Your Profitable Law Firm

Harnessing AI in Law Firms: A Conversation with Josh NoffkeIn this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm Podcast, host Kelley Brubaker is joined by Josh Noffke, a practicing attorney, fractional CLO, and the founder of Brass Tax and Noffke Law. Together, they explore practical applications of AI in law firms, focusing on compliance AI workflows, inbox triage agents, and AI-powered data rooms for M&a...

Streamline Your Law Firm’s Expense Management with Smart Spend: Insights from Experts In this episode, we're featuring a replay from an in-person user conference hosted by 8am (formerly Affinipay) in September 2025. Join the panelists as they talk about the benefits of 8am's Smart Spend product. The session covers how Smart Spend addresses key financial management pain points, including ma...

Maximizing Law Firm Growth with Data: Insights from Legal Experts In this episode, we bring you an exciting replay from the 2025 8am user conference in Austin, Texas. Join Gabriela Cubeiro, SVP of Product at 8am, as she moderates a panel discussion featuring legal experts Kelley Brubaker, CPA and Fractional CFO, and Travis Easton, co-managing partner of Easton and Easton. The panel dives deep into...

Navigating the Solo Journey: Insights with Wendy S Meadows   Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we welcome Wendy S Meadows, family law attorney, coach, and author of 'Sparkle & Grit'. Wendy shares her journey from being a managing partner to going solo, discussing essential considerations like financial planning, client relationships, and maintaining a work-life balance. We...

Legal Leadership: From Courtroom to C-Suite with Dan Cuneo, Esq.  In this insightful podcast episode, we sit down with Dan Cuneo, Esq., the Chief Operating Officer of Malone Hatley PC, as he shares invaluable lessons from his 20+ years of experience in legal and executive leadership. Dan's journey from a litigator to a COO is filled with strategic vision, operational excellence, and a passion for...

Profit Leakage and Expense Management for Law Firms: Strategies and Best Practices Join Kelley Brubaker, founder of Profit Scale Thrive, and webinar moderator Brittany Hoffmann as they dive deep into the crucial topics of profit leakage and expense management for law firms. In this replay of a live webinar hosted by Above the Law and sponsored by 8:00 AM, Kelley shares hidden strategies and practi...

Insightful Conversations on Finance and Niche Marketing with Frank Rekas   In this episode, Kelley Brubaker interviews Frank Rekas, a well-known financial planner specializing in working with law firm owners. They discuss their professional backgrounds, the importance of niching in business, and share personal experiences about realizing the value of focusing on specific client bases. The conversa...

Finding the Right Financial Partner for Your Law Firm   In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker addresses the most common questions law firm owners ask about choosing financial partners. Kelley covers various topics such as selecting bookkeeping services tailored for law firms, where to find outsourced bookkeeping help, cloud-based bookkeeping solutions, the impor...

AI and Legal Practice: A Conversation with Carolyn Elefant In this episode, Kelley Brubaker welcomes Carolyn Elefant, owner of a 30-year-old law firm and the author of the long-running blog myshingle.com . Carolyn shares her experience in using AI to enhance solo and small firm practices and discusses the challenges and changes within the legal industry. They also talk about the cautious adoption...

Transform Your Legal Practice with Flat Fee Billing: Kelley's Guide   In this episode, Kelley Brubaker discusses the financial unpredictability of hourly billing in the legal industry and explores the cashflow advantages of flat fees. Using a case study of a family law firm, Kelley illustrates how transitioning to flat fee billing can lead to more predictable revenue, reduced administrative ov...

Building Efficient Law Firms and Leveraging Content Creation with Brian Glass In this podcast episode, Kelley Brubaker welcomes Brian Glass, a personal injury attorney from Northern Virginia, to discuss effective strategies for law firm management. They talk about the importance of systems and habits that protect an owner's time, as well as innovative ways to repurpose content for marketing. B...

Navigating the Growth Stages of Your Law Firm for Optimal ProfitabilityIn this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, Kelley Brubaker explores the critical growth stages of a law firm from solo practice to scaling with systems. Kelley discusses key considerations for each stage, such as revenue stability, role clarity, building a core team, and leveraging data-driven decisions. She emphasize...

Maximizing Your Law Firm’s Online Potential with Anthony KarlsIn this episode, Kelley Brubaker hosts Anthony Karls, co-founder of Sterling Lawyers and president of Rocket Clicks. They discuss how niche marketing, specifically for family law, can greatly improve law firms' online presence and reduce 'leaky' websites. Anthony shares the importance of responding to web leads promptly and...

Balancing Client Work & Business Growth in Your Small Law Firm   In this episode, Kelley Brubaker explores the challenges small law firm owners face in balancing client work with business development. She discusses the common trap of reactive work, strategies for carving out 'CEO time,' batching tasks, delegating, and using KPIs to make informed decisions. Kelley emphasizes the importa...

Maximizing Profitability in Your Small Law Firm with Kelley Brubaker   In this episode, Kelley Brubaker discusses essential strategies to enhance profitability in small law firms. Topics covered include maximizing revenue, controlling costs, and improving profit margins through better systems. Kelley emphasizes the importance of raising rates strategically, accurate time tracking, auditing expense...

Transform Your Law Firm with Effective Systems & HabitsIn this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker discusses how small law firm owners can achieve sustainable growth by implementing effective systems and habits. She emphasizes the importance of defining growth, knowing your financials, and organizing trust accounts. Kelley also highlights streamlining client intak...

Mastering Client Communication: The Key to a Thriving Law Firm In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker discusses the crucial role of client communication in running a successful law firm. Kelley highlights the importance of setting clear expectations, maintaining transparent billing practices, and providing consistent updates to build stronger client relationships...

Smart Scaling: How to Grow Your Law Firm EfficientlyLaw firm growth isn't just about getting more clients. It's about creating a smooth-running, supportive business. Join Kelley Brubaker as she discusses how to scale your law firm smartly with effective hiring, delegation, and system-building. Learn essential steps like documenting your tasks, hiring for roles not people, clear delegation,...

Enhance Your Legal Practice: Get Paid Faster and SmarterIn this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, set to release in July 2025, Kelley Brubaker shares her segment from a recent virtual legal seminar titled 'Getting Paid Faster and Smarter.' Joined by Kim Bennett from Fidu Legal and moderated by Erika Segal, the discussion covers practical tips for law firms to improve their billing proce...

Uncovering Fraud in Law Firms: Real Cases and Prevention Tips In this episode of 'Your Profitable Law Firm' podcast, host Kelley Brubaker explores the startling truth about internal fraud within law firms. She shares three real-life cases of embezzlement and fraud involving trusted staff members, highlighting the consequences of weak internal controls. Each case is analyzed to understand h...

Uncover 3 Hidden Money Leaks in Your Law Firm Welcome back to Your Profitable Law Firm podcast with Kelley Brubaker. In this episode, discover 3 silent money leaks that drain cash from your practice daily: unproven marketing spend, trust accounting errors, and last-minute tax moves. Learn how to stop wasting money on ineffective marketing, ensure your trust accounting is accurate, and plan ahead f...

Revolutionizing Law Firm Billing with Whitney Harper  Shout out to Manny Torres of  ⁨Growth Amplifiers⁩  for connecting Whitney and I together! In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker interviews Whitney Harper, co-founder of ADVOS Legal and ADVOS Pro. They discuss the shift from traditional hourly billing to a more client-centric approach using the Agile-Scrum met...

Maximizing Law Firm Productivity with Technology Audits In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm Podcast, Kelley Brubaker welcomes Jared Correia, founder of Red Cave Legal Consulting and host of the Legal Late Night podcast. They discuss the importance of technology audits for law firms. Jared shares his journey from practicing law to business consulting, emphasizing the pivotal role of effecti...

Unlocking Law Firm Success: Marketing & Analytics with Bo Royal    Prepare to dive into the mind of a marketing maverick: Bo Royal, a former Fortune 500 agency exec turned legal marketing powerhouse. Bo transformed an injury law firm’s online case volume fourfold and built Pareto Legal into a remarkable revenue-generating success. He now reveals the secrets behind his bold pivot into legal mar...

Transitioning to Subscription Legal Services with Kimberly Bennett In this episode of the 'Your Profitable Law Firm' podcast, host Kelley Brubaker sits down with Kimberly Bennett, a practicing attorney with almost 20 years of experience, to discuss the transition from hourly billing to subscription-based legal services. Kimberly shares her journey, insights, and the advantages of moving aw...