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Your Practice Mastered Podcast

Turning Trials into Triumphs: A Candid Conversation with a Legal Pioneer

Welcome to the Your Practice Mastered Podcast! In our upcoming episode, we’re excited to host Attorney Scott Stewart. Gear up to explore Attorney Stewart’s fascinating career journey from being a prosecutor to heading his own practice. Hear insightful discussions on the integral role of coaching in advancing a legal career, and learn how to balance professional growth and personal interests. Attorney Scott Stewart’s tale is not just about legal practice but also offers lessons on resilience, adaptability, and continual learning. Join us for an enlightening session and leap forward on your journey to mastering your practice.

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Navigate the Ups & Downs of Solo Law Practice: Tales from the Trenches

Join us on the Your Practice Mastered Podcast as we dive into the captivating story of Attorney Emily Smith Lee, a true entrepreneur in the legal world. Attorney Smith Lee shares her journey from navigating the challenges of solo law practice to overcoming setbacks and finding her path to success. Get ready to learn valuable lessons about unlearning the norms of big law, building efficient systems, and the importance of sales in running a thriving law firm. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation with Attorney Emily Smith Lee – it’s an episode you won’t want to skip! Tune in now and join the discussion.

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Finding Balance Between Compassion and Profitability

Attorney Don Golden, recipient of the 2020 Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year award, joins the Your Practice Mastered podcast. Attorney Don Golden shares his entrepreneurial journey and lessons learned from over 20 years of running his consumer bankruptcy law firm in Florida. We talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and the challenges he has faced over the years from changes impacting his website traffic, to growing too comfortable which impacted client service. Attorney Don Golden explains setbacks and growth in his firm, learning from mistakes, maintaining humility, constantly improving, and taking action to achieve his goals.

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Overcoming Adversity Through Discipline and Delegation

On this episode of Your Practice Master Podcast, Attorney Jodi Donato shares how implementing systems and delegating tasks led her practice to its most profitable year ever. Overcoming challenges like the 2008 crisis and losing her office in a fire and flood built resilience within her. After joining a mastermind group, Jodi realized how her ‘self-employed attorney’ mindset was holding her back from truly running her firm like a business. Implementing strategies like managing calendars and tasks freed up time for her to generate more revenue, transforming her practice and allowing exponential growth.

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Scaling Your Law Firm from the Basement to the Boardroom

Are you ready to learn valuable lessons? Join Richard James, Michael Strauch (MPS) and special guests Will and Kelly Grafton – founders of Grafton Firm, a thriving bankruptcy practice – THIS WEEK on Your Practice Mastered podcast! Grafton Firm discusses scaling a law firm from a basement office to a business with 15+ staff. They’ll share insights on staff turnover, revenue dips, prioritizing growth while juggling responsibilities, and the moment that made them fully commit to scaling their firm.

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Using the Power of Tech to Skyrocket Law Firm Profits

Join us on this episode of Your Practice Mastered, Richard James interviews the co-founder and CEO, Rusty Speedy, and Marketing Director, Sam Black, of Four Eyes, a company that helps law firms enhance their practice management software. They share the entrepreneur’s journey from a law firm above a lingerie store to a company earning $10M a year, fueled by technical growth. The podcast explores the advantages of having a technical team on board for successful businesses. You can’t miss this!

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From Fast Cars and Bikes to Law Firm Success

Tune into Your Practice Mastered Podcast with hosts Michael Strauch and Richard James, featuring attorney Charles Laputka. Explore his entrepreneurial journey, successes, failures, and lessons shaping his personal and professional growth. Discover his strategies for capturing market share, expanding his firm, and applying universal principles in ventures beyond law. Gain insights on work-life balance, focusing on the journey, and using innovative marketing strategies like TikTok. Don’t miss this.

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The Surprising Key to Building a Good Law Firm Team

In this week’s episode, Richard and Michael (MPS) discuss the importance of doing the unscalable in order to build a team and grow a business. It emphasizes the need to slow down and gain an intimate understanding of different roles and functions within a firm, even if it means personally getting involved. The example of marketing, specifically Facebook ads, is given to illustrate how being hands-on initially can lead to better results and the eventual delegation of tasks and much more. You can’t miss this.

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The Importance of Pricing & Quality Staffing in Law Firms

In this podcast, Richard James and Michael Strauch explore pricing and quality in law firms. They caution against price-based marketing, emphasize the importance of appropriate fees, and discuss the drawbacks of competing solely on lower prices. They highlight the significance of delivering value to clients and how raising prices can improve conversion rates and client retention. Whether bankruptcy, family law, or any legal field, this episode offers insights on balancing pricing and quality.

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Revolutionizing Law Firms with AI and ChatGPT

In the Your Practice Mastered podcast, hosts Michael Strauch and Richard James examine AI’s influence on law. They specifically mention Chat GPT and how it is not the only tool in the suite and that 373 new AI tools have been developed in the past week alone. Micheal and Richard emphasize the significance of professional-level service and leaving a favorable impression on clients. They caution that Chat GPT can pose a risk to law firms that neglect client experience, lack system building, and fail to engage in proactive marketing and content creation.

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About The Podcast

Welcome to the Your Practice Mastered Podcast, where the legal industry meets entrepreneurial excellence. Are you an ambitious law firm owner facing the daily challenges of client acquisition, workflow management, and the pursuit of professional freedom? You’re not alone.

Join us on a weekly journey into the world of legal entrepreneurship, where we connect you with like-minded attorneys and entrepreneurs who’ve walked in your shoes. Our mission is clear: to inspire and empower you to become the best law firm owner you can be.

Meet your hosts:

Richard James: With over 15 years of experience in the legal industry, Richard James knows what it takes to build a thriving law firm. He started a law firm from zero to $3.5 million in revenue in just 2.5 years. Since then, he has guided more than 900 attorneys on the path to sustainable success, helping them make a more significant impact on their clients’ lives.
 
MPS: Working directly with attorneys, MPS has honed his expertise in improving consultation rates. He’s elevated average law firm close rates from 33% to an impressive 64%. This not only increases case value but also boosts initial consultations, resulting in overall revenue growth. MPS is dedicated to optimizing the sales process for legal professionals.
 
At Your Practice Mastered, we’re here to bridge the gap between legal practice and entrepreneurial mastery. Our podcast offers actionable insights, inspirational stories, and expert guidance to help you navigate the challenges of running a law firm while achieving your goals for growth and success.
 
Join us each week as we explore the strategies, mindset shifts, and real-world experiences that can transform your law practice. It’s time to unlock your full potential as a law firm owner and make a positive impact on your clients and your bottom line.

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