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Lawyerist Podcast
The Lawyerist Podcast helps lawyers build modern law firms that are profitable, efficient, and sustainable. Hosted by the team at Lawyerist, each episode features conversations with law firm owners, legal tech innovators, consultants, and industry experts focused on the business of practicing law. Learn proven strategies for law firm management, legal technology, AI, operations, client experience, leadership, marketing, hiring, and firm growth. Whether you're a solo practitioner or managing a…
Episodes
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#463: Reclaim Your Time and Grow Your Business, with Dan Martell
Business owners often hear the advice: “hire help and delegate!” In this episode, Stephanie talks with entrepreneur Dan Martell about why you should hire to…
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#462: Designing an Empathetic Client Experience, with Kirk Simoneau
Kirk Simoneau joins Sara to explore client experience design and accessibility. Sharing his journey from trauma survivor to lawyer, Kirk emphasizes the…
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#461: Using Project Management to Tame the Chaos, with Bobby Steinbach from MeanPug(Sponsored)
Learn how MeanPug, a law firm marketing company, manages a multitude of projects, tasks, and workflows within their company. Listen-in as Zack talks with…
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#460: High Stakes: Exploring the Rise of Gambling Addiction Among Lawyers, with Eric Webber
Stephanie talks with Eric Webber about the silent addiction of gambling. In this episode, we explore why you can’t go anywhere or watch a sporting event…
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#459: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Connections on the Course, with LJ Finney
Think golf is a boring game for old white dudes? Think again! In this episode, Stephanie talks with LJ Finney about why golf is great for networking and…
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#458: How to Build a Marketing Plan That Works, Marc Cerniglia from Spotlight Branding (Sponsored)
Zack talks with Marc Cerniglia, founding partner of Spotlight Branding, about building a marketing plan that works for your office. They dig into the 4 steps…
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#457: Healthy Profits: Understanding the Story Your Numbers Tell, with Bernadette Harris
The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited doubled-down on our Healthy Firm model. But what, exactly, is it? Join us for another stop on our podcast book tour. This week…
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#456: Building a Thoughtful and Personal Client Experience, with Rachel Allums
Lawyerist Lab member and estate planning lawyer Rachel Allums knows that the client experience isn’t “one size fits all.” In this episode, Rachel Allums talks…
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#455: Enhancing Office Safety in a Volatile World, with Brink Fidler
In this episode, delve into the crucial topic of active violence preparedness with Brink Fidler, owner and founder of Defend Systems, a prominent life safety…
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#454: Act with Intention to Increase Employee Retention, with Joey Coleman
Stephanie and Joey Coleman, author of Never Lose an Employee Again: The Simple Path to Remarkable Retention, explore the crucial role the employee experience…
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#453: Healthy Systems: Creating Consistent Client Experiences, with Matt Loker
The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited doubled-down on our Healthy Firm model. But what, exactly, is it? Join us for another stop on our podcast book tour. This week…
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#452: Managing AI in Your Practice, with Ed Walters
Zack sits down with Ed Walters, Chief Strategy Officer of vLex and founder of Fastcase, to discuss AI's role in legal research. Delve into why it’s important…
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#451: Teaching the Business of Law, with Andrew Garcia and James Matthews
Professors Andrew Garcia and James Matthews discuss Suffolk University Law School’s Accelerator to Practice program. Designed to prepare students for small and…
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#450: DEI and the Power of Building Belonging, with Dr. Terrell Strayhorn
In this episode, Stephanie talks with diversity scholar Dr. Terrell Strayhorn about the concept of belonging, emphasizing its significance beyond buzzwords…
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#449: You Snooze You Lose: Cultivating Good Sleeping Habits, with Alex Colkitt
In this episode, Zack explores the vital role sleep plays in overall health and well-being with Alex Colkit, Founder and CEO of AC Holistic Wellness. They…
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#448: The Benefits of Accessible Systems and Practices, with Joe Hodge
Zack talks with Joe Hodge from American Printing House for the Blind, about building websites and systems for the visually impaired. They discuss why…
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#447: Healthy Teams: Leading Your Team to a Shared Vision, with Aaron Elinoff
The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited doubled-down on our Healthy Firm model. But what, exactly, is it? Join us for another stop on our podcast book tour. This week…
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#446: PatternBuilder Puts Firm Knowledge to Work, with Scott Kelly and Thomas Officer
Zack Glaser sits down with Thomas Officer and Scott Kelly co-founders of PatternBuilder, to discuss document automation, advanced content management, and what…
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#445: Step Up Your Podcast Game, with Britany Felix
In this episode, we get meta with Zack interviewing Lawyerist’s own podcast editor and consultant, Britany Felix. They talk about pitching yourself as a guest…
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#444: Streamlining Legal Operations for Success, with Catherine Sanders Reach
Stephanie talks with Director for the Center of Practice Management at the North Carolina Bar Association, Catherine Sanders Reach, about Legal Ops and how…
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#443: Healthy Clients: Designing Client Experience, with Nkoyo-Ene Effiong
We’re back with another stop on our tour through The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited. In these episodes, we dive into each of the six areas of business integral…
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#442: Creating a Culture of Learning, with Danielle DavisRoe
Are you or your team lifelong learners? Maybe the thought of training exhausts you? In this episode, Zack talks to senior consultant and Lab coach Danielle…
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#441: Debunking Myths of Subscription Model, with Ron Baker
Recently, we’ve featured Labsters from our community who made the switch to subscription models. Today, Stephanie interviews Ron Baker, returning guest and…
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#440: A Path to Meaningful Regulations, with Rebecca Sandefur
Join us as Zack and Professor Sandefur talk about what it takes to increase access to justice. They discuss what it really means, the unauthorized practice of…
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#439: Healthy Strategy: Client-Centered Business Model, with Brandon Harter
The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited doubled-down on our Healthy Firm model. But what, exactly, is it? Join us for a podcast book tour, where we dive into each of…
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#438: Harnessing Chat GPT in Your Firm, with Joyce Brafford from Rocket Matter (Sponsored)
Zack talks with Joyce Brafford, a lawyer and practice management expert at ProfitSolv, about incorporating AI into your firm’s workflows and automations. See…
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#437: Fair & Ethical AI, with Matthew Butterick
In a world where AI is becoming more and more prevalent, how do we protect the rights of the original, human ideas? Today, Zack talks with author, designer…
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#436: Flat Fees and Flexible Firms, with Rebecca Ritchey
Labster Rebecca Ritchey from Sibus Law Group joins Sara to talk about how she has built a healthy business strategy in her firm—including a flat fee model, a…
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#435: How Lawyers Can Maximize Word, with Barron Henley
Stephanie interviews Affinity’s Barron Henley and they dive into how lawyers can maximize their use of Microsoft Word. From formatting to footnotes, Barron…
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#434: Leverage AI to Stay Ahead, with Greg Siskind
So you think your firm is tech forward, but do you have a strategy behind that? Today Zack Glaser talks with Lawyerist Lab member, author, and fellow legal…
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#433: Revisit The Small Firm Roadmap, with Stephanie Everett & Aaron Street
Have you heard? We released a new edition of our book! Our goal has always been to help lawyers better manage their firms. Now we have new strategies and…
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#432: Working Abroad Full Time
Have you considered moving abroad full time? Have you wondered what it would take to make that a reality? Lawyerist Lab Coach Bernadette Harris moved herself…
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#431: What’s Your Website Goal? with Zack Glaser
It sounds obvious, but it may need to be stated: your law firm needs a website. Today Stephanie talks with our own Legal Tech Advisor Zack Glaser about the…
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#430: Building Your Team in a Down Market, with Chong Ye
No one said hiring and keeping a strong team was easy, but it’s definitely possible. Sara interviews Lawyerist Lab member, Chong Ye, about the success he’s…
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#429: Tame Your Digital Chaos, with Paul Unger
Do you feel overwhelmed in your day-to-day as you try to get everything done? Guess what? You’re not alone. Paul Unger, speaker, author, and owner at Affinity…
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#428: Behind the Scenes of a $100M Verdict, with Ryan McKeen
Believe it or not, securing a $100 million dollar verdict is not an overnight project. Today Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab coach Ryan McKeen about how he…
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#427: Better Decisions, Less Fatigue, with Nika Kabiri
Just like the body gets tired after a workout, the brain gets tired from making too many decisions. Stephanie talks with Decision Scientist Nika Kabiri about…
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#426: Leveraging LinkedIn as a Lawyer, with Amy Grubb
You probably have a LinkedIn profile. But, are you using it in a way that helps build your client portfolio, brand, and business? In this episode, meet new…
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#425: The Making of a Merger, with Debbie Foster
Debbie Foster, managing partner at Affinity Consulting, joins Stephanie to share some big news. They detail how to best prepare your team for a merger through…
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#424: How to Get Great Feedback from Clients, with Ashley Steckler
You want your clients to give you feedback, but are you asking the right questions? Listen today as our product director, Ashley Steckler, shares specific…
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#423: Bridging the Access to Justice Gap with Technology, with Sateesh Nori
Attorneys have a unique opportunity to use their skills for the good of others. And Sateesh Nori, Executive Director of JustFix, has worked his entire career…
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#422: Know Your Team, Grow Your Firm, with Spencer Schmidt
How well do you know your team? Do they know you care about them? Did you know your relationship with your team can actually impact your bottom line? In this…
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#421: Leading Your Firm Through Adolescence, with Karen Graves
You’re no longer in start-up mode for your firm. You’ve grown and stretched and you’re ready to level up. So what’s next? In this episode, Stephanie talks with…
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#420: Intake as an Iterative Process, with Wouter IJgosse from DecisionVault (Sponsored)
Zack sits down with Wouter IJgosse from DecisionVault to learn more about how their platform can streamline client intake for attorneys. DecisionVault takes a…
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#419: Free Yourself from Productivity, with Oliver Burkeman
Is your to-do list never-ending? When was the last time you really felt productive? When we are constantly trying to get things off our list, the list seems to…
Lawyerist Podcast#418: More Income, Fewer Taxes, with Bernadette Harris
The end of the year is upon us and whether we like it or not, it’s time to think about wrapping up our finances. Do you have a plan in place for your financial…
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#417: Choosing to Stay a Small Firm, with Katie Roe
For some small law firm owners, growth isn’t the goal. In this episode, Sara talks with former Lawyerist Lab member Katie Roe about how and why she built her…
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#416: Working as a Legal Nomad, with Chrystan Carlton
If you could work from anywhere in the world, where would it be? What if we told you it could be possible with a little planning? In this episode, Sara talks…
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#415: Negotiating the Sweet Spot, with Leigh Thompson
In a negotiation, each party wants something. Discovering how to make it a win-win situation, aka finding the sweet spot, is the key. Today, Stephanie talks…
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#414: Why You Need an Integrator, with Jasmine Prout
What is an integrator? What does an integrator do? Does your team need one? Sara Muender talks with Jasmine Jowers Prout, Operations Director of The Gober…
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#413: Software as a Partner in Your Business, with Joyce Brafford from CosmoLex (Sponsored)
Are you looking at your software as if it’s a partner in your firm? In this episode, Zack is joined again by Joyce Brafford, lawyer and practice management…
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#412: Challenging Hyper-Growth Mentality, with Paul Jarvis
How much growth is the right amount? How will you know when your business has grown enough? In this episode, Stephanie talks with Paul Jarvis, author and…
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#411: Staying Entrepreneurial at a Bigger Firm, with Nick Pleasants
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#410: Making Workflows Work for You, with Joyce Brafford from Rocket Matter (Sponsored)
Could a project management tool be the missing key in your law firm’s arsenal? In this episode, Zack talks with Joyce Brafford, a North Carolina attorney with…
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#409: PR: Your Marketing Puzzle’s Missing Piece, with Pam Perry
People don’t connect with brands, they connect with people. Could a publicist help you tell your story in a way that truly resonates with potential clients? In…
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#408: Make Your Core Values Work for You, with Fiona McEntee
Do you treat your firm’s core values as the guiding principles they are designed to be? On this episode, Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab member Fiona…
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#407: Serving Clients Through Alternative Business Structures, with Mike Payne and Chad Huebsch
What if you could join forces with another professional to both streamline and boost your business? This week’s guests have found a way, through their…
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#406: Harnessing Anxiety for Good, with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Anxiety—it’s a big, evil beast that we all deal with on some level for all different reasons. But what if you were able to take your anxiety and harness it for…
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#405: The Diverse Ways People Think, with Temple Grandin
Zack talks with Dr. Temple Gradin, academic, animal behaviorist, and Autism rights proponent, about different types of thinkers, the strengths they bring, and…
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#404: The Other F-Word: Protecting Your Business from Fraud, with Bernadette Harris
Stephanie talks with Lawyerist Lab coach Bernadette Harris, about how to protect your firm from fraud with proper procedures and safeguards, outsourcing…