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Have you ever been frustrated with the traditional hiring process? Where gut feelings and limited information resulted in a measly 50% accuracy hire rate? What if we walked you step-by-step through a better way - that is not our own - But it’s based on the book called "Topgrading" by Bradford D. Smart, which dives even deeper into this topic.In this podcast episode, Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux invite Kristen Weiss (from Tyson’s team) to discuss hiring practices and the top grading principles. Kristen shares her experience as a recruiter and the frustrations she faced before implementing the top grading process. A few key takeaways are:➡️ the importance of involving multiple people in the hiring process➡️the importance of not rushing the process as hiring in haste can lead to wasted time, money, and resources ➡️automated emails that outline the steps and expectations➡️ recruiting mentally tough individuals who were fully committed to the firm➡️the hiring process. And the best part? It works!So, if you're tired of making hiring mistakes and want to find the perfect fit for your team, we highly recommend giving this episode a listen and “see” the Topgrading hiring principles in action. Don’t forget to grab the book here!1:06 Kristen’s past experience as a recruiter and the frustrations she faced with hiring practices before implementing the top grading process05:18 The importance of getting multiple perspectives in the hiring process and not relying solely on one person's judgment10:19 How to address potential employees' questions about the slower hiring process18:47 The hiring process, step-by-step, including the use of applications and telephone interviews to filter candidates19:23 The detailed assessment that candidates receive after a 15-minute conversation, which tests their competency, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions20:27 After the video interview, candidates who move on to the next round undergo a mental toughness screening, which assesses their reactions in different situations21:22 The unique approach of setting up appointments with past employers for reference checks to ensure they only speak about A-player candidates🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information bombarding you every day? In this episode, Brendan Ruane shares valuable design principles that can help you cut through the noise and convert potential clients. From keeping language simple to following familiar website design conventions, Brendan's insights will revolutionize your approach to marketing. Discover how to optimize your website navigation, highlight important elements, and leverage the power of social proof. Tune in now and take your legal career to new heights!02:13 The importance of simplifying websites and marketing materials to avoid overwhelming users and cluttering up information04:00 Design principles that convert: Jacob's Law and familiarity in website design09:05 Whittle down information to give users what they need to make decisions and take actions14:02 Focus on the first two sections of your website as they receive the most attention from users15:59 Use credible testimonials and videos from past clients to build trust and credibility with potential customers🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Brendan:Website Contact Facebook LinkedInInstagramResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you ready to take your law firm to the next level? In this episode, Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux sit down with Scott Rose, owner of Rose Legal Services, to discuss his journey of starting his own firm and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Scott shares how he overcame challenges during the Great Recession and found success in criminal defense. The most valuable lesson from this podcast? Scott realized that working more hours himself wasn't the key to growth. Instead, he focused on leveraging other people and implementing systems. He also emphasizes the importance of core values, unique selling points, and long-term goals for your firm. Tune in to learn more about Scott's strategies for growth and how you can apply them to your own practice. Don't miss out on this valuable insight from a successful entrepreneur in the legal field.01:40 Meet Scott and hear his story starting with the challenges he faced during the Great Recession03:16 Scott's transitioned to focusing exclusively on criminal defense08:31 The impact of the Guilds mastermind group on Scott's growth and success10:54 The importance of relying on other people and systems16:49 Navigating the challenges of practicing criminal law in a changing landscape and strategies for growthJim’s Hack: Read the book “Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff " by Aytekin Tank Scott’s Tip: Read the book "The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right" by Atul Gawande Tyson’s Tip: Go through your tasks work flows and make them more efficient.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. https://youtu.be/O1V6ruPxqOMConnect with Scott:Website Linkedin FacebookAvvo Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

As an attorney, you work hard to build your practice and serve your clients. But have you considered what would happen if something were to happen to you? This is where succession planning comes in. In today's episode, estate planning attorney Steven McClelland shared his insights on the importance of having a succession plan in place. Here are five reasons why every lawyer needs a succession plan:Protect Your Clients: If you were to become incapacitated or pass away, what would happen to your clients? A succession plan ensures that your clients' needs are taken care of and that their cases are transferred to another attorney who can provide them with the same level of service you did.Protect Your Employees: Your employees are an important part of your practice. A succession plan ensures that they are taken care of and that their jobs are secure in the event of your incapacity or death.Protect Your Family: A succession plan ensures that your family is taken care of and that your practice is passed down to them if that is your wish.Protect Your Reputation: Dumping all your files in a dumpster instead of properly disposing of them is not only unprofessional but can also damage your reputation. A succession plan ensures that your files are properly organized and that your reputation remains intact.Peace of Mind: Having a succession plan in place gives you peace of mind knowing that your practice will continue to thrive even if something were to happen to you.A succession plan is crucial for every lawyer. It ensures that your clients, employees, family, and reputation are protected and gives you peace of mind. So, take action today and create a succession plan that works for you and your practice. And be sure to check out the Maximum Lawyer podcast for more valuable insights and strategies to help you overcome challenges in your practice.07:29 The importance of ending things properly.09:22 72% of entrepreneurs do not have a succession plan15:13 A checklist and key documents for succession planning, including a business power of attorney, agreement to close practice, and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. He offers to share these documents with listeners.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Steven:Website Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Have you ever wondered what it takes to start your own law firm? In this episode, guest Audra Doyle shares her journey from being an elementary music specialist to becoming an immigration lawyer and opening her own firm. Audra talks about the stress and high caseload at her previous job, but also the invaluable knowledge she gained from it. She also shares how she had to pivot during the pandemic to get more clients, including using social media platforms like TikTok — growing a massive following. Then losing her TikTok account … Audra shares her journey of losing her entire staff and starting over to build her team up again. But the most valuable lesson she shares is about mindset and staying focused on what is most important for the firm. No matter what happens.Audra shares how she manages to stay positive through exercise, living in the moment, and setting boundaries. Tune in to learn more about the importance of mindset and how it can help you achieve your goals, even when you need to hit the restart button, again. 02:13 Audra talks about her journey from 2007 to 2019 when she opened up her firm06:48 The stress and high caseload at the immigration firm, but also the invaluable knowledge Audra gained from it12:95 Audra talks about her experience with posting on TikTok, losing her staff, and hiring new case managers instead of paralegals18:46 Managing anxiety, including exercise and living in the moment, and the importance of setting boundaries19:03 Audra shares her vision for her firm, including the goal of having a team that allows her to be the CEO and possibly hiring another attorney20:27 Audra talks about the importance of mindset in running a law firm and how it affects the numbersJim’s Hack: Make a button on the homepage of your cell phone to open Pipedrive and check your numbers. Check numbers once a day - the more you check the more you make. Audra’s Tip: Answer common client questions in pre-made FAQ videos so all you have to do when a client emails a question is send then an email template with a video that answers the question for you - saving you time! Tyson’s Tip: Read the book “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World” by Cal Newport https://amzn.to/3CHuKyy🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Audra:Website www.doylelawatl.comTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@doyleimmigrationlawFacebook https://www.facebook.com/DoyleLawLLC/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/audra-doyle-705a44a/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AudraDoyleImmigrationLawyerResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you struggling to attract clients to your law firm? Are you finding it hard to stand out in a sea of competitors? Nicole Christie, a lawyer and one of the speakers at the MaxLawCon 22. Nicole has some advice for you: niche down!Nicole shares her personal experience with starting her own law firm and struggling to be found on Google due to offering too many services. She emphasized the importance of niching down and becoming an expert in a specific area of law. Here are five benefits of niching down your law firm:Build a Strong Reputation: By focusing on a specific area of law, you can become known as an expert in that field. This can help build your reputation and make it easier for clients to find you.Gain Referrals: Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool. When you become known for your expertise in a particular area of law, you are more likely to receive referrals from satisfied clients.Target Specific Groups: By narrowing down your area of practice, you can target specific groups of people who are more likely to need your services. For example, if you focus on immigration law, you can target immigrants and their families.Increase Sales: When you become known as an expert in your field, you can charge higher rates for your services. This can lead to increased sales and revenue for your law firm.Build Confidence: When you are an expert in your field, you are more confident in your abilities. This can translate to better client relationships and a more successful law practice.Niching down your law firm can have a positive impact on your success. Don't be afraid to focus on what you are good at and become known as an expert in your field. Master one area of marketing at a time and consider speaking engagements and free conferences as a way to get your name out there. Happy niching!00:38 Nicole, discusses the benefits of niching down in a law firm and shares her personal experience with finding her niche. She also provides examples of different niches within the legal field09:04 Nicole discusses the benefits of finding a niche in the legal field and shares her personal experience13:48 Tips on marketing a niche law firm, including leveraging social media, advertising to churches, and mastering one marketing strategy at a time🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Nicole:Website Instagram Facebook LinkedinYoutube TwitterResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Evelyn Ackah, a successful immigration attorney from Canada, joins Tyson and Jim to share her experience and advice for attorneys looking to start their own niche practice. From starting her own firm to practicing law in two different countries, Evelyn has faced a variety of challenges and has come out on top. Here are some key takeaways:Be Agile: When starting her firm, Evelyn had to make quick adjustments due to adopting twins on her own. She started her firm in just three weeks and had to juggle her personal and professional life. She emphasizes the need to be agile and make adjustments and tweaks to improve the business rather than throwing everything away and starting over.Mindset Matters: Evelyn believes that mindset is critical in achieving success. She had to shift her mindset to overcome challenges in her business and become more optimistic. She encourages attorneys to adopt a mindset of an owner rather than an employee mindset.Diversify Your Services: While Evelyn has a successful niche practice in immigration law, she also recognizes the need to offer complementary services such as wills and employment law to her clients. She suggests adding additional service offerings rather than branching out into unrelated areas.Treat Your Practice Like Your Own Business: Evelyn encourages attorneys to build personal relationships with clients and own their files to develop a mindset of an owner rather than an employee. She also recommends taking advantage of the marketing and business development training provided by big firms to develop necessary skills for running a successful practice.Overall, Evelyn's experience and advice provide valuable insights for attorneys looking to start their own niche practice. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your services, Evelyn tips can help you achieve success. So take her advice and get started on your own journey today! Listen in!01:03 Starting her own law firm and practicing immigration law in Canada and the US04:26 How COVID-19 has affected her cross-border immigration law practice and how she had to diversify her practice to recover from the decline08:28 Practicing law in two different countries and how she hires a US attorney for green card and permanent residency applications10:18 The day-to-day work, including team meetings, consultations, and business development17:04 The impact of COVID-19 on her business and discusses the importance of diversification in practice areas18:25 The importance of offering complimentary services to clients, such as wills and employment law, to insulate her business from ups and downs20:20 Advising big law associates to treat their practice like their own business, building personal relationships and owning their files, to prepare for going out on their ownJim’s Hack: Jim recommends the book "The First 90 Days" for a systematic approach to onboarding new employees beyond the first few days. Evelyn's Tip: Use restream to reach all the social media platforms. Tyson’s Tip: Recommends Steve.ai, a website that generates animated videos by plugging in a script with a free version. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Evelyn:WebsiteLinkedInInstagram Facebook Twitter YoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you struggling to keep your star players in your law firm? In today’s episode Michael Urbina emphasizes the importance of keeping your firm's star players by intentionally working through a few things with them. Such as:Building genuine relationships with employees to creating a positive work environmentWorking with your employees to see what makes them the most productive Finding out what motivates your star employees. What are their goals? What about involving employees in key decisions and providing them with a sense of control over their work-life balance? Firms could be open to alternative work arrangements, such as a four-day workweek or flexible hours, to accommodate their employees' needs. By doing so, employees feel like they are a part of the firm and are more likely to buy into its vision.If you're having trouble retaining your top talent, take a cue from Michael and start investing in your employees today! Listen to episode 524 of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast for more of a deep dive into this topic. 03:50 The importance of understanding what motivates your star players and how to compensate them beyond just salary05:57 The importance of offering benefits to employees and how it can affect the perception of the firm10:00 The importance of flexibility in the workplace, including working from home, alternative schedules, and instituting a four-day workweek12:02 The importance of being honest and transparent with employees about the firm's goals and financial position14:03 Valuing employees' opinions and creating a comfortable environment for them to feel like they can talk to their employer17:39 Opening the books to everyone in the firm, from leadership to the newest employee, during an end-of-year retreat🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Michael:Website Instagram FacebookLinkedinYoutubeTikTokResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

As a law firm, managing emails can be a daunting task. With multiple team members receiving and responding to emails, it's easy for information to get lost in someone's inbox. In this episode, Jim and Tyson discuss the challenges of email management and offer tips and tools to streamline the process.One of the ideas proposed was routing all emails through one person in the firm, similar to a receptionist. While this may help with team communication, it could also create a full-time job and raise scalability concerns. 06:49 What if you route all emails through one person in a law firm? 08:12 The problem of having one person responsible for emails and the benefits of using team inboxes13:29 Tips on how to streamline emails, including setting up filters and reporting spam16:03 The problems with routing emails through Filevine and the benefits of using Zoho Team Inbox for email managementJim’s Hack: Mindset shift: Don’t be too quick to jump out of a team. Exit teams slowly. Tyson’s Tip: The hosts also recommend the book "A World Without Email" by Cal Newport for more tips on improving email management. By finding ways to streamline email management, your law firm can avoid information silos and work more efficiently.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

If you're a business owner, you know how important it is to rank high on Google's search results. But with the recent proximity update, things have changed in the local search world. In this episode, Seth Price shares his insights on how to navigate Google's proximity update and improve your local search rankings.According to Seth, the proximity update has rebalanced factors and made proximity to the searcher a significant factor in local search rankings. But don't worry, there are ways to counteract this update. One strategy is to diversify your risks by having multiple office locations. By doing this, you'll increase your chances of getting found in different areas and improve your local search rankings.Another strategy is to take advantage of new features in Google My Business profiles, such as posts and neighborhoods. By doing this, you can improve your rankings and get more visibility. However, Seth cautions that just because Google is doing something doesn't necessarily mean it will work.Seth emphasizes the importance of having an authoritative site and an office location to accelerate local search rankings. He also suggests focusing on signage and ensuring that the building you choose is not already saturated with competitors in your field.So, if you want to improve your local search rankings, make sure you listen to this episode and implement these strategies. 00:40 Google's proximity update and its impact on local search rankings04:03 The local ranking factors that Google considers07:12 The importance of having multiple office locations to counteract the effects of Google's proximity update 10:15 The importance of service areas in local search rankings and how they can help counteract the reduced radius from the home office 16:02 The impact of Google's proximity update on local search rankings and the importance of having satellite offices🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Seth:WebsiteTwitter FacebookLinkedinYoutube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Have you ever considered building a niche law practice? Ashley did just that and has found great success in her niche dental law practice. Ashley's unique background as a former legal assistant turned attorney and touring musician has given her the confidence and skills to build relationships with clients and create great content for social media.Ashley's decision to pivot from litigation to a niche dental practice was driven by the pandemic and a desire to explore other areas of law. She took advantage of a regulatory sandbox in Utah and used social media and referrals to bring in clients. Ashley's workshops with dental lenders, brokers, and CPAs have also been successful in bringing in clients.Now, Ashley is looking to expand her dental practice around the country by hiring attorneys in other states to work as of counsel. Her niche dental law practice has been lucrative and has led to many referrals from lenders, brokers, and other professionals in the dental industry. If you're considering building a niche law practice, take a page out of Ashley's book and use social media and referrals to bring in clients. And don't forget to create great content that showcases your expertise and builds relationships with clients.02:17 Working as a paralegal for 10 years before attending law school 05:28 Pivoting from litigation to a niche dental practice, including the challenges of working during the pandemic08:15 Bringing in clients through social media and referrals09:21 Niching into dental law practice11:24 Utah's regulatory sandbox, which allows non-lawyer ownership in law firms and sharing of referral fees18:29 Expanding her practice around the country by working with attorneys in other states19:15 Struggling with creating content Jim’s Hack: Using Pip Deck cards to come up with story structure. Pipdeck.comAshley’ s Tip: Email hack: Check your email 3 times a day for 30 mins each time. Tyson’s Tip: Bill.com for employee budgets - a credit card on steroids. getdivvy.com🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Ashley:WebsiteInstagram Facebook Linkedin Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you looking to create a more cohesive and successful law firm? Ron Payne's presentation at MaxLawCon 2022 sheds light on the importance of core values in guiding the direction of a law firm and creating a positive work environment.Ron emphasizes that core values should be more than just words on a wall, but should be integrated into the hiring process and daily operations of the firm. He shares his own core values, which include honesty, respect, family first, teamwork, and lifelong learning. These values guide his hiring decisions and help him create a positive work environment.Ron also discusses how he uses core values in his job ads to attract candidates who align with his values. This has resulted in more qualified candidates and better hires for his firm. He also advises being selective with clients, only working with those who align with the firm's values and prioritize their family and children.Ron reminds listeners that core values are an ongoing process of learning, innovating, and striving to be better. By incorporating core values into a law firm's culture and operations, it can attract the right people to the team and create a more cohesive and successful firm.So, what are your core values? Consider identifying your "why" and defining the qualities and values you admire in your team, colleagues, and clients. Run these values by your leadership team and incorporate feedback, but do not compromise on who you are as a firm. Start the journey towards a more successful law firm today!00:38 The importance of core values in law firms and how they can help improve the firm's direction04:10 The process of choosing core values that match personality and where you want to be in three years06:09 The importance of honesty and respect in the workplace and how it can affect the firm's success10:35 How using firm's core values in job ads to attract qualified candidates who aligned with the firm's values12:32 The importance of core values in law firms and how it affects the type of clients they take on14:17 The importance of knowing your "why" and how it drives you to go to work every day16:49 How to define core values by identifying the qualities and values you admire and what you don't want to work with18:40 The importance of incorporating core values in law firms and how to share them with the team19:18 How he conducts team evaluations based on the core values of his law firm19:59 Suggests ways to market the core values of a law firm to stand out from competitors🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Ron:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedinYoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Starting a law firm right after law school can seem like a daunting task, but Kevin Cheney, a personal injury attorney from Denver, Colorado, shows us that it is possible to build a successful practice with the right mindset and skill sets. On the latest episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Kevin shares his journey of starting his own law firm and the challenges that came with it. Here are some takeaways from the episode:➡️ Seek out mentors and have a high risk tolerance. Starting a law firm right after law school requires a lot of courage and risk-taking. Kevin emphasizes the importance of seeking out mentors who can guide you through the process and having a high risk tolerance to overcome challenges.➡️ Be comfortable with asking for business. Getting clients is the hardest and most important thing any law firm does. Kevin advises being comfortable with asking for business and networking to build a client base.➡️ Create a mission statement, vision statement, and core values for the firm. Kevin stresses the importance of involving all staff members in the process and constantly reevaluating the firm's mission, vision, and core values to ensure they reflect the firm's goals and values. ➡️ Plan for growth. Kevin recommends creating a 10-year plan, a 5-year plan, and a 1-year plan, with a focus on the 10-year plan as success and growth compound over time. He suggests considering factors such as the number of staff and employees, practice areas, and offices, as well as the role of the firm's leaders and their workload.➡️ Invest in the personal growth of employees. Kevin recommends investing in the personal growth of employees through initiatives such as a book club to achieve growth and success.Listen in to this episode that provides valuable insights and tips for lawyers considering starting their own law firm right out of law school.01:55 Starting a law firm 04:40 The challenges of building a personal injury law practice and the necessary funds to handle cases effectively07:04 Should you open a law firm right after law school?09:55 The process of shifting roles in a law firm, the importance of focusing on the business for growth15:10 The importance of creating a mission statement, vision statement, and core values for a law firm21:56 The thing that’s holding you back from growth Jim’s Hack: Light Comes Through: Buddhist Teachings on Awakening to Our Natural Intelligence by Dzigar Kongtrul Kevin’s Tip: Invest in the personal growth of your team through a monthly bookclub. Tyson’s Tip: Case Text: Meet your new AI legal assistant. Cocounsel does document review, legal research memos, deposition preparation, and contract analysis in minutes - with results you can trust.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Kevin:Website TikTok InstagramFacebookResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you a lawyer looking to build a million-dollar law firm? Devon Slovsky's presentation on "Zero to 1 Million" provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to grow your firm. In her talk, Devon emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset and overcoming fear to take risks. She encourages listeners to implement good standard practices and warns that the bootstrapping early success is not sustainable in the long term, so there is a shift needed to uplevel.Devon also stresses the importance of systematizing processes and improving management skills to serve a wider client base. She advises on two basic tools to build out early in your law firm: a chart of accounts and a firm budget. Having these tools in place, even for small firms, will be essential for future growth and making accurate projections.Moreover, Devon shares some surprising things that financially improved her business, including hiring a professional accountant and having organized books and financial records. She also encourages paying yourself a market wage and providing benefits like health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance for your staff.So, if you're ready to take your law firm to the next level, take a cue from Devon and start implementing these valuable tips today.03:54 The importance of being prepared to pay market prices when starting a law firm06:09 The importance of paying yourself a market salary 07:43 Building a detailed budget and chart of accounts early on 10:53 Finding your firm's natural billing rhythm14:12 Hiring an expensive professional accountant 15:07 Market wage and the mindset shift that came with it15:50 Adding health insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits for your staff18:06 Starting with new clients to change their expectations🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Devon:Website Facebook Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you struggling to grow your business? Do you find yourself getting stuck in negative thought patterns that hinder your progress? In this episode, entrepreneur and bestselling author James Ashford shares his insights on how to improve your mindset and achieve business success. Here are five tips inspired by his interview:➡️ Have a dream and a goal that is beyond your means: According to James, having a big dream and a goal that seems impossible can push you to do better and achieve more.➡️ Simplify your business: James suggests automating processes, outsourcing non-core tasks, and creating a culture of autonomy to help you focus on the key things that need to be done.➡️ Focus on delivering exceptional experiences to your customers: By focusing on results rather than just delivering services, you can stand out from the competition and command higher fees.➡️Let go of past negative experiences and surround yourself with positive influences: James emphasizes the importance of rewiring your core belief system to improve your results and achieve success.➡️ Block out distractions and focus on the task at hand: To achieve big outcomes in short timeframes, James suggests ignoring everyone and being comfortable with being ignorant to people during times of absolute focus.By adopting these tips and focusing on improving your mindset, you can overcome challenges and achieve success in your business. So, what are you waiting for? Start implementing these tips today and see the results for yourself!02:01 Meet James, successes and fails 07:08 When you do not have the right systems and people in place07:47 When you spread resources too thinly 10:39 How a scarcity mindset can lead to undermining11:35 The importance of simplifying a business16:17 The challenges of running a professional services business21:52 Helping firms increase their fees24:50 The importance of working on your mindset Jim’s Hack: Pick an anthem of the day song to listen over and over to help you focus. James Tip: achieving big outcomes in short timeframes: ignoring everyone and blocking everything else out.Tyson Tip: book "Make Your Bed" by Admiral William McRaven, which offers tips on how small things can change your life and maybe the world. Speech at graduation of Texas on YouTube Books:Selling to Serve: Sell Your Accounting & Bookkeeping Services with Unshakeable Confidence for More Than You Thought Possible by James Ashford Untapped: Break Through the Fear & Grow Your Revenue from Existing Clients by James Ashford Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon SinekTwo Lengths of the Pool: Sometimes the simplest ideas have the greatest impact by Simon Hartley Implementing Value Pricing: A Radical Business Model for Professional Firms by Ronald J. Baker Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by Admiral William H. McRaven🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with James:Website Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedinYoutube GoProposal Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

If you're a law firm owner looking to create a firm that doesn't require your constant presence, take a page out of Jordan’s book and start implementing the strategies he talks about in this episode, today. This podcast episode is a presentation from MaxLawCon22 about running a law firm that doesn't require the owner's constant presence. Jordan, shares his experiences, processes, and strategies for creating a successful law firm that allows for remote work and delegation of tasks. He emphasizes the benefits of having more family time and empowering his team in his absence and also discusses the importance of:➡️Creating standardized processes and procedures➡️Delegating tasks to specific team members➡️Implementing marketing strategies to grow the business. With hard work and dedication, you can achieve a work-life balance that allows you to focus on what matters most, all while growing your business and serving your clients to the best of your ability. Enjoy!03:19 Taking a 14-Month road trip 04:46 Jordan describes his weekly schedule, including meetings, networking, and social media, and how he prioritizes his to-do list06:45 The benefits and drawbacks of running a law firm remotely, including more family time and team empowerment09:38 Process for training employees remotely, including screen recording and transcribing procedures12:49 Difficulties of networking and childcare while running a law firm from the road14:09 Start with the most time-consuming tasks17:06 Marketing strategies, including recording videos, social media, re-engagement, and advertising20:31 Outsource marketing tasks 🎥 Watch the full video here.Connect with Jordan:Website Instagram Linkedin Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Are you tired of the same old methods of communication in the workplace? Do you find it difficult to express your stress levels or workload to your boss? Look no further than the "red yellow green" system!Jim and Tyson, hosts of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, discuss the benefits of this simple yet effective tool. By rating yourself on a scale of red (over capacity and stressed), yellow (pulled in several directions), or green (everything is good), you can communicate your current state to your team without feeling the need to filter or explain.One of the real powers of the system is the pause between when the question is asked and when the employee answers. It allows for a revealing question and answer into what's going on in their life if they choose to share. This system helps reveal problems in the machine and helps leaders address issues quickly.The hosts emphasize the importance of digging deeper if someone reports being in the red, and checking in on their well-being outside of work as well. They also suggest using the system in one-on-one meetings or team meetings, but not necessarily in daily huddles.The "red yellow green" system promotes a positive work culture and addresses employee needs. It's a simple tool that allows for connection and helps introverts and high fact finders connect with others. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed or pulled in several directions, use the "red yellow green" system to communicate your needs effectively.08:36 The ‘Red Yellow Green’ system, which is a simple tool for checking in employees' emotional well-being and workload capacity.15:33 Digging into Red Jim explains that if an employee reports being in the red zone during a Red Yellow Green check-in, it's important to follow up with them separately to address their concerns.16:22 ‘Red Yellow Green’ system in their office, which allows employees to share where they are at in an honest way without feeling the need to necessarily filter or explain.22:31 The importance of checking in on whatever that thing is that is important, whether it be work, health, or family, on a regular basis to avoid getting skewed.Jim’s Hack: The benefits of fasting, not for religious reasons but for body and focus reasons, as it is a great tool to use if you have a hard day coming up or need to be at your best.Tyson Tip: The importance of checking in on a regular basis: work, exercise, fun, family. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

As a lawyer, the pressure to succeed and maintain a certain level of professionalism can be overwhelming. The recent suicide of a fellow attorney who was publicly called out in a Facebook group for being disbarred is a stark reminder of the need for mental health awareness and self-care in the legal profession.In addition to the stress of practicing law, running a law firm, and paying off student debt, it's important to recognize the need to charge a fair price for legal services to avoid undervaluing one's services. But what about the adversarial nature of the profession? Why do attorneys feel the need to be so aggressive towards each other? It's important to resist the urge to pass on negative information about other attorneys and instead reach out with kindness and support.At the end of the day, mental health and fairness should be at the forefront of every legal practice. Let's strive for growth and success while also taking care of ourselves and each other.04:30 How suicide can be prevented by reaching out to those in need.08:58 The differences in how each state handles bar complaints and the surprising automatic bar complaint for malpractice10:19 Undervaluing one's worth, and the importance of making a viable living19:50 Being kind and supportive to fellow attorneys, even if they have been disbarred or suspendedJim’s Hack: Book by Dr. Ben Hardy and Dan Sullivan 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing LessTyson’s Tip: Be kind to each other. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call 988. https://988lifeline.org🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In a world where technology is rapidly changing the way we live our lives, it's no surprise that the legal profession is also evolving. In a MaxLawCon 22 presentation, Ryan McKeen talks about the future of law and how lawyers can stay ahead of the curve.The key to success in the legal profession is to focus on:➡️ efficiency and organization➡️ acquiring online real estate➡️ well-organized tech stack with data at your fingertipsJust like in a game of chess, lawyers need to think several moves ahead and anticipate what their next move will need to be for their law firms. The demand for legal services will only increase as society becomes more complex, with lawyers embracing change and experimenting with new approaches —- we can stay ahead of the curve.So, are you playing checkers or chess? The legal profession is changing, and it's up to lawyers to adapt and evolve. With the right mindset and a focus on efficiency, the future looks bright.01:26 Efficiency is the macro trend 06:35 Consolidation is a macro trend 08:33 Are lawyers safe?10:04 The role of lawyers in the future 12:26 Building your brand 16:12 Efficiency in the legal profession 17:08 Opportunities for law firms 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Ryan:WebsiteInstagram Facebook TwitterYoutube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Wondering if you are doing a good job as a lawyer? Wanting to quit, give up and close up shop? You are not alone. Today's guest Greg Steele shares his story of startup, struggles with self-doubt, confidence, and owning his own law firm. Maybe your challenges are not external but internal, like Greg? Listen in to how Greg reached out to peers, found his community, let go of a practice area that was draining his resources and how being part of the Maximum Lawyer Guild has helped him achieve success. Let’s get started.01:14 Greg's journey to becoming a family lawyer 03:04 Struggling with self-doubt and confidence 08:01 The importance of having a community of peers to share experiences and gain new perspectives.08:33 Expanding your mindset09:46 Growing your team13:18 Letting go of a practice area 16:34 Revenue growthJim’s Hack: Find content ideas by using Google's "People also ask" feature.Greg’s Tips: Book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" by Amy Morin Tyson Tip: Use Apple iphone automations to send yourself text messages for reminders etc. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Greg:WebsiteInstagramFacebook LinkedinResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

What are some ways to add to what you are already doing? Client intake form, listening to their story and asking questions are some ways that Josh talks about how to add more value. Not only to your practice, but also to your clients life!In today's episode, we're sharing Josh Rohrscheibs’ presentation from MaxLawCon 2022. Where Josh shares the reason why he is doing this, what he is doing and how all these slow down details are making a difference to his clients. Listen in.00:43 Helping clients and having a serendipity moment - connecting to referral fees?!05:33 Ask what else is going on in your clients life? - add a client intake questionnaire09:06 Focus on how and your clients can be of value to each other12:50 Creating a referral hub 18:52 Q and A 🎥 Watch the full video here. Connect with Josh:Website InstagramFacebookLinkedinYoutube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Becoming a lawyer is a reality shock transition from school to the office. This is a transition Stephanie, today’s guest, did during the covid years and the reality of a lawyers work was discouraging - in the isolation she felt. So she posted her thoughts and feelings on LinkedIn and the response was incredible. Jim and Tyson talk to Stephanie today about the effects of isolation in the workplace and what we can do as law firm owners to help with that. Listen in! 3:26 Why become a lawyer? Was law school what you expected?6:05 The post where Stephanie shares that she’s lost her spark as a lawyer 7:53 Trigger point to raise your hand and say “yes” I’m struggling 11:15 We are all connected but we don't share the toughest parts of our lives 12:27 I’m struggling more than I lead on - How are you doing now?14:42 I wonder if it is the profession of being a lawyer that makes you feel lonely?17:19 What are you looking towards for the future? 18:52 What advice do you have for law firm owners - when they need to figure out who is struggling and what can leadership do to help lawyers who feel isolated 20:45 What can you do to increase connectivity with a virtual office Jim’s Hack: Time insights from Google - How do you spend your time? Stephanie's Tip: Book: Designing Your Work Life: How to Thrive and Change and Find Happiness at Work: Bill Burnett here. Tyson’s Tip: Fill Ethic requirements for at the end of the year with Downing Law Group here. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Stephanie:LinkedinResources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

There is one thing that will give you a little more of that freedom that we crave as owners of our firms. And in the pursuit of freedom the secret comes from --- customer service! Make it your secret weapon and that will help you get over the mindset of selling your services. Within customer service there are three things that have really helped today’s podcast guest, John Ting. The three topics are: marketing, fees, and delegation. So let’s get started. 2:47 When people keep price shopping 3:37 Retaining their attention 8:18 Have you ever had a potential client ask: “What are you going to do for me?” 10:32 Having transparency with your practice 11:55 All about fees!16:19 Having a shared email inbox, and what that looks like🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with John:WebsiteLive ShowInstagram FacebookLinkedin Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Building a new business or shifting to a new business model? How do you get started? How can you make the processes easier? How can technology help small law firm owners?In today’s episode Jim and Tyson are talking to Dorna, CEO and founder of Gavel.io, a no-code platform for building document automation and client facing legal products.Prior to starting Gavel, Dorna was a litigator at Sidley Austin. There in her pro bono practice, she worked with legal aid organizations to build a web application for domestic violence survivors to complete and file their paperwork, which led to the idea for Gavel. And the rest they say - is history. Listen in. 01:48 Leaving the law firm life05:10 Tech start up process is a lot like starting your own law firm 06:57 When you might need to build out a system 09:30 Use cases examples — including horse law?11:40 What most lawyers don’t understand about what is coming …13:20 The way we work is going to change15:40 How can technology help small law firm owners disrupt?18:07 How Dorna spends her days wearing all the different hatsJim’s Hack: Using an app called Streaks that allows you to put in 24 different things that you want to keep track of daily. You can set up a timer for everything and have fun tracking your progress. Dorna’s Tip: Have the motto (for your startup) of: think big, start small and iterate rapidly. Tyson’s Tip: Jason Selk released a new app called Level Up Game Plan that works in your browser to help you learn and implement Jason’s 3 minute and 40 second, cognitive -science-based daily ritual to live a more purposeful life.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Dorna:WebsiteInstagramTwitter Linkedin Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

After outsourcing her SEO and digital marketing for seven years, Billie Tarascio, founder of My Modern Law, decided — never again, it wasn't working for her law firm and her numbers proved it.It's really hard to know if what you're paying for digital marketing is actually bringing you business. You’ll get impressions, you'll get page rank, you'll get subscribers. You can look at it to see how your social media is doing. You might see which keywords you're ranking for, but being able to say that your marketing is working for you is two different things. As in Billie's case — while her social following number was climbing — her lead numbers were going down. That’s when she decided to bring her marketing in house and really focus on 5 key areas to move that lead number. Listen in! 01:39 Look at your leads 04:25 The 5 new marketing areas that Billie is focusing on➡️ TikTok - cons you need to post 4-6 videos a day ➡️ Pro Bono Day - con getting lawyers to show up ➡️ Free Facebook Group - con harder to grow, pay to manage ➡️ Meetups - con ➡️ Online events - ➡️ Podcast - build referral network11:58 Branding photo - think of your visuals is a key strategy 14:18 What are your KPI’s?! 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Billie:Website PodcastTikTok InstagramFacebook YoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn 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 are combining forces with another terrific legal podcast, Everything Except the Law, with host Nick Werker, who is interviewing Jim and Tyson! In this episode we're going to be learning all about the origins of Maximum Lawyer, and of course Jim and Tyson will be sharing some of their top law office management tips.From:➡️ The headaches and heartaches that happen when starting your firm➡️The biggest financial mistake that lawyer make ➡️Most common lawyer marketing mistake➡️The most valuable thing you learn from another lawyer➡️What is on the horizon and is the future of law We have a lot to cover, so let’s get right into it.01:10 Meet Jim and his starting point for building his law firm 02:55 Meet Tyson and his starting point for building his law firm 04:30 Starting Maximum Lawyer - talking about the headaches, heartaches when starting your law firm 07:30 Running a free Maximum Lawyer facebook group 10:16 Interactions with other lawyers on the podcast #yikes!13:38 The biggest financial mistake that a lawyer can make 16:28 Most common lawyer marketing mistake, that is the most frustrating thing see 18:16 The most valuable thing you learn from another lawyer in Maximum Lawyer20:15 What is on the horizon — the future of law 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect With Answering Legal:WebsitePodcastFacebookTwitterLinkedIn Instagram TikTokYouTubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Looking to set up a virtual system that runs without you? That runs like clockwork? Listen to today’s episode with Regina Edwards, as we share her 2022 MaxLawCon presentation about the automation you can set up to qualify your leads, create a smooth client journey and to maximize your time wherever you are in the world. Regina walks through the basics setup and intentionality behind her automation system. And while there is work in the set up, as Regina said, if you don’t execute — it doesn’t matter what your plan was. So get your note taking app out as she dives into her intake and litigation automation processes. 01:50 Virtual lawyering!02:55 High Level overview of intake06:10 Streamline your intake with a CRM 10:30 Declining potential clients that are not a good fit an easy way 11:33 After the intake call, what do you do?13:07 How do you enforce team consistency? 14:27 Litigation workflow 16:19 What can you automate? 19:35 Creating a discovery workflow Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Regina:WebsiteFacebook Linkedin Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

What pieces do you need in place to start your law firm? What is the thought process and mindset that gets you to “take the leap”? What foundations would you need to get started? In today’s episode Jim and Tyson are interviewing Josh Rohrscheib the new law firm owner and start up of Onward Injury Law. Josh started his own firm recently — and as he says in this interview there are so many great things about starting your own firm including starting with that blank canvas. Having the ability to take what you love to your new start up and leave what you don’t like. This and more is what we are talking about today! So listen in. 01:09 Josh's big news - He started his own law firm with people that he loves working with and hiring one of his best friends as his marketing director! 02:00 The thought process about hiring a marketing director right out of the gate - which is - What if I could put someone with 40 hours behind them in this area that they are an expert in?!04:15 The Genesis, thought process and planning to go out on your own and how being comfortable can be a crutch 06:44 When you are questioning your impact 08:32 How are you feeling, being 2 months into owning your own firm? 10:16 Decision making behind the naming the new firm - Onward Injury Law 12:29 The planning that went into the starting of the law firm 14:29 What’s it like starting out with a blank canvas?16:11 What needs to take place for you to know that this was the right move 17:50 Having a mindset to focus on the good Jim’s Hack: If you work out at the gym keep an eye out for the people that are working hard and give them a thumbs up. Josh’s Tip: 1. TextExpander Course for lawyers 2. Lainer Trail Academy MasterClass: a three day masterclass for lawyer 3. ”This is Water” speech by David WallanceTyson Tip: Switchmail.com - The easiest way to securely send business mail online. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Josh:Website InstagramFacebook LinkedinYoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Building a firm and starting a firm is not easy! But what Bill is going to cover today is easy. It's easy to learn. It's easy to do. And it will have a disproportionate positive impact on your business. The reason this stuff works is that it goes to the core of any successful business, which is client happiness! That is at the core — If your clients are happy, they will go out and rave about your business and any people they talk to.If those people need help in the same area in the future, they are the easiest leads to convert. Let’s think about client happiness in a different way. There are two components to client happiness.ObjectiveClient expectationsThis and more is what our podcast guest Bill Farias talks about today in this throwback MaxLawCon 22 presentation. Listen in!3:13 When what you get falls short of what you were promised! 8:02 Not properly managing and meeting people's expectations 8:58 Using a formula to manage clients expectations 10:25 Step 1 - If you do the work up front …10:40 Step 2 - Humans want to make other people happy = Operations - Process - Costs 14:12 How to get started and making a game plan16:53 Tools🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Connect with Bill:WebsiteFacebook LinkedinYoutube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Is it realistic for a law firm owner to strive for a law firm that runs without them? Jim and Tyson have changed their thinking around this topic of a law firm owner working towards the goal of being only in the owners box. Is this possible? It’s an interesting idea, however, we don’t think it's really possible for a law firm owner to be in the owners box only and run a highly successful firm that you can scale. You probably could get most of the way there, but the nature of what we do requires that we be deeply integrated into the firm. There are some exceptions but not many in today's world, and we don't think it's realistic to expect that you are going to be in the owners box and be able to just let the firm run itself. This and more is what Tyson and Jim discuss in today’s episode. Listen in!4:23 There are too many moving parts for you to be ONLY in the owners box 5:56 When you are so disconnected from what you are running #yikes!10:16 Your most valuable time is …15:00 Looking for a reset button, and coming back with a fresh set of eyeTysons Tip: Read The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market Itself by John Jantsch 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

When your personality and your professional life do not align with who you are, it causes friction. In today’s episode Elise Buie is pointing out the strengths of embracing your unique qualities. What is the impact that your uniqueness will have? Professionally and personally?Elise unpacks the effects of being your authentic self — and how that will uplevel your emotional intelligence as a leader. Listen in to this MaxLawCon presentation, if you are ready to dig deep into your authenticity and uncover it! 01:48 When your personality doesn’t really match what it “takes” to run a law firm04:06 When your inner critic is loud - How do you turn that into something positive and motivating for you? 06:43 Lean into your authentic self?!10:04 As a law firm owner, you have such a unique opportunity to model something different …15:07 Getting into a owners mindset by …16:35 What is that minimum standard of care!?19:17 Being an emotionally intelligent leader26:33 Treating people a different way than we are taught in law school 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. https://youtu.be/KOb1oD84f-wBooks Mentioned: ➡️ Fair Play A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do by Eve Rodsky ➡️The Fair Play Deck: A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important By Eve Rodsky ➡️Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World by Eve Rodsky➡️Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown ➡️Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Othersby Stephen M.R. Covey ➡️Radical Candor: Fully Revised and Updated Edition: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean by Kim Scott ➡️ Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't by Simon Sinek Connect with Elise:Website Instagram FacebookLinkedinTwitter Pinterest Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Just getting started in your own firm? Wanting to uplevel your firm and grow faster? Today’s episode has Jim and Tyson in the interview seat as they are guest’s on Kara Vaval podcast: Laptop Lifestyle Lawyer. Listen in as Tyson and Jim share their starting points of their firms, as well as the start of Maximum Lawyer Podcast and Group Coaching (the Guild) With their:➡️ organic coaching growth and direction taken from what people wanted➡️ to breaking up a law firm partnership ➡️to going from broke to 50+ team in a now thriving companyJim and Tyson are sharing all the gold nuggets here. Including their top three tips on how to move from starter firm to upping to your next level, best advice. 06:39 Jim being a quick start nine from the Kolbe testing and why personality testing might have the answers for team members10:19 Considering a partnership in owning a law firm?! Here’s Tyson’s advice!13:45 Serving law firm owners through community, coaching and conferences19:42 Changing law firm owners lives by being in a positive mindset community and being vulnerable 28:39 Beginner law firm owner — what are the top three growth tips for getting to the next level 30:55 Fear is the thing that stop most people from taking the leap 36:39 A streamlined process to identifying your support team 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Connect with Kara:Podcast Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

If you want to become the visionary of your law firm, there is this whole “big relationships" responsibility that falls on your shoulders as the business owner. The three top ways to super charge your relationships and networking efforts are: ➡️ being a giver➡️ being a connector➡️ being the go to expert of your area Listen in as Joey deep dives into each of these three ways you can network easily, with a mindset shift, and practical action steps to get started today! 01:45 Meet Joey 03:16 There are three things that you need to become in order to be a better networker - Number one: you need to be a giver - look for reasons to give encouragement 8:46 Number two: is to be a connector12:25 Number three: be the go to expert in your space15:00 There is a large responsibility that falls on your shoulder as a law firm owner so a way to help is to make those connections!Book:The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Acer Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Joey:WebsitePodcastLinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

When you reach that point in your business that you are ready to hire an associate — How do you make that decision? How do you make sure the payment is there? How can you make the process smooth? What if you are worried about what you will do with your time after to make your hire? What will you do if you are not sure if you have full time work guaranteed? Do you ask your new hire to bring in new leads of their own? This is what Jim and Tyson talk about and coach Jeremy through as he troubleshoots the next steps that he needs to take in his business as he scales up the work to more than he can handle, and hires an associate. Listen in to Jeremy, Jim and Tyson as they walk through how Jeremy can avoid mistakes of the past, where 80% of his work was reliant on one client referral, and what Jeremy and his firm do now to make sure that his sources are well diversified and ready for his new hire. 01:39 Meet Jeremy and his law firm that he started in 2015 and a reset in 2019 05:16 How did Jeremy get 20 referral sources?06:31 Advice for people to ask for referrals?09:01 Topic of the day - What is the right way to bring on and pay an associate? And the reality of owning a business 13:28 Where does the fear of not hiring come from?15:25 Using Profit First in your business17:00 Should I expect an associate to bring leads of their own?! What associates want - and what you need to do … 20:03 The first cycle of hiring and the fear that comes with it 22:47 Subconsciously allowing our own capacity, to limit our business development activities 27:00 Having incentives for your employees to work for you …28:30 Start making “finding clients” a part of your week right now even before the associate is hiredJim Hack: Read the book: The Third DoorJermey’s Tip: The Guild - Read the book: The Power of One More Tyson’s Tip: For law firm owners that want to build a culture of learning - start a non-fiction book club like: Becoming Bulletproof 🎧Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here🎥 Watch the full video on YouTubeConnect with Jeremy:WebsiteInstagramFacebook LinkedinResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Feeling some days like an imposter? We get it! And feel it too. In today’s episode, taken from MaxLawCon 2022, our guest Alexis Austin is teaching us all about using that feeling of imposter syndrome and working with it to make your law firm a better business. Not only does Alexis go over HOW you can embrace this feeling that most of us don’t want to feel but she also goes over why it’s a good thing and what we can look for when we feel this way. Hint: it’s a red flag to investigate and improve an area on your business on what she call “the 3 Pillars.” Listen in!02:44 Flip the script on your imposter feeling syndrome and trade your resource for this … 04:17 The three pillars of your business and how to hone in …05:40 The first p - Product as legal services 07:51 The 2nd pillar - People and what they care about; flexibility, workspace and non-attorney to name a few …11:16 The 3rd pillar - the Process … let’s make it easier! Links Mentioned: UpWorkFivver Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business Paperback by Gino Wickman The E-Myth by Michael Gerber QR Code Generator 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. 🎧 Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.Connect with Alexis:Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Twitter Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

People share their struggles here in the Guild and we want to have space on the show today for people going through a struggle right now! BUT, while we empathize and encourage each other, we don’t want the work to stop there. We want high expectations and problem solving space made to work through the struggles as well. So let’s talk about holding these two truths here on the show today. Listen in if you are having a hard time running your law firm today. 04:11 When sharing your struggles — there is power into admitting you have a weakness. But let’s not lose sight of our goals.06:18 Remember that social media is not real! 07:13 It’s harder when you have young kids … 08:53 There are fake coaches out there, that make business seem easy 11:20 Getting the momentum going because you have so much going on you don’t know what to do first13:34 How to push yourself BUT not be to hard on yourself …16:14 Looking forward to the goal that you want to achieve and how THAT is tied to the daily tasks = you’ve got to think this through 17:54 You need to prioritize what you are doing everyday and hack the white space …Jim’s Hack: Social media isn't bad and it's okay to consume it, but why not use it as motivation to create a piece of content and post it … And THEN go look at social media Like a reward after the work.Tyson’s Tip: Give yourself a pouting deadline – So if you make a mistake, if you screw something up, give yourself a certain amount of time to pout about it. And then once that time passes, you move on. Athletes use this in both wins and losses, so you can use this too. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Your ideas are worth millions of dollars! You have so much that you could do! But is this true? Sure, maybe your ideas are WORTH millions … but they will never make you a cent if they are not executed. Execution is the key to any great idea. In today's episode, we're sharing a presentation from Max Lock Con 2022 with Tyson speaking about the topic of “Why Your Ideas Don't Matter”. Not only does he go over what to do with your ideas and the process you should put your ideas through in order to see if you should act on them - but he also gives you tips and tricks to work through the execution phase of your ideas … which is key to making you those millions. Grab your notepad and pen and get ready to be inspired. 1:00 Having an idea box that makes you millions? 4:35 Lawrence Barnet is a great story of a great idea —That turned out to be a really bad idea that ended up causing deaths … similarly one of your GREAT ideas could cause the destruction of your law firm 6:47 We spend all this time in the area of having ideas - we should take one or two ideas and focus on the execution stage 7:23 What do you do when you have an idea? Create a battle plan 8:19 Battle plan roadmap 9:43 Put it on your calendar - instead of trying to fit it in here and there. 11:43 Follow ideas that you have a passion for - make sure you are thinking them through 13:55 Improve an existing idea - and focus on the execution of it 15:09 Share your idea16:46 Act now! Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes.🎥 Watch the full video.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

What are the challenges that lawyers are facing this year? What about the challenges that are the remnants of the pandemic? What will the future of 2023 and beyond hold for law firm owners?These are some of the questions that Jim and Tyson answer as guest on Molly McGrath’s podcast Hire and Empower with MollyListen in! 00:27 Where do you see an opportunity and best practices in the post pandemic world? 04:04 What do you offer a team to grow themselves, and how to KEEP a team? 09:25 What if you are afraid of the “virtual” team? You can’t see what they are doing!! 12:49 When you can’t find an associate where you live, what do you do?13:25 What happens when law firm owners don’t change their mindset 15:37 What does it mean to be more effective as a law firm owner? Do this exercise… 22:44 How do you get comfortable with letting go of tasks to a team - Tips from Jim and Tyson on how to let go. 33:33 What does a successful lawyer look like?! Books Mentioned: Think and Grow Rich: The Original: An Official Publication of The Napoleon Hill FoundationTopgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching and Keeping the Best People Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders🎥 Watch the full video on Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes. Connect with Molly:PodcastWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedinResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

What if you knew the day that you were going to die? What if you gave your life your best shot because you knew that your time was limited? What would you do differently? What would you change in your law firm? Who would you call to make sure you talked to today? In today's episode, we're sharing a presentation from Max Law Con 2022, where Jim gives his talk - “Why are you waiting?” Which encourages you to live today with the mindset of your finite time and asking the important question of how would you change what you do today? How would that encourage you to make decisions and say “No.” to certain things? How would it make you step up and say “Yes!” to other things a lot quicker. What is important to you? Listen to this episode and be encouraged to move forward fearlessly. 2:00 Being present and in the moment7:20 Let’s talk about saying yes and how every decisions is effected9:30 We are a limited amount of time — Suppose this is the last year? the last day? What would you do and who would you call? Why would you not do it today?Remember that everything you are doing is important but remember that you only have one shot at your business, your life, your family so give it your all and make it the best that you can. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here Jim’s Hack: Read Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

After handling his wife’s immigration papers, lawyer Erick Widman had a fire lit in himself to niche down to family and business immigration. His law firm is now 10 years old, with all the ups and downs that come from being an entrepreneur and owning your own firm. One of the biggest challenges Erick faced was being unprepared for how difficult it would be to handle employees. And all of the coaching you have to do for the employees - and so Erick became a high performance coach. How do you manage people all day? How do you manage all the different personalities you work with? How do you come to grips with that (especially if you are an entrepreneur)? That and more is what we are talking about today. Let’s listen in. 02:00 Meet Erick where he was a part of the minority group in school, was an exchange student in Japan, and taught law in Hungary where he met his now wife. 4:25 Experiences from Japan helping Erick become a better business owner. 5:19 What's your favorite part of owning a law firm? And what’s the least favorite part of owning your own law firm?8:00 Managing people on your team better even when you are an introvert … 9:54 Becoming a high performance coach started when Erick realized I don’t need to play the same game that other people are.12:15 Reading the happiness advantage — training yourself to find the positive - becoming the positive person in your life and making the positive things come out!13:35 What has been the biggest challenge for you when running your own firm? 15:28 What most immigration lawyers don't know about marketing and being an entrepreneur. 18:02 Talking about vision - have you done the vision work for your firm? Have you placed value on that? Jim’s Hack: Read the book by Napoleon Hill “Think and Grow Rich'' - it’s a little woo woo and a little outdated but the central message makes it worth it. — and that message is — That anything that we want to have happened has to begin as a thought and that the only changes that happened in the world happened as a thought and our job is to keep that thought alive until it manifests itself into an action. Erick’s Tip: Watch the documentary “All or Nothing Arsenal” which has a soccer coach rally the leadership of a failing team.Tyson’s Tip: Use an app to place the text on the bottom of the marketing video you created for social media called CapCut with a free and paid version. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube or read here.Connect with Eric:WebsiteFacebookTwitterYoutubePersonal WebsiteResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Marketing your own law firm is an ongoing job for us entrepreneurs. A job that RizeUp Media has taken off owners plates, as they offer marketing services. In this episode Travis and Vaidas deep dive into the do’s and don'ts for lawyer websites. As well as short term and long term marketing strategies according to your firm's needs. Let’s dive in!1:12 RizeUp Media’s sweetspot and how they help lawyers market themselves!2:47 What does this “help”look like for lawyers? 4:28 Step one: you need to know your marketing need …9:20 Lawyer websites done INCORRECTLY! 🫣15:22 How different is better than better —- but what about the things that are similar on lawyers websites!?19:40 Tips for people who need to get cases in the door right NOW!Jim’s Hack: Use the app Read Wise which takes all your Kindle reader highlights and it will email them! Which is great to retrigger some of the thoughts that you had about the book you read. Travis’s Tip: Make sure you are tracking all of your different campaigns separately. You need to KNOW where your people are coming from.Vaidas’s Tip: Answer the phone when it rings with a human! After all the work and money you’ve put into marketing make sure this next step is in place. As well as, know how your staff is interacting with your potential clients.Tyson’s Tip: Use the Google Chrome extension called Checker Plus for Gmail. It allows you a quick peek into your email. You can send out a quick email or check a top priority email without getting sucked into email. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube or read the show notes here.Connect with RizeUp Media:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedinTwitterResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Taking the leap into running your own law firm is scary. We know it! In today’s episode Jim and Tyson chat about the top six things they love about being a law firm owner and why they would never go back. If you are thinking of going off on your own and starting your own firm, or maybe you just need a pep talk to keep going the entrepreneur lawyer course — this episode is for you. It’s okay to be afraid of failing, but don't let that stop you.Listen in!1:55 - Number One: Autonomy & freedom! This is the top reason Jim and Tyson love being their own boss. To be able to leave the office at any time for any reason is the best part of owning a law firm. 4:06 - Number Two: Not having a boss! There is no one telling you what to do and we think this is a priceless reason to own a law firm. Add the joy back into your life by being your boss.7:56 - Number Three: Knowing how much you make is directly tied to your work! This involves your ideas, your strategy, and how you implement them. NOT about working harder and faster. It’s a powerful mindset and energy that sets in after you get the first few clients, that it’s up to you to make happen. 11:03 - Number Four: The creative and problem solving aspect of owning your own firm! You are the one that gets to spot issues (and have other people fix them) and this exercises a creative part of your brain and spirit. This freedom also comes with the caveat that you also get to make the decision to change your mind! 13:56 - Number Five: We are building! Everyday that goes by we are building a business that we can watch shift and grow and evolve. 16:53 - Number Six: Competing with yourself and always trying to up your game! You are always trying to improve all aspects of your law firm. Doing better than we did before, which is a huge motivation for continuing on. Jim’s Hack: Find yourself a good friend! It’s invaluable. 🎥 Watch the full video of Jim’s transformation and encouragement here. Tyson’s Tip: Take the time to survey clients via a call or email. The data is invaluable. With these questions: On average how do our clients feel about our communion. On average, how do our clients feel about how we respond to their questions? On average, how do our clients feel about the trustworthiness of the firm? On average, how do our clients feel about the professionalism of the firm?🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. 🎧 Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Ready to get control of your demands and distractions? Then you need to meet today’s guest, Mridu Parikh.The founder of Life Is Organized, Mridu is a time management guru passionate about teaching business owners how to focus, get out of the weeds, and take back control of their day. Her best-selling book, Accomplish It, and Productivity On Purpose podcast share simple strategies to ditch mental drama – from procrastination to perfectionism. Mridu's teachings on mastering tasks and habits have been featured in The Huffington Post, Forbes, US News & World Report, and Real Simple.When she’s not wrangling a list or schedule, you can usually find this former professional organizer turned productivity pro with her two teens and one husband in Nashville enjoying a Malbec2:24 How Mridu started productivity and time management 4:25 When you are ready to go for the week and you’re feeling super motivated but get hit with a problem in the office first thing Monday morning — What do you do?! 6:05 How do you move into a more mindful morning routine? 7:20 How much of the “ideal” morning routine is total nonsense? 11:11 The top productivity tip to change someone from a super procrastinator to someone very efficient is … 14:56 All about people being control freaks! And tips for letting go of the perfectionism 17:15 Recommended productivity tools to help other people! 19:07 Tips for the end of the day work routine23:23 Managing the things that are out of your control and frustrating because it throws everything off Jim’s Hack: Set Loom at 1.7X for listening speed.Mridu’s Tip: “What will make me feel most successful when my head hits the pillow tonight?” ask yourself this question everyday. And use a Timecube like this one: https://amzn.to/3RD44pd to help you stay focused. Tyson’s Tip: Have an agenda for each meeting you have in the calendar invite. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/uqomzUDiam4Connect with Mridu:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Where is your best dollar spent in marketing your law firm? What do you need to have in place before you get started? What are the biggest marketing mistakes lawyers need to be aware of? This and more is what our guest, Chris Casseday gives advice about on today’s podcast episode. Chris is the director of operations at GNGF. He specializes in creating strategic marketing plans for law firms across the country.Over the past decade, Chris has helped drive millions of dollars of revenue for clients and is a strategic marketing leader over 15 years of SEO and is Google ad certified. Seeing his client's online presence and revenue growth motivates Chris to work with energy and passion every single day. 2:45 Meet Chris 4:27 Where is the best dollar spent for the next 5 to 10 years? 6:36 What are some of the things structurally that people need to be thinking about before marketing?8:33 What is a marketing funnel with strategies and tactics that need to be thought through? 10:32 How do you move the wrong people out of the funnel and why is this important?11:37 Web 2.0? Is it a thing?12:29 Let talk about the mindset of leading with value first …15:00 What to use as a lead magnet? Is there something working now?18:03 2 to 3 biggest mistakes that lawyers make in marketing …20:06 Is Google getting worse?22:16 The importance of small victories when marketing Jim’s Hack: So for my hack of the week, I want you to think like an Eagle Scout. They have to do a project. A project they can not do all by themselves.They have to get help. So ask yourself — Who can I get to help with this? What can I delegate and how can I get different people involved in the project? Chris’s Hack: Schedule your 2023 and beyond, from goals to marketing meeting, Then pull in help when you need to, but if you don't schedule that meeting, it's gonna be March before you know it, and you're gonna be behind the eight ball and not reach your goals for 2023. Get it done! Tyson’s Tip: Audit the potential new client experience from the leads perspective. How easy or difficult is it for them to reach out to you? I would assume that all of us will probably find that it's not nearly as good as what we would hope. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Chris:WebsiteInstagramTwitterLinkedInFacebookResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

What if you could grow your leads, following and relationships with clients using social media marketing that cost you nothing? That is what our guest on the show, Kathleen Martinez did with TikTok. Showing off her funny, controversial, and passion for immigration law, Kathleen has grown her TikTok following to over 800K+ by showing up consistently and being herself. In this episode she goes over tips and tricks she’s learned along the way of growing her TikTok following as a law firm owner. She also dives into an easy way you can get started today on social media. Including biggest marketing challenges and making sure you set up an easy funnel for your leads to reach you AFTER they watch your videos and consume your content. Listen in!1:54 Meet Kathleen2:58 How to be a full-time virtual law firm?! 4:07 What would be your biggest challenge as a law firm owner?! Including the biggest mistakes on TikTok …6:02 TikTok process from Kathleen … including a call to action 10:38 How long until you see traction on TikTok12:55 How to post on TikTok AND Instagram … 13:46 Using TikTok as a funnel 14:36 What's upcoming in TikTok land?! 16:23 TikTok as a search engine?! And will TikTok overtake YouTube 18:57 Starting out on TikTok?! Listen to Kathleen’s first steps here … Jim’s Hack: Jerry Seinfeld quote from an interview that he gave with a Harvard business:“It's very important to know what you don't like. A big part of innovation is saying, you know what I'm really sick of? For me, that was talk shows where music plays. Somebody walks out to a desk, shakes hands with the host and sits down. How are you? You look great. I'm also sick of people who are really there just to sell their show or. So what am I really sick of? Is a great place for innovation to begin.”So I just love that we can ask ourselves “What's something that's annoying me or that I really don't like?” and then go against the grain and do something else.Kathleen’s Tip: Do not be afraid to not only use social media, BUT be yourself on it! There are no judges on TikTok, their just regular people who wanna get to know you as a person, also as a lawyer. So show up as “yourself!” Tyson’s Tip: A trick to “be yourself on social media” is to visualize yourself being yourself and being that positive presence, in front of the camera. It's an effective and simple tool that I recommend.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Read the show notes over at: https://maximumlawyer.com/kathleenmartinez486 Connect with Kathleen:Website > www.martinezimmigration.netInstagram > https://www.instagram.com/attorneymartinez/Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/martinezimmigrationglobalYoutube > https://www.youtube.com/c/AskTheImmigrationAttorneyTikTok > https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneymartinezResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Do you have a deep desire to travel the world? See different places? Most importantly, meet all the different people? For some people traveling the world is on their bucket list of what they will be doing when they retire.Today’s podcast episode guest Don McClure took a different approach and sold his house, his cars, packed up his family and now slowly travels the world. All while running his own law firm. To hear:➡️ Why he made this switch➡️ What made him finally take a step towards this dream ➡️ What his family all sold to get out of the US ➡️ Where he is living now ➡️ How is it physically possible to run a law firm that is stationed in a different time zone than you … Then listen in. 🎧1:05 Meet Don5:31 When off on an adventure, what do you do with your house? And the office? And your cars? 6:49 The decision making process: from law office to living aboard 9:20 How clients are reacting to the BIG move - how do you tell them? 11:34 Marketing your law firm while on a “World Tour” 13:31 How do you deal with the finances and banking? 14:48 Things that surprised Don from living a laptop lifestyle 16:12 Favorite moments on the World Tour trip so far? 17:30 What are some steps that people can do to get ready for a World Trip with the family. 18:43 Challenges when traveling and practicing law20:13 Was there any time that you wished you were in the States? And do you wish to move out of the States permanently? 22:52 Coordinating with a team when you are in different time zones? Jim’s Hack: A Quote from Guy Kawasaki from Tim Ferris's book, Tools of Titans: https://amzn.to/3Gk9yjB“If you run into an asshole in the morning, you ran into an asshole. If you run into assholes all day, you are the asshole.” Don’s Tip: Listen to James Schramko and his one gem strategy where he talks about “Owning the Racetrack”. And with your business this means NOT building a platform on Facebook only, but what are the things you can control? Marketing to my past clients, my present clients, and even my future clients. Those are things that I can control: https://amzn.to/3ifoeITTyson’s Tip: Use Cam.link: https://amzn.to/3Qg69a8 — to turn any camera device into a streaming device. It allows Tyson to connect his LUMIX camera to my computer with an HDMI cable and stream from his camera. Order, download and go for an easy tech double duty solution. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DDdGA1gJP_4https://maximumlawyer.com/donmcclure485Connect with Don:WebsiteFacebookYoutubeTravel WebsiteTravel TikTokTravel FacebookTravel InstagramTravel YouTube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Let’s talk about running a law firm but instead of talking about running it the “right” way — let’s talk about what NOT to do and the mistakes that Jim and Tyson have made. Here are six mistakes that cost them financially that they wish they could go back and fix. Hopefully you find this helpful and hopefully you can shortcut some of these mistakes to save yourself the financial headache. Mistakes of: ➡️ Starting your own firm and not knowing your first hire➡️ Riding a financial roller coaster ride of “rich” to “broke” ➡️ Confusing people with your marketing message ➡️ Hesitating with hiring a team ➡️ Being the #allthethingslawyer2:57 Set up your books and hire a bookkeeper on day one … DO NOT WAIT! 5:48 Niche down as much as you can as early as possible8:18 Let go of the niches that your heart is not in, it’s not worth hanging on and screws up your marketing with mixed messages about what you do11:26 Waiting too long to hire a team of people to help move the firm forward 15:26 Know your numbers. What numbers are important? What numbers aren’t important? What do the important numbers mean to you and your firm, both in the short term and the long term? 18:16 Not paying yourself a salary Jim’s Hack: Read a book called Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. Tyson’s Tip: Need a pump up of motivation? Go to YouTube and search “I Want More Levels with Kevin Hart.” 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

If you’ve been around Maximum Lawyer for a hot minute you may have seen and heard about Jim’s health transform this past year. Losing 75+lbs in the last four months with the coaching help of our guest today, Charles D'Angelo. Charles knows first hand what it's like to feel stuck, once weighing 360lbs as a bullied teen. He took charge of his own life, dropped 160lbs, and for the last two decades has been on a mission to help others reclaim theirs. His unique coaching program focuses on changing your mindset so that you can change your life. It’s recognizing that you have to set aside blame and excuses, and ask yourself the question “How am I gonna move forward?”Listen to this episode where Charles shares the first three steps you can take today to start making changes in your life for the future you want. Which will uplevel everything. Your home life, work life and everything in between. Let’s dive in. 01:50 Charles journey from a 360lbs teenager to a decision to life changing result03:53 Charles’s unique approach to a healthy life 08:01 How to get people motivated to change ... The core issue is NOT what you think12:10 Helping other helpers become more effective and more efficient 16:37 Let talk about negative self-talk …19:43 Why you really need someone you can trust to talk to … a.k.a sanity is best outsourced.21:26 Cool tools that Charles would recommend to people … and it’s not what you think Jim’s Hack: Sweat, sweat, sweat. That 5:00 AM on the treadmill. That is you telling yourself, you're a priority! Charles Tip: Step one: Write down all the things that you'd like to see happen in your life. Step two: Go through and label each item on your list with how many years it will take you this creates a vision for your life. Step three: Start reading about the topics of the plans on your vision list to shorten the time it takes to get you there. Tyson Tips: In the Apple watch, when in the, fitness app, you can turn your dial whenever, you're running and it shows you what zone you’re in especially handy if you want to do some zone two training, 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nYd_UUd-lD8Connect with Charles:WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutube TwitterResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Ever thought about buying or selling a law practice?! Our guest on the podcast today, Tom Lenfestey, helps lawyers buy and sell law practices. Law firm real-estate anyone?! It's a topic that people ask us about all the time and it's interesting because one thing we always hear people say is, “I wanna sell my firm. I'm gonna make it to some name that doesn't have MY name in it.” It’s like the branding and naming is the afterthought to what your end goal with your law firm is. If you are opening a law firm, what's your exit strategy? This and more is what we talk about in today’s episode. Listen in!Episode Highlights:01:30 Meet Tom and hear how he got started in the Law Practice Exchange04:15 Why it doesn't work for lawyers to sell their practice and just walk out the door, like a dentist05:50 What mistakes do lawyers make at the beginning when they found their firm AND what structural naming issues pop up when people want to get out. Tom’s advice:Have clean financialsSet up a firm brand that is apart from youBuild out your systemsTrain your peopleTrain and operate people on those systems10:35 How do you tell people you are selling your law firm practice? 13:26 What should people that are thinking about taking over a practice of another think about and ask about?17:13 What are some red flags you want to look for when you are thinking about acquiring a law firm?20:13 What is it like to work with Tom and his team to brokerage a deal and acquire a law firm Jim’s Hack: Find what motivates you! For me its reading books that get me fired up, like: “The 12 Week Year” or “Zone To Win”. You got to fill your brain with positive and idea generating material. Tom’s Tip: Read the book: Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You by John Warrillow Tyson's Tip: Read the book: “Measuring what Matters” By John Doerr. It's about how to track things in your business. What you should and shouldn’t track. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Tom:Website Twitter Facebook LinkedinLinkedin with Tom Youtube Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Ever wonder what name you should name your company? If you rebranded your law firm, what would you name it? And why?! Today we are talking with our naming guest expert, Alexandra Watkins who’s claim to fame is being responsible for naming Wendy's “Banconator!” In this episode Alexandra goes over tips for naming your business with a memorable name. There is a process! Then she goes over the mistakes that you need to avoid when naming your company. Jim and Tyson also talk to her about why a name that is reflective of the company is so important and not naming your law firm after yourself is a great way to get started. Listen into this valuable episode and get the creative marketing juices flowing. Episode Highlights: 00:56 Meet Alexander03:02 The qualities of a good brand name … hint, it’s not your name!07:24 What NOT to do when naming your business11:18 What to do when your exact match for a domain name is gone13:03 The thought process to develop a good names 14:12 How to change your brand name midstream17:09 The importance of not being boring …Jim’s Hack: Post regularly on LinkedIn (Mon-Fri) and see the surprising benefit of what happens and that is the awesome resumes that the lawyers and paralegals submit to your company!Alexandra Tip: To test your brand name to see if it passes the “test” use S.M.I.L.E. and S.C.R.A.T.C.H. technique (listen all about these technique in episode 481) Tyson’s Tip: Use a bland white ceramic cup to drink your water or coffee from so that when you are on videos for marketing or on Zoom meetings you don’t trigger people with your Starbucks!🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here.Connect with Alexandra:WebsiteLinkedin Book Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn