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Today Seth and Jay chat with Dan Hurley, an execution coach who will talk about the things any business owner should do as they approach scaling up in their firm.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group. 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 joined Lynda Decker! As the Owner of Decker Design, Lynda Decker is a legal sector-focused brand strategist and multidisciplinary designer whose work encompasses high-level website design, interactive communications, publications and information graphics. With 26 year of experience in design, Decker comes to the table ready to transform outdated law firm websites into identities that amplify expertise through compelling visual design, resulting in attracting clients by standing out from the mediocrity of law firm web designs. Her designs have proven time and again to be a firm’s revenue driver, as the website is most often the first line of communication with a potential client.2:08 how websites have changed5:42 the feeling behind design 7:57 whitespace 10:45 usability 12:48 negative has a bigger impact17:35 improvements in recruiting 20:14 testing your design 20:26 big mistakes by small firms Jim’s Hack:  If you can’t use the businesses you’re loyal to like an airline or hotel, join the new businesses loyalty program, it often results in an upgrade or better service. Lynda’s Tip: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success Tyson’s Tip: Create consistency across your platforms. Your website, social media, etc. Watch the interview here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with David Hassell, founder of 15five, a tool for employee engagement. They will talk about measuring engagement, what a post covid workplace looks like and more!15Five is a human-centered performance management platform that creates effective managers, highly engaged employees, and top-performing organizations. From engagement surveys and 1-on-1 tools to performance reviews and OKRs, 15Five is the most complete solution that combines software, education, and community to develop successful managers and unlock peak employee performance. Built using the Positive Product Design™ method, 15Five is the only platform that offers software aligned to the latest positive psychology research. Through it’s HR Superstars community and podcast, 15Five aims to empower every leader to create highly engaged, high-performing organizations by helping people become their best selves. https://lp.15five.com/book-a-demo-max-growth-liveAll MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group. 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 sponsor Lawmatics! Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Matt Spiegel, Co-Founder and CEO of Lawmatics. Lawmatics is a sponsor of MaxLawCon 2021!Matt is a serial entrepreneur, Attorney and golf enthusiast. Matt was a practicing criminal defense attorney for 6 years. In 2010 he founded MyCase, which went on to become one of the most popular cloud based legal practice management solutions. Matt was also the CEO of MyCase, which was acquired in 2012 by AppFolio, where he remained as GM until 2015.In 2015, Matt founded ExpoGuru, an event marketing management software. In late 2015, Matt became the CEO of Cammy, a global consumer tech company with headquarters in Sydney, Australia. In 2017, he decided that it was the right time to go back in the legal software industry with the Lawmatics platform.4:16 what is the market telling you 10:08 maintaining culture through growth10:47 doubling in a pandemic11:45 hiring for culture 13:28 lessons from a startup 17:12 the next phase for Lawmatics19:35 software with open APIJim’s Hack: Book - The Tao of Leadership Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age  Matt’s Tip: Be the Zappos of law. Stop worrying about being a good lawyer and become a good customer service agent. Tyson’s Tip: Pexels App in Zoom for backgrounds.Watch the podcast. Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer podcast on your favorite podcast player today so you never miss an episode! 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 Paul Yokabitus. Paul is an attorney and founder of Cary Estate Planning in North Carolina and the founder of PlanWell.Legal. https://maximumlawyer.com/mlc21speakerpaulyokabitus/Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Fishing With the Right Bait: Scaling Your Firm Through Webinars on FacebookWatch the sneak peek. Ticket sales end today, Friday August 27th at 5:00 PM CT. Grab your 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

IMPORTANT / Time-sensitive MaxLawCon 2021 Ticket Announcement ‼️In an effort to allow social distancing we have made the difficult decision to limit the number of tickets below capacity to MaxLawCon 2021.Therefore we are ending ticket sales tomorrow, Friday August 27th at 5:00 PM CT.Vaccination is required by all attendees, masks are currently optional pending the conditions at the time of the conference. Tickets available here until sell out or 8/27/21 at 5:00 PM. 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 Brian Reidy of Reidy Law Office LLC, a divorce and family law office in Olympia Fields, IL! https://maximumlawyer.com/mlc21speakerbrianreidy/Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Sales That ConvertWatch the sneak peek. Grab your 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

Today on the podcast you can listen in on a brainstorming session between Jim and Tyson as they discuss what’s going on with their own practices right now.5:10 qualified leads10:25 do you want to dance 11:35 yes, no or maybe14:26 marketing plan for satellite offices15:23 Tyson’s new office17:11 ad words18:30 niche down (time well spent)22:33 influencersJim’s Hack: Book - Why Startups Fail - Tom Eisenmann Tyson’s Tip: Zoho CRM did a recent overhaul, if you’re looking for a CRM it may be something to check out.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

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Ugo Lord. Ugo, “The Interpretive Attorney”, is a nationally recognized legal expert, international keynote speaker, and business coach. As seen recently on Fox 11 News, Prof. Lord helps translate legal jargon into simple advice for everyday life. As host of The Ugo Lord Show, his motivational speeches have been viewed by over 6 million viewers helping others achieve their greatest potential.Ugo Lord became a Trial By Peers counselor representing juveniles charged with misdemeanor offenses. Without losing a single case, he went on to teach future peer counselors ultimately winning him the award for most favored peer counselor instructor.Armed with his legal knowledge, Ugo Lord created and currently owns Derek Lord LLC which owns and operates entities such as Every Day Black FridayTM and Lord ProductionsTM.  Additionally, Ugo was named partner of the law firm Red Sapphire, P.C.  His business success inspired him to create a network to allow young adults to connect, learn, and grow with each other.  He later created a show based on that network called The Ugo Lord Show.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ugolord?1:20 the TikTok attorney 2:40 business law4:00 providing information 10:25 TikTok secret15:09 pushback 20:35 creating content on an iphone23:16 coming up with content ideasJim’s Hack: If you want to learn how to work a new app or platform, first download and just watch what other people are doing for a while to get to know how users behave on the platform.Ugos Tip: Adapt with the times, by consuming information the same way your future clients are consuming information. Tyson’s Tip: Tyson has moved his employee onboarding into a LMS like Mighty Networks and highly recommends looking into it. 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 co-title sponsor Filevine! Tune in to this pop-up episode with Tyson as he sat down with Erik Bermudez, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Filevine. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa and visit with the Filevine team!Watch or listen to the podcast. Grab your 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