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Today Seth and Jay discuss growing an internal vertical with Rich Grungo and Bill Colarulo.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay share part two of 10 Growth Hacks for 2021All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we’re sharing part 6 in our series on Intake. This isn’t your regular podcast. In this series you’ll get to listen in on actual strategy sessions between Gary Falkowitz and Jim Hacking as they dive into Jim’s intake processes.Gary Falkowitz advises law firms, attorneys and legal organizations on the importance of creating, utilizing, managing and maximizing the intake process. He has worked with managing partners, associates, paralegals and all other support staff to assist law firms in improving their intake process and, importantly, increasing their conversion percentages. Through his years of experience, Gary has realized that accountability, implementing strong internal procedures and responsiveness are three of the most important factors to ensure a successful and efficient intake process. It doesn’t hurt that his passion for the subject matter is unrivaled. In short, Gary believes that the key to maximizing a law firm’s revenue is strongly dependent upon the ability to appropriately prioritize and adequately scrutinize the intake process.Gary is also the author of the book,  “The Complete Guide to Law Firm Intake: Powerful Strategies To Maximize Retention and Increase Revenue”.4:58 the proof is in the numbers7:11 what do changes do you attribute the success to8:40 cases you are approving and rejecting13:28 being more direct16:11 wanting to talk to one specific attorney20:00 taking control of the call22:55 working with GaryListen to today’s episode here.Want to hear more from Gary?Tune in to his MaxLawCon 2019 presentation here or watch the video here.Or, listen in to episode 93 with Gary as a guest on the Maximum Lawyer podcast  here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Mike has worked in logistics, solo law practice, and legal media. He teaches about the overlaps between those activities and what they mean for attorneys and the companies that aim to serve them. Through his speaking, consulting, and writing, Mike aims to improve the lives of solo attorneys. The legal industry has many well-documented struggles. If we can harness the minds and compassion of solos—roughly half of the profession—we can have real impact on an array of social issues, including access to justice. That is Mike’s mission. https://www.lawyerforward.comToday we share his presentation, “Churn is a Choice” from MaxLawCon 2019.Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s podcast episode Jim and Tyson joined attorney Nicholas Weiss. Nick opened his practice after years of practicing civil litigation and representing an international retailer as in-house counsel. A transplant from Maine, he happily calls Cleveland Heights his home, where he represents families, individuals, businesses, and non-profits throughout northeast Ohio. His focuses are on family law, real estate, consumer law, and probate. His business focus is in hemp and cbd law in Ohio, and he is the co-owner and founder of Ohio's first hemp processor-extractor, Haywood Industries, Inc.Watch the interview here.2:50 cbd law5:46 a second try at going solo6:03 firm structure6:58 lessons learned8:57 if your niche became illegal14:27 long term plans to merge15:35 the struggle to delegateJim’s Hack: Outsource your inbox.Nicholas’s Tip: Commit to taking something off your plate.Tyson’s Tip: Caseanalysis.com / Book: Power Questions by Andrew Sobel and Jerold Panas.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we’re sharing part five of a six part series on Intake. This isn’t your regular podcast. In this series you’ll get to listen in on actual strategy sessions between Gary Falkowitz and Jim Hacking as they dive into Jim’s intake processes.Gary Falkowitz advises law firms, attorneys and legal organizations on the importance of creating, utilizing, managing and maximizing the intake process. He has worked with managing partners, associates, paralegals and all other support staff to assist law firms in improving their intake process and, importantly, increasing their conversion percentages.Through his years of experience, Gary has realized that accountability, implementing strong internal procedures and responsiveness are three of the most important factors to ensure a successful and efficient intake process. It doesn’t hurt that his passion for the subject matter is unrivaled. In short, Gary believes that the key to maximizing a law firm’s revenue is strongly dependent upon the ability to appropriately prioritize and adequately scrutinize the intake process.Gary is also the author of the book,  “The Complete Guide to Law Firm Intake: Powerful Strategies To Maximize Retention and Increase Revenue”.2:55 six stages of the sales pipeline 7:33 the goal 7:40 send the contract anyway 9:00 the reason to make the decision 10:47 number of follow ups 15:00 lawyer follow up 18:13 the push to sign 21:32 webinars 24:19 free consultation 28:48 the most easy action to take Want to hear more from Gary?Tune in to his MaxLawCon 2019 presentation here or watch the video here.Or, listen in to episode 93 with Gary as a guest on the Maximum Lawyer podcast  here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth Price and Jay Ruane share 10 Growth Hacks for 2021All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we share a presentation from a panel of experts including Alycia Kinchloe, Marisa Portuondo, Ryan McKeen, and Amany Hacking on parenting from  MaxLawCon 2019.Watch the presentation here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s podcast episode Jim and Tyson joined attorney Jonathan Barber who has partnership and by niching down was able to open himself up to clients not only nationwide, but worldwide.Jonathan Barber is the managing attorney of Franchise.Law, a boutique franchise law firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Jonathan and his partner, Jason Power, exclusively represent franchisors, working with over 100 franchise systems across the country.  The firm operates on a subscription model where franchisors receive unlimited franchise legal services for a flat monthly fee that is tied to the size of their system.Watch the interview here.2:48 starting out teaching4:50 creating a partnership after 6 months6:07 niching down to franchise law7:57 a strong support system9:32 partnerships11:10 the team setup12:30 negotiating your domain13:38 rebranding14:45 what is franchise law17:40 tech stack22:22 subscription feesJim’s Hack: If there’s something you struggle with and you’re not talking about it, reach out to a friend, colleague, or fellow maximum lawyer and share that. Half the battle is being honest with yourself.Jonathan’s Tip: Join the Guild. Click the “gear” in whatever you’re working in. Whatever it is, go in and adjust the settings to make your life easier. Tyson’s Tip: Other people are going through the same thing right now, with kids going to school virtually and everything being more stressful than usual, we’re all in this together.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we’re sharing part four of a six part series on Intake. This isn’t your regular podcast. In this series you’ll get to listen in on actual strategy sessions between Gary Falkowitz and Jim Hacking as they dive into Jim’s intake processes.Gary Falkowitz advises law firms, attorneys and legal organizations on the importance of creating, utilizing, managing and maximizing the intake process. He has worked with managing partners, associates, paralegals and all other support staff to assist law firms in improving their intake process and, importantly, increasing their conversion percentages. Through his years of experience, Gary has realized that accountability, implementing strong internal procedures and responsiveness are three of the most important factors to ensure a successful and efficient intake process. It doesn’t hurt that his passion for the subject matter is unrivaled. In short, Gary believes that the key to maximizing a law firm’s revenue is strongly dependent upon the ability to appropriately prioritize and adequately scrutinize the intake process.Gary is also the author of the book,  “The Complete Guide to Law Firm Intake: Powerful Strategies To Maximize Retention and Increase Revenue”.4:30 paid consults as a filter8:45 why they didn’t sign an agreement9:37 when life gets in the way10:46 follow up17:10 creating a proactive sales team23:14 baby steps or a leap?28:48 the benefits29:01 the tipping pointWant to hear more from Gary?Tune in to his MaxLawCon 2019 presentation here or watch the video here.Or, listen in to episode 93 with Gary as a guest on the Maximum Lawyer podcast  here. Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn