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In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with a fellow Guild member, immigration, and medical malpractice attorney, Marc Karlin! They dive into the journey of delegating tasks, and some of the challenges firms face over the years. If you’ve been thinking about starting the delegation process and learning about some of the challenges firms might be up against, this episode is for you.Marc Karlin practices primarily personal injury and medical malpractice in Southern California. In the mid-1990s, after working at various insurance defense firms for approximately 5 years, he joined his late father, Philip, to form Karlin & Karlin. Marc’s father was a certified immigration specialist, and he practiced in that field for most of his career. When he and Marc worked together, Philip handled immigration, and Marc handled all the non-immigration work. When his father died in 2017, he assumed his immigration practice, which continues to this day. Marc’s dad died three days after they had moved out of their office of 23 years to their current location. Their main office is in Glendale, CA, which is adjacent to the Los Angeles city limits. In the summer of 2020, they opened a satellite office 50 miles to the east, in Corona, which is in Riverside County, halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. 4:40 money in files8:00 learning as you go11:37 strategize13:29 two different practice areas15:24 bottlenecks19:32 losing your law partner22:50 delegationJim’s Hack: Check out The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma.Marc’s Tip: During anxious or worrisome times, think back to the clients you’ve helped and what they’ve told you. As you get older, you learn to appreciate these things, so stay in a positive mindset.Tyson’s Tip: Don’t buy another book until you’ve read the ones you’ve got and want to read.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 Dan Kennedy’s concept, the difference between hard-earned dollars and easy money.  They dive into the journey of what hard-earned dollars versus easy money looks like. If you’ve been grinding away, this episode talks about leveraging for better results and how to make things better.  1:50 concept of easy money4:07 contingency fees7:00 hard work10:13 where did all the workers go13:57 psychological barriers17:32 leveraging21:09 is the guilt warrantedJim’s Hack: Check out Dan Kennedy’s Magnetic Marketing Podcast.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the next-generation paper tablet, the reMarkable 2. It replaces your notebooks and printed documents with a tablet that feels like paper.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 a Guild member and construction attorney Jeremy Baker! They dive into the journey of leaving the big law firm and going solo. If you’ve been thinking about making a similar move, this episode talks about his experience, journey, and advice.Jeremy S. Baker, a Chicago-based construction attorney, founded Baker Law Group LLC in 2019 after nearly 18 years at AmLaw 100 and 200 law firms. Podcasts like Maximum Lawyer convinced Jeremy to "go solo" after spending nearly fourteen years at Schiff Hardin LLP, where he was a partner and a member of its national Construction Law practice. In addition to practicing law, Jeremy runs a consultancy, Operation PalmTree, which aims to help "big law" attorneys break free and launch their own law firms.4:40 things to do7:30 tools and resources10:01 substantive work13:00 hiring18:00 clientele20:05 five years from nowJim’s Hack: Every dollar is not created equally - sit down and review your various case types to understand which ones offer the most value for the amount of time spent and obtain more of those cases.Jeremy’s Tip: Believe in yourself, run fast, take some risks and if you make a mistake, course correct but keep moving forward. In the words of Mark Zuckerberg, “Move fast and break things.”Tyson’s Tip: Check out Alignable, where connections form relationships that become referrals.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 Maximum Lawyer’s Brand Manager Becca Eberhart! They dive into the evolution of Maximum Lawyer over the last two years and tease a little of what’s to come. If you like getting to peek behind the curtain, this episode goes behind the scenes of the Maximum Lawyer brand.1:06 Becca’s journey4:24 expectations6:20 what’s included currently8:00 growth mindset11:10 small but mighty team14:05 the conference15:09 advice to future presenters16: 20 tips for future presentersJim’s Hack: The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma - what is something new that you’ve tried?Becca’s Tip: Be courageous and apply to speak at MaxLawCon 2022!Tyson’s Tip: Try sharing your iPhone or iPad screen on your next Zoom call. On Zoom, click share and it gives you the option.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Nathan Harris. Nathan has been focused on helping people in the Hispanic community in Alabama for most of his life. His mother is from the tiny Spanish speaking country of Ecuador in South America and met his father while he was stationed in the peace corps in Ecuador in the 1970’s. After Mr. Harris’ parents were married in Ecuador, they moved to this country, the country of opportunity. Mr. Harris was born shortly thereafter and took advantage of this opportunity granted to him by going to law school at the University of Alabama. Mr. Harris opened the firm in 2010, which eventually became Abogados Centro Legal, by building trust, fighting hard, and taking advantage of opportunity.Today, Abogados Centro Legal is still helping Hispanic folks solve their legal problems in the following areas: serious injuries, car wrecks, accidents, overtime and minimum wage disputes, and immigration. Our Hispanic clients rarely feel comfortable with the U.S. legal system at first; but our firm, being fully bilingual and bicultural, is able to better relate to the Hispanic community and set our clients at ease during these stressful situations. All people, including undocumented immigrants, have rights and access to justice. Everyone who has been injured, through no fault of their own, has the right to seek justice in the form of a jury trial in a court of law. We assist our clients in telling their stories and fighting for the justice they deserve. We also assist other attorneys to navigate the complex issues that arise in civil cases involving Hispanic clients.3:20 learning from experience3:53 buying a firm5:44 marketing to a niche clientele9:54 finding the right people16:12 marketing in Spanish 17:28 getting rid of a practice area18:53 direct referrals20:20 helping clients 100% through the process 22:08 can’t be too serious with yourself Jim’s Hack: Steven Levitt’s Book: Freakanomics or watch the TED talk: The freakonomics of McDonalds vs. drugsNathan’s Tip: Listen to the Maximum Lawyer podcast!Tyson’s Tip: Try out Finilize for personal accountability!Get yourself an all access pass to Lorman.com to give your staff courses to learn at their own pace.  Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 on the podcast Jim and Tyson want you to ask yourself “What Do I Want?”2:53 what do I want7:05 you are the creator of your life8:03 not saying no enough 10:02 it’s ok to want 11:55 convey to your team14:20 reverse engineer it 17:44 what you deserve19:59 confidence relates to successJim’s Hack: Giving tips can help make your life better. Tyson’s Tip: Say no simple things to free up time for yourself.Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Megan Zavieh. Megan focuses her practice exclusively on attorney ethics, representing attorneys facing State Bar disciplinary action, providing guidance to practicing attorneys, podcasting about legal ethics on Lawyers Gone Ethical, and writing about ethics including her most recent book for the ABA - The Modern Lawyer: Ethics and Technology in an Evolving World2:50 reducing stress for colleagues 4:10 focusing on investigating6:35 communication issues7:20 feast or famine 10:50 personas 15:20 running a law practice in modern timesJim’s Hack: Jim is a 10 quickstart and 3 follow through on the Kolbe Index and recommends using Finilize for accountability.Megan’s Tip: Set up a 10 minute limit in the screen time setting for your email app on your phone.Tyson’s Tip: Questions to ask your kids: What was the best day of your life so far and what was the worst day of your life so far.  Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 on the podcast Tyson sat down with Brooke Bove. Brooke is an appellate attorney in Southern California. Her practice focuses almost exclusively on appeals for plaintiffs - in personal injury, employment and consumer-related cases. She also runs a ghost-writing business that provides law and motion support for small firms and solo attorneys. 3:48 legal writing 11:32 connecting resources13:46 a specific model19:25 setting an example22:30 the Guild Jim’s Hack: Take time away from your firm for a firm retreat to talk about how to move things forward.Brooke’s Tip: Audio books so you can multitask while consuming books. Tyson’s Tip: Use the sticky note app on your computer instead of paper notes. Listen to the podcast here.Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 on the podcast Tyson sat down with Deena Buchanan.  Deena is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the Georgetown University Law Center. After matriculating from law school with honors in 1998, she moved to New Mexico, working for a large law practice in Albuquerque. She subsequently worked for a Fortune 500 company in Philadelphia and for other large law firms, where she worked on a number of cases that garnered national coverage. Deena returned to New Mexico in 2008, opening Buchanan Law in 2019 to provide top-tier representation to individuals in employment and personal injury matters. She also represents small businesses in commercial litigation and other matters. She’s an active member of the New Mexico Association of Trial Lawyers, the National Employment Lawyer’s Association, and the American Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section.5:50 seed money 7:20 true solo in the beginning 11:46 setting up systems14:45 delegating15:40 protect your time16:20 scaling 17:18 future ideas Jim’s Hack: Book: Ask Your Developer by Jeff LawsonDeena’s Tip: Lawyers who have practice areas they can give tips to people should try out making short videos on TikTok. Tyson’s Tip: Book: VIvid Vision: A Remarkable Tool for Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future by Cameron HeroldWatch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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 on the podcast Tyson sat down with MaxLawCon 2021 sponsor Get Staffed Up. They talk a lot about freedom at Get Staffed Up. After several years in business, they discovered that they’re really in the business of helping other lawyers liberate themselves by delegating (way) more tasks, leading them to newfound freedom. Get Staffed Up challenges you to come up with ways that you can’t improve your life, and someone else’s life, by delegating the tasks you don’t want to do.https://getstaffedup.com3:08 a better way to grow a business4:02 the great resignation6:35 how does this work 13:39 virtual assistants16:00 data entry and invoicing17:43 legal teams in 8 countriesWatch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: 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