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Today we're excited to share a presentation by Ryan Anderson from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about hiring execs, recruiting, and building your firm. Ryan Anderson is the co-founder and CEO of Filevine. Before starting Filevine, Ryan was a founding partner at a western-states firm focused on personal injury, mass tort, and employment class action. With lived experience litigating hundreds of cases, including successful trials with 7-figure settlements, Ryan faced stress and process issues at his firm. He decided to build a solution to solve his problems. Today, rated as one of the top automation tools for law firms, legal departments, and businesses, Filevine is on a continual path of growth. Ryan is a proud husband and father of 5 children and resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. His goal is to change the face of legal work and help lawyers be happier, less stressed, and better equipped to achieve their goals.1:21 recruiting4:29 administrative7:54 conflict based profession10:27 built a team12:36 LinkedIn profile15:15 take them to lunch18:06 radical honesty21:37 most football teams can’t have more than one star running backWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.comJoin 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 one of the founders of Law Student Connect, Jordan Gardner! They dive into the journey of how this platform came to be and what it’s all about. If you’re interested in learning more about connecting law firms with law students or anything in between, check out this week’s episode.The first time Jordan sat across the table from his senior partner and watched him strike his time entries from a client's bill was a defining moment in his life. Because of the compensation structure, every stroke of his pen was money Jordan wouldn't be receiving, and time he could never get back. When he left his office, he started dreaming of a better way to hedge the risk of wasting time on tasks that clients wouldn't pay full price for.That's how Law Student Connect was born. In 2019, Jordan left his job and jumped fully into creating a platform specifically for attorneys to outsource legal research, drafting, doc review, and other basic tasks to law students who were anxious to test themselves on real-world projects.4:50 at the tail end8:34 people-oriented person12:13 hire entry-level law students18:36 law students are hungry for this23:40 work is not as routine or predictableJim’s Hack: Whether you join the Guild or not, owning a law firm can be isolating, so make sure you have a place to go where you can find the support you need to let go of your stress.Jordan’s Tip: Check out the productivity app called, Text Expander. For a small monthly fee, you can type in 6 keystrokes and generate a predefined paragraph, which saves you time.Tyson’s Tip: The DJI Mimo camera is a handheld camera that has delivered amazing results. You can control the camera remotely from your phone. They also have an app that you don’t need the camera for called, LightCut. You can take a group of videos or photos, click a button, and it will put together a promo video.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 Gary Falkowitz from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about how you can capitalize on leads, maximize revenue, and improve your intake process.Gary P. Falkowitz is the Managing Partner and Founding Attorney of the Falkowitz Law Firm PLLC‚ one of the premier personal injury law firms in New York. Gary received his J.D., in 2005 from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Senior Board of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, Gary served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice on behalf of the Kings County community. 2:02 intake whisperer5:26 the competition is more intense than it has ever been8:42 escalation procedure12:29 fear15:36 digitally impress them18:47 the one call close22:34 follow up with web leadsWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! 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 Billie Tarascio from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about Billie’s post-pandemic law firm, the review of her systems, and her experience on the path to continuing becoming an expert in the field.Billie Tarascio has been pushing the boundaries for how to build a successful law practice since starting Modern Law in 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. After graduating from Law School at the University of Oregon, she started seeing what many lawyers see. “Most of the people who needed our help couldn’t afford attorneys and lawyers needed more work,” she says. Searching for a better way of doing things for attorneys and clients alike, she started by building a low-cost law firm to help clients during a difficult economy.  Alas, the numbers didn’t work, she recalls. “I needed to find some way of making divorce cheaper,” she said.That’s when she built Access Legal, a cloud-based document automation software for clients to help them create their own forms and filings, ostensibly with the coaching help of an attorney or paralegal. Still, clients were not always comfortable creating legal documents. But technology continued to drive the bottom line in her firm, where she developed techniques to tweak results that she’s been sharing with other lawyers around the country. Through her experiences and driven by metrics, Tarascio has developed the steps to create and assess changes to any law firm, and drive measurable increases in company profits – which ultimately serve clients with better service. Tarascio has four children ages 3 to 14 and lives in Gilbert, Arizona.1:26 made predictions4:01 demand is off the charts7:28 client advocate role12:55 Google mind business16:20 where are the people searching20:17 what is the purpose of the locationsWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! 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 communications specialist, Janet Falk! They dive into the importance of communication. If you’ve been thinking about how communication could be helpful to improving your practice,  check out this week’s episode.Janet Falk is a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house and at public relations agencies. She advises attorneys at small law firms and with a solo practice on Media Relations and Marketing Communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel and achieve business goals. Janet leads workshops on these topics and advises on media relations, website, LinkedIn profile, articles in non-legal industry trade publications, and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on Media Relations and Marketing in The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm and is a frequent speaker on webinars and podcasts about Public Relations and Legal Marketing. Speak with her for a complimentary Strategic Communication Session (30-minute consultation) to assess your Communications activity and online presence. She guarantees TWO IDEAS.2:15 octagonal peg6:15 why should anyone care11:29 you’re not saying no comment16:09 broadcasting industry publications20:04 into the media too much24:32 promoting everything that you do onlineJim’s Hack: When you talk about coaching, it’s an investment, not a cost. I challenge you to have a growth mindset. Janet’s Tip: Check out some of my e-books on topics such as networking, LinkedIn, and how you can be the one reporters call. You can access them here. If you’d like to keep in touch for more tips, subscribe to my newsletter.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the TED Masterclass App. It offers a lot of great information. It’s about speaking, specifically the TED style of speaking.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 Jim Hacking from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about Jim’s amazing journey that started him on a path to becoming a lawyer, the need to find something bigger than himself, and advocating for others.1:20 Susan Carlson3:35 a warrior6:16 never been named9:20 made on my behalf11:30 you’re changing the trajectory of people’s lives13:31 be your best selfWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! 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 Dave Frees from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn what spies, interrogators, and special forces operators can teach you about having a better and more profitable practice.Mr. Frees heads the Firm’s Trust, Estate and Wealth Preservation Section, and Co-chairs the Elder Law Solutions section of the Firm. He serves or has served, on the boards of multiple trust companies and trust committees. Dave has appeared on National Public Radio (NPR), and is a frequent speaker in the areas of trust and estate planning and administration and communication and presentation skills. He has been awarded the designation of Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Philadelphia Magazine in multiple years (by Super Lawyers©, a Thomson Reuters Company). Dave was named as a “Top Lawyer” in Trusts, Wills, and Estates by Main Line Today Magazine.2:49 the handshake interrupt5:07 force multipliers8:48 deploying tactics12:47 flash of blue17:31 just keep the milk in the cup21:03 subtle tweak in the content25:00 direction for my law firm30:19 yes you can36:48 the time value of money41:40 what are their gains and pains45:14 loop back inTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! 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 one another about MaxLawCon 2022! They dive into the nuts and bolts about the conference. If you’re craving community, looking for that growth mindset, and want to know what could be possible with your firm, check out this week’s episode.4:45 the right mindset8:14 crushing it11:51 the topics14:42 the vision track18:19 breakouts25:04 clickable title28:24 killer presentationWatch 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 Alabama bankruptcy lawyer, Ty Shepard! They dive into the journey of entrepreneurship and finding that community of support. If you’ve been thinking about how to navigate the growth and changes of a law firm,  check out this week’s episode.Ty's practice focuses on helping businesses reorganize their financial and organizational structures inside and outside of bankruptcy. He represents business debtors, creditors, trustees, and other parties in bankruptcy courts. Ty also represents taxpayers before the U.S. Tax Court and federal agencies.Ty is a former president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, Treasurer of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, a member of the Committee of 100, a graduate of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County - CONNECT Class 16, and a volunteer with the Huntsville Volunteer Lawyers Program and Wills for Heroes.Ty has taught continuing legal education classes on creditor's rights, general bankruptcy matters, taxation of decedent estates, and Alabama sales and use taxes. He is a member of the American Bar Association Section on Taxation, the Alabama State Bar Sections on Taxation and Commercial Litigation/Bankruptcy, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.4:02 the team8:04 like-minded community13:23 draw down to get a niche16:04 refining your marketing19:34 visionJim’s Hack: One of the first times talking about how my wife and I’s personalities were different was when I read a book called, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. It gave us a language to talk about without blaming each other. Today, all people who work for us complete a Kolbe A Index test.Ty’s Tip: We all get caught up in the comparison game. By making yourself a price leader in your market, you can stand out from the crowd. If there’s one thing you can do it’s raise prices. If there’s any way you can do it, pass those costs along.Tyson’s Tip: Go through your phone and declutter. Delete all those apps you don’t use. If you haven’t used it in the last 3 months, you’re probably not going to use it in the next 3 months, so get rid of them.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 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 take a deep dive with eleven different guests to chat about growth, things they’ve learned, hurdles, and things they’ve had to overcome in their law firms.  If you’ve been looking for successful ways to grow your firm, check out this rapid-fire episode.3:00 make decisions ahead of time8:21 culture, culture, culture11:35 core values13:42 systems, processes, hiring, and consistency17:25 growth has been great20:47 drive referrals22:53 listen to your team25:43 build out the seat29:52 talk about vision33:05 data is critically important37:45 grandma’s on Etsy40:11 automated with a human touch44:37 be okay taking that one step to get unstuck47:37 always be learning and see what other people are doing50:53 building up something biggerWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 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