

Maximum Lawyer
Tyson Mutrux
Maximum Lawyer is the podcast for law firm owners who want to scale with intention and build a business that works for their life.
Hosted by Tyson Mutrux, each weekly episode features candid conversations with law firm owners, business experts, and industry leaders sharing real strategies and lessons learned in the trenches.
If you're ready to grow your firm with less stress and more support, this is your next must listen. Subscribe today.
Hosted by Tyson Mutrux, each weekly episode features candid conversations with law firm owners, business experts, and industry leaders sharing real strategies and lessons learned in the trenches.
If you're ready to grow your firm with less stress and more support, this is your next must listen. Subscribe today.
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Apr 2, 2020 • 1h 3min
"Virtual Town Hall" w/ Seth Price, Jay Ruane, Lee Rosen and Joey Vitale 204
This week we’re sharing a Virtual Town Hall we hosted Live on Facebook in the Maximum Lawyer group and on the Maximum Lawyer Conference page. Seth Price, Jay Ruane, Lee Rosen and Joey Vitale join Jim and Tyson on a panel as they discuss running your business during these challenging times.The doors to The Guild community are open! You can find all the details and member benefits here: https://maximumlawyer.com/theguild/Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 31, 2020 • 35min
"No Upper Limit" w/ Brian Manning 203
This week on the show we have attorney Brian Manning. Brian owns Manning Asylum Law in Houston, TX.He worked as a government Asylum Officer for the government's two main agencies for refugee and asylum matters for 11 years and uses his insights from this experience to help his clients present the strongest possible case for asylum and other immigration benefits.In today’s episode we’ll talk about what it’s really like to start your own practice, setting goals from the start, and turning experience into expertise!Jim’s Hack: With more people working from home right now, create a routine for yourself that sets clear lines between work and personal time.Tyson’s Tip: When working at home Tyson leaves out his front door as if he were leaving to his work office, and comes in the back door to work in his home office (his kids think he’s gone).Brian’s Tip: Brian recommends the software at remove.vg to remove backgrounds from photos, it’s free and the best tool he’s found for this!If you love this podcast please leave us a 5-Star review! We truly appreciate it!Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 26, 2020 • 41min
"Email Marketing Strategy" w/ Andy Stickel, Anneke Godlewski, Gary Burger and Jim Hacking 202
In this insightful discussion, email marketing experts Andy Stickel, Anneke Godlewski, and Gary Burger share their secrets for crafting effective campaigns. Stickel emphasizes solving small problems through consistent communication while Godlewski focuses on creating memorable messages that resonate with audiences. Burger highlights the importance of personal storytelling in building authentic relationships. The panel also discusses budget-friendly methods, innovative media integration, and the power of empathy in legal marketing, offering valuable tips for any firm looking to enhance their email strategy.

Mar 24, 2020 • 51min
"Don't Stop" w/ Ben Glass 201
This week on the show we have attorney Ben Glass from Fairfax, Virginia. Ben started his solo practice in 1995, focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice, and ERISA disability insurance law.He has been featured in or quoted by The Washington Post, Washington Post Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, ABC News Online, Wall Street Journal, and “The Next Big Thing” Radio Show.Mr. Glass has been interviewed on television, including the stations ABC, NBC, and Fox.In today’s episode we’ll talk about taking a look at successful people within and outside of our industry, growth mindset, laying aside objections, and COVID-19.Jim’s Hack: Get Ben’s book Play Left Full Back, released today!Tyson’s Tip: Do a Virtual Happy Hour, it allows you to connect and have some fun during these times.Ben’s Tip: Mindset tip: allow your mind to think without the limitation of cost or people. This is also the time to read, he recommends Brene Brown’s book Dare to Lead.If you enjoyed this podcast please leave us a 5-Star review! We truly appreciate it!Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 20, 2020 • 29min
Pop-Up: Real Talk COVID-19 w/ Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux 200
In this pop-up episode Jim and Tyson discuss current events and how they are impacting business and life, and how during this time we can take the opportunity given to us to work on things we had been pushing to the side.Jim's Hack: Read a book you bought but never read!Tyson's Tip: Try the Cartoona App, take your photos and turn them into cartoons! Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 19, 2020 • 10min
"Begin in Gratitude" w/ Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux 199
This week we’re sharing a speaking engagement from Jim and Tyson at MaxLawCon 2019 about Beginning in Gratitude.Jim and Tyson discuss being grateful, present and about how supportive the Maximum Lawyer Facebook group is!Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20 so you can see speakers like this in person!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218For more details on MaxLawCon visit: https://maximumlawyer.com/max-law-con-2020/Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 17, 2020 • 35min
"Creating Workflows that Work for You" w/ Melanie Leonard 198
This week on the show we have attorney Melanie Leonard. Melanie is a Clio Gold Certified Consultant and founder of streamlined.legal where she offers personalized consulting services, training, and education to law firms who are looking to create efficiency in their daily workflow and optimize the use of practice management software throughout their firm.In today’s episode we’ll talk about creating systems, workflows and automations!Jim’s Hack: Jim recommends getting your team together when implementing new software to learn what’s working well and to help those who’re struggling break through.Tyson’s Tip: Tyson reminds you stop and take a look at your health, don’t forget about you as a person.Melanie’s Tip: Melanie agrees with Jim, and says there’s a lot of value in getting your team into one room together and calls these “better way meetings”. A time to find the best way to do things.Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218For more details on MaxLawCon visit: https://maximumlawyer.com/max-law-con-2020/Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 12, 2020 • 30min
"Community Based Marketing" w/ Anneke Godlewski 197
This week we’re sharing a speaking engagement from Anneke Godlewski at MaxLawCon 2018 about Community Based Marketing. Anneke teaches lawyers how giving without expecting anything in return can yield priceless brand recognition, invaluable referral relationships, and an increase in profits.Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20 so you can see speakers like this in person!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218For more details on MaxLawCon visit: https://maximumlawyer.com/max-law-con-2020/Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 10, 2020 • 29min
"Happy Law" w/ Cheryl Morrison 196
This week on the show we have Cheryl Morrison, a solo practitioner at the Law Office of Cheryl A. Morrison in the southwest suburban Chicago area. Her practice is focused on residential real estate transactions. She can be reached by email at cheryl@cherylmorrisonlaw.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/attorneycherylmorrison/. In today’s episode we’ll talk about going out on your own, work-life balance, slow growth and competition.Jim’s Hack: Bring together the people you work with to discuss software you use and talk through how each person uses it and how they want to use it, you'll learn easier and better ways to use the software.Tyson’s Tip: For anyone who has an iPhone, use Airdrop. Airdrop allows you to wirelessly send documents, photos, videos, websites, map locations, and more to a nearby Mac, iPhone, or iPads.Cheryl’s Tip: Do some videos! Cheryl is a part of the video challenge in the Facebook group!Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218For more details on MaxLawCon visit: https://maximumlawyer.com/max-law-con-2020/Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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Mar 5, 2020 • 27min
"Marketing Hacks" w/ Andy Stickel 195
In 2012, Andy Stickel launched Social Firestarter, a new-age marketing firm that is giving companies of all sizes a huge marketing advantage. Social Firestarter helps clients define their brand, personality, and image, and it helps them to market successfully (and often repeatedly) to today’s discerning consumer. With his ample experience and his extensive knowledge of B2C and B2B engagement, Stickel helps businesses transform their social media “followers” into customers and repeat customers, helps company owners maximize their ROI, and provides the counsel, perspective, and innovation that marketers need in today’s rapidly-changing internet marketing environment.Today we share his presentation of Marketing Hacks from MaxLawCon 2019.Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20 so you can see speakers like this in person!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218For more details on MaxLawCon visit: https://maximumlawyer.com/max-law-con-2020/Thanks so much for listening to the show! To keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group – Maximum Lawyer, like us on Facebook – Maximum Lawyer Conference, and subscribe to our YouTube channel – Maximum Lawyer!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com
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