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In today’s episode, we join Erin Levine, a family law specialist located in Oakland CA. With Hello Divorce, she guides users through divorce with DIY and DIFY options as well as access to fixed-fee, on-demand lawyers through her firm Levine Family Law Group.We’ll discuss how Levine is using technology and a more efficient “DIY” model to not only save her time, dealing with regulation while running a legal tech company and law firm simultaneously, and improving your twitter reach.Hacking’s Hack:We’ve been working with Anneke Godlewski to make a physical newsletter and our firm and its been absolutely painless. You can reach out to her in the Maximum Lawyer FB group or at https://themarketink.com/Tyson’s Tip: Renegotiate your bills and fees with your vendors. I saved $1500 for the year just this morning.Erin’s Expertise:If you have any financial information that you need to get to an outride vendor or family member, use https://onetimesecret.com/ which allows you to temporarily share password information. https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinlevine/ https://hellodivorce.com/about/erin-levine/For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube ChannelDon’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment!You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.comInterested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook!Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 join Robert Von Dohlen, a divorce lawyer for professionals based out of Houston Texas.We’ll discuss joining the legal field from an unconventional background, the challenges of communicating with clients in difficult life situations, marketing to upmarket clients, how FirmFlex has helped his social media strategy, and how to handle the intake process in a smaller-sized practice. Hacking’s Hack:Check out the Google Chrome Extension “Facebook Timeline Eradicator”-it replaces your news feed with an inspirational quote so that you can check your notifications without getting sucked into the news feed scroll. Tyson’s Tip:We threw a costume contest on Facebook and had a ton of interaction and feedback. Try to throw relative Robert’s Recommendation:Shoot some video this week. Take your phone and shoot a 60-second video on the problem that you solved that day. https://vondohlenlaw.com/ For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 looking at Maximum Lawyer and our firm’s years in review, saying goodbyes, and breaking down the prospective client’s decision process. Hacking’s Hack:Look at your entire process from the client’s perspective and smooth out any pain points. Tyson’s Tip:Rethink how you are buying your vehicles-break down the cost of owning the vehicle on a yearly basis, and figure out how you can write-off work related vehicles.  For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 show we have Russ Nesevich, owner of Nesevich Law, an Estate Planning and Elder Law firm based out of New Jersey.In today’s episode we’ll talk about leaving private equity to start a law firm, building a business and not a job, maintaining work-life balance, and the best time in your life to start a firm.https://nesevichlaw.com/Hacking’s Hack:Take a walk to network and brainstorm instead of going out for food. Tyson’s Tip:In the spirit of kindness week, go tell someone how much you appreciate them-and mean it. Russ’s Tip:Ask. There are tons of resources and people willing to help in the group if you are willing to ask. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 show we Marco Brown, owner of Brown Law, a divorce law firm based in Salt Lake City.In today’s episode we’ll discuss some of the biggest mistakes young lawyers are making when they start out, flat rate vs billable hours, and how Marco stays motivated and driven leading his practice. https://www.utdivorceattorney.com/ Hacking’s Hack:You guys know I love audiobooks. Check out Atomic Habits by James Clear, focuses on the small habits that make all the difference. Tyson’s Tip:Send out your holiday cards soon. Especially if you’re sending thanksgiving cards, you should be getting them this week. Marco’s Tip:Fire your worst client this week. Get rid of that person, you will make more money. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Happy Halloween!This week on the show we’ll discuss the 10 scariest mistakes we see lawyers make: Not delegating things you don’t need to be doingThe amount that solo and small firms are makingNot doing video marketingNot systemizing your firm's processesNot prioritizing intakeNot using automationNegative self-talkNot taking law practice management coursesBeing afraid to take actionOverspending  Hacking’s Hack:Lawyers should keep a spreadsheet of when all of their software renewals are so that you don’t keep getting billed for software you are not using. Tyson’s Tip:Go build one Zapier Zap. It’s the gateway software into automizing your firm. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maximum-lawyer-conference-2020-tickets-62992819218 Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 show we have Devon Rood Slovensky, owner of Slovensky Law PLLC, a Family Law practice in Roanoke VA. In today’s episode we’ll discuss quality control when it comes to hiring a company to handle your calls, outsourcing your mail, challenges of being a female firm owner, and when to call good enough. https://slovenskylaw.com/ Hacking’s Hack:Read the book “In Praise of Slowness” by Carl Honore https://www.amazon.com/Praise-Slowness-Challenging-Cult-Speed/dp/0060750510 Tyson’s Tip:Hire out for things that you know you won’t do. Contract it out. Jess’s Tip:Take time to engage with your clients, it makes a huge difference with client relationships and case anxiety. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 show we have Jess Birken, owner of Birken Law Offices where she helps charities and non-profits to solve their problems so they can focus on what’s important. In this episode we’ll discuss spotting problem prospective clients, being a good friend, how to stay motivated about your work, and the best software to be using as a solo. Twitter @JessBirkenwww.hackyourpractice.lawyerhttps://birkenlaw.com/ Hacking’s Hack:I’m really excited about this week’s hack, it comes from a lawyer in my office named Ashley Moore. If you go to printfriendly.com you can enter the URL and it will print just the text, no ads or anything else cluttering the printed paper. Tyson’s Tip:I just finished listening to the podcast Land of the Giants. The first season goes in-depth with how Amazon started out and how they grew to the size they are today. Jess’s Tip:In Zapier, I recently learned that you can filter information from data that you have. So you can pull just an email, or just a phone number from your data. The conditional formatting is pretty amazing and will let you do just about anything you want. For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 show we have Adam Krause, partner at Krause and Kinsman law firm, a personal injury and mass torts firm based in Kansas City MO and Raleigh NC. In today’s episode we’ll talk about starting a firm straight out of law school, building a referral network from scratch, incorporating virtual employees with a physical office, and whether or not you need to change your case management software. https://krauseandkinsman.com/                      Hacking’s Hack:Zapier. It’s super easy to get started and you can get incredibly complex if you want to. It’s the backbone of our entire intake and case management system. It’s not nearly as intimidating as you might think. It’s a productive rabbit hole. Tyson’s Tip:Huji Cam. It’s an app that simulates taking pictures on an old Fujifilm camera. Great for taking less boring pictures to post on social media and to share with friends. Adam’s Advice:-Use MyFitnessPal. Its been great for me, especially while I’m traveling.-Upwork. I’m able to build a dream team from freelancers and I don’t have to worry about getting someone under qualified.  For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. 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 show we have Annabel Eyrick, Jim’s Personal trainer and owner of Total Fitness Solutions in St. Louis MO. We’ll talk about how lawyers especially can do better about being healthy on the go, cardio vs resistance exercises, healthy dieting (while still enjoying yourself), and keeping motivated to live a healthy life with so many other things competing for your time.                       Hacking’s Hack:Braintoss, made by the Get Things Done crew with David Allen. You can either record a voice memo, a video, or a note and email it to yourself.https://apps.apple.com/us/app/braintoss/id576226036 Tyson’s Tip:Get the app Roadtrippers, it’ll show you how much gas it costs to drive to various locations on road trips, how much those things cost when you get there, and all kinds of other convenient features to keep your road trip smooth and in-budget. https://roadtrippers.com/ Annabel’s Tip:“Believe that you can and you’re halfway there”-Theodore Roosevelt  For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel Don’t forget to sign up for MaxLawCon20! Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment! You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn