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Referrals are a huge part of a lawyer's business, but many struggle with generating a good amount to help them grow. Stacey Brown Randall learned about the power of referrals the hard way and has now built her life around helping business owners generate more referrals, and do so without even having to ask! Learn more about Stacey and her program at www.growthbyreferrals.com and www.staceybro...

Stress and other negative health complications have plagued the legal industry for years, and much of it stems of lawyers refusing to delegate many of their tasks. This week, we're joined by Garrick Pursley of De Novo Review to talk about the benefits of delegating the legal and non-legal work that takes up a ton of your time as you try to run your business. Learn more about De Novo Review at...

Is your firm automated? If not, you could be losing a lot of precious time doing things that a simple automation can do in just a few seconds. This week's guest, attorney Justie Nicol, has built several automations for her firm and joins us to talk about the ways it has improved the way she works.

At some point in your law firm's life, you'll likely need to change names. Most attorneys do this when they add a partner. However, if your law firm isn't named after you and your partners, it allows you to create a consistent brand that can outlive any attorney on staff. This week's guest, attorney Antonio Jimenez, recently went through a rebranding of his firm and talks about...

This week, we're joined by Attorney Neil Tyra to discuss how you can be a more productive solo when it comes to the computer you use, the apps you employ, and the workflows you create. As an attorney who spent time working in the tech industry, he knows all the tricks to becoming as productive as possible. Check out Neil's podcast, The Law Entrepreneur, as well. He has over 275 episodes...

You can't do the legal work you love doing if you can't close consultations. Your marketing can only take you so far, so when it comes down to you and a prospect at a consultation, it all depends on how well you can sell your services. Steve Cashdollar has built his business on helping professionals sell their services and become trusted advisors in a working relationship, and he joins u...

TikTok has exploded as a social media platform over the last year, which means it's another opportunity for people and businesses to gain exposure. Does it fit within a law firm's marketing strategy? It's worked for some, including this week's guest, Brandon Pettijohn AKA @PortCityAttorney. He has already amassed nearly 400,000 followers and has over 7 million likes on his post...

For most attorneys, bar membership is required, so why not make the best of it? Being active in your bar association(s) can lead to a lot of great opportunities and even make your job easier. Attorney Dennis Kainen has spent many years actively working in bar associations and joins us to talk about what he's learned. Learn more about Dennis and his firm at https://wkm-law.com/

Happy employees are more productive and help you reach your growth goals. That's why this week's episode is focusing on how to create a great work environment. Attorney Lewis Landerholm has mastered this and it has contributed to his firm's growth from a single office to multiple locations in Oregon and Washington. Check out what he has to say about his hiring and office management...

Attorney Chris Clark has built his law firm around being "data-driven." What does that mean, how does it impact your firm, and how does it potentially put BigLaw out of business? Chris explains it all in this week's episode!

Technology makes our lives easier! The same is true for your law firm. This week we're joined by attorney Lindsey Sharp as she talks about how the tech she's implemented in her firm has saved her time and money, and how she has passed those savings on to her clients. 

Are you thinking about taking the leap and opening your own firm? Attorney Jeremy Baker was in your shoes at one point, and he decided to take the leap. Now, he's running a successful solo practice and joins us to talk about his experience and provide some insight on his journey. Learn more about Jeremy at www.buildchicagolaw.com , as well as his other venture, Operation Palmtree, which aims...

This week, Marc Cerniglia and attorney Tania Bartolini sit down to discuss the importance of measuring your employees' performance. Does your team have KPIs that you track and hold them accountable for? Does your team truly understand the "why" to their job? Check out this great discussion for tips on getting the most out of your team!

When Covid shut down the legal world, the industry had to pivot, forcing it to finally embrace a more digital way of conducting business. Attorney Jason Canales has been at the forefront of this transition as a litigator and joins us to talk about what he's seen and where he believes the legal world is headed when it comes to virtual legal proceedings.

 What considerations should US attorneys make when dealing with legal cases that involve international clients or issues? Our guest, Stephan Grynwajc, has focused his entire practice on international law and was gracious enough to join the show to talk about the mistakes he's seen, as well as his approach to blending issues that reach across borders.

Hitting $1 million in revenue is a huge milestone for every law firm. Unfortunately, there's not a guidebook on how to do it. This week's guest, David Hall, has helped turn Hall Benefits Law into a multimillion-dollar law firm, and he shares the things he learned along the way to help reach that goal.

What does the future of the legal world look like? Julie Steinbacher from Million Dollar Solution sits down with Marc to talk about technology, marketing, and running a law firm in an increasingly virtual world. 

Do you want to build a million-dollar law firm? It all starts with having good systems and processes in place. Kristen David is a former attorney who has been where you are and now helps lawyers all over the country build successful law firms. Learn more about how Kristen can help your law firm at www.thekristendavid.com

Networking is not a dying art. In fact, it's never been more important! Attorney Daniel Alvarez gets all of his business from his networking efforts, and he's shown it can work with just how successful his firm has been. Daniel joins us this week to talk networking strategy, the opportunities networking provides, and much more!

This week, Richard James, a business and marketing expert, joins us to talk about the biggest mistakes attorneys make. Learn more about Richard James and his program here - https://therichardjames.com/

This week, immigration attorney Nadine Heitz joins us to talk about the importance of staying in touch with your contacts via email and social media with great content. Nadine is the rare attorney with a marketing background, which makes her a great person to talk to about how important it is to consistently market your firm with content.

This week, Maddy Martin of Smith.ai joins us to discuss a lot of great free or inexpensive tech solutions for attorneys that can help you delegate your busy work to free you up to accomplish more billable hours! Additionally, if you're interested in working with Smith.ai, use the code SPOTLIGHT100 to get $100 off your first month!

This week, Paula Black is one of the world's leading business development coaches for lawyers, entrepreneurs, and service providers. She regularly shows her clients how to attract more clients and grow their businesses while still having the personal life they really want.

In this new podcast by Spotlight Branding, we'll be interviewing attorneys and other experts in the legal industry to help you solve marketing and business development challenges that come with running your own law firm. Episodes will begin dropping in early 2021!