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It’s not uncommon for small law firm owners and solo practices to struggle with cash flow and bills. Expenses for running a law firm are often high and unpredictable. Incoming cash flow can be irregular. So how can business owners achieve financial freedom?

Darren Wurz, Founder of The Lawyer Millionaire Founders Network, sits down with LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers to share tips and tricks about law firm finances. They discuss why maximizing profit is just as important as growing your revenue. One of Darren’s philosophies is to treat savings like you are paying a bill. Non-negotiable. 

Tune in to find out how to stay ahead of the cycle.

You can connect with him on his websites here -  

Lawyer Millionaire Founders Network: 

https://www.lawyermillionaire.com/ 

Wurz Financial Services: 

https://wurzfinancialservices.com/ 

His Podcast:

https://the-lawyer-millionaire.blubrry.net/ 

His Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Lawyer-Millionaire-Maximizing-Minimizing-Confidence/dp/1639051473 

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn how to

• Pay yourself first to build financial stability.

• Plan for cash flow gaps with forecasting and reserves.

• Treat savings like a monthly bill.

Manage your time by understanding your “why”. 

Robert Simon owns a successful law firm, has co-founded an exclusive attorney community, JusticeHQ, and still manages to prioritize personal time with his wonderful family. How does he make it all happen? He shares his favorite time management tips with us.

We discuss delegation, using your mission statement to guide your activities, and more. Robert aims to use his time to help as many people as possible. Find out how he does that, along with some of his favorite productivity hacks. 

You can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberttsimon/ and on his website here - https://www.justicehq.com/ 

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about how

• Keeping a set mission will guide your business decisions. Always revisit your “why”.

• Your time management skills can and should be used not only for your law practice, but for family and personal life as well.

• Know when to say no. Don’t overextend yourself. Do all you can to help, but don’t put yourself in an impossible situation. 

“Activity does not equal productivity.”

Inefficiencies hide and do damage, creating chaotic environments. Peter Webb, Founder of Firm Performance, brings his 25+ years of legal industry experience to the LAWsome podcast to help address inefficiencies in your law firm.

On setting up your marketing team for success, he says, “Pouring gas into a broken machine isn’t going to make it run better. You need a well-oiled machine with the fuel to succeed.” Go from chaos to control with Peter’s tips on how to diagnose the inefficiencies that are holding your team back and hear his actionable advice on how to improve.

You can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petercwebb/ and on his website here - https://firmperformance.com/ 

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about how

• Marketing alone won't magically solve all law firm problems; underlying inefficiencies must be addressed.

• Successful marketing teams require a well-functioning internal structure, not just increased investment.

• Visionary leadership involves caring for team members and understanding their goals.

Learn how the Founder & CEO of Crisp, Michael Mogill, started his business with only $500 in his pocket and shaped it into a leading law firm growth company. In this episode, he shares his story along with the lessons he has learned along the way with LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers.

He says, "Entrepreneurship is placing a bet on yourself and your own decision making.” 

The group discusses motivators for success, the fear of the unknown as an entrepreneur, how smaller law firms can leverage digital marketing effectively, and the vitality of AI and efficiency in a modern law practice. 

You can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogill/ 

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• How Michael took $500 and turned it into a leading law firm growth company trusted by the legal industry.

• Valuable lessons learned about overcoming fear when starting and running a new business.

What if law firm branding isn’t just marketing—but a mindset rooted in self-awareness, vulnerability, and metrics?

Chris Earley, CEO of Earley Law Group, chats with LAWsome co-hosts, Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers. Chris is not only a CEO, but a thought leader in the legal industry. He writes monthly for the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, as well as the Business of Law Insider. He also hosts The Earley Show Podcast, where he speaks with attorney-entrepreneurs in the legal field. 

When he’s not working on growing and scaling his firm, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching his kids’ sports teams, running, and meditating. He is also a really bad drummer.

In this LAWsome episode, he discusses his personal journey with law firm branding. He speaks of being a giver and how vulnerability helped him with his growth mindset. Listen in to learn how understanding numbers can help you make more informed decisions for your law firm.

You can connect with him on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bostonpersonalinjurylawyer/ and his website - https://www.chrisearley.com/ 

Find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Wall-Journey-Childhood-Fullfillment/dp/B0DQWFM2DY

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• How vulnerability lends to maintaining a growth mindset

• Overcoming the fear of investing in your marketing

“I believe that to be a good marketer, you have to be a patient marketer and understand that the customer journey involves so many points of interaction with your brand.” –Cassidy Lewis

In this episode of LAWsome, Cooper Hurley’s CMO, Cassidy Lewis, shares the wisdom she has learned on her journey in the marketing industry with LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers.

She discusses the need for proactivity and community-oriented marketing, along with budgeting guidance. She also speaks to the importance of data when it comes to attribution.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidy-lewis-74822536/ and her website - https://thecmoacademy.com/ 

TLDR: In this episode you will learn

• How data speaks to your attribution and budgeting 

• What co-marketing is and how to utilize it for your law firm

• The most common marketing mistakes law firms make

Founder & CEO of Market Domination, Seth Greene, sits down with LAWsome host, Tanner Jones, to share his wisdom on the lost and dying art of law firm referrals. He touches on how to create a well-rounded podcast, book your dream guests, and establish meaningful relationships that will help expand your law firm’s reach.

Tune in to learn how to leverage these connections to drive long-term success for your firm. Maximize your reach, heighten brand advocacy, and increase the number of cases coming across your desk!

You can connect with Seth on his LinkedIn here (20) ★ Seth Greene ★ | LinkedIn- and his website - Home - Market Domination 

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn

• How to create a more efficient referral system 

• How to build a contact list of your dream podcast guests AND book them for your show

• How meaningful engagements with your local community can expand your reach

Is your law firm falling behind when it comes to technology? Are you unsure about what types of technology your law firm should be investing in? Is it unclear whether your investment in technology is delivering the results you expected? If you answered yes to any of these questions–this LAWsome episode is for you!

You could be saving time, money, and headaches by digitizing your law firm. How? Daniel Steinberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Lawbrokr sits down with LAWsome host, Tanner Jones to explore a phased approach to introducing technology with better long-term results, how to enhance your clients’ experience, and the importance of data privacy. 

You can connect with Daniel on his LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsteinberg9 and his website https://www.lawbrokr.com/ 

TLDR: In this episode you will learn

• How to start digitizing your law firm

• How to measure the success of your technology investments

• How digitizing can improve your relationship with clients and potential clients

When searching for an attorney, emotions tend to be at their highest. People who seek lawyers are often facing hardships unlike ever before. 

Atticus Family Law firm director, Natasha Vondracek explores the topic of client care with LAWsome host, Tanner Jones. 

How does your law firm convey to a potential client that they are more than just a number or a case on your desk? Natasha shares her expert insights with us in the latest LAWsome episode.

You can connect with Natasha on her LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-vondracek/ and her website - https://atticusfamilylaw.com/ 

TLDR: In this episode you will learn

• How to create a personalized approach to client care

• How to instill a nurturing culture among your staff

• The importance client care plays in reputation management