hosting, the speakers on the panel, and the venue. Try to pick events that align with your goals and values. If you have a job, a family, and/or other obligations, make a choice to say yes to only 1-2 events per month. If you don’t over-schedule yourself, you will have time to follow up with the connections you did make.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://kymesq.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kymesq/

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@storyalleyphotography