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Today we're excited to share a presentation by Nicole Christie from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn how to get the word out about the one thing that you do.Nicole is licensed to practice in Connecticut and is a member of the American Bar Association, and Connecticut Bar Association. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Wesleyan University and a Juris Doctor Degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Nicole graduated from law school with honors. She also has a Certificate in Theology. Attorney Christie has been an active member of a church for over 20 years. In her youth, she served as a Sunday School teacher and Pastoral Committee Secretary.1:03 riches are in the niches4:20 I’m not doing anything else7:29 trip all the way to Carol10:58 county approach to practicing law14:34 grow the practice17:16 I used your name, and it worked20:13 do your market researchWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! 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 Jordan Ostroff from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about the 7 questions you need to ask yourself before making any marketing decisions in your law firm.Jordan Ostroff is the Lawyer with a Life. He works 3 days a week, 20-25 hours per week total, across his law firm and marketing company. Jordan's firm handles PI cases in and around Orlando, and LegalEase Marketing is a fractional CMO for law firms to help them create the same plan Jordan went through to get out of the 70-80 hours a week of work and into a much better life. Since MaxLawCon he and his family have been driving across the country and will continue that for almost a full year because why not? We only get one go through this life, might as well spend it having fun with those you love.2:16 where are they now5:38 LinkedIn8:51 when in doubt, ask12:59 there’s a flip side to this15:55 stay consistent19:37 a lot of repeat business22:02 gut mom reactionWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! 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 CPA, Jessica Gonifas! They dive into the journey behind the finances of your law firm. If you’re interested in learning more about normalizing the talk around money, feeling more confident in your financial situation, and strategically planning for the future, check out this week’s episode.Jessica is a CPA and the owner of Silver Peaks Accounting Services. Before starting her own firm in 2018, her accounting career adventures included working in a public accounting firm, for a large publicly traded company and in both local and state governments.Most recently, she spent over a decade working as a deputy city manager, finance director, and treasurer for the city of Evans, Colorado. During her time with the city, she tripled the cash reserves from $10M to $30M, acted as project manager for a $40M wastewater treatment plant, and managed the finances of a $12M flood recovery project.Jessica is also a mom of three kiddos. Her home base is in Colorado, where she spends most of her free time watching her active teenage boys play sports and travel around the country showing their Quarter Horses – Banjo and Jake.4:35 climbing the ladder7:06 vision and planning10:13 point A to point B14:14 potential tax consequences17:22 driven by the way you run your firm21:18 mastermind approach23:52 not sure how to get thereJim’s Hack: The Obstacle Is The Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday is a good intro to the Stoics. Jessica’s Tip: The mindset work is the most critical piece when it comes to accomplishing any goals in your business.Tyson’s Tip: If you have a Mac and iPad, you can use the iPad as a second screen. It’s very handy when you travel or if you’re working from home.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 Mike Allbee from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about how to use artificial technology and other tools in your business.Mike feels a great sense of satisfaction and happiness when he helps his clients.  Some of these people are going through the darkest moments in their lives, and he’s grateful that he has the knowledge and skills to help these clients tackle their challenges, head on, and make it to the other side. In Mike’s words, “There’s nothing else quite like it.”1:33 ALF4:29 realistic expectations9:11 Semrush12:42 about 52 templates17:02 boss modeWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! 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 Craig Goldenfarb from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to hear from Craig, a recovering trial attorney, to learn not only about how to run a good firm but how to run a great law firm business.While Craig is primarily occupied with building the teams that directly manage client cases, he is devoted to serving the legal needs of his “Critical Case” clients. He directly handles pre-suit and litigation matters that involve significant loss, such as catastrophic injury cases, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, negligent security, and heart attacks in public places (AED law).Craig takes pride in being able to fight the insurance companies to obtain fair compensation for his clients.1:34 first woman professor at Harvard Law5:19 children were dying on sports fields9:03 goals in certain systems14:09 another tip to avoid overwhelm18:24 six levels of delegation22:11 tools to growWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! 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 criminal defense attorney, Dustyn Coontz! They dive into being brutally honest about being who you are. If you’re interested in learning more about running a law firm with ADHD, learning to focus only on specific things at a time, and working through the pandemic, check out this week’s episode.Dustyn is husband to Stephanie, dad to Lily (a human) and Archie (a dog), and an eternally optimistic fan of the Detroit Lions. He also owns Coontz Law, a firm dedicated to protecting ordinary Michiganders against the Government. Currently, he spends his spare time humbling himself by taking taekwondo classes with Lily and learning to play ice hockey. Dustyn is on a lifelong quest to maximize the gifts of his ADHD.4:52  law clerk to a probate judge9:42 when I got the diagnosis12:08 Adderall rules15:47 hard to say it tactfully19:18 little gapsJim’s Hack: Running a law firm is often like operating on a two-track system. It’s easy to focus on fixing the problem and go on to the next thing. Instead, take what you’re doing this one time and make it, so it doesn't happen again or have a written out policy/procedure on how to fix that one thing. Doing this in the moment will better benefit you rather than trying to fix everything all at once. Dustyn’s Tip: Check out the Sparketype personality test. It helps you better understand how you work. Tyson’s Tip: For people who need to hire, start the process of hiring today. Get your job ad posted for free now. 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

Joey Vitale, founder of Indie Law and trademark attorney, shares his insights on hiring virtual assistants. He opens up about a client's heartbreaking experience with trademark issues that fueled his passion for this niche. Joey discusses overcoming personal challenges, including panic attacks, emphasizing the importance of building a trustworthy team. He explores the 'trust spectrum' in hiring and offers practical tips for finding a cultural fit, ultimately highlighting how these elements lead to resilience and business success.

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Bill Umansky from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about how you can be more resilient in the seasons of uncertainty.William D. Umansky, or “The Lawman” as he is affectionately known by his peers, has almost two decades of experience offering “Second Chances” to clients who have either been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or who have, unfortunately, been charged with a crime. His practice is based in Central Florida, and he advocates for his clients throughout Florida. He is the Managing Partner of the Umansky Law Firm, where he directs a team of lawyers dedicated to success and to working hard to try and achieve the results the firm’s clients desire. 1:48 resiliency 5:00 one last thing9:19 tell me what we spent13:01 the bottom line16:12 you’ll never escape your practice20:33 I feel resilient25:01 peaks and valleysWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! 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 estate planning and business advising attorney, Ron Payne! They dive into the journey of jumping your firm ahead. If you’re interested in learning more about the various practice areas he’s drawn to, lessons to those who practice in multiple areas, and the struggles of running a firm, check out this week’s episode.Mr. Payne is the CEO & Managing Partner for Apple Payne Law, PLLC in Kernersville, NC. APL strives to serve the "entire family", handling family law, business advising, estate planning, and real estate transactions. When he's not busy running the firm, Ron enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 sons, serving as the Cubmaster for his son's Cub Scout Pack, camping, and video games.3:29 high school band teacher7:55 specialist guru12:11 Legal Aid15:45 business and estate planning18:03 core values21:22 I like change24:40 expand28:02 we all belong at the tableJim’s Hack: If you’re looking for that instant message, connect the team realm, check out Discord, a communication tool. It’s very functional, has a great interface, and good user experience. Ron’s Tip: There’s a platform for everything these days. Draw a picture of your tech stack using Canva for your employees to make it easier to understand what they’re using each program/tool for. Tyson’s Tip: You can always improve your marriage. Check out the Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the Five Secrets to Lasting Love book.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 Christopher Nicolaysen from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about how you can go from a limiting mindset to an abundance mindset.Christopher focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. His personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents. He truly enjoys helping clients through difficult times and helping them get the compensation they deserve.1:49 five mindset shifts3:50 Matthew Fox7:04 Revenge of the Nerds11:01 slow down for a minute15:12 betting on yourself19:01 actionable itemsWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn