Finding Focus to Grow a Law Firm

This chapter explores the journey of Alan Krohn, CEO of a law firm, as he shares his insights on the importance of focus and planning in achieving success. The chapter discusses the challenges lawyers face in transitioning from billable hours to business development and growth, and emphasizes the significance of building a strong foundation before expanding a business.

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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Alan Crone discuss:

Gaining focus and clarity in what you find the most important.
Transitioning clients to other lawyers in your firm, not just seeking you as the brand.
Putting great systems in place within your firm.
Delegating for success, not for frustration.

Key Takeaways:

As long as you work hard, and work smart, you can do whatever you put your mind to.
You must run your law firm like a business, because it is one.
Invest money in your people and train, train, train.
You can’t always hire for potential, sometimes you have to hire for skill. And hire someone who fits the culture, not just has the skills.

"Delegation is the most sincere act of humility - to be able to delegate something to someone else and say that I don’t have to do it in order for it to be successful. Now you’re going to be successful, and someone else is going to be successful. It’s an exponential win-win." — Alan Crone

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Episode References:

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Ask Alan! The Podcast: https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

About Alan Crone: Alan G. Crone is an Employment Law Attorney, CEO/Founder of The Crone Law Firm, Author of “The Law at Work: A Legal Playbook For Executives and Professionals” (Feb 2023), Ask Alan! Podcast Host and Speaker. Crone’s employment law firm team is committed to helping employees, executives, and entrepreneurs resolve workplace disputes, which may include issues between employers and employees, intellectual property disputes and/or other commercial issues. His new book reflects Crone’s approach when working with clients, which is, “I’d rather solve your problem than win your lawsuit.” https://cronelawfirmplc.com/

Connect with Alan Crone:

Website: https://cronelawfirmplc.com/

Email: acrone@cronelawfirmplc.com

Book: https://cronelawfirmplc.com/the-law-at-work/

Ask Alan! The Podcast: https://cronelawfirmplc.com/resources/ask-alan/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alancronememphislawyer/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan_crone/

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Connect with Steve Fretzin:

LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin