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The Beyond Billables Podcast exists to empower existing and aspiring lawyers and legal services professionals to grow better businesses, better careers and lead better lives. With a range of experts covering everything from marketing and growth, to brand and marketing, all the way to business psychology and leadership; this is a must listen for the entire legal industry. Join us and our host Mike to start building both the career and life you really want.

  1. 11/03/2025

    Caralee Fontenele - Law firm owner and Founder of Scaleable Law

    Today, our good friend (and powerhouse business mogul), Caralee Fontenele, joins us on the show. Caralee is the director of Scalable Law, a firm helping lawyers grow their business to new heights. She is also the director of Collective Family Law, founded in 2008. But wait – there's more. When she isn't busy running her two firms, Caralee is also a successful podcast host, author, and co-ordinator of business conference Law Biz Con and retreats! Like we said, powerhouse.  During the show, we discuss: How Caralee grew her law firm to multiple 7-figures Why she stated and grew Scaleable law and Caralee's passion for helping other law firms owners The importance of repeatable, scalable process and why that is the secret to a better firm The power of shared experience and enjoying the journey with other business owners Legal and content marketing, podcasting and trying new things Taking the plunge growing the business internationally  Why LawBiz Con was so successful in year 1 and what is to come in year 2 Managing the juggle of family life with multiple businesses

    45 min
  2. Mollie Tregillis - Coach, mentor, founder, ex-lawyer and corporate executive!

    11/02/2025

    Mollie Tregillis - Coach, mentor, founder, ex-lawyer and corporate executive!

    Our guest this week, Mollie Tregillis, coaches clever women to reconnect with themselves and find their own unique ways to thrive in work and life.  Mollie is also a facilitator, strategic advisor, former lawyer, and legal operations director – she's impressively worn many hats in the last few years, with all of her experience driving her passion to help other women.  On the show, we discuss - Pursuing a career in law and legal operations - What are legal operations, and how can they empower law firms - Stress, anxiety, overwhelm and overwork - Taking big career leaps - Fear of publishing and perfectionism

    52 min
  3. Celeste Norman - Founder of Rayne Legal

    27/01/2025

    Celeste Norman - Founder of Rayne Legal

    Fractional GCs are the rage right now. My awesome guest this week, Celeste Norman, happens to be one of the best!    Celeste owns Rayne Legal, a law firm delivering fractional legal, risk, compliance, and governance to financial services firms. Not just a great lawyer, Celeste deeply understands all commercial drivers of financial services businesses and has set out to create a business to help them launch and grow – in what is a pretty tough regulatory environment.    On the show, we discuss:   What is a fractional GC? Starting your own firm Focusing on your key clients' problems Being proactive and entrepreneurial  Positioning yourself as a trusted expert from the outset Juggling law with being a busy parent The Risk Reward Podcast

    48 min

  4. 13/08/2024

    Nobody Ever Changed The World By Staying Quiet with Sally Prosser

    Meet voice coach and public speaking sensation, Sally Prosser.  Sally's mission is simple: to help business owners find their authentic voice, speak with confidence, and land their message clearly.  With several impressive qualifications, including a licentiate diploma in speech & drama teaching, and a bachelor of laws and media communication (majoring in journalism); Sally is more than experienced when it comes to strategic speech. She even spent 8+ years as a TV and radio news reporter for several major networks! On today's show, you will learn: How Sally grew a great personal brand and built an international business on LinkedIn, Tik Tok and Instagram  How to improve your communication to make a greater impact when it's needed How to overcome the communication mental hurdles, manage stress and deal with stage fright  Practical ways to better communicate and hold attention How to empower your team and give them confidence in presenting  Thanks for joining us, Sally!

    45 min

  5. 01/08/2024

    Look Good, Feel Good - Elevating Business with Incredible Imagery That Comes From the Heart with Kate Karanges

    If done well and from an authentic place, imagery can completely change the perception and success of your business.  Today, we host the brilliant Kate Karanges, owner of imagery and production agency The Latest. For full disclosure, Kate has taken our images for the last few years – and has also worked with our clients – so we know how significant the impact of her images can be.  This episode, however, is about more than just pretty photos. Kate explains why brand and strategy are vital for professional firms to differentiate themselves from competitors. It isn't just about landing more work; but increasing relatability and trustworthiness. In the end, a trustworthy brand converts more clients and creates a stronger team.  On today's show, you will learn: How to use imagery better to stand out from your competitors  Why you need a clear strategy and great branding to complement your imagery  How to get better results from your social media efforts The time and work it takes to make one beautiful image  Why excellence matters and how to continually pursue it and test yourself  Why you need to be kind to yourself as a business owner How to manage your expectations and maintain a long-term outlook  Managing the family juggle and running a business as a parent    Thanks for joining us, Kate!    At Beyond Billables, we help professional firms with their brand, marketing, and overall strategy. Check us out at https://www.beyondbillables.com/

    52 min

  6. 22/07/2024

    LinkedIn Secrets to Growing a Successful Firm with John Farren

    Meet John Farren, Partner and Co-Founder of Farren McRae Workplace Lawyers & Consultants – and one of the very best lawyers on LinkedIn! As a leading employment lawyer, John saw the opportunity LinkedIn presented to build relationships and leverage his time. Since then, he has made LinkedIn central to his business success.  John has quite the story, from professional trumpet player to business owner and now leading employment lawyer. John shares openly why he thinks other lawyers need to fully embrace their own stories. What makes John's approach to LinkedIn so noteworthy, is that it is achievable for anyone willing to put in the work. We delve into his strategy, his content creation process, and how others like you can start reaping LinkedIn success.  During the show, you will learn about: How over 50% of John's leads originate from LinkedIn, Practical strategies to grow on LinkedIn for all professionals, Content ideas and batching content, How firms can empower their people to grow their brands, How John and his partner Alison have created a firm culture that rewards success, Why their firm focusses on senior practitioners,  Finances and cash flow, Meditation and exercise   Thanks for joining us, John!

    41 min

  7. 12/07/2024

    Grow your business with online advertising - Key insights from a leading advertising agency

    How come some businesses can scale, and others can't? Have you thought about advertising, but found it all too complex? On today's show, I sat down with Lauren Swidenbank, Founder of Cali Social and owner of Collabosaurus.    Lauren is truly a guru of all things online advertising, so I was excited to pick her brain on your behalf over Google Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn ads and everything in between. We discussed how critical strategy is, the role of content and your wider brand, and how to measure success. Lauren walked me through each step of the process in determining what type of advertising strategy could work, and highlighted some of the key differences between platforms that business owners need to know.    Today you'll learn:   The key basics of Google Search ads and what you need to know The type of ads she uses now to promote Cali Social How Cali Social used advertising to expand internationally  How to evaluate whether an ad campaign is working The importance of strategy and getting your messaging right Why a good ad campaign can take time to bare fruit and the key time frames to be aware of The power of collaboration and how Collabosaurus empowers businesses of all sizes The role of AI in online advertising now and into the future  How Lauren manages to run two businesses and the habits she has had to develop to stay healthy and well.    Thanks for joining us, Lauren!    To find out more about how we help professional services firms with their brand and marketing strategy, brand design, websites and content creation check us out at https://www.beyondbillables.com/

    53 min
  8. Building incredible teams - The power of amazing culture with Leanne Hughes

    03/07/2024

    Building incredible teams - The power of amazing culture with Leanne Hughes

    Meet Leanne Hughes, self-proclaimed 'thought breeder'; successful business strategist, author and podcaster! Leanne's biggest focus? To have a great business, you need a great team – and Leanne is an expert in helping grow them.  With a background in psychology, and experience working for a range of organisations; Leanne set out on her own as a consultant in 2019 and hasn't looked back. Her joy lies in helping everyday people create extraordinary experiences – for themselves, their teams, and their businesses and communities. Leanne offers 1-1 training with businesses, as well as courses and public speaking appearances.  On today's show, you will learn: - How to identify organisational and cultural issues in your business that are costing you money; - Practical steps to build a great team culture and process; - How Leanne has used LinkedIn to build an international personal brand where 80% of her work is overseas; - Why you should think about starting a podcast and writing a book; - The surprising difference becoming a published author can make;  - How to lean into your strengths and forget about the "haters"; - How great teams "market" themselves internally in organisations; - The power of "frentors" and why business leaders need to lean on their peers.  We're so grateful to have you join us, Leanne!

    39 min
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The Beyond Billables Podcast exists to empower existing and aspiring lawyers and legal services professionals to grow better businesses, better careers and lead better lives. With a range of experts covering everything from marketing and growth, to brand and marketing, all the way to business psychology and leadership; this is a must listen for the entire legal industry. Join us and our host Mike to start building both the career and life you really want.

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  • Création
    Beyond Billables
  • Années d’activité
    2017 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    100
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
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