Your Profitable Law Firm

Kelley Brubaker
Your Profitable Law Firm

Guiding law firms to overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 and thriving lives 😎 This is your source of business insights and money mindset with a little bit of humor tossed in. Hosted by Kelley Brubaker, CPA who is a business advisor and entrepreneur. Kelley knows there is an easier way to make money as a small business owner and that's what she's here to help you do.

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep 102 | Running a Financially Sound Law Firm: Key Insights from Industry Experts

    Financial Strategies for a Profitable Law Firm: Key Tips & Best Practices In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, Kelley Brubaker shares insights from a recent Affinipay-sponsored webinar on running a financially sound law firm. Along with legal insight strategist Nikki Black and Red Cave Law Firm Consulting founder Jared Correia, they explore essential financial strategies for law firms. The discussion covers key financial metrics, expense management techniques, best practices for bookkeeping, and preparations for economic downturns. Packed with valuable advice for law firm owners, this episode is a must-watch for those looking to enhance profitability and efficiency. 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio 🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

    24 min
  2. APR 9

    Ep 101 | Building Your Law Firm's Success: Why You Need a Board of Directors

    Why Your Law Firm Needs a Board of Directors: Steps to Build One In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker explains why every law firm, regardless of size, should consider establishing a board of directors or an advisory board. She emphasizes the benefits such as better decision-making, expanded networks, and enhanced accountability. The episode also provides practical advice on how to set up and run an effective board, the types of boards that exist, and how to choose the right members. Real-world examples are shared to illustrate the positive impact a board can have on a law firm's growth and success. 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio 🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

    18 min
  3. APR 2

    Ep 100 | Celebrating Our 100th Episode: 100 Essential Tips for a Profitable Law Firm

    Welcome to the 100th episode of the 'Your Profitable Law Firm' podcast! Join host Kelley Brubaker as she shares 100 practical tips for building and sustaining a thriving law firm. From financial management and client relations to marketing and risk management, this episode covers it all. Access the downloadable PDF with all the tips, and discover how to transform legal expertise into business success here: 100 Tips Download Don't miss out on this treasure trove of insights designed to help attorneys and law firm owners scale their practices. Join our community at Profit Scale Thrive for continued support and resources. 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio 🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits #100 #milestone

    14 min
  4. MAR 26

    Ep 99 | I Owe How Much In Taxes?! Where Did My Profit Go?!

    Understanding Financial Statements: Why Your Profit Doesn't Equal Cash in Bank In this episode of 'Your Profitable Law Firm' podcast, Kelley explains the common discrepancy between reported profits and actual cash in the bank for law firm owners. She discusses the three critical financial statements—profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flow—that law firm owners need to understand to manage their finances effectively. By using a real-life example, Kelley provides insights into where your profits might be going, such as owner distributions, debt payments, and asset purchases. She also offers practical tips on reviewing financial statements, planning for tax payments, and managing cash flow to ensure a financially healthy firm. 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio 🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits #MillionDollarLawFirm

    13 min
  5. MAR 19

    Ep 98 | Big Thinking Strategies with Andrea Liebross

    Effective Strategies for Scaling Your Small Law Firm with Andrea Liebross In this insightful episode of 'Your Profitable Law Firm Podcast,' host Kelley Brubaker sits down with Andrea Liebross, best-selling author of 'She Thinks Big' and host of the podcast by the same name. Andrea shares her expertise on empowering women to think bigger and implement actionable strategies to transform their businesses. Together, they explore the common challenges faced by law firm owners, how to overcome limiting beliefs, and the importance of building a personal board of directors for better support and accountability. They also talk about embracing uncertainty and the significance of massive action steps. This episode is packed with valuable advice for managing and growing a small law firm effectively. Contact Andrea: ⓕ https://facebook.com/andrealiebrosscoaching/ 🅾 https://www.instagram.com/andrea.liebross.coaching/ 🇮🇳 https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-liebross/ ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0-A88LuOgOREiyvauWSdQ 📌 https://www.pinterest.com/liebross 🌟All the links: https://andrealiebross.com/links/ 🌟Andrea's Vision Into Action Intensive: https://andrealiebross.com/vision-into-action-intensive/ 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio 🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits #MillionDollarLawFirm #shethinksbig

    40 min
  6. MAR 12

    Ep 97 | Unlocking Cash In Your Law Firm

    Mastering Lockup: Increase Cash Flow in Your Law Firm! Join Kelley Brubaker on 'Your Profitable Law Firm Podcast' for an essential episode on understanding and optimizing lockup—a key financial metric that measures the time it takes for your firm to convert work into cash. Learn how to reduce your lockup period, enhance cash flow, and improve your firm’s financial health. Discover strategies to expedite billing, shorten debtor days, and leverage technology for seamless billing processes. Whether you're running a small or mid-sized law firm, this episode provides actionable insights to help you achieve lasting profitability and sustainable growth. 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits #MillionDollarLawFirm #lockup #unlockyourcash

    17 min
  7. MAR 5

    Ep 96 | Protecting Your Law Firm: 831(b) and Tax Strategy Insights with Van Carlson

    Unlocking Financial Security for Law Firms: Exploring 831(b) Plans with Van Carlson In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm Podcast, host Kelley Brubaker welcomes Van Carlson, founder and CEO of SRA 831(b) Admin. They discuss the inevitability of risks in business, from economic downturns to unforeseen pandemics, and introduce 831(b) plans as a strategic tool. Learn how these plans can provide financial security, significant tax advantages, and better risk management for law firm owners. The conversation also looks at the importance of risk financing and practical steps to implement 831(b) plans. Ideal for law firm owners looking for innovative ways to protect their business and scale profitably. ✨ To reach Van directly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancarlson/ Website: https://www.831b.com/ 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://calendly.com/kelley-profitscalethrive/curiosity-call-kelley 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social #attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits #MillionDollarLawFirm #831b #beyourowninsurance

    37 min
  8. FEB 26

    Ep 95 | How to Use AI Tools to Transform Your Law Firm: A Practical Guide

    Learn how the use of tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity can save time and money in running a law firm more efficiently. Kelley will be speaking about financial wellness for law firms. Register here: https://affinipay.zoom.us/webinar/register/4817392204768/WN_E9QhCowZTGWqez4C9RVIIQ#/registration Prompts mentioned in this episode: Setup Your Background And Goals I am a [practice area] attorney running a [size] law firm in [location]. I need assistance with [specific task, such as client communication, marketing, operations, legal content, etc.]. My audience includes [target clients, e.g., small business owners, families, injured individuals]. Please generate [type of content: email sequence, checklist, internal policy, etc.] that is [tone/style: professional, approachable, persuasive, etc.] and formatted for [platform: website, LinkedIn, Instagram, internal use, etc.]. The goal is to [objective, such as educate potential clients, convert leads, improve efficiency, reduce client confusion, etc.]. Please follow these additional guidelines: [any specific requirements, such as reading level, word count, structure, examples, case studies, etc.].Creating Better Legal Content Give me a list of common questions asked about wills for Ohio residents. Create a list of common estate planning mistakes clients should avoid.Making Your Law Firm Run Smoother Create a checklist for onboarding a new client in a family law practice. Give me the 5 KPIs I should be tracking to grow my solo law firm.Helping With Hiring and Team Management Write a job description for a part-time legal assistant in a small immigration law firm. Generate five interview questions to assess a paralegal’s organizational skills.Marketing Your Law Firm with AI Write an Facebook caption for a post about common misconceptions in personal injury cases. Create an email campaign promoting a free estate planning seminar.Improving Client Communication Draft a professional but firm response to a client asking for a refund on a non-refundable retainer. Write a script for explaining hourly billing versus flat fees in a way that’s easy for clients to understand.Assist With Business Strategy Explain why I should know my break-even point and how I can calculate it for my firm. List five strategies to increase profitability in a small law firm that practices environmental law in Colorado.Using AI for Legal Research and Case Preparation Explain the legal concept of 'piercing the corporate veil' in simple terms. Pretend you are an opposing counsel in a personal injury deposition. Ask me five tough questions about liability, and I will respond as if I were my client.Creating Better Forms Draft a client intake form for a divorce law firm Create a simple lead capture form for my firm's website.Growing Your Practice with Lead Generation Create a downloadable checklist for '10 Things to Do After a Car Accident' that I can use to attract potential clients for my personal injury law firm. Write a five-email nurture sequence for leads who download my estate planning guide. The goal is to educate them and encourage them to book a consultation. 🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://hello.profitscalethrive.com/public/appointment-scheduler/63dd4b35e18124affefa8ffa/schedule 🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/kelleybrubaker.bsky.social

    13 min
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    Guiding law firms to overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 and thriving lives 😎 This is your source of business insights and money mindset with a little bit of humor tossed in. Hosted by Kelley Brubaker, CPA who is a business advisor and entrepreneur. Kelley knows there is an easier way to make money as a small business owner and that's what she's here to help you do.

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