They Don't Teach This in Law School

Send us a textJohn Cooper, co-founder of Cooper-Hurley, has made a dynamic impact in the Hampton Roads Area of Southern Virginia.  He has taken his speciality of railroad law and built a wide-ranging business that stretches as far as the tracks can carry it. John speaks with passion and empathy, and blends the two into a formula that yields expertise in the ways law firm owners can grow their firms, including:The importance of balancing your firm's knowledge of the law with practical business skills to help you grow.The unique aspects of railroad injury cases, and how to serve clients who are juggling the medical, professional, and legal choke-points of personal injury.Building SOP’s to ensure empathy, care, and communication with your clients along every step of their journey: from crash to courtroom.And much more!Learn more about Cooper-HurleyConnect with John on LinkedInLearn more about Law Firm Alchemy Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textBen Glass, author of the brand new book "No B.S. Time Management", has spent his career shaping success for law firm owners and entrepreneurs. Ben unpacks the value of time and creativity, and precisely lays down the strategies to bottle lightning in the legal industry, including: Embracing creativity, and thinking outside the box, to discover innovative solutions to revolutionize your personal and professional journey.Prioritizing self-care and promoting a work life balance to ensure you capture crucial family time and achieve the space for personal fulfillment.Developing a leadership mindset to grow your firm, and delegate responsibilities effectively. Valuing one's time and making intentional choices to achieve success and happiness in the legal profession. Building a better relationship with your team, your clients, and your family.Plus much more! Get the book here!Connect with Ben on LinkedInLearn more about Law Firm AlchemyConnect with Charley on LinkedIn 

Send us a textErin Andersen, a hiring advisor and culture consultant, unpacks the techniques to hire the best talent for your law firm, including:retention strategies that begin in the hiring process how to identify roadblocks, burnout and other retention issues crippling your firm through surveys aligning salaries with market-rates to elevate your firm into a first-choice employer  incorporating professional development and hybrid work environments to set you apart from other firmsAnd more!Connect with Erin on LinkedInConnect with Charley on LinkedInLearn more about Law Firm Alchemy

Send us a textJohnathan Hawkins, founder of Law Firm GC, goes deep on the importance of open communication, honesty, and addressing issues head-on. They explore the key elements of creating a high-value firm, including:— How to draft strong partner and retainer agreements— Sending wide-ranging print newsletters to build strong relationships with your audience— How to scale your firm— When to add partners— Secrets to increase the value of your firm (for a future sale)And more!Check out Founding Partner PodcastConnect with Johnathan on LinkedInLearn more about Law Firm AlchemyConnect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textScott Peterson, co-founder and managing partner of D’orazio Peterson, shares the psychology involved in being a practicing lawyer or a law firm owner, the importance of dealing with people, and understanding their problems in the legal profession. He shares tips on how to become a better conversationalist (to improve the outcomes you get when dealing with clients, team members, and even your spouse). This episode is all about the  importance of taking a long-term perspective, family/work-life balance and the rewards (and challenges) of running a small firm with family at its center. Learn more about D'Orazio PetersonConnect with Scott on LinkedInLearn more about Law Firm AlchemyConnect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textWe talk with Joe Giovannoli, the founder and managing partner of 9Sail, shares insights on leveraging press and media for law firm marketing. He discusses the importance of earned media, building relationships with journalists, and the role of paid media in marketing strategies. Joe emphasizes the value of press in establishing authority and validation points for law firms.- Learn more about 9Sail- Connect with Joe on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textToday we talk with Ryan Kimler, the founder and owner of Net Profit CFO, to discuss the financial side of law firms. We delve into topics including cash flow, financial management, hiring decisions, and the role of financial professionals in law firms.- Learn more about Net Profit CFO- Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textMulti-channel, data-driven, high-velocity marketing... what is any of it? Sounds like a bunch of buzzwords, until you hear them broken down by Conrad Saam. He takes on some of the common issues in marketing (including his frustration with "ROI" as a measurement) and provides a much-needed course correction for law firm owners looking for a magic wand solution to their issues.- Learn more about Mockingbird Marketing- Connect with Conrad on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textSeth Price, the Founder of Price Benowitz and BluShark Digital, discusses the challenges of scaling two growing businesses... and he's in favor of "middle management" to help continue the growth! But what does middle management mean? What's the effect on hiring, culture, and org structure? You'll need to listen in to find out...- Learn more about BluShark Digital- Connect with Seth on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textThere's a lot to unpack here... from how law firms fail to prepare students for working in small firms to creative acts in law firm ownership to creating a transformational journey for your clients. It's all thanks to Owen McGrann, the "anti-lawyer" and founder of McGrann Law.- Learn more about McGrann Law- Connect with Owen on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn