The Lawyers Podcast

Awais ul Haq
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Welcome to The Lawyer Podcast, the show for legal leaders who are building the future of the industry. Being a great lawyer is different from running a great law firm. On this show, we move beyond case law to discuss the business of law. We interview managing partners, general counsels, and industry innovators about scaling operations, leveraging technology, and mastering leadership. Whether you are looking to streamline your intake, hire better associates, or simply grow your revenue, The Lawyer Podcast gives you the playbook. Hosted by Awais Haq.

  1. Oct 24

    Why Your Law Firm Needs a YouTube Channel | With Ron Desi

    Are you a lawyer or business owner who feels terrified of stepping in front of a camera? In this episode, expert Ron Desi joins us to share practical ways to overcome camera anxiety and build a powerful video marketing strategy. We explore why most law firms fail to stay consistent on YouTube and how establishing a reliable system completely transforms your online reach. You will discover whether fancy editing is actually necessary, how to find endless unique content ideas, and why chasing massive view counts is a total trap when your ultimate goal is client conversion. Learn how even a video with very few views can bring in high-value clients if you focus on empathy, consistency, and proper tracking. Tune in to find out how to turn simple educational videos into a steady stream of valuable leads. Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:42 - Meet Ron Desi1:40 - Camera anxiety5:42 - Empathy on camera9:18 - Video editing13:20 - Standing out16:38 - Content systems24:24 - Ads vs. video28:26 - Finding topics32:26 - Why views do not matter Resources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/4f3uvxjk📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/2nunat3n💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthAbout the GuestRon Desi is the founder of Growth Vids. He helps law firms and professional organizations manage their entire YouTube strategy, handling everything from topic selection and scriptwriting to acting as on-camera talent and publishing. You can find Ron at:https://growthvids.com/About the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.#LawFirmMarketing #YouTubeStrategy #VideoMarketing #LegalMarketing #GrowthVids

  2. Oct 17

    Why Law Firms Need Data-Driven Marketing | With Phil Crowley

    In this conversation, Awais sits down with corporate attorney and startup expert Phil Crowley to dive deep into legal practice, modern digital marketing, and business management backed by data. Phil shares his strategies on how small law firms and tech start-ups can use dynamic number insertion, CRM automation, and high-value content creation to attract global clients without relying only on traditional referrals. You will discover how to go from traditional law to building a specialized practice, master the art of client intake and sales psychology, and implement key performance indicators to scale in a more efficient manner. Phil also shares his five main principles for achieving long-term success in both business and life. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a tech innovator, or a professional looking to scale your practice, you will walk away from this episode with insights you can immediately put into practiceTimestamps- 00:00 Introduction- 00:55 Tracking Marketing Channels- 05:25 SEO and AI Overviews- 09:55 CRM and Practice Management- 14:55 Client Intake Process- 17:55 Sales Psychology- 25:50 Choosing a Niche- 28:50 Specialization vs Starting Out- 30:59 Five Principles for Success- 35:02 Phil's Book and ClosingResources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/5n9ak5m7📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/5yk5e5rv💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthAbout the GuestPhil Crowley is the founder and managing partner of Crowley Law LLC, a corporate law firm with offices in New Jersey and New York. The firm specializes in emerging technology and life science startups. A unique background as a former research physicist and decades of experience working in Wall Street law firms and the corporate legal department of Johnson & Johnson, Phil brings his expertise to helping innovators protect and grow their businesses. He is also the author of the book Avoid Start-up Failure.About the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.#TechStartups #CorporateLaw #LegalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #StartupAdvice #LawFirmManagement #AIinMarketing

  3. Oct 10

    From Articling to Managing Partner | With Max Chaudhary

    Welcome back to another episode of The Lawyers Podcast. In this conversation, we sit down with Max Chery, a prominent Canadian immigration lawyer and the very first guest to ever appear on the show. Join us as Max shares practical advice on running a modern law firm, covering topics like choosing a practice area, handling economic shifts, navigating client intake, using AI receptionists, and tracking marketing returns. Timestamps0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Choosing a Niche 3:01 - Why Immigration Law 9:00 - AI and Client Intake 16:30 - Tracking Leads 18:59 - Client Lifetime Value 23:22 - Newsletters and Community 29:24 - YouTube Strategy 37:44 - Closing Thoughts Resources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/28fhv4tt📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/yt8zhvvx💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowth About the GuestMax Chaudhary is an experienced immigration lawyer who runs a large and prominent law firm in Canada. With over 35 years in the legal field, he offers expert insights on adapting to industry changes, managing administrative litigation, and building a sustainable practice. About the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.#LawyersPodcast #LawFirmMarketing #ImmigrationLaw #LegalTech #LawFirmGrowth #LawyerLife #LegalBusiness

  4. Oct 3

    How AI Is Disrupting 35 Years of Traditional Law | With Howard Ankin

    Discover how the practice of law has transformed over the last 35 years. In this compelling conversation, we explore the major shifts in legal marketing, the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional billing models, and why building genuine, long-term relationships matters more than ever in the personal injury sector. Whether you are an aspiring attorney or simply curious about the business side of law, this episode offers a rare look inside a multi-generational firm.Timestamps01:11 – Meet Howard Ankin 01:49 – The Baseball Collection 03:05 – Managing a 90-Person Firm 04:57 – 35 Years of Industry Changes 13:21 – Empathy and Automation 18:19 – Traditional vs. Digital Marketing 22:16 – The 47 Touchpoints Rule 27:07 – Client Lifetime Value 35:38 – The Ethics of Referrals

  5. Sep 26

    Why Trauma Informed Lawyering Matters | with Shannon Snedaker

    In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Snedaker, founder and managing partner of Snedaker Law. Shannon shares her individual journey from defending insurance companies to becoming a passionate advocate for personal injury victims, heavily influenced by her personal experiences growing up with a brother who had a severe disability. We discuss the critical importance of lawyering that is trauma-informed, building legal referral networks, and prioritizing human connection over automation in client intake.Timestamps- 00:00:01 Journey into personal injury law- 00:01:00 Early lessons in advocacy- 00:04:16 Insurance companies to representing victims- 00:05:51 Preparing them for testimony- 00:12:21 Attorney referral networks- 00:24:45 Empathy in client intake- 00:36:31 Introducing The Trauma AttorneyResources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthAbout the GuestShannon Snedaker is the founder and managing partner of Snedaker Law, a personal injury firm located in Lake Mary, Florida. Having spent the early years of her career defending major insurance companies, she uses that knowledge now to fight for injured individuals and victims of trauma. She is also the creator of The Trauma Attorney, where she educates legal professionals on trauma informed practices.About the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.#PersonalInjury #LawPodcast #TraumaInformedLaw #LegalMarketing #LawFirmGrowth #WomenInLaw

  6. Sep 19

    The Future of AI Phone Receptionists | With Eric Hoffman

    In this episode, the host talks with Eric, a lawyer who started a legal tech business called AI Esquire. They talk about what it is really like to build and run AI tools for law firms. Eric explains how his company helps law offices by using AI phone callers to answer calls after regular business hours, so the firms do not miss out on potential new clients. He shares the real difficulties of growing a small business, like finding the right people to hire, dealing with the rising prices of AI technology, and competing with cheaper alternatives from other countries.They also discuss whether law firms might start running their own AI software on local office computers to save money and protect client information. Eric addresses common worries that lawyers have about using AI, showing how phone systems can be carefully set up to sound caring and polite to callers in stressful situations. Lastly, he explains why taking the time to visit law offices in person to set up the software builds far more trust than just sending an email or doing a online video call.Timestamps- 00:00:01 - Introduction- 00:01:15 - Startup Growth- 00:05:27 - API Costs- 00:08:48 - AI Competition- 00:14:00 - Government Regulation- 00:20:02 - In-House AI- 00:24:31 - Tech Adoption- 00:28:29 - AI Receptionists- 00:32:07 - Voice Guardrails- 00:36:38 - Customer Support- 00:44:46 - Closing RemarksResources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthMeet the GuestEric is a lawyer who created a company called AI Esquire to fix everyday problems that law firms deal with. Because he worked as an attorney, he knows how busy law offices run and how important it is to answer client calls quickly. His company makes AI phone assistants that take calls after hours, ask basic questions to see if a caller has a real legal case, and save all the notes directly into the law firm's regular computer systems.Website: AIEsquire.ioContact: eric@aiesquire.ioMeet the HostAwais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms. Time Technologies helps firms grow through law firm digital marketing, automate their intake with law firm marketing automation and intake technology, and run smarter operations through legal workflow automation.

  7. Sep 12

    Why AI Can't Replace Your Intake Team | With Doug Vanatta

    In this episode, Awais Haq sits down with sales expert Doug Vanatta to break down how law firms can turn more phone calls into signed clients. They investigate the key differences between legal marketing and intake, explaining why relying only on AI automation can cost firms valuable business. Doug shares practical advice on building trust with callers on the worst day of their lives, setting up effective communication frameworks, following up fast, and spotting client red flags early on.Resources & Contact📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowthAbout the Guest Doug Venetta is an intake and sales coach who helps law firms convert more callers into long-term clients. With a strong background in ethical sales, Doug teaches attorneys and intake teams how to build trust early, improve response times, and grow their practices without spending extra money on marketing.About the Host Awais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms to help them automate intake, streamline legal workflows, and grow predictably.

  8. Sep 5

    LinkedIn for Lawyers (Without the Cold DMs) | With Daniel

    In this episode of The Lawyer Podcast, host Awais sits down with LinkedIn specialist Daniel to dismantle common social media myths and reveal how legal professionals can turn their profiles into real revenue drivers. They dive deep into why treating LinkedIn like traditional social media fails, how to optimize your profile for humans over algorithms, and the exact keyword strategy to attract valuable referral partners. Daniel shares his counterintuitive framework for direct outreach, explaining why success really only lies in shifting from "most connected" to "best connected", and why paid tools like Sales Navigator can actually harm your brand if misused. Tune in to discover how to spend less time posting content and more time building meaningful relationships that grow your practice. Resources & Contact 📥 Download Our High-Authority Growth Playbook: https://tinyurl.com/y8uk44fr 📊 Book a Strategic Law Firm Growth Audit: https://tinyurl.com/3k7dzhca 💼 Connect with Awais Haq on LinkedIn: /awaishaq-edtechgrowth About the Guest Daniel joined LinkedIn back in 2004 (practically prehistoric times in social media) and has spent over two decades turning the platform into a precise science. Rather than relying on the algorithm, spam outreach, or endless content schedules, Daniel helps legal and corporate professionals streamline their LinkedIn presence, optimize their existing networks, and convert connections into business revenue. About the Host Awais Haq is the CEO of Time Technologies LLC, a law firm marketing agency and legal tech partner built exclusively for U.S. law firms to help them automate intake, streamline legal workflows, and grow predictably.#LegalMarketing #LinkedInMarketing #LawFirmGrowth #TheLawyerPodcast #B2BNetworking #LegalTech #BusinessOfLaw #LinkedIn

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Welcome to The Lawyer Podcast, the show for legal leaders who are building the future of the industry. Being a great lawyer is different from running a great law firm. On this show, we move beyond case law to discuss the business of law. We interview managing partners, general counsels, and industry innovators about scaling operations, leveraging technology, and mastering leadership. Whether you are looking to streamline your intake, hire better associates, or simply grow your revenue, The Lawyer Podcast gives you the playbook. Hosted by Awais Haq.

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  • Creator
    Awais ul Haq
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    40
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