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This week we have Joe Pulizzi as a guest on the podcast! Joe Pulizzi is the Amazon bestselling author of Content Inc., Killing Marketing and Epic Content Marketing, which was named a “Must-Read Business Book” by Fortune Magazine. Joe's latest version of Content Inc. will be released May, 2021.Joe has founded three companies, including the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), and has launched dozens of events, including Content Marketing World. In 2014, he received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Content Council. His podcast series, This Old Marketing with Robert Rose, has millions of downloads from over 150 countries. He is also the author of The Random Newsletter, delivered to thousands every two weeks. His Foundation, The Orange Effect, delivers speech therapy and technology services to children in over 25 states.Watch the recording here.Jim’s Hack: Drill down on what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong when it comes to your chances of getting someone to hire you.Joe’s Tip: We all have limited resources. Do an audit and find 3 or 4 things to not do anymore in order to free up time to do other things exceptionally well.Tyson’s Tip: Streamyard a live stream platform. 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 special guest Melissa Shanahan the founder facilitator of Velocity Work to talk about working with a coach for your law firm.Melissa helps clients and listeners shift how they operate in order to achieve the next level for their firm and their life. From numbers and business strategy to discipline and mental health, Melissa's approach provides sustainable success.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 we’re sharing a presentation from MaxLawCon 2020. Our originally scheduled MaxLawCon 2020 speaker Jim Hart presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share his talk: Start and Grow a YouTube Channel that Your Clients and Prospects Will Actually Watch.Attorney Jim Hart has 104,000 YouTube subscribers! In his presentation he teaches us to know our goal for every video.We should post 3 types of video:1) Grow your channel (80%)2) Sell something (10%)3) Build community (10%)Jim also shares his story telling formula he learned from a coach he worked with!Watch the presentation 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 Terry Clancy as a guest on the podcast! Terry focuses her practice exclusively on Estate Planning in Oak Park, IL. Prior to starting her law practice, she worked as an Assistant State's Attorney in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office between 1991-1998 and again between 2006-2017. (Between 1998 and 2006 she was a stay at home mom).Watch the recording here.7:20 getting started with video8:32 starting to get clients13:54 client avatar16:23 system to further your practice17:20 tech stack18:00 future growth vision21:25 planning for growthTerry's Estate Planning Jeopardy GameJim’s Hack: Daniel Pink’s new class on selling.Terry’s Tip: Get an estate plan! Use your software for what it’s not originally marketed for.Tyson’s Tip: Zoho social for social media scheduling.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 Jim and Tyson go through the common mistakes made when creating content and while onboarding and training.Watch the recording here.4:00 mental barriers to creating content6:50 create a system for creating content11:06 lessen the friction 12:35 automations and outsourcing 13:35 anticipate to create15:15 an unlimited amount of content in you 17:05 mistakes when training21:15 continuous training23:55 having a point personMaximum Lawyer in Minimum Time is coming soon! Join the Guild to get access with your membership!Jim’s Hack: Get a piece of paper, a pen and a match - write everything that you’re angry about and burn the paper and let it all go. Tyson’s Tip: If you have an iPhone you can hold down on a message and click reply and the recipient will see that you responded to a specific message. 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 special guest Josh Odintz of Baker McKenzie to talk about PPP 2 and tax consequences given the new bill just signed by the president.Joshua D. Odintz is a partner in and on the management committee of Baker McKenzie’s North American Tax Practice Group. Joshua held high-level government positions with both the US Department of the Treasury and the Senate Finance Committee. He previously served as a Senior Advisor for Tax Reform to the Assistant Secretary at the US Department of the Treasury, where he advised Senior Treasury officials on tax reform options and issues. Joshua focuses on tax policy, tax controversy, and withholding tax matters. He advises clients on domestic and international tax controversy matters at all phases, from audit and administrative appeals through litigation. 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

John Fisher is the owner and founder of John H. Fisher, P.C., where he limits his practice to catastrophic injury law for injury victims in New York State.  John has been cited as a legal expert on numerous occasions by TRIAL magazine of the American Association for Justice and the New York Law Journal, and he speaks frequently for the New York State Bar Association, The National Trial Lawyers, PILMMA, Great Legal Marketing, and county and regional bar associations concerning law practice management, internet marketing for lawyers, referral-based marketing and trial skills.Today we share his presentation on Powerhouse Law Firm Book at MaxLawCon 2019.Watch the presentation 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 Tim McKey as a guest on the podcast! Tim co-founded Vista Consulting in 2009, along with his partner Chad Dudley. Vista’s aim was to help plaintiff law firms reach their full potential. In December 2017, Tim acquired Chad’s interest in Vista. Tim has decades of CPA experience with local, regional, and national CPA firms. However, it is through Tim’s prior consulting practice that he found his passion.Developing a management philosophy with business owners along with the associated systems and processes that assist in delivering outstanding management to Vista’s client teams is Tim’s forté.Tim’s experience and interest allow him to assist Vista clients with developing a realistic vision of their firm into the future, creating a strategic plan to achieve that vision while working with firm owners in designing their desired lifestyle. From a technical standpoint, Tim assists Vista clients in reviewing firm tax entity structure, accounting systems analysis, and financial reporting.Watch the recording here.7:04 macro data8:44 not tracking data10:50 qualified leads13:20 law firm KPI’s15:45 client contact system17:34 almost doubled case values20:20 financial KPI’s22:25 internal controlsJim’s Hack: Stop telling yourself you’re not good with math and numbers, you don’t have to be great with them to make numbers work for you.Tim’s Tip: Use electronic sign ups to stop clients from shopping. Use TT and E - tools, training and expectations when accessing a team member.Tyson’s Tip: Zazzle - Tyson got custom branded iphone cases for his team.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 an exclusive Guild live with Jim, Tyson and author of the book, The 12 Week Year, Brian Moran. The 12 Week Year teaches us how to Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months by substantially increasing your current results, lowering your stress, building confidence, and feeling better about yourself. Not by working harder, but by focusing on activities that matter most, maintaining a sense of urgency to get things done, and shedding the low-value activity that keeps you stuck.Listen to the podcast here.Watch the recording here.2:35 vision6:44 illusion of time8:45 planning the same way we did years ago10:30 a healthy sense of urgency11:20 lag indicators vs lead indicators15:45 the critical few19:12 where to start23:14 Brian’s 2 day planning sessions30:41 it’s like investing35:35 self-accountability38:54 thinking you don’t have time to do this 40:50 fail faster45:02 time blocks48:40 the 13th week Brian’s 12 Week Year virtual event January 14th & 15th 9 AM - 1 PM ET.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 Tyson and Jim discuss mistakes they see related to intake and firm owners not knowing their numbers. 2:35 the earlier you set up systems up the better4:40 jumping from system to system 6:00 leads12:50 maximum law in minimum time13:58 how many qualified leads do you need17:00 increasing revenue by knowing your numbers 18:34 polishing the silver20:28 product and process goals Jim’s Hack: Bullet journaling - helping with daily tasks and accountability.Tyson’s Tip: Google Tasks - scheduling tasks with the Google tasks app which syncs with your Google calendar.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