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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner looking for some advice on running a successful firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson engages in a conversation with Josh Stein, a personal injury lawyer, about the evolving landscape of personal injury law and the challenges of running a law firm. Running a law firm is a challenging task even for seasoned attorneys. Josh speaks to the benefits of working alongside a mentor to help navigate the journey of firm ownership. Law school will not teach you the business side of things, which is what Josh learned from his mentor. Whether it be learning how to work with a client, going through audits or mastering the art of tax season, a mentor is crucial to learning the ropes and running a successful law firm. Authenticity is an important trait to have as an attorney. Being true to yourself as a person will translate in how you work with clients. When informing clients about their cases, especially if they are calling to inquire about their situation, be upfront and honest about how you can help (if you can help at all) and let them know how things will play out. This will help the client in the long run and save both of you a lot of time. Listen in to learn more! Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. 03:36 Timing of Starting a Firm 10:09 Building a Professional Network 13:07 Competition in Personal Injury Law 28:10 Social Media Strategies 36:39 Happiness in Practice 50:00 Case Management Systems Connect with Josh: Website InstagramLinkedin

What does law firm marketing really look like in 2030? In this episode, we're taking you into the future of the legal industry, not with flashy ads or SEO hacks, but with a grounded look at what actually builds lasting client relationships. Drawing from a conversation with marketing expert David Haskins, Tyson explores why the firms that thrive in 2030 won’t be the ones with the biggest ad budgets. Whether you’ve been stuck on outdated strategies or just want to future-proof your firm’s growth, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you show up in your market and in your mission. In this episode, you’ll hear about: “know, like, and trust”isWhether you’re building a solo shop or scaling a team, this episode is a must-listen for any law firm owner ready to market with meaning and build a firm that lasts.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking to learn from another lawyer about lessons learned in the legal space? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, host Tyson Mutrux interviews Brett Stewart about his career journey, highlighting both his successes and failures. Brett shares valuable insights into the risks he took in business, the challenges of leadership, and the importance of fostering a healthy team environment. Brett chats about the need to create a healthy team for a successful law firm. A healthy team has good conflict where people can share ideas and there is a sense of security where leaders will appreciate the feedback or thoughts of those under them. Another thing to consider is to establish team roles and who should do what. It is important to understand from the perspective of the owner how you want your team to look. Consult those on the team to get opinions on who should be responsible for what and how the team should function. It is best to do this collaboratively to ensure everyone is happy and knows their roles. Using EOS systems is an integral part of running a successful firm. It is important to figure out how to use a system to fit your goals, without weakening it. EOS can make complicated systems or processes a lot easier, but it shouldn't be used to manage or control every part of your firm. Brett shares how EOS should be used to shine a light on the important things that need it and your staff should manage everything else. Listen in to learn more! 01:34 Risks in Business Decisions 05:40 Consequences of Business Decisions 07:30 Building a Healthy Team 12:00 Team Decision-Making Process 15:34 Team Values and Characteristics 18:13 Identifying Table Stakes Values 26:23 Complexity in Multi-Niche Businesses 33:02 Focus System of EOS 36:17 Time Management in Meetings 49:01 Managing Depression and Work Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking for a new tool to market your business? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson introduces "Sky Reels," a new tool for creating video content through user-generated prompts. Sky Reels is a unique tool that allows you to create stories, such as commercials or other forms of short form content. It will give you guidance and a blueprint of how your content can look. You can use the prompt feature to put in an idea and then it will build a script for you which can be edited to your liking. Another cool aspect of Sky Reels is that it can generate scenes for you, with multiple shots to choose from. It is a great tool to use if you want to spruce up your marketing. Take a listen! 00:11 AI tool called Sky Reels 01:51 How Sky Reels Works 03:59 Video Content Description SkyReels: https://www.skyreels.ai/home Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE. Are you a lawyer who is looking for advice on starting a firm? In this insightful episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson engages in a discussion with Alycia Vail Taylor, founder of the law firm, Avail. Alycia shares her journey and innovative strategies for standing out in the crowded legal marketplace. Alycia shares some misconceptions of working in the legal field. One of them is that lawyers are greedy and only want to work to make money. But, for Alycia she came to the realization that it is possible and sometimes needed to be accessible to your clients to ensure they get the support they need during stressful times. This could be monetary or adjusting your working style. Alycia embeds community and service into her firm’s mission to ensure those in her community can make connections and network for other services. Alycia and Tyson chat about marketing across different legal practices. Marketing for different practice areas can be tough and very time consuming to ensure you are reaching a wide range of people. It does involve utilizing multiple social media platforms to reach different audiences. Since Alycia has a community based model, it helps to get the word out there through community partners on what the firm offers. Take a listen to learn more! 05:30 Advice for Law Students 14:45 Revenue Generation for Law Firms 16:07 Potential Subscription Model for Clients 22:09 Health and Wellness Importance 26:08 Virtual Firm Services 35:10 Marketing for Multiple Practice Areas 45:25 Managing a Law Firm Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Alycia: Website Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Youtube TikTok

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking to include data driven systems into your law firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson underscores the pivotal role of data in making informed business decisions within law firms. Data is a powerful tool that can make your life easier, especially when running a law firm. For a law firm, data can be used to improve different systems. For example, if you collect feedback surveys and want to know how best to serve clients, data from those surveys can be used to make informed decisions on how clients are supported. You can also use operational KPIs like case cycle times to understand how long it takes for a case to go from intake to completion. If you do not like what you see, you can determine what needs to be changed to shorten that time. It is important to focus on key metrics that can be used to take action. Listen in to learn more! 01:03 The Importance of Data Over Gut Feelings 02:07 Netflix's Data-Driven Success 04:02 Identifying Key Metrics 05:53 Client Satisfaction Scores 06:43 Financial KPIs in Law Firms 07:39 Using Analytics Tools Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you an attorney looking for advice on growth and perspective? In this podcast episode, Tyson interviews Tarl Johnson, a family law attorney about the journey from experiencing childhood trauma to building a successful career as a lawyer and the ethical dilemmas in family law. Family law can come with a lot of challenges for an attorney, especially dealing with contentious situations and clients. Tarl chats about the importance of being honest with clients, coming from someone who experienced a traumatic childhood. For Tarl, his traumatic childhood led to the need to be ethical when it comes to dealing with clients and sometimes it includes telling someone he is not the best fit to represent them. It is important to practice law while staying true and accountable to yourself, especially if something goes against your better judgement or ethical standards. Tarl provides some insights on the best strategies to grow as an attorney and a firm. Tarl advises attorneys and small firms alike to be careful who they connect with and to know their worth. It is important to not be shortsighted in your future. For attorneys who are looking to make a lot of money, it is important to consider the aspects that come with that, which include heavier workloads and increased demand. Take a listen to learn more from Tarl Johnson. 00:53 Identifying the 'Monsters' 09:13 Background and Family Trauma 14:43 Processing Childhood Trauma 19:29 The Importance of Self-Care 24:13 Passion vs. Skill Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Tarl: Website Facebook XLinkedinYoutube

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who is looking for ways to save money for their firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson delves into the hidden costs of running a law firm, emphasizing inefficiencies in processes that drain resources and morale. Running a law firm is something that will cost a lot of money, mainly through hidden costs. One of the biggest hidden costs are processes that are inefficient. This could be workflows that are not streamlined, such as softwares that are not set up properly or manual data entry. Tyson provides some tips to resolve these inefficiencies. One way is to auto-populate information so things are not done manually or making clear communication goals for employees, such as having a 24 hour response time for client emails. Listen in to learn more! 02:10 Impact on Employee Morale 03:08 Common Areas of Inefficiency 05:00 Communication Bottlenecks 06:57 Overcomplication of Tasks 07:56 Underutilization of Technology Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a business owner who is looking to learn about running a more successful firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews Mike Payne, the founder of BOSS Advisors, about his pioneering journey in establishing an alternative business structure (ABS) that combines legal and accounting services. Mike, a lawyer and CPA, shares his motivations, challenges, and the regulatory landscape in Arizona that allowed him to create this unique firm. Being able to provide clients with multiple services is such a huge benefit to a business owner and can make one look desirable to clients who want more than one thing. Mike shares his insights in marketing to clients who might want multiple services. For Mike, marketing to these clients involves providing them with services that go hand in hand, like legal and accounting support. Without having to register as a CPA, Mike is able to help business owners with their taxes, provide bookkeeping services and legal services. For a firm that has 5 different departments all doing different work, it is inevitable that silos will exist. It is easy for people to learn or share knowledge within their own teams. For Mike, it is important to eliminate silos and ensure there is cross collaboration and information sharing. This happens through training that is provided across departments. For example, accountants are provided training from an attorney's perspective on how things work and vice versa. A successful business will ensure to show how all roles affect each other and encourage collaboration. Listen in to learn more! 04:00 Ideal Client Profile 10:53 ABS Application Process 13:29 Stigma of Working with Lawyers 18:53 Annual Re-evaluation for ABS 22:30 Global Perspective on ABS 30:41 Starting the Firm 43:14 Transition to Remote Work Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Mike: Website Linkedin

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, host Tyson and Becca discuss the recent leadership transition following co-founder Jim's departure. Not only do they reflect on their commitment to continuing Maximum Lawyer venture, but also emphasizing the importance of fostering growth and a supportive community for legal professionals. Tyson and Becca share their excitement for the future: highlighting new initiatives and the return of their conference. They stress the significance of personal development, quality content, and maintaining a positive mindset. Their candid conversation underscores their dedication to helping others succeed in their entrepreneurial journeys. Listen in. 02:47 Concerns About Commitment 05:33 Ownership and Investment 09:20 Mindset and Personal Development 11:05 Mindset Indicators 14:26 Future Vision for Maximum Lawyer Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you an attorney who is looking for tips on improving your client intake process? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, CEO Becca Eberhart chats with Vaidas and Steve from RizeUp Media. They discuss common pitfalls in client intake, such as delayed responses and inadequate engagement tools. Vaidas and Steve share the top mistakes that law firms make during the client intake process. The biggest error is not picking up the phone when clients call. In today's world, no one leaves a message and during that period, most clients would have moved on to the next firm and possibly secured a lawyer. Adding a chat feature or after hours answering service are good features to include in the intake process to ensure people can always access your services. Most clients are seeking urgent information and usually need support quickly. In urgent situations, client intake needs to be flawless. It is best to create a standard process for urgent matters to ensure someone can get important information and speak to a lawyer quickly. Make sure your staff know how to interact with clients who are in crisis and can convey information clearly. Take a listen to learn more! 02:37 Tools for Effective Client Engagement 06:56 Impact of Local Service Ads 14:01 Hold Music Matters 20:11 Website Quality and Content 25:33 Controlling Online Narrative 33:04 Tracking Marketing Results Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with RizeUp Media: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedinX

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a firm owner looking to integrate technology into your business? In this episode, host Tyson has a conversation with Dr. Cain Elliott, the Chief Legal Futurist at Filevine, about the evolving landscape of legal technology. Dr. Elliott discusses his role in developing innovative legal tools, emphasizing the importance of historical trends and user feedback in shaping future advancements. As technology develops, the legal space can lean on it to create better processes and ways of working. Dr. Elliott shares some insight on how to develop legal tools while meeting client demands. It is important to understand what you want out of a legal tool. Are you looking for a tool that fits within a specific infrastructure? Do you want a tool that creates a better flow for communication or client intake? This has to be understood from both the firm and the technology company that is helping design or manage a tool. Dr. Elliott delves into the importance of those in the technology space to think about what can be done to raise standards or help outcomes. For most law firms, this is what legal tools and technology are used for. There might be conflicts within firms or even between a firm and a company as ideas are flowing or tools are being created. This is a core value that technology companies need to have as they go through the process of developing legal tools. Listen in to learn more! 03:48 Document Assembly Tool Experience 10:40 Balancing Client Demands and Tech Feasibility 13:39 Challenges in Building Future Tech 28:18 Understanding Database Limitations 33:20 Capturing Team Ideas 37:53 The Challenges of Email Communication 54:51 Vulnerability in Legal Tech 59:59 Future of Legal Tech Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Dr. Cain Elliott: Website Instagram Linkedin Personal LinkedIn

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you an attorney who is looking for ways to offer more to clients? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson discusses premium offers that law firms can implement to enhance services and boost revenue, prompted by a listener's inquiry. Premium services are a great way to offer more to clients and bring in more revenue for a law firm. It is a great way to separate yourself from other competitors. Not every firm is going to do this and providing the white glove service will make you more desirable because you can offer many different services and they can rely on you for multiple things. It can also increase your revenue per employee, which can help attract more lawyers to your firm as well. Tyson provides some examples of premium offers. One example is a concierge service for files. It is good to have a dedicated person for a case that clients can speak to and go to for questions. This really helps streamline communication and case management. Another service is providing access to a channel where clients can reach you at all times. This would not be best for all clients, but would be good for high profile or complex cases. Listen in to learn more! 02:57 Benefits of Premium Services 03:55 Differentiating Your Brand 07:49 Connecting Clients to Professionals 13:50 Pricing Strategies for Premium Services 19:32 Client Resource Library Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a business owner who is looking for advice for your company’s growth and success? In this engaging podcast episode, Tyson and guest, Brian Mittman delve into the intricacies of business leadership, decision-making, and strategies for growth and profitability. Being a leader comes with needing to make tough decisions. For Brian, this includes understanding what the goal of a business is and what decisions need to be made to reach that goal. If the goal is to grow or make a lot of profit in a short amount of time, tough decisions like who to hire, who to let go and what aspects of the business need to change must be considered. Brian speaks to the need to map everything out in order to understand what needs to happen as time goes on. For a business to be successful, it is important for a leader to properly succession plan. This involves looking 5, 10 or 20 years into the future and knowing what you want the business to look like. Who has the energy and drive to lead the business once the current boss retires? Who will need to be trained or mentored to take over that role one day? These are all questions that need to be considered for future growth and success. Listen in to learn more! 03:18 Past Experiences 12:47 Growth Plans 19:40 Transition of Partnership 25:29 Importance of Planning 51:30 Challenges of Growth 01:02:00 Salary Cap Exercise Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Brian: Website

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you an attorney looking for a simple scheduling software? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson introduces Google's new "appointment scheduling" feature. Having a good scheduling app can help anyone, especially attorneys stay organized and up to date on their day to day tasks and meetings. Tyson shares Google’s Appointment Scheduling feature. The simple feature makes scheduling faster and easier. What it entails is sending an acuity link to someone and giving them the ability to choose available times in your calendar. You can customize the settings on your end like meeting windows, how long the meetings can be, where the meeting will happen (such as Google Meets or in person) and buffer times. This feature allows you to avoid the back and forth of scheduling and spend time focusing on other priorities. Listen in to learn how to incorporate this feature in your life! 02:10 Overview of Appointment Schedule 04:53 Customizing Appointment Settings 08:16 Benefits of the New Feature Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a business owner who is looking for advice on success? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews firm owner Emil Abedian, who shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Emil shares how networking within his community helped with the success of his business. For Emil, he connected with Amermian’s and Swedes in Los Angeles to help get connected to those who share his background and culture. It can help get your foot in the door to meet individuals who share many similarities, especially if you are looking for potential investors or even customers. In order to become successful in business, you need to dedicate time to network and get your name out there. A successful business will also include a focus on processes and people. A business needs to have a defined and streamlined process to ensure operations run smoothly. It is easy to take shortcuts and pay someone to develop the process for you. But, Emil shares the importance of the process coming from yourself since you are the person running the business. In relation to people, it is important to have people on your team that will work to make your business better. Listen in to learn more from Emil! 01:20 Transition to California 06:18 Starting His Own Firm 12:26 Delegating Responsibilities 14:25 Understanding Your Business 16:16 Retirement of CPAs 19:10 Specializing in Law Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Emil: Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Youtube

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who is looking to hire for their firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson delves into the challenges of hiring in law firms, inspired by a listener submission from Ryan Webber. Hiring within law firms is a very important aspect to ensuring a firm is successful. Relying on job boards, like LinkedIn, is not a lucrative way to hire talent. Law firms need to focus on proactive hiring to find suitable employees. Tyson provides the example of networking as a great way to hire. Former employees will often provide great recommendations for who they think would be great fits for a firm. Proactive hiring also involves firms marketing themselves to prospective lawyers. You need to tell candidates why you are the best firm to work for and why they will be successful. Sometimes this involves investing in marketing campaigns or meeting the prospective candidate where they are at. Most recruiters don’t realize that hiring top talent is a dance between the prospective employee and a law firm. Both need to come to the table prepared to interview each other and pull out all the stops to ensure each side picks the other. Listen in to learn more! Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you struggling with vendors who are not holding up their end of the bargain? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Becca Eberhardt, CEO of Maximum Lawyer, and co-host Tyson Mutrux discuss the challenges law firm owners face with vendors. Sparked by a guild member's post, they delve into frustrations over vendors failing to deliver on promises. Vendors can be a pain for any business owner, especially if agreements are not held up on their end. This can really cause issues for companies, especially for those that rely on vendors for systems, like CRMs. Tyson and Becca chat about the issues vendors cause for law firms, such as creating problematic products that they think will lead to issues in retention. Becca stresses the idea that client and employee retention is kept with the use of exceptional products and vendors need to be accountable as it relates to that. Becca provides listeners with some tips when dealing with vendors. One tip is to dedicate time to communicating and negotiating with vendors. It is easy to just give in to the first vendor you speak to, who might be selling you a product at a great price. But, this can cause issues when you don't do enough research and end up with a bad product. Ensure to take your time and understand all aspects of a vendor before signing a contract! Listen in to learn more! 02:13 Personal Experiences with Vendors 09:39 Vendor Accountability and Service Quality 14:08 Finding Non-Industry Specific Solutions 16:50 Contract Models in Vendor Relationships 20:00 Developing a New Solution 23:30 Understanding Negotiation Power Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

What sets successful business developers—aka rainmakers—apart in today’s legal landscape? Inspired by a Harvard Business Review article and a recent conversation with a friend, Tyson breaks down a study that identified five different types of business developers and explains why only one type actually leads to sustainable firm growth. Key Takeaways: The Declining Client Loyalty Trend: The Five Business Development Profiles:The ExpertThe ConfidantThe DebaterThe RealistThe ActivatorThe Activator Playbook – How to Grow Your Firm Like a True Rainmaker: Commit to Business Development:Expand and Leverage Your Network:Create Value Before Clients Ask:Action Steps: Connect with us! 314-501-9260maximumlawyer.com/askDon’t miss future episodes—subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast on your favorite podcast platform! Resources: the Guild MembershipSubscribeInstagramFacebook GroupFacebook PageLinkedIn

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