Maximum Lawyer

Today Seth and Jay chat with Rob Lime a sales coach who works with attorneys on growing their business. This episode will address the dirty word of "selling" and how trial lawyers can benefit from sales training.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 Sandy Van, owner of Van Law Firm in Nevada and Washington about her use of VAs, when outsourcing labor is the right move, roadblocks to watch out for,  and how she started LegalSupportHelp.com for other law firms to benefit from her team.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Jim and Tyson joined Kathryn Burmeister on the podcast! Kathryn started her own law firm in October of 2018 and focuses exclusively on personal injury by giving a voice to those that have been hurt because of someone else. She wrote her first book, “Rock Bottom Not Required: Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo,” in 2020 and began speaking about self-care, business, and law the same year. Her passion for helping others is a theme that crosses between her presentations. Kathryn has a particular passion for mental health, self-improvement, and emotional intelligence, which she integrates into her legal practice, speaking, and writing as well.Kathryn’s book just released: Overcoming Addiction to the Status Quo4:10 never planned on owning a law practice5:21 suicide and depression10:14 a partnership and a quick realization 12:50 creating the firm you wanted13:37 paperless14:50 the unconventional way17:46 fortunate fall18:12 writing a book with a ghost writer Jim’s Hack: Book - The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Stephen Covey and Jimi Huling, if you’re trying to decide what to focus on.Kathryn’s Tip: A list of three things per day. 3 personal and 3 professional, breaking it off in chunks.Tyson’s Tip: A health app, BetterMe, a subscription with coaching, recipes, reminders and workouts.Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 Allison Williams the Law Firm Mentor about intake, using VAs properly and some upcoming free training opportunities for our listenersAll MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 Seth and Jay joined Jim and Tyson to discuss the Maximum Lawyer Guild and they share insider details into their newest product Maximum Lawyer in Minimum Time.You can find details about the community and membership benefits here: https://maximumlawyer.com/theguild/All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 joined Hamza Khan, a multi-award winning marketer, best-selling author, and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed over a million times. He is a top-ranked university educator, serial entrepreneur, and respected thought leader whose insights have been featured by notable media outlets such as VICE, Business Insider, and The Globe and Mail. He empowers youth and early talent through his work as Managing Director of Student Life Network, Canada’s largest and most comprehensive education resource platform, which reaches over 2.7 million students. From TEDx stages and international conferences to MBA classrooms and Fortune 500 boardrooms, Hamza is invited regularly to deliver keynotes and workshops around the world. His clients have included some of the world’s most dynamic companies and organizations, including PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, PwC, Trivago, and over 100 colleges and universities. Learn more at hamzakhan.ca9:18 how automations will impact the legal industry10:50 resistance to automation13:08 becoming data driven14:56 eustress16:49 burnout18:54 what is enough20:10 it’s ok to not be ok 23:48 how to support your team Jim’s Hack: If you’re on the fence about trying something new or doing something differently, think of it like this, the best time to plant a tree was ten years ago, the next best time is today.Hamza’s Tip: Practice especially when you’re overwhelmed, unlock the sense of urgency that is needed to push through.Leadership Reinvented by Hamza Khan releasing March 9th!  The Upside of Stress by Kelly McGonigalTyson’s Tip: To dip your toe into crypto currency try out the Crypto .com appWatch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 joined Gary Miles! As the managing member of the Maryland law firm Huesman Jones and Miles, Gary is an experienced trial attorney with a concentration in family law and personal injury. An active member of the state bar's Lawyer Assistance Committed, Gary is passionate about helping lawyers be their best selves. His mission is to help lawyers and other entrepreneurs achieve personal, physical, time and financial freedom, and impact the lives of others. 4:15 zoning in on family law6:45 the mindset shift11:10 taking on stressors from emotional cases13:00 focus on your actions not your results15:50 the ego18:32 how to help 20:46 we all have the same 24 hours each dayJIm’s Hack: Book - 11 Rings by Phil Jackson about Phil’s leadership style and how to deal with different personalities. Gary’s Tip: Focus on how you can best be of service - read the book The Go Giver!Tyson’s Tip: Bill.com for writing checks and making transfers. Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 we have Charlotte Erdmann as a guest on the podcast! Charlotte A. Erdmann is the owner and lead attorney of Orlando Tax Law. Her practice focuses on tax controversy and litigation. She earned her J.D. degree from Barry University School of Law (2010) and her LL.M. (tax) from the University of Florida (2011). She is a director in the Florida Bar Tax Section and frequent presenter and author on tax controversy topics.4:40 tax law7:35 starting a partnership8:25 starting a solo practice with $80013:32 team of 5 16:00 a law firm that supports your story17:21 networking 19:18 lists of what you like and dislike20:21 if you hire the money will comeJIm’s Hack: Podcast: Master’s of Scale by Reid Hoffman, and book: Blitzscaling by Reid HoffmanCharlotte’s Tip: As things begin to open up, go out to lunch with someone you normally wouldn’t go to lunch with, learn from someone that is different than you.Tyson’s Tip: Book: Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 sharing a live from the Maximum Lawyer Facebook group  with Jim Hacking and a panel of 5 guests including Shawn Hamp, Josh Goldstein, Chelsie Lamie, Marco Brown, and Megan Zavieh who share their experiences and opinions on operating a remote office. Watch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! 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 we have Dr. Jason Selk as a guest on the podcast! While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six-year period. In addition to working with world-class athletes, Dr. Selk helps business leaders, executives, and top sales people develop mental toughness, increase confidence and focus, and substantially grow the bottom line. More importantly, he helps his clients achieve life balance and health, because people who are happier are the ones who are most successful.A licensed mental health professional, Dr. Selk earned his Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri. His client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, Ernst & Young, Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones, Bacardi, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A regular contributor to Forbes and Inc., he has been featured in such publications as Success, Men’s Health, Shape, Self, and USA Today, and on television and radio shows on CNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and ESPN.His latest book Relentless Solution Focus will be published in January 2021. Selk’s earlier book, Executive Toughness, was ranked one of the best career development books ever published by Book Authority. His first book, 10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sports psychology books of all time, while Organize Tomorrow Today was ranked as a top best-selling business book of 2016 by CEO Read. And in 2018, his book Lead Any Team to Win was recognized by Bloomberg as one of the top ten best leadership books of the year.2:10 the victim mentality6:10 middle class mindset8:00 self-confidence9:38 identity statement17:00 zeroing in on imperfections21:10 do you know where you’re trying to go25:43 too focused on the resultWatch the recording here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn