Today we’re talking about something you don’t hear about enough in the legal profession: personal connection. Specifically positive personal connection. The bond that’s created when we reach out and honestly share our experience with another person who compassionately listens and empathizes. I know, you might already be feeling a bit uncomfortable, but that’s why this conversation is so important.
Three Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Firm’s Security
Security is a highly discussed topic these days and for good reason. Much of our lives have moved online, making aspects more convenient like banking, organization, and staying connected. At the same time, however, it’s also put us at more risk. As law firm owners, we need to take action to protect the information of our clients.
Six Mistakes You Might be Making in Your Engagement Agreements and How to Fix Them
A good Engagement Agreement is the bedrock of a positive client relationship. In this episode, we cover six common mistakes made in engagement agreements and how to fix them – including the *EXACT* language I use in my templates.
How to Show Appreciation to an Employee or Colleague on Valentine’s Day Using the Five Love Languages
Valentine’s Day is coming up and you might be thinking to yourself, wouldn’t it be nice to share some holiday appreciation with an employee or colleague? Before you rush out and buy candy or chocolate in bulk, first consider your work Valentine’s love language so that you can appreciate them in the way that resonates the most.
Five Ways to Loosen the Grip of Perfectionism
Today we’re diving into something many of us as lawyers struggle with: perfectionism. I recognize how perfectionism has served me well, but it’s also caused a tremendous amount of stress. In this episode, I share five ways I’ve loosened perfectionism’s grip.
Can You Guess Our Top Books of 2022?
Another year; another pile of books complete. I stick to non-fiction. I’m sure there is much to learn from fiction too, but it doesn’t scratch the itch I have of uncovering information to use in my growth journey. If you’re looking for some great non-fiction books to dive into, here are the best ones I read in 2022.
Why the Access to Justice Gap is More than a Pro Bono Issue with Justice Melissa Hart
Join my conversation today with Justice Melissa Hart of the Colorado Supreme Court. We talk about bridging the justice gap, the role that law schools play in solving it, and why lawyers providing affordable, accessible legal services through their for-profit firms should be considered public interest work.
Three Ways to Handle Variables with Flat-Fee Pricing
The question I am asked most often about providing predictable, flat-fee pricing in my law firm is “How do you deal with the variables?” In this episode, we’ll cover three ways to handle variables with flat-fee pricing that ensures you are paid for the work you do – whatever may come up.
The Importance of Being Authentic with Ryann Peyton
Ryann Peyton is the Director of the Colorado Attorney Mentoring Program (CAMP) and Legal Entrepreneurs for Justice (LEJ), which are both lawyer professional development programs of the Colorado Supreme Court. Ryann is an “accidental lawyer”. We’re talking about the importance of authenticity and integrity in the profession.
Five Things I Wish I Learned in Law School
Oftentimes, law school gives us our first real taste of the law. As much as I enjoyed law school, leaving the confines of the classroom and stepping out into the real world left me feeling a bit unprepared. In this episode, I reveal the five lessons I wish I learned in law school.
The Story So Far
In 2015, I attended a committee meeting. Little did I know, it would start the journey to this podcast. In the inaugural episode, I’m discussing the journey that got me here and the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Our Favorite Legal Movies
If Hollywood portrayed real lawyer life, it wouldn't be very exciting. Watching someone draft a motion or answer questions all…
How to Efficiently Train Employees
Hiring an employee is exciting. You’re finally getting the additional help you’ve probably needed for a while. Before doing anything,…
5 Boundaries I Set in My Law Firm to Protect My Peace
There’s a lot of talk about boundaries these days, and for good reason. Most of us aren’t great at setting…
How to Know When You’re a Good Lawyer
“How do I know when I’m a good lawyer?” I was recently asked this question by a young lawyer during…
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Law Firm
Starting a business, including a law firm, is thrilling and terrifying all at the same time. It’s a roller coaster…
Are You Tired of Feeling Unhappy in Your Law Practice?
Have you ever had the experience where something comes across your path at just the right time? Almost like there…
I Bet You’d Never Guess Our Favorite Tech for Law Firms Under $30
Technology has become a vital part of the practice of law. From scheduling appointments to document signatures, filing cases to…
10 Simple Ways to Add Self-Care to Your Day
If the pandemic has taught us nothing else, it’s that taking care of ourselves is critical. When the line between…
How to Stop Trading Your Time for Money (And What to Sell Instead)
Have you felt stunted when it comes to the growth of your practice because there are only so many hours…
How to Provide Value & Set Expectations Through Client Onboarding
Setting expectations is a key component to developing good client relationships. The more you can help clients understand what to…
Why We Should Rethink Grit in the Legal Profession
Lawyers are very familiar with grit. It’s a skill we’ve used throughout our careers. Many of us first started developing…
Three Takeaways from This Year’s ABA Techshow
The American Bar Association hosted Techshow 2022 last week in Chicago. This annual conference is where lawyers, legal professionals, and…
I Bet You Won’t Guess My Top Books of 2021
2021 was all over the map. So too were the books I read. From memoirs to habits and business how-tos…
How Value-Based Pricing Can Create More Value for your Clients and Change your Practice and Life
Imagine there’s a new way to practice law. One where: You serve clients you love working withYou control your timeYou…
An 8-Step Plan for Sparking Change in 2022
It’s almost a new year which means a new opportunity to spark change is right around the corner. Are you…