Latest Employeetraining Podcast Episodes
Episode 260: Struggling to Find Top Talent? Hire Globally and Build a Competitive Team
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - June 25, 2024 12:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly dives deep into the strategic advantages of hiring overseas legal professionals, helping you find top talent and build a high-performing team. She explains the benefits of embracing international talent, stressing the importance of white-glove client service, efficiency, a...
Episode 259: The 6 Pillars of Becoming a Happy Rainmaker
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - June 18, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly is joined by Jennifer Gillman, Founder and President of Gillman Strategic Group. They dive deep into the often overlooked topic of mental health and happiness among legal professionals, unveiling Jennifer's "6 Pillars of Becoming a Happy Rainmaker." This conversation is a ...
Episode 258: Real-Time Tracking and Strategic Mindset for Law Firms
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - June 11, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly dives deep into the importance of tracking client and market data in real-time for law firms. She shares how daily stand-up meetings and digital tools like Loom can provide meaningful insights into the sales and intake process, especially for firms with virtual teams or ou...
Episode 257: Revamping Time Off Requests: A Call for Better Communication in Law Firms
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - June 04, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly tackles the common yet critical issue of managing time-off requests within law firms. She addresses the frustrations of micromanaging and the challenges faced by both law firm owners and employees when handling time off, especially in an environment filled with personal co...
Episode 256: Breaking Down the Fear: Why People Become the Wall of No
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - May 21, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly delves into the common issue of resistance to change within law firms, a challenge familiar to many attorneys and their teams. Molly addresses the underlying fears that often lead to people becoming the "wall of no" and provides actionable steps to create a positive shift ...
Episode 255: 4 Steps to Claim More Calm & Peace Without Putting Yourself Last
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - May 07, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, our guest Shari Biery, National Board Health & Wellness Coach, Alive With Purpose Health & Life Coaching, LLC, introduces insightful strategies to claim more calm and peace without putting oneself last. She starts by identifying exhaustion triggers and recognizing the physical a...
Episode 254: The Business of Law is Rapidly Changing
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 30, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly is joined by Josh Sanford, Attorney & Managing Member, Sanford Law Firm. They delve into the evolving terrain of the legal business, towards the transformation in legal marketing and client relationships, emphasizing the significance of technology, social media, and specia...
Episode 253: Firing People is Part of Growing and Running a Business
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 23, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn this episode, Molly provides valuable insights into the inevitable aspects of managing a team, such as the need sometimes to make difficult staffing changes, and how to evolve a business into a structured and systematic entity. She explains the need for alignment with the company's vision and...
Episode 252: An Employee Challenge to Law Firm Leadership
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 16, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 Take...
Episode 251: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom: Redefining Growth for Law Firms
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 8 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 alignin...
Episode 250: Solve Your Law Firm Revenue Problems in 1.5 Days
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - April 02, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 sales...
Episode 249: Educating Clients: Widowhood, Wisdom and Wealth
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 26, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 advis...
Episode 248: Dollars and Sense: Exploring the Vital Role of Billing Clerks in Law Firms
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 19, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 strat...
Episode 247: Why Client Subscriptions Work
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 12, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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. ...
Episode 246: How to Guarantee Qualified Consults and Close More Deals
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - March 05, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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, ensu...
Episode 245: The Role of Self-Awareness in Effective Leadership
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - February 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 pri...
Episode 244: The Legal Overseas Staffing Paradigm with the Founder of OnlineJobs.PH
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - February 20, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 pa...
Episode 243: Building Your $100k a Month Estate and Elder Law Firm
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - February 11, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 technique...
Episode 242: The Law Firm Financial Flywheel
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - February 06, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 e...
Episode 241: Stop Buying Process Manuals
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - January 30, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 ant...
Episode 240: Does Size Matter?
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - January 23, 2024 10:00 - 13 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 irres...
Episode 239: Fix Your Intake
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - January 16, 2024 10:00 - 18 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 coupl...
Episode 238: Why Can't My Employees Just Do Their Job
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - January 09, 2024 06:00 - 15 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 237: Do You Even Understand Your KPIs
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - January 02, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 236: How to Hold Hard Bargains with Your Attorneys
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - December 26, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 commu...
Episode 235: Simplifying Organizational Charts and Job Descriptions for Efficiency
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - December 19, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 addr...
Episode 234: STOP Complicating the Onboarding Process
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - December 12, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 tra...
Episode 233: Core Values and Culture are NOT the Same
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - December 05, 2023 23:00 - 20 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 i...
Episode 232: The Danger of Accepting Mediocre Work in Law Firms
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - November 28, 2023 13:26 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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...
Episode 231: Navigating Conflict in Law Firms: Finding the Right Seat
Hire and Empower with Molly McGrath - November 21, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsIn 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 individual...
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