Maximum Lawyer

This week on the show we have Jim Aspell. Jim is the principal and managing attorney of the firm which he started in 2006 following 20 years of litigation practice in a mid-size firm in Hartford, Connecticut.Jim focuses his practice in the areas of worker's compensation and personal injury litigation, insurance subrogation law, social security disability law, personal bankruptcy, and residential real estate.In today’s episode we’ll talk about starting from scratch, his decision to niche down, and his current transition.Hacking’s Hack:Jim recommends the book Built to Sell, it's about how to set up yourcompany to be saleable when the time comes for you to get out of the firm.Jim’s Tip:Get an accountant right off the bat. I would urge anybody, considering doing that, to get a good accountant that's actually familiar with small business. They can guide you on the type of entity choice to pick S Corp, LLC, and can put you on the right path in terms of payroll so you don't run afoul of payroll taxes and those kind of things.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-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! 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 take a walk with Jim and Tyson and discuss the ways your mindset might be holding you back and the ways changing it could propel you to forward.Hacking’s Hack:Jim recommends the book Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins. For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes.Tyson’s Tip:Record a video and publish it – no editing - and watch the positive comments roll in!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-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! 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 Morris Lilienthal, a personal injury lawyer, based out of Huntsville, IN. Morris represents accident and injury victims, hosts The Mo Show Live, a Facebook Live event that features interviews with prominent community members of Huntsville and Alabama, and is also a co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Social Media For Business Owner, Professionals and Entrepreneurs book.In today’s episode we’ll talk about podcasts, Facebook Live, and Facebook Groups.Hacking’s Hack:Jim said there’s no place better to start when it comes to podcasting than Pat Flynn. Pat Flynn started Smart Passive Income many years ago.Tyson’s Tip:In regards to starting a podcast, Tyson recommend putting three in the can and then publishing it. The reason why is, once a person listens to it and want to listen to more, they're going to want to listen to more right away and you want to hook them.Mo’s Tip:Make sure you respond to your Google reviews, all the positive reviews should have a response. It’s really important to show that engagement with your audience that may be looking on Google.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-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! 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 John Jantsch an author, speaker, and marketing consultant who specializes in assisting small businesses. He is the author of Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, and The Commitment Engine. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about strategies to market your small business.https://ducttapemarketing.comHacking’s Hack:  Jim recommended John’s podcast, The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. Tyson’s Tip: Tyson recommended another book from John Jantsch, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: 366 Daily Meditations to Feed Your Soul and Grow Your Business.  John Jantsch’s Tip: John said if you’re not producing audio content you’re missing out. Audio has portability, it can be listened to at the gym, or in your car. It can also be transcribed to repurpose your content!For more content from us please subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Remember 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! 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 Chelsie Marie Lamie, a personal injury lawyer based out of Clearwater, Florida. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about scaling your firm, running multiple offices remotely, and how Chelsie went from six figures to seven figures in just three years.https://chelsielamie.com/Hacking’s Hack: Jim encouraged lawyers to start podcasting because of all of the amazing benefits. It's easier than you think. Tyson’s Tip:Tyson recommended the app Google Family Link so you can monitor the screen activity of your children. Chelsie’s Tip:Chelsie recommended the book, Profit First. For more content from us please subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Remember 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! 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 Nick Oritz, owner of Ortiz Law Firm, based out of Pensacola, Florida. Nick represents policyholders in individual disability, group disability, and ERISA long-term disability claims. In today’s episode we’ll talk about ultimate goals, struggles with managing employees and marketing.Hacking’s Hack:Here’s a hack to make more connections. I take a photo of myself with the books that I order and tweet it out with references to the authors Twitter account. When I received Duct Tape Marketing and tweeted it, the author John Jantsch liked it and retweeted it.Tyson’s Tip:If you’ve been wanting to learn another language, check out the Duolingo app, it’s free! The app feels more like a game because it gives you points and challenges you. If you like to play games on your phone it might motivate you to learn a new language.Nick’s Tip:Don’t give up just because something doesn’t seem to be working. Too many lawyers try something once and say, “Oh, that doesn’t work”. Sometimes it requires refinement and tweaking.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-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! 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 Alexis Austin, CEO and Managing Attorney at Right Law Group, P.C., an Estate Planning Law firm based out of Colorado Springs, CO.In today’s episode, we’ll talk about transitioning a business model, building a lifestyle firm, and how to use the success of other businesses to grow your firm. https://www.coloradoestateplanning.net/about-us/Hacking’s Hack:Write down your list of excuses, and then burn that piece of paper.  But before you do, on another page write the opposite of your excuses.  These will be your life marching orders for 2020.Tyson’s Tip:Save the coupons you receive from vendors, then buy in bulk to save thousands of dollars. Bonus: Download the free Honey Chrome extension to save a ton of money: joinhoney.com/ref/pd5q2geAs coupons come in from the vendors you use on a regular basis save them and then use them on bulk purchases to save the most money!Alexis’s Tip:Do what you feel is right. Don’t conform yourself to what the practice of law says that you should do. 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.comInterested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook! 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 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