Profit With Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/262.   We all know how busy law firms can get. You alone, as a lawyer and owner, can’t accomplish every single thing needed for trials and consultations. The whole firm needs to work together to make things happen. That said, it’s critical to have an efficient system in place to ensure that everyone gets all their tasks done seamlessly. A systematic law firm allows your employees to grow and helps you focus on being a better lawyer.  In this episode, premier DUI defense lawyer Jay Ruane joins Moshe Amsel to discuss the importance of systemizing your firm. He also delves into narrowing down your law niche and the key to honing your expertise. Jay shares actionable strategies you can immediately implement to start systemizing your practice. Finally, he introduces strategies and a tool he uses to attain efficiency with his time. If you want to know more about how you can develop an efficient system for your firm, then this episode is for you!

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/261.   Whether you're a beginner or an established professional, taking a calculated risk is always daunting. With a rising amount of possibilities, fear of losing opportunities and failure becomes too challenging to manage. Despite your fears, you need to learn to believe in yourself. Don’t let self-doubt bring you down, and use your failures as learning experiences.   In this episode, Kara Vaval shares why you should believe in yourself. Having confidence in your strategic plans can improve your decision-making skills. You can take inspiration from her story of perseverance and faith as she successfully builds her law firm from her stint in selling Mary Kay products. Resources mentioned:   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps for Running a Highly Productive Law Firm with Virtual Receptionists.

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/260.   As lawyers, a bulk of your knowledge comes from what you learn from school. Experience as an associate in an established law firm will also be beneficial for your skills development. Such experience can also help you realize what field of law to focus on if you haven't settled on one yet. But sometimes, working for bigger law firms means losing control of your own time. You might not have the liberty or authority to improve the firm's operations either.  All these problems may lead you to want to start your own practice. But, how can you start a practice right after school and passing the bar? After all, law school doesn’t teach the business side of running a law firm.  In this episode, Moshe Amsel is joined by Chris Guymon, a family law lawyer who built a successful practice right after law school. They discuss everything about building a practice — from determining which field of law to focus on to streamlining your opera

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/259.   In this episode, we interview Tyson Mutrux. Tyson is the managing partner of Mutrux Firm, LLC in St. Louis and Columbia, Missouri. He is a Personal Injury Lawyer and he is also the host of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Tyson got his law degree at St. Louis University and is passionate about motorcycles, bourbon, and his family.    Moshe and Tyson discuss marketing strategies as well as the journey of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/258.   Systems and processes are essential in every business. Without these building blocks in place, your business is bound to fall apart. Tasks, leads, sales, customer experience — your organization's operations hinge on these processes. In this episode, Moshe Amsel interviews Daleele Alison, CEO and co-founder of RooksDM. They discuss designing efficient automated processes using the right technology tools. Daleele details the key aspects that you will need to look into when outlining your business operations. They also discuss the points of opportunity where you can use technology tools to streamline workflow. If you want to know how to create efficient automated processes, then this episode is for you. Resources mentioned:   Connect with Daleele: RooksDM Website I LinkedIn Tools for process outlining: Microsoft Word I Google Docs I Lucidchart I Microsoft Visio Tools for scheduling: Calendly Tools for tracking technology tools

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/257.   Anybody who is an expert at what they do has to start somewhere. All of us will go through the early stages of our career, and it is not easy to create what we would like to do. We cannot merely hope to flourish; we must take action.    In this episode, Michael Duffy joins Moshe Amsel to talk about his experience in building his law firm along with the challenges he faced. He also discusses the importance of career specialization and his firm's direction under the pandemic.   If you want to know more about starting your career in law and building it up, then this episode is for you. Resources mentioned:   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps for Running a Highly Productive Law Firm with Virtual Receptionists. This episode is sponsored by Get Staffed Up. Learn more at www.getstaffedup.co

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/256.   How well known are you by the people in your area of expertise? We're not talking about your industry circle but your potential clients. If you're not working on visibility, then you should start now. Giving value through content and information marketing is long-term marketing that will take time and effort, but building your visibility opens up massive opportunities.   In this episode, legal nurse consulting expert Lorie Brown joins Moshe Amsel to talk about how you can deliver value and how this makes you an authority in your area of expertise. There is no one correct approach; you need to find what works best for you. Lorie also shares that the legal industry is quickly changing, and we need to reevaluate our business models.  If you want to know more about creating and cultivating opportunities for your business, then this episode is for you! Resources mentioned:   Episode 214: Effectuating Real Change through Cour

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/255.   Master client delight to grow your firm - As an attorney, you want to get more done for your clients, while converting leads into new business. But your days are filled with drafting documents, meetings, court appearances, speaking with opposing counsel…and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. This leaves little time to focus on the most critical element to win more business for your firm: the client journey. What if there was a way to automate the entire client journey for your law practice while delighting your clients every step of the way? In this session, we will cover how to create a clear path to client delight, and how to use that delight as a core lever of business growth. Resources mentioned:   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps for Running a Highly Productive Law Firm wit

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/254.   You're a responsible law firm owner, and you pay your taxes. You file your paperwork on time, it's accurate, and everything's above board. But what if you could legally pay less? Fortunately, tax planners can help you figure out how to pay as little tax as possible. Tax terminator and CPA Larry Weinstein joins Moshe Amsel in this exciting episode. He generously shares his knowledge as an expert tax planner. They discuss his tax minimization strategies: the Larry Six-Pack. He also shares the difference between tax planners and tax preparers and how you can spot a good planner. Want to know how to navigate the tax code and enjoy more of your hard-earned money? Then this episode is for you! Resources mentioned:   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps for Running a Highly Productive

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/253.   In this episode, Moshe Amsel interviewed Ben Glass, founder of Great Legal Marketing. They delved into many insightful topics and tips that will help your law firm growth. A few of the key topics discussed were taking action, standing out, and constantly learning and growing more. Listen now to discover these essential tips to running a successful law firm. Resources mentioned:   The Reader’s Nook: A Book Club for Growth Minded Lawyers - http://profitwithlaw.com/bookclub Play Left Fullback by Ben Glass - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/playleftfullbackbook Ben Glass’ Play Left Fullback Website - http://playleftfullback.com/ Ben Glass’ Website - https://www.benglasslaw.com/ Ben Glass’ Great Legal Marketing Website - https://www.greatlegalmarketing.com/ Radical Candor by Kim Scott - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/radicalcandorbook Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/livingforwa

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/252.   You probably built your law firm to escape the constraints of working for another person. But the truth is that you need limitations of some kind, especially if you're the one choosing your objectives. This isn't a bad thing! Setting your own constraints is freedom. In this episode, Moshe Amsel has a wonderful chat with Melissa Shanahan, founder of Velocity Work and host of the Velocity Work podcast. She explains the importance of niching down and setting a goal. Moshe and Melissa also give valuable tips on how you can honor your plans. Planning and taking care of yourself are essential in choosing a goal and following through. If you want to know the ins and outs of setting a goal to constrain down and achieve freedom, tune in to this episode! Resources mentioned:   Book a Free Coaching Session and Learn More About the 90 Day Law Firm Turnaround Group Coaching Program! Episode 195 - Happiness Is The Drug of Success Epi

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/251.   Have you ever put yourself in your client’s shoes? Your client’s personal experience may be something you’re not used to or even aware of. Recent surveys show a miscommunication between what clients want and what lawyers think their clients want. How can we bridge that gap with payment plans?    In this episode, Richard Formoe joins Moshe Amsel to talk about changing our model into flat-fee pricing. He also discusses how multiple payment plans can give power and transparency to clients. Making life easier for our clients should not harm our business. In fact, by making things convenient and affordable, we can drive up revenue and even save precious time!    If you want to know more about improving your pricing and payment plans, then this episode is for you. Resources mentioned:   This episode is sponsored by Smith.ai. Curious how you can use a receptionist service at your law firm? Download the Smith.ai free eBook: Are you Lawyer

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/250.   From a young age, we’re taught that we should make as little mistakes as possible. This sets the tone for our perspective and mindset throughout adulthood, hindering us from reaching our goals. What does it take to shift this mindset? To learn how to be successful in life, today’s guest teaches us how to look at ourselves, understand the cause of our actions, and what we can do about it. In this week’s episode, David Neagle, a well-recognized coach and mentor, joins Moshe Amsel to talk about his personal success story. He’s someone who quit high school, but rose and tripled his income in a month. He also discusses the pitfalls of an individualistic mindset and emphasizes the importance of giving up control in building up confidence and self-esteem. If you want to discover the truth on how to be successful in life, then tune in to this episode! Resources mentioned:   Book a Free Coaching Session and learn more about the 90 Day Law

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/249.   Do you feel burned out and overworked? Do you want to hire someone, but are scared to make the investment? Do you feel like you have to do everything? If you resonated with these questions, then this is the episode for you. In this exciting episode, Moshe Amsel interviews Brett Trembly, the founding partner of Trembly Law Firm and the co-founder of Get Staffed Up. Moshe and Brett address all the hesitations of hiring and share how you can use virtual staff to jumpstart the growth of your law firm. Resources mentioned:   Get Staffed Up - Get a $500 Discount When You Mention This Podcast  - https://profitwithlaw.com/getstaffedup Smith.ai - Use Code PROFITLAW100 to Receive a discount - https://smith.ai/ Episode 122 - Virtual Paralegal Services with Jaclyn Foster - http://profitwithlaw.com/122 Lawclerk - https://www.lawclerk.legal/ Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/freetofocusbook Join our Facebo

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/248.   Working in the legal field involves doing a lot of tedious tasks. Can you imagine having to manually fill out every form, take every call, and contact every client who hasn’t paid? Who’s got that kind of time in today’s world? But we shouldn’t have to do that anymore — technology offers a solution to automating many menial tasks in the industry. In this episode, Ruby's Partner Development Manager, Tim Bedford, talks with Moshe Amsel about the importance of investing in technology, particularly for law firms. He uncovers the essential tools and practices lawyers must implement to streamline their business processes. Tim explains that, above all, it's crucial to build a client-centric practice that makes your firm more approachable. If you want to know more about how you can use technology to build a top law firm, then this episode is for you. Resources mentioned: Join the Law Firm Growth Summit’s Facebook community Connec

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/247.   Steve Kaye the former Chief of Spring Hill Community Ambulance Corps. died this week. As a volunteer for over 50 years and a Chief for 27of those years, he had a massive impact on many lives including that of this podcast's host Moshe Amsel.   Moshe uses this episode to reflect on his life and share some lessons that law firm owners can take from his example on how to manage their own lives on their pursuit of success and happiness. Resources mentioned:   Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/246.   Effective marketing strategies are the backbone of business growth. However, marketing for law firms often gets overlooked by most law firm owners. But before you start hiring people or buying services products, ask yourself: do you understand how it works and how it can help you?  In this episode, Seth Price joins Moshe Amsel to talk about how to assess what marketing strategy your firm needs based on three important metrics. He shares the need to focus on intake and conversion first, as these drive your revenue growth. Seth also cautions against jumping to conclusions — it takes time to see ROI on marketing strategies.  If you want to know more about marketing for law firms, then this episode is for you! Resources mentioned: Smith.ai is a 24/7 virtual receptionist and makes sure you maximize your lead intakes. Use the code PROFITLAW100 and get a $100 discount on your purchase.  Episode 144 - From Law School to a 150 Person Firm

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/245.   If you’re in a funk and finding it hard to get back into the swing of things, it’s not your fault. It’s part of the seasons of life.   In this episode, Moshe Amsel shared some actionable steps you can take to get refocused and back on track. Resources mentioned:   Living Forward Book: https://www.profitwithlaw.com/livingforward Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com.   Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/244.   As a lawyer, you might think your main job is to guide your clients through complicated legal paperwork and proceedings. But while clients come to you for your technical and legal expertise, they’re also expecting a certain level of client experience. In this episode, John Strohmeyer of Strohmeyer Law PLLC joins us. He discusses the importance of client experience. John also goes above and beyond as he also shares his simple practices to keep his clients satisfied. Finally, he talks about the limits of prioritizing client experience. Tune in to the episode if you’re looking to improve and create more positive experiences for your clients. Resources mentioned:   Connect with John: Twitter Strohmeyer Law: Website | Facebook | Instagram John’s podcast, Five Star Counsel Podcast Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/   To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the sh

Send us a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/243.   Making mistakes is a crucial part of growth. Sometimes, we don’t learn until we start taking action and slipping up here and there—and that’s perfectly fine. However, some people might see mistakes as failure and become discouraged. It’s important to remember that it’s not about falling down but picking yourself up and taking action to do better. In this episode, Victor Shine joins Moshe Amsel to discuss how he helped find a child that went missing in Brooklyn and the things that can be gleaned from that experience. Victor also draws on his experience and background in business to share his insights and practical advice on taking action to become a better entrepreneur and person. If you want to hear about Victor’s story and learn why you should start taking action, then this episode is for you. Resources mentioned:   Connect with Victor: LinkedIn Missing 7-year-old boy found safe after frantic search in Brooklyn 7-Year-Old Boy F