This week on the show we have Cheryl Morrison, a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison in the southwest suburban Chicago area. Her practice is focused on residential real estate transactions. She can be reached by email at cheryl@cherylmorrisonlaw.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/attorneycherylmorrison/ . In today’s episode we’ll talk about going out on your own, work-life balance, slow growth and competition. Jim’s Hack: Bring together the people you work wi...
Mar 10, 2020•29 min•Ep. 196
In 2012, Andy Stickel launched Social Firestarter, a new-age marketing firm that is giving companies of all sizes a huge marketing advantage. Social Firestarter helps clients define their brand, personality, and image, and it helps them to market successfully (and often repeatedly) to today’s discerning consumer. With his ample experience and his extensive knowledge of B2C and B2B engagement, Stickel helps businesses transform their social media “followers” into customers and repeat customers, h...
Mar 05, 2020•27 min•Ep. 195
This week on the show we have Matthew Yospin, a patent and intellectual property attorney. Matthew works with businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits, government agencies and inventors to protect their ideas and inventions with IP and business strategies. In today’s episode we’ll talk about marketing, how he uses online intake forms to screen clients, and posting a video a day! Jim’s Hack: Jim recommends listening to the old podcasts, there’s about 190 episodes now which is around 100 hours’ wort...
Mar 03, 2020•31 min•Ep. 194
This week we’re sharing a speaking engagement from Matt Spiegel at MaxLawCon 2019. Matt is a former attorney, now with Lawmatics, a software solutions company. He shares his presentation - The Silicon Valley Law Firm. Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20 so you can experience speakers like this in person! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 For more details on MaxLawCon visit: https://maximumlawyer.com/max-law-con-2020/ Thanks so much for listening ...
Feb 27, 2020•21 min•Ep. 193
This week on the show we have Carol Williams, an immigration attorney operating in Florida and Georgia. Carol delivers innovative solutions to problems that may seem unsolvable to others. She has worked extensively with companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinational companies, as well as individuals trying to live and work in the USA. For 20 years her legal practice has concentrated exclusively on matters of immigration and nationality. In today’s episode we’ll talk about building a bus...
Feb 25, 2020•36 min•Ep. 192
This week we’re sharing a speaking engagement from attorney Sandy Van at MaxLawCon19. Sandy teaches us how to make your firm run more efficiently with systems and processes. Sandy Van, Esq., is the managing partner and owner of Van Law Firm located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Van Law Firm practices in personal injury law, 1983 civil rights claims, class action lawsuits, and mass torts law. Van Law Firm has also won several awards from Yelp, Super Lawyers, Desert Magazine, Nevada Business Press, Avvo a...
Feb 20, 2020•33 min•Ep. 191
This week on the show we have Larry Weinstein, CPA, based out of Houston, TX. Larry works with business owners to structure their affairs to legally reduce the taxes that they pay and keep more of their hard-earned dollars in their pocket where it rightfully belongs. Larry is the author of a number of books, including The Official Business Owner's Guide to Selecting a Business Entity-How Every New and Existing Business Can Choose the Best Entity to Operate Their Business-Attorney Edition AND Nin...
Feb 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 190
In today’s pop-up episode Tyson introduces Maximum Lawyers first employee! Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer or like our Facebook Page – Maximum Lawyer Conference! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer...
Feb 14, 2020•6 min•Ep. 189
This week we’re sharing a message from one of our YouTube videos with Jim Hacking where he shares how he shuts down his firm for a day every six months and has a firm retreat. He even wants to try to have these events quarterly! You can also view the video on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/fP8AJOSF2Uc , don’t forget to subscribe! MaxLawCon20 is June 10th-12th, get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for lis...
Feb 13, 2020•6 min•Ep. 188
This week on the show we have Josh Satterlee, a Doctor of Chiropractic, who we recently met at our Zapathon. In today’s episode we’ll talk about standardizing systems, thinking outside the box into other industries, and having a growth mindset. Hacking’s Hack: Jim tells us about receiving a one-star review on Google. He shared the review on his firm’s Facebook page and in the Maximum Lawyer Facebook group and requested that anyone who has had a good experience to leave a positive review and was ...
Feb 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 187
This week we’re sharing an incredible speaking engagement from Seth Price and Nalini Prasad about Search Engine Optimization at MaxLawCon18. 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 loc...
Feb 06, 2020•40 min•Ep. 186
In today’s episode Tyson and Jim share the good and the bad from the Zapathon, scrapping the agenda and the triumphs that came from it all. Jim’s Hack: Jim says to check out the podcast “Automators” – tons of great automation ideas! Tyson’s Tip: Tyson recommends the book The China Study, it’s an eye opening book about diets that has him making some adjustments to his own! Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Than...
Feb 04, 2020•34 min•Ep. 185
This week we’re sharing an incredible speaking engagement from Billie Tarascio at MaxLawCon . Billie Tarascio is the owner of modern law, one of the fastest growing family law firms for the last 4 consecutive years, and a founding member of modern law practice. She is a two time author and law form consultant on issues related to intake, consultations, law firm finance, governance and leadership. Contact her on Twitter at @mymodernlaw. Billie is also a skilled practitioner, national speaker, law...
Jan 30, 2020•28 min•Ep. 184
This week on the show we have Neal Goldstein. Neal has had extensive experience in the area of Personal Injury law. At Goldstein and Bashner he managed the firm's caseload and has been involved in the resolution of millions of dollars for his clients. Over the last twenty years Neal has expanded the firm's clientele so that the firm now represents injured parties all over New York and is co-counsel in numerous claims in other states. In today’s episode we’ll talk about Neal’s story which has for...
Jan 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 183
This week on the show we have Jim Aspell. Jim is the principal and managing attorney of the firm which he started in 2006 following 20 years of litigation practice in a mid-size firm in Hartford, Connecticut. Jim focuses his practice in the areas of worker's compensation and personal injury litigation, insurance subrogation law, social security disability law, personal bankruptcy, and residential real estate. In today’s episode we’ll talk about starting from scratch, his decision to niche down, ...
Jan 21, 2020•29 min•Ep. 182
This week on the show we take a walk with Jim and Tyson and discuss the ways your mindset might be holding you back and the ways changing it could propel you to forward. Hacking’s Hack: Jim recommends the book Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man wi...
Jan 15, 2020•32 min•Ep. 181
This week on the show we have Morris Lilienthal, a personal injury lawyer, based out of Huntsville, IN. Morris represents accident and injury victims, hosts The Mo Show Live, a Facebook Live event that features interviews with prominent community members of Huntsville and Alabama, and is also a co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media For Business Owner, Professionals and Entrepreneurs book. In today’s episode we’ll talk about podcasts, Facebook Live, and Facebook Groups. Hacking’s Hack: ...
Jan 08, 2020•29 min•Ep. 180
This week on the show we have John Jantsch an author, speaker, and marketing consultant who specializes in assisting small businesses. He is the author of Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, and The Commitment Engine. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about strategies to market your small business. https://ducttapemarketing.com Hacking’s Hack: Jim recommended John’s podcast, The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. Tyson’s Tip: Tyson recommended another book from John Jantsch, The Self-Reliant Entrep...
Jan 04, 2020•32 min•Ep. 179
This week on the show we have Chelsie Marie Lamie, a personal injury lawyer based out of Clearwater, Florida. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about scaling your firm, running multiple offices remotely, and how Chelsie went from six figures to seven figures in just three years. https://chelsielamie.com/ Hacking’s Hack: Jim encouraged lawyers to start podcasting because of all of the amazing benefits. It's easier than you think. Tyson’s Tip: Tyson recommended the app Google Family Link so you can m...
Dec 25, 2019•32 min•Ep. 178
This week on the show we have Nick Oritz, owner of Ortiz Law Firm, based out of Pensacola, Florida. Nick represents policyholders in individual disability, group disability, and ERISA long-term disability claims. In today’s episode we’ll talk about ultimate goals, struggles with managing employees and marketing. Hacking’s Hack: Here’s a hack to make more connections. I take a photo of myself with the books that I order and tweet it out with references to the authors Twitter account. When I recei...
Dec 18, 2019•29 min•Ep. 177
This week on the show we have Alexis Austin, CEO and Managing Attorney at Right Law Group, P.C., an Estate Planning Law firm based out of Colorado Springs, CO. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about transitioning a business model, building a lifestyle firm, and how to use the success of other businesses to grow your firm. https://www.coloradoestateplanning.net/about-us/ Hacking’s Hack: Write down your list of excuses, and then burn that piece of paper. But before you do, on another page write the ...
Dec 11, 2019•37 min•Ep. 176
In today’s episode, we join Erin Levine, a family law specialist located in Oakland CA. With Hello Divorce, she guides users through divorce with DIY and DIFY options as well as access to fixed-fee, on-demand lawyers through her firm Levine Family Law Group. We’ll discuss how Levine is using technology and a more efficient “DIY” model to not only save her time, dealing with regulation while running a legal tech company and law firm simultaneously, and improving your twitter reach. Hacking’s Hack...
Dec 05, 2019•42 min•Ep. 175
In today’s episode we join Robert Von Dohlen, a divorce lawyer for professionals based out of Houston Texas. We’ll discuss joining the legal field from an unconventional background, the challenges of communicating with clients in difficult life situations, marketing to upmarket clients, how FirmFlex has helped his social media strategy, and how to handle the intake process in a smaller-sized practice. Hacking’s Hack: Check out the Google Chrome Extension “Facebook Timeline Eradicator”-it replace...
Nov 27, 2019•25 min•Ep. 174
In today’s episode we’re looking at Maximum Lawyer and our firm’s years in review, saying goodbyes, and breaking down the prospective client’s decision process. Hacking’s Hack: Look at your entire process from the client’s perspective and smooth out any pain points. Tyson’s Tip: Rethink how you are buying your vehicles-break down the cost of owning the vehicle on a yearly basis, and figure out how you can write-off work related vehicles. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube C...
Nov 20, 2019•43 min•Ep. 173
This week on the show we have Russ Nesevich, owner of Nesevich Law, an Estate Planning and Elder Law firm based out of New Jersey. In today’s episode we’ll talk about leaving private equity to start a law firm, building a business and not a job, maintaining work-life balance, and the best time in your life to start a firm. https://nesevichlaw.com/ Hacking’s Hack: Take a walk to network and brainstorm instead of going out for food. Tyson’s Tip: In the spirit of kindness week, go tell someone how ...
Nov 14, 2019•37 min•Ep. 172
This week on the show we Marco Brown, owner of Brown Law, a divorce law firm based in Salt Lake City. In today’s episode we’ll discuss some of the biggest mistakes young lawyers are making when they start out, flat rate vs billable hours, and how Marco stays motivated and driven leading his practice. https://www.utdivorceattorney.com/ Hacking’s Hack: You guys know I love audiobooks. Check out Atomic Habits by James Clear, focuses on the small habits that make all the difference. Tyson’s Tip: Sen...
Nov 06, 2019•32 min•Ep. 171
Happy Halloween! This week on the show we’ll discuss the 10 scariest mistakes we see lawyers make: Not delegating things you don’t need to be doing The amount that solo and small firms are making Not doing video marketing Not systemizing your firm's processes Not prioritizing intake Not using automation Negative self-talk Not taking law practice management courses Being afraid to take action Overspending Hacking’s Hack: Lawyers should keep a spreadsheet of when all of their software renewals are...
Oct 30, 2019•35 min
This week on the show we have Devon Rood Slovensky, owner of Slovensky Law PLLC, a Family Law practice in Roanoke VA. In today’s episode we’ll discuss quality control when it comes to hiring a company to handle your calls, outsourcing your mail, challenges of being a female firm owner, and when to call good enough. https://slovenskylaw.com/ Hacking’s Hack: Read the book “In Praise of Slowness” by Carl Honore https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Slowness-Challenging-Cult-Speed/dp/0060750510 Tyson’s Tip:...
Oct 23, 2019•5 min•Ep. 169
This week on the show we have Jess Birken, owner of Birken Law Offices where she helps charities and non-profits to solve their problems so they can focus on what’s important. In this episode we’ll discuss spotting problem prospective clients, being a good friend, how to stay motivated about your work, and the best software to be using as a solo. Twitter @JessBirken www.hackyourpractice.lawyer https://birkenlaw.com/ Hacking’s Hack: I’m really excited about this week’s hack, it comes from a lawye...
Oct 16, 2019•32 min•Ep. 168
This week on the show we have Adam Krause, partner at Krause and Kinsman law firm, a personal injury and mass torts firm based in Kansas City MO and Raleigh NC. In today’s episode we’ll talk about starting a firm straight out of law school, building a referral network from scratch, incorporating virtual employees with a physical office, and whether or not you need to change your case management software. https://krauseandkinsman.com/ Hacking’s Hack: Zapier. It’s super easy to get started and you...
Oct 09, 2019•40 min•Ep. 167
