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Also, some salty law school talk.Every high schooler has a group text chain and then a chain where they complain about the people they don't like on the group chain. Brett Kavanaugh is unaware of the second chain. Because when you have to do public tours to convince people that you have friends, you don't have friends. Meanwhile, a law professor didn't take too kindly to a student request. And while cursing at students isn't acceptable, the frustration probably was justified. Finally, there are a lot of thorny ethical challenges in this world, but some conflicts are pretty clear. Like, $62 million clear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best way to increase your odds of winning is to turn down cases you will probably lose. What information should signal whether to lean in or walk away? And if you decide to take the case, what’s the first piece of advice you should give to your new client? In this encore episode, John and Erich share valuable experiences on evaluating potential clients and offer tips you can use to assist your decision-making process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just heard that if you want to rise to the top, you need to exhibit “quiet masculinity”. What the hell is that? Is it a weird way of saying “don’t be loudly feminine?” And are the traits many perceive as feminine really out of place in the C-suite? Join our spirited discussion as we unpack this loaded phrase and the stereotypes and implications that go with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legal technology exports discuss the key themes of LSC’s recent Innovations in Technology Conference and broader questions about technology’s role in addressing the access-to-justice crisis. Host: Cat Moon, director of innovation design, Vanderbilt Law SchoolGuests: M. Nalani Fujimori Kaina, Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, and Bob Glaves, Executive Eirector, The Chicago Bar Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you reach an expanded audience, and what does it mean once you do?Joining me for this conversation is Becky Robinson, the Founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, a full-service marketing agency that specializes in digital and integrated marketing services and public relations for book authors, including business leaders, coaches, trainers, speakers, and thought leaders. Since launching more than a decade ago, under Becky’s leadership, the firm has provided a wide range of services to help clients launch more than 150 books, enabling authors to build their brands, acquire more business customers, and increase book sales. In April 2022, Becky published her first book with Berrett-Koehler Publishers titled, “Reach: Create the Biggest Possible Audience for Your Message, Book, or Cause.” The book takes an in-depth look at what it takes to achieve the greatest possible influence, provides valuable advice for targeting key audiences, offers a variety of practical steps for cutting through the noise, shares best practices for cultivating community, and reveals effective strategies for growing an online presence. Within days of its launch, it rose to be a top-ranked Amazon hot new release best seller. Becky holds an M.A. in Intercultural Studies from Wheaton College and received her B.A. in English/Creative Writing from Miami University.Becky gives listeners actionable tips on: [1:30] How to reach a new audience in a significant way [6:10] Must-know tips for using social media to drive your reach [8:00] Becky's Four Reach Commitments [10:30] The importance of having systems in place to support consistency [20:40] Becky's book review Resources mentioned in this episode:The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan DibConnect with Becky here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook www.beckyrobinson.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

What’s this about Google My Business? Well, for starters it connects your business to the Bible: The real Google Maps page. If you’re in business, you need to understand this. It’s not hard, but it takes a bit of work, and it’s a must.Create a system, understand the process, and don’t be shy about asking for Google reviews, they matter.(BTW, you can’t cheat or lie about a physical location. Google sends a postcard to verify. Who knew? So, you need to figure it out. Here’s how, even if you work out of a co-working facility. Do you need a sign? Yes, you do. Google has a lot of weird rules.)And for Heaven’s sake, if you tell Google you’ll accept messaging through Google, you need to answer your messages or risk bad reviews and cranky customers. Do or do not. There is no try.NAP? It’s got to be consistent across the web. If you don’t know it, you need to listen to this episode. This is everything you need to know about Google mapping and why it’s so important.Plus, ranking factors, keywords, call answer rate, and profile info. Google 101.Got questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.comTopics: Google Maps: Why they are so important to your business. Everything you need to know about Google’s weird ways and specific language. Give up on trying to trick Google. Play fair, play hard, play to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 35 years that Jayne Conroy has been a lawyer, she’s spent the entire time in private practice doing civil litigation and has tried more than 70 cases. Conroy’s work includes leading some of the multidistrict litigation involving opiates with jury trials around the country. Through that, she’s seen juries and judges change their minds about addiction and responsibilities. Her next target is social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Southwest Airlines learned the hard way, failing to replace your old technology can really come back to bite you in the butt. The guys discuss some of the myriad issues related to outdated tech, from global down to personal levels, and then bring the topic home to lawyers to explain how to stay on top of your firm’s technology maintenance and replacement planning.Later, Dennis and Tom, talk through the recent LastPass debacles and what you should do when a tool you’ve relied on is no longer meeting your needs.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.Mentioned in This Episode:A Segment: How Will Your Outdated Technology Hurt You?B Segment: Leaving LastPass 1Password BitWarden Dashlane Parting Shots: Logitech MX Master 3S Logitech MX Keys Quartet Glass Desktop Computer Pad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Office 365 is so very helpful in so many ways, but most of us are really underutilizing its capabilities. Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway chat with Danielle DavisRoe about ten simple tips for getting more out of your Office 365 experience. Check out Danielle’s LinkedIn post, The Ten Most Popular Office 365 Tips For Lawyers, for insights that will save you time and boost your productivity.Danielle DavisRoe is a senior consultant at Affinity Consulting Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it or not, securing a $100 million dollar verdict is not an overnight project. Today Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab coach Ryan McKeen about how he built his personal injury firm to support and win a $100M case. He pulls back the curtain and details the work it took and offers advice to other attorneys wanting to do the same. Links from the episode:  Read the News Article about the Verdict If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists, Clio, & Documate for sponsoring this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices