Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath
254 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThis podcast is dedicated to providing the key ingredients to transform your employees into a dream team that creates consistent results in every aspect of the business including; team empowerment, leadership, business development, communication hiring, and firing.
As some of the country’s leading staffing & management consultants, we help business owners (Entrepreneurs) and the team that support them (Intrapreneurs) to powerfully connect and work together to grow the business, together.
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Episodes
Episode 252: An Employee Challenge to Law Firm Leadership
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, Molly tackles the pervasive and potentially harmful belief that employees will never care as much about your business as you do. She challenges those in law firm leadership, to reconsider this notion and cultivate a culture of trust and empowerment in their teams. Key Takeaways: Empowering Belief: Employees can and do care about your business as much as you do, which is a foundational truth for sustainable business growth. Cultural Shift: To build trust and let go of...
Episode 251: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: Redefining Growth for Law Firms
April 09, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - 62 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly takes a deep dive into the concept of growth in a law firm setting beyond the traditional financial perspective. She starts the conversation on growth, redefining what growth means on a personal, departmental, and practice area level. She stresses the importance of aligning growth with not just financial gains but also with internal processes and the empowerment of team members. Key Takeaways: Growth should be multifaceted, encompassing personal development,...
Episode 250: Solve Your Law Firm Revenue Problems in 1.5 Days
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 50.5 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly addresses the challenges faced by estate planning and elder law attorneys. She emphasizes the importance of having a systematic follow-up process, closing the room effectively, and implementing an annual maintenance program. Key Takeaways: A "non-attorney salesperson" has a critical role to alleviate the attorney's workload and enable growth. Implementation of an annual maintenance program is proposed as a solution to create consistent revenue and allow fo...
Episode 249: Educating Clients: Widowhood, Wisdom and Wealth
March 26, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 75.9 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly is joined by Donna Kendrick, a financial services expert with a special passion for assisting widows in managing their financial lives during and after the life-altering loss of a spouse. The discussion delves into Donna's personal journey from widowhood to financial advisor, her published book for navigating the complexities of widowhood, and her unique eight-week course designed to support individuals through this challenging time. Key Takeaways: Preparation ...
Episode 248: Dollars and Sense: Exploring the Vital Role of Billing Clerks in Law Firms
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 92.3 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly is joined by Randa Prendergast, Attorney Whisperer®️ and a pioneer in the realm of legal software and independent contractor staffing. Randa's innovative approach to law firm efficiency provides listeners with a vivid exploration of optimizing legal practices through strategic staffing and process improvements. She shares her journey from being a full-time in-office paralegal to starting mrsjunlegal.com, a firm entrenched in legal tech setup and remote paralegal placem...
Episode 247: Why Client Subscriptions Work
March 12, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, Molly unveils the imperative of establishing a client care subscription model in the personal service industry. With her experience and passion, she provides a roadmap on how to build and sell VIP programs that transform one-time clients into lifelong patrons of your law firm. Key Takeaways: Client care subscription models can turn satisfied clients into lifetime clients by providing VIP access and continuous service. Monthly or annual subscription models create...
Episode 246: How to Guarantee Qualified Consults and Close More Deals
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, Molly dives deep into the frustrations that professionals in the legal field experience when dealing with unqualified consultations and the inefficiencies that arise from them. She advocates for the strategic use of educational workshops and webinars to pre-qualify clients, ensuring that by the time a consultation occurs, the potential client is a "hell yes" and already resonates with the firm's approach. Key Takeaways: Pre-qualifying consultations can save time ...
Episode 245: The Role of Self-Awareness in Effective Leadership
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly sits down with Janine Zappini to uncover the keys to creating work-life alignment. From discussing the roles of self-awareness in effective leadership to incorporating practical tools for time management, this conversation outlines steps to optimize daily schedules and prioritize effectively, advocating for planning that includes both personal aspirations and family values. The episode unpacks the transformative power of self-awareness, the art of goal setting, and the...
Episode 244: The Legal Overseas Staffing Paradigm with the Founder of OnlineJobs.PH
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 121 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly sits down with John Jonas, the founder of Onlinejobs.ph, to discuss the transformative impact that hiring Filipino workers can have on businesses, especially law firms. The conversation highlights the transformation of the legal and professional landscape, driven by the pandemic's push for remote work and tech-driven solutions. John emphasizes creating a meaningful connection with overseas staff, highlighting the unique cultural traits that make Filipino workers partic...
Episode 243: Building Your $100k a Month Estate and Elder Law Firm
February 11, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Molly and Jim Blake, Founder and CEO of Bambiz, a marketing expert for estate planning and elder law firms, discuss how to build a $ 100k-a-month estate and elder law firm. They share their proven strategies for hiring the right people, implementing effective marketing techniques, and creating a streamlined process to convert leads into clients. By following their step-by-step playbook, attorneys can achieve significant growth and success in their practices. The episode also...
Episode 242: The Law Firm Financial Flywheel
February 06, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 120 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath is joined by Chelsea Williams, a CFO and financial expert, to discuss the law firm financial flywheel. They emphasize the importance of understanding and managing your law firm's finances, and how it can lead to better decision-making and business growth. Chelsea explains the three pillars of the financial flywheel: the financial foundation, forecasting and budgeting, and implementing systems. They also discuss the role of a bookkeeper and the benefits of outso...
Episode 241: Stop Buying Process Manuals
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 144 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath dives deep into the realm of law firm management, focusing on the challenges associated with implementing systems and processes. She highlights the common frustration law firms face after investing heavily in process manuals and systems that fail to deliver the anticipated results and how this often leads to issues such as upset clients and financial strain. Join the conversation to learn about refining your law firm's systems and processes, and embrace a cultu...
Episode 240: Does Size Matter?
January 23, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - 109 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly challenges the common perceptions that law firms and professionals have about being 'small' or 'big' and what these terms really signify to their growth and potential. She emphasizes that it's not just about numbers, it's about mindset, strategic planning, and growth irrespective of size. Key Takeaways: Size is a relative and often misleading descriptor for law firms; what truly matters is the mindset and strategic direction of the firm. Success should be...
Episode 239: Fix Your Intake
January 16, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - 51.4 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly dives deep into the intricacies of law firm intake systems, debunking common myths and confronting the inefficiencies rampant in the industry. She dissects show rates, conversion tracking, and the proper categorization of leads and clients, emphasizing that knowledge coupled with action is the true catalyst for power. The key to mastering intake isn't found in a fancy spreadsheet or dashboard; it's in the gritty details of each step and interaction. Key Takeaway...
Episode 238: Why Can't My Employees Just Do Their Job
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - 47.6 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly addresses the common frustration of employees and employers who feel like they can't get their work done. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication, proper training, and defining roles and goals. Molly encourages both employees and employers to come together and have an open conversation to identify the reasons behind the challenges and find solutions. Key Takeaways: Lack of training, confusion, and communication gaps can contribute to workplace frust...
Episode 237: Do You Even Understand Your KPIs
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - 92.1 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly emphasizes the importance of clear goals and metrics in order to achieve success in a law firm. While many firms have a vision for revenue and entrepreneurial freedom, the metrics can often be unclear and fuzzy. Molly explains that having clear metrics at every step of the process is crucial for consistent growth and success. She provides examples of how metrics differ between marketing, intake, and sales, highlighting the importance of tracking cancellations and resch...
Episode 236: How to Hold Hard Bargains with Your Attorneys
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 130 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath discusses the importance of holding hard bargains with attorneys and how to set boundaries in the workplace. She emphasizes that team members should not accept behavior that goes against agreed-upon rules and processes. Molly also highlights the need for open communication and accountability between attorneys and their team members. Key Takeaways: Remind attorneys of the consequences and the impact on clients and results when they violate boundaries. H...
Episode 235: Simplifying Organizational Charts and Job Descriptions for Efficiency
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 84.8 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly discusses the importance of simplifying organizational charts, job descriptions, and tasks within a law firm or business. She emphasizes the need to focus on job roles rather than individual people and to view tasks as part of the job description in motion. Molly also addresses the constantly changing job descriptions and provides solutions for maintaining clarity and consistency within a team. Key Takeaways: Overcomplicating job descriptions and tasks can lead ...
Episode 234: STOP Complicating the Onboarding Process
December 12, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 95.3 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly discusses the easiest onboarding plan for new employees. She challenges the common belief that onboarding takes six months and suggests that it can be done in just 30 days. Molly emphasizes the importance of understanding how each employee best learns and tailoring the training accordingly. Key Takeaways: Onboarding can be done in 30 days, not six months. Shadowing and hands-on learning are effective ways to train new employees. Tailor the training to e...
Episode 233: Core Values and Culture are NOT the Same
December 05, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - 118 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly discusses the importance of law firm culture and how it impacts employee satisfaction and retention. She emphasizes the difference between core values and culture, and shares examples of how law firms can improve their culture. Key Takeaways: Law firm culture is a way of life for a group of people, including their behaviors, beliefs, values, and symbols. Communication is a crucial aspect of culture and should be prioritized within law firms. Negative co...
Episode 232: The Danger of Accepting Mediocre Work in Law Firms
November 28, 2023 13:26 - 16 minutes - 5.67 MBIn this episode, Molly discusses the danger of accepting mediocre work in law firms. She emphasizes the importance of continuously striving for growth and improvement, even when things are going well. She encourages law firm owners to get curious, ask the right questions, and analyze key metrics to ensure long-term success and scalability. Key Takeaways: Law firms should not settle for mediocrity, even when they are financially stable. It is crucial to analyze key metrics and ask th...
Episode 231: Navigating Conflict in Law Firms: Finding the Right Seat
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 69.4 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly discusses the issue of conflict in law firms and the importance of addressing it in real-time. She challenges the notion that conflict is inherently negative and suggests that it only arises when conversations are avoided. She also raises the question of whether individuals are in the right role within their firms and encourages self-reflection to determine if a change is needed. Key Takeaways: Conflict is not a bad word... When you're avoiding having the conve...
Episode 230: You're Not Fooling Anyone
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 96.9 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly addresses the issue of attorneys avoiding administrative tasks and hiding from their team members. She provides practical strategies for team members to approach their attorneys and offer assistance in completing tasks. Molly also encourages attorneys to be open to feedback and create a culture where team members feel comfortable raising concerns and offering solutions. Key Takeaways: Understand your attorney's personality and work style to anticipate the tasks ...
Episode 229: Are Your PNCs Not Responding?
November 07, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 173 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly discusses the challenges law firms face when prospects are unresponsive and shares strategies to improve follow-up and conversion rates. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication and understanding the different stages of the client's journey. Molly also highlights the need for a well-defined intake process and offers insights on how to manage prospects' expectations. Key Takeaways: Incorporate text messaging into your follow-up process to reach unresp...
Episode 228: What If The Miracle You Need Is Just You Getting Out of Your Own Way
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 6.22 MBMolly McGrath emphasizes the importance of effective communication and empowerment within law firms. She highlights the need for attorneys to trust their team members and allow them to take on leadership roles in running the firm. She also encourages team members to have courageous conversations with their attorneys and express their needs and concerns. Key Takeaways Your team wants to run this like a board of directors. They want structure. They want systems. They want accountabi...
Episode 227: When your New Employee says, "I Know Everyone here is Stressed"
October 18, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 55.1 MB VideoMolly discusses the importance of addressing stress and overwhelm in law firms. She shares a story about a new hire who constantly mentioned that everyone was stressed, which led her to uncover various breakdowns in the firm's processes. Molly emphasizes the need to pay attention to the language used in the workplace and to give new employees the time and support they need to succeed. Key Takeaways Pay attention to the language used in your firm, especially by new hires, as it ca...
Episode 226: Unconscious Habits: How to Stop Getting in Your Own Way
October 10, 2023 11:17 - 13 minutes - 87.3 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath discusses the three reasons why law firms struggle to attract and retain top talent. She emphasizes the importance of showing up attractively as a law firm. Molly also highlights the need for law firms to be willing to invest in top talent. Just as one would pay a premium for a luxury car, law firms must be prepared to offer competitive salaries and benefits to attract the best candidates. Key Takeaways Potential employees will research a law firm's...
Episode 225: Understanding Reels, Shorts and Tiktoks
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 205 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath interviews Stephen Andrews, Founder - CEO of Spotted Dog Digital, about the importance of video content and how to leverage platforms by using Reels and YouTube shorts. Stephen emphasizes the need to get started and not worry about creating perfect videos from the beginning. Stephen also discusses the significance of branding and the role of entertaining and educational content in capturing the audience's attention. Key Takeaways Start creating vide...
Episode 224: Two Steps to Help Your Attorney and Make Your Life Easier
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 6.97 MBMolly McGrath shares two simple steps to help attorneys and make employees' lives easier. Step one is to ask attorneys what they are not seeing that they wish they were seeing, to show support and build trust. Step two is to have a follow-up meeting to discuss the feedback and create action items. By implementing these steps consistently, employees can positively impact the attorney's work and create a more efficient and effective team. Key Takeaways Give your attorney the space t...
Episode 223: Overcoming Obstacles and Setting Boundaries for Mental Health in the Workplace
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Molly interviews Casey Kang Head, founder of The Happier Hustle, about the secrets of overcoming challenges in the workplace. Casey shares her personal journey as a three-time cancer survivor and how it led her to leave a toxic work environment. She emphasizes the importance of conquering obstacles, setting boundaries, embracing change, and developing inner resilience. Casey also highlights the need for individuals to acknowledge their wins and celebrate their accomplishment...
Episode 222: Streamlining Processes for Law Firm Efficiency
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 157 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly discusses the importance of implementing a clean office clutter system to improve productivity and efficiency in a law firm. She emphasizes the need to schedule dedicated time for decluttering and organizing the office, whether it's physical files or digital documents. Molly provides a step-by-step process for tackling the clutter, including scheduling a full day for the task, decluttering desks and office spaces, and categorizing files into scan and shred, action need...
Episode 221: How to Stop Resenting Your Work and Empower Your Team
September 05, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 170 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath discusses the importance of attorneys reframing their communication with their teams about their workload and stress. She emphasizes the need for attorneys to stop complaining about not having lunch and instead empower their teams to support them effectively. Molly also provides actionable steps to create a positive shift in the workplace dynamic. Key Takeaways Using passive-aggressive language when discussing workload or stress is unproductive and d...
Episode 220: Creating High Performance Productivity with Strategic Retreats and Incentives
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 136 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath discusses the power of incentives and how to create high-performance productivity in law firms. She emphasizes the importance of quarterly strategic retreats, power projects, employee growth plans, and bonus key performance indicators (KPIs). Molly provides practical tips on how to implement these strategies and create a framework that motivates and rewards team members. Key Takeaways Implement quarterly strategic retreats to create a space for plann...
Episode 219: Legal Recruiting Trends: US Meets UK
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 95.3 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly interviews Robert Hanna, the co-founder of the Legally Speaking podcast and a Clio partner. They discuss the changing landscape of legal recruitment, particularly in the US and UK markets. Robert shares insights on the influx of US law firms into the London market and the impact it has on talent acquisition. He also highlights the importance of treating people as individuals and creating a positive work culture in law firms. The conversation touches on the role of tech...
Episode 218: Client Care Calls: The Who, What, When, Where & How
August 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBMolly discusses the importance of client care calls for both employees and the firm, and provides guidance on how to get started and conduct them effectively. She outlines three different funnels for client care calls: existing clients, past clients, and past prospects. She also highlights the benefits of implementing these calls, such as improving client satisfaction, generating additional revenue, and building credibility with referral sources. Key Takeaways Client care calls c...
Episode 217: Attorney Referral Fees
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 56.7 MBMolly is joined by Arya Firoozmand, Co-Founder & CEO of Overture Law, to discuss attorney referral fees. They challenge the old-school mentality around sharing fees and highlight the ethical guidelines that allow attorneys to share fees with each other. Arya explains how Overture Law streamlines the referral process, provides transparency in billing, and ensures a positive client experience. Key Takeaways Attorneys can ethically share fees with other attorneys by following client dis...
Episode 216: When to Pause Legal Marketing
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 60.8 MB VideoMolly discusses the common problem of feeling overwhelmed and stressed out when a law firm's marketing efforts start to generate too many leads. She emphasizes that pausing marketing is never the solution, but rather taking a strategic approach to managing the influx of leads. She also encourages attorneys to give their team members the time and resources to address these challenges and make data-driven decisions. The goal is consistent growth and impact, not simply getting caught up. ...
Episode 215: How to Storyize Firm Value Proposition in a way your Team Can Duplicate!
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 121 MB VideoMolly McGrath is joined by Jeff Nischwitz, a former lawyer turned coach and consultant, CEO and founder of The Nischwitz Group, to discuss the importance of storyizing your value proposition. They emphasize the power of storytelling in connecting with clients and building relationships. They also discuss the role of AI in the future of law and how lawyers can embrace it while still maintaining a human touch. The conversation highlights the need for authenticity and vulnerability in communica...
Episode 214: How to Build an Attorney Referral & Co-Counsel Program
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 115 MB VideoMolly McGrath interviews Cassidy Lewis, the Chief Marketing Officer of Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, about building an attorney referral program. Cassidy shares her expertise in attorney referral marketing and explains the importance of treating attorney referral partners as clients. She discusses the four pillars of their attorney referral program, which include building relationships, making it easy to refer cases, positioning themselves as the go-to personal injury department for other pr...
Episode 213: Beyond Intake
July 04, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 102 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath interviews Jan Roos, founder of CaseFuel and author of the book "Beyond Intake." They discuss the challenges that law firms face when it comes to intake and lead conversion. Jan shares his insights on why intake is often overlooked by attorneys and the mindset shift needed to improve the process. He emphasizes the importance of contact rate and the need to call leads within five minutes. Jan also explains the value of form fills and the potential they hold for ...
Episode 212: The 4 Distinctions of Trust in a Law Firm
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 148 MB VideoMolly is joined by Tara Gronhovd, the owner of Align Strategy, LLC, a coach and business consultant who helps small businesses, teams, leaders, and individuals transform by leveraging their strengths. Tara discusses the fundamentals of trust and how it is a difficult subject to get our arms around. She explains that trust starts with our own leadership and gives a definition of trust as choosing to risk making something you value vulnerable to someone else's actions. Tara draws from the book...
211: HR Issues for Law Firms
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 97.7 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly McGrath interviews Alan Crone, founder of The Crone Law Firm, PLC, a nationally recognized law firm that specializes in employment law. They cover a wide range of topics, including creating a discrimination-free workplace, handling discrimination complaints, and the impact of remote work on HR policies. Alan emphasizes the importance of having a mission and values when recruiting employees and the benefits of having a diverse team and mentorship program. They also disc...
210: Maximizing Profitability in Trust Funding, Probate and Trust Admin
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 89.2 MB VideoIn this episode, Molly talks to Tara Faquir, co-founder and COO of Trustate, about maximizing profitability and trust funding. Trustate is a software company that automates the tedious tasks of trust funding and administration, helping law firms streamline their processes and improve their efficiency. Tara explains how the software allows law firms to showcase their value and expertise, which can lead to more business and opportunities. Key Takeaways Trustate can be used to retitl...
209: How to Automate Client Intake & Data Flows in Your Law Practice
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 73.6 MBIn this episode, Molly McGrath and Wouter IJgosse, the founder of DecisionVault.com, talk about how to simplify and automate the intake process, which is a consistent headache for law firms. The conversation delves into the benefits of DecisionVault for estate planning law firms, including time savings, reduced errors, and the ability to push variables into document automation tools. Molly and Wouter discuss how clients have responded positively to the platform's ease of use and the automati...
208: The Netflix of Legal Marketing
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 89.8 MBIn this episode, Molly McGrath is joined by Jordan Ostroff, the president of LegalEase Marketing. They dive into the concept of the Netflix of legal marketing, discussing the benefits of a subscription model for law firms. Jordan introduces the acronym SET IT, which stands for Strategize, Execute, Track, Iterate, and Test, emphasizing the importancve of quarterly strategizing. The episode emphasizes that tracking data is crucial for identifying the factors influencing revenue and client revi...
207: Define Your Own Success
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 51.4 MBMolly McGrath shares her definition of success, and what success means for entrepreneurs in a virtual world. She emphasizes that success goes beyond revenue and should encompass a sense of fulfillment and the freedom to pursue one's passions. She also encourages entrepreneurs to take a step back and evaluate their situation if they feel overwhelmed and exhausted. She suggests that if joy and ease are lacking in one's business, it may be time to redefine success and consider a fresh start. It...
206: Having Science on Your Side in Your Referral Strategy
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 78.4 MBIn this episode, Molly speaks with Stacy Brown Randall, the Founder of Growth by Referrals, about the importance of referrals in law firms and how to systematize referral strategies. Stacey talks about how she helps business owners generate referrals naturally without manipulating, incentivizing or even asking. The conversation also covers how to properly thank and nurture referral sources, and how to handle anxiety related to forgetting to thank a referral source. Tune in to learn more abou...
205: Unpacking the 3 Levels of Anxiety in the Law Firms
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThank you to LegalEase for sponsoring this episode, find out more at https://www.legaleasemarketing.com/. In this episode, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of anxiety. Today's guest, Noelle McWard, is a renowned expert in the field and the owner of Counseling Solutions. She joins us today to discuss the three main causes of anxiety and how to gain better control of this pervasive emotion. With her upcoming book, Unpack Anxiety Impact, Noelle emphasizes the import...
204: Text Message: An Important Tech Tool for Lawyers
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBThank you to LegalEase for sponsoring this episode, find out more at https://www.legaleasemarketing.com/. In this episode, Molly speaks with Jim Calloway, the Director of the Oklahoma Bar Management Assistance Program, who offers tech support to lawyers and paralegals. This episode discusses the importance of text messaging as a communication tool for lawyers and clients, despite some initial reluctance. Jim suggests various ways to use text messages to improve client management, from ...
203: Building your law firm from the ground up: business skills every attorney needs
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 105 MBThank you to LegalEase for sponsoring this episode, find out more at https://www.legaleasemarketing.com/. In this episode, Molly and James discuss the difficulties of transitioning from a legal career to a business-minded one. They touch on how lawyers may have the skills to win a case but may not have the skills to run a successful business. James also discusses the importance of taking time off to manage emotions and maintain physical health, as well as the importance of treating emp...