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Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 Speaker Jay Ruane, the co-founder of Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC a criminal defense and DUI firm, and the CEO of Firmflex.Attorney Jay Ruane became a lawyer in October 1998. Since then, he has quickly become one of the Northeast's most recognized DUI defense attorneys. Jay also started his career as a public defender. There, he worked with a complicated docket of 100s of pending DUI cases. As he developed his skills as a public defender, he realized that complexity of these cases suited his nature and disposition.In early 2000, he joined his father, who was then a partner in the Bridgeport general practice firm of Gaston & Ruane to devote himself full time to the aggressive defense of drunk driving charges. Shortly thereafter, the two created Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC to focus solely on criminal defense and DUI cases.FirmFlex creates social media marketing strategies for law firms that get prove results. FirmFlex has taken niche practice areas from concept, to generating well into six figures, in under two years.Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: A System for Building SystemsWatch 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 Tom Kayes, a civil rights lawyer representing people beaten and sexually abused in prison, victims of police misconduct, women sexually harassed by landlords and other housing providers, and delivery drivers in the gig economy. 7:47 a successful Uber strategy10:09 starting a firm 2 weeks before lockdown11:43 the workspace you want to create 15:45 managing many different practice areas20:10 what would you delegate if you could 23:38 automations and outsourcing Jim’s Hack: Re-do your phone home screen to put all social media on the farthest screen inside a folder to make you more mindful of the time you spend on social media. Tom’s Tip: Don’t try to build systems in your business before you do the things, build them incrementally as you learn about it. Tyson’s Tip: The text function Twilio to send out text messages. 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 Jordan Ostroff, of Jordan Law and Legal Ease Marketing.Jordan Law was founded on a dream to do things a different way. To leverage the latest legal technology and systems to create a client-focused practice. Jordan Law started in 2015 with just Jordan in a small office and has since grown to a multi attorney firm with its own building taking cases throughout Central Florida. Jordan believes that high seas raise all boats and to this day gets over 90% of their cases from referrals from other lawyers, doctors, financial professionals, and especially current and former clients. LegalEase was born out of frustration and a desperate need to help law firms succeed. You know that moment where you don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and you’re ready to turn back? That’s their origin story. From there, attorney and LegalEase President Jordan Ostroff developed the concept of a marketing agency that would be for lawyers by law experts who know what firms need and who cared about helping lawyers find long term success.  Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: 7 Essential Questions of MarketingWatch 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 Joey C. Vitale, a trademark attorney (also known as a “brand legitimizer”) for online entrepreneurs, emerging thought leaders, and course creators. With his law firm, his courses, and podcast Joey helps online business owners call legal dibs on their brand name and signature methods so they never have to worry about losing their brand overnight. Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: How to Successfully Hire and Implement Your First Virtual Assistant.Watch or listen to the sneek peak. 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 Bobby Botnick. Bobby was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where he now manages his criminal and traffic defense practice, The Botnick Law Firm, LLC. Following his admission to the Ohio Bar in 2004, Bobby served as a Cuyahoga County prosecutor for seven years, primarily handling felony cases. Bobby has tried dozens of felony trials throughout his career, including many that received special attention from local and national media outlets. Bobby is married to his former law school classmate and fellow attorney, Abby, and they have two children together. He is an avid technology enthusiast, a dedicated Phish fan, and a craft beer lover.He currently chairs the Solo/Small Firm Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and has served as President of the Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.4:15 not the path for you 5:00 hanging a shingle in the back of a jewelry store6:30 take pause and level up 9:25 the idea of outsourcing 10:20 parallel jeweler and criminal defense12:14 informed and educated13:34 taking risks and overcoming perfection 16:21 future planning26:10 letting go of more26:57 how to decide what it is you are doing Jim’s Hack: Create content so someone can binge watch you and gain trust in you.Bobby’s Tip: Crisp Email Template keyboard app: templates to throw in text in messages and email. Tyson’s Tip: Think of 3 adjectives to describe your perfect self - what you want yourself to look lije in 5 years. You think of those 3 each day and it will propel you towards that future self.Watch the interview 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 on the podcast Jim and Tyson chat with Ifeoma Ibekwe of Ibekwe Law, PLLC, a wills and trusts firm in Austin, Texas.Iffy Ibekwe is an estate planning attorney evangelist for intergenerational wealth transfer and legacy building with effective wills and trusts. She activates intentional women so they can take agency over their lives and build impactful legacies. As a Black businesswoman and attorney, she is not your garden-variety estate planning attorney. She wishes to provide services to those who her area of the law has historically ignored. Being a unicorn does not mean she only serves people of color and/or women, but it does mean she actively seeks to serve this demographic. 4:08 test piloting a new career6:02 serving those who have been ignored8:41 activating intentional women 10:50 the importance of rest16:30 market shamelessly 19:20 visibility 21:26 use the resources around you Jim’s Hack: Have fun when you’re making your content!Ifeoma’s Tip: Block schedule to protect your time. And challenge yourself to schedule in time off.Tyson’s Tip: Tyson has switched from Slack to Cliq, and he much prefers it. Watch the interview 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 the managing member of The Law Practice Exchange, Tom Lenfestey.Tom is also a practicing North Carolina attorney and licensed CPA. Tom’s years in the legal world focused on transition and succession planning for other professions including creating, advising and implementing strategic business and estate plans for those clients. In doing so, he came to recognize the lack of knowledge, attention and options that were provided in the legal profession to attorneys for their own practices, specifically in the realm of succession planning and other transition or exit opportunities.Tom is the author of the book Designing a Succession Plan for Your Law Practice and numerous other articles and resources about selling, buying and valuation of law firms.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 on the podcast you get to listen in to a casual conversation with Jim and Tyson, as they do every Saturday, live inside the Guild membership on the Morning Meeting Show.2:39 taking over another firm8:35 entrepreneurial jump 10:00 getting off the hamster wheel14:15 ego and shame 18:35 situations you don’t want to be in 19:05 know yourself  Listen to the podcast here.Watch the recording to catch some helpful visuals here.MaxLawCon 2021 Info + TicketsJim’s Hack: “If I wake up more than 3 days in a row thinking about you, and you’re not my spouse, you have to go” - Dan Kennedy. Jim likes this related to your employees and hiring slow and firing fast.Tyson’s Tip: An app, LiquidSpace, finding an office space to rent for an hour or two. Tyson recently used this on his vacation to Myrtle Beach.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 on the podcast we’re sharing an expert live from the Guild membership. Ashley Micciche shared How to Value Your Business in Less Than 30 Minutes. Valuing your business is the 1st step in your exit plan, but only 2% of business owners know their business value.5:40 priorities change7:58 valuing your business is the first step19:30 bare minimum to get a good estimate23:27 the next steps 25:09 4 key areas to grow your value and close the gap 27:37 actions you can take  Watch the recording to catch some helpful visuals here.truenorthra.com/valuemybusinesstruenorthra.bizequity.comEmail: ashleym@truenorthra.comSubscribe 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 on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined friend of the show and one of the MaxLawCon 2021 speakers Kelsey Bratcher!Kelsey is an automation expert for small law firms. He is a Zapier Certified Expert, Pipedrive Partner and the host of the Get Automated Podcast. He has been helping small businesses leverage the power of automation for 13 years and has saved over 15,000,000 minutes for him and his clients businesses.4:20 automation sales for sales and fulfillment10:15 being aware of what’s available to you 10:44 Duct Tape Marketing16:10 CRM vs case management20:23 software jumping23:41 benefits of hiring vs diy27:57 automation pain pointskelsey@hiredgunsolutions.comJim’s Hack: Everytime Jim has sped up his sales process he has made more money. It’s about eliminating friction.Kelsey’s Hack: Kelsey recommends a M1 MacBookTyson’s Tip: Constantly assess the systems you use to see if they’re doing what you need them to do for you, and if they’re not then look into other systems.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