Law Firms and Finance

One of the most significant issues that I see law firms struggle with is figuring out if they are spending their money on marketing activity that produces results, so we sat down with Zeke Silvani of ConvertIT Marketing to discuss a simple framework that Lawyers and Law Firms can use to achieve results that generate actual returns Check out the full video interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/l...

Do you have the right systems that can help you grow a more profitable law firm, enjoy your life more, help your clients, and appreciate your staff? If your answer is no or you're not sure then you definitely want to tune into our conversation with Kristen David her story and how she Upleveled her business and her life.

Do you have a Burnout Prevention Plan?   If your biggest client left, how would you handle that?  Like most lawyers or Licensed professional business owners, boundaries and avoiding burnout was not a class taught in your school curriculum.  Still, the truth is when you run a law firm, thousands of things are thrown at you that will lead you closer to burnout.  To dive into this topic, we sat down...

Are you practicing the correct type of law?  One thing we learned from our conversation with Liku Amadi: sometimes you have to take a step back, look in the mirror and ask yourself some tough questions like, "Is practicing this type of law the best thing for me emotionally and mentally?"  Once you get the answer to this question, start thinking out of the box to make a transition while s...

Do you slow down long enough to help educate your clients and your staff?  Kaitlin Wildoner once had a goal of becoming a teacher, but somewhere along the way, Constitutional Law caught her attention, so she decided to combine that love for teaching which has turned out to be a phenomenal factor in exceptional customer satisfaction. Enjoy the conversation and share your thoughts in the comments. C...

Who do you call when it comes to complex tax issues, or do you even know how to determine what is a complex tax issue?  This is why we sat down with the author of "The Tax Chick Blog" Amanda Doucette to learn more about her practice of Tax Litigation, Corporate Tax Law, Business Succession strategies, blogging, and podcasting  Check out the full interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/l...

Do you have the right Cyber Security Risk Protections for your business that you should?  Well, if your like most Law Firms, Bookkeepers or Accounting Firm owners your answer is likely "I am not sure" so we brought on a great guest Jock Wols to help break this down and talk about some of the common gaps that exist in your average firms Cyber Security and Professional Liability protection...

A lot of people say; every small business owner needs a lawyer but they never really tell you what type of lawyer you need.  For this reason, we sat down with Shavon J Smith a Business Attorney to understand WHAT type of lawyer a small business needs Check out the full interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #accounting #finance #businesscontent #lawandfinance

What are the top tips that you can practice to make sure you stay relevant within the legal industry?  Olga Mack does an amazing job of helping us understand, whether we like it or not that the legal industry is changing and technology like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and so much more are pushing for this change and there will come a time when we can no longer sit back and just let it happ...

A key factor to having a sustainable business?  Constantly helping solve a problem that someone else has.  That is what Daniel and his team did when they founded Lawbrokr, a platform that helps connect clients to the lawyer that helps fit the best needs for their legal cases.  Check out the discussion we had with Daniel about his journey to co-founding this great business.  Check out the full inte...

The one question that every lawyer and entrepreneur should be asking themselves...  "Is this getting me Results?"  A question, if asked honestly, will help us build a better business in the long run. @Gwendolyn Walker thank you for being a great guest  Check out the full interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #accounting #finance #businesscontent #l...

What is In-House counsel all about?  Do companies get a benefit from having In-House counsel support?  Well, this is a question that every entrepreneur needs to have an answer for.  If you are a mid-market or growth-stage company,  you need someone who knows the law and your business. We sat down with Catherine O'Connell to learn all about how she is pioneering the industry of fractional In-H...

Would you trust a business advisor whose business is failing?  This is an important question and an important topic that we dive into during this solid interview with Adam Williams, the founder of Rust Belt Law.  Check out the full interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #accounting #finance #businesscontent #lawandfinance

This amazing lawyer started her law firm and found Instagram and TikTok to be one of the best ways for her to grow fast enough for her to leave work for other firms and solely focus on her firm and a matter of months. We sat down with Kelli Jones to hear her story and pick up a few insightful tips Check out the full interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #acc...

Employment law can be tricky... Whether you hire contractors or employees,  so its best to have someone in your corner to help you navigate the difficult questions as they arise.  @Nance Schick is back with some great advise for business owners that is definitely worth giving a listen to.  Check out the full interview at the businesstalklibrary.com/lawandfinance.  #businesstalklibrary #accounting...

What does it take to build a $10 million law firm?  There are a lot of theories out there on this but one of the things you love about this show is we skip passed the theory and just talk to people who have actually done it.  In this interview we sat down with Brian King the founder of King Law a firm that started with 1 office and a goal to hit $50,000 in revenue now years later they have 15 offi...

Finding the right finance partner for your business is critical and truth be told it's not always easy. In today's conversation, I sat down with Chelsea M. Williams 💵⚖⏱ the founder of Core Solutions Group and firm that some would say is my direct competitor but I would call her a friend and inspiration. We dive into some of the critical topics that you need to know if you are going to f...

I was working with a company that lost millions of dollars due to a delay in the contracting process. See I was the finance lead in analyzing the deal and we were just about ready to close the deal and go live until we realized that we were all looking at the same version of the contract draft (it was yet to be finalized).  At that point, I realized this was going to delay the process causing mill...

Do you have the right data privacy policies in place for your business?  If we are being honest most businesses would have to say "I Really Don't Know".  To help you out we brought Jodi Daniels on the show because she is a specialist in helping companies understand and develop data privacy and security plans that protect your customers, protect your business, and most importantly; p...

What would make a successful lawyer leave the practice of law to launch a skincare and spa business? Well, we sat down with Peter Dziedzic to hear his story of going from a successful law career to owner/operator of a top-tier skincare and spa company in Boston, MA, and on to establishing a phenomenal Insurance Marketing firm with his husband Jay C. Judas. Enjoy the show

How do you make great legal services affordable and available to millions of people? Well, LegalQ has made this their mission and they are taking it head-on. In the past few months, they have seen 100% month-over-month growth with attorneys and clients.   We sat down with founder Zeb Anderson to learn more about their story.

As the courts are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of cases on backlog  and the cost of pursuing a trial continues to grow, many are finding that legal mediation is   a very viable and opportune solution to their various legal matters.  As the attention and attractiveness of legal mediation increases, the need for technology geared to help streamline the mediation process is critical so we...

How automated are your systems and technology for your Law Firm? If your answer is not much, then you definitely want to pay attention to Melanie Leonard of Streamlined Legal.  As a former law firm owner that sold her practice and now focuses on helping other law firms solve the critical tech challenges of a growing firm, she is perfect for sharing insights and tips that will help you realize the...

Developing a community around your product, service or brand is one of the most effective ways to build a sustainable level of profitable business, referrals and an all-around business that you are proud to call your own... SO  How are you developing meaningful connections with those that love and support your brand?  If you need help listen to this episode because we brought on a Master of Commun...

Do you know what it really takes to be successful at running a law firm? If you are like Jessica Birken or most lawyers you dreamed of becoming and lawyer and running a law firm up until the point where you actually had to practice law. In this interview, Jessica shares her story of living her dream of being a lawyer only to realize it wasn't a dream that she actually wanted until she figured...