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 t...
Dec 20, 2022•23 min•Ep. 481
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...
Dec 13, 2022•29 min•Ep. 480
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 ...
Dec 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 479
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 ...
Nov 29, 2022•24 min•Ep. 478
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 t...
Nov 22, 2022•33 min•Ep. 477
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 Creation Content Calendar + Ideas Building ...
Nov 18, 2022•26 min•Ep. 476
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 exp...
Nov 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 475
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...
Nov 15, 2022•35 min•Ep. 474
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 di...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 473
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 ...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 472
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 s...
Oct 25, 2022•25 min•Ep. 471
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...
Oct 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 470
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 Maxi...
Oct 11, 2022•24 min•Ep. 469
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 h...
Oct 04, 2022•27 min•Ep. 468
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 unders...
Sep 27, 2022•27 min•Ep. 467
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,...
Sep 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 466
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...
Sep 13, 2022•31 min•Ep. 465
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 vers...
Sep 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 464
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...
Aug 30, 2022•28 min•Ep. 463
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 a...
Aug 25, 2022•29 min•Ep. 462
When you have an integrator implementing functional leadership over all your core areas, how much more functional could your law firm be? In this episode, Gabriel Stiritz shares how his law firm specializes in and helps people under the Fair Labor Standards Act to get people paid what they are owed. He has a unique journey that spans from art to nonprofit, and into law. Gabriel Stiritz is a results-focused operational leader. He is passionate about automation and creating strong systems that all...
Aug 23, 2022•29 min•Ep. 461
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Greg Crabtree ! They dive into the journey of focusing less on the profession and more on the value. If you’re interested in learning more about finding a better way to balance the service you give, the value you provide, and his new book, check out this week’s episode. Greg is recognized for being a public speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He works with privately-held businesses on cash flow planning, business consultations, strategic planning facili...
Aug 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 460
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Neal Goldstein ! They dive into the journey of his new book and personal injury law. If you’re interested in learning more about his new book, the shift to a more co-counsel role, and the PI trend, check out this week’s episode. Neal has devoted almost 30 years to helping victims of personal injuries navigate a challenging maze called the legal system. It has always been his goal that every one of his clients feels respected and attended to. No client ...
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 459
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Ben Wolf ! They dive into the journey of fractional leadership. If you’re interested in learning more about what a fractional integrator is and how they can help your firm, check out this week’s episode. Ben Wolf, founder, and CEO created the Fractional Leadership organization because he saw the complete lack of any centralized resource for the fractional executive leadership industry, whether for fractional executives themselves or for business owners...
Aug 02, 2022•45 min•Ep. 458
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about the different things they’ve learned since starting the Maximum Lawyer podcast six years ago. If you’re curious about these many things, check out this week's episode. 1:50 you can’t do everything 5:07 you have to know yourself 9:47 running a law firm is hard 13:14 you need to have something to clear your head, not law related 17:30 how far can I go 22:19 say no a lot more often 26:06 you think you know it all, but you really don’t Ji...
Jul 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 457
In celebration of SIX YEARS of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast we are reairing episode #2 that went live six years ago today! In this episode Tyson and Jim discuss how to work ON your law firm instead of IN it and the importance of using what you’re doing in present to make your future better. Tyson´s Tip: Communication with your team, it´s important. Try Slack: www.slack.com . You can share everything and keep your communication in ONE place. It´s free. Hacking´s Hack: The E-Myth Revisited , by Mich...
Jul 25, 2022•29 min•Ep. 456
In celebration of SIX YEARS of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast we are reairing episode #1 that went live six years ago today! In this episode, Jim and Tyson introduce themselves and tell us how they began their law journey. Hacking´s Hack: Go on and listen to Dean Jackson and Joe Polish talk about marketing in their podcast http://ilovemarketing.com/ . Go back and start from the beginning, there are lots of great podcasts about marketing! Tyson´s Tip: Basic, but elemental: The Top Five. Every day you...
Jul 25, 2022•24 min•Ep. 455
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Josh Zieglowsky ! They dive into the journey of Employee Retention Credit or ERC . If you’re interested in learning more about what it is, how it started, and how it can help you, check out this week’s episode. Josh has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. His primary focus is investing in residential and commercial real estate. Josh’s key expertise includes asset and portfolio management, broker relations, investor and client relations, banking r...
Jul 19, 2022•26 min•Ep. 454
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Gary Burger from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how important an honest day's work is for an honest day's pay. Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law has helped hundreds of Missouri, and Illinois individuals and families recover the compensation that allows them to move forward. 1:12 they get paid for their shift 4:11 advocate for your clients 7:39 it fits my...
Jul 16, 2022•23 min•Ep. 453
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Kira Fonteneau from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how to let go and really delegate to make sure you’re getting the most value out of your law firm. Kira Fonteneau is a partner and the managing attorney of the Alabama trial group of Barrett & Farahany. Kira chose to specialize in employment law because she wanted to help employees take back power. She loves disproving the notion that employers can do whatever they want and not suff...
Jul 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 452
