078: The Twelve Automation Essentials

There are 3 levels of automation. You need to progress through these levels to fully harness the power of the 12 most essential tools that will transform your practice.

Episode Show notes:

There are 12 Automation Essentials (see my YouTube video if you want a visual refresher), and here are links to the topics discussed in the episode

• Styles; in Word Processing - Training by LawTech Partners (Adriana Linares)
• [Templates in Word Processing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_(word_processing)); - Typography for Lawyers, by Matthew Butterick
• Email Filtering - Sanebox; software
• Email Templates - Spark Email iPhone app (There is a Google version)
• Password Managers - 1Password; or Lastpass; are both good
• Text Macros - TextExpander; software
• Appointment Scheduling - Acuity; is Ernie's top recommendation
• Email Broadcasting - ConvertKit; is Ernie's top recommendation
• Watched Folders - Hazel; is a Mac-based tool and David Sparks' online course is incredibly helpful for learning how to leverage it (and check out MacPower Users podcast if you are a Mac user)
• Online API connections - Zapier; is the best service. Check out this event for lawyers who want to use Zapier better. It's organized by the folks who do the Maximum Lawyer podcast (which I highly recommend)
• Keyboard scripting - Ernie is learning to use Keyboard Maestro by taking David Sparks' online course (well worth the $29).

General Resources

• Learn to use technology to reduce friction & gain freedom with this resource: https://www.the8020lawyer.com/
• Focus on these essential tech tools for maximum traction in your practice.
• Take this short law practice assessment to identify your main strengths & weaknesses.

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