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In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about what it takes to be a successful law firm owner.  They dive into the journey of how to separate yourself from the daily tasks and the big rocks that come your way. If you’ve been looking for a way to systematize your firm and have it be less person-centric, check out this episode.2:39 myth of Sisyphus5:54 push the rock up the hill8:46 we know we shouldn’t be pushing the boulder11:45 leadership meeting15:08 be nimble18:34 succession planning22:48 case to case stuffJim’s Hack: Remember to be mindful and to be present at the moment. If you’d like to learn more about the fundamentals, being in the moment, and breathing, check out Guided Meditations by Tara Brach.Tyson’s Tip: Put a systems team in place to build out your systems.  Having one in place has allowed my firm to quickly test things and see how they will work and implement as necessary.Watch the podcast here. 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 best-selling author Tommy Breedlove! They dive into why your success, money, or stuff doesn’t ultimately fulfill you. If you’re finding yourself in a place where you need to make yourself a priority and find your self-respect and self-love, check out this week’s episode.Meet Tommy Breedlove, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Book, “Legendary” and the founder of the Legendary Life Movement.… A movement that empowers driven people to be Pros in Leadership, Business, Mindset, & their Relationships. Tommy challenges high achievers to stop chasing the Ghost of “More” & “When” and lean-in to the Legendary leaders, spouses, and humans they were born to be.As a Premiere Leadership, business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events, Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S.At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to walk away from the corporate world to change his life and follow his true calling.Tommy now serves clients and audiences everywhere by empowering them to build and live Legendary Lives. He guides people to discover a life of significance without compromising their drive or ambition. The simple tools he shares show them how to work in their zone of brilliance, obtain financial confidence, and live with meaning and balance. The goal is to help everybody to become the person they’ve always wanted to be.When Tommy isn’t speaking or serving his clients, he enjoys traveling the world, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife and two dogs. 4:47 lead others better7:26 my mind game and heart game11:57 dangling that carrot14:02 cut cable17:45 more and when21:05 keep up with the Joneses24:02 shoulder to shoulder with youJim’s Hack: For some interesting approaches, check out the book Scaling Up Compensation 5 Design Principles for Turning Your Largest Expense into a Strategic Advantage by Sebastian Ross and Verne Harnish. A good book and a great read.Tommy’s Tip: Do you want to live your life for that story you tell in your brain? We’re all telling ourselves a story, and most of it is not true. You can rewire your heart and mind and tell yourself a different story. To learn more, check out my book Legendary.Tyson’s Tip: If you enjoy travel perks and discounts, check out the American Express platinum card.Listen to the podcast here.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 chat with one another on this solo co-host episode! They dive into the mega benefit and detriment of owning your law firm. If you’re finding yourself in a place where unfettered freedom needs to become more fettered, check out this week’s episode. 3:13 EOS test6:35 structure and attach9:10 sitting in things12:19 small firm owner15:25 get the work done19:36 formulate your packageJim’s Hack: The real value of getting together with others at something like our mastermind is the conversations you have, including one that took place with Elise Buie, who runs her law firm remotely, with the subject being about culture and gift-giving. Remember to be generous and love on your team.Tyson’s Tip: If you don’t always have everything planned out for your trips, check out the TripIt app. If you’re looking for a more organized trip the next time you travel, get the app, it’s free.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 chat with one another on this solo co-host episode! They dive into knowing your numbers in your law firm, giving you the basics, and the core principles needed. If you need some motivation to look into your law firm numbers and learn what they teach you, check out this week’s episode.2:50 before you knew your numbers6:32 numbers flowing in your firm9:44 referrals and referral sources12:14 leads, consults, and signups17:00 don’t be afraid of your number21:13 not every dollar is created equal23:54 track your case duration27:18 flipping it like a pancakeJim’s Hack: Check out the Amazon Prime Documentary, Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop. When you’re going through a big fundamental thing happening in your life, watch this.Tyson’s Tip: An easy way to shorten your average case duration is to limit the number of court appearances per case.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 chat with commercial litigator, Jane Muir! They dive into the life of being a sixth-generation attorney, dialing into her practice, being active in the bar, and taking to the systems within her niche. If you’ve been thinking about how to get involved in your local community and setting your firm apart from others, check out this week’s episode.Jane Muir is a Florida attorney whose practice focuses on business transactions and litigation. A sixth-generation attorney and fourth-generation resident of Miami, she grew up working for her father's firm and has done every job in a law firm. She founded her practice out of necessity after being laid off from her first position as an associate six months out of law school. She joined and became active in the voluntary bar and earned several leadership positions while seeking to generate business, including serving as president of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association. She has been following the Maximum Lawyer Podcast for several years and was an early adopter of the Maximum Lawyer Guild.3:55 the family business8:09 risk tolerance10:16 the ten things13:03 getting involved16:53 setting yourself apart20:33 rededicating time to your firm24:54 finder, minder, or grinderJim’s Hack: Think about sending out at least one thank you note a day to various people who have been there for you or helped in some way. Jane’s Tip: Find a college student that lives in your area and hire them to run errands for you. If you can’t find one, check out TaskRabbit.Tyson’s Tip: Check out RingCentral. It’s much better than what it was and has come a long way from all those years ago. The user interface is easy to use, and it syncs with Zoho.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 chat with personal injury lawyer, Brooks Derrick! They dive into the ups and downs of being a lawyer, learning what you want, and the journey to becoming a better lawyer. If you’ve been thinking about how to find your focus and need to make some changes, check out this week’s episode.Brooks Derrick is the husband of a wonderful woman, the father of two (soon to be three) wild boys, and a personal injury lawyer in South Carolina. He runs his law firm, the Derrick Law Office, in Simpsonville, SC.4:55 Charleston Law School8:59 house of cards12:40 unprompted compliments15:37 baggage in your head19:28 hop back in26:00 forming a planJim’s Hack: Add a simple marketing card or a way for your firm to ask clients if they’re satisfied or unsatisfied with the service you’re providing. It’s an easy tip to find ways on improving your business. Brooks Tip: Don’t let your future self or the person you want to become hate who you are today. Remember that you're an awesome lawyer, focus on the things you’re doing well.Tyson’s Tip: Pick a realistic goal for the quarter, set a reward for it, tell your team about it, and go after it. It’s a good way to dip your toe into scaling up and gain traction.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 chat with the CEO of Iron Tech Security, Tom Kirkham! They dive into the journey of cyber security defense systems and educate and encourage organizations to establish a security-first environment with cyber security training programs to prevent successful attacks. If you’ve been thinking about how secure your law firm is,  check out this week’s episode.With over 40 years of experience, Tom is the creator of Iron Tech Security. A managed services provider offering IT services to law firms. It’s an all-in type of service providing a maximum relentless cyber security program.3:03 structure7:27 security team9:55 Ransome wear attack16:10 encrypted email service19:49 recognize your threats20:13 cost to protect your law firm22:12 protect your privacy24:20 be proactiveJim’s Hack: Check out the Book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jonathan Acuff. It’s all about the messages we repeat to ourselves over and over.Tom’s Tip: If you want a deep dive into the topic of cyber security, check out these two books. This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth and my book, The Cyber Pandemic Survival Guide, that you can pre-order now.Tyson’s Tip: Check out Tile. It’s one of the easiest ways to find lost items. Never lose anything. Tile can locate items like your cell phone quickly.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 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