Building A Law Firm

This episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast, though specifically geared toward people that want to start a law firm after law school, is also going to benefit anyone thinking about starting a law firm. The fact is no matter when you decide to make the leap, there are going to be some things you need to deal with. One of the biggest differences between someone starting a successful law firm after law school and an established attorney is getting over the fear that you don't actually know how to be a lawyer. The good news is pretty much anyone can do it, even you. :) Five Keys to Starting a Successful Law Firm After Law School Here are the five keys. To find out why they are important you need to listen to the podcast! 1. Focus on marketing 2. Believe you can. 3. Continue order valium canada learning (in two ways) 4. Find mentors 5. Take action Sounds pretty simple, right? Trust me when I say it is exactly that simple. Resources Law Firm Confidential The Art of Lawyering on Facebook Rich Dad Poor Da

This episode of The Art of Lawyering was an excellent one. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sam and talking about is life as a lawyer and law firm owner and the lessons he's learned along with way. What I love about Sam is that he's got a very similar philosophy to starting a law firm as I do: take the time to learn and understand basic business fundamentals and then apply those fundamentals to your law firm startup. How to Start a Law Firm with Partners Our conversation took an interesting turn and really focused on the qualities you want to look for in a successful law firm partner. It was interesting to hear his perspective because he talked a lot about the first partnership he had that failed. If you are wondering how to start a law firm, how to get clients for your law firm, or how to be a great buy valium worldwide lawyer, this is an excellent episode for you. And if you are considering taking on a business partner in your venture, this episode isn't just excellent, it's a must-listen. Resourc

This episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is unlike any other. It's probably going to make some of you angry. That's good. I received a Facebook post a few days ago that called into question why I created this content, whether or not my suggested tactics and strategies would work, and insinuated I was only creating this content to make money off you all from referral deals. So I responded, breaking down each point in as much detail as I thought possible. Here is the post: How is this group/system supposed to help us struggling solos who came into the came without much money to drop, and only happened upon your system when we had nowhere else to turn? How is it supposed to benefit us to drop even more coin on programs that we've never even heard of? Organizing a happy hour? I have never seen a lawyer do that. This seems less like a marketing strategy that works and more like bumping up the referral fees you get from Hootsuite and MeetEdgar and all these other services I've never heard of. Does this wor

This week's episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is an interesting one. It's definitely a deviation from the norm. MJ Gottlieb is not a lawyer. He doesn't really have much to do with the legal industry in general. What he does know though is branding. He's branded himself and his companies, and he is now the owner of a company, Hustle Branding, that does it for other people. We talk a lot here about entrepreneurship, overcoming fear, picking the right business partner, what to do when you fail, and a whole bunch of other great stuff. So, stop reading and start listening! Resources The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure Jim Carey's Speech to "Fail at What You Love" Do the KIND Thing: Think Boundlessly, Work Purposefully, Live Passionately Book Recommendation: How to Win Friends & Influence People Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller - Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century

This week's episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is a critical one. If you can integrate this lesson into your practice the sky is the limit. This podcast is all about how to avoid "slow" months. The topic for this podcast came from a discussion I had with a member of Law Firm Confidential last week. She was interested in hiring an assistant but was afraid because one the "slow periods" was coming up - that being November and December. Once I heard that I had to stop her and talk to her about what that meant to her, how that type of mindset is dangerous when starting a law firm, and how to change her perspective to reach new revenue goals with her business. And I wanted to share that conversation with you too.

This episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is a must listen if you are thinking about starting a law firm. It is also a must listen if you are a fan of the podcast. And, if you are a fan, there's a good chance you have actually listened to most of this episode before, though it was called something different at the time. Today's episode is actually a redux of one of my old episodes. I looked back at my stats from old episodes and took one of the most listened too. And, there's an added twist. This episode isn't an old episode of The Art of Lawyering. It's actually an old episode of Law Firm Marketing Mastery, which is what The Art of Lawyering used to be called. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy! Law Firm Marketing Tactics I Used to Get My First Clients We all have to start out somewhere, right? Me? I started out at the bottom. No clients. No connections. No business. So I had to hustle my way to some business. And that meant doing some out of the box law firm marketing. And in this episode of the podcast

This episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is dedicated to all of you out there that don't think you have enough time in the day to get everything done. I have some bad news for you: there is plenty of time. I have some good news for you though too: just make a couple of changes and you can experience the joy of having extra time on your hands. Here are just a couple of the things I have going on right now: Emerald City Law Group The Art of Lawyering Law Firm Confidential Wife 3 year old kid 1.5 year old kid Dog Needless to say, but my hands are full. Yet I am still getting shit done every single day. How am I doing that, you might ask? How am I running a successful law firm, a successful law firm consulting business, and hanging with my family a ton? Well, I'm doing these five things right. To find out what they are, just listen to the podcast. How to Start a Law Firm Productively The thing about starting a law firm is that there are a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of little things you feel li

This week's episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is one unlike any other. Instead of having on a lawyer or law firm owner tell their story about how to start a law firm, I've got a fashion expert here to tell us how to dress for success. Antonio is the founder of Real Men Real Style, a website devoted to helping men dress better. For Antonio, dressing better simply means being able to express your individual style. I wanted to have him on the show because I think it's important to talk about and consider the way that you dress on a daily basis. If you are starting a law firm or already a law firm owner, then you know there are likely days when you won't see anyone in your office you need to impress. When that happens, do you show up in your street clothes or do you take the time to put something together that is presentable? That is what we are talking about here today. Resources Real Men Real Style A Tailored Suit Book Recommendation: I Will Teach You To Be Rich 7 Tips to Find a Great Tailor

This episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is a question from one of my members of Law Firm Confidential, Sharita. Sharita wanted to know how I created my relationship with Keane Ng, whom I interviewed on episode 51 and episode 29 about how to become a 5 million dollar law firm owner. Because she was so kind to ask, I was happy to supply the answer. In the podcast I run through the whole story, step-by-step, of how I met and then formed a relationship with Keane. After that I break down the critical things I think happened to jump start the relationship. You want to know what those are? Here's a sneak peek: Never miss a chance to hang out with "A" players; When "A" players introduce you to people, pay attention; If possible find a way to add value ASAP; Get vulnerable; Cultivate the relationship; and Rinse and repeat. The key here is to be proactive about what you are doing and be intentional with your actions. If you are just sitting around waiting for things to happen you are going to be waiting for

This week's episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast was a rather interesting one. Yes, we talk about how to start a law firm. Yes, we talk about law firm marketing and starting a law firm off on the right foot. But we also talk about whether or not starting a law firm is the right thing to do. We discuss why we do what we do and why at least one of may not be practicing law in the very near future. And we also talk about a lot of other valium online no rx cool stuff. For example, we talk about life as an entertainment lawyer and how you can rub shoulders with the best in your field. We talk about being afraid of messing up a case. And we talk about thinking about your why when you decide your path in life. Resources Book Recommendation: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast L.A. Entertainment Lawyer Nicole Abboud Nicole on Twitter Nicole on Instagram Why are You a Lawyer? Leave me a comment below.

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. - Jim Rohn This episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast is all about leveling up. It's about finding those people that will help you reach the next level, shoot for goals you never dreamed possible, and cheer you on the whole way. This week I had the pleasure of going to dinner with many of the people I'd consider to be in my Inner Circle (my wife wasn't there and she'd definitely be included). It was an amazing experience and I couldn't help but feel buy cheap valium us online very fortunate to have such great people supporting me. And I want you to have that same experience. When you start a law firm it's tough to find people that get what you are trying to do. It's not safe. It's hard work. There are no guarantees. And most people want safety. And, if you can find those people that understand what you're going through, are experiencing success, and want to drag you along with them, then you are much more likely to succeed. In th

In this episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast I talk to Jensen Mauseth, business lawyer extraordinaire and fellow Northwest resident. Jensen has a pretty interesting story. He didn't got straight to law school out of college and took the time to gather a lot of experience before finally taking the plunge to do his own thing. What's great about Jensen, and seems to be a recurring theme here lately, is that he had the courage to not just think about what his dreams are but to actually go out and pursue them. This is a great interview and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. There are a ton of nuggets in here related to starting a law firm, including: The importance of having a business plan; A great strategy for landing your first client; How to overcome fear and anxiety; A great home office set up; and How to leave a high paying job to pursue your dreams Resources Seattle Business Attorney Jensen Mauseth WSBA Law Office of Practice Management Book Recommendation: Typography for Lawyers

In this episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast I talk about the #1 indicator of law firm success. I've been reading a book lately by Darren Hardy called "The Entrepreneur Rollercoaster" and one of the recent chapters I read really struck a nerve. The book is all about how to start and build a profitable law firm (or any other business). It deals with mindset, mechanics, and makeup of successful law firms. The message was so important I had to share it with you. Enjoy. Resources The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster: Why Now Is the Time to #JoinTheRide

In this week's The Art of Lawyering Podcast interview I sit back down with Keane Ng to discuss the qualities of a five million dollar law firm owner. The thing about starting a law firm and building a profitable law firm is that there's no mystery to success. There is a formula that, if followed, will essentially guarantee your success. In this week's episode we deep dive into the traits of a profitable law firm owner making $200K to $500K and making $500K to $5 million. From the first time I met Keane I knew he was someone I wanted to get to know better. He embodies these traits and motivates me every day to continue to push forward. I hope in this talk today we did the same thing for you. Traits of a Law Firm Owner Making $200-$500K When you are thinking about how to start a law firm and the qualities you want to have to create the law firm of your dreams, this is a great place to start. Quality leadership skills; Good with money; In control of emotions; Clear ethical boundaries; Well respected by peers;

In this episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast I just couldn't help but draw some comparisons to some stuff that was going in with me in real life. Yep, I'm talking about toddler swim lessons. And I'm partaking not once, but twice, with each of my kids. Toddler Swim Lessons are a Lot Like Starting a Law Firm I noticed today as I was dragging my little one around, trying not to accidentally dunk him, that there were a lot of similarities between what goes on in the pool and what happens when you decide to start a law firm. I decided I might as well talk about that here. Here are the five things I came up with (if you want to find out exactly how they are similar and a little back story on each you're going to have to listen in): No crying in the pool; You're going to swallow a little water - it's just part of the experience; You have to jump off the edge and trust someone will be there to catch you; It's okay to play by yourself every once in a while; and It's nice to have someone there holding the towel

In this episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast I talk about five ways to get more done. The funny thing about starting a law firm is you have a lot of time to do whatever you want - sometimes that time is spent productively, but often it's spent doing things that feel productive but in reality are huge time wasters. I wish I wasn't speaking from experience. I can certainly think of those days when I got a ton done. When I think about what was different on that day from those days when I run frantically and get nothing done I came up with a few key factors. That's what we're talking about today...

This is probably one of the most important The Art of Lawyering podcasts we've had in a while. By the time you are done listening to this podcast you are going to have a plan for using Facebook for your law firm to get clients. Here's a quick rundown of the 10 ways your law firm can use Facebook to get clients (and there's a bonus in the podcast). Post quotes; Post case victories; Post community information; Post interesting questions; Post Q&A videos; Collect surveys; Give away an ebook; Interact with other pages; Retarget ideal clients; and Retarget website visitors. Podcast Resources Wordswag Adam Krause Art of Lawyering Interview FREE Ebook: Facebook for Lawyers

This week on The Art of Lawyering Podcast I'm pleased to have Adam Krause join me. Adam is not just a member of Law Firm Confidential, he's also an up and coming Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer. After starting his personal injury law firm less than a year ago he's already cemented himself in the community and is on his way to a stellar start to his career. To hear all about Adam's journey, including how he signed up more than 400 people to a mass tort case, received a referral for a $100,000 personal injury claim from another personal injury lawyer and why he decided to start his personal injury law firm right out of law school, you'll have to tune in! Show Resources Law Firm Confidential Krause and Kinsman Book Recommendation: Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Recommendation: Virtual Freedom

Pricing your legal services so you can actually get clients is tough. It might be one of the toughest things when it comes to starting a law firm and marketing your law firm. It's tough because we don't really know what are services are worth. There are few fixed costs and there are few instances when someone actually gets money because of what you do (and in those cases the fees are fixed - contingency cases). Here are 5 Strategies for Pricing Your Legal Services. If you want to know what those strategies are, listen to the podcast! Go Low; Go High; Go in the Middle; Differentiate on Terms; and Learn How to Demonstrate Value Show Resources http://theartoflawyering.com/newsletter S.P.I.N. Selling by Neil Rackman

This is a pretty cool episode of The Art of Lawyering Podcast. Usually I talk to high performing law firm owners about how to start a law firm and law firm marketing, but rarely do I come across a guy who's attitude is "screw it, let's do it." Steve is the epitome of that, and he drops hints on his philosophy time and time again in our interview. The bottom line is, if you want to succeed as a law firm owner, it won't hurt to follow the exact blueprint Steve lays out for you. To get the full scoop, just listen to the podcast! Show Resources The Art of Lawyering Podcast 007: Scott Weitz Washington Law Center Book Recommendation: How to Start & Build a Law Practice Leave a Comment! What did you think of the show? Let me know!