Maximum Lawyer

Maximum Lawyer

Are you running or starting your own law firm? This is your podcast.

  1. 18 HR AGO

    Never Multiply by Zero with Tyson Mutrux

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking for some advice on how to maintain a successful law firm? In this episode of "Maximum Lawyer," host Tyson explores the concept of "never multiplying by zero," inspired by Chris Williamson. Tyson applies this mathematical principle, in four ways to law firms.  This concept means that anything multiplied by zero always equals zero. As it relates to law firms in particular, a “zero” will cancel out everything else. For example, if a law firm is doing exceptionally well, but there is one area or team that is dropping the ball, it can negate all the hard work the firm is doing.  When it comes to clients, many will disregard all the great things you did with their case if you failed or underperformed in one area. This rule drives home the idea that as a lawyer, you need to avoid pitfalls instead of amplifying successes every time. This concept can also be used when talking about client neglect. Clients bring in the business, money and success for a firm. Without clients, a firm would cease to exist. It is important to ensure you are communicating with clients and meeting their expectations. Focus on maintaining the clients you have instead of trying to sign new clients.This will ensure clients are happy and that they refer people to you. Listen in to learn more! 2:09 How a single critical area of failure can negate a law firm's successes3:16 The need to focus on avoiding pitfalls 7:08 How ignoring client needs can potentially damage a firm’s reputation18:29 How clear goals help in making informed decisions Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    21 min
  2. Content That Converts: How to Build a Social Media Strategy for Your Law Firm with Rob Freund

    4 DAYS AGO

    Content That Converts: How to Build a Social Media Strategy for Your Law Firm with Rob Freund

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a lawyer who wants to work in social media or with influencers? In this episode, Tyson Mutrux interviews Rob Freund, who specializes in influencer marketing and legal compliance. They discuss the intricacies of advertising regulations, and the challenges brands face when working with influencers.  Rob and Tyson talk about how lawyers can implement social media within their work. The easiest way to do this is by posting information that current or past clients have struggled with or a piece of legal information that you think members of the public would like to know. You can relate it back to a pop culture issue or current event happening. Most people enjoy keeping up with pop culture or current events, so linking it back to law can peak people’s interest. Working with influencers as a lawyer can be a difficult thing to navigate. For lawyers, it is important to train your influencer on what their legal obligations are as it relates to disclosures and to have a monitoring program in place to help ensure the rules are being followed. Ensure to include this information in any contract with an influencer, so you as a lawyer are protected. Take a listen to learn more! 04:04 Rob's Social Media Strategy 10:47 Goals of Social Media Posting 12:14 Working with Influencers vs. Brands  14:21 Common Legal Pitfalls in Influencer Marketing 39:17 Deep Fakes and Legal Risks 43:33 AI and Future Litigation  Connect with Rob: WebsiteX Linkedin   Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    1h 4m
  3. How Can Lawyers Balance Leadership and Family Life? with Tiffany Webber

    10 DEC

    How Can Lawyers Balance Leadership and Family Life? with Tiffany Webber

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a business owner who is looking for advice on how to better run your firm? In this episode, Tyson Mutrux chats with Tiffany Webber, a lawyer and firm leader about navigating the complexities of running a law firm while balancing a personal life. Tiffany speaks to some of the challenges she has faced while running a small organization. One of these challenges is having an open door policy with staff, where nothing can get done because there are always questions and concerns brought to her attention. Mitigating this for Tiffany involves setting boundaries with staff and saying no to things. Running a business involves staying connected with employees and ensuring they are set up for success. For Tiffany, it is important to know who fits best for your business and taking action to replace people if needed to make sure your business doesn't suffer due to underperformance. This also helps support staff who work hard and reward them for doing good work. It is also important to balance employee retention and happiness with good, effective client service so business is always prospering. Listen in to learn more! 02:11 Desire for Growth vs. Escape  05:23 Setting Boundaries for Personal Time  10:02 Challenges of General Practice Firms  11:43 Motivation for Joining the Firm  15:30 Desire to Fix Systems  18:23 Making Tough Calls  Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Tiffany: Website  Instagram Facebook Linkedin  Youtube

    1h 13m
  4. The Best Lessons Learned from Partnership Breakups and Fitness Transformations with Christopher Nicolaysen

    3 DEC

    The Best Lessons Learned from Partnership Breakups and Fitness Transformations with Christopher Nicolaysen

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a lawyer looking for some advice on personal and professional growth? In this podcast episode, host Tyson Mutrux engages in a deep conversation with Christopher Nicolaysen about personal and professional growth.  Christopher provides some insight on the challenges of achieving both personal and professional goals through fighting through the boring stages of achieving those goals. Whether you are working on your fitness or wanting to open up a firm, it is the boring, everyday tasks that will get you to those goals. For example, eating the boring, healthy food and committing to working out at the gym are the things that will get you to those fitness goals. As it relates to the legal space, Christopher and Tyson chat about the importance of strong partnerships in a law firm. Blame can be a huge issue that leads to the end of both professional and personal relationships. It is fine to blame no one in some situations so people’s feelings are not hurt and those relationships can stand strong. It is important to assess a situation to determine if blame needs to be made or if something happened as a result of the business. Take a listen to learn more! 03:03 Data-Driven Approach  08:30 Long-term Fitness Mindset 11:23 Partnership Breakup Discussion  14:06 Molding a Partner's Vision  20:16 Misaligned Expectations  21:55 Confronting Difficult Conversations Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.  Connect with Chris: Website Instagram  Facebook  Linkedin  Youtube X

    1h 2m
  5. Navigating the Challenges of a Niche Market with Ashley Garbe Smith

    26 NOV

    Navigating the Challenges of a Niche Market with Ashley Garbe Smith

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a lawyer who is looking for some advice on starting a firm? In this episode, Tyson interviews Ashley Garbe Smith, an attorney and founder of AGS Law, which specializes in dental transitions. Ashley shares her journey of starting her law firm during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Ashley provides some insights on the benefits and lessons learned from narrowing a practice as it relates to running a law firm. For Ashley, who used to work in the dental field, niching down in the legal space to do dental transitions was a familiar thing. For those who are hoping to narrow down a practice field, it is good to think about areas you already have expertise in. Did you focus on a specific practice in law school? Did you spend a year articling for a specific lawyer and learned the ins and outs of that field? Play to your strengths when you are thinking about narrowing or niching down your firm. It is no surprise that lawyers are very busy and suffer from burnout quickly. Ashley and Tyson chat about the importance of self care for lawyers. Most lawyers wear many hats and dedicating time to self care will not only allow you to last longer in the business but have a better outlook on life. Schedule self care into your busy calendar and make it known to your colleagues the importance of it. This can help you stay on track to dedicating time to it and show others that it matters to you so they respect that time. Listen in to learn more from Ashley! 03:01 Niche Practice Area Dynamics  04:58 Client Expectations in Niching  05:50 Benefits of Specialization  12:04 Challenges in Valuing Law Firms  13:08 Importance of Self-Care  Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Ashley: Website Instagram  Facebook  LinkedIn

    1h 7m

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