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11/09/2017

Ep. 77 - The Serendipitous Solo Attorney- with Andrew Sindler

Whilst working for a non profit, Andrew Sindler began his solo practice as simply a side gig. After the non profit went out of business, Andrew was left with his solo practice still going strong, and made the transition. Andrew talks about how he uses technology to create a thriving practice and how to address budgeting with an ever unpredictable income stream.Resources: Connect with Andrew: [email protected] | andrewsindlerlaw.com Law Offices of Andrew N. Sindler LLC on Facebook Andrew on LinkedInJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle  Production & Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
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28/08/2017

Ep. 76 - Scale Your Small Firm with Efficient Systems - with Jeffrey Katz

Jeffrey Katz had an inauspicious beginning as a solo practitioner (with an exceptionally interesting first referral case) and grew to own a thriving practice with five attorneys and five CPAs. Jeffrey chronicles his journey and shares the systems he uses to make his firm more efficient and bring more value to clients.Resources: Connect with Jeffrey: 240.743.5408 | [email protected] Join Entrepreneurs’ Organization Practical Planning System - Estate Planning Software for Attorneys HotDocs - Document Automation SoftwareJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle  Production & Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
44m
21/08/2017

Ep. 75 - A Book, a Show, a Podcast, a Conference - with Victor Medina

Today we welcome back third-time guest Victor Medina, an estate planning & elder law attorney, a financial planner, the creative genius behind MacTrack Legal, an author, and more! We discuss how law entrepreneurs can pursue long-term personal and business growth, his new gig hosting the radio program and podcast Make It Last, and what you can expect from this year’s MacTrack Legal conference (October 19-21 in Orlando, FL). One of the best talks last year was about how to write a book to promote your business and establish yourself as an expert. Victor is going to share this talk again on August 24th for FREE – sign up at globalmacit.com/mactracklegal. If you attend you will receive a discount code for this year’s MacTrack Legal. Resources: Sign up for Victor’s webinar on August 24th, 2017: mactracklegal.com/booktalk Listen to Make It Last Radio Learn more about MacTrack Legal 2017 - October 19-21 in Orlando, FL Read Victor’s books:   Make It Last: How To Get, and Keep, Your Legal Ducks in a Row Make It Last: Ensuring Your Nest Egg Is Around as Long As You Are   If you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services. -- Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web...
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14/08/2017

Ep. 74 - Why Rookie Business Owners Should Hire a Coach Early - with Ross Albers

Today we’re going to learn about a novel (but common-sense) business strategy that Ross Albers implemented to grow his solo practice into a successful small firm: the early use of a business coach. Many lawyers don’t consider hiring a coach until late in their careers, but Ross shares how it helped him improve in every facet of business ownership (and why he wishes he’d hired someone even earlier).We also look towards the future, and consider the role video may play in attorney-client communication.Resources: Learn more: RossAlbers.com | YouTube Work with David Kelly on The Growth Coach Watch “Harry Beckwith - Selling the Invisible”Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle Production & Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
35m
31/07/2017

Ep. 72 - Scaling & Staffing a Small Boutique Firm - with Spencer Hecht

Spencer Hecht scaled a solo practice into a small boutique family law firm, with three associates and a handful of other staff members. We dig deep into when Spencer knew it was time to hire his first associate, how he finds employees who are a good fit, and how he created an incentive program that allows his staff to “put some skin in the game.”Resources: Learn more about Hecht & Associates: HechtAssociates.com | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn PCLaw - Firm management & billing software Remote Desktop ConnectionJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle...
44m
24/07/2017

Ep. 71 - How to Find the Best Virtual Assistant Match - with Katie Gutierrez Miller

Katie Gutierrez Miller is the Founder and CEO of Assistant Match, one of the very first companies to offer virtual assistants. Assistant Match is unique in the VA space because all of their assistants are educated and based in the United States, and for many professionals that is an important consideration.We discuss building a remote business, how virtual assistants can support law firms (in many different ways), and when virtual assistants make financial sense. (We didn’t go to law school to do data entry, did we?)If you want to work with Assistant Match, the first hour is on Katie! Tell them you heard about Assistant Match from the Law Entrepreneur and they’ll take care of you.Resources: Learn more at AssistantMatch.com Connect with Katie: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Hire a great virtual Paralegal: ParalegalConsult.com Hire a great virtual Bookkeeper: SusieQBookkeeping.comJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at <a href="http://spotlightbranding.com/tle/" rel="noopener...
38m
10/07/2017

Ep. 70 - Report: How Small Law Firms Succeed Under the Pressure of Today’s Challenges…or Fail

Neil is solo discussing a recent Thomson Reuters State of U.S. Small Law Firms Study Report titled&nbsp;“How Small Law Firms Succeed Under the Pressure of Today’s Challenges…or Fail.”&nbsp;This episode explores the biggest challenges small firms face today (and potential solutions), how the firms surveyed in this report define success, and Neil’s criticisms of the report.Resources:Apply to TBD Law 3&nbsp;- Lawyerist’s Summer Conference (St. Louis August 27–29, 2017)Read the report:&nbsp;“How Small Law Firms Succeed Under the Pressure of Today’s Challenges…or Fail"Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast,&nbsp;please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also&nbsp;head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com&nbsp;for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors!Daylite by Marketcircle&nbsp;– business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPadsSpotlight Branding&nbsp;– Web presence and branding for law firms&nbsp;Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by&nbsp;Podcast Masters
48m
26/06/2017

Ep. 69 - Demystifying Appellate Law & Leveraging the Cloud - with D. Todd Smith

Neil chats with D. Todd Smith, Founder of the Smith Law Group, one of the country’s top boutique appellate firms. We dig into what exactly an appellate practice is, how it fits into the industry as a whole, and how new law school graduates can leverage the many resources available today.Resources: Follow Todd on Twitter: @dtoddsmith Read Todd’s blog: Texas Appellate Law Blog Learn more about Smith Law Group RocketMatter - Legal Practice Management and Billing Software Nozbe - Task managementJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
47m
19/06/2017

Ep. 68 - Law Office on a Laptop: Solo Success & Mobile Law Practices - with Catherine Hodder

Neil chats with Catherine Hodder, formerly a Principal at a mobile law practice and currently a Principal and Author at Go Solo For Success. Catherine discusses launching a successful mobile law practice, designing a business to support her lifestyle, and aligning their mission with a business niche. She also shares tips that will help solo attorneys launch successfully, find inspiration, and achieve work-life balance.The second edition of Catherine’s book, Law Office On A Laptop: How to Set Up Your Own Successful Mobile Law Practice, just launched on 6.15.2017! Pick it up for even more advice, resources, and inspiration.Resources: Go Solo For Success Law Office On A Laptop: How to Set Up Your Own Successful Mobile Law Practice by Catherine Hodder Esq. &amp; Kelly C. Sturmthal Esq. The Florida Bar Practice Resource Institute Dropbox QuickBooks The Gen Why LawyerJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones,...
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05/06/2017

Ep. 66 - 3 Principles to Drive Business Growth Through Trust & Referrals - with Stacey Brown Randall

Neil chats with Stacey Brown Randall, a champion of solopreneurs and small businesses who helps people accelerate business growth by nurturing better relationships that generating more referrals.You will learn a little insight into how most people make purchasing decisions when it comes to professional services, why trust is the most important factor of business-client relationships, and Stacey’s 3 Platinum Principles™ for Referral Generation.Stacey was kind enough to put together some helpful resources for The Law Entrepreneur audience. If you go to growthbyreferrals.com/tle, you can download The Seven Deadly Sins of Generating Referrals, join the Referrals Without Asking Facebook group, and learn more about Stacey’s various programs.Resources: Connect with Stacey: StaceyBrownRandall.com | Facebook | LinkedIn Join Stacey’s Facebook Group: Referrals Without Asking Find more resources at growthbyreferrals.com/tleJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads <a href="http://spotlightbranding.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
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29/05/2017

Ep. 65 - How Virtual Practices Lower Overhead & Drive Revenue - with Jared Correia

Neil chats with Jared Correia. He is the Founder &amp; CEO of Red Cave Consulting, a subscription-based business management and consulting practice for solo practitioners and small law firms. He shares how lawyers can apply systems that drive efficiency (and revenue), why we should be designing practices with the end in mind, and how firms can lower their overhead by leveraging technology &amp; remote employees.Resources:&nbsp; Learn more about Red Cave Consulting American Bar Association’s Twitter in One Hour for Lawyers by Jared Correia &nbsp; Read Jared’s columns: Managing on AttorneyAtWork.com &nbsp; Law Practice Confidential on Lawyerist.com &nbsp; Team communication software: Slack Team management software: Asana Password Manager: 1PasswordJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads <a...
51m
15/05/2017

Ep. 64 - What Tomorrow's Solo Law Firm Will Look Like

Neil chats with Chad Burton, CEO of CuroLegal and a former litigator who developed one of the nation’s first “new model” law firms, which leveraged cloud-based technology and modern business practices in one lean, virtual platform. He has his pulse on all of the new technologies and will offer you a glimpse at the Ghost of Law Yet-To-Come.They discuss catching the entrepreneurial bug, growing a solo firm in a non-traditional manner, how technology can help you look at business in a new way, the future of virtual law, and standardizing the solo law firm model.Resources: CuroLegal NYSBA’s LawHUB - Everything you need to run your practice, all in one place Run a modern firm with ABA BlueprintJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms - Get a FREE web assessment at spotlightbranding.com/tle Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
53m
08/05/2017

Ep. 063 - Collaborate Towards Success - with Joryn Jenkins

Neil chats with Joryn Jenkins, who has been a government attorney, big firm attorney, medium firm attorney, small firm attorney, law school professor, and solo practitioner. Her firm, Open Palm Law, now specializes in collaborative divorce.They discuss how the collaborative process works, why it’s less stressful on families (and attorneys), how outsourcing will help you manage a successful law firm, and Joryn’s writing process (including how she is able to write a chapter on the drive home from work).Joryn has training in the Columbia, Maryland area on May 11th &amp; 12th. You can sign up for this training by emailing her: [email protected] Thursday, May 11, Joryn is teaching The Collaborative Professionals Friday, May 12, Joryn is teaching Solo &amp; Small Firm Lawyers Resources: From Rookie to Rainmaker: How to Grow Your Law Business: Volume 3 (Open for Business) by Joryn Jenkins Download a free eBook: Creating a Workplace Conducive to Collaborative Practice Browse Joryn’s other books Learn how a collaborative divorce attorney can help youJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between
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24/04/2017

Ep. 62 - You're Getting Married and Starting Your Firm Together?

Neil chats with Manny &amp; Rada Machin, a husband and wife legal team who launched their own small firm out of law school. We explore the challenges of running a small firm, the unique challenges of running a business with your spouse, and how small firms can leverage technology to cut costs &amp; improve the client experience.Resources: MachinLawFirm.com Virtual Offices &amp; Staffing Services: Intelligent Office Regus Case Management Software: MyCase Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
46m
17/04/2017

Ep. 61 - Leveraging LinkedIn and The Growth Coach

Neil chats with Ingar Grev, managing director of The Growth Coach franchise in Washington, D.C., and a LinkedIn ProFinder. If you want your law firm to grow and profit, then you can’t have your hand in every part of the business, every single day. It’s just not sustainable.Ingar shares how you can build a sustainable business, use technology as a solution, and leverage LinkedIn for business growth.&nbsp;Resources: Learn more at DCGrowthCoach.com Contactually (CRM &amp; Contact Management) helped Ingar increase a client’s sales by 37%, and add 5% to their margin Learn how to grow your company online: Dot Com Secrets Mojo Global &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
44m
03/04/2017

Ep. 59 - Bootstrapping Solos to Success with Ernie the Attorney

Neil chats with Ernie Svenson, who helps solo lawyers and small firms make their practices more profitable and vastly easier to manage. Ernie learned early in his career that working harder doesn’t always lead to more success – and it can lead to burnout. We need to leverage tools that make work faster and easier.Today, Ernie teaches how you can leverage technology and strategy to lower your overhead, reduce stress, improve your brand, and enhance productivity.&nbsp;Want to learn more and make more money? Sign up for Small Firm Bootcamp. Ernie's one-of-a-kind program will get you access to a two-day live event (May 18-19, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana), the Law Firm Autopilot online course, live webinars, lifetime membership to a supportive community, and MORE.&nbsp;Resources: Sign up for Small Firm Bootcamp Check out the Law Firm Autopilot FREE mini-course Create a paperless Law Office: PaperlessChase.com Learn more about marketing with Lee Rosen: DivorceDiscource.com &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web
51m
27/03/2017

Ep. 58 - The Secret Behind SEO for Lawyers with Edmund Yan

Neil chats with Edmund Yan, a former litigation lawyer who transitioned to estate planning with no book of business. It’s always difficult to start a new practice, especially when you don’t start with any clients, but Yan is thriving. He built a strong referral network and implemented an effective digital marketing strategy, which made him more visible to potential clients… and his colleagues.Edmund now has a second business in which he helps lawyers and other professionals generate more traffic, leads, and business through digital marketing. In today’s episode, he explains the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) and the secret behind SEO for lawyers.Edmund also has a special offer for you: you will receive 50% off digital marketing services for the one month by contacting Edmund and mentioning The Law Entrepreneur podcast. You can email him at Edmund (at) YanMedia (dot) com.Resources: Get a free consultation or website audit at YanMedia.com Receive 50% off digital marketing services for the one month by contacting Edmund and mentioning The Law Entrepreneur podcast. You can email him at Edmund (at) YanMedia (dot) com.Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms &nbsp;Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net" rel="noopener...
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20/03/2017

Ep. 57 - Pay Per Click Brilliance

Neil chats with Yan Roos, who is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and founder of Expert Engines. Using techniques developed while building national brands in the hypercompetitive consumer products space, his company has helped small and solo law firms in the most crowded markets in the US generate hundreds of thousands in case billings every year.Resources: Legal Marketing Fast Website To obtain a FREE copy of Yan’s book “The Legal Marketing Fastlane” go to: http://legalmarketingfast.com/TLE Yan will send you a hard copy of his book for FREE and all you have to do is cover the shipping costs. Email Yan at: [email protected] Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
49m
27/02/2017

Ep. 54 - One Year Thank You and My Gift to You

In this episode Neil marks the one year anniversary of the launch of The Law Entrepreneur with a few thank yous and his gift to you - the listeners. Hear how, based on what he has learned from his guests on the show, he launched a networking referral group and the step-by step actions he took to create the Sempai Networking Group.&nbsp;We want to recognize and thank two guys who make the show much more professional than it really is: Geoff Woods - The Mentee Podcast (www.menteepodcast.com) - season 2 now hosted by Adam Eidson My personal mentor and coach Really helped shape the purpose of the show and its direction Helped me launch and take the show to a higher level The One Thing Podcast (www.the1thing.com) - is Geoff’s newest project Cody Boyce Podcast Masters (www.podcastmasters.net) Engineer &amp; producer &nbsp;Neil references lessons learned from the following individuals and episodes: Successful solo/small firm attorneys Tom Simeone #1, Julie Tolek#30, Shawn McBride #50 Entrepreneurs Derek Coburn #5, Tom Lambotte #16, Steve Rile #48 Gadget/Service Folks Zvi Band #4, Larry Port #14, Amin Rahmani #41 If you’ve enjoJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy Instagramed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law...
32m
20/02/2017

Ep. 53 - How One Bar Association Aids Solos in the Business of Law

Neil chats with Catherine Sanders Reach, an alum of the University of Alabama (roll tide), and currently the Director of Law Practice Management &amp; Technology for the Chicago Bar Association.&nbsp;Resources: Chicago Bar Association - Law Practice Management &amp; Technology The fastest online meeting app, with powerful collaboration features and a simple interface that requires no training: https://www.join.me Make Amazing Videos with the Camtasia Video Editor Contact Catherine Twitter @catherinereach LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/catherinereach Email &nbsp;[email protected] &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
40m
13/02/2017

Ep. 52 - The Sales Lion Roars About Content Marketing

Neil chats with Marcus Sheridan, aka “The Sales Lion.” Marcus started River Pools &amp; Spas in 2001, and since has gone on to create a sales, marketing, and personal development blog The Sales Lion.&nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
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30/01/2017

Ep. 50 - Business Blunders When Growing Your Firm

Neil chats with R. Shawn McBride about the pitfalls of growing a practice beyond being a solo or small firm practitioner.Shawn McBride works with business owners that want to lay the foundation first and get their business going in the right direction or assess where they are and set the stage for a brighter future for their business. His goal is to educate his clients so that they understand the law and can make sound decisions on legal matters affecting their business.&nbsp;Resources: The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC “Business Blunders!: 10 Dangerous Business Mistakes and How to Protect Your Business So It Can Thrive!” by R. Shawn McBride &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramJoin Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal...
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16/01/2017

Ep. 48 - The Law Firm Growth Model - with Steve Riley

Neil chats with Steve Riley, attorney growth coach, lecturer, and author. Steve focuses on coaching &amp; mentoring attorneys in the growth of their practice.&nbsp;Four cornerstones of law firm development: Time Management &amp; Focus Client Development Cash Flow &amp; Profitability Fend &amp; Develop Staff &nbsp;Resources: Atticus is for attorneys who want to dramatically increase revenues, reduce their stress, and create a huge competitive advantage in their marketplace. The Busy Lawyer's Guide to the Laws of Practice Growth: A strategic guide for attorneys on how to accelerate a law firm and still find time for a great life. &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
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12/12/2016

Ep. 45 - Guiding Your Practice with Technology - with Mark Metzger

Neil chats with Mark C. Metzger, the Founder and Principal of the Law Office of Mark C. Metzger. Mark has more than 22 years of experience in the practice of law, and provides a complete range of estate planning services to individuals and families in Naperville and throughout the greater Chicago area. In today’s episode, Mark discusses the evolution of his law practice and the customer life cycle that drives it, technology in law, and coaching as a tool for growth.Learn more about Mark at MarkMetzger.net&nbsp;Resources: Filemaker - Create custom apps to meet your unique business needs TextSoap - Automate Tedious Text Document Clean Up SmartMarketing - We Help Lawyers Get New Clients SpeakWrite - Powerful Productivity Starts With The Sound Of Your Voice Atticus - Guiding Your Practice &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms &nbsp;&nbsp;Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast...
51m
05/12/2016

Ep. 44 - Dispersed Offices and Smartphone Apps - with Tom Martin

Neil chats with Tom Martin, an attorney whose residence is in Vancouver but whose office is in California. In other words, our first geographically dispersed guest! Aside from his practice, Tom has been developing internet-based products and apps for legal services.&nbsp;Resources: Lee Rosen - Divorce Discourse - https://divorcediscourse.com Box.com - Simple, secure file sharing and collaboration from anywhere - https://www.box.com Skype.com - Skype keeps the world talking, for free - https://www.skype.com/en/ Clio - Clio helps lawyers build a better practice - https://www.clio.com LawDroid - Incorporate your business on your smartphone for free,|no lawyer required - https://lawdroid.com &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms &nbsp;&nbsp;Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
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28/11/2016

Ep. 43 - Learning From A Legal Technology Trailblazer - with Nicole Black

Neil chats with Nicole Black, a Rochester, New York attorney and Legal Technology Evangelist at MyCase, web-based law practice management software. She's been blogging since 2005, has written a weekly column for the Daily Record since 2007, is the author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers, co-authors Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier, and co-authors Criminal Law in New York.She's easily distracted by the potential of bright and shiny tech gadgets, along with good food and wine.&nbsp;Resources: MyCase Cloud Computing For Lawyers by Nicole Black Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier by Nicole Black &amp; Carolyn Elefant Criminal Law in New York by Nicole Black &amp; Karen Morris Follow Nicole on Twitter Email Nicole &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.--Thank you to our sponsors! <a...
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10/10/2016

Ep. 36 - Sharon Christie - Another Nurse To Attorney To Entrepreneur

Neil chats with Sharon Christie, yet another nurse-turned-lawyer, about her transition from health policy to social security law, as well as her referral network, speaking engagements, and her use of an email system to maintain contact with her clients.&nbsp;Resources: The Accidental Entrepreneur: The 50 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting A Business – by Susan Urquhart-Brown www.needles.com www.gotowebinar.com www.infusionsoft.com &nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy YoutubeMy Legal Academy LinkedinMy Legal Academy Facebook PageMy Legal Academy InstagramIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating &amp; review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.&nbsp;--&nbsp;Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Market Circle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, &amp; iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production &amp; Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters
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12/09/2016

Ep. 32 – The 10 Favorite Podcasts of the Law Entrepreneur

Neil chats with himself this time around, and shares his ten favorite podcasts!&nbsp;The Law Podcasting Podcast - with Gordon Firemarkhttp://www.lawpodcaster.com&nbsp;Mac Power Users - with David Sparks and Katie Floydhttps://www.relay.fm/mpu&nbsp;The Smart Passive Income Podcast - with Pat Flynnhttp://www.smartpassiveincome.com&nbsp;Divorce Discourse - with Lee Rosenhttps://divorcediscourse.com&nbsp;Law Firm Marketing Minute - with Marc Cernigliahttp://spotlightbranding.com/the-law-firm-marketing-minute/&nbsp;Lawyerist Podcast - with Sam Glover and Aaron Streethttps://lawyerist.com/podcast/&nbsp;JD Blogger Podcast - with John Skibahttp://jdblogger.com&nbsp;The Mentee Podcast - with Geoff Woodshttp://www.geoffwoods.com&nbsp;Entrepreneur on Fire - with John Lee Dumashttp://www.eofire.com&nbsp;Mac OS Ken - with Ken Rayhttp://macosken.squarespace.com&nbsp;School of Greatness - with Lewis Howeshttp://lewishowes.com&nbsp;OnLine Marketing Made Easy - with Amy Porterfieldhttp://www.amyporterfield.com&nbsp;Mad Marketing - with Marcus Sheridanhttps://www.thesaleslion.com/mad-marketing-podcast/&nbsp;The Gen Why Lawyer - with Nicole Abboudhttp://www.genylawyer.com&nbsp;Join Lawyer Club FREE, where lawyers and law firm owners come to reclaim control of their firms and their lives! Plus, get the full list of Best AI Tools For Lawyers inside!Get in touch with Sam:MLA WebsiteLawyerClubPurchase Sam’s bookThe Law Entrepreneur websiteMy Legal Academy...
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