Maximum Lawyer (Tyson Mutrux)
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| 11 May 2024 | Struggling with the Vision of Your Law Firm? | 00:14:17 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who is struggling with mapping out your goals? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, co-host Tyson Mutrux explores the critical role of having a clear vision for both your law firm and personal life. Many law firm owners struggle with creating a vision for themselves and their own businesses. Tyson shares the creation of his tool, the vision finder and what rules are needed for people to create their vision. These rules include writing your thoughts down on paper and sitting down to let your mind wander. Tyson also goes through some of the personal vision questions law firm owners should ask themselves to understand where they want to be. It is best to think about how you perceive yourself and how others perceive you as well as thinking about who the most important people in your life are. These rules and questions in this tool are meant to help you create a vision that you see for yourself. Take a listen to learn more about this great tool.
2:09 Detailed rules for creating a vision 4:58 Questions and considerations for personal vision
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| 26 Dec 2020 | "Intake and Numbers" w/ Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux 288 | 00:26:08 | |
This week Tyson and Jim discuss mistakes they see related to intake and firm owners not knowing their numbers. 2:35 the earlier you set up systems up the better 6:00 leads 13:58 how many qualified leads do you need 17:00 increasing revenue by knowing your numbers 18:34 polishing the silver 20:28 product and process goals
Jim’s Hack: Bullet journaling - helping with daily tasks and accountability. Tyson’s Tip: Google Tasks - scheduling tasks with the Google tasks app which syncs with your Google calendar. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 17 Aug 2023 | You're Just a Highly Paid Bookkeeper with Adam Rossen | 00:22:53 | |
In order to get his business back to how it was pre-pandemic, Adam double downed on marketing his business. He focused on internet marketing projects and revamping his website.
When searching for new people to join a business, it is crucial to develop a streamlined hiring process. It's important to be smart in your hiring. Don't overanalyze everything but focus on those who are the right fit for your company.
9:17 The experience with the hiring process and how they streamline it 10:09 The importance of taking action in business decisions, but also being smart and not getting caught up in chasing new ideas without careful consideration 13:09 The process of letting go of control in various aspects of their business, such as bookkeeping and office management, in order to grow and scale their firm 19:34 The goal of becoming a data-driven firm and the need for another lawyer
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| 07 Feb 2023 | Productivity & Time Management For High Achievers With Mridu Parikh | 00:31:57 | |
Ready to get control of your demands and distractions? Then you need to meet today’s guest, Mridu Parikh. The founder of Life Is Organized, Mridu is a time management guru passionate about teaching business owners how to focus, get out of the weeds, and take back control of their day. Her best-selling book, Accomplish It, and Productivity On Purpose podcast share simple strategies to ditch mental drama – from procrastination to perfectionism. Mridu's teachings on mastering tasks and habits have been featured in The Huffington Post, Forbes, US News & World Report, and Real Simple. When she’s not wrangling a list or schedule, you can usually find this former professional organizer turned productivity pro with her two teens and one husband in Nashville enjoying a Malbec 2:24 How Mridu started productivity and time management 4:25 When you are ready to go for the week and you’re feeling super motivated but get hit with a problem in the office first thing Monday morning — What do you do?! 6:05 How do you move into a more mindful morning routine? 7:20 How much of the “ideal” morning routine is total nonsense? 11:11 The top productivity tip to change someone from a super procrastinator to someone very efficient is … 14:56 All about people being control freaks! And tips for letting go of the perfectionism 17:15 Recommended productivity tools to help other people! 19:07 Tips for the end of the day work routine 23:23 Managing the things that are out of your control and frustrating because it throws everything off Jim’s Hack: Set Loom at 1.7X for listening speed. Mridu’s Tip: “What will make me feel most successful when my head hits the pillow tonight?” ask yourself this question everyday. And use a Timecube like this one: https://amzn.to/3RD44pd to help you stay focused. Tyson’s Tip: Have an agenda for each meeting you have in the calendar invite. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. https://youtu.be/uqomzUDiam4 Connect with Mridu: Resources: Join the Guild Membership Meet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket. Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page Follow us on LinkedIn Resources:
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| 09 May 2023 | The Stress of Practicing Law: How it Affects Attorneys' Mental Health | 00:22:03 | |
As a lawyer, the pressure to succeed and maintain a certain level of professionalism can be overwhelming. The recent suicide of a fellow attorney who was publicly called out in a Facebook group for being disbarred is a stark reminder of the need for mental health awareness and self-care in the legal profession. In addition to the stress of practicing law, running a law firm, and paying off student debt, it's important to recognize the need to charge a fair price for legal services to avoid undervaluing one's services. But what about the adversarial nature of the profession? Why do attorneys feel the need to be so aggressive towards each other? It's important to resist the urge to pass on negative information about other attorneys and instead reach out with kindness and support. At the end of the day, mental health and fairness should be at the forefront of every legal practice. Let's strive for growth and success while also taking care of ourselves and each other. 04:30 How suicide can be prevented by reaching out to those in need. 08:58 The differences in how each state handles bar complaints and the surprising automatic bar complaint for malpractice 10:19 Undervaluing one's worth, and the importance of making a viable living 19:50 Being kind and supportive to fellow attorneys, even if they have been disbarred or suspended Jim’s Hack: Book by Dr. Ben Hardy and Dan Sullivan 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less Tyson’s Tip: Be kind to each other. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call 988. https://988lifeline.org 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. 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 Resources:
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| 15 Jul 2023 | Bite-Sized Solutions for Law Firm Success | 00:03:03 | |
In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, host Tyson Mutrux introduces a new series of Saturday episodes aimed at helping law firms succeed. These episodes will provide concise and actionable content to help firm owners navigate challenges such as AI, automation, and content creation. Expect practical advice that can be implemented immediately, leading to tangible results. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Resources:
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| 29 Oct 2020 | "Niche Down What Happened Next" w/ Jim Hacking 271 | 00:17:26 | |
Jim Hacking is the founder of Hacking Law Practice and co-founder of Maximum Lawyer. Since 2007, Jim’s practice has been devoted almost exclusively to immigration law. Jim handles spouse & employment visas, citizenship, asylum and deportation cases. Jim applies his litigation skills to his immigration practice, successfully litigating numerous cases involving naturalization and green card delays. Today we share his presentation, “Niche Down What Happened Next” from MaxLawCon 2019. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 12 Mar 2022 | How A Lawyer Changed My Life w/ Jim Hacking | 00:14:06 | |
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Jim Hacking from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about Jim’s amazing journey that started him on a path to becoming a lawyer, the need to find something bigger than himself, and advocating for others. 1:20 Susan Carlson 3:35 a warrior 6:16 never been named 9:20 made on my behalf 11:30 you’re changing the trajectory of people’s lives 13:31 be your best self Watch the podcast here.
Tickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:
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| 09 Sep 2017 | BONUS Episode! Pop up Tip | 00:02:58 | |
Every listener of the show knows how much Tyson hates email... Mike comes with a tip to help him with that. 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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403473303374386/ or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaximumLawyerPodcast/ and comment! You can also go to http://www.maximumlawyer.com/ or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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| 22 Feb 2018 | Episode 81 ft. Nicole Abboud: Video Marketing and Podcasting | 00:38:27 | |
In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview Nicole Abboud; a business owner, Millennial speaker, adjunct college professor, attorney, and podcaster. Nicole combines her understanding of the legal profession (she practiced law for 5 years) with her knowledge of content marketing to help lawyers build their brands and practices. They will go over her career as a podcaster and her business and mission.
Lawyers! Sign up for the Maximum Lawyer Conference! http://maxlawcon.maximumlawyer.com/
About our guest: The site: Nicole:
The podcasts: Each week, host – Karima Gulick – speaks with attorneys who dare to live their lives on their own terms and who are building fulfilling careers. Guest from all walks of life (and the legal profession) share their courageous stories, offer their tactical advice, and provide just the right amount of motivation to help you accomplish your goals. Her podcast: http://www.nicoleabboud.com/podcast/
Leadership Development “Everything that you do as a lawyer, if you are running your own practice, whether you work within a law firm, the best thing you can do for yourself to set yourself up to success is to invest in leadership development”
Hacking’s Hack: Lawyers! Sign up for the Maximum Lawyer Conference! http://maxlawcon.maximumlawyer.com/
Nicole’s Tip: Take this week to listen on social media. Pick a hashtag that relates to your practice area, to your business - anything you wanna find more information about - and just follow it. Follow the conversations that are following around it, and eventually join in on those conversations if it is appropriate. You will find out that you will end up meeting a lot of new people, you will make new connections, you will gain greater insight and ultimately start talking about yourself.
Tyson’s Tip: On the first episode of the year, I encouraged people to send out 10 thank you notes to people that have helped them on 2017. Now I want to encourage you to set lunch with 5 people you have not talked to in a while. Get back in front of them. Keep that engagement up.
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Unleashing The Power Of Voice Search with Tyson Mutrux | 00:08:15 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE
Take a listen! 00:24 The growing usage of voice search assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. 3:20 The importance of optimizing for local search as voice searches are often local. Resources:
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| 10 Jul 2021 | MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Ryan Locke | 00:06:06 | |
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. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:
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| 24 Sep 2020 | "Box of Burnout" w/ Jim Hacking 256 | 00:04:50 | |
Today’s episode is a quick tip from Jim Hacking about the trap that is thinking you’re the only one who can do certain things and how this can often lead to burnout. You don't have to be the best at everything to run a successful firm. Knowing your weaknesses and delegating is the key to success. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylfseAvjfOxbI_XSumR_HA/ September is the last month to join the Guild at our lowest member price! Memberships increase October 1st, 2020.https://maximumlawyer.com/theguild/ Resources:
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| 23 Oct 2023 | Taking ‘Ctrl’ Of Your Keyboard | 00:18:23 | |
Do you want to learn how to become a keyboard wizard? In this episode, Tyson shares an important tip lawyers can use in their practice, which involves using a keyboard. Lawyers are very busy people and usually don't have a lot of time. There are keyboard shortcuts that attorneys can use that will make work more efficient, especially if you do repetitive tasks. Some of these shortcuts include functions like:
There are some advanced functions that Tyson shares. If you want to quickly lock your screen, you press Command + Q for a PC. If you want to open your emoji keyboard on your screen, it's Control + Command + Space for Mac. For a PC, it is “Windows.Windows;” Another interesting function is looking up a definition. For a Mac, click Command + Control + D, all while hovering above the word you want to look up. For PC, it is Alt + Click. All of these shortcuts take practice to learn and master. Sooner or later, you will be able to use them to streamline your workflows. Listen in to learn how to master using your keyboard! 1:10 Why keyboard shortcuts are important for efficiency 4:49 Basic keyboard shortcuts for common actions 10:11 How to quickly lock the screen on a Mac or PC using keyboard shortcuts 11:03 How to quickly show the desktop on a Mac or PC 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Resources:
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| 10 May 2022 | Achieving Freedom w/ John Ting | 00:27:25 | |
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 divorce representation for domestic violence survivors through CHETNA and DAYA on a pro bono basis. John was awarded the 2016 Pro Bono of the Year by the National Asian American Bar Association. 2:43 public interest minded mission 6:37 anticipating the future 10:09 video software 15:07 my goal is to exit 18:13 building that culture 22:07 use a call to action Jim’s Hack: A reflection piece to ask yourself is, what questions are seeking your attention at this time in your life? John’s Tip: Check out the shared inbox app called Missive. It includes email, social media messaging, and a live chat widget for your website. It offers all your tools in one place. Tyson’s Tip: For those that enjoy gardening, check out the Lomi composter. It composts paper, food scraps, and even plastics within hours to put back into your garden.
MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:
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| 02 Mar 2021 | “Becoming Data Driven” w/ Hamza Khan 307 | 00:32:42 | |
In today’s episode Jim and Tyson joined Hamza Khan, a multi-award winning marketer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over a million times. He is a top-ranked university educator, serial entrepreneur, and respected thought leader whose insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. He empowers youth and early talent through his work as Managing Director of Student Life Network, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive education resource platform, which reaches over 2.7 million students. From TEDx stages and international conferences to MBA classrooms and Fortune 500 boardrooms, Hamza is invited regularly to deliver keynotes and workshops around the world. His clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, PwC, Trivago, and over 100 colleges and universities. Learn more at hamzakhan.ca 9:18 how automations will impact the legal industry 10:50 resistance to automation 13:08 becoming data driven 14:56 eustress 16:49 burnout 18:54 what is enough 20:10 it’s ok to not be ok 23:48 how to support your team Jim’s Hack: If you’re on the fence about trying something new or doing something differently, think of it like this, the best time to plant a tree was ten years ago, the next best time is today. Hamza’s Tip: Practice especially when you’re overwhelmed, unlock the sense of urgency that is needed to push through. Leadership Reinvented by Hamza Khan releasing March 9th!
Tyson’s Tip: To dip your toe into crypto currency try out the Crypto .com app Watch the recording here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 30 Dec 2023 | The Secret Plan To Launch Your Firm Into 2024: Finances | 00:07:20 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who needs more financial tips to grow your firm? In this final episode of a five-part series, Jim and Tyson discuss financial strategies for law firms. Jim shares how it is a great financial hack to diversify revenue streams so you are able to get cases from different areas. There are probably dozens of cases that would never enter the door if you did not seek them out in different sectors. This will allow for a wide variety of cases and clients that could be beneficial for your firm. Another way to diversity is something called “white labeling”. This is when you offer something to a client in partnership with another law firm. This could be offering your client a package from another firm, where you get a percentage of what is sold. Tyson shares a tip of cutting costs where it makes sense. Review all of your expenses, which includes subscriptions and softwares and really iron down what you are actually using for your firm. If you know something is not useful, cancel that subscription so more money goes into your pocket. Listen in to learn more! 1:16 The importance of exploring new sources of income 4:08 Tips to save money and increase profitability 6:00 Emphasizing the importance of having a work-life balance Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources:
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| 09 Feb 2021 | "Focus on the Process" with Dr. Jason Selk 303 | 00:30:47 | |
This week we have Dr. Jason Selk as a guest on the podcast! While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six-year period. In addition to working with world-class athletes, Dr. Selk helps business leaders, executives, and top sales people develop mental toughness, increase confidence and focus, and substantially grow the bottom line. More importantly, he helps his clients achieve life balance and health, because people who are happier are the ones who are most successful. A licensed mental health professional, Dr. Selk earned his Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri. His client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones, Bacardi, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A regular contributor to Forbes and Inc., he has been featured in such publications as Success, Men’s Health, Shape, Self, and USA Today, and on television and radio shows on CNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. His latest book Relentless Solution Focus will be published in January 2021. Selk’s earlier book, Executive Toughness, was ranked one of the best career development books ever published by Book Authority. His first book, 10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sports psychology books of all time, while Organize Tomorrow Today was ranked as a top best-selling business book of 2016 by CEO Read. And in 2018, his book Lead Any Team to Win was recognized by Bloomberg as one of the top ten best leadership books of the year. 2:10 the victim mentality 6:10 middle class mindset 8:00 self-confidence 9:38 identity statement 17:00 zeroing in on imperfections 21:10 do you know where you’re trying to go 25:43 too focused on the result Watch the recording here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 08 Aug 2020 | Max Law Rewind: Don't Go Broke | 00:43:53 | |
In today’s episode we’re throwing it back to one of Jim and Tyson’s favorite episodes: #158 Don’t Go Broke. In this episode, Jim and Tyson join Brian Mittman, a worker’s comp lawyer based out of New York. In this episode we’ll cover naming your firm, shifting your mindset from learning to implementation, KPI’s and measuring firm health with metrics, and avoiding “growing broke” while scaling. Listen here. To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild Resources:
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| 14 Nov 2023 | From Prosecutor to Law Firm Owner with Aaron Levinson | 00:26:29 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Meet Aaron Levinson, a former prosecuting attorney who recently launched his own law firm. Aaron's journey from being a prosecutor to starting his own firm is a testament to his determination and resilience. Listen into this episode where Jim and Tyson dive deep into how and what Aaron did to start his own law firm. 01:06 Aaron’s transition from being a prosecutor to starting his own law practice 07:22 Starting his own firm 09:53 Aaron discusses his plans and observations while still working as a prosecutor, and the steps he took to prepare for starting his own law firm 11:12 Aaron talks about the different mindset required for being a prosecutor versus a criminal defense attorney and how he approached the moral quandaries of each role 16:57 Aaron discusses the unexpected aspects of running his own law practice, including the supportive network of attorneys and the misconceptions he had about competition. He also shares his plans for future hires Jim’s Hack: When people show you who they really are, believe them the first time. As it relates to potential new clients. Aaron’s Tip: Say “Yes!” and be open minded and experience new opportunities. Tyson’s Tip: Use ChatGPT upgrade where it talks back to you in a conversation Connect with Aaron: | |||
| 23 Aug 2018 | Dealing With The Pressures and Responsibilities of Being a Lawyer ft. Karen Caffrey ML107 | 00:40:03 | |
In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview Karen Caffrey, a licensed professional counselor and a lawyer; Karen went from the practice of law to the practice of therapy mainly counseling lawyers. They will go over the importance of wellbeing and health for lawyers, the mindset of wellbeing, and how that wellbeing can be achieved. Also, how therapy works and how it can help your personal and business.
Karen’s web site: http://www.karencaffrey.com/
“You can’t be a good lawyer if you are not a healthy lawyer.”
What does it mean to be healthy? It’s multifaceted, there’s a physical aspect, a spiritual aspect, a work aspect and a mental and emotional aspect...
Lawyers are reluctant to go to therapy Because of 2 things: first, stigma; the fear of how are they going to be judged, and the second is fear on confidentiality.
The business of law and psychotherapy “The nexus between the business of law and psychotherapy Is a lot of the challenges lawyers face in having a good business of law come from psychological reasons.”
“Who we are as people, directly impacts who we are as lawyers and who we are as business owners doing the business of law.”
Please give us a shout out in the ABA JOURNAL’S ranking of podcasts!
Hacking’s hack: Whenever you can take a day off of the week. Unplug yourself: get away from the phone and the computer, the office.
Karen’s tip: Put your wellbeing on your radar screen and to do this by diaring it. You can dairy it every day, and spend 5 minutes talking about your wellbeing. Prioritize your wellbeing.
Tyson’s tip: Productivity - A website: Activtrak: https://activtrak.com/. It allows you to plug in yourself, your partners and employees, and it shows your productivity level.
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| 26 Jul 2022 | 10 Things We’ve Learned Since Starting the Maximum Lawyer Podcast w/ Jim and Tyson 455 | 00:33:23 | |
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 Jim’s Hack: Check out Lifetime Fitness if you’re ever in St. Louis, MO. It's enormous. Between massages, the office space, the cafe, and the salon, it’s an unbelievable experience! Tyson’s Tip: Check out Wing Virtual Assistant. Wing has an easy-to-use app making it convenient to find an assistant. Watch the podcast here.
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| 22 Nov 2018 | The Advantages of Working as a Solo with A Big Firm Behind ft. Dayne Phillips ML120 | 00:28:06 | |
Visit MaximumLawyer.com for complete show notes of each podcast episode, tips, hacks and more resources! In this episode, Jim & Tyson interview Dayne Phillips, a Criminal Defense Attorney at Price Benowitz LLP. Listen as Dayne tells his story about meeting Seth Price and how he affiliated with him, having the best of both worlds, working as a solo with a big firm backing him up. 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 or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us! The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 27 Jun 2020 | Max Law Rewind: The Best Law Marketing Strategies | 00:43:04 | |
In today’s episode we’re throwing it back to one of Jim and Tyson’s favorite episodes: #112 The Best Law Marketing Strategies. In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview Seth Prince and John Fisher! They will dive into their marketing going through their systems, strategies, advice to people going solo, the future of marketing, and more! Hacking’s Hack: A blog post. https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Tyson’s Tip: Filevine, Case Management Software for the Modern Law Firm. John’s tip: Build a website that’s just for internal purposes in your law firm where people right entries for new policies in your firm every day. Seth’s tip: The idea of repricing major expense areas. To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected! Join our Facebook Group Like us on Facebook Subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow us on LinkedIn Resources:
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| 26 Oct 2024 | The Smaller You Define Your World, the Bigger Your Problems Seem | 00:16:04 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a lawyer who struggles with focusing on small issues? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson delves into the significance of perspective in problem-solving for law firm owners, inspired by a Mike Cernovich quote. The quote is “The smaller you define your world, the bigger your problems seem”. For lawyers, little things can cause a lot of stress. This turns every small problem into a huge issue. If you take a step back and think about how that problem fits into your world, your mindset about little issues can really change. One thing lawyers can do to overcome this is to think about how these issues affect your long term vision. Most times, these issues will not have an effect on where you want to go or what you want to accomplish. They will be small blips along the journey, so it is best to find ways to mitigate those issues. Mitigating can come in a few ways. One of these ways is to delegate tasks that are weighing heavily on you. Maybe intake is stressing you out or following up with some clients is time consuming. Delegate these tasks out to members of your team so you can feel less stressed and you can focus on other things. Listen in to learn more! 2:40 The relevance of the quote in managing daily stress 3:48 How a narrow view can amplify problems 6:58 Reassessing current challenges 8:01 The importance of having a long-term vision 9:16 The need for delegation to reduce overwhelm and expand one's capacity Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.
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| 23 Feb 2023 | Why Are You Waiting with Jim Hacking | 00:17:57 | |
What if you knew the day that you were going to die? What if you gave your life your best shot because you knew that your time was limited? What would you do differently? What would you change in your law firm? Who would you call to make sure you talked to today? In today's episode, we're sharing a presentation from Max Law Con 2022, where Jim gives his talk - “Why are you waiting?” Which encourages you to live today with the mindset of your finite time and asking the important question of how would you change what you do today? How would that encourage you to make decisions and say “No.” to certain things? How would it make you step up and say “Yes!” to other things a lot quicker. What is important to you? Listen to this episode and be encouraged to move forward fearlessly. 2:00 Being present and in the moment 7:20 Let’s talk about saying yes and how every decisions is effected 9:30 We are a limited amount of time — Suppose this is the last year? the last day? What would you do and who would you call? Why would you not do it today? Remember that everything you are doing is important but remember that you only have one shot at your business, your life, your family so give it your all and make it the best that you can. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here Jim’s Hack: Read Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Resources: Join the Guild Membership Meet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket. Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page Follow us on LinkedIn Resources:
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| 03 Jul 2021 | MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Emilia Coto | 00:05:36 | |
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 Ownership Watch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:
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| 28 Jun 2022 | MaxLawCon Q+A w/ Jim and Tyson | 00:28:58 | |
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. Hiring is challenging right now, so do awesome things to keep your people and create a good system that makes people want to apply. Watch the podcast here.
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| 05 Dec 2018 | Technology To Run Your Law Firm ft. Conor Malloy ML122 | 00:25:21 | |
Visit MaximumLawyer.com for complete show notes of each podcast episode, tips, hacks and more resources! In this episode, Jim & Tyson interview Conor Malloy, partner at Chi City Legal, LLC, a 2 men law firm in Chicago. Conor uses Zapier in his firm and he is kind of a magician with it. Listen as they go all over this automation software, its functions, and the way it can help you run your law firm. 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 or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us! The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 29 May 2019 | “Hiring 101 for Lawyers” w/ Jay Henderson | 00:38:43 | |
Today on the show we have Jay Henderson, founder of Real Talent, a unique hiring and management development service for businesses. In this episode, we’ll discuss how he applies his hiring principles to law firms and how attorneys can be hiring better and scaling faster.
Hacking’s Hack: Have a 30-day probationary period for all your new hires.
Tyson’s Tip: Have an on boarding process, no matter what it might be. Use a combination of documents and in-person training.
Jay’s Tip: Do everything you can to keep your energy as high as possible. Keep your attitude as positive as possible.
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| 24 Sep 2024 | Unlocking YouTube Success: Tips for Engaging Content and Community Building | 00:34:33 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking to become more serious about content creation? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Jim and Tyson discuss their experience at the Vid Summit, a prominent YouTube conference. YouTube as a platform has changed over the years, with preferred content changing as time has gone on. The best videos are ones that use storytelling and structured approaches to convey a message. Jim and Tyson point to creators like Dude Perfect as examples of people who have succeeded in the space and have made an impact. Jim and Tyson provide some strategies on creating better content on the platform. There needs to be a mix of content you want to create and the need for an audience to consume that content. If one of these is lacking, your channel will not thrive. It is important to look at what has been successful and recreate it as time goes on. Create content to engage people so they want to come back and watch. Listen in to learn more on how to create content on YouTube! 05:21 YouTube vs. Netflix 08:24 Content Consumption Patterns 12:03 Evolution of YouTube Content 18:17 Video Monetization 22:28 YouTube Shorts Importance
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| 16 Jun 2019 | "Father's Day Special" w/ James Hacking II | 00:34:21 | |
“Father’s Day Pop-Up” w/James Hacking II
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Today on the show we have special Father’s Day Pop-Up episode for you with Jim’s dad, James Hacking II. Jim and James will talk about how James grew his business from 1 to 150 employees spread across the midwest, and how he managed that growth.
Hacking’s Hack (The Younger): Right now everything is moving digital but listening to your experiences it seems to me like there really isn’t any substitute for a physical experience. Don’t forget about proximity and interacting with the people who know where the business is.
Hacking’s Hack (Sr.): There is a list of all the engineers in MO and IL, what I did was go through and make a list of all the people that I thought might want to work with us. If you do good work clients will recommend you to others. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel
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| 23 Jan 2019 | The Mindset of Social Media For Lawyers, with Mitch Jackson ML129 | 00:42:33 | |
Visit MaximumLawyer.com for complete show notes of each podcast episode, tips, hacks and more resources! In this episode, Jim & Tyson interview Mitch Jackson, The Streaming Lawyer. Listen as they dive deep into the mindset of social media and go over the importance of showing your human side in your marketing, consistency and choosing the right platforms for your content. 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 or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us! The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 07 Feb 2017 | Episode 29: Google Search Roulette! | 00:26:56 | |
Jim and Tyson are both huge fans of the “I Love Marketing Podcast”, and in one of their episodes, “Yellowpages Roulette”, they do something like this but using the Yellow Pages.
Random location and practice area: Sacramento, California - Bankruptcy. 1st Case Study: http://www.sacramentobankruptcy.com/ 2nd Case Study: http://www.sacramentobankruptcyattorneys.com/
Both case studies have lots of pros and cons, lessons and huge take aways! What are your thoughts about them? Please comment!
Hacking’s Hack: From Google Hangouts you can make calls! If you are a user of Google Hangouts, calls are really easy to make!
Tyson’s Tip: A book. “Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us” by Seth Godin. It’s great! About building communities and being part of them.
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| 18 Jan 2018 | Episode 76 ft. Ryan Locke - Case Study: Criminal Defense: From Public to Private | 00:36:24 | |
In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview Ryan Locke a criminal defense attorney in Atlanta. Actually, he runs his own law firm; the Ryan Locke Law Firm. They will go over his career, the things that drove him to be a lawyer, his past from the public sector to private, his struggles running his firm and marketing.
The Firm: https://thelockefirm.com/
Ryan’s podcast: https://thelockefirm.com/georgia-appellate-review
Ryan’s biggest piece of advice: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: “when going solo, I thought about not having an office, but then I realized clients in criminal defense need to know that you’re legit and have that experience. That experience has to be good from beginning to end.”
Hacking’s Hack: Stand out! Check out this card: Ryan’s Tip: An App. On Mac: Text Expander. On Windows: Phraseexpress. You type something and the it punches in more text than you type. Semi-automate documents!
Tyson’s Tip: https://www.process.st/ Process Street is a simple, free and powerful way to manage your team's recurring checklists and procedures.
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| 15 Dec 2020 | “Strategize to Maximize” w/ Saul Gruber 284 | 00:30:58 | |
This week we have Saul Gruber as a guest on the podcast! Saul was a nationally renowned Trial Lawyer for 30 years with multiple offices in New Jersey and recently relocated to Florida and transitioned from practicing law to Trial Consulting. He formerly represented victims of Medical Negligence, Car Wrecks, Defective Products and earned a national reputation in representing and helping victims of Nursing Home Neglect. After a rewarding career, Saul has now shifted his focus to helping other advocates reach the zenith in their client’s cases. According to Saul, “It is essential to tap into the jurors desires and fears as it relates to your client’s harms”. The Firm’s unique blend of experience, focus groups, rule development, and discovery and deposition strategies provide continued persuasive insight unmatched by other consulting groups. Watch the recording here. 3:30 consulting and mentoring 4:35 you’re going to make a lot of mistakes 8:22 strategize to maximize 9:00 outsourcing 12:08 working with lawyers as clients 16:40 connecting with clients 18:39 looking through a lens Jim’s Hack: Book: Matthew McConaughey - Greenlights Saul’s Tip: If you want to be a trial lawyer and you want better settlements, what you need to do is try the case. Tyson’s Tip: Reach out to your friends and see how they’re doing. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 28 Jul 2020 | "Transition to Tech" w/ Ivy Grey 238 | 00:31:46 | |
In today’s episode we joined Ivy Grey, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for WordRake, the creator of American Legal Style for PerfectIt, and an advisor to Intelligent Editing Ltd. Ivy practiced corporate bankruptcy law for ten years before making her transition to full-time legal tech in November 2018. During her decade of legal practice, Ivy was named a Rising Star in the New York Metro Area for five consecutive years, and her significant representations included In re AMR Corp. (American Airlines) and In re Filmed Entertainment Inc. (Columbia House). 5:50 what are add-ins11:24 word add-in you should know about 14:25 Wordrake16:00 marketing a product vs practicing law16:40 efficiency seems threatening because or the way lawyers bill23:00 flat fee vs billable hours26:02 tech for solos from the beginning27:45 calendaring and automationsListen to the podcast here. Jim’s Hack: From the I Love Marketing podcast by Dean and Joe: a way to clarify things when you’re doing video, when you’re getting ready to make a point use one of two words - Look or Listen - and then pause. This grabs the listeners attention. Tyson’s Tip: Our friend John Fisher shared his intake binder in the Facebook group - go take a look!Ivy’s Tip: Book - Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen. This helps with changing your behavior to actually be successful! If you enjoyed the show, we’d appreciate a 5-Star review! To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild Resources:
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| 12 Aug 2021 | MaxLawCon 2021 Sponsor Pop-up with Filevine | 00:28:29 | |
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:
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| 27 Aug 2020 | "How Van Law Firm Uses Virtual Assistants in Their Law Firm From Start to Finish" w/ Sandy Van 247 | 00:43:02 | |
In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation from MaxLawCon 2020. Our originally scheduled MaxLawCon 2020 speaker Sandy Van presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share her presentation: How Van Law Firm Uses Virtual Assistants in Their Law Firm From Start to Finish. You can also watch the video here. For Guild membership details and all the member benefits head on over here. To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedIn Resources:
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| 06 Nov 2020 | Maximum Growth Live with Dan Schwartz | 01:22:25 | |
Today Seth and Jay continue the conversation from Tuesday about firing and termination and employment law issues with CTEmploymentlawblog.com founder Dan Schwartz. 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:
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| 25 Jul 2017 | 1 Year Anniversary: The One Big Tip | 00:15:17 | |
In this episode listeners will take over the show and alongside Jim and Tyson, will give THE one big tip on marketing and running your own law firm. Thank you everyone! It's been an awesome first year and there are great things ahead! In this episode: Dan Ryan Doug Biggs Chris Finney Gary Burger Joey Vitale John Fisher JoAnn Holmes Larry Weinstein Matt Jet Matt Vianello Bertrand Mariaux
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| 04 Feb 2025 | Today’s Growth Opportunities in Law with Shane Jasmine Young | 01:23:53 | |
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Starting a law firm is not an easy feat and comes with a lot of fears and motivations. Shane delves into some of the fears and motivations that existed when she was starting her law firm journey. The uncertainty was a huge factor that initially led to her hesitation to start her firm. But, being laid off along with the support from her husband, it was the boost she needed to get started with 0 clients and no business experience. Shane also relied on the existing networks in the legal field to help get things off the ground and get those initial clients. For Shane, owning a law firm involves having a lot of accountability, especially when it comes to processes the firm follows and the frameworks for hiring. Shane looked at what her goals were for the firm as a foundation for who she initially hired. Having the experience of hiring someone who wanted to control everything led to a huge wedge in the firm dynamics. Shane used it as a learning curve when it came to future hiring and began verifying information for those who are coming into the firm. Listen in to learn more from Shane Young.
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Is Unbridled Optimism Holding You Back? Exploring the Downside with Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux | 00:25:20 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Do you struggle with keeping realistic expectations? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson and Jim share their insights on unbridled optimism and how it relates to the field of law. Unbridled optimism involves the idea of being overly optimistic and not focusing on the right things. Jim and Tyson share the reasons why people tend to act this way. For some, it is done to avoid having negative conversations. Being optimistic turns your mind away from potential downfall or feelings of heartache. As it relates to the legal field, it is important to see a problem and figure out how to address it. For Jim and Tyson, it could be seeing a dip in email signups, thinking about why it happened and finding ways to solve the problem. Jim and Tyson share the importance of accurate thinking. Things are not always going to go your way and decisions you think are good will not deliver perfect results every time. Accurate thinking involves being realistic about the outcomes of situations. Setting benchmarks can help create action. If something does not go according to plan, set a benchmark or action that will lead to another result. Listen in to learn more! 1:35 Discussion on the negative impact of unbridled optimism 11:18 Explanation of the Stockdale Paradox 13:04 Importance of accurate thinking and setting benchmarks
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| 28 May 2021 | Maximum Growth Live! with special guest Lee Heyward | 00:48:23 | |
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.
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| 25 Jul 2023 | Reflecting on Seven Years of Maximum Lawyer | 00:21:47 | |
In this podcast episode, Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux reflect on the seven-year journey of the Maximum Lawyer podcast. They discuss the evolution of the podcast, their early tips and hacks, and the impact of vulnerability and authenticity on their success. They highlight their favorite episodes and the therapeutic nature of the podcast. As well as emphasizing the importance of collective wisdom through their past guest, talking to each other and the Guild! 01:55 The impressive milestone! 03:33 First guest and the strategy behind guests 06:54 Favorite episodes 08:31 Limitless mindset 13:13 What the podcast has done for Jim and Tyson Jim’s Hack: Read the book: “Crucial Conversations: tools for talking when the stakes are high” by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory Tyson Muturx: Use Joe Rogan advice: about finding something positive to say about others, even in difficult situations. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube here. Resources:
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| 22 Jun 2021 | RV Mobile Office w/ Justin Osborn | 00:27:19 | |
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 more 3:34 goodwill marketing 4:50 RV mobile office 7:58 lower conversion 12:10 not afraid of competition 16:57 evening events 18:45 follow up strategy Jim’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 Miller Watch the interview here.
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| 20 Jun 2023 | Diversify, Adapt, and Thrive: Strategies for Building a Resilient Law Practice with Evelyn Ackah | 00:27:38 | |
Evelyn Ackah, a successful immigration attorney from Canada, joins Tyson and Jim to share her experience and advice for attorneys looking to start their own niche practice. From starting her own firm to practicing law in two different countries, Evelyn has faced a variety of challenges and has come out on top. Here are some key takeaways:
Overall, Evelyn's experience and advice provide valuable insights for attorneys looking to start their own niche practice. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your services, Evelyn tips can help you achieve success. So take her advice and get started on your own journey today! Listen in! 01:03 Starting her own law firm and practicing immigration law in Canada and the US 04:26 How COVID-19 has affected her cross-border immigration law practice and how she had to diversify her practice to recover from the decline 08:28 Practicing law in two different countries and how she hires a US attorney for green card and permanent residency applications 10:18 The day-to-day work, including team meetings, consultations, and business development 17:04 The impact of COVID-19 on her business and discusses the importance of diversification in practice areas 18:25 The importance of offering complimentary services to clients, such as wills and employment law, to insulate her business from ups and downs 20:20 Advising big law associates to treat their practice like their own business, building personal relationships and owning their files, to prepare for going out on their own Jim’s Hack: Jim recommends the book "The First 90 Days" for a systematic approach to onboarding new employees beyond the first few days. Evelyn's Tip: Use restream to reach all the social media platforms. Tyson’s Tip: Recommends Steve.ai, a website that generates animated videos by plugging in a script with a free version.
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| 21 Feb 2017 | Episode 31 ft. Gary Burger: Going Solo | 00:24:43 | |
In this episode Jim and Tyson interview Personal Injury Attorney Gary Burger and go through his process of breaking up from an old partner and going solo, creating a whole new marketing strategy.
Gary Burger 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. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-burger-393a2011/
“I used what happened with my old breakup on going into this new firm; I took that energy and used it into the direction that I wanted it to go… Embrace change”.
Gary’s biggest advice when splitting from a partner: Sit down and write down your marketing plan. Read some marketing books, there’s a lot of good stuff out there. Form a plan, execute it and take step by step at a time. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Tyson’s Tip: BestSelf The Self Journal - Day Planner Goal Setting System https://www.amazon.com/BestSelf-Self-Journal-Planner-Setting/dp/B01C33U15A ROADMAP YOUR LIFE: Goals are meaningless without a plan on how to achieve them. SELF Journal helps you create a road map toward the life you want by helping you define your goals and then creating a road map to reach them.
Hacking’s Hack: An app, WAZE. A GPS-based geographical navigation application program. It works on smartphones and tablets with GPS support and provides turn-by-turn information and user-submitted travel times and route details, downloading location-dependent information over mobile networks.
Gary’s Tip: Go home and be with your family. And work after your kids go to bed.
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| 19 Nov 2024 | Insights on Growth, Marketing, and Client Service in Estate Planning with Paul Yokabitus | 00:48:17 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who is thinking about improving how the business operates? In this podcast episode, Tyson chats with Paul Yokabitus, a guest expert in legal and financial planning. They discuss Paul’s journey in building a successful firm. Building a successful law firm involves understanding the risks that might exist. Tyson and Paul discuss how attorneys should operate when attacking these risks. It involves starting each day with an agenda that is intentional in getting things done and tackling any issues that arise. It is also important to be open to new opportunities as a business owner and preparing for the good and bad of running a firm. Client and customer service should be of top concern for law firms when it comes to measuring success. In a world where many businesses are using AI, attorneys need to prioritize customer service. This can include ensuring clients understand the legal process or going over documentation. AI should be used to streamline certain processes, so you can free up your time to service customers and clients. Listen in to learn more! 05:19 Mindset of Successful People 12:26 Differentiation in a Crowded Market 13:32 The Importance of Client Service 16:55 Pivoting in Legal Practice 17:39 Finding the Right Team 24:21 Overcoming Failures Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.
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| 04 Nov 2021 | Delegate Your Way to Freedom w/ Brett Trembly | 00:22:04 | |
Today on the podcast Tyson sat down with MaxLawCon 2021 sponsor Get Staffed Up. They talk a lot about freedom at Get Staffed Up. After several years in business, they discovered that they’re really in the business of helping other lawyers liberate themselves by delegating (way) more tasks, leading them to newfound freedom. Get Staffed Up challenges you to come up with ways that you can’t improve your life, and someone else’s life, by delegating the tasks you don’t want to do. 3:08 a better way to grow a business 4:02 the great resignation 6:35 how does this work 13:39 virtual assistants 16:00 data entry and invoicing 17:43 legal teams in 8 countries Watch the interview here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com MaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:
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| 20 Dec 2016 | Episode 23 ft. Randall Ryder: The Bad Clients You Don’t Take will be the Best Money You Never Made | 00:21:37 | |
In this episode, Jim, Tyson and Randall Ryder will try to identify bad clients, and explain why it’s a good idea not working with them. As many of solo practicing lawyers, Randall has the “good” struggle of not having enough time to do everything. He’s in a point in which he may need to add an associate or an assistant. He’s having trouble letting things go that he SHOULD let go. Every client is not created equally and there are some clients who really aren’t worth 5 times what your normal fee would be. You can’t bill for waking up on the middle of the night. You can't bill for sitting in front of your computer willing to smash your keyboard because someone isn't listening to you. They’re just not worth it. So, how do you identify those clients? With experience. When somebody calls you and something just doesn’t feels right about what they said, or something about how they’re talking to you just doesn’t feel right, something doesn’t line up; just go with your gut. “I have a great case!”... No you don’t! Bad clients can crowd out good clients, they leave you without energy to deal with new clients or with actual good clients. Re-allocate your resources from all the bad places to good places.
Randall’s Tip: You need to stand a lot of time on https://lawyerist.com/ reading a lot of articles. Free information for people who want to go solo. Hacking’s Hack: Google Sites. It allows you to build internal or external facing websites, and you can use it as an intranet. Very easy to use! Tyson’s Tip: A book; “What to Do When it's Your Turn (and it's Always Your Turn)” by Seth Godin. The Domino Project; 1st edition (December 1, 2014). It’s inspirational and motivational. The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 26 Sep 2020 | Maximum Intake Pt. 2 w/ Jim Hacking and Gary Falkowitz 257 | 00:51:40 | |
Today we’re sharing part two of a six part series on Intake. This isn’t your regular podcast. In this series you’ll get to listen in on actual strategy sessions between Gary Falkowitz and Jim Hacking as they dive into Jim’s intake processes. 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”. 7:30 get them to where they want to be fastest10:30 determine why they’re calling 13:17 reassure them 18:50 looking for free advice21:00 maximize your revenue and profits26:05 qualifiers and disqualifiers27:02 conveying the opposite of urgency28:03 opportunity to sign electronically31:00 payments31:45 should you list your fees on your website Listen to today’s episode here. Want to hear more from Gary? Tune in to his MaxLawCon 2019 presentation here or watch the video here. Or, listen in to episode 93 with Gary as a guest on the Maximum Lawyer podcast here. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-Star review! Resources:
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| 15 Jan 2020 | Have a Growth Mindset w/ Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux 181 | 00:32:29 | |
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 with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. Tyson’s Tip: Record a video and publish it – no editing - and watch the positive comments roll in! For more content from us please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 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 or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Resources:
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| 17 Mar 2022 | The Post Pandemic Office Space w/ Billie Tarascio | 00:23:55 | |
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Billie Tarascio from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about Billie’s post-pandemic law firm, the review of her systems, and her experience on the path to continuing becoming an expert in the field. Billie Tarascio has been pushing the boundaries for how to build a successful law practice since starting Modern Law in 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. After graduating from Law School at the University of Oregon, she started seeing what many lawyers see. “Most of the people who needed our help couldn’t afford attorneys and lawyers needed more work,” she says. Searching for a better way of doing things for attorneys and clients alike, she started by building a low-cost law firm to help clients during a difficult economy. Alas, the numbers didn’t work, she recalls. “I needed to find some way of making divorce cheaper,” she said. That’s when she built Access Legal, a cloud-based document automation software for clients to help them create their own forms and filings, ostensibly with the coaching help of an attorney or paralegal. Still, clients were not always comfortable creating legal documents. But technology continued to drive the bottom line in her firm, where she developed techniques to tweak results that she’s been sharing with other lawyers around the country. Through her experiences and driven by metrics, Tarascio has developed the steps to create and assess changes to any law firm, and drive measurable increases in company profits – which ultimately serve clients with better service. Tarascio has four children ages 3 to 14 and lives in Gilbert, Arizona. 1:26 made predictions 4:01 demand is off the charts 7:28 client advocate role 12:55 Google mind business 16:20 where are the people searching 20:17 what is the purpose of the locations Watch the podcast here.
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| 11 Jun 2022 | Automating Lead Conversion w/ Kelsey Bratcher | 00:20:42 | |
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 implement automation 5:14 scheduled with these scheduling tools 9:00 two way messaging platforms 13:15 CRM 17:04 break it down into chunks Watch the podcast here.
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| 11 Jun 2020 | "7 Life Lessons From Failures to Success" with Christopher Nicolaysen 225 | 00:30:29 | |
In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation from MacLawCon 2020. Our originally scheduled MaxLawCon 2020 speaker Christopher Nicolaysen presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share his talk: 7 Life Lessons From Failures to Success. You can also watch the video here. The Maximum Lawyer Guild community is live! For membership details and all the member benefits head on over here. To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected! Join our Facebook GroupLike us on FacebookSubscribe to our YouTube channelFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:
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| 31 Oct 2023 | LinkedIn for Lawyers: Proven Strategies to Attract Clients with Jason Cheung | 00:29:57 | |
Are you a lawyer who doesn't have LinkedIn? In this podcast episode, Jim and Tyson talk with Jason Cheung, a LinkedIn expert who assists lawyers in improving their online presence. They discuss the significance of LinkedIn for legal professionals.
For lawyers who use LinkedIn, it is important to engage with people who like your posts. These individuals may not follow you, but there is a benefit in sending them a friend request to connect and adding a message of “Thanks for liking my post, I look forward to connecting”. This allows the individual to know that you are responsive and active and that they can have a chat down the line if they feel you can be of help. Listen in to learn more!
Jason’s Tip: Is to always make the assumption that people who don't know you would love to talk to you. 90% of the time people do want to engage. You have nothing to lose with this tactic and it is a great way to expand your network quickly. Tyson’s Tip: Call your parents more because they are getting older and time goes by quickly. The same goes with colleagues. Connect with your colleagues more and check in on them. 5:32 Jason shares his approach to creating LinkedIn posts 11:20 Tips on how to convert LinkedIn posts into actual clients 21:35 Jason provides information about his LinkedIn marketing practice
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| 19 Mar 2022 | Stop Underestimating The Value of Intake w/ Gary Falkowitz | 00:23:47 | |
Today we're excited to share a presentation by Gary Falkowitz from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about how you can capitalize on leads, maximize revenue, and improve your intake process. Gary P. Falkowitz is the Managing Partner and Founding Attorney of the Falkowitz Law Firm PLLC‚ one of the premier personal injury law firms in New York. Gary received his J.D., in 2005 from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Senior Board of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, Gary served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice on behalf of the Kings County community. 2:02 intake whisperer 5:26 the competition is more intense than it has ever been 8:42 escalation procedure 12:29 fear 15:36 digitally impress them 18:47 the one call close 22:34 follow up with web leads Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com
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| 28 Sep 2024 | Tips on How to Manage Your Time Without Burning Out | 00:16:20 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE
To avoid burning out, you need to be productive with healthy habits. For Tyson, this involves working out, eating healthy and getting enough sleep. It is so easy to get into bad habits which will affect how you do your work and will affect your body. It is important to incorporate different ways to practice good habits in your day to ensure you are performing at your best.
Listen in to learn more! 3:05 The importance of working out and getting enough sleep for productivity 8:37 The effectiveness of time blocking 12:01 Methods of focusing on a few top tasks each day 13:39 The importance of keeping all tasks in one place
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| 08 Nov 2016 | Episode 17: Stay Motivated | 00:20:39 | |
Things don’t always go our way... In this episode, Jim and Tyson are talking about how to stay motivated, focused, how to keep going; how to get past all the negativity. As lawyers we will have those moments when we are down, when we are bummed out, when a case goes against us; clients won’t stop calling and they are mad at us. The headaches of collecting money, paying bills… STAY OPTIMISTIC. STAY POSITIVE. If you have people in your lives who bring you down or complain all the time and they’re constantly bringing their negativity to you, just don’t spend time with them, cut them loose, they will bring you down! If you spend any amount of time with them, you are gonna spend all your attention focusing on them and not on bettering yourself, not improving your firm, not improving your results for your clients. Surround yourself with people who are motivated. What do you do to keep on task? To stay motivated? Hacking’s Hack: A podcast from Seth Godin. www.buildingnewlaw.ca/about/. It’s on iTunes. Tyson’s Tip: An app; Spoil. You can send gifts the same day. Check it out! https://www.spoil.co/. The Simplest Way to Give Beautiful gifts, delivered same-day, anywhere in the US. The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 22 Mar 2022 | Law Student Connect w/ Jordan Gardner | 00:28:36 | |
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one of the founders of Law Student Connect, Jordan Gardner! They dive into the journey of how this platform came to be and what it’s all about. If you’re interested in learning more about connecting law firms with law students or anything in between, check out this week’s episode. The first time Jordan sat across the table from his senior partner and watched him strike his time entries from a client's bill was a defining moment in his life. Because of the compensation structure, every stroke of his pen was money Jordan wouldn't be receiving, and time he could never get back. When he left his office, he started dreaming of a better way to hedge the risk of wasting time on tasks that clients wouldn't pay full price for. That's how Law Student Connect was born. In 2019, Jordan left his job and jumped fully into creating a platform specifically for attorneys to outsource legal research, drafting, doc review, and other basic tasks to law students who were anxious to test themselves on real-world projects. 4:50 at the tail end 8:34 people-oriented person 12:13 hire entry-level law students 18:36 law students are hungry for this 23:40 work is not as routine or predictable Jim’s Hack: Whether you join the Guild or not, owning a law firm can be isolating, so make sure you have a place to go where you can find the support you need to let go of your stress. Jordan’s Tip: Check out the productivity app called, Text Expander. For a small monthly fee, you can type in 6 keystrokes and generate a predefined paragraph, which saves you time. Tyson’s Tip: The DJI Mimo camera is a handheld camera that has delivered amazing results. You can control the camera remotely from your phone. They also have an app that you don’t need the camera for called, LightCut. You can take a group of videos or photos, click a button, and it will put together a promo video. Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:
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| 13 Apr 2024 | Creating and Using Your Target Lists with Tyson Mutrux | 00:07:16 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, co-host Tyson Mutrux explores the strategic use of target lists in law firms. Target lists are more than just a to-do list; they are a strategic tool (spreadsheet) that can focus your firm's efforts on specific cases, ensuring that you're not just busy, but productive. By identifying the cases that are most likely to be resolved within a quarter, you can allocate your resources effectively and increase your chances of success. This approach is about working smarter, not harder. Listen into the full episode to hear how Tyson does this! 02:51 The components and tracking methods of target lists 04:43 How target lists allow teams to focus on specific cases Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Ask us a question about starting your own law firm here! Peak Performance Intensive with Dr. Jason Selk, sign up here! Resources:
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| 17 Aug 2021 | The TikTok Attorney w/ Ugo Lord | 00:30:35 | |
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 law 4:00 providing information 10:25 TikTok secret 15:09 pushback 20:35 creating content on an iphone 23:16 coming up with content ideas Jim’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.
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| 20 Jul 2021 | A Vision Around Time Commitments w/ Heather Harmon Kennedy | 00:25:35 | |
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
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| 25 Jan 2025 | These 3 AI Tools Will Change How You Work (Nobody’s Talking About #3!) | 00:10:53 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE
AI can be used in a variety of ways to make your job and life easier. Tyson delves into 3 unique AI tools that lawyers can use to elevate their firms. The first is Paxton, which is a legal research tool. The tool can help you research for a case but it will also draft documents and conduct analysis for you. It is a game changer for those who spend a lot of time in a courtroom. The second tool is Murph AI, which is a marketing tool with voice over automation. It is a great tool for content creation to convey messages in a unique way. The last tool is Opus Clip, which is a video editing tool that transforms long form videos into short clips for social media. It is a time saver for lawyers who are trying to upgrade their content. Listen in to learn more! 1:58 Discussion on Paxton AI, a superior legal research tool 3:44 Introduction to Murph, a voice-over automation tool 5:48 Overview of Opus Clip, an AI tool that creates short videos Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | An Actionable Plan to Formulate and Automate Your Processes with Matt Spiegel | 00:20:16 | |
Do you need help improving your law firm's client journey? Are you finding it hard to get clients? In this episode, Matt Spiegel, the co-founder and CEO of Lawmatics, discusses the importance of providing excellent customer service in the legal industry and improving the client journey. It is evident that lawyers are not CEOs. They don't run businesses. But, Matt emphasizes the need for law firm owners to run their practice like a business. Law firm owners need to go out and find clients to grow their firm just like a CEO would go out and make connections to grow their success. Part of growing your business and law firm ensures the client is always happy because a happy client equals a happy practice. Matt delves into the ways to prioritize the happiness of a client. 1 | Client Begins The client journey begins the moment a client reaches out to your firm via email or phone. This is part of the “client intake phase”. This phase is crucial to getting a client because they are reaching out to multiple firms at once. You need to ensure staff are engaging right away so they don't lose the client. Immediate engagement shows the client exactly how you will respond to them throughout the process. It shows that those in the firm care and are ready to provide the client with what they need, even if it's just basic legal information. 2 | Active Client The “active matter phase” is the communication throughout the length of a client's case. Like phase one, communication is key to getting and retaining a client. It is important to provide the client information throughout the journey. Make it a habit to market to them. Send them information like newsletters that include things that are external to your firm. It is a good idea to set up a client portal, where individuals can go into a system and get updates on their case. If email communication is too much (and it can be in this industry), a client portal is a great way to input all necessary information and the client can retrieve it on the other end. 3 | Former Client The “former client phase” is a neglected but important phase in the client journey. 75% of clients come from referrals. Even when a client’s case is complete, the relationship between the attorney and client needs to continue. There are many ways to maintain a good relationship with a former client. Send a birthday and holiday email every year or add them to a mailing list for networking events. What this does is let the client know the firm has their best interests in mind even after the working relationship ends.
6:57 Immediate engagement and rapid response to create a positive first impression 8:45 Focusing on maintaining the relationship with a former client 8:58 Providing excellent customer service from the very first contact with a client 9:53 Delighting clients through effective communication during the active matter phase 17:29 The importance of automation
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| 01 Sep 2020 | “Commercial Real Estate” w/ Adam Collins 248 | 00:30:41 | |
In today’s podcast episode Jim and Tyson dive into understanding and negotiating commercial leases with Adam Collins. Adam is the Managing Director at MGA, a full-service real estate advisory firm focused on caring for the needs of all types of users of commercial real estate. They provide expert consultation in analyzing and executing solutions aimed to reduce their client’s overall facility expenses while maximizing workplace efficiency and productivity. 3:20 networking for clients5:50 mistakes when obtaining a new lease 7:48 requesting special terms9:20 buy a building vs send everyone home12:40 finding smaller office spaces19:45 pros and cons to nnn Watch the video here. Jim’s Hack: Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz - Management debt is when we make fast and easy decisions that have a price in the future. Adam’s Tip: Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Tyson’s Tip: App: Healthy Together - contact tracing for COVID-19. September is the last month to join the Guild at our lowest member price! Memberships increase October 1st, 2020. Resources:
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| 06 Jun 2018 | Artificial Intelligence and Client Intake in a Law Firm ML096 | 00:30:51 | |
In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview Justin Maxwell, cofounder of Smith.ai call answering & intake service for small & solo businesses. They will go over his story and business, the service that it provides and how it can help law firms. Also, they will go into Artificial Intelligence and its role in upcoming intake services.
The firm: https://smith.ai/ What Smith.ai does is when someone calls or chats through the website, it can determine if they are the right customer for your business and get them booked on your calendar and even get payments from them just to make sure that they are fully qualified and converted into your lead.
“You can put out Adwords, you can have people refer you, but if you are not doing something with those leads you are really wasting your money...”
Artificial Intelligence “We’ve been training a system on how to qualify customers and how to provide tools to actual live virtual receptionists, and how to better qualify customers as well. Artificial intelligence assisting real people who are great on the phone and great qualifying customers.”
Hacking’s hack: A podcast: https://www.superfastbusiness.com/list-all/
Justin’s tip: Use the promo code Maxlaw when signing up to Smith.ai to get 50 Dollars off your first month!
Find out what you do really well, focus on that and then fill the gaps around it.
Tyson’s tip: If you have a process goal, and this process goal is gonna lead you to great results, put those on your calendar and put them early in the morning. Because late in the afternoon you are exhausted.
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| 19 Jun 2021 | MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Seth Price | 00:09:20 | |
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:
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| 12 Mar 2024 | How Do You Pay Yourself? | 00:25:31 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who is finding it difficult to manage finances? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Jim and Tyson delve into financial management within law firms. Many law firm owners struggle with financial management, especially when it comes to paying themselves a salary. Jim and Tyson share the importance of paying yourself as a law firm owner. There is discipline involved when establishing how much money you receive as an owner. Many law firm owners feel they can take however much they want because they are in charge and bring in clients. But, this mentality is how lawyers end up with a struggling business, so it is important to determine and maintain a balance. Jim and Tyson discuss the emotional and psychological challenges law firm owners face when it comes to handling finances. It is so easy to get lost in the amount of money that starts to come in when things get busy and more staff are hired. It is important to maintain good financial habits to ensure not only you as the owner are given a decent wage, but your employees and all necessary expenses are paid. Hiring a good accountant or bookkeeper for a firm is key to ensuring nothing is out of the ordinary. Take a listen to learn more about responsible financial management!
Tyson's Tip: Challenge people to not drink for 30 days and see how it makes you feel.
15:20 The psychological barriers associated with financial management 18:13 The importance of reflecting on financial matters
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| 23 Nov 2023 | Strategies for Successfully Executing Massive Project Ideas | 00:05:45 | |
Do you need some tips in completing projects effectively? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Becca, the CEO of Maximum Lawyer shares essential strategies for executing projects effectively. No matter the project, it is important to have a clear vision, roadmap and approach to reach the outcome you want. Becca emphasizes the need to start a project with the end in mind. It really helps envision the success of the project. It is important to create an outline to ensure you stay on track. Outline the goal and write out a list of broad steps from the start of the project to the end. After this, it is important to define the due date. It needs to be one that is realistic and attainable. If you do not set a due date, the project will simply not get done because other things will take priority or take you away from working on it. When working on a project, it is crucial to ensure you put time in your calendar to get it done. Whether it's 30 minutes a day or a few hours a week, put that block in the calendar so you are accountable to work on it. Many projects are complex, with multiple people working on them and dozens of tasks to complete. Some tasks themselves are too big to just do and they need to be broken down into subtasks. This will take the overwhelming feeling away from yourself or your team when it comes to getting things done. Make sure to have a good project management system or tool to track all progress.
00:23 Importance of having a clear vision of the desired outcome before starting any project 1:16 The significance of defining goals and due dates 2:20 The strategy of breaking down broader project steps into smaller subtasks Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources:
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| 17 Jan 2017 | Episode 27: Failing to Follow Up = Lost Business | 00:23:45 | |
In this episode Jim and Tyson will discuss the importance of following up on clients. Simple tasks that will help you grow your business.
“The more you build that connection between you and your client when they ARE your client, that’s gonna help you on the long run”
Have a system in place where you can follow up with your clients. Current and prior ones. Educate them to know all your practice areas, and as we always say, be the “hub”, be the one who refers and advises clients.
Stay in front of your clients. Market yourself. Don’t let the client forget you!
Hacking’s Hack: A legal keyboard! Check it out! Specially designed for lawyers! https://www.legalkeyboards.com/
Found it in: http://www.lawsitesblog.com/2017/01/video-unboxing-using-legalboard.html
Tyson’s Tip: A cool book to read: Sapiens: “A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Noah Harari.
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| 11 Feb 2019 | Building a Tribe on Social w/Joey Vitale of Indie Law #MaxLawCon18 | 00:36:51 | |
Visit MaximumLawyer.com for complete show notes of each podcast episode, tips, hacks and more resources! In this limited-run episode we're sharing Joey Vitale's presentation from last year's MaxLawCon 2018 on building a tribe on social media. Joey Vitale is the proud owner and founder of Indie Law, a law firm specializing in legal protections for solo and small-size businesses. You can check out their facebook page here and their website here Register for MaxLawCon19, June 6 and 7 at Delmar Hall in St.Louis. 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 or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us! The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 01 May 2019 | Multiple Offices and Work-Life Balance w/ Ryan Sargent | 00:35:38 | |
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Today on the show we have Ryan Sargent, a personal injury lawyer managing multiple offices across San Diego California and the surrounding areas. We’ll talk about what it was like going solo in the middle of the Great Recession, the advantages and disadvantages of multiple offices, how he uses Filevine to manage cases across multiple locations, and how he maintains a healthy work-life balance.
Ryan’s Website: https://sargentlawfirm.com/
Hacking’s Hack: I’ve been messing around with the reminders app on my iPhone and figured out you can set reminders based on location, so you can remind yourself to do something when you’re at a specific place.
Tyson’s Tip: I found a site called Dubb, its fantastic. It lets you send videos via emails to clients. It’s much better than BombBomb.
Ryan’s Tip: I have two: (1) Turn off all notifications on your cell phone, except for you family and essential people. (2) If you’re on instagram, follow @tylermcbroom and he has a wealth of tax tips that will save you a ton of money.
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| 03 Aug 2024 | 14 Tips for Young Lawyers with Tyson Mutrux | 00:17:53 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, co-hosts Tyson Mutrux offer invaluable advice for young lawyers. Tyson shares 14 essential tips he has learned throughout his career, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships, giving grace, and understanding one's worth. Even though these are rapid-fire tips, we hope that you feel encouraged and take something away that you can apply to your law firm and life today. The overarching theme in this episode, is to guide young lawyers in effectively navigating their careers and embracing the challenges of the legal profession. Listen in and be encouraged. 02:51 - Tip 1: Give Grace 03:50 - Tip 2: Build Relationships 04:57 - Tip 3: Have Difficult Discussions 05:57 - Tip 4: Make Yourself Indispensable 06:45 - Tip 5: Find Your Passion 07:42 - Tip 6: It's Okay to Start Over 08:42 - Tip 7: It's Okay to Leave the Profession 09:36 - Tip 8: Being a Lawyer Isn't Your Identity 10:27 - Tip 9: Avoid Being a Bulldog 11:22 - Tip 10: Embrace the Difficulty 12:11 - Tip 11: Let Them Doubt You 12:49 - Tip 12: Don't Give Free Advice 14:08 - Tip 13: Don't Discount Your Fees 15:37 - Tip 14: Know Your Worth Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources:
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| 29 Nov 2016 | Episode 20: Get Your Message Out There! | 00:23:44 | |
If one person is asking then more than one person is asking. In this episode Jim and Tyson discuss how to get attention from the marketplace; how to differentiate yourself and let people know that you are not a typical lawyer. Focus on the customer; what do they want? What does the client want from us? It’s not only just about pounding your chest and showing in your website all the awards and diplomas you have. Create content, answer questions. That will make people find you better on the web. Track how customers come in and improve it. The more competitive your legal area is, the more important it is to have a greater quantity and quality of content (It doesn’t cost anything!). A good way to create content is to write down the questions people make you and answer them to all the ones having that same question. You can do videos, podcasts, or even keep it simple and just do a blog. Just keep track of your topics and put a simple system in place. Hacking’s Hack: An amazing book: “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World” by Gary Vaynerchuk, HarperBusiness; 1 edition (November 26, 2013). It goes through all the ways you can communicate in social media but most importantly it stands for the proposition that you have to give value and then ask for someone to hire you or buy you something. Tyson’s Tip: A book: “Exploiting Chaos: 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change“ by Jeremy Gutsche, Avery (September 1, 2009). It really simplifies how to exploit chaos in any environment, any economy. Resources:
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| 06 Apr 2024 | Setting Up Your Quarterly Meeting with Tyson Murtux | 00:14:06 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking for ways to spice up your team meetings? In the latest episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson reflects on his law firm's recent quarterly meeting, which embraced a "Future is Bright" theme.
1:35 Explanation of the theme for the quarterly meeting 4:32 Description of the light-hearted activities that happen during the meeting 7:03 Discussion and sharing of simple yet impactful ideas 10:01 Review of priorities and future focus for the upcoming quarter
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| 07 Mar 2023 | How To Push Yourself To Excel Without Beating Yourself Up | 00:23:22 | |
People share their struggles here in the Guild and we want to have space on the show today for people going through a struggle right now! BUT, while we empathize and encourage each other, we don’t want the work to stop there. We want high expectations and problem solving space made to work through the struggles as well. So let’s talk about holding these two truths here on the show today. Listen in if you are having a hard time running your law firm today. 04:11 When sharing your struggles — there is power into admitting you have a weakness. But let’s not lose sight of our goals. 06:18 Remember that social media is not real! 07:13 It’s harder when you have young kids … 08:53 There are fake coaches out there, that make business seem easy 11:20 Getting the momentum going because you have so much going on you don’t know what to do first 13:34 How to push yourself BUT not be to hard on yourself … 16:14 Looking forward to the goal that you want to achieve and how THAT is tied to the daily tasks = you’ve got to think this through 17:54 You need to prioritize what you are doing everyday and hack the white space … Jim’s Hack: Social media isn't bad and it's okay to consume it, but why not use it as motivation to create a piece of content and post it … And THEN go look at social media Like a reward after the work. Tyson’s Tip: Give yourself a pouting deadline – So if you make a mistake, if you screw something up, give yourself a certain amount of time to pout about it. And then once that time passes, you move on. Athletes use this in both wins and losses, so you can use this too. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube. Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Resources: Join the Guild Membership Meet us in Austin, TX! The ZAPATHON Automation Workshop featuring Kelsey Bratcher! Become a member to purchase your ticket. Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page Follow us on LinkedIn Resources:
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| 25 Oct 2017 | Episode 65 ft. Albert Hartley: Multi Practice Areas Case Study | 00:29:28 | |
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Hacking’s hack: Find yourself an 8 year old. And what Jim means by that is to try to explain everything to someone like if he was in second grade. That will let you break down meanings and really understand things.
Albert’s tip: Set a lot of phone conferences. Set aside dedicated time to speak to clients and make sure they understand the parameters on which the phone call is going to be taking place.
Tyson’s tip: A book. Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain. By Peter Shankman.
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| 19 Dec 2023 | 6 Things To Get Ready To Start the New Year | 00:25:42 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner or attorney that needs help in reflecting for the new year? In the final Maximum Lawyer Podcast episode of the year, Jim and Tyson reflect on 2023 and share recommendations for the upcoming year.
Law firms are always busy and usually have dozens of cases occurring at the same time. Tyson suggests getting rid of cases you don’t want anymore as a way to lighten the workload for staff. It is important to look at those files that can be resolved by the end of the year and get them done. Any cases that can’t be resolved need to be off the roster. Don't be afraid to fire clients or employees to make things easier for the firm.
1:11 The importance of reflecting on the past year 5:46 Improving financial aspects of an organization 6:45 Reflecting on the year 10:51 Getting rid of cases that are no longer desired or valuable Jim's Hack: Read the book “Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet” by: Taylor Lorenz. The book goes into the history of social media and understanding the different platforms that exist currently.
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| 09 Oct 2018 | Solo Lawyers Can Grow With a Live and Friendly Receptionist Service ft. Diana Stepleton Pop-Up Episode | 00:12:18 | |
Visit MaximumLawyer.com for complete show notes of each podcast episode, tips, hacks and more resources! In this pop-up episode, Tyson interviews Diana Stepleton, VP Partner Engagement at Ruby Receptionists. Good news! Ruby Receptionists is launching a new product specifically designed for solo lawyers, and Diana will tell us everything about it. 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 or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Do you want to get on the show? Shoot us an email or message us! The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:
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| 26 Jan 2021 | "Continuous Improvement" with Jason Carpenter 299 | 00:36:02 | |
This week we have Jason Carpenter as a guest on the podcast! Jason is the Owner of The Law Office of Jason R Carpenter located in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Starting his firm right out of law school, Jason built his entire firm around using the latest technology to help clients and make metric driven decisions for the firm. With a never-ending desire to improve, Jason's firm is consistently revamping every system in the firm and focuses his time more to working "on'' the business than "in" the business. Jason is proud to say that he does not have employees, as he hates that term, but refers to his staff as team members in order to foster a firm culture that is both positive and productive. 11:00 success is rented 11:44 3 day work week 14:10 flat fees 18:24 marketing tips 21:23 television sponsored content 29:00 geo targeting on Facebook Watch the recording here. Jim’s Hack: Book: Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers Jason’s Tip: Business coaching to make sure your mindset is right. Tyson’s Tip: Book: Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Flourishing in Law: A Journey from Big Law to Boutique Firm with Lauren Klein | 00:31:56 | |
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Transitioning from big law to a small firm owner can allow you to help guide new law school graduates. Most new graduates are eager to work in big firms because it means more money and more success. But, Lauren dismisses that idea in that the team and culture you have regardless of the size of the firm is what matters. Asking questions about work life balance as well as what a typical day looks should be used to make a decision. Listen in to learn more from Lauren!
2:57 The challenges and rewards of starting a law firm 6:30 The struggle of delegation 16:01 Experiences in big law 28:19 The myth of overwork in the legal profession Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Lauren: | |||
| 20 Aug 2020 | "Making the Switch to Subscription Based Services" w/ Jess Birken 245 | 00:34:40 | |
In today’s episode we’re sharing a presentation from MaxLawCon 2020. Our originally scheduled MaxLawCon 2020 speaker Jess Birken presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share her presentation: How I Switched To Subscription Based Services (And How You Can Too). You can also watch the video here. The Maximum Lawyer Guild community is live! For membership details and all the member benefits head on over here. To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild Resources:
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| 10 Oct 2021 | Maximum Growth Live! The Road to MaxLawCon | 00:48:42 | |
Join Seth and Jay as they talk about the upcoming presentations at Max Law Con 2021 and get into what the ROI can be on social media. Resources:
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| 12 Jun 2019 | “Soloing Up, Training Up, and Intentional Marketing” w/ Steven Hernandez | 00:24:56 | |
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Today on the show we have Steven Hernandez, owner of the Hernandez Law Firm, a DWI and Criminal Defense firm based in New Jersey.
On today’s show we’ll talk about training yourself to be on the same level as the police officer in a DWI, how donuts can be an effective marketing tool, the software he uses, and how to know when to work on your practice and not in your practice.
Hacking’s Hack: I’ve set up my email so that certain emails get summarized and sent to my Slack automatically. This keeps me from having to leave Slack to go read a court pleading or something like that.
Steven’s Hack: You’ve got some great apps available to you, don’t feel like you need to spend money on expensive software to run your firm.
Tyson’s Tip: Chip Munn sent Jim and I Facebook portals which was very generous of him. My tip is to either 1) get one or 2) if you have one call mr or Jim on it for a quick chat.
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| 28 Oct 2023 | Using Kanban Boards for Maximum Productivity with Tyson Mutrux | 00:12:45 | |
Do you need a tip to help with organization while completing a project? In this episode, Tyson discusses the use of Kanban boards for task management and improving productivity. Kanban boards are a great way to improve productivity in your firm. Kanban boards are divided into columns, with each representing a stage in your workflow. It shows the start to finish of a project. It is a great way to visualize how your work is getting done. It is perfect for visual learners and working with a solid team. There are many variations of a Kanban board. They can be used in an app or even put up on a wall in your office for everyone to see and add to. A really great way to utilize a Kanban board is to have 4 columns: to do, in progress, review and complete. This way people can move sticky notes from one column to another, depending on where that task is along the cycle of a project. Kanban boards can also be used for your personal life. If you have a busy life, where personal and business tend to mesh together, you can build a physical one on your wall at home. Add all the different tasks you need to get done: walk the dog, cook dinner, help kids with homework, read a chapter of a book, workout. etc. The list is truly endless. This will allow you to visually see what you need to get done and when. Kanban boards provide a birds eye view of all ongoing tasks. You can easily see what is happening now and what will happen later on. It also helps to promote better work habits with your teams. Honestly, who doesn't want to have a giant board of sticky notes that everyone is moving around as things get done! Listen in to learn how to better communicate with your team and enhance productivity.
9:44 Tyson discusses different ways Kanban boards can be used. 11:28 Kanban boards provide a bird's eye view of ongoing tasks.
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| 14 Dec 2017 | Episode 71 ft. Chris Nicolaysen: Multi-practice Marketing: A Law Journey | 00:36:56 | |
In this episode, Jim and Tyson have Chris Nicolaysen as a guest. He will tell us his amazing story becoming a lawyer and his journey going solo and building his firm. Also, they will go over the struggles and pros and cons of running a successful multi practice firm.
The Firm: https://www.springslawgroup.com/
About Chris: https://www.springslawgroup.com/bio/estate-planning-family-law-attorney-christopher-m-nicolaysen.cfm
Hacking’s Hack: A simple one. Post pictures of your happy clients, have them in your conference wall. A very powerful tool.
Chris’s Tip: A book. The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon
Tyson’s Tip: A reminder: get you holiday cards out now! Clients and referral partners will appreciate it!
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| 04 Jan 2018 | Episode 74: Jim and Tyson: 2017’s Lessons Learnt and changes / 2018’s Goals and Challenges. | 00:41:54 | |
In this episode, Jim and Tyson are one on one. First they will discuss about the podcast’s success this year. Then they will interview each other, check in and talk about where their practices are and what they have learnt since they started; going through their changes, successes, failures, achieved goals and struggles.
Exciting news! We have decided to have our very first Max Law Conference here in St. Louis in May, 2018. The venue: St. Louis University School of Law: Our Alma Mater. We are starting to line up speakers and it is going to be a great day and a half. Listen to the episode and get informed! We will have awesome speakers!
Hacking’s Hack: An episode of The Tim Ferriss Show: https://tim.blog/2017/12/20/terry-crews-how-to-have-do-and-be-all-you-want/ Terrific conversation. And in this episode they recommended a book. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie. https://www.amazon.com/How-Stop-Worrying-Start-Living/dp/0671733354
Tyson’s Tip: Go back to the basics. Write 10 letters to 10 people and tell them how much you appreciate whatever they have done for you in 2017. That’s it.
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: https://www.facebook.com/groups/403473303374386/ or like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaximumLawyerPodcast/ and comment! You can also go to http://www.maximumlawyer.com/ or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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| 09 May 2017 | Episode 42: ICON 17. Everything You Need to Know. | 00:28:34 | |
http://attendicon.com/about: ICON gathers amazing, brilliant minds in the biggest mastermind you've ever seen. ICON is for the hungry – the relentless, tenacious go-getters with a reckless belief in what's possible, what's just around the corner. - See more at: http://attendicon.com/about#sthash.4eBpGtQv.dpuf ICON 18: http://attendicon.com/:
Tyson’s highlight: Marcus Lemonis is a successful entrepreneur and star of CNBC’s The Profit and The Partner. - See more at: http://attendicon.com/about/contest/meet-the-profit#sthash.0vNjXSvO.dpuf http://attendicon.com/about/contest/meet-the-profit
“Stay focused, work hard, know your numbers, and be disciplined. If you do those things and take care of your people, the likelihood of being successful is very, very high.” —Marcus Lemonis
Hal Halladay http://attendicon.com/speakers/hal-halladay Culture is the Game Changer
Taking your business to the next level is possible when you get your people strategy right and build a winning culture. Learn how to make culture your strategy and multiply your business. From identifying and communicating a meaningful purpose for your business to hiring and motivating the right people, you can confidently grow your business through culture. - See more at: http://attendicon.com/speakers/hal-halladay#sthash.n2CNktU4.dpuf
Jim’s highlight: James Ashford http://attendicon.com/speakers/james-ashford: How This UK Accountancy Firm Has Used Infusionsoft To Automate EVERYTHING - See more at: http://attendicon.com/speakers/james-ashford#sthash.bhGoJ0xw.dpuf Greg Jenkins http://attendicon.com/speakers/greg-jenkins The Nature of Nurture: Increasing Conversions for Free - See more at: http://attendicon.com/speakers/greg-jenkins#sthash.xGo5Mt2S.dpuf Customers buy when they're ready to buy. And if someone opts in to your list and isn't ready to whip out their credit card, something has to bridge that gap. The answer is Nurture. Nurture is the process of building relationships. It's about establishing yourself as an expert, developing rapport, and most importantly, delivering value. In this session you'll discover all the places nurture fits into your funnel, the most common misconceptions about lead nurture, and the proven best practices for designing your own nurture process. - See more at: http://attendicon.com/speakers/greg-jenkins#sthash.xGo5Mt2S.dpuf
VENDORS Tyson has signed up to. https://www.appointmentcore.com/: Automate Your Appointment Setting Process for Your Infusionsoft & Google Calendar https://sotellus.com/: The soTellUs app lets you take your phone or tablet into the field with you to get customer reviews on the spot. You're able to say to your customer, "Love our service? So tell us..."
Tyson’s tip: An app. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mail-cleaner/id977528375?mt=8 It helps you keep your mail inbox organized and clean.
Hacking’s hack: To read 2 books at the same time! Take 2 books about business and read one chapter at a time, alternating chapters. The idea is to find connections over the 2 books and to pull out new ideas from them.
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| 24 May 2022 | Micromanagement vs. Management w/ Jim and Tyson | 00:27:07 | |
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 planning in place 13:51 oh, we’re lawyers 17:09 internal hiring 21:41 little kid, little problems, big kid, big problems Jim’s Hack: When someone wants to try something new, and your inclination is to say no, you might think about counting to 10 before saying no and vice versa. Tyson’s Tip: As a personal injury firm, we have replaced our medical team with YoCierge. It’s a record-requested service that integrates well with Filevine. This business decision will save our firm about $150,000 a year. It’s definitely a game-changer! Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:
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| 12 Oct 2023 | How Every Law Firm Can Find, Hire, and Train Rock Star VA’s | 00:17:01 | |
Daniel talks about how hiring internationally located individuals as VAs can help businesses grow and prosper. Many people have fears with hiring VAs, especially ones that live halfway across the world. Daniel says business owners need to move from problem centric thinking to solution focused thinking in order to get over these fears. Thinking about how a VA will help your company instead of what potential issues exist will lead to success. What makes outsourcing work to VAs in other countries beneficial is that people can be working at different times of the day. Daniel shares how he will provide a list of tasks to his VAs before he goes to bed and they are complete when he wakes up. For many business owners, the question can be where to find the best VAs. Daniel shares the three ways to find VAs: hiring direct, using a freelance marketplace or using a VA staffing firm. It is important to not get stuck in this step. Choose a route to find a VA and follow through. If one method does not work to your liking, try a different one later on. Daniel stresses the importance of hiring a VA for one task. Not all VAs will be able to do everything and that is totally fine. For example, if you need help with invoicing, hire a VA solely for invoicing so they can focus and master that skill. If there are other tasks that they can do down the line, allow them to branch out.
Communicating with your VAs regularly is important. Pick a standard channel, whether it be email, Slack or Asana. Communicating new tasks is also crucial to ensure the VA understands how things work. When you are providing a new task, record a video demonstration so the VA can refer back to it. Listen in to learn more on hiring VAs! 1:20 Daniel addresses the fears and concerns that may be holding law firms back 6:07 The different options for finding and hiring virtual assistants 9:09 Tips on filtering and hiring virtual assistants 10:14 The importance of having standard operating procedures (SOPs) 14:07 The benefits of investing in virtual assistants
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| 11 Feb 2021 | “Opening a Remote Office” Facebook live panel 304 | 00:58:27 | |
Today we’re sharing a live from the Maximum Lawyer Facebook group with Jim Hacking and a panel of 5 guests including Shawn Hamp, Josh Goldstein, Chelsie Lamie, Marco Brown, and Megan Zavieh who share their experiences and opinions on operating a remote office. Watch the recording here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:
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| 12 May 2021 | MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Joey C. Vitale | 00:09:56 | |
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:
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| 14 Aug 2020 | Maximum Growth Live with special guest Keith Givens | 00:58:35 | |
Today on the podcast you can catch Seth Price and Jay Ruane on Maximum Growth Live with special guest Keith Givens! Keith is the managing partner and shareholder of The Cochran Firm, P.C., has been a civil trial lawyer for consumers and injury victims for over 35 years. He concentrated his practice in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Keith has obtained over $1 billion in case verdicts and settlements for his clients. He obtained Alabama’s highest verdict for a single wrongful death, a $25 million jury verdict against a drunk driver and a lounge for the family of a man who was killed while jogging. He was also the plaintiffs’ attorney in the $700 million settlement of an environmental case involving PCB, which was the largest settlement in Alabama history at the time. Tune in for a great conversation on reinventing yourself, dealing with the challenge of clients wanting a specific lawyer, and changes to business structure. To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild Resources:
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| 03 Aug 2021 | The Protector of Athletes w/ Sivonnia DeBarros | 00:26:49 | |
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 21:01 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.
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| 11 Mar 2025 | Future-Proofing Your Law Firm with Brian Mittman | 01:17:42 | |
Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a business owner who is looking for advice for your company’s growth and success? In this engaging podcast episode, Tyson and guest, Brian Mittman delve into the intricacies of business leadership, decision-making, and strategies for growth and profitability.
Listen in to learn more!
12:47 Growth Plans 19:40 Transition of Partnership 25:29 Importance of Planning 51:30 Challenges of Growth 01:02:00 Salary Cap Exercise Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.
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| 09 Apr 2020 | "The Business Side of Being a Lawyer" w/ John Cannon 206 | 00:39:20 | |
This week on the show we have John Cannon. John is the owner and founder of Cannon & Associates in Oklahoma City. A Firm dedicated to Fierce Advocacy for Families and Freedom. John is a former prosecutor, Public Defender, and Assistant Attorney General. The firm focuses on criminal defense, personal injury, and family law. In addition to his practice, John serves as a Judge Advocate in the Oklahoma National Guard; currently assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade. In today’s episode we’ll talk about block scheduling, learning for growth, and developing written policies and procedures. Jim’s Hack: Brene Brown has a new podcast that launched about a week ago. The first episode was terrific. It's called Unlocking Us. I highly recommend it. Tyson’s Tip: It's important to celebrate our wins. As soon as you listen to this, I want you to think about the last 24 hours, list three of your wins and write them down. It'll really help change your mindset. I think we're trained, we’re not supposed to celebrate our wins for some reason. Celebrate your wins. It'll make you feel better. It'll help improve your day. It really will. John’s Tip: With things slowing down, block in time for your calendar. Block in an hour. Block in four hours. Trust me. I initially had to go a month and a half out to block time. Now, I don't have anything on Wednesday afternoon, and I don't have anything all day Friday. That allows me to put in that white space - family, and golf, and business development. I think you'll all be, as I've been amazed, that you can still practice and still serve all your clients while you block out time to handle the business side of your practices. The doors to the Maximum Lawyer Guild are now open! Check out all the member benefits and membership details here: https://maximumlawyer.com/theguild/ Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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| 13 Feb 2020 | "Why You Should Be Having Firm Retreats" w/ Jim Hacking 188 | 00:06:21 | |
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 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.com Resources:
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| 12 Mar 2021 | Maximum Growth Live! with Rob Lime | 00:43:34 | |
Today Seth and Jay chat with Rob Lime a sales coach who works with attorneys on growing their business. This episode will address the dirty word of "selling" and how trial lawyers can benefit from sales training. 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:
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