Maximum Lawyer

Tyson Mutrux

Maximum Lawyer is the podcast for law firm owners who want to scale with intention and build a business that works for their life. Hosted by Tyson Mutrux, each weekly episode features candid conversations with law firm owners, business experts, and industry leaders sharing real strategies and lessons learned in the trenches. If you're ready to grow your firm with less stress and more support, this is your next must listen. Subscribe today.

  1. How to Build a High-Impact Internship Program

    22H AGO

    How to Build a High-Impact Internship Program

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner looking to create an internship program? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Adam Rossen - a lawyer who founded his firm in 2008—shares the 15-year journey of developing a robust law firm internship program. The episode highlights lessons learned, the importance of mentorship, community impact, and practical advice for building effective internship programs, especially in the legal field.  Having a solid internship program can really make your law firm stand out and be something to use to attract and retain new talent. Adam speaks to some of the key things to have when formalizing a program. One thing to incorporate is speakers. This will create a real world experience for interns who can learn from the best. Adam had some judges speak to his summer interns this past year. Another component is having a summer book club which makes the program more formal and curriculum based. His students read a book on the federal criminal justice system, written by a judge. Adam and Tyson chat about how to recruit for an internship program. One thing a firm can do is create some marketing materials to promote the firm. If you have a good relationship with colleges and universities in your city, you can connect with them to help promote the program to their students. Something to consider, which is something Adam has done in his firm, is connect with criminal justice organizations to help recruit individuals who don't have a background in law to intern at the firm. These can be individuals who are looking for a change in career or who have been in contact with the law and want to work in the field. Listen in to learn more about creating a robust internship program! 4:04 Growth and Speaking to Students10:18 Formalizing A Program14:06 Program Structure & Recruitment  17:28 Advice for Starting an Internship Program20:27 Long-Term Impact & Networking  Connect with Adam: Website  Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    24 min
  2. Why “Fair” Rules Quietly Kill Performance

    2D AGO

    Why “Fair” Rules Quietly Kill Performance

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking for a tool to help support your staff and your business? In this episode of The Maximum Lawyer Podcast, host Tyson Mutrux shares his personal journey with the Kolbe assessment. Tyson discusses the differences between his initial and later Kolbe results and how understanding instinctive energy can improve leadership and team dynamics.  Tyson shares some insights on using the Kolbe assessment and his lessons learned. Kolbe measures how you instinctively take action when you are faced with an issue. Instincts are deep rooted and can change over time, which can lead to different scores for those that take the assessment. For law firm owners, many issues are people driven. This can range from someone not doing a good enough job or just causing problems for your firm. This is ultimately an alignment issue and the assessment can be used to decide how to restructure your firm to ensure people are working in ways that benefit themselves and the business. Depending on the assessment results, you might need to re-align roles with strengths. This can be challenging because you don’t want to change the way your firm runs. But, you can figure out how to align roles and strengths as much as possible to improve productivity. Look at how your firm operates, where people might need more support and find ways to shift your structure. This will improve happiness and uphold retention for your firm. Listen in to learn more! 5:56 Understanding What Kolbe Measures 11:25 Energy Placement vs. Preference17:53 Aligning Roles with Strengths 22:35 Reducing Friction and Improving Culture 28:41 Letting People Work Their Way Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.  Resources: Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

    28 min
  3. Why Most Law Firm Hires Fail in the First 90 Days

    5D AGO

    Why Most Law Firm Hires Fail in the First 90 Days

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner looking to hire new talent? In this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, host Tyson Mutrux explores the challenges law firms face when hiring and onboarding associate attorneys. Tyson discusses the need for documented standards, regular feedback, and patience, highlighting that onboarding is a long-term investment in future capacity—not instant output. Hiring for law firms can be challenging, but it is important to understand onboarding and to have realistic expectations. This includes the concept of output versus capacity. When you hire new attorneys, you are not seeing instant capacity or input. You are buying future capacity. A new associate needs time to understand your core values and both learn and unlearn certain skills and tools. As a law firm owner, it is important to give someone the space to grow into a successful attorney. Defining success is very important when hiring new attorneys, especially if you want to retain your talent. It is your responsibility to define what success looks like. Think about what it looks like at the 30, 60 and 180 day mark. If this is expressed to your new attorneys, you can work with them to ensure they meet that mark. It is also important to not move the goalpost at all. This can really lead to new hires losing confidence in their ability to do well, causing them to leave to find other opportunities.  Take a listen! 1:19 Expectations of Onboarding7:08 The First 30 Days in a New Role.14:14 The “Why” Behind Firm Processes18:55 Hiring Experienced Attorneys22:04 The Importance of Defining Success  Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    28 min
  4. Built for the Storm: How to Lead a Law Firm Through Uncertainty

    JAN 29

    Built for the Storm: How to Lead a Law Firm Through Uncertainty

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner who needs advice on leading a team in a crisis? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, attorney and law firm owner Tiffany Webber shares the profound personal and professional impact of her law partner’s sudden passing. She recounts the immediate aftermath, the challenges of leading her firm through crisis, and the lessons learned about resilience, leadership, and preparation.  Tiffany shares her insights on leading a firm amidst losing a loved one. One thing is having the skill to be calm under pressure. You can’t control when someone close to you passes, but you can control yourself and your reaction to something. As a lawyer, people come to you with answers, so it is important to know when to remain calm and collected. Another thing to have is a bias for action. Many people will sit back and analyze. They will wait to make a decision when they have received all the answers. But, in this field, you will never always have every piece of information. Sometimes, you need to make decisions in the moment with what you have. Having a good leadership team is crucial, especially when you as the owner have a lot of things on their plate. Other leaders in the firm can not only support you by taking on the additional load, but you can lean on them for support. Also, if you don't know something about a topic, having others as subject matter experts can be such an advantage. This also helps with succession planning, so someone can take over while you focus on other things. Listen in to learn more! 2:06 Survival Guide for a Crisis4:12 Bias for Action12:03 Facing Discomfort18:00 Creating a Good Leadership Team20:46 Letting the Right People In Connect with Tiffany: Website Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    24 min
  5. We Shut Down the Guild — Here’s Why

    JAN 27

    We Shut Down the Guild — Here’s Why

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you interested in learning about new changes for Maximum Lawyer? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson and Becca discuss the transformation of their legal entrepreneur community, rebranding from "The Guild" to "The Association by Maximum Lawyer". They highlight improved organization, distraction-free engagement, and enhanced member profiles.  Tyson and Becca discuss the reasons behind rebranding the Guild. The change has come from the changing needs of participants, the online space and how people are interacting and contributing in person. One major change, which is part of the change in name, is implementing quarterly coaches for members. This will allow for members to learn more from experts and develop stronger connections with other lawyers in the space. One great aspect of this change is the use of Circle, which is an engaging all in one platform for a community of people to share and connect. For The Association, users can DM each other and create in depth profiles. You are able to input as much information about yourself and others can see who you are and what you do. If you are a subject matter expert and people want to learn more, they can reach out through the platform. Listen in to learn more! 3:36 Rebranding The Guild 6:37 Quarterly Rotating Coaches 14:17 Circle’s Topic Rooms 18:48 Member Profiles & Networking 23:56 Crowdsourcing From Experts Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    30 min
  6. This One Shift Turns Average Employees Into Standouts

    JAN 24

    This One Shift Turns Average Employees Into Standouts

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you a law firm owner looking to create a better atmosphere for both your employees and clients? In this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, host Tyson Mutrux shares insights on the difference between what you do and how you do it, inspired by a Disney cast member who brought creativity and joy to his work. Tyson discusses the power of employee autonomy, mindset, and workplace culture. Tyson shares how to implement employee freedom within a firm. Nordstrom is a retailer that is notorious for having amazing customer service, in which their employees are able to go above and beyond for their customers. This is seen in their generous return policy. For Tyson, a great firm is one that gives their employees the opportunity to be the best person for their client. This could be providing them with a gift at the end of the case or being proactive and setting up recurring meetings to keep clients updated. At the end of the day, it is all about making sure the client is taken care of. Building a culture that fosters magic is extremely important for any firm. It is important to create an environment where people can have the right mindset to thrive. Think about areas you can improve. What areas are you micromanaging? When do you need to step back and let staff have more creative freedom? This will ultimately allow for your firm to function in a healthy way, where people will be excited to work and clients will be excited to trust you with their livelihoods. Take a listen! 6:55 Implementing Employee Freedom 9:01 Finding Employees with the Right Mindset14:42 The Trade-Offs of Law Firm Ownership16:57 Teaching Mindset and Enjoyment of Work19:57 Building a Culture that Fosters Magic Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    22 min
  7. Falling Up. How Our Failures Pave the Road to Success.

    JAN 22

    Falling Up. How Our Failures Pave the Road to Success.

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking to learn how to grow as an attorney? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Jim Hacking, an experienced lawyer and law firm owner, shares candid stories of personal and professional failures, illustrating how setbacks can become powerful catalysts for growth. Drawing on lessons from his own career and referencing figures, he emphasizes the importance of resilience, system-building, and learning from mistakes.  Jim shares his insights on the value of failure and how it can be used as motivation. When working in the legal field, you are not going to hit a home run every time. Sometimes you will be successful in winning a case and other times you will lose. This is fundamental in owning or working in a law firm. But, inside every failure is a roadmap to success. There is a silver lining to learn here. That lesson is your response to failure. How you handle it will determine how things turn up for you. It is all about your perception of how you move through your career. Tyson and Jim talk about how to be content amid the chaos that is a law firm. Running a law firm can be stressful, from cases to managing employees. In the midst of all of that, you need to find some middle ground and be content. You need to be able to find some peace because if not, it can be easy to get lost in everything and become overwhelmed. Listen in to learn more! 1:01 The Value of Failure5:21 Lessons from Missed Opportunities9:07 Focusing After Failure 14:58 Contentment Amid Chaos 16:48 System Improvements  Connect with Jim: Website  Instagram  Facebook  Linkedin  Youtube  TikTok Tune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    20 min
  8. From Solo Lawyer to Leader, The Psychological Shift No One Warns You About

    JAN 20

    From Solo Lawyer to Leader, The Psychological Shift No One Warns You About

    Watch the YouTube version of this episode HERE Are you looking for tips on how to be a good leader? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews Nik Kinley, a psychologist and leadership expert, about the “power trap” and identifying early warning signs. They also discuss the challenges professionals face when moving into leadership roles.   Nik shares the idea of the power trap and identifying signs within people. The power trap is the idea that power changes anyone who has some. When someone has control over something or influence over someone, it is easy to get lost and become someone who asserts dominance in a negative way. Determining a power trap within someone can include people with insecurities, those who are afraid of losing power and those with narcissistic tendencies. When new leaders emerge, there are some psychological shifts that happen when a lawyer goes from working solo to working with a team to owning a law firm. There is an increase in responsibility which can be exciting or daunting for some. It is important to think about this and figure out how you want to proceed. You need to start thinking like a leader. Do you want to take more risks, give your opinion or be more conservative in giving your opinions. This will help determine what kind of leader you want to be. Take a listen! 1:13 Early Signs of Power Trap 10:00 Psychological Shift for New Leaders 26:05 Psychological Safety vs. Information Flow 53:03 Restraining vs. Surrendering Authority1:02:17 Top Leadership Habit to Change Connect with Nik: Website  LinkedinTune in to today’s episode and checkout the full show notes here.

    58 min
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Maximum Lawyer is the podcast for law firm owners who want to scale with intention and build a business that works for their life. Hosted by Tyson Mutrux, each weekly episode features candid conversations with law firm owners, business experts, and industry leaders sharing real strategies and lessons learned in the trenches. If you're ready to grow your firm with less stress and more support, this is your next must listen. Subscribe today.

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  • Creator
    Tyson Mutrux
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    913
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Maximum Lawyer
  • Show Website
    Maximum Lawyer

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