Not only is Carolyn the author of the book Solo by Choice, but she runs the longest-running blog on solo and small law firm practice.It all began with a website in the early 90s for solo and small firm practitioners. She would go on to focus on legal innovation, woman ownership, and diversity in the legal profession. Now, she’s the owner of a national law firm focused on power, pipelines, and property. Carolyn has been quoted in publications like the New York Times, featured in the ABA Journal, and appeared on the Daily Show. Additionally, her book has helped launch thousands of solo and small law firms. In this episode, super lawyer Carolyn shares how she got started before the world wide web was what it is today, how her blog has evolved, and how she is helping so many others start their own law firms.2:43 HTML7:18 about 20 more visitors11:42 advancing diversity and creating new practice areas14:12 try to be very encouraging19:41 opportunity to build and really create something new25:38 clerkships are a really great starter Jim’s Hack: Check out the book The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk.Carolyn’s Tip: Loom is great for quick content creation. Tyson’s Tip: A great key feature that can be found in your Google Workspace account is color coding your calendar.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Carolyn:Website Instagram FacebookLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in Scottsdale, Arizona! The first quarterly mastermind of 2023 has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Taking the path from trial lawyer to podcast producer was anything but direct for Robert.After suffering for years with anxiety, battling long hours, intense pressure, and constant conflict, Robert knew he had to make a change. Not knowing what to do next, he stumbled upon a love for podcasts. With no marketing or business experience, he decided to start a podcast for his firm with the hope that one day he could help law firms launch their own podcast.Within four years, Robert’s dream became a reality, and LawPods was producing podcasts for the biggest brands in law!Robert is the founder of LawPods, podcasts for lawyers. At LawPods, Robert and his team help some of the premier law firms in the world launch and grow branded podcasts that build relationships, boost SEO, and drive revenue.Nowadays, Robert also enjoys teaching the art of podcasting and speaking on topics such as Podcast Content Marketing, Prioritizing Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and Law Office Technology. If there’s one thing he wants you to know, it’s that you only need a minimal time investment to have a world-class firm podcast.2:12 started out in criminal defense 6:23 you’ve got to get it together10:45 biggest obstacles in the beginning14:28 not having a plan18:51 listen to those blocks of episodes25:05 video, having the video on YouTubeJim’s Hack: Check out the book Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg.Robert’s Tip: Check out the Personal Injury Mastermind podcast by Chris Dreyer and the book Mindset by Carol Dweck.Tyson’s Tip: A good stress management tip is to declutter and clean your freaking desk!🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Robert:WebsiteInstagram FacebookLinkedInResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Fresh off the Maximum Lawyer leadership team retreat, Jim and Tyson are excited to be moving in the right direction with clarity.In this episode, Jim and Tyson discuss a major accomplishment achieved in the last couple of weeks.Like many business owners taking on various challenges, Jim and Tyson have taken on the 75 Hard challenge, which combines fitness, nutrition, discipline, and a general self-improvement plan.They each reflect on their own journey as Tyson has moved into an elevated version of phase 1, with Jim well on his way to knocking out this paramount achievement too.With great insight, control, and determination, tune in to hear what they’ve both learned about this challenging experience.2:03 remember our time is important too6:48 at different times, some were harder than others10:35 we’re no longer going to do that14:01 my favorite part of the entire thing17:30 eventually, there’s a tipping point20:02 there are those breaks that are built-in23:37 how deep you can goJim’s Hack: Building a different persona to send out from a personal email address will allow people to text me and have access to me so I can sort through and follow up on any leads coming in. Tyson’s Tip: Check out the book, Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Resources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Not only does she help people make smart decisions about their real estate, but she has also been awarded the North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Rising Star award.Tiffany found her way to the practice of law while working in a top-performing channel of a global corporation, and attended law school at night while increasing her knowledge of complex commercial issues through hands-on experience during the day.She is not afraid of being different from other attorneys in her market and doesn’t shy away from being the youngest or newest. In this episode, Tiffany shares her incredible journey working side by side with her late partner Ben Thomas after making the mutual decision to focus solely on real estate law. After his unexpected passing, she forged ahead with great resilience and perseverance while still executing her vision, keeping the business strong, and becoming a new mom.     She will be the first to tell you that success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes years, so start now!2:25 our styles really mesh6:36 that was really interesting 10:53 such a transition period14:44 he made me review it with him regularly 17:52 we don’t let things happen to us 20:30 giving myself permission to leave the officeJim’s Hack: Keep track of how big you are as a business on a spreadsheet so you can see the progress you’ve made.Tiffany’s Tip: 1) Take your big goals for the year, put them on a sticky note where you can see them, and as new projects or demands pop up, ask yourself, how does this help me meet one or two of those goals?2) If you want to feel like an email wizard, check out Superhuman.Tyson’s Tip: If you need help remembering to drink water throughout the day, checkout the free Drink Water app.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Tiffany:Website Instagram FacebookYoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Not only does he run a staffing company for law firms known for creativity and achieving incredible growth, but the company with over 110 employees is in the top 100 for the Inc 5000!In this episode, Brett Trembly shares how Get Staffed Up has quickly grown into the largest virtual staffing company for lawyers in the United States, with the quickly scaling company having its sights set on greater heights.Perhaps the most intriguing fact about Brett is that he was an extra on Better Call Saul and participated in American Ninja Warrior.Super lawyer Brett Trembly and Platinum sponsor at MaxLawCon 2022 believes in helping businesses succeed with the benefits spreading far and wide. He is excited to provide hundreds of international jobs through Get Staffed Up while also being passionate about family time and triathlons. While maintaining his leadership, he is strongly committed to giving back, serving as a Board Member of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, Moderator of his Entrepreneur's Organization forum, and President of the Rotary Club of South Miami, amongst others. 2:30 number 67 in the entire country 6:28 You absolutely have to hire more chefs 10:33 let’s keep it simple 14:51 it’s not just replacing people 18:27 full 100% virtual 23:41 we want a quick noJim’s Hack: Check out the book, As a man Thinketh by James Allen.Brett’s Tip: Your life won’t change until you change how you spend your time. Check out https://getstaffedup.com/maxlaw/ for the OI90 Formula and free resource. Tyson’s Tip: Identify tasks you’re doing throughout a day or week. Pick out those several things and offload them onto a different team member who may not be in the states. 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Brett:Website FacebookInstagramLinkedinYoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

When you have an integrator implementing functional leadership over all your core areas, how much more functional could your law firm be?In this episode, Gabriel Stiritz shares how his law firm specializes in and helps people under the Fair Labor Standards Act to get people paid what they are owed.He has a unique journey that spans from art to nonprofit, and into law.Gabriel Stiritz is a results-focused operational leader. He is passionate about automation and creating strong systems that allow teams to flourish. He is definitely making an impact representing clients in all 50 states under the FLSA and currently working on a referral management platform that helps to automate and expand referral relationships between law firms. As the integrator of the firm, he takes the vision and translates it into a reality that works. With great insight, Gabriel understands the importance of having the right people on the bus, so your life doesn’t suck.2:09 Fair Labor Standards Act 6:25 a bold prediction 10:27 five direct reports 14:40 you’re just hurting yourself 18:19 every Friday we look at our scoreboard 23:11 don’t try to do everything at once Jim’s Hack: Take a look at William Eadie’s masterclass on how to write a success story for your client.Gabriel’s Tip: If you like automation, check out MailParser. Use it for all your leads to save time on manual data entry.Tyson’s Tip: For Apple users only, go to general settings, and then accessibility. You can set up your phone to where tapping the Apple symbol on the back of your phone allows you to access different things quickly.🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube.Connect with Gabriel:Website LinkedinYoutubeResources:Join the Guild MembershipMeet us in San Diego! The final quarterly mastermind of 2022 still has tickets available! Become a member to purchase your ticket.Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Greg Crabtree! They dive into the journey of focusing less on the profession and more on the value. If you’re interested in learning more about finding a better way to balance the service you give, the value you provide, and his new book, check out this week’s episode.Greg is recognized for being a public speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He works with privately-held businesses on cash flow planning, business consultations, strategic planning facilitation, success planning, and transaction advisory services. Greg’s clients enjoy working with him as he cuts through the accounting industry jargon and helps them understand their data in an entrepreneur-friendly format.Greg is the author of “Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits” and “Simple Numbers 2.0: Rules for Smart Scaling.” He has also contributed to Verne Harnish’s book, “Scaling Up.”2:15 turned my thinking around6:28 if you provide value, you should get compensation10:56 keep the cow healthy14:31 my cash is cheap; my stock is expensive18:48 I can do every task in the firm23:12 find some way to do itJim’s Hack: Book the first flight of the day and have a backup ticket in case you need it.Greg’s Tip: Start the first day of the month, take your expected labor costs (all labor), multiply it by two, make that your billable target, and get after it.Tyson’s Tip: If you’re looking to hire a personal assistant, check out Wing.Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Neal Goldstein! They dive into the journey of his new book and personal injury law. If you’re interested in learning more about his new book, the shift to a more co-counsel role, and the PI trend, check out this week’s episode.Neal has devoted almost 30 years to helping victims of personal injuries navigate a challenging maze called the legal system. It has always been his goal that every one of his clients feels respected and attended to. No client should ever pass through the doors and feel isolated or ignored.He lived the first half of his life near the beach in Far Rockaway, a small community in Southeastern Queens.  Currently, he lives in Long Beach, another beachfront community in the Southwestern part of Long Island. Obviously, Neal loves living near the ocean. He has been very involved in the Long Island community and, in 2000 was asked to join the Board of Directors of the Friedberg JCC and a few years later, he was elected to the position of President of the Board.Neal has always tried to stay active in the communities where he lived, whether it was being involved in youth groups, working in the area, or just keeping in touch with old friends or making new ones.1:20 the world has changed, and so have I4:39 maybe I shouldn’t have said that9:20 how we’ve evolved into who we are today12:11 why the shift16:07 I always maintained some kind of relationship with a client20:35 finding out what you likeJim’s Hack: Leave a legacy for your kids. Think about different ways to memorialize your journey in life to leave for your kids.Neal’s Tip: Check out the Steve Jobs commencement speech on YouTube.Tyson’s Tip: Send a text to at least one friend a day letting them know that they’re awesome!Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Ben Wolf! They dive into the journey of fractional leadership. If you’re interested in learning more about what a fractional integrator is and how they can help your firm, check out this week’s episode. Ben Wolf, founder, and CEO created the Fractional Leadership organization because he saw the complete lack of any centralized resource for the fractional executive leadership industry, whether for fractional executives themselves or for business owners looking for information about it.Ben is also the founder and leader of the largest Fractional Integrator (COO) firm in the world, Wolf’s Edge Consulting.He created Fractional Leadership to be the market leader for the Fractional Leadership industry, offering professional development, connection, peer advisory, and advocacy for solo practitioners and firms in the fractional executive industry.For business owners, Fractional Leadership is an educational resource, including the first book on the industry, Fractional Leadership: Landing Executive Talent You Thought Was Out of Reach. Fractional Leadership provides business owners with a wealth of information on all aspects of the fractional executive world, including through its blog, the Win-Win Podcast, and social media.  Fractional Leadership also refers Fractional Leaders to businesses, whether a CMO, head of sales, COO, Integrator, CFO, or technology leader, giving them up to three vetted Fractional Leader referrals within three business days.1:02 organizational chart5:41 fractional leadership9:03 law firms have an interesting challenge13:30 hitting the ceiling17:44 EOS process21:43 that which you love doing and are great at25:58 fractional integrator29:12 the measurables, the milestones33:14 they love getting things done for other people37:16 lack of communication40:47 what is the right structure for their firmWatch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about the different things they’ve learned since starting the Maximum Lawyer podcast six years ago. If you’re curious about these many things, check out this week's episode. 1:50  you can’t do everything5:07 you have to know yourself9:47 running a law firm is hard13:14 you need to have something to clear your head, not law related17:30 how far can I go22:19 say no a lot more often26:06 you think you know it all, but you really don’tJim’s Hack: Check out Lifetime Fitness if you’re ever in St. Louis, MO. It's enormous. Between massages, the office space, the cafe, and the salon, it’s an unbelievable experience!Tyson’s Tip: Check out Wing Virtual Assistant. Wing has an easy-to-use app making it convenient to find an assistant.Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn