The 80/20 Principle

In this episode, I discuss the reasons why systems are so powerful, and why you need to work to define and document systems in your practice. Technology, in particular, requires a systematic approach....

15 Jan 201910min

(This recording was made with a lesser quality mic, so forgive the atypical quality) The key to a successful practice starts with creating your ideal vision of what you want your firm to be like. As S...

8 Jan 201915min

The best way to market yourself is to build trust and prove that you're trustworthy. Review & Reputation services can help you do that easily. Online services like Birdeye or Podium aren't inexpensive...

18 Dec 201817min

Lawyers need to be better attuned to what their clients think and feel about their experiences dealing with their lawyers and the legal system as a whole. If you collect feedback with the right proces...

11 Dec 201820min

When you commit your goals to writing you'll automatically clarify them and drastically increase your odds of achieving them. Defining your goals by using S.M.A.R.T. attributes is also very beneficial...

4 Dec 201813min

Training your mind is one way to boost your chances of success in any endeavor, including running your law practice. Meditation is a learnable skill that can help you improve focus and clarity, as wel...

27 Nov 201819min

Starting a new firm is exciting and daunting. Many lawyers get overwhelmed by the decisions and deadlines they face. But you don't have to worry if you work from a well-thought-out checklist used by o...

20 Nov 201812min

Social media is helpful when you use it to complement your strategic referral marketing efforts. Mostly, it's a way to remind potential referral sources that you are a good lawyer, and remind them wha...

13 Nov 201811min