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Stephen Snyder has been member of CA bar since 1987, the MI bar since 2018, and meditation teacher since 2007. Stephen began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism extensively–investigating and engaging in Zen, Tibetan, and Western nondual traditions. Stephen was authorized to teach in 2007 by the Venerable Pa Auk Sayadaw, a Burmese meditation master and renowned scholar. Stephen is also author of Stress Reduction for Lawyers, Law Students, and Legal Professionals: Learning to Relax.Book: Stress Reduction for Lawyers, Law Students, and Legal Professionals: Learning to Relax3:38 meditation and mindfulness5:25 ways to disconnect7:05 no training on stress management9:00 mistakes when starting meditation 12:58 attention to breaths18:30 emotional recognitionJim’s Hack: Changing the way you breathe can make you more present.Stephen’s Tip: Being Well Podcast with Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest HansonTyson’s Tip: Book: The Daily StoicWatch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Emilia Coto!Emilia is the founder of Sisu Legal, a law firm in Windsor, Ontario and has recently opened an office in Troy, Michigan. Her focus is on immigration law and more specifically, family sponsorship. Sisu Legal is on a mission to provide accessible,  innovative, and effective legal services. Prior to founding Sisu Legal, Emilia was a lawyer at a mid-size firm for three years. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear her presentation: The Things I've Learned in My First Year of Practice OwnershipWatch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Nalini Prasad!Nalini Prasad works alongside Seth Price helping small law firms build their business and stand out online. Nalini frequently speaks to legal audiences across the country on the intersection of utilizing best practices of trending SEO techniques and generating quality leads online. Nalini also shares tips on creative ways to leverage traditional offline marketing efforts to increase a firm’s online presence.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Building the Bridge Between Your Digital Marketing Agency and Your Intake TeamWatch the sneak peek. Grab you seat at MaxLawCon 2021! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson ask, in a world of abundant choice, why should someone pick your firm?Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker William Umansky!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 client’s desire. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Get the F#*K Up! Resilience in Uncertain Times!Watch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Craig Goldenfarb!Mr. Goldenfarb started his law firm in 2002 with one employee. By securing great results for his clients consistently for nearly 20 years, LOCG has grown to employ an exceptional team of ten attorneys and more than sixty supporting staff members.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: How I Grew to 70 Employees so I Could Spend My Time However I WantWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Justin Osborn. Justin is a founding member of Counsel Carolina, whose personal advocacy for fairness and progressive social policies led to the firm’s RV-based mobile services program. A former insurance adjuster and insurance defense lawyer, Justin now fights for the injured and underserved across North Carolina while hosting free "ask-a-lawyer" events in his firm's custom RV mobile office to make legal assistance more accessible in the community. 2:45 wanting to offer the world more3:34 goodwill marketing4:50 RV mobile office7:58 lower conversion 10:55 access to justice12:10 not afraid of competition 16:57 evening events18:45 follow up strategyJim’s Hack: Give more, stop keeping score.Justin’s Tip:  Your local law school will let you come in and use their resource!Tyson’s Tip: Book - Building a Storybrand by Donald MillerWatch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Seth Price is an accomplished attorney and transformational thought leader who scaled a 2-person law firm to 38 lawyers in less than a decade. Seth Price founded BluShark Digital LLC a digital marketing company using the same cutting-edge marketing techniques (high-quality technical optimization, sophisticated content, authoritative link-building, and local optimization) that Seth used to grow his own business and has established itself as a best in class digital agency focusing on the legal sector.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: How It Started, How It's Going (Scaling a Law Firm: Lessons Learned)Watch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Gary Burger!Gary is a partner at Burger Law and heads the Civil Litigation Group. Gary devotes his practice to helping injury victims and their families, providing financial recovery and protecting the future of those injured, and making our community safer through advocacy and volunteer work.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Running a Firm While Getting a $113 Million VerdictWatch the sneak peek. Last chance early bird tickets available now.  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on the podcast Jim and Tyson ask the question: who would you call first?3:47 current clients vs future clients6:09 clients not hearing from their attorney 10:38 new problems to solve13:12 design a firm to do what you like to do 15:32 moving to the cloud 19:07 quick signups Jim’s Hack: Jim has meditated at least 10 minutes almost every day this year, and has been focusing on the exhale. Jim recommends studying the value of managing your breath. Tyson’s Tip: Uberconference has a built in transcription feature. Watch the interview here.MaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Join us Tuesday October 12th and Wednesday October 13th in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort + Spa. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn