Lawyerist Podcast
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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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Mar 5, 2020 • 39min
#266: 5 Financial Key Performance Indicators for Your Firm, with Stephanie Everett
Discover the five financial numbers you need to know to run your law firm, to scale successfully, and to forecast your future, with Stephanie Everett. For more information about financial KPIs, read our resource page on law firm finances. 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 LexReception, TextExpander, Back Office Betties, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode!
Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 3min
#265: Pivoting & Resilient Leadership, with Adam Markel
Author and speaker Adam Markel talks about pivoting your life and career and what it means to be a resilient leader of your firm. For more information about leadership, read our resource page on managing people in your firm. 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 Rankings.io, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!
Feb 20, 2020 • 41min
#264: Focusing on Your Ideal Clients, a Strategy Call with Tyler Inkster
Lawyerist Lab member Tyler Inkster discusses targeting the right clients, leveraging the most powerful referral sources, niching down, and the value of content marketing with Stephanie Everett. For more information about marketing strategy, read our resource page on legal marketing. 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 Smith.ai, TextExpander, Rankings.io, and Back Office Betties for sponsoring this episode!
Feb 13, 2020 • 55min
#263: Fixing Law Schools, with Benjamin Barton
Law professor Benjamin Barton discusses how the Great Recession impacted law school admission, performance, and curriculum, and what this means for the future of law schools. 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 Ruby, Rankings.io, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander, sponsoring this episode!
Feb 6, 2020 • 40min
#262: How to Hire & Delegate to Independent Contractors, with Laura Briggs
Our newest Lawyerist team member, Laura Briggs, explains what to know before you outsource, what to look for in a freelancer, and how to hire and work with independent contractors. 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 Smith.ai, Back Office Betties, TextExpander, and Rankings.io, for sponsoring this episode!
Jan 30, 2020 • 48min
#261: Hire Rock Stars with Killer Job Postings, with Maryellen Stockton
Remote working expert Maryellen Stockton explains how to write a job posting that attracts the best talent, and job descriptions that set employees up for success. Mentioned in this episode: Textio 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 Lawyaw, TextExpander, Rankings.io, and Back Office Betties for sponsoring this episode!
Jan 23, 2020 • 36min
#260: Succession Planning for Anvils, Retirement & More, with Jonathan Hawkins
Jonathan Hawkins explains how to transition out of your practice, whether you are squashed by an anvil out of the blue or planning to cash out and retire. Plus, common mistakes lawyers make when planning their exit (besides not planning in the first place). 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 Rankings.io, Back Office Betties, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!
Jan 16, 2020 • 51min
#259: Controlling Alcohol, with Annie Grace
Annie Grace has helped over a hundred thousand people answer a simple question: “Would my life be better if I were drinking less?” (If you’re asking yourself that question, it probably would be.) She explains how to think about your relationship with alcohol and why moderation is harder than just drinking or not drinking. Plus, good manners for drinkers in the company of non-drinkers! Try The Alcohol Experiment yourself. 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 Smith.ai, Back Office Betties, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode!
Jan 9, 2020 • 49min
#258: JDs and ADHD, with Marshall Lichty
In learning about his own ADHD, Marshall Lichty realized that he’s not alone. Many lawyers struggle with untreated ADHD, but it can also be harnessed like a super power. 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 Smith.ai, Back Office Betties, TextExpander, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode!
Jan 2, 2020 • 32min
#257: Eavesdropping on a Strategy Call with Jennifer Longtin
Lawyerist Lab member Jennifer Longtin let us record a portion of a recent coaching call with Stephanie Everrett, so this week you get to eavesdrop on that conversation and learn the strategy they developed to help Jennifer take charge of her firm finances! 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 GNGF, TextExpander, Rankings.io, and Back Office Betties for sponsoring this episode!
