They Don't Teach This in Law School

Send us a textThere's more to your finances than just the firm's revenue. What about you personally as the owner? Are you protecting your wealth and income? Turns out there's a lot more you need to know than just how to handle a profit and loss statement. Tune in while Frank Rekas helps break down this puzzle!- Connect with Frank on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textSay hello to my buddy Zack Starr, a transformation coach! He talks about the importance of work-life balance and overcoming adversity - and it's astonishing. Truly jaw-dropping.Zack shares his personal journey of identity crisis and how he found balance in his life. He emphasizes the need to be present in each moment and to focus on key areas such as physical health, financial health, family time, and work.- Learn more about Zack- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textIn this episode, Steve Richardson, founder of Richardson Law Offices, shares his insights on communication and persuasion skills that are not taught in law school. He emphasizes the importance of speaking to non-lawyers in a way that resonates with them emotionally. Steve also discusses the evolution of marketing in the legal field and the power of information-based direct marketing. He highlights the significance of building and nurturing a list and the benefits of automation and AI in marketing. Steve provides valuable advice on balancing automation and DIY marketing and shares his recommended resources for further learning.

Send us a textWith a firm that's been going strong for 10 years, AJ Yolofsky knows what it's like to handle the often Sisyphean task of running the firm. It can be tiring. And, at some point, you will burnout. How you handle that moment matters.During this episode, we talk about:LeadershipSetting boundariesSelf-careControlling your calendar And more!- Learn more about Yolofsky Law- Connect with AJ on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textWhat if I could take a totally obscure championship and make it a great metaphor for marketing? I guarantee this episode will give you a fantastic framework to get greater results from your marketing...- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn- Sign up for the Law Firm Alchemy email list

Send us a textHave you ever gotten in an online debate and wished you could just talk with that person to figure out what you each actually think rather than take shots on a social media posts? Bradley Miller and I broke proverbial bread to talk about authenticity, private equity, and the value/difficulty of describing legal services as a "product."- Learn more about New Modern Lawyer- Connect with Bradley on LinkedIn- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textI don't know about you, but "vacation" has a whole other meaning when you own and operate a business. However, a vacation may be exactly what you need... and what your staff needs... FROM YOU!Find out how to make taking a vacation a superpower for your law firm in this week's Coffee-sode!- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn- Sign up for the Law Firm Alchemy email list

Send us a textJan Roos of CaseFuel is back to bring some hard-hitting insight into what separates the most successful firms from the also-rans on the sales and marketing front. We dig into the problem of getting clients to make decisions. But is it really their problem, or is it an issue with... you?It's an awesome episode for any firm owner who wants to convert more leads into clients!- Learn more about CaseFuel- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us a textYou probably put a lot of money into your law firm's website. So why, perhaps, is it underperforming? There are plenty of things that can go wrong, which is why we Tom Foster of Foster Web Marketing on the show to help us sort out of the issues and guide you going forward!- Learn more about Foster Web Marketing- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

The podcast explores the challenges faced by law firm owners balancing their lawyer and entrepreneur roles, discussing the transition to business ownership and the conflict between traditional legal models and entrepreneurial thinking. It highlights the importance of defining one's identity, embracing entrepreneurial self, and overcoming personal challenges to build a successful law firm.