Lawyerist Podcast
387 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 115 ratingsThe Lawyerist Podcast is a show about lawyering and law practice hosted by Stephanie Everett of Lawyerist. Every week we feature conversations with successful lawyers, innovative thought leaders, and other creative people helping to shape the future of legal practice.
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#384: Delivering Bad News to Clients, with Marjorie Aaron
May 19, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutesStephanie talks with the Professor and Director at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Marjorie Aaron, about how lawyers can deliver bad news to clients. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#383: Designing the Life You Want Instead of a Job You Have, with Stanley Tate
May 12, 2022 11:01 - 30 minutesStephanie talks with the Student Loan Lawyer, Stanley Tate, about leveraging tech instead of staff and having a fixed mindset vs a growth mindset. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#382: Is Going Solo the Right Way?, with Carolyn Elefant
May 05, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutesStephanie Everett talks with Energy Lawyer, Author, Blogger & Legal Innovation Influencer Carolyn Elefant about her newest book, Solo by Choice: How to Be the Lawyer You Always Wanted to Be. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#381: Get More Clients Through Automation, with Lawmatics (Sponsored)
May 03, 2022 10:59 - 30 minutesZack talks with Founder and CEO of Lawmatics, Matt Spiegel, about automating client acquisition, intake, and management. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free!
#380: Get Started with KPIs, with Karol Brown
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutesStephanie talks with the managing attorney for World One Law Group, Karol Brown, about the importance of tracking KPIs in your law firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#379: What Does Web3 Mean (For My Practice?), with Justine Humenansky
April 21, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutesZack Glaser talks with Justine Humenansky about the basics of Web3, DAOs, and how lawyers can participate in the communities surrounding them. Justine has a background in decentralized finance and is the CFO at Rabbithole.gg. Find her on twitter as Justinehy.eth, where she writes about DeFi and crypto. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for spo...
#378: Pulling the Trigger on Hiring, with Allison Harrison
April 14, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesSara Muender talks with Lawyerist Lab member, Allison Harrison about when it’s time to hire and the ROI associated with finally making that hire and freeing up more of your time. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and POSH Virtual Receptionists, for sponsoring this episode.
#377: Investing in Your Law Firm, with Bernadette Harris
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutesStephanie Everett talks with Lawyerist Lab coach and finance expert, Bernadette Harris, about law firm expenses, when it’s okay to spend money on your business, and when debt might even be a good thing. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, MyCase, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode. Check out the winners of this year’s Best Law Firm Websites contest!
#376: Build an App for That: Document Automation With Knackly.io, with Kim Mayberry (Sponsored)
April 05, 2022 11:01 - 38 minutesZack talks with Knackly.io’s CEO, Kim Mayberry, about how lawyers can build apps using document automation platforms. Who is Knackly? They are the fastest, most-powerful document automation software available. They’re already saving other firms over 90% of the time they spent creating, drafting, proofing, editing, and producing legal documents and correspondence. Knackly.io: https://knackly.io Lawyerist Product Spotlight with Knackly: https://youtu.be/0WRKWUgA8Ng If today’s podcast resonat...
#375: Taking Care of Your Team’s Mental Health, with Calvin Benton
March 31, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutesStephanie talks with Spill’s founder, Calvin Benton, about the importance of mental health check-ins for your team and providing them access to licensed therapists. Spill is a great tool for that! If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#374: Avoid Burnout and Stay Engaged, with Paige Atkins
March 24, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesStephanie talks with Lawyerist’s Operations Director, Paige Atkins, about how lawyers and leaders can avoid burnout and stay engaged in their most important work. They also talk about how to keep your team engaged and avoid overwhelm altogether. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#373: Overcoming the Likeability Trap, with Alicia Menendez
March 17, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesWe’re joined by author and TV correspondent, Alicia Menendez where we talk about the concept of likeability in the workplace, especially as women attorneys. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#372: From Joining to Running a Law Firm, with Russell Farbiarz
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutesWe’re joined by Lawyerist Lab member, Russell Farbiarz, as he discusses what it looked like to take over his practice. We discuss how he got there and what to think about if you’re interested in doing the same. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#371: Building and Using Computational Contracts, with Martin Clausen
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBZack talks with lawyer and tech expert, Martin Clausen, about managing the rights and obligations of agreements in real-time with computational contracts. They also touch on how bringing this technology to your clients could help set you apart from the rest of the pack. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LawPay, Postali, and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#370: How to Use Personality Assessments with Your Team, with Ashley Steckler
February 24, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBLawyerist Product Director, Ashley Steckler, shares her perspective on the personality test industry and how to navigate your results! If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#369: Selling Your Practice, with Tom Lenfestey
February 17, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWe’re joined by business owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, where we talk through succession planning and what it looks like to sell your practice. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#368: Using Strategy Intensives for Your Firm’s Success, with Anne Romanello
February 10, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe’re joined by Lawyerist Lab member, Anne Romanello, where we talk through the importance of strategy intensives and how they can help your firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#367: Trends that Solo and Small Firms Should Know, with Clio (Sponsored)
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe're introducing sponsored podcast episodes where we'll be joined by a legal voice/company & discuss the newest features, happenings, and trends in the legal world. Today we are joined by Clio. We’ll be talking with them about the latest trends that solo & small firms should be on the lookout for! We're excited to offer these episodes to our audience and hope you'll enjoy. About Clio Clio currently offers two products in their robust legal tech ecosystem. Clio Manage is a Law Practice M...
#367: Trends that Solo and Small Firms Should Know, with Clio (Sponsored)
February 08, 2022 12:00We're introducing sponsored podcast episodes where we'll be joined by a legal voice/company & discuss the newest features, happenings, and trends in the legal world. Today we are joined by Clio. We’ll be talking with them about the latest trends that solo & small firms should be on the lookout for! We're excited to offer these episodes to our audience and hope you'll enjoy. About Clio Clio currently offers two products in their robust legal tech ecosystem. Clio Manage is a Law Practice M...
#366: Grow as a Leader With These Daily Experiments, with Susan Ashford
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBWe’re joined by author and professor, Susan Ashford, where we talk about how you can use small, daily experiments to grow as a leader. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#365: Why Reviews Are Essential for Your Business, with Ryan McKeen
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWe’re joined by Lawyerist Lab Coach, Ryan McKeen, where we talk why reviews are so important for the growth and success of your business. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#364: A New Way to Look at Feedback, with David Bradford
January 20, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWe’re joined by author and interpersonal dynamics expert, David Bradford, today where we talk about a new way to approach feedback. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#363: What Is the Future of Legal Tech?, with Zack Glaser
January 13, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBWe’re talking with our Legal Tech Advisor, Zack Glaser, today about the future of legal tech in 2022 and beyond. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali and Posh Virtual Receptionists for sponsoring this episode.
#362: The Great Re-Onboarding of 2022, with Maryellen Stockton
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe’re talking with Lab coach, Maryellen Stockton, today about what re-onboarding looks like in 2022 with going back to the office If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Posh Virtual Receptionists and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#361: Rethinking Your Exit Strategy, with Sam Glover & Aaron Street
December 30, 2021 15:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe’re talking with co-founders of Lawyerist, Sam Glover & Aaron Street, about a new way to think through your exit strategy. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#360: Leading Your Team with Empathy, with Sherry Deutschmann
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBWe’re talking with author and entrepreneur, Sherry Deutschmann, about how important it is to have empathy in your leadership with your business. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Litera for sponsoring this episode.
#359: Why You Need a Business Coach, with Sara Muender
December 16, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe’re talking our newest Lawyerist team member and Lab coach, Sara Muender this week all about what it means to be a business coach and have a coach as well. We talk about her background and what she is excited to bring to the Lawyerist team. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Litera, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#358: What It Means to Be a Holistic Lawyer, with Cat Moon
December 09, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWe’re talking to Cat Moon this week about innovation & design in the legal field and how COVID has helped shape new trends/issues since rearing its head over the past 18+ months. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Litera, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#357: The Experience Maker, with Dan Gingiss
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBWe’re talking to Dan Gingiss this week about why experiences matter to your clients and easy ways to wow them! If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Litera for sponsoring this episode.
#356: Controlling Alcohol (Replay), with Annie Grace
November 25, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBWe’re airing an older show from 2020 that we believe is just as relevant now as it was then. We’re joined by Annie Grace, who has helped over a hundred thousand people answer a simple question: “Would my life be better if I were drinking less?” (If you’re asking yourself that question, it probably would be.) She explains how to think about your relationship with alcohol and why moderation is harder than just drinking or not drinking. Plus, good manners for drinkers in the company of non-drin...
#355: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, Pt.2, with Allen Rodriguez
November 18, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWe’re talking with Allen Rodriguez today about his new Alternative Business Structure in AZ, Singular Law. He and his partner are some of the first to get licensed under the new rules. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#354: A Look at the New Non-lawyer Firm Ownership Reform, with Lori Gonzalez
November 11, 2021 11:30 - 47 minutes - 86.4 MBLaw firm and business expert, Lori Gonzalez, joins us today to discuss the recent regulatory reform regarding nonlawyer ownership. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#353: Managing Projects Without a Project Manager, with Ashley Steckler
November 04, 2021 10:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBLawyerist Product Director, Ashley Steckler, shares how to better scope and manage projects for your business. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#352: A Lawyer’s Success on Tiktok: How They Did It & What They Learned, with Julio Oyhanarte
October 27, 2021 22:30 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBLawyerist Lab member, Julio Oyhanarte shares about how his popularity on TikTok helped grow his business. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Conroy Creative Counsel, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#351: Designing Your Life, with Bill Burnett & Dave Evans
October 21, 2021 11:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBBill Burnett & Dave Evans talk about their book, Designing Your Life, and share with us tips on taking charge and designing the life you want to live If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Termageddon, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#350: Ethics in Your Business: It's More than Regulations, with Susan Liautaud
October 14, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBEthics expert Susan Liautaud joins us today to talk about ethics in our world today and how we can use ethics to make better decisions. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Lawmatics, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#349: Building Trust: The Cornerstone of Your Business, with Sandra Sucher
October 07, 2021 10:30 - 50 minutes - 91.9 MBSandra Sucher shares about the importance of building trust to grow and sustain your business. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LEXReception, Rankings.io , TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#348: Why You Need to Have Quarterly Retreats, with Kelly Street
September 30, 2021 10:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBLawyerist Lab Coach Kelly Street shares about the importance of quarterly retreats and how to run them. Kelly also shares her expertise in the EOS Traction system and how that can help with your quarterly meetings. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Get Staffed Up, Postali, Rankings.io , and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#347: How a Client Happiness Coordinator Increased My Firm Referrals & Reviews, with Ryan McKeen & Brittany Green
September 23, 2021 10:30 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBLawyerist Lab Coach Ryan McKeen and his Client Happiness Coordinator, Brittany Green share about how her role as a Client Happiness Coordinator helps create a client-centered firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#346: Building Your Firm’s StoryBrand, with Dr. J.J. Peterson
September 16, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBStoryBrand and digital marketing expert, J.J. Peterson, shares how to build a compelling story around your brand that reflects your firm well. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Abogados NOW, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#345: Steps to Buying a Firm, with Tom Lenfestey
September 09, 2021 10:30 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBBusiness owner and author, Tom Lenfestey, shares his best practices and steps for how to buy a law firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Clio, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#344: Life as a Law Firm CEO, with Patrick Palace
September 02, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPatrick Palace joins us today and discusses how he’s created a successful firm that can run on the day to day without him. He shares how he spends some of his extra time & how he got to where he is today. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#344: Life After Lab & Owning Your Time, with Patrick Palace
September 02, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPatrick Palace joins us today and discusses how he’s created a successful firm that can run on the day to day without him. He shares how he spends some of his extra time & how he got to where he is today. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#343: Hiring & Growing Your Firm the Right Way, with Jeremy and Sara Danilson
August 26, 2021 10:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBLawyerist Lab members Jeremy and Sara Danilson talk about what it takes to grow your business with the right hires. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Knackly, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#342: Thinking Through Your Financial Strategy, with Bernadette Harris
August 19, 2021 10:30 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBLab financial coach Bernadette Harris talks about how to think through your financial strategy in your firm. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to DK Global, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#341: Conducting a Tech Audit, with Zack Glaser
August 12, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes - 24.5 MBLawyerist’s Legal Tech Advisor, Zack Glaser, shares his best tips for conducting a tech audit in your firm! If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#340: Growing Big by Going Small, with Deena Buchanan
August 05, 2021 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBLawyerist Lab member Deena Buchanan shares what she did in her firm to get things rolling and growing in no time. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to LEX Reception, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.
#339: Nail Your Branding & Get More Clients, with Erik Pelton
July 29, 2021 10:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBLawyerist Lab member Erik Pelton shares his experience with sprucing up his branding and how that helped with his client acquisition process. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Clio, Postali, Rankings.io, and TextExpander for sponsoring this episode.
#338: Reframing Your Client Experience, with Spencer Keys
July 22, 2021 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBLabster Spencer Keys shares with us what he has done to make sure his firm stays client centered. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to DK Global, TextExpander, Postali, and Rankings.io for sponsoring this episode.
#337: Establishing Systems for Your Firm, with Valentina Rose
July 15, 2021 10:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBLabster Valentina Rose shares about how systems and technology she put in place have helped propel her firm forward. If today’s podcast resonates with you and you haven’t read The Small Firm Roadmap yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Thanks to Rocket Matter, Rankings.io, TextExpander, and Postali for sponsoring this episode.