Community Highlights: Meet Allen Hardon of GP Group, LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Allen Hardon.

Hi Allen, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Allen Hardon and I am the owner of a consulting firm in Gilbert that serves law firms and their time-billing software needs as well as providing direct mail marketing services to law firms, non-profit organizations and small business.

I was exposed to technology in the early 1980’s and learned to program in RPG III on an IBM mini-computer. I never used that knowledge as PC’s were coming on strong. So, I went to work for my parents law firm and helped guide them through implementing a Novell network and time-billing software in 1985. I met the developers of a product called Timeslips at Legal Tech in New York in February 1986 and the rest is history!

40 years later, I am semi-retired and continue to enjoy serving my law firm clients and my direct mail clients. As I am semi-retired, I enjoy giving back to my community by volunteering at HD South and as a board member at Sustenance Research Institute.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has definitely NOT been a smooth road. Rewarding but not smooth!

Personal improvement and continuing education in your field(s) are critical and you really need a mentor to get you through the tough times.

Sales and marketing and building a customer base are always a challenge.

Forging relationships with those that know, like, trust and remember you is a great skill to have.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
My company name is GP Group, LLC and I serve law firms and most any small business. I started out as an employee but quickly learned that I would rather work for myself and have never looked back.

My specialty is consulting to law firms on the topic of time and billing. It’s the most important application in any law firms arsenal as it turns time records into cash in their bank account.

My further specialty is in helping law firms, non-profits and small business harness the technical advances in direct mail services. I help these entities find new customers and take better care of and develop deeper relationships with their various communities. Direct mail is a fabulous adjunct to the digital marketing efforts these business entities are already making.

What matters most to you?
Providing quality service to my clients. Otherwise, I am out of business!

Pricing:

• I bill hourly for legal consulting services.
• I offer various direct mail platform plans and bill hourly to assist.

Contact Info:

• Website: http://www.gpgroupllc.com
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/allenhardon