In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with, William Woodford! They dive into the journey of creating a next-generation law firm that challenges the status quo. If you’re interested in learning more about leaving big law, the high-value things in your firm, and the potential future of law, check out this week’s episode.William is an IP lawyer with 20 years of experience handling high-stakes litigation. Recently, he won a $31M jury verdict for his client in a patent infringement case. William uses his litigation experience to provide cutting-edge counseling on a variety of other issues, such as patent portfolio evaluation, development, and management, IP licensing, technology commercialization, and strategies for avoiding disputes.Before founding Avantech Law in 2021, William was a principal at Fish & Richardson. He co-founded Fish’s contingent fee practice and was an elected member of the firm's finance committee for eight years. He is known as a leader in creative fee arrangements, especially for start-ups and small companies that require flexibility and certainty.2:10 Fish and Richardson5:51 leaving big law9:17 maximize what you can get13:17 take two different approaches17:17 big opportunity for boutiques21:01 more desire for different types of fee arrangementsJim’s Hack: A couple of good questions to ask. The first one is from Dan Sullivan, asking if you were sitting here today three years from now what would have to have happened for you to feel like you’ve made progress? The other is from Jerry Colonna, who wrote the book Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up, asking, how have I been complicit in creating the conditions that I say I don’t want? Third, Nancy Kline, who wrote The Promise That Changes Everything,  which asks, what might you be assuming that is stopping you?William’s Tip: With the resistance to change, there are a lot of assumptions that go with that; whether you’re a big company or small company, don’t be locked into what the industry puts in front of you. Think outside the box!Tyson’s Tip: During your weekly huddle or meeting, choose one person in your firm to have all the other people say one nice thing about them.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 Tyson Mutrux from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about what to do from this point forward.Tyson always wanted to be an attorney, but when he was younger he didn’t think it was possible. Neither one of his parents graduated from high school and money wasn’t something they had a lot of. His dad and mom both worked two jobs and taught him the value of hard work. As a mechanic, Tyson’s dad knew how grueling manual labor can be, so he intentionally wouldn’t let him work on cars so that he wouldn’t follow in his footsteps.1:08 gotta get your mind right first4:20 you should be finding out that one thing9:24 implemented traction13:16 those are the steps that we’re taking16:09 systems, systems, systemsWatch 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 Jim Hacking from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn more about if obtaining additional cases is actually what you want.Jim graduated in 1997 from the Saint Louis University School of Law. Since 2007, his practice has been devoted to immigration law. He launched Hacking Immigration Law in 2008 and his firm has grown to over 30 employees and helped thousands of individuals obtain their immigration benefits. He is the co-founder of Maximum Lawyer. He and his wife (and law partner) Amany Ragab Hacking have four children. In 2009 and 2013, the Riverfront Times named Jim the Best Lawyer in St. Louis.1:57 break that mindset6:30 their problem, their pain11:14 who might know them16:27 brainstorm with me20:10 third point of contactWatch 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, James Hux! They dive into the journey of conveying the message through employment discrimination law. If you’re interested in learning more about growth, social media, and running a tech-driven firm, check out this week’s episode.James Hux didn’t decide to go to law school until he was a junior at The Ohio State University. He had, in fact, never considered being a lawyer while growing up. His father was a pastor, his mother worked with nonprofits, and the only thing young James was sure of was that he wanted to help people. He wanted to make sure that everyone had their chance to be heard.Immediately following law school, James was fortunate enough to represent injured workers and victims of police misconduct at a personal injury firm in Dayton, Ohio. It wasn’t long before James was exposed to an employment law case and found his calling.Employment law was a perfect combination of the technical skills he had learned since law school and his innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He embraced the opportunity to educate employees across a wide array of industries and companies, big and small. Educate while helping them to get through a devastating time in their lives and, of course, see them prevail.1:41 weird trifecta4:30 what their rights are8:38 I’m the Jedi too12:19 structured plan16:09 when you’re a PK (preacher’s kid)20:25 educating your tribe Jim’s Hack: When you deal with angry people, convey to them that you hear them and understand their frustration. Tell them something like, “I will personally take this on and help you get a resolution.” It’s a very powerful statement and great customer service.James’s Tip: For those that work from home, find places outside of your home to work. It’s easy to get stuck working in the same space. A change of scenery can help a lot with productivity. Tyson’s Tip: Unsubscribe from at least one thing in your life each week for the next month.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 Mike Allton from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about marketing your business.Mike is the Blogging Brute. He used to publish two to three blog posts per day, anywhere from six to fourteen blog posts per week. Mike once published a blog about a live video broadcast that he had been on just a few minutes after the broadcast ended. After years of publishing, speaking, and consulting, he developed a reputation as a bit of a brute when it comes to being able to write, publish and promote a blog post fast and well. In fact, there are some who might suggest that he is blogging right at this moment!1:25 prolific blogger4:27 fears, issues, concerns, needs, and goals8:07 create a new note12:19 effective piece of content16:14 works with all the major social networks20:00 deeper into your siteWatch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.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 Brendan Ruane from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about sensory perceptions when it comes to color.Technical Guru Brendan with FirmFlex brings a vast array of knowledge to his team. Having worked in all aspects of digital marketing, he is able to make sure that all campaigns work and tie into other marketing efforts. He has the experience and skillset to leverage technology to make marketing easier. His hands-on approach to technical aspects of social media allows him to help law firms with pixel firing, color theory, retargeting, lead funnels, and all of the intricate details that only those at the top know and understand.1:50 what’s it like on webpages4:34 that’s the opposite end of the spectrum9:08 theme on the pageWatch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.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 differences between micromanagement and management. They dive into the journey of what managing is, what it isn’t, and if promoting your team members is the right way to go. If you’ve been looking for a way to better understand if your team members are suitable for a different role within your firm or if hiring externally might be the better option, check out this episode.2:06 four day work week5:41 management is hard9:01 have planning in place13:51 oh, we’re lawyers17:09 internal hiring21:41 little kid, little problems, big kid, big problemsJim’s Hack: When someone wants to try something new, and your inclination is to say no, you might think about counting to 10 before saying no and vice versa.Tyson’s Tip: As a personal injury firm, we have replaced our medical team with YoCierge. It’s a record-requested service that integrates well with Filevine. This business decision will save our firm about $150,000 a year.  It’s definitely a game-changer! Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.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 Larry  Weinstein from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about saving money on your taxes.Larry works with business owners to structure their affairs to legally reduce the taxes that they pay and keep more of their hard-earned dollars in their pocket where it rightfully belongs. He is the author of a number of books, including The Official Business Owner's Guide to Selecting a Business Entity-How Every New and Existing Business Can Choose the Best Entity to Operate Their Business-Attorney Edition AND Nine Mistakes Attorneys Make That Cause Them to Overpay Their Taxes ...AND Eight Major Changes of the New Tax Law-How the New Tax Law Will Affect Your Practice and Your Family-Attorney Edition.1:29 strategic tax minimazation 4:49 share your knowledge9:26 AGI13:59 asset strategy17:18 schedule cWatch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.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 Tyson Mutrux from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about why you need more nerds and weirdos in your life.Tyson always wanted to be an attorney, but when he was younger, he didn’t think it was possible. Neither one of his parents graduated from high school, and money wasn’t something he had a lot of. His dad and mom both worked two jobs and taught him the value of hard work. As a mechanic, his dad knew how grueling manual labor could be, so he intentionally wouldn’t let Tyson work on cars so that he wouldn’t follow in his footsteps.He owes a lot to his parents, his wife, his family, and his friends for where he is today. Tyson can point to two moments in his life that led him to become a lawyer. The first may seem trivial to most, but it isn’t to him. On his high school graduation day, Tyson received a book from one of his favorite teachers, Mrs. Morgan. The book? The Street Lawyer, by John Grisham. The plot of the book isn’t what mattered; it was the message. Mrs. Morgan had always encouraged him to become a lawyer, and this was another nudge down that path. With the simple act of giving him that book, she was telling Tyson to follow his dream. The book is great, by the way – he still has the original she gave him.1:38 these are my nerds and weirdos4:08 I like weirdos a lot9:00 Jim’s feet in socks and sandals12:00 unlock your inner weirdoWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.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, Brett Trembly! They dive into the journey of hiring and culture. If you’re interested in learning more about law firm growth, delegation, and team building, check out this week’s episode.Brett is the wearer of many talented hats, including lawyer, entrepreneur, author, and delegation expert. His recognitions include the published author of the book called the Danger Zones and is part of the Inc. 5000 (x 2) club. He is an adjunct professor of Miami Law and owner of the Trembly Law Firm, where he oversees a 30+ employee team, including 11 attorneys. Brett is also the co-founder of Get Staffed Up, where he oversees a 100+ employee team.5:10 the mock trial team9:14 the right hire, they make you money12:08 try to track your time16:04 the hiring pros20:00 double revenue24:01 helping really amazing people28:05 we’re on the mapJim’s Hack: Check out the book called, The Promise That Changes Everything: I Won’t Interrupt You. The lesson is to just listen without feeling the need to jump in and solve whatever someone else is talking about.Brett’s Tip: Delegate your way to freedom. Find something this week that you know you shouldn’t be doing and have someone else do it.Tyson’s Tip: Pick one KPI or one number that is the most important to your firm and put it on your wall as a reminder to track it. It will help remind you on a daily basis about what is important.Watch the podcast here. Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn