Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Ugo Lord. Ugo, “The Interpretive Attorney”, is a nationally recognized legal expert, international keynote speaker, and business coach. As seen recently on Fox 11 News, Prof. Lord helps translate legal jargon into simple advice for everyday life. As host of The Ugo Lord Show, his motivational speeches have been viewed by over 6 million viewers helping others achieve their greatest potential.Ugo Lord became a Trial By Peers counselor representing juveniles charged with misdemeanor offenses. Without losing a single case, he went on to teach future peer counselors ultimately winning him the award for most favored peer counselor instructor.Armed with his legal knowledge, Ugo Lord created and currently owns Derek Lord LLC which owns and operates entities such as Every Day Black FridayTM and Lord ProductionsTM.  Additionally, Ugo was named partner of the law firm Red Sapphire, P.C.  His business success inspired him to create a network to allow young adults to connect, learn, and grow with each other.  He later created a show based on that network called The Ugo Lord Show.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ugolord?1:20 the TikTok attorney 2:40 business law4:00 providing information 10:25 TikTok secret15:09 pushback 20:35 creating content on an iphone23:16 coming up with content ideasJim’s Hack: If you want to learn how to work a new app or platform, first download and just watch what other people are doing for a while to get to know how users behave on the platform.Ugos Tip: Adapt with the times, by consuming information the same way your future clients are consuming information. Tyson’s Tip: Tyson has moved his employee onboarding into a LMS like Mighty Networks and highly recommends looking into it. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 co-title sponsor Filevine! Tune in to this pop-up episode with Tyson as he sat down with Erik Bermudez, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Filevine. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa and visit with the Filevine team!Watch or listen to the podcast. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Chip Franks. Chip is on a mission to help you love life even more. He’s an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur after being a husband to his wife, whom he has known for 26 years, 5 months, 2 weeks and 2 days, and his three kids, Mandy, Aly, and The Amazing Alec.2:23 mortality moment6:30 expanding capacity to love 7:05 when your mind is somewhere else9:08 meditation practice12:35 using a VA14:43 practice gratitude19:14 depression23:15 helping othersJim’s Hack: Connect to music, it can help set the tone. Chip’s Tip: Get more sleep, it helps with depression and to balance chemicals in your body. Set a bedtime alarm. Tyson’s Tip: Streamyard’s feature to pre-record and then push it “live” later on. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Melanie Leonard! Melanie is an attorney, an entrepreneur, and one of the leading authorities on the use of legal practice management software. She graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2002 and began practicing at mid-sized firms.  Disillusioned by their inefficiencies, Melanie left to start her own firm in 2006.  And, over the next 12 years, she built a thriving real estate law practice.  An early adopter of Clio, Melanie became one of the first Clio Certified Consultants.  She developed a passion for helping other firms achieve amazing results with their own use of practice management software. In 2018, Melanie sold her law practice to pursue her passion full time and streamlined.legal was born.  In just two years, streamlined.legal has become one of the most sought-after consulting firms in the legal tech industry, having received Clio’s Partner Led Excellence Award in 2019 and 2020. Melanie lives in the Chicagoland area, but stays true to her roots as a native Texan.  When not streamlining other law firms, Melanie enjoys playing with her two adorable kids and riding her beloved Peloton.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear her presentation: Why Automation Has Not Yet Changed Your LifeWatch the sneak peek. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Sivonnia DeBarros - the Protector of Athletes. Sivonnia is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law with her J.D. in 2013, received a M.S. in Criminal Justice from Everest University in 2010, and her B.S. in Political Science from University of South Florida in 2008. DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors by helping them to properly set up businesses, put proper agreements in place and create legacies that will pay dividends in the future.DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes, women, and first-generation business owners because she understands the peculiar struggle many have faced by not having the necessary support and guidance to be successful. 3:21 who are your people 4:51 writing a book 12:05 an agent vs lawyer for athletes 15:30 NIL21:01 eyes on everything Jim’s Hack: Developing delegation muscle, it takes practice, and you have to keep using it!Sivonnia’s Tip: Be authentic and everything else will fall in line. Tyson’s Tip: Monitor your GMB listing on high alert with accounts being hijacked. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson discuss the 6 Systems they can’t live without.2:52 Editing YouTube videos4:32 Tyson’s hiring process9:10 top and bottom of the funnel16:43 lawsuit preparation19:20 deposition trainingJim’s Hack: Jim gets some of his best YouTube video advice from his daughter, if you have teenagers ask them what makes them want to watch and you’ll get great ideas. Tyson’s Tip: If you press and hold your internet browser tabs on your iPhone you can reorder your tabs. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Billie Tarascio! Billie is the owner of Modern Law, a skilled practitioner, national speaker, law firm business consultant and a Martindale-Hubbel honored attorney. She was granted the prestigious “Client Distinction” award based on her Communications Ability, Responsiveness, Quality of Service, and Value for Money. Fewer than 4% of attorneys nationwide have been accorded this honor of distinction.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: The Post Pandemic Office Space: Reduce Your Space by 30%, Managing Remote Employees and Choosing Your LocationsWatch the sneak peek. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Brian Mittman! Brian is the managing partner and owner of a worker’s comp firm, Markhoff and Mittman, PC out of New York, also known as The Disability Guys. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: The Dashboard GuyWatch the sneak peekGrab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Heather Harmon Kennedy. Heather is a recovering Las Vegas litigator who now runs a Pennsylvania law firm supporting small business owners in the hospitality & events industries. 6:30 starting a firm for the second time 7:55 only one choice 9:47 the hospitality industry 12:52 startup clients 15:30 joining the Guild during the pandemic 17:30 switching to a flat rate model 20:27 a vision around time commitment 21:20 a small team Heather’s Tip: Book Like A Boss, bought on App Sumo. Book Like A Boss is the first landing page builder optimized for bookings. Tyson’s Tip: Tyson just started the process of getting his pilot's license. It’s made him more motivated than he’s been in a long time. So if you have one thing you’ve been wanting to do for a long time, just get started! Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/6N67YGKjCMg MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. https://maximumlawyer.com/maxlawcon/

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Elise Buie!Elise owns Elise Buie Family Law in Seattle, Washington. After undergoing her own divorce and multiple relocations due to Hurricane Katrina, she truly understood what it meant to put the “best interest of the kids'' ahead of her own, which led her decision to focus her practice on family law and serving as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for children’s best interest in high-conflict divorce and dependency matters. Elise rightfully prides herself on her ability to work through huge problems and major life transitions.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Massive Growth Autopsy - What I Learned in the Last 24 Months Quadrupling My FirmWatch the sneak peek. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Bernard Nomberg!Bernard runs Nomberg Law Firm alongside his brother and partner David, but before them, his father Joel did. Bernard was named in the 2020 edition of the Mid-South Super Lawyers. This is the 8th year in a row he was selected as Super Lawyers. Bernard was recognized for Workers’ Compensation.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Coach Always Said Teammates Are Forever: How I Use Facebook Groups to Build My Team While Marketing to the MassesWatch the sneak peek. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Brita Long, the creator and founder of The Happier Attorney, LLC. For over 22 years Brita practiced law and saw how peoples lives, including other attorneys, were negatively affected by complexity, a lack of purpose and a miss match between what they said was important in their life vs what their behavior showed was important in their life. This is why she now teaches other attorneys how they too can identify and then reduce or eliminate the thought patterns, and behavior that is getting in their way and preventing them from living the life they truly want to live.4:40 growth and burnout 8:00 real soul searching 14:14 flat fees16:45 publishing fees19:45 getting paid for results 22:54 underestimating time 24:15 set and monitorJim’s Hack: David Neagle Podcast Brita’s Tip: The Happier Attorney podcast with Brita Long episode with Mark Chinn MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Ryan Locke!Ryan owns the Locke Law Firm in Atlanta Georgia where he helps people who have been injured and people who have been unjustly convicted. Formerly a public defender, Ryan uses the same passion and relentless advocacy to obtain great results for his clients today. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear her presentation: Big Time Publicity: How I Made a Name for Myself Through the Media in 2020Watch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Steven Gursten, legendary Michigan auto injury lawyer about how he has scaled his firm, and talk in depth about how he markets to people to get them to transfer their files to him after being unsatisfied with their lawyer.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Kelsey Bratcher!Kelsey is an automation expert for small law firms. He is a Zapier Certified Expert, Pipedrive Partner and the host of the Get Automated Podcast. He has been helping small businesses leverage the power of automation for 13 years and has saved over 15,000,000 minutes for him and his clients businesses.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear her presentation: Automating Lead ConversionWatch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Stephen Snyder has been member of CA bar since 1987, the MI bar since 2018, and meditation teacher since 2007. Stephen began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism extensively–investigating and engaging in Zen, Tibetan, and Western nondual traditions. Stephen was authorized to teach in 2007 by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, a Burmese meditation master and renowned scholar. Stephen is also author of Stress Reduction for Lawyers, Law Students, and Legal Professionals: Learning to Relax.Book: Stress Reduction for Lawyers, Law Students, and Legal Professionals: Learning to Relax3:38 meditation and mindfulness5:25 ways to disconnect7:05 no training on stress management9:00 mistakes when starting meditation 12:58 attention to breaths18:30 emotional recognitionJim’s Hack: Changing the way you breathe can make you more present.Stephen’s Tip: Being Well Podcast with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest HansonTyson’s Tip: Book: The Daily StoicWatch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Emilia Coto!Emilia is the founder of Sisu Legal, a law firm in Windsor, Ontario and has recently opened an office in Troy, Michigan. Her focus is on immigration law and more specifically, family sponsorship. Sisu Legal is on a mission to provide accessible,  innovative, and effective legal services. Prior to founding Sisu Legal, Emilia was a lawyer at a mid-size firm for three years. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear her presentation: The Things I've Learned in My First Year of Practice OwnershipWatch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Nalini Prasad!Nalini Prasad works alongside Seth Price helping small law firms build their business and stand out online. Nalini frequently speaks to legal audiences across the country on the intersection of utilizing best practices of trending SEO techniques and generating quality leads online. Nalini also shares tips on creative ways to leverage traditional offline marketing efforts to increase a firm’s online presence.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Building the Bridge Between Your Digital Marketing Agency and Your Intake TeamWatch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson ask, in a world of abundant choice, why should someone pick your firm?Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker William Umansky!William D. Umansky, or “The Lawman” as he is affectionately known by his peers, has almost two decades of experience offering “Second Chances” to clients who have either been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or who have, unfortunately, been charged with a crime. His practice is based in Central Florida and he advocates for his clients throughout Florida. He is the Managing Partner of the Umansky Law Firm where he directs a team of lawyers dedicated to success and to working hard to try and achieve the results the firm’s client’s desire. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Get the F#*K Up! Resilience in Uncertain Times!Watch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Craig Goldenfarb!Mr. Goldenfarb started his law firm in 2002 with one employee. By securing great results for his clients consistently for nearly 20 years, LOCG has grown to employ an exceptional team of ten attorneys and more than sixty supporting staff members.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: How I Grew to 70 Employees so I Could Spend My Time However I WantWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Justin Osborn. Justin is a founding member of Counsel Carolina, whose personal advocacy for fairness and progressive social policies led to the firm’s RV-based mobile services program. A former insurance adjuster and insurance defense lawyer, Justin now fights for the injured and underserved across North Carolina while hosting free "ask-a-lawyer" events in his firm's custom RV mobile office to make legal assistance more accessible in the community. 2:45 wanting to offer the world more3:34 goodwill marketing4:50 RV mobile office7:58 lower conversion 10:55 access to justice12:10 not afraid of competition 16:57 evening events18:45 follow up strategyJim’s Hack: Give more, stop keeping score.Justin’s Tip:  Your local law school will let you come in and use their resource!Tyson’s Tip: Book - Building a Storybrand by Donald MillerWatch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Seth Price is an accomplished attorney and transformational thought leader who scaled a 2-person law firm to 38 lawyers in less than a decade. Seth Price founded BluShark Digital LLC a digital marketing company using the same cutting-edge marketing techniques (high-quality technical optimization, sophisticated content, authoritative link-building, and local optimization) that Seth used to grow his own business and has established itself as a best in class digital agency focusing on the legal sector.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: How It Started, How It's Going (Scaling a Law Firm: Lessons Learned)Watch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Gary Burger!Gary is a partner at Burger Law and heads the Civil Litigation Group. Gary devotes his practice to helping injury victims and their families, providing financial recovery and protecting the future of those injured, and making our community safer through advocacy and volunteer work.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Running a Firm While Getting a $113 Million VerdictWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson ask the question: who would you call first?3:47 current clients vs future clients6:09 clients not hearing from their attorney 10:38 new problems to solve13:12 design a firm to do what you like to do 15:32 moving to the cloud 19:07 quick signups Jim’s Hack: Jim has meditated at least 10 minutes almost every day this year, and has been focusing on the exhale. Jim recommends studying the value of managing your breath. Tyson’s Tip: Uberconference has a built in transcription feature. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Gary Falkowitz!Gary Falkowitz advises law firms, attorneys and legal organizations on the importance of creating, utilizing, managing and maximizing the intake process. He has worked with managing partners, associates, paralegals and all other support staff to assist law firms in improving their intake process and, importantly, increasing their conversion percentages. Through his years of experience, Gary has realized that accountability, implementing strong internal procedures and responsiveness are three of the most important factors to ensure a successful and efficient intake process. It doesn’t hurt that his passion for the subject matter is unrivaled. In short, Gary believes that the key to maximizing a law firm’s revenue is strongly dependent upon the ability to appropriately prioritize and adequately scrutinize the intake process.Gary is also the author of the book,  “The Complete Guide to Law Firm Intake: Powerful Strategies To Maximize Retention and Increase Revenue”.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Stop Underestimating The Value of IntakeWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Nicole Christie of The Christie Law Firm in Hartford, CT where she serves families and businesses with a wide range of DCF legal services.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Niche Marketing StrategiesWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Curtis Kleem. After 17 years (13 years as a partner) at a respected small town firm, Curtis went out on his own in June, 2018. He continues to work in the same town, doing similar work (Adoptions, Family Law, and Personal Injury). He has built a busy solo practice which uses technology to assist with keeping all the plates spinning at once. He is married and has two adult daughters, two (almost adult) sons and the best looking grandson a man could hope for. 2:00 the longer you work for someone else the harder to leave2:46 doing what you do with less overhead7:47 capturing more of the market8:18 new firm owner feelings9:45 using technology to stand out 13:19 too busy to build out 16:15 envision growth in a smaller community 17:23 juggling working in and on the business18:10 semi-retirement 19:40 stay where you are or go out on your own  Jim’s Hack:  Recommends the book “How to Be a Great Boss” by Gino Wickman and Rene BoerCurtis’s Tip: Office 365 has a free alternative to Loom for 15 minutes videos or less. Excel spreadsheet with a mail merge to draft a petition in 5 minutes. Tyson’s Tip: Carve out time in your schedule to read.Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Christopher Nicolaysen, a founding member of Springs Law Group. Christopher focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. The personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Smashing the Middle Class MindsetWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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