They Don't Teach This in Law School

Send us Fan MailIt's not the $100 million verdict that impresses me most about Ryan McKeen. (He has an event coming up to showcase how they made the verdict happen! Check it out here.) It is his honest reflection on the growth of his firm over the last 10 years that really shines.Ryan was not an overnight success, and there are a few things he would have done differently to get where he is today a little faster. But rather than live with regrets, Ryan now puts the wisdom to use in his growing Connecticut law firm.So, what would Ryan have done differently?And what is the most important mindset he wants every law firm owner to develop?Listen in to learn!- Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn- Learn more about Ryan's law firm- Learn more about Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailThis is definitely a different type of episode... I'm taking you behind the curtain to see how I spent the first $10,000 in my business when I first launched Law Firm Alchemy. Actually, it's a little more, but the headline is better this way.I'll share the communities, courses, software, swag, and more that I spent on.Since this is a different type of episode, let me know if you want to hear more stories from behind the scenes like this one about the business... or if you don't! Reach out via email or social media and let me know your thoughts.- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailYou've heard the phrase "you're network is your net worth." What if you decided to build your own network, instead of going around to others' spaces?Scott Snellings did exactly that while building a premiere personal injury firm in Frisco, TX. Listen in while Scott talks about living out a big, purposeful life while building up others around him.- Learn more about Snellings Law- Connect with Scott on LinkedIn- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailThere are more ideas than actions taken in today's world. With all the information at our fingertips, why aren't more law firms succeeding at higher levels?It's the line between talking the talk and walking the walk.Do you feel like you've stagnated as an action-taker? Or are you the consummate book reader who feels equipped with hundreds of ideas but few actions to show for it? This episode is for you!- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailWhat if the lawyer was put back in the position of community leader and revered expert? What if your firm was the first call people made for any problem they need solved, because you are positioned as an impact-first firm?Greg DuPont knows lawyers can strive for more from their firms. He has done so in his own practice and talks about the playbook he sees as vital to restoring lawyers to the right level of respect.- Learn more about Wealth Solutions Network here- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailRecently, I've recommended The $100 Startup to more entrepreneurs than just about any other book. Why? Because it's all about taking action. Also, Chris Guillebeau's book was an early propellant for me to get into freelancing and handling side projects over a decade ago.These early "side hustle" experiences taught me many important lessons, including how to be scrappy and to just get going. These are lessons I think we all need to hear, especially in bigger law firms that maybe lost their fast implementation edge.- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailWant to make major changes in your life and law firm? The mental game is a massive part of success. Maybe you've heard the phrase, "What you believe, you can achieve."So how do you bring bigger, bolder beliefs to the table?There's no better person to learn from than Jay Henderson, an expert coach who works with 7- and even 8-figure firm owners to build their best lives. He worked at the Covey Institute and shares unique insights (including a never before told story!) on how to up your mental game to produce greater real world results.Get ready to live BIGGER and BOLDER after this week's episode...- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn- Learn more about Real Talent Hiring

Send us Fan MailYour law firm is uniquely yours. There are many like it, but this one is yours...So why are so many law firm owners trying to copy and paste firms owned by others?There is an important line between modeling and duplicating another law firm. Many firms owners try their hardest to copy what others are doing, only to dislike the process and the results. Find out how to start from YOU when building your firm - this is probably the most important decision you will ever make.- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn

Send us Fan MailLaw firm owner Kellam Parks shares his honest thoughts about when you should really hire a COO for your law firm (and when to go fractional), how he and Brandon Zeigler balance each other so well as business partners, and the mindset it takes to come back from a loss that would cause others to crumble.Oh yeah, we also talked about...- why their firm closed down a profitable satellite office- personal rankings of Star Wars movies- how they grew by adding on other practice areas 📈- why Kellam thinks you probably shouldn't add more practice areas like he did... and a whole lot more!- Get your FREE giveaway at Law Firm Alchemy- Connect with Charley on LinkedIn- Learn more about Kellam and Parks Zeigler

Send us Fan MailWhat if your law firm was a perfectly balanced triangle, with marketing, operations, and finance working harmoniously to drive growth?Today, I'm dissecting this vital triad and unveiling how each element is closely interlinked, influencing and being influenced by the others in a cyclical dance that shapes the success of your practice.But we're just getting warmed up! As we move into the second half of our discussion, we'll navigate the importance of cycling into different areas of your practice for continual growth and development. You'll learn how developing assets, systems, and people are like the building blocks for a robust and successful practice. Buckle up, because we're about to embark on a journey that could redefine the way you view and run your law practice.