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In this episode’s discussion around the Community Table: How to say no to some cases (without losing clients). It’s great to “niche down” to your expertise, but never say no. Say, “I know someone who can help.” Be both – the lawyer and the referral source. When it’s time to grow into a new market, everything starts with location. Do the research, know the territory, and establish the “look” that meets client expectations. Considering a new location? Clients will come to you, but your team is equally important. Your office location matters as much as your expertise, both for clients and team members. Mentioned in this episode:Author Bob Burg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Riegner from Expert Service Provider S-E-A discusses why materials are part of every forensic investigation and how this impacts forensic investigations and insurance claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does positioning yourself online bring better leads to you and to your firm?It’s no secret that being present online is key to visibility and business growth, especially when it comes to attracting those high-quality leads you’re looking for. In this episode, my guest Daniel Steinberg takes us through the must-know process to qualify leads, which will ultimately add to your bottom line.Leveraging his background in Professional Services (Ex-EY), Marketing Technology (Ex-Influitive), and Legal Technology (Ex-Clio), Daniel Steinberg is the Co-Founder, and CEO of lawbrokr™, a pre-qualification platform that helps lawyers humanize the way clients interact with their law firm.Daniel gives listeners actionable tips on: [2:00] Positioning yourself and being authentic online [3:55] Why brands are moving towards micro influencers [8:45] Positioning in relation to your niche [14:10] Why it's not the consumer's job to know your process [16:50] How to figure out what your consumer's questions are [19:10] How to pre-screen your potential client [23:20] Tips for getting higher quality leads [26:10] Your client's time matters too [29:25] Making it easy for people to want to work with you [30:40] Intake questions that lawyers get wrong [37:50] Daniel's book review [41:00] One big takeaway to implement today Resources mentioned in this episode: Contagious by Jonah Berger Sell the Way You Buy by David Priemer Connect with Daniel here: https://www.instagram.com/lawbrokr/ https://twitter.com/dslbkr  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsteinberg9/  https://www.facebook.com/lawbrokr  https://www.lawbrokr.com/  Connect with me Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter Karin on Twitter Karin on LinkedIn Conroy Creative Counsel on Facebook https://conroycreativecounsel.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the criminal justice world, pig butchering refers to bacon—but not literally. Instead, it’s a term used to describe scamming someone online out of all their money through promises of romance and cryptocurrency windfalls, says Erin West, a prosecutor in the Santa Clara County, California, district attorney’s office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology has become the main driver for increasing access to justice, and there are huge opportunities for legal service providers to leverage both existing and emerging tech to reach new clients. Dennis and Tom welcome Natalie Knowlton to discuss the current state of legal services, the justice gap, and ways technology is helping attorneys provide better and more affordable services to consumers.As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.Natalie Anne Knowlton is the Founder of Access to Justice Ventures, which empowers entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions for legal consumers.Resources from This Episode:A Segment: Fresh Voices on Legal Tech: Natalie Ann KnowltonAccess to Justice VenturesB Segment: More with Natalie KnowltonParting Shots: Microsoft Bookings Dennis Kennedy on Pioneers and Pathfinders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As legal professionals, many lawyers make a good income but struggle to build wealth or achieve financial stability. In this episode, we are joined by Rho Thomas, a lawyer turned financial coach and host of the Wealthyesque podcast. Rho shares her expertise and strategies for how lawyers can master their money to achieve financial independence and freedom in their lives.Learn common mistakes that lawyers make when it comes to managing their finances, as well as actionable tips and resources to help you build a solid financial plan that aligns with your goals and values. Whether you’re a young lawyer just starting out or an experienced attorney looking to improve your financial situation, this episode is packed with valuable insights and advice to help you achieve financial freedom and create the life you want.By Rho Thomas Wealthyesque: Money Talk for Lawyers Podcast How to Shift Your View of Your Student Loan Debt and Learn How to Manage It Additional Resources How to Prepare for the End of the Student Loan Payment Pause 15 Considerations for When You're Planning Your Student Loan Repayment What Is the Difference Between Student Loan Forbearance and Deferment? 3 Student Loan Mistakes New Lawyers Should Avoid 10 Tips to Help You Pay Off Your Student Loans and Save for Retirement How You Can Build Financial Security While Paying Off Your Student Loans ABA Young Lawyers Division Student Loans and Finances Advocacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently, we’ve featured Labsters from our community who made the switch to subscription models. Today, Stephanie interviews Ron Baker, returning guest and author of “Time's Up! The Subscription Business Model for Professional Firms”. They dive into all the benefits of a subscription model for your firm and why you should consider it.Ron is launching a Time's Up! Club in April!Links from the episode: If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free!Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & LawPay for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world’s ever-growing tsunami of digital data creates a huge need for technology capable of filtering it for modern e-discovery processes. So, what’s the best tool for the job? Sharon Nelson and John Simek talk with Andy Wilson about why AI is perfectly equipped to deal with massive data sets, saving people the time (and tedium) historically associated with discovery. Andy discusses current uses of AI in e-discovery and goes on to explain its applications in redactions, legal holds, audio review, transcriptions, and much more.Andy Wilson is co-founder and CEO of Logikcull.Mentioned in this episode:Culling Reloaded: 10 New Ways to Be in Control of Your eDiscovery RealityIs It Worth the Time? - xkcd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who reads all of the statute anyway?The ethical hits just keep coming for Clarence Thomas as a second story about the gifts he collected from Harlan Crow expanded to include buying and maintaining a house for Thomas's mom. Rent free of course. Thomas doesn't have a particularly good excuse for not disclosing this since the text of the disclosure requirements are pretty clear. I guess holding people to the text of the laws they break only matters for poor people facing life in prison whose lawyers sleep through trial. We also discuss a new spate of layoffs and why we still feel cautiously optimistic about the second half of the year and the decision by U.S. News to delay its law school rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Posting pics from your latest concert or footage of that crazy car crash you were in for all your friends to see? Surprise…..your opposing counsel might see it too. Today we’re talking about the gold nuggets and dirt we have found on social media and how social media can build your case or compromise your client. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices