Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Brian Reidy of Reidy Law Office LLC, a divorce and family law office in Olympia Fields, IL! https://maximumlawyer.com/mlc21speakerbrianreidy/ Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Sales That Convert Watch the sneak peek. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources: Join the Guild Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Faceb...
Aug 26, 2021•8 min•Ep. 361
Today on the podcast you can listen in on a brainstorming session between Jim and Tyson as they discuss what’s going on with their own practices right now. 5:10 qualified leads 10:25 do you want to dance 11:35 yes, no or maybe 14:26 marketing plan for satellite offices 15:23 Tyson’s new office 17:11 ad words 18:30 niche down (time well spent) 22:33 influencers Jim’s Hack: Book - Why Startups Fail - Tom Eisenmann Tyson’s Tip: Zoho CRM did a recent overhaul, if you’re looking for a CRM it may be s...
Aug 24, 2021•27 min•Ep. 360
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...
Aug 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 359
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 Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow t...
Aug 12, 2021•28 min•Ep. 358
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 moment 6:30 expanding capacity to love 7:05 when your mind is somewhere else 9:08 meditation practice 12:35 using a VA 14:43 practice gratitude 19:14 depression 23:15 helpin...
Aug 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 357
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 Cert...
Aug 05, 2021•11 min•Ep. 356
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 ...
Aug 03, 2021•27 min•Ep. 355
Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson discuss the 6 Systems they can’t live without. 2:52 Editing YouTube videos 4:32 Tyson’s hiring process 9:10 top and bottom of the funnel 16:43 lawsuit preparation 19:20 deposition training Jim’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...
Jul 27, 2021•29 min•Ep. 354
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...
Jul 24, 2021•7 min•Ep. 353
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 Guy Watch the sneak peek Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources: Join the Guild Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Fol...
Jul 22, 2021•7 min•Ep. 352
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: Bo...
Jul 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 351
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 h...
Jul 17, 2021•11 min•Ep. 350
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 G...
Jul 15, 2021•6 min•Ep. 349
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 thoug...
Jul 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 348
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 2020 Watch the sneak peek....
Jul 10, 2021•6 min•Ep. 347
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 Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Fa...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 346
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 Conversion Watch the sneak peek. Gr...
Jul 08, 2021•9 min•Ep. 345
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 Professiona...
Jul 06, 2021•25 min•Ep. 344
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 he...
Jul 03, 2021•6 min•Ep. 343
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 Amer...
Jul 01, 2021•7 min•Ep. 342
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 Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page Follow us on LinkedIn...
Jun 29, 2021•26 min•Ep. 341
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 ...
Jun 26, 2021•7 min•Ep. 340
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 Want Watch the sneak peek. Last chance early...
Jun 24, 2021•7 min•Ep. 339
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...
Jun 22, 2021•27 min•Ep. 338
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 sec...
Jun 19, 2021•9 min•Ep. 337
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 Verdict Watch the sneak peek. L...
Jun 17, 2021•8 min•Ep. 336
This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson ask the question: who would you call first? 3:47 current clients vs future clients 6:09 clients not hearing from their attorney 10:38 new problems to solve 13:12 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...
Jun 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 335
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 ...
Jun 12, 2021•4 min•Ep. 334
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 Strategies Watch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now. Resources: Join the Guild Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follo...
Jun 10, 2021•7 min•Ep. 333
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 coul...
Jun 08, 2021•29 min•Ep. 332