In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Becky Zobl ! They dive into the journey of how to do marketing in a way that works. If you’re interested in learning more about the better way to market, the systemization behind it, and making actionable decisions, check out this week’s episode. Becky Zobl joined the LaFleur team in mid-2018 as a project and account manager. A West Michigan native and graduate of the communications program at Grand Valley State University, Becky journeyed to Los Angel...
Jul 12, 2022•27 min•Ep. 451
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Marco Brown from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about the number one change you can make to transform your law firm. He still remembers the day a good friend called and asked him to help her get divorced. Hers was a very difficult situation, and while he had never done a divorce before, he knew that he needed to take her case. The night before he met with her, he stayed up until 3 a.m. reading everything he could about family law . Whatever M...
Jul 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 450
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Brian Mittman from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about the story behind your numbers. Brian has been working since he was 14. He has probably held at least two dozen different jobs and seen people injured and hurt. One of the reasons Brian got involved with disability law is that he has a very good family friend who has been disabled his entire life, and Brian has seen how he’s struggled in order to keep working and try to work. When he was ...
Jul 07, 2022•20 min•Ep. 449
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about speed. They dive into the journey of complicating systems. Check out this episode if you’ve noticed that your firm is creating complexity. It might be time to review your systems to see if things have become more complicated than necessary. 2:13 speed 6:14 we like to get cute with our systems 10:13 this is sort of obvious 14:49 sit and fix systems 18:52 maybe a pipedream 22:46 lets at least be deliberate 26:04 you’re going to be okay ...
Jul 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 448
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Jess Birken from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about delegating more effectively. Jess is the former CEO & Managing Partner at Urban Birken PLLC, a boutique firm that specialized in serving the nonprofit community. She has worked with nonprofit organizations for most of her career. Before becoming a private practice attorney, she spent four years inside a national nonprofit organization, Pheasants Forever. She worked her way through law ...
Jul 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 447
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Dustin Saiidi ! They dive into the journey of the Legal Ninja system. If you’re interested in learning more about delegation, systems, and automating those repetitive data entry tasks, check out this week’s episode. Dustin Saiidi has been a licensed attorney since 2010. He runs a thriving work comp practice based out of Los Angeles. He found his staff getting burnt out from doing lots of repetitive, labor-intensive tasks so he created a legal tech comp...
Jun 30, 2022•27 min•Ep. 446
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with some of the different speakers featured at MaxLawCon 2022. If you’re curious about what this year’s MaxLawCon was all about, check out this episode. 1:38 Guild mastermind 4:09 he delivered from start to finish 8:21 well orchestrated 12:03 such a great high 16:52 start with the sand 20:39 Kajabi 24:45 seeing where they are now Michael's Hack: Take a deep look inside your firm. You don’t want to be viewed as the firm that no one wants to work with. Hirin...
Jun 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 445
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Paul Yokabitus from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how to use Facebook ad campaigns as a mechanism for scale. Paul is a talented and experienced Estate Planning Lawyer in Cary, NC who was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The economic downturn led Paul and his wife, Alix, to the Triangle where Paul attended Campbell University School of Law and later planted his roots in the Cary community. His focus on the client-attorney rela...
Jun 25, 2022•22 min•Ep. 444
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Ryan Anderson ! They dive into the journey all about Filevine. If you’re interested in learning more about what they’re doing to improve, changes being made, and what’s to come, check out this week’s episode. As a former litigator, Ryan designed Filevine with the end-user in mind, focusing on unlocking customer and user efficiency by optimizing automation of technology. Today, rated as one of the top automation tools for legal work for a diverse range ...
Jun 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 443
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Gyi Tsakalakis and Conrad Saam ! They dive into the journey of digital marketing and your legal practice. If you’re interested in learning more about tips, tricks, marketing, and SEO, check out this week’s episode. Gyi Tsakalakis helps lawyers grow their practices online. As a non-practicing lawyer, Gyi is familiar with the unique considerations of ethically and effectively marketing a law practice online. He founded AttorneySync to provide lawyers wit...
Jun 21, 2022•45 min•Ep. 442
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Melanie Leonard from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about life-changing automation. Melanie Leonard 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...
Jun 18, 2022•19 min•Ep. 441
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Brian Reidy from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about sales and making a client’s life better based on what you have to offer. Brian was a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney. As a prosecutor, he successfully upheld convictions of murder, home invasion, and burglary. He spent also two years in the Juvenile Division, where he worked closely with the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS), the Office of the Public Guardian, ...
Jun 16, 2022•21 min•Ep. 440
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with, Elise , Emilia , and Lindsay ! They dive into the journey of preparing for maternity leave as a law owner. If you’re interested in learning more about what this looks like, what needs to be figured out, and addressing various concerns, check out this week’s episode. 1:03 powerhouse 4:13 concerns 8:00 where’s the money coming from 12:08 ups and downs 16:37 it can still continue to evolve 20:10 maternity policy 25:25 absolute flexibility Jim’s Hack: Che...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min•Ep. 439
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Kelsey Bratcher from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about automating your intake process no matter your technical ability. Kelsey Bratcher 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 client's businesses. 1:32 impl...
Jun 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 438
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Emilia Coto from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about the different lessons she learned. Emilia is the founder of Sisu Legal, a law firm in Windsor, Ontario. She will be opening an office in Troy, Michigan soon. 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-sized fi...
Jun 09, 2022•17 min•Ep. 437
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with, William Woodford ! They dive into the journey of creating a next-generation law firm that challenges the status quo. If you’re interested in learning more about leaving big law, the high-value things in your firm, and the potential future of law, check out this week’s episode. William is an IP lawyer with 20 years of experience handling high-stakes litigation. Recently, he won a $31M jury verdict for his client in a patent infringement case. William u...
Jun 07, 2022•26 min•Ep. 436
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Tyson Mutrux from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about what to do from this point forward. Tyson always wanted to be an attorney, but when he was younger he didn’t think it was possible. Neither one of his parents graduated from high school and money wasn’t something they had a lot of. His dad and mom both worked two jobs and taught him the value of hard work. As a mechanic, Tyson’s dad knew how grueling manual labor can be, so he intentional...
Jun 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 435
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Jim Hacking from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about if obtaining additional cases is actually what you want. Jim graduated in 1997 from the Saint Louis University School of Law. Since 2007, his practice has been devoted to immigration law. He launched Hacking Immigration Law in 2008 and his firm has grown to over 30 employees and helped thousands of individuals obtain their immigration benefits. He is the co-founder of Maximum Lawyer. He an...
Jun 02, 2022•21 min•Ep. 434
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with, James Hux ! They dive into the journey of conveying the message through employment discrimination law. If you’re interested in learning more about growth, social media, and running a tech-driven firm, check out this week’s episode. James Hux didn’t decide to go to law school until he was a junior at The Ohio State University. He had, in fact, never considered being a lawyer while growing up. His father was a pastor, his mother worked with nonprofits, ...
May 31, 2022•28 min•Ep. 433
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Mike Allton from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about marketing your business. Mike is the Blogging Brute. He used to publish two to three blog posts per day, anywhere from six to fourteen blog posts per week. Mike once published a blog about a live video broadcast that he had been on just a few minutes after the broadcast ended. After years of publishing, speaking, and consulting, he developed a reputation as a bit of a brute when it comes to bei...
May 28, 2022•24 min•Ep. 432
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Brendan Ruane from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about sensory perceptions when it comes to color. Technical Guru Brendan with FirmFlex brings a vast array of knowledge to his team. Having worked in all aspects of digital marketing, he is able to make sure that all campaigns work and tie into other marketing efforts. He has the experience and skillset to leverage technology to make marketing easier. His hands-on approach to technical aspects of s...
May 26, 2022•11 min•Ep. 431
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about the differences between micromanagement and management. They dive into the journey of what managing is, what it isn’t, and if promoting your team members is the right way to go. If you’ve been looking for a way to better understand if your team members are suitable for a different role within your firm or if hiring externally might be the better option, check out this episode. 2:06 four day work week 5:41 management is hard 9:01 have ...
May 24, 2022•27 min•Ep. 430
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Larry Weinstein from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about saving money on your taxes. 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. He 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 Ent...
May 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 429
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Tyson Mutrux from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about why you need more nerds and weirdos in your life. Tyson always wanted to be an attorney, but when he was younger, he didn’t think it was possible. Neither one of his parents graduated from high school, and money wasn’t something he had a lot of. His dad and mom both worked two jobs and taught him the value of hard work. As a mechanic, his dad knew how grueling manual labor could be, so he inte...
May 19, 2022•16 min•Ep. 428
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with, Brett Trembly ! They dive into the journey of hiring and culture. If you’re interested in learning more about law firm growth, delegation, and team building, check out this week’s episode. Brett is the wearer of many talented hats, including lawyer, entrepreneur, author, and delegation expert. His recognitions include the published author of the book called the Danger Zones and is part of the Inc. 5000 (x 2) club. He is an adjunct professor of Miami L...
May 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 427
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Alycia Kinchloe from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about running two businesses at the same time. Alycia is the founder of Kinchloe Law. She earned her law degree from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. In law school, Alycia was a member of student government and was a member of Temple's prestigious Trial Advocacy Program. She also worked as a teaching assistant for the Program. Alycia later attended St. Joseph's University Haub School of...
May 14, 2022•22 min•Ep. 426
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Jay Henderson from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about how to maximize your potential. Jay is a performance & leadership expert, speaker and the author of The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Super-Stars in Any Small Business. He is also the creator of the 5 Shifts to Greater Profits – a proven method that accelerates any business result you seek. Jay is one of the most sought-after leadership performance consultants and hiring expertsin the coun...
May 12, 2022•31 min•Ep. 425
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with, John Ting ! They dive into the journey of starting a law firm fresh out of law school and all of the nuggets that come with it. If you’re interested in learning more about the importance of delegation, operations, and taking action, check out this week’s episode. John is known as the Immigration Problem Solver™. His personal mission is to help lawyers be better professionals in the community and have more freedom in their law practice. He provides div...
May 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 424
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Ryan Locke from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about how he became above the fold famous in the year 2020. Ryan helps people who have been injured and people who have been unjustly convicted. Formerly a public defender, he uses the same passion and relentless advocacy to obtain great results for his clients today. He has filed appeals in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and all Georgia appellate courts. Ryan regularly appears in the Georgia S...
May 07, 2022•17 min•Ep. 423
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Steven Lefkoff from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about creating a legal product. Lefkoff Law is a full-service boutique firm that represents businesses throughout Georgia. The firm is committed to creating partnerships with clients while providing high-quality counsel. As the principal and founding attorney, Steven focuses on developing strategies that help his clients with their legal needs. He cares about his clients and empathizes with ea...
May 05, 2022•22 min•Ep. 422
