In celebration of SIX YEARS of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast we are reairing episode #2 that went live six years ago today! In this episode Tyson and Jim discuss how to work ON your law firm instead of IN it and the importance of using what you’re doing in present to make your future better.Tyson´s Tip: Communication with your team, it´s important. Try Slack: www.slack.com. You can share everything and keep your communication in ONE place.  It´s free.Hacking´s Hack: The E-Myth Revisited, by Michael E. Gerber.How to think about your business. Entrepreneur + Manager + Tactician.Learn how to balance your focus.Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!Join The Guild, a community of like minded legal entrepreneurs working to take their law firms to the next level! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In celebration of SIX YEARS of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast we are reairing episode #1 that went live six years ago today! In this episode, Jim and Tyson introduce themselves and tell us how they began their law journey.Hacking´s Hack: Go on and listen to Dean Jackson and Joe Polish talk about marketing in their podcast http://ilovemarketing.com/. Go back and start from the beginning, there are lots of great podcasts about marketing! Tyson´s Tip:  Basic, but elemental: The Top Five.Every day you should write 5 things to be done. The same with your week. At the end of the day and the week they must be done. Small tasks are just fine, but write them done and get them done, this will keep you moving forward. Green pen for the completed tasks, and red for the non completed. You will hate to take out that red pen!Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode!Join The Guild, a community of like minded legal entrepreneurs working to take their law firms to the next level! 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 Josh Zieglowsky! They dive into the journey of Employee Retention Credit or ERC. If you’re interested in learning more about what it is, how it started, and how it can help you, check out this week’s episode. Josh has been an entrepreneur for almost 20 years. His primary focus is investing in residential and commercial real estate. Josh’s key expertise includes asset and portfolio management, broker relations, investor and client relations, banking relations, economic and demographic trends, market analysis, due diligence oversight, financing oversight, acquisition and disposition strategies, transaction oversight, and business development.When Josh first learned about the ERC, he spoke to some CPAs and payroll firms but was unsuccessful in finding a solution for his company’s filings, so he took it upon himself to help other businesses receive this credit from the government. He took the approach of the book “Who not How” to hire top experts who specialize in this niche program. With his dream team in place, Josh now leads business development and marketing at ERC Specialists.When Josh isn’t working, he’s spending time with his wife of 21 years, Taryn, and his four children. Josh grew up in Morgan, UT where he was a multi-sport athlete, but his love was basketball. Now, years later, he gives back by coaching local students to succeed both in sports and in life.4:29 my background is real estate8:51 supply chain12:58 ERC16:27 we’re doing 300 a day20:43 we started getting the right people in placeJim’s Hack: Spend more time making your analytics better. Josh’s Tip: Read Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork.Tyson’s Tip: Streamline your mornings when it comes to your wardrobe by wearing a lot of the same things to make your life easier.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

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Gary Burger from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how important an honest day's work is for an honest day's pay.Gary Burger has dedicated his career to standing up against bullies. The founder and principal attorney of Burger Law has helped hundreds of Missouri, and Illinois individuals and families recover the compensation that allows them to move forward.1:12 they get paid for their shift4:11 advocate for your clients7:39 it fits my skillset11:48 be gracious and honorable15:19 it was a great case19:04 humility and gratitudeWatch 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

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Kira Fonteneau from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about how to let go and really delegate to make sure you’re getting the most value out of your law firm.Kira Fonteneau is a partner and the managing attorney of the Alabama trial group of Barrett & Farahany. Kira chose to specialize in employment law because she wanted to help employees take back power. She loves disproving the notion that employers can do whatever they want and not suffer the consequences. As someone who was once mistreated at work, Kira can empathize with her clients. She understands all the ways an employer's conduct can harm a worker and is ready to zealously seek justice on her clients' behalf.1:16 TikTok challenge4:40 are you the best person8:34 we’re not assessing our opportunity costs well12:57 you’ve just saved time16:10 giving up that control19:01 touch base meetingsWatch 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 Becky Zobl! They dive into the journey of how to do marketing in a way that works. If you’re interested in learning more about the better way to market, the systemization behind it, and making actionable decisions, check out this week’s episode. Becky Zobl joined the LaFleur team in mid-2018 as a project and account manager. A West Michigan native and graduate of the communications program at Grand Valley State University, Becky journeyed to Los Angeles and worked in the fashion industry after college. She then spent time at a law firm in Chicago before coming full circle and settling back in Grand Rapids with her husband and two young children.As a natural problem-solver and agent of order, Becky loves to break down problems and come up with creative strategies that sweep them to the wayside. We recently sat down with Becky to get her take on L.A. life, the importance of humor in the workplace, and the gratification of helping others do their best work.2:29 marketing5:14 a system to it and a science to it9:30 we come up with a plan14:21 understanding our client's full journey18:51 we have an onboarding call22:01 really understanding your clientsJim’s Hack: Spend the necessary time to ensure your marketing is consistent across your brand.Becky’s Tip: Be prepared! Block out time in your calendar to prepare for things, so you’re not flying by the seat of your pants.Tyson’s Tip: When it comes to running a law firm, staying healthy is very important. Check out the Sweat Deck App. You hit a card and get random exercises to complete. You never know what you’re going to get with each card.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

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Marco Brown from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about the number one change you can make to transform your law firm.He still remembers the day a good friend called and asked him to help her get divorced. Hers was a very difficult situation, and while he had never done a divorce before, he knew that he needed to take her case. The night before he met with her, he stayed up until 3 a.m. reading everything he could about family law. Whatever Marco read that night worked because he got a great result.Marco has dedicated himself to becoming the best divorce and family law attorney possible and developing the best family law firm in Utah.1:34 I had nothing4:55 you’re not alone8:29 I have to bill once a month12:42 this has to be the number 1 job15:57 just fire those people19:16 they give me money23:32 don’t chase moneyWatch 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

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Brian Mittman from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about the story behind your numbers.Brian has been working since he was 14. He has probably held at least two dozen different jobs and seen people injured and hurt. One of the reasons Brian got involved with disability law is that he has a very good family friend who has been disabled his entire life, and Brian has seen how he’s struggled in order to keep working and try to work. When he was presented with the opportunity to get involved with what’s called “disability law,” he was really thrilled to be able to not only practice being an attorney, but helping other people who really need to know things about what their choices are, what they can do, and what their future may hold.1:25 people talk to people4:09 KPIs for my people8:05 here is our goal12:21 feed generating activities16:48 they kept runningWatch 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 speed. They dive into the journey of complicating systems. Check out this episode if you’ve noticed that your firm is creating complexity. It might be time to review your systems to see if things have become more complicated than necessary.2:13 speed6:14 we like to get cute with our systems10:13 this is sort of obvious14:49 sit and fix systems18:52 maybe a pipedream22:46 lets at least be deliberate26:04 you’re going to be okayJim’s Hack: Leave more 5-star reviews. Be actively generous and give them out.Tyson’s Tip: Check out Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential by Greg Crabtree. It helps you understand the difference between owner compensation and your salary.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

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Jess Birken from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about delegating more effectively.Jess is the former CEO & Managing Partner at Urban Birken PLLC, a boutique firm that specialized in serving the nonprofit community. She has worked with nonprofit organizations for most of her career. Before becoming a private practice attorney, she spent four years inside a national nonprofit organization, Pheasants Forever.She worked her way through law school and had the beginnings of a promising career in criminal law after graduation. However, Jess quickly realized that going to court is depressing! In court, the toothpaste is out of the tube and you’re just trying to clean up the mess. Her colleagues reassured her that she would become callous and get used to the grim reality. But she thought that sounded like a terrible personal outcome and decided she needed to change course. Jess really missed the nonprofit sector. As a result, She went back to grad school and earned a Masters in Nonprofit Management. She rejoined the nonprofit sector through her work with Pheasants Forever where her role was a marriage of attorney work and federal grant management and administration. Since that time, Jess has run her own firms and is now the owner of Birken Law Office a firm designed to help nonprofits.1:16 there are some things that suck4:05 you know this drill7:12 the two Bobs from corporate10:02 why is this all worth it14:28 in managing your inbox17:03 it’s too weirdWatch 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