Maximum Lawyer

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  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Diversify or Die: How One PI Lawyer Is Future-Proofing His Firm with Josh Stein

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner looking for some advice on running a successful firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson engages in a conversation with Josh Stein, a personal injury lawyer, about the evolving landscape of personal injury law and the challenges of running a law firm.  Running a law firm is a challenging task even for seasoned attorneys. Josh speaks to the benefits of working alongside a mentor to help navigate the journey of firm ownership. Law school will not teach you the business side of things, which is what Josh learned from his mentor. Whether it be learning how to work with a client, going through audits or mastering the art of tax season, a mentor is crucial to learning the ropes and running a successful law firm. Authenticity is an important trait to have as an attorney. Being true to yourself as a person will translate in how you work with clients. When informing clients about their cases, especially if they are calling to inquire about their situation, be upfront and honest about how you can help (if you can help at all) and let them know how things will play out. This will help the client in the long run and save both of you a lot of time. Listen in to learn more! Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. 03:36 Timing of Starting a Firm  10:09 Building a Professional Network  13:07 Competition in Personal Injury Law  28:10 Social Media Strategies 36:39 Happiness in Practice  50:00 Case Management Systems  Connect with Josh: Website InstagramLinkedin

    1h 11m
  2. EOS, Ego, and the Power of Speaking Up with Brett Stewart

    15 APR

    EOS, Ego, and the Power of Speaking Up with Brett Stewart

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking to learn from another lawyer about lessons learned in the legal space? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, host Tyson Mutrux interviews Brett Stewart about his career journey, highlighting both his successes and failures. Brett shares valuable insights into the risks he took in business, the challenges of leadership, and the importance of fostering a healthy team environment.  Brett chats about the need to create a healthy team for a successful law firm. A healthy team has good conflict where people can share ideas and there is a sense of security where leaders will appreciate the feedback or thoughts of those under them. Another thing to consider is to establish team roles and who should do what. It is important to understand from the perspective of the owner how you want your team to look. Consult those on the team to get opinions on who should be responsible for what and how the team should function. It is best to do this collaboratively to ensure everyone is happy and knows their roles. Using EOS systems is an integral part of running a successful firm. It is important to figure out how to use a system to fit your goals, without weakening it. EOS can make complicated systems or processes a lot easier, but it shouldn't be used to manage or control every part of your firm. Brett shares how EOS should be used to shine a light on the important things that need it and your staff should manage everything else. Listen in to learn more! 01:34 Risks in Business Decisions  05:40 Consequences of Business Decisions  07:30 Building a Healthy Team  12:00 Team Decision-Making Process  15:34 Team Values and Characteristics  18:13 Identifying Table Stakes Values  26:23 Complexity in Multi-Niche Businesses 33:02 Focus System of EOS  36:17 Time Management in Meetings  49:01 Managing Depression and Work  Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    1h 9m
  3. How to Build a Network That Fuels Your Firm with Alycia Vail Taylor

    8 APR

    How to Build a Network That Fuels Your Firm with Alycia Vail Taylor

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE. Are you a lawyer who is looking for advice on starting a firm? In this insightful episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, Tyson engages in a discussion with Alycia Vail Taylor, founder of the law firm, Avail. Alycia shares her journey and innovative strategies for standing out in the crowded legal marketplace.  Alycia shares some misconceptions of working in the legal field. One of them is that lawyers are greedy and only want to work to make money. But, for Alycia she came to the realization that it is possible and sometimes needed to be accessible to your clients to ensure they get the support they need during stressful times. This could be monetary or adjusting your working style. Alycia embeds community and service into her firm’s mission to ensure those in her community can make connections and network for other services. Alycia and Tyson chat about marketing across different legal practices. Marketing for different practice areas can be tough and very time consuming to ensure you are reaching a wide range of people. It does involve utilizing multiple social media platforms to reach different audiences. Since Alycia has a community based model, it helps to get the word out there through community partners on what the firm offers. Take a listen to learn more! 05:30 Advice for Law Students 14:45 Revenue Generation for Law Firms  16:07 Potential Subscription Model for Clients  22:09 Health and Wellness Importance 26:08 Virtual Firm Services  35:10 Marketing for Multiple Practice Areas  45:25 Managing a Law Firm Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Alycia: Website  Website Instagram  Facebook Linkedin  Youtube TikTok

    1h 16m
  4. Resilience, Empathy, and the Business of Family Law with Tarl Johnson

    1 APR

    Resilience, Empathy, and the Business of Family Law with Tarl Johnson

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you an attorney looking for advice on growth and perspective? In this podcast episode, Tyson interviews Tarl Johnson, a family law attorney about the journey from experiencing childhood trauma to building a successful career as a lawyer and the ethical dilemmas in family law. Family law can come with a lot of challenges for an attorney, especially dealing with contentious situations and clients. Tarl chats about the importance of being honest with clients, coming from someone who experienced a traumatic childhood. For Tarl, his traumatic childhood led to the need to be ethical when it comes to dealing with clients and sometimes it includes telling someone he is not the best fit to represent them. It is important to practice law while staying true and accountable to yourself, especially if something goes against your better judgement or ethical standards. Tarl provides some insights on the best strategies to grow as an attorney and a firm. Tarl advises attorneys and small firms alike to be careful who they connect with and to know their worth. It is important to not be shortsighted in your future. For attorneys who are looking to make a lot of money, it is important to consider the aspects that come with that, which include heavier workloads and increased demand. Take a listen to learn more from Tarl Johnson. 00:53 Identifying the 'Monsters'  09:13 Background and Family Trauma 14:43 Processing Childhood Trauma 19:29 The Importance of Self-Care  24:13 Passion vs. Skill Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.  Connect with Tarl: Website  Facebook X  LinkedinYoutube

    58 min

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