Center Stage

Many small firms send birthday or holiday cards, but are you maximizing this strategy's effectiveness? This week we're joined by Rick Elmore from Simply Noted to chat about the value of handwritten notes and how to stand out from other businesses who send their own cards. Get a free sample of Simply Noted's work by visiting www.simplynoted.com

This week we're concluding our discussion with Enneagram coach Emily Wingfield and explaining how you can integrate Enneagram discussions into your firm's culture. Learn more about Emily's coaching, grab her resources, and get in touch by visiting www.enneagramwithemily.com

This week (and next week), we're talking about the Enneagram! Why are we devoting two weeks to this? Because it can truly transform your relationship with your team and help you understand how they think and process things in their lives. We're joined by Enneagram coach Emily Wingfield for this impactful discussion. Learn more about her coaching, grab her resources, and get in touch by v...

It's no mystery as to why we've been talking about time management so much lately. Most firm owners have problems with it! This week, we're talking with business coach Nicole Greer about things you can do to control your time (instead of it controlling you), as well as how your leadership style can impact your firm's culture. Learn more about Nicole and grab her free resources...

Attorney Brett Trembly built his successful law firm by mastering time management and delegation. Then he founded Get Staffed Up and mastered it again! Now, he's released a (BEST-SELLING) book titled 24 Months to Freedom where he shows you how it's done. Get a special discount on Brett's book and learn more about Get Staffed Up at www.getstaffedup.com/centerstage

Many firms struggle to keep in touch with their clients, which results in unhappy clients complaining about bad customer service. This week we're welcoming back Kristen David to the show to talk about core values and how incorporating and systematizing them can help you create a better UX for your clients. Learn more about Kristen and all the ways she helps firms like yours at www.uplevelingy...

Most firms struggle with attracting their ideal client, instead referring out more business than they take on. Our guest this week, Adam Ouellette, practiced law for 20 years and used his Ideal Client Attraction Formula to build a wildly successful real estate practice during the recession. He joins us this week to share his insight. Check out Adam's formula and his other great courses at ada...

This week we're joined by Lori Pulvermacher, a practice advisor from Atticus, to talk all things marketing strategy. We cover the importance of authentic messaging, how to ask for referrals, and how much of your firm's budget should be devoted to marketing. This conversation is FULL of great insight you don't want to miss. HAPPENING SOON! Join Lori and Atticus on June 27th for a fre...

The legal industry is notoriously slow to adapt to new tech, but there are so many great things out there that will make your life easier! This week we have a wide-ranging conversation with Jared Correia of the Legal Toolkit podcast and Red Cave Legal. In short: Have more intellectual curiosity! Learn more about Jared's work at www.redcavelegal.com

We've heard you - and we know that most of you aren't maximizing your CRM/case management software. This week we're joined by Melanie Leonard from Streamlined Legal to talk about how deep these programs go and how you should approach building them out to your unique preferences.

Social media is the present and future of marketing, but it can open up several ethical concerns with regards to conduct and how you present yourself. This week's guest, Emily Wiegert, joins us to explain what to really watch out for and what you shouldn't actually be worried about. Learn more about Emily and her work at www.thebackpocketcmo.com

Your story is what truly connects you to your audience and builds that valuable trust more than any slogan or tagline ever could. This week in somewhat of a second part episode to a previous guest, Darryl Isaacs, we're joined by Chris Vander Kaay from Brain Trust Legal Group to talk about why your brand and story are such powerful tools and can help your firm's growth. Check out Brain Tr...

It's one of the biggest concerns at every firm, and we're telling you what you should be doing to make sure your email and client data is secure. The best part? The solutions aren't nearly as complicated as the inner workings of the tech itself! Juan Carlos Bosacoma from CIT Landing joins us to discuss. Get a free Cyber Security Assessment and make sure your firm is doing all it can...

What would a fractional C-level leader do for your firm? Our guest this week, Adi Vaxman, has employed many, many C-level fractional leaders at firms of all sizes all over the country, and she joins us to talk about why you might need one and all of the things they can accomplish for you. Learn more about Adi and Sheba Consulting at www.shebaconsulting.com

There's a lot of "old school" marketing that's still just as effective today, and even more so when you utilize modern technology! This week's guest, Natalie Armstrong-Motin, has spent decades serving the legal industry and shares her insight into what you should be focusing on. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn and check out the ways she can help your firm by visiting www....

Referrals are the lifeblood of your firm. Do you have a strategy in place to receive them or are you hoping for the best? This week we're joined by expert referral coach Maile Collmer to talk about networking and strategic conversations around referrals. Learn more at www.mailecollmer.com and get weekly referral tips at www.52referraltips.com

You have brain damage. But don't worry—we all do. Attorney Scott Warrick joins us this week to talk about the ways we damage our brains and how we can actually heal them just like any other part of our body. You don't want to miss this blunt and eye-opening conversation! Check out Scott's book, Healing the Human Brain , on Amazon and learn more at www.scottwarrick.com

Whether TikTok gets banned by the government or not, the lessons and insight in this week's episode will absolutely help you with your firm's social media strategy. We're joined by The Hammer, attorney Darryl Isaacs, who has built a strong and engaged following on TikTok. He shares his approach, what's worked for him, and why other firm owners should be doing the same thing. Yo...

You're on social media, but the needle isn't moving? Why? Could it be your content, or are you reaching the wrong audience? This week we're joined by Rob Roseman, founder of WTFDivorce to talk about how he built his community in the legal space and what you can do to find success on social media. Follow @WTFDivorce on Instagram and visit www.wtfdivorce.com to learn more and apply to...

It's no secret that systematizing and documenting your processes will absolutely fuel your firm's growth. This week's guest, Attorney Davina Frederick, has mastered the art of systemization and used it to scale her business into a multi-million dollar firm. Now, as the founder of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer, she's helping female firm owners enjoy the same success, and she joins us...

Imposter Syndrome is very prominent in the legal industry. What is it? How can you overcome it? This week we're joined by Susan Harrow who works with professionals in the legal industry (and more) to gain control over themselves and squash Imposter Syndrome. Learn more about Susan and grab her free resources at www.prsecrets.com

What do your firm's books look like? Are they a mess? Are you accurately reporting your firm's revenue and expenses? This week we're joined by Peggy Gruenke of CPN Legal who specializes in bookkeeping for law firms to talk about the most common accounting issues in law firms and some things you can do to get a better picture of your firm's financial health.

We couldn't be more excited about this week's episode. We're joined by Attorney Haley Moss to talk about autism, neurodiversity, and how firm owners should approach and work with those in the neurodiversity community. Learn more about Haley and the work she does at www.haleymoss.com

Inclusivity is becoming a more important conversation in workplaces all over the country, but what does it really mean? This week we're joined by Dr. Debra Dupree to talk all things inclusivity, how to be more conscious of it, and the steps you can take to make your firm a psychologically safe place for your team. Connect with Debra on LinkedIn and learn more about Debra's Agile Lawyer p...

What's your marketing strategy? Do you have an ideal client profile, a funnel, and a unique value proposition? Maybe it's been a while since you looked at yours. Regardless, our guest this week, Warren Miles-Pickup, joins us to talk about the elements of a marketing strategy and how to make it work for your firm. Check out Warren's new book, Motivated Marketing, available on Amazon.