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Today Seth and Jay chat with Hector Quiroga about his emigration to the USA and how he built his booming immigration practice tapping into overseas help.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Tickets are on sale for MaxLawCon 2021! Save $100 for a LIMITED time with last chance early bird pricing. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Pete Salsich, of Capes Sokol. Pete is an experienced intellectual property attorney whose practice is focused on advising large and small companies and entrepreneurs regarding the creation, protection and use of intellectual property, in both litigation and transactional counseling, particularly in the media, technology and entertainment industries.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: What All You Fools Need to Know About the Content You're CreatingWatch the sneak peek.Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Dave Aarons, the founder and CEO of Unbundled Attorney whose mission is to promote the awareness of unbundled legal services and other options to working families who may not be able to afford huge, up-front retainers, and connect them with forward-thinking attorneys who want to grow a profitable law practice and stay at the forefront of the legal industry.Dave also loves to golf, often competing as a scratch golfer all over the country. He is an avid traveler, having spent time in over 30 countries, and is also very passionate about inspiring business leaders to become more socially conscious.7:03 the access to justice problem14:29 making more money by lowering the barrier to entry 18:30 limited scope retainer agreement20:30 a little bit of help can go a really long way 23:45 limited scope with difficult clients Jim’s Hack: If you have some good habits that you've fallen away from, try to get back to them today or tomorrow and just get back on the horse.Dave’s Tip: Making sure that I take time for the things that I really love and giving myself full permission to be able to spend time doing the things that give me joy.Tyson’s Tip: Just a reminder to reach out to the people that you love, and start getting out to see them again, and have those lunches, have those coffees because those relationships are extremely important and we've not had a chance to really go out and share with people over the last year.Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Steven Lefkoff, Principal & Founding Attorney of Lefkoff Law. Steven specializes in representing clients in the Motor Vehicle industry and in Georgia Fair Business Practices Act litigation, as well as Small Claims training.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: From Idea to Execution, How I Created a Legal ProductWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Lee Heyward, a brand developer for Lawyers and Professionals about the role of Brand when growing your firm and what you can do to build a successful brand persona. All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Morris Lilienthal! Morris practices at the law firm of Martinson and Beason, P.C. in Alabama. He also hosts The Mo Show Live, a Facebook Live event that features interviews with prominent community members of Huntsville and Alabama. Morris is also a co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media For Business Owners, Professionals and Entrepreneurs book.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: 5 Ways to Grow Your Radius of InfluenceWatch the sneak peek: https://youtu.be/OoT5wXeAR5kLast chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we turn the tables and share an episode of the Financially Legal podcast with Dan Lear where Jim and Tyson were the guests!Financially Legal is a twice-monthly podcast with accompanying articles on the financial aspects of the business of law. Host, Dan Lear, talks with law firm leaders, academics, business professionals and thought leaders to provide compelling and provocative insights at the intersection of finance, economics, and law. 12:30 finding a supportive space14:01 can anyone be a small business owner17:00 take the action 18:41 Infusionsoft23:41 filling the need law school leaves open 24:29 The Morning Meeting Show27:13 Maximum Lawyer, Minimum Time 38:29 Maximum Lawyer ConferenceListen to the podcast here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Marco Brown, of Brown Law - Salt Lake City Divorce Attorneys.A good friend called and asked Marco to help her with her very difficult divorce case, andwhile he had never done a divorce before, he knew I needed to take her case. It wasn’t until he helped his friend that he found what he had been looking for in the law. Helping families successfully transition during such a difficult period was necessary, fulfilling, and important work.Since finishing his friend’s case, he has dedicated himself to becoming the best divorce and family law attorney possible and developing the best family law firm in Utah.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Your #1 Job: Get PaidWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Jay Ruane, the co-founder of Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC a criminal defense and DUI firm, and the CEO of Firmflex.Attorney Jay Ruane became a lawyer in October 1998. Since then, he has quickly become one of the Northeast's most recognized DUI defense attorneys. Jay also started his career as a public defender. There, he worked with a complicated docket of 100s of pending DUI cases. As he developed his skills as a public defender, he realized that complexity of these cases suited his nature and disposition.In early 2000, he joined his father, who was then a partner in the Bridgeport general practice firm of Gaston & Ruane to devote himself full time to the aggressive defense of drunk driving charges. Shortly thereafter, the two created Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC to focus solely on criminal defense and DUI cases.FirmFlex creates social media marketing strategies for law firms that get prove results. FirmFlex has taken niche practice areas from concept, to generating well into six figures, in under two years.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: A System for Building SystemsWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Tom Kayes, a civil rights lawyer representing people beaten and sexually abused in prison, victims of police misconduct, women sexually harassed by landlords and other housing providers, and delivery drivers in the gig economy. 7:47 a successful Uber strategy10:09 starting a firm 2 weeks before lockdown11:43 the workspace you want to create 15:45 managing many different practice areas20:10 what would you delegate if you could 23:38 automations and outsourcing Jim’s Hack: Re-do your phone home screen to put all social media on the farthest screen inside a folder to make you more mindful of the time you spend on social media. Tom’s Tip: Don’t try to build systems in your business before you do the things, build them incrementally as you learn about it. Tyson’s Tip: The text function Twilio to send out text messages. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Jordan Ostroff, of Jordan Law and Legal Ease Marketing.Jordan Law was founded on a dream to do things a different way. To leverage the latest legal technology and systems to create a client-focused practice. Jordan Law started in 2015 with just Jordan in a small office and has since grown to a multi attorney firm with its own building taking cases throughout Central Florida. Jordan believes that high seas raise all boats and to this day gets over 90% of their cases from referrals from other lawyers, doctors, financial professionals, and especially current and former clients. LegalEase was born out of frustration and a desperate need to help law firms succeed. You know that moment where you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and you’re ready to turn back? That’s their origin story. From there, attorney and LegalEase President Jordan Ostroff developed the concept of a marketing agency that would be for lawyers by law experts who know what firms need and who cared about helping lawyers find long term success. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: 7 Essential Questions of MarketingWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Joey C. Vitale, a trademark attorney (also known as a “brand legitimizer”) for online entrepreneurs, emerging thought leaders, and course creators. With his law firm, his courses, and podcast Joey helps online business owners call legal dibs on their brand name and signature methods so they never have to worry about losing their brand overnight. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: How to Successfully Hire and Implement Your First Virtual Assistant.Watch or listen to the sneek peak. Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Bobby Botnick. Bobby was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where he now manages his criminal and traffic defense practice, The Botnick Law Firm, LLC. Following his admission to the Ohio Bar in 2004, Bobby served as a Cuyahoga County prosecutor for seven years, primarily handling felony cases. Bobby has tried dozens of felony trials throughout his career, including many that received special attention from local and national media outlets. Bobby is married to his former law school classmate and fellow attorney, Abby, and they have two children together. He is an avid technology enthusiast, a dedicated Phish fan, and a craft beer lover.He currently chairs the Solo/Small Firm Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and has served as President of the Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.4:15 not the path for you 5:00 hanging a shingle in the back of a jewelry store6:30 take pause and level up 9:25 the idea of outsourcing 10:20 parallel jeweler and criminal defense12:14 informed and educated13:34 taking risks and overcoming perfection 16:21 future planning26:10 letting go of more26:57 how to decide what it is you are doing Jim’s Hack: Create content so someone can binge watch you and gain trust in you.Bobby’s Tip: Crisp Email Template keyboard app: templates to throw in text in messages and email. Tyson’s Tip: Think of 3 adjectives to describe your perfect self - what you want yourself to look lije in 5 years. You think of those 3 each day and it will propel you towards that future self.Watch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Ifeoma Ibekwe of Ibekwe Law, PLLC, a wills and trusts firm in Austin, Texas.Iffy Ibekwe is an estate planning attorney evangelist for intergenerational wealth transfer and legacy building with effective wills and trusts. She activates intentional women so they can take agency over their lives and build impactful legacies. As a Black businesswoman and attorney, she is not your garden-variety estate planning attorney. She wishes to provide services to those who her area of the law has historically ignored. Being a unicorn does not mean she only serves people of color and/or women, but it does mean she actively seeks to serve this demographic. 4:08 test piloting a new career6:02 serving those who have been ignored8:41 activating intentional women 10:50 the importance of rest16:30 market shamelessly 19:20 visibility 21:26 use the resources around you Jim’s Hack: Have fun when you’re making your content!Ifeoma’s Tip: Block schedule to protect your time. And challenge yourself to schedule in time off.Tyson’s Tip: Tyson has switched from Slack to Cliq, and he much prefers it. Watch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with the managing member of The Law Practice Exchange, Tom Lenfestey.Tom is also a practicing North Carolina attorney and licensed CPA. Tom’s years in the legal world focused on transition and succession planning for other professions including creating, advising and implementing strategic business and estate plans for those clients. In doing so, he came to recognize the lack of knowledge, attention and options that were provided in the legal profession to attorneys for their own practices, specifically in the realm of succession planning and other transition or exit opportunities.Tom is the author of the book Designing a Succession Plan for Your Law Practice and numerous other articles and resources about selling, buying and valuation of law firms.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast you get to listen in to a casual conversation with Jim and Tyson, as they do every Saturday, live inside the Guild membership on the Morning Meeting Show.2:39 taking over another firm8:35 entrepreneurial jump 10:00 getting off the hamster wheel14:15 ego and shame 18:35 situations you don’t want to be in 19:05 know yourself Listen to the podcast here.Watch the recording to catch some helpful visuals here.MaxLawCon 2021 Info + TicketsJim’s Hack: “If I wake up more than 3 days in a row thinking about you, and you’re not my spouse, you have to go” - Dan Kennedy. Jim likes this related to your employees and hiring slow and firing fast.Tyson’s Tip: An app, LiquidSpace, finding an office space to rent for an hour or two. Tyson recently used this on his vacation to Myrtle Beach.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast we’re sharing an expert live from the Guild membership. Ashley Micciche shared How to Value Your Business in Less Than 30 Minutes. Valuing your business is the 1st step in your exit plan, but only 2% of business owners know their business value.5:40 priorities change7:58 valuing your business is the first step19:30 bare minimum to get a good estimate23:27 the next steps 25:09 4 key areas to grow your value and close the gap 27:37 actions you can take Watch the recording to catch some helpful visuals here.truenorthra.com/valuemybusinesstruenorthra.bizequity.comEmail: [email protected] to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined friend of the show and one of the MaxLawCon 2021 speakers Kelsey Bratcher!Kelsey is an automation expert for small law firms. He is a Zapier Certified Expert, Pipedrive Partner and the host of the Get Automated Podcast. He has been helping small businesses leverage the power of automation for 13 years and has saved over 15,000,000 minutes for him and his clients businesses.4:20 automation sales for sales and fulfillment10:15 being aware of what’s available to you 10:44 Duct Tape Marketing16:10 CRM vs case management20:23 software jumping23:41 benefits of hiring vs diy27:57 automation pain [email protected]’s Hack: Everytime Jim has sped up his sales process he has made more money. It’s about eliminating friction.Kelsey’s Hack: Kelsey recommends a M1 MacBookTyson’s Tip: Constantly assess the systems you use to see if they’re doing what you need them to do for you, and if they’re not then look into other systems.Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

David Haskins is the Founder & CEO of Haskins & Company. He got his start in Law Firm Marketing in 2009 helping his longtime friend David Aylor launch his new practice. They grew that practice to 4 locations in 3 years. Since then, he has worked with over 100 law firms creating and implementing smart, aggressive growth strategies. Conferences and CLE’s frequently ask him to share his wealth of knowledge and experience about law firm marketing, SEO, intake & firm management. 4:00 SEO changes7:18 Intake 12:20 sobriety 19:45 time, energy and focus22:08 alcohol and attorney’sMaxLawCon 2021 at Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa in St. Charles, MO Jim’s Hack: Podcast with Guy Kawasaki on how to make your value proposition unique: https://evergreenprofits.com/guy-kawasaki-evangelist-career/ David’s Hack: Amazon Prime NowTyson’s Tip: Text Expander Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

It’s been awhile but today on the podcast Jim and Tyson fly solo without a guest, and catch up on where they’re at in their firms currently, what big thing they’re working on, and how most people are holding themselves back in business and life. 4:10 publicity 9:10 resistance 10:25 opening your mind13:50 the midwest mindset14:15 imposter syndrome14:40 your vision 19:00 the way you talk to yourselfJim’s Hack: Listen to Tim Ferriss’s podcast with Steven Pressfield Tyson’s Tip: G Suite Tip for repetitive tasks click on the three dots and ‘filter messages’ to enter in criteria and create a filter to have it automatically do what you want it to do. Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Scaleup expert, world-renowned speaker and bestselling author Verne Harnish!Verne Harnish is founder of the world-renowned Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), with over 14,000 members worldwide, and chaired for fifteen years EO’s premiere CEO program, the “Birthing of Giants” held at MIT, a program in which he still teaches today.Founder and CEO of Scaling Up, a global executive education and coaching company with over 180 partners on six continents, Verne has spent the past three decades helping companies scaleup.He’s the author of the bestseller Mastering the Rockefeller Habits which is translated into 9 languages; and along with the editors of Fortune, authored The Greatest Business Decisions of All Times," for which Jim Collins wrote the foreword. His latest book Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) has won eight major international book awards including the prestigious International Book Award for Best General Business book.Verne also chairs the annual ScaleUp Summits in collaboration with Bloomberg and serves on several boards including chair of The Riordan Clinic; co-founder and chair of Geoversity; and board member of the Million Dollar Women’s movement. A private investor in many scaleups, Verne enjoys piano, tennis, and magic as a card-carrying member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Jim and Tyson joined Andrew Lacy, the owner of The Lacy Employment Law Firm, LLC which focuses primarily on plaintiffs employment law. Andrew founded the firm after working five years at a large international law firm. 3:10 big law model5:32 solo firm vision 6:33 the idea to go solo 8:20 take the risk 9:15 leaving big law 11:53 building out your future firm 16:29 hiring expectations 20:55 myth of stability 21:38 starting SEO early 22:17 social media strategy Jim’s Hack: Book: Psycho-CyberneticsAndrew’s Tip: Put out some free information, it will likely come back to benefit you.Tyson’s Tip: Check out Might Networks, Tyson is trying them out for client trainings in the form of an online course. Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Sheela Murthy, an Immigrant, author, and founder of Murthy.com, an immigration law firm that has built itself up using overseas talent and systems. Listen to the show to learn more about Sheela's optimism and her beliefs that form the core of her law practice.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Jim and Tyson joined Michelle Spirn on the podcast! Michelle concentrates her practice in all facets of family law litigation, including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, legal separation, maintenance, child support, child custody, modification matters, enforcement actions, paternity actions, appeals, and pre and post-nuptial agreements. She is proud to be a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Michelle has been recognized as a Missouri "Super Lawyer" by the Missouri/Kansas Superlawyers publication. Best Lawyers of America named Michelle the Lawyer of the Year for 2021 in her practice area. Michelle also serves as a volunteer lawyer for the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel on its Region X Disciplinary Committee for St. Louis County.3:49 a family and a career8:20 big law vs street law10:12 reputation is everything 10:28 an attorney spouse14:10 referrals17:05 growing pains 19:07 consumed by email Jim’s Hack: Dive in on a temporary basis into your processes periodically to find things that are irrelevant, slow or unproductive.Michelle’s Tip: Pilot V7 retractable rollerball writes so smoothly and for fun fountain pens by Goulet.Tyson’s Tip: Get rid of voicemail altogether for your firm.Listen to the podcast here.Watch the recording here.If you’re looking for a VA or someone to help you with email management check out episode 163 of the podcast with Gina Horkey! Listen in to Outsource Your Inbox with Jim and Tyson as they discuss email management with their personal VA’s in episode 276.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Brett Trembly, a business law attorney in Miami and co-owner of GetStaffedUp, a VA firm for outsourced legal work where they will discuss the cultural differences in countries and how that impacts fit in law firms, what types of tasks to outsource and more!All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Rob Lime a sales coach who works with attorneys on growing their business. This episode will address the dirty word of "selling" and how trial lawyers can benefit from sales training.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Sandy Van, owner of Van Law Firm in Nevada and Washington about her use of VAs, when outsourcing labor is the right move, roadblocks to watch out for, and how she started LegalSupportHelp.com for other law firms to benefit from her team.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Jim and Tyson joined Kathryn Burmeister on the podcast! Kathryn started her own law firm in October of 2018 and focuses exclusively on personal injury by giving a voice to those that have been hurt because of someone else. She wrote her first book, “Rock Bottom Not Required: Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo,” in 2020 and began speaking about self-care, business, and law the same year. Her passion for helping others is a theme that crosses between her presentations. Kathryn has a particular passion for mental health, self-improvement, and emotional intelligence, which she integrates into her legal practice, speaking, and writing as well.Kathryn’s book just released: Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo4:10 never planned on owning a law practice5:21 suicide and depression10:14 a partnership and a quick realization 12:50 creating the firm you wanted13:37 paperless14:50 the unconventional way17:46 fortunate fall18:12 writing a book with a ghost writer Jim’s Hack: Book - The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Stephen Covey and Jimi Huling, if you’re trying to decide what to focus on.Kathryn’s Tip: A list of three things per day. 3 personal and 3 professional, breaking it off in chunks.Tyson’s Tip: A health app, BetterMe, a subscription with coaching, recipes, reminders and workouts.Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Allison Williams the Law Firm Mentor about intake, using VAs properly and some upcoming free training opportunities for our listenersAll MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Seth and Jay joined Jim and Tyson to discuss the Maximum Lawyer Guild and they share insider details into their newest product Maximum Lawyer in Minimum Time.You can find details about the community and membership benefits here: https://maximumlawyer.com/theguild/All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Jim and Tyson joined Hamza Khan, a multi-award winning marketer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over a million times. He is a top-ranked university educator, serial entrepreneur, and respected thought leader whose insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. He empowers youth and early talent through his work as Managing Director of Student Life Network, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive education resource platform, which reaches over 2.7 million students. From TEDx stages and international conferences to MBA classrooms and Fortune 500 boardrooms, Hamza is invited regularly to deliver keynotes and workshops around the world. His clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, PwC, Trivago, and over 100 colleges and universities. Learn more at hamzakhan.ca9:18 how automations will impact the legal industry10:50 resistance to automation13:08 becoming data driven14:56 eustress16:49 burnout18:54 what is enough20:10 it’s ok to not be ok 23:48 how to support your team Jim’s Hack: If you’re on the fence about trying something new or doing something differently, think of it like this, the best time to plant a tree was ten years ago, the next best time is today.Hamza’s Tip: Practice especially when you’re overwhelmed, unlock the sense of urgency that is needed to push through.Leadership Reinvented by Hamza Khan releasing March 9th! The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigalTyson’s Tip: To dip your toe into crypto currency try out the Crypto .com appWatch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Jim and Tyson joined Gary Miles! As the managing member of the Maryland law firm Huesman Jones and Miles, Gary is an experienced trial attorney with a concentration in family law and personal injury. An active member of the state bar's Lawyer Assistance Committed, Gary is passionate about helping lawyers be their best selves. His mission is to help lawyers and other entrepreneurs achieve personal, physical, time and financial freedom, and impact the lives of others. 4:15 zoning in on family law6:45 the mindset shift11:10 taking on stressors from emotional cases13:00 focus on your actions not your results15:50 the ego18:32 how to help 20:46 we all have the same 24 hours each dayJIm’s Hack: Book - 11 Rings by Phil Jackson about Phil’s leadership style and how to deal with different personalities. Gary’s Tip: Focus on how you can best be of service - read the book The Go Giver!Tyson’s Tip: Bill.com for writing checks and making transfers. Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Charlotte Erdmann as a guest on the podcast! Charlotte A. Erdmann is the owner and lead attorney of Orlando Tax Law. Her practice focuses on tax controversy and litigation. She earned her J.D. degree from Barry University School of Law (2010) and her LL.M. (tax) from the University of Florida (2011). She is a director in the Florida Bar Tax Section and frequent presenter and author on tax controversy topics.4:40 tax law7:35 starting a partnership8:25 starting a solo practice with $80013:32 team of 5 16:00 a law firm that supports your story17:21 networking 19:18 lists of what you like and dislike20:21 if you hire the money will comeJIm’s Hack: Podcast: Master’s of Scale by Reid Hoffman, and book: Blitzscaling by Reid HoffmanCharlotte’s Tip: As things begin to open up, go out to lunch with someone you normally wouldn’t go to lunch with, learn from someone that is different than you.Tyson’s Tip: Book: Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we’re sharing a live from the Maximum Lawyer Facebook group with Jim Hacking and a panel of 5 guests including Shawn Hamp, Josh Goldstein, Chelsie Lamie, Marco Brown, and Megan Zavieh who share their experiences and opinions on operating a remote office. Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Dr. Jason Selk as a guest on the podcast! While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six-year period. In addition to working with world-class athletes, Dr. Selk helps business leaders, executives, and top sales people develop mental toughness, increase confidence and focus, and substantially grow the bottom line. More importantly, he helps his clients achieve life balance and health, because people who are happier are the ones who are most successful.A licensed mental health professional, Dr. Selk earned his Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri. His client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones, Bacardi, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A regular contributor to Forbes and Inc., he has been featured in such publications as Success, Men’s Health, Shape, Self, and USA Today, and on television and radio shows on CNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and ESPN.His latest book Relentless Solution Focus will be published in January 2021. Selk’s earlier book, Executive Toughness, was ranked one of the best career development books ever published by Book Authority. His first book, 10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sports psychology books of all time, while Organize Tomorrow Today was ranked as a top best-selling business book of 2016 by CEO Read. And in 2018, his book Lead Any Team to Win was recognized by Bloomberg as one of the top ten best leadership books of the year.2:10 the victim mentality6:10 middle class mindset8:00 self-confidence9:38 identity statement17:00 zeroing in on imperfections21:10 do you know where you’re trying to go25:43 too focused on the resultWatch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Seth and Jay joined special guest Ben Glass of Great Legal Marketing.Ben started his solo practice in 1995, focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice, and ERISA disability insurance law.He has been featured in or quoted by The Washington Post, Washington Post Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, ABC News Online, Wall Street Journal, and “The Next Big Thing” Radio Show. Mr. Glass has also been interviewed on television, including the stations ABC, NBC, and Fox.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Joey Vitale is a trademark attorney (also known as a “brand legitimizer”) for online entrepreneurs, emerging thought leaders, and course creators. With his law firm, his courses, and podcast Joey helps online business owners call legal dibs on their brand name and signature methods so they never have to worry about losing their brand overnight. Today we share his presentation, “Online Courses” from MaxLawCon 2019.Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Emilia Coto as a guest on the podcast! Emilia is the founder of Sisu Legal, a law firm in Windsor, Ontario and has recently opened an office in Troy, Michigan. Her focus is on immigration law and more specifically, family sponsorship. Sisu Legal is on a mission to provide accessible, innovative, and effective legal services. Prior to founding Sisu Legal, Emilia was a lawyer at a mid-size firm for three years. 2:35 quitting without a plan3:45 the day you started your firm7:00 lessons learned9:00 any reason to refer it10:00 resistance to growth 12:45 best breakthroughs16:40 a fulfilling firm17:00 one year from now 18:11 course creation19:23 get out of your own wayWatch the recording here.Jim’s Hack: Move around and work in different spots of your office.Emilia’s Tip: The Peloton app for exercises even without the treadmill or bike.Tyson’s Tip: Hire a tech stack manager as a freelance VA.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation by Ryan Andersen, co-founder of Filevine from MaxLawcon 2019. Ryan wants you to ask yourself, "Are you swimming once, instead of building a bridge?"Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Jason Carpenter as a guest on the podcast! Jason is the Owner of The Law Office of Jason R Carpenter located in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.Starting his firm right out of law school, Jason built his entire firm around using the latest technology to help clients and make metric driven decisions for the firm. With a never-ending desire to improve, Jason's firm is consistently revamping every system in the firm and focuses his time more to working "on'' the business than "in" the business. Jason is proud to say that he does not have employees, as he hates that term, but refers to his staff as team members in order to foster a firm culture that is both positive and productive.11:00 success is rented11:44 3 day work week14:10 flat fees18:24 marketing tips21:23 television sponsored content29:00 geo targeting on Facebook Watch the recording here.Jim’s Hack: Book: Hell Yeah or No by Derek SiversJason’s Tip: Business coaching to make sure your mindset is right.Tyson’s Tip: Book: Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation from MaxLawCon 2018. Today we share a presentation from Wayne Pollock, on engaging the court of public opinion.Wayne Pollock is the founder and managing attorney of Copo Strategies. Copo Strategies is a unique professional services firm that provides a unique brand of counsel to attorneys and their clients—counsel that incorporates legal strategy, media strategy, ethics compliance, and defamation avoidance. Wayne has a public relations background who has lived and breathed high-profile, high-stakes investigations and litigation.Listen to podcast here.Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Hilary Corna as a guest on the podcast! Hilary is a Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Founder of The Human Way, and former Senior Executive Officer of Toyota Asia Pacific. She believes there is an evolution occurring in business. It's not just about the technology, tactics, integrations, and how much money leaders pump into their companies -- it's about love, care and human connection.Her work draws from topics including Kaizen, Operations, Customer Experience (CX), Employee Experience (EX), Culture, and Innovation. Her clients have included State Farm Insurance, General Motors, and the United Nations Foundation to name a few. Hilary’s been featured in the New York Times, Fortune, ForbesWoman, The Wall Street Journal, NBC, and dozens of other publications.6:10 people and profits10:10 every weakness can be used as a strength10:55 competing on price 13:00 where can you be human14:14 how do you want to show up 17:56 speak real talk 20:40 use your story22:21 text-monials Watch the recording here.Jim’s Hack: Study the work of Dr. W. Edward DemingHilary’s Tip: Call out the falseness of your industry. Call out people’s mistruth about your industry. Tyson’s Tip: App: Someday - log tasks in lists for today, tomorrow and someday Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation from MaxLawCon 2019. Today we share a presentation from Kent Richardson, head cinematographer at Gavl Video, LLC, on video for web from MaxLawcon 2019.Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Seth and Jay continue down the rabbit hole of coaching for lawyers and spend time with Tim McKey of Vista consulting.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Joe Pulizzi as a guest on the podcast! Joe Pulizzi is the Amazon bestselling author of Content Inc., Killing Marketing and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a “Must-Read Business Book” by Fortune Magazine. Joe's latest version of Content Inc. will be released May, 2021.Joe has founded three companies, including the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), and has launched dozens of events, including Content Marketing World. In 2014, he received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Content Council. His podcast series, This Old Marketing with Robert Rose, has millions of downloads from over 150 countries. He is also the author of The Random Newsletter, delivered to thousands every two weeks. His Foundation, The Orange Effect, delivers speech therapy and technology services to children in over 25 states.Watch the recording here.Jim’s Hack: Drill down on what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong when it comes to your chances of getting someone to hire you.Joe’s Tip: We all have limited resources. Do an audit and find 3 or 4 things to not do anymore in order to free up time to do other things exceptionally well.Tyson’s Tip: Streamyard a live stream platform. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Seth and Jay joined special guest Melissa Shanahan the founder facilitator of Velocity Work to talk about working with a coach for your law firm.Melissa helps clients and listeners shift how they operate in order to achieve the next level for their firm and their life. From numbers and business strategy to discipline and mental health, Melissa's approach provides sustainable success.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation from MaxLawCon 2020. Our originally scheduled MaxLawCon 2020 speaker Jim Hart presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share his talk: Start and Grow a YouTube Channel that Your Clients and Prospects Will Actually Watch.Attorney Jim Hart has 104,000 YouTube subscribers! In his presentation he teaches us to know our goal for every video.We should post 3 types of video:1) Grow your channel (80%)2) Sell something (10%)3) Build community (10%)Jim also shares his story telling formula he learned from a coach he worked with!Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week we have Terry Clancy as a guest on the podcast! Terry focuses her practice exclusively on Estate Planning in Oak Park, IL. Prior to starting her law practice, she worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office between 1991-1998 and again between 2006-2017. (Between 1998 and 2006 she was a stay at home mom).Watch the recording here.7:20 getting started with video8:32 starting to get clients13:54 client avatar16:23 system to further your practice17:20 tech stack18:00 future growth vision21:25 planning for growthTerry's Estate Planning Jeopardy GameJim’s Hack: Daniel Pink’s new class on selling.Terry’s Tip: Get an estate plan! Use your software for what it’s not originally marketed for.Tyson’s Tip: Zoho social for social media scheduling.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week Jim and Tyson go through the common mistakes made when creating content and while onboarding and training.Watch the recording here.4:00 mental barriers to creating content6:50 create a system for creating content11:06 lessen the friction 12:35 automations and outsourcing 13:35 anticipate to create15:15 an unlimited amount of content in you 17:05 mistakes when training21:15 continuous training23:55 having a point personMaximum Lawyer in Minimum Time is coming soon! Join the Guild to get access with your membership!Jim’s Hack: Get a piece of paper, a pen and a match - write everything that you’re angry about and burn the paper and let it all go. Tyson’s Tip: If you have an iPhone you can hold down on a message and click reply and the recipient will see that you responded to a specific message. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode Seth and Jay joined special guest Josh Odintz of Baker McKenzie to talk about PPP 2 and tax consequences given the new bill just signed by the president.Joshua D. Odintz is a partner in and on the management committee of Baker McKenzie’s North American Tax Practice Group. Joshua held high-level government positions with both the US Department of the Treasury and the Senate Finance Committee. He previously served as a Senior Advisor for Tax Reform to the Assistant Secretary at the US Department of the Treasury, where he advised Senior Treasury officials on tax reform options and issues. Joshua focuses on tax policy, tax controversy, and withholding tax matters. He advises clients on domestic and international tax controversy matters at all phases, from audit and administrative appeals through litigation. All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn