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The Lawyerist Podcast is your ultimate guide to building, managing, and growing a successful small or medium-sized law firm. Tailored for lawyers and attorneys who aspire to thrive in today’s fast-paced legal landscape, this podcast delivers actionable advice, proven strategies, and cutting-edge insights to help you run a modern law firm with confidence.Whether you're a solo attorney starting your practice, managing a growing firm, or looking to optimize your operations, The Lawyerist Podcast provides the tools you need. From mastering law firm marketing, streamlining workflows with legal technology, and improving client relationships to building sustainable firm culture, we cover everything that matters to entrepreneurial lawyers.Hosted by industry leaders and packed with interviews featuring top legal professionals, tech innovators, and law firm management experts, each episode dives deep into topics like law firm profitability, automation, time management, and future trends in legal services.If you’re searching for practical advice on how to run a law firm, grow your legal business, and stay ahead of the curve, The Lawyerist Podcast is the resource you’ve been waiting for. Subscribe now to elevate your practice and build the law firm of your dreams.
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Oct 1, 2020 • 37min
#296: How to Operationalize Culture, with Melissa Daimler
Operational culture expert Melissa Daimler discusses how to make your organization a great place to work. 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! If you’d like to learn more about team culture, please read our resource page on law firm culture. Thanks to Postali, TextExpander, LawPay, and Back Office Betties for sponsoring this episode.

Sep 24, 2020 • 50min
#295: The Future of Jobs, with Jeff Wald
Author and thought leader Jeff Wald discusses why so much about what you’ve heard about the future of work is wrong and what the data really tells us. 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! If you’d like to learn more about hiring contractors to grow your law firm, check out our resource page on virtual legal assistants. Thanks to Belay, Back Office Betties, TextExpander, and Casetext.

Sep 17, 2020 • 35min
#294: Onboarding New Associates, with Stephanie Everett
Lawyerist Lab coach Stephanie Everett and Marketing Director Laura Briggs discuss how to hire and onboard new associates in your small law firm effectively. 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! If you’d like to learn more about hiring and onboard new associates, check out our resource page on law firm hiring and staffing. Thanks to ActionStep, Casetext, TextExpander, and Back Office Betties for sponsoring this episode!

Sep 10, 2020 • 38min
#293: Futurism & Law Firms, with Tom Cheesewright
Futuristic & author Tom Cheesewright discusses changes in technology that will impact all businesses and what that might look like for legal. 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! If you’d like to learn more about adaptable client service and experience strategies, check out our resource page on law firm client experience. Thanks to Smith.ai, Back Office Betties, TextExpander, and Casetext and for sponsoring this episode!

Sep 3, 2020 • 45min
#292: A Mastermind Strategy Call, with Stephanie Everett
Lawyerist Lab coach Stephanie Everett guides Lab members through strategic discussions around some of their most pressing concerns facing small firms today. 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! If you’d like to take your law firm to the next level, check out our resource page on law firm coaching. Thanks to LexReception, Casetext, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Traction Rocket Fuel EOS Traction Worksheets Lawyerist Lab

Aug 27, 2020 • 44min
#291: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski
Author, speaker, and Ph.D Emily Nagoski discusses how to handle stress and break the burnout cycle in your personal and professional life. 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! If you’d like to learn more about how to address and reduce stress, check out our resource page on lawyer mental health. Thanks to Knackly.io, Casetext, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!

Aug 20, 2020 • 38min
#290: Legal Industry Issues in 2020, with Patricia Refo
ABA President Patricia Refo discusses some of the most pressing questions and issues for the legal industry in 2020 and beyond. 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! If you’d like to learn more about how to align your law firm with current challenges, check out our resource page on law firm strategy. Thanks to Belay, TextExpander, Back Office Betties, and Casetext for sponsoring this episode!

Aug 13, 2020 • 51min
#289: Leadership Motives, with Pat Lencioni
Business author and consultant Pat Lencioni discusses what it really means to be a leader. 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! If you’d like to learn more about how to show up consistently and effectively as the leader of your team, check out our resource page on law firm culture & core values. Thanks to Smith.ai, TextExpander, Back Office Betties, and Casetext for sponsoring this episode!

Aug 6, 2020 • 36min
#288: Lawyering & Maternity Leave, with Iffy Ibekwe
Lawyerist Lab member Iffy Ibekwe discusses how she prepared for and managed life with her team, law firm, and new baby during maternity leave. 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! If you’d like to learn more about making room for family and business, check out our resource page on law firm work-life balance. Thanks to Law.Bot, Casetext, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander, for sponsoring this episode!

Jul 30, 2020 • 39min
#287: Managing Passion for Peak Performance, with Brad Stulberg
Author and peak performance expert Brad Stulberg talks through why you might have been thinking about passion all wrong and what to do instead. 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! If you’d like to learn more about defining your personal career goals, check out our resource page on lawyer personal and career goals. Thanks to Postali, Casetext, TextExpander, and Back Office Betties, for sponsoring this episode!