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Sandy Van, a personal injury attorney and owner of a virtual assistant staffing company, shares valuable insights from MaxLawCon 2020. She discusses how her law firm effectively integrates virtual assistants to enhance efficiency from lead intake to client onboarding. The conversation highlights the transformative power of VAs in managing administrative tasks and client communications. Sandy also explores innovative technology strategies, including Microsoft integrations and tools like Zapier, to streamline legal operations and boost productivity.

In today’s podcast episode we joined Salma Benkabbou, Esq. Salma brands herself as The Millennial Business Lawyer®, a subject-matter expert in the legal areas of business, intellectual property, and business immigration. Ms. Benkabbou, a Millennial herself, recognizes the nexus between social media and the modern business landscape. She uses this space to help modern entrepreneurs avoid legal rookie mistakes through the valuable perspective of a business lawyer. Through her social media platforms, The Millennial Business Lawyer® cultivates relationships with modern audiences by providing valuable, intelligible nuggets of wisdom in various areas of the law speaking to the pain points of modern entrepreneurs. Her social media presence has effectively propelled her business forward, and she is happy to share Instagram tips with other lawyers looking to cultivate a similar online community. Salma Benkabbou, Esq., is the lead strategist at The Benkabbou Law Firm, PLLC, a boutique law firm located in Downtown Tampa, Florida.   2:27 the option to practice where you want 5:30 how your why transforms into a law firm setup6:11 improving your marketing 8:26 what is EQ?8:53 the most dangerous characteristic of an attorney10:10 Instagram for business18:01 team setup 18:55 managing a team remotely 20:35 growth goalsJim’s Hack: Take 15 minutes a day for four days to focus on one of each of these: 90-day, 1 year, 5 year and 10 year goals.Salma’s Tip: Book: Principles by Ray Dalio Tyson’s Tip: Book: The 100-Page Book by Mike CapuzziIf you enjoyed the show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-Star review!To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 catch Seth Price and Jay Ruane on Maximum Growth Live with special guest John Fisher, 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 and speaks frequently on law practice management, internet marketing for lawyers, referral-based marketing and trial skills. Tune in for a great conversation on building a personal brand, referral marketing and doing what you love.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 Jess Birken presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share her presentation: How I Switched To Subscription Based Services (And How You Can Too). You can also watch the video here.The Maximum Lawyer Guild community is live! For membership details and all the member benefits head on over here.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 podcast episode we joined Dina Cataldo, a criminal prosecutor and coach for lawyers and small firm owners who want more success with less stress.https://www.dinacataldo.com/about/Quick Start Guide to Get 5 Hours Back Each Week 3:35 when chemo felt like a vacation from the legal profession5:36 our brains work to prevent us from doing things8:30 you can’t completely separate work and life11:12 when you think the solution to your problem is working more14:37 perfectionism tendencies 16:38 get 5 hours a week back21:57 not scheduling time for yourselfListen to the podcast here.Watch the video here.Jim’s Hack: Podcast - All Systems Go by Chris DavisDina’s Tip: Dina’s Podcast - Be a Better Lawyer  episode 112 on calendar shame. Also, check out entrepreneurs outside of the legal field, like Amy Porterfield and Marie Forleo to get your brain thinking in different ways to apply to your business.Book: The New One Minute ManagerTyson’s Tip: Reach out and network in the Maximum Lawyer Facebook group!If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-Star review!To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 throwing it back to one of Jim and Tyson’s favorite episodes: #59 Business Automation.In this episode, Jim and Tyson interview business automation guru Greg Jenkins, founder and CEO of Monkeypod Marketing. They go over his career and discuss the importance of automation and systems and how it can help your business.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 catch Seth Price and Jay Ruane on Maximum Growth Live with special guest Keith Givens!Keith is the managing partner and shareholder of The Cochran Firm, P.C., has been a civil trial lawyer for consumers and injury victims for over 35 years. He concentrated his practice in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Keith has obtained over $1 billion in case verdicts and settlements for his clients. He obtained Alabama’s highest verdict for a single wrongful death, a $25 million jury verdict against a drunk driver and a lounge for the family of a man who was killed while jogging. He was also the plaintiffs’ attorney in the $700 million settlement of an environmental case involving PCB, which was the largest settlement in Alabama history at the time. Tune in for a great conversation on reinventing yourself, dealing with the challenge of clients wanting a specific lawyer, and changes to business structure.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 Craig Goldenfarb presented LIVE to the Maximum Lawyer Guild community and today we share his presentation: Scaling and Growing Your Firm Through Business Structure and Metrics. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/94F_l68gCmMThe Maximum Lawyer Guild community is live! For membership details and all the member benefits head on over here.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 podcast episode we joined Avnish Mangal who specializes in  Personal Injury and  PIP Litigation in Orlando, Florida and is the founder of San Francisco based Hexna Corp. 10:17 surprises when opening a firm14:05 structuring a firm with software14:54 developing your own software 19:21 mistakes made in security 21:52 data privacy 24:14 scaling strategies 26:15 baby stepsJim’s Hack: Be conscious of your email subject lines and video titles - the purpose is to get someone to keep going! Avnish’s Tip:  Keep pushing when you’re just getting started or going out on your own.Tyson’s Tip: Do a branded face mask - great marketing!If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-Star review!To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild 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 throwing it back to one of Jim and Tyson’s favorite episodes: #158 Don’t Go Broke.In this episode, Jim and Tyson join Brian Mittman, a worker’s comp lawyer based out of New York. In this episode we’ll cover naming your firm, shifting your mindset from learning to implementation, KPI’s and measuring firm health with metrics, and avoiding “growing broke” while scaling.Listen  here.To keep on maximizing your firm, stay connected!Facebook GroupFacebook PageYouTube channelLinkedInGuild Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn