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

Let’s talk about design! Design is something that so many law firm owners don't spend enough time thinking about. ➡️ What does your design say about your company? ➡️ Should you create a brand book for your firm? ➡️ What are some design mistakes that you’ll need to avoid? ➡️ Does design really matter? ➡️ How often should you freshen up the look of your website? These are some of the questions that our guest — Lauren Felter is answering today. She's a design educator for non designers and a former ladder climber. She spent the first decade of her career overseeing marketing operations and technical systems for a university admissions office, while also teaching design as adjunct faculty. Then in January, 2020, after intense burnout and an identity crisis at the top, she decided to blow it all. And do it her own way. So she turned her highly sought after university design course into one specifically for professionals like lawyers and business owners who aren't graphic designers, but find designing an inevitable part of their regular to-do list. 02:06 Laura’s journey … and and getting results 09:19 Design tips that attorneys should know …11:51 Creating a brand book for your company 12:44 Design mistakes to avoid …15:34 Paying five bucks for a designed logo on Fivverr may not be a good idea … here’s why 17:52 How do you remove your personality, out of the branding? 20:01 How often should law firm owners be thinking about freshening up their look? Jim’s Hack: How often do so many of us feel like we have to justify taking care of ourselves to make sure that people don't think we're too highfalutin? We don’t have to justify ourselves to other people.  Lauren’s Tip: You are allowed to change your mind. If it’s not working or serving you right now you are allowed to figure out what's a better fit for you. Pivoting is not failure. Tyson’s Tip: Read the book Fascinate by Sally Hogshead to deep dive into creating an irresistible brand.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Laura:Website Instagram 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

Our guest today is Deanna Johnson. She's a new guild member here at Maximum Lawyer. She has been practicing law for five years. She started out doing community property litigation with a small firm of two guys who were experts in this area. After leaving this she went on to experience insurance defense and more. While this built her expertise and confidence as a lawyer for other companies — she always knew she wanted to go out on her own, and start her own practice.She thought it would take a long time to start but after finding the Maximum Lawyer Podcast and the Guild her plans have changed! She shifted gears and planned for all the things she needed to figure out before she quit her job before she went out on her own. Which she did!Join us in this conversation where she shares about starting your own business, quickly and successfully!03:25 The actual moment that it clicked … 04:29 First week on the job and where 90% of the work comes from05:53 Some mindset shifts, before going out on your own06:59 Exceptions vs. reality when going out on your own08:30 How did you pick your practice area? 11:40 What does your day look like? 15:15 Your first hire?17:46 Ideas for getting that revenue up19:15 Niching down your firm's practice21:26 Looking back, is there anything you would've done differently? Jim’s Hack: read the book called What's In It for Them? to get into author Joe Polish (co-host of the I Love Marketing Podcast) mindset of how important connections with other people are. Deanna Tip: Build connections by defining your target audience, then go do something you enjoy and have natural conversation with people. Tyson’s Tip: Use this easy editing app called InShot for assistance with editing your TikToks🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Deanna:WebsiteFacebook 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

Calling all lawyers — you might relate to this episode — when you've had a team member call you out. This happened to Jim the other day and in this episode he and Tyson reflect on what happened and the falling out because of it. It’s probably not what you think.It’s about numbers and it’s about keeping an eye on your firm's roles. Are they all filled? Do you need more people? What kind of people? Jim and Tyson fill in the conversation around what they do for the team and the numbers they track as well. (And you should be tracking too!) Let’s dive into today’s episode and wake up call. 04:59 RSF (relentless solution focused) and putting Jim in the hot seat today!07:29 When you have an entire system helping to sign up cases … this is what it looks like09:28 Starting in January goals … 11:02 Going back to numbers you need to track … according to Jim.13:45 Looking at season over season numbers17:38 Hiring a director of sales? Jim’s Hack: the Road Less Traveled by M Scott. Making the case that you need to be in therapy, like it's really about doing that hard work. it's a real clarion call to wake up and accept the fact that things are hard and then soldier on, hopefully with the help of someone that you can confide in and talk to and who's gonna call you out on your shit. Tyson’s Tip: Ask the question of “what can I learn from this?” to open your mind to learning.🎥 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

Did you know that it is human nature to think of adding things into our lives before we think about subtracting? Like when life gets stressful … we add. Or when work gets too busy - we add. Today we are excited to talk to our guest Leidy Klotz, author of the book “Subtract”. We talk about our instinct to add, and answer the question of “What if we thought about subtracting?” We talk about a huge physical example of subtracting (San Francisco freeway) and a subtraction checklist that we can use to cue ourselves to stop and think about subtracting as well. For example, Do you really need to go to that meeting? Or are you just a passenger? Join Jim and Tyson today as they deep dive into this idea of: “Why do we think of adding before we think of subtracting? And what can we do about it?” Because one of the biggest challenges with subtracting is that it's invisible to your calendar. So what are the benefits to you personally and to your business? Listen in and take notes. 1:11 Meet Leidy Klotz …04:28 Are we built to add? Is it a survival instinct? 06:06 The exercise of removing 5 things from your calendar every week AND the benefits!08:00 How do we stop so that we can  intentionally think about subtracting from our lives?10:16 Even after we do think of subtracting, it can be hard to execute — just like the San Francisco freeway …  here’s why …14:06 What is a checklist for subtraction? And what would be on it? 19:47 What are the recommended standards for when something should be eliminated for business and personal purposes?22:09 What about when you want to do a bunch of different things and you're trying to get it all done? (personal and business) 24:31 Time famine … and what we can do about it Jim’s Hack: Drink a gallon of water a day! Benefits = clear and healthy skin, less headaches and joint aches, plus more!Tysons Tip:  Pick one of the things that you’ve been putting off in your life and start doing it, but FIRST — remove 2 things from your calendar to free up your time to do the thing that you’ve been wanting to do.Guest Tip: If you like to read books, read anything by Eduardo Galiano because he wrote the best soccer book of all time called “Soccer and Son and Shadow”. Brilliant writer!🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube or show notes here: https://maximumlawyer.com/leidyklotz477/Connect with Leidy:Bio: https://www.leidyklotz.com/about-leidyWebsite: https://www.leidyklotz.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeidyklotzResources: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

Have you heard? NEW in 2023 we're adding 1/2 day workshops to every quarterly Guild mastermind!If you watched Jim and Tyson live in the Facebook group yesterday, they announced that we will be kicking things off in the new year with a Video Marketing Workshop to help you create an action plan to start your YouTube channel or improve your current strategies and systems. We've jam packed this 4 hour workshop to cover everything you need to know:Content CreationContent Calendar + IdeasBuilding a Tribe Using VideoStudio Setup EditingYouTube SetupDistributionRepurposing ContentEquipment ListLogisticsMastermind Schedule:Thursday January 19th, 2023 1:00 - 5:00 PM | Video Marketing Workshop6:00 PM | Welcome Dinner for you and a guestFriday January 20th, 20237:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Mastermind Day Member HotseatsView the full mastermind schedule here.Check out the Guild community for legal entrepreneurs here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

When one of your hacks turns into a smashing success … that’s what happened to today’s guest on the podcast. Keith Lee is CMO for a software company called Case Status. Through a phone app or website portal all law firm clients are able to check the status of their cases. Just like online banking.This eliminates roughly 85% of a law firm's inbound phone volume from current clients. With the support of the messaging system, calendaring tasks, reminders, e-signature, and stage levels, clients expectations are set about your firm's work and where everyone is in the process. This is not a case management system, but a client management system that we are talking about in today’s episode. Listen in as Keith goes over the 3 big reasons why you might want to check out Case Status to manage your clients. 01:18 Keith’s journey which a super weird non-traditional, legal career path03:08 Keith’s insights on what mistakes most legal tech vendors make when dealing with law firms and lawyers04:35 Making a career change …  15:06 What is Case Status? And how can it help lawyers? 21:14 What integrations come with Case Status  …Jim’s Hack: This week is a mindset shift from short patient’s levels, where if something doesn’t work you quickly jump over to the next thing, TO instead of jumping around — why not try staying the  course and see what happens.Tyson’s Tip:  A new website and app called Wombo, that takes words you give it and creates art about those words. It could do some fun social media things. Keith Tips: Check out Naval Ravikant, micro podcast series all about his fundamental strategies to build wealth over a long period of time. Listen to this gem in less than 3 hours! Perfect for any business owner. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Kieth Lee:Website TwitterMembershipCase StatusResources: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 happens if there is sudden death in your firm and what happens for planned succession? Steven McClelland joins us today for practical tips and valuable insight on this situation. Not only because Steven has dealt with this first hand in his firm but also because he believes that as attorneys, we have to come to the realization that we are replaceable. With a staggering stat of 72% of attorney’s not having an “after death” plan in place, he is on a mission to share how to make this practical and possible.01:05 Where do you start when it comes to getting prepared for:  When the owner of your firm passes away? 02:39 Meet Steven and why this is his passion 09:27 A couple practical actions are … 12:00 What about your spouse?15:40 These few documents are helpful …. 18:49 Where do you put your documents for people to access after death? 21:04 What about if the person doesn't actually pass? 23:10 What about your bills? Who pays them? How does this work out?28:10 If you put together ONE document for your firm … The most important document would be is …29:15 How plans for death affect the ways the people you love process through death. Jim’s Hack: Deep Questions Podcast by Cal Newport Guest Tip: Create a video of instructions for your team in case you die. Also think of creative ways to support and connect with your family and kids after death as well. Tyson’s Tip: Use this easy editing app called InShot for assistance with your Reels etc. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Steven McClelland:Website Blog 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

From a small immigration law firm job to one of the top 20 Business Immigration Lawyers in the Nation by HR Executive Magazine, Sameer thought he was at the pinnacle of success.Like many, Sameer felt like something was missing, and he was faced with learning more about himself which began his journey of self-discovery. Understanding who you are, which is an ongoing process, and how that work is instrumental to having a vision and building a business based on that vision is what makes all the difference.Going back to square one, he decided to branch out on his own and find that connection with his work. He soon realized that he valued three things: freedom, service, and being a disruptive force.Building from his own experience as an immigrant and corporate immigration expertise, Sameer works to help highly skilled immigrants that struggle to navigate the severely arcane immigration system.2:17 need to fit in6:38 helping individuals11:16 I don’t have to do it all myself14:51 decision to niche down19:06 I just start talking about this24:03 there’s so much moreJim’s Hack: People always say, “I don’t know what to do.” If you find yourself in that situation, Les Brown said, instead say to yourself, “If I did know what to do, what would I do?” Presume you do know what to do, and just do that.Sameer’s Tip: Check out the chrome extension PDF Friendly. It makes any web page print friendly & PDF.Tyson’s Tip: When evaluating anything, always start with the positive and then move into the negative. This mindset shift is hard to change because it goes against nature. Don’t ignore the negative; just practice starting with the positive. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Sameer:WebsiteLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

He is the CEO of Connecticut Trial Firm and attorney of the highest bodily injury verdict in the State of Connecticut!With a dollar amount in mind, Ryan and his partner set out with a specific goal in mind about five years ago when it all began with his client, but this verdict certainly exceeded expectations.Something that may surprise many is that Ryan had no doubt about his goal. He set out knowing that his goal was going to happen but also knew it was going to take a significant amount of work and skill.One of the great things about Ryan is that he understands that clients are scared, hurt and confused, which is why he represents individuals every day against multi-billion dollar corporations that are focused on profits, not people.Being the first person in his family to graduate from a four-year college, Ryan has dedicated his life to putting law into plain English. 2:35 we want a $10 million jury verdict6:23 we were not established11:03 we really wanted to understand what they went through14:07 initial demand of $60 million19:51 I was in court sobbingJim’s Hack: There’s no substitute for looking out into the future deciding where you want to be, writing it down, and then working backward to build the infrastructure to get where you want to be.Ryan’s Tip: Even if something feels out of reach for you, believe in yourself. Surround yourself will better people, go for it and figure it out because you can do it. Everything is figuroutable!Tyson’s Tip: For visuals and recreations, check out highimpact.com. For animations, check out https://www.totaltrialsolutions.com/animations/🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Ryan:WebsiteLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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 find yourself being all in or all out?In this episode, Jim and Tyson discuss going from one extreme to another.Going beyond what is reasonable on one end to then changing your mind and heading in the opposite direction can be challenging to deal with in any law firm. While there are many people with this type of personality, one of the most important things is to have someone who can help balance you out.It’s essential to think about making progress by moving more toward a smooth and steady path instead of swinging from one extreme to the other.2:36 walk a little faster Hacking6:15 take violent liking to things10:15 you’re not just one dial14:35 picture yourself as the whole team17:25 not being on either one of those extremes20:42 what were the things you needed to know thenJim’s Hack: Check out the Netflix documentary called 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible. It’s about a fearless Nepali mountaineer, Nimsdai Purja, embarking on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the language learning app Pimsleur. Learn to speak a new language in just 30 days.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

Gary’s lightbulb moment was when he was working as a personal injury attorney. He quickly realized that smarts didn’t matter as much as how one chooses to run their business.From there, his knowledge and expertise in the intake arena took off, and he began consulting with law firms. Gary is now the proud founder of Intake Conversion Experts, LLC, Principal Consultant at Maximum Intake Consulting Inc., Managing Partner at The Falkowitz Law Firm PLLC, and as his kids would attest to, "The Loudest Guy In The Room".He authored the book, The Complete Guide to Law Firm Intake, which is a great read for all personal injury law firms spending money to generate leads. Gary has also started a coaching program called The Intake Playbook.In this conversation, Gary shares his story, the truth he teaches to help law firms fix their intake, as well as doing everything you can to sign as many potentially good clients as possible.2:23 the lightbulb went off 6:48 teaching law firms how to run a business11:41 that is fantastic14:17 how much money they're wasting  19:15 this is 100% sales26:23 make them subject matter experts 30:35 trying to provoke thoughtJim’s Hack: Check out the book Zone to Win: Organizing to Compete in an Age of Disruption by Geoffrey Moore. Established firms and companies need to play offense and defense and maintain their current position while innovating. If you stand still, you’ll get run over!Gary’s Tip: Take five minutes and call your law firm during off hours to see what the experience is like. Make up a name and use a different phone number.Tyson’s Tip: Every week pick one thing from your calendar to be removed or delegated. This will help you get to the work you were meant to do.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Check out the Maximum Intake Episodes at the links below:Maximum Intake Pt. 1 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowtiz 254Maximum Intake Pt. 2 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowitz 257Maximum Intake Pt. 3 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowtiz 260Maximum Intake Pt. 4 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowtiz 263Maximum Intake Pt. 5 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowtiz 266Maximum Intake Pt. 6 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowitz 269Maximum Intake Pt. 7 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary FalkowitzConnect with Gary:WebsiteLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

From teaching to certified financial planner, Darren specializes in serving the unique financial planning needs of attorneys and law firm owners.When it comes to clarifying your needs, he takes a deep dive into getting to know and understand you and the people and things that matter most to you.Welcome back to another episode of the Maximum Lawyer; this time around, we have the host of The Lawyer Millionaire Podcast and author of The Lawyer Millionaire: The Complete Guide for Attorneys on Maximizing Wealth, Minimizing Taxes, and Retiring with Confidence. Darren is active in his local community and dedicated to helping his clients transition from their working life to a comfortable retirement with confidence.2:42 burned out6:02 during the pandemic11:19 the basics work14:39 you have to be proactive and plan19:03 how can we accomplish your goalsJim’s Hack: Don’t allow yourself to become a victim of employee blackmail. When employees say no to doing multiple things at once, you have to decide the priorities of your firm and figure out a way to make it happen.Darren’s Tip: An upside to inflation is having a high-yield savings account. Marcus.com offers a 1.7% high-yield savings account. Tyson’s Tip: For podcasting, both of us use Shure mics. Tyson’s model is an SM7B, and Jim uses a USB model, the MV7.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Darren:Website FacebookLinkedInTwitterResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

When you’re faced with a scenario like this, how can you hold yourself accountable?In this episode, Jim and Tyson discuss spot-checking yourself for accountability. There are often a million things running through your mind when something like this happens. Start by identifying the problem and then begin looking for solutions. It may not always be about putting a better system in place.It’s important to think about the process and the things that need to be fixed. When you find that the ball has been dropped, review your operations and build in what is necessary to prevent this from happening again in the future.2:27 how to keep people accountable6:02 our system doesn’t have alarm bells10:21 start to finish14:22 that’s how it’s framed17:51 my biggest concern20:37 file reviews on a regular basisJim’s Hack: There’s a huge difference between having nothing on your calendar and having one thing on your calendar. Have big blocks of time away from the office where you can focus and do the high-level work that only you can do.Tyson’s Tip: Write down the different lessons learned in a journal to give to your children when they’re older. Fill it with wisdom to pass along the way so they can treasure it forever.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

When you find yourself on the verge of going under, how do you turn it all around?In this episode, the author of LegalEase and one of the top criminal defense lawyer’s in the country, Mike Chastain shares how anyone can turn their firm into a profitable business while still making time for family, friends, and other interests. Mike Chastaine is an award-winning speaker and author. He is also a gifted storyteller with the ability to take complex ideas and simplify them to make them easily understood and actionable. In his career, he has been a warrior in the courtroom, committed to helping educate people, and an all around great guy. Through his experiences and great endurance, Mike has been able to weave together the blueprint for success.2:43 about seventeen years6:28 I stopped being afraid to say no11:07 getting enough sleep14:45 I need to know what my time commitment is 19:11 you want Tom BradyJim’s Hack: Getting up and getting things moving before your mind has the opportunity to tell you no, makes things a lot easier.Mike’s Tip: Do a weekly to do list for the following week on Fridays. Doing it on Fridays gives you the opportunity to reflect on the week prior to see if you got those things done.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the book, This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See by Seth Godin. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Mike:Website FacebookLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

Not only is Carolyn the author of the book Solo by Choice, but she runs the longest-running blog on solo and small law firm practice.It all began with a website in the early 90s for solo and small firm practitioners. She would go on to focus on legal innovation, woman ownership, and diversity in the legal profession. Now, she’s the owner of a national law firm focused on power, pipelines, and property. Carolyn has been quoted in publications like the New York Times, featured in the ABA Journal, and appeared on the Daily Show. Additionally, her book has helped launch thousands of solo and small law firms. In this episode, super lawyer Carolyn shares how she got started before the world wide web was what it is today, how her blog has evolved, and how she is helping so many others start their own law firms.2:43 HTML7:18 about 20 more visitors11:42 advancing diversity and creating new practice areas14:12 try to be very encouraging19:41 opportunity to build and really create something new25:38 clerkships are a really great starter Jim’s Hack: Check out the book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk.Carolyn’s Tip: Loom is great for quick content creation. Tyson’s Tip: A great key feature that can be found in your Google Workspace account is color coding your calendar.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Carolyn:Website Instagram FacebookLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 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

Taking the path from trial lawyer to podcast producer was anything but direct for Robert.After suffering for years with anxiety, battling long hours, intense pressure, and constant conflict, Robert knew he had to make a change. Not knowing what to do next, he stumbled upon a love for podcasts. With no marketing or business experience, he decided to start a podcast for his firm with the hope that one day he could help law firms launch their own podcast.Within four years, Robert’s dream became a reality, and LawPods was producing podcasts for the biggest brands in law!Robert is the founder of LawPods, podcasts for lawyers. At LawPods, Robert and his team help some of the premier law firms in the world launch and grow branded podcasts that build relationships, boost SEO, and drive revenue.Nowadays, Robert also enjoys teaching the art of podcasting and speaking on topics such as Podcast Content Marketing, Prioritizing Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and Law Office Technology. If there’s one thing he wants you to know, it’s that you only need a minimal time investment to have a world-class firm podcast.2:12 started out in criminal defense 6:23 you’ve got to get it together10:45 biggest obstacles in the beginning14:28 not having a plan18:51 listen to those blocks of episodes25:05 video, having the video on YouTubeJim’s Hack: Check out the book Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.Robert’s Tip: Check out the Personal Injury Mastermind podcast by Chris Dreyer and the book Mindset by Carol Dweck.Tyson’s Tip: A good stress management tip is to declutter and clean your freaking desk!🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Robert:WebsiteInstagram FacebookLinkedInResources: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

Fresh off the Maximum Lawyer leadership team retreat, Jim and Tyson are excited to be moving in the right direction with clarity.In this episode, Jim and Tyson discuss a major accomplishment achieved in the last couple of weeks.Like many business owners taking on various challenges, Jim and Tyson have taken on the 75 Hard challenge, which combines fitness, nutrition, discipline, and a general self-improvement plan.They each reflect on their own journey as Tyson has moved into an elevated version of phase 1, with Jim well on his way to knocking out this paramount achievement too.With great insight, control, and determination, tune in to hear what they’ve both learned about this challenging experience.2:03 remember our time is important too6:48 at different times, some were harder than others10:35 we’re no longer going to do that14:01 my favorite part of the entire thing17:30 eventually, there’s a tipping point20:02 there are those breaks that are built-in23:37 how deep you can goJim’s Hack: Building a different persona to send out from a personal email address will allow people to text me and have access to me so I can sort through and follow up on any leads coming in. Tyson’s Tip: Check out the book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks.🎥 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

Not only does she help people make smart decisions about their real estate, but she has also been awarded the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Rising Star award.Tiffany found her way to the practice of law while working in a top-performing channel of a global corporation, and attended law school at night while increasing her knowledge of complex commercial issues through hands-on experience during the day.She is not afraid of being different from other attorneys in her market and doesn’t shy away from being the youngest or newest. In this episode, Tiffany shares her incredible journey working side by side with her late partner Ben Thomas after making the mutual decision to focus solely on real estate law. After his unexpected passing, she forged ahead with great resilience and perseverance while still executing her vision, keeping the business strong, and becoming a new mom.     She will be the first to tell you that success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes years, so start now!2:25 our styles really mesh6:36 that was really interesting 10:53 such a transition period14:44 he made me review it with him regularly 17:52 we don’t let things happen to us 20:30 giving myself permission to leave the officeJim’s Hack: Keep track of how big you are as a business on a spreadsheet so you can see the progress you’ve made.Tiffany’s Tip: 1) Take your big goals for the year, put them on a sticky note where you can see them, and as new projects or demands pop up, ask yourself, how does this help me meet one or two of those goals?2) If you want to feel like an email wizard, check out Superhuman.Tyson’s Tip: If you need help remembering to drink water throughout the day, checkout the free Drink Water app.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Tiffany:Website Instagram FacebookYoutubeResources: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

Not only does he run a staffing company for law firms known for creativity and achieving incredible growth, but the company with over 110 employees is in the top 100 for the Inc 5000!In this episode, Brett Trembly shares how Get Staffed Up has quickly grown into the largest virtual staffing company for lawyers in the United States, with the quickly scaling company having its sights set on greater heights.Perhaps the most intriguing fact about Brett is that he was an extra on Better Call Saul and participated in American Ninja Warrior.Super lawyer Brett Trembly and Platinum sponsor at MaxLawCon 2022 believes in helping businesses succeed with the benefits spreading far and wide. He is excited to provide hundreds of international jobs through Get Staffed Up while also being passionate about family time and triathlons. While maintaining his leadership, he is strongly committed to giving back, serving as a Board Member of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, Moderator of his Entrepreneur's Organization forum, and President of the Rotary Club of South Miami, amongst others. 2:30 number 67 in the entire country 6:28 You absolutely have to hire more chefs 10:33 let’s keep it simple 14:51 it’s not just replacing people 18:27 full 100% virtual 23:41 we want a quick noJim’s Hack: Check out the book, As a man Thinketh by James Allen.Brett’s Tip: Your life won’t change until you change how you spend your time. Check out https://getstaffedup.com/maxlaw/ for the OI90 Formula and free resource. Tyson’s Tip: Identify tasks you’re doing throughout a day or week. Pick out those several things and offload them onto a different team member who may not be in the states. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Brett:Website FacebookInstagramLinkedinYoutubeResources: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