Too many lawyers struggle with the business side of their practices. And that’s without considering the ever-increasing dependence on technology. As you probably realize, many lawyers find technology frustrating and counter-productive.

But, if you approach it sensibly, technology will make your practice much more profitable and easier to manage. Best of all? You don’t need to be a tech-wizard to harness its power.

Anyone can use technology to radically improve their law practice—even so-called “dinosaur lawyers” who can barely do email or surf the web. In this episode, and the ones that follow, you’ll discover how.

General Resources

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Episode Credits

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The 80/20 Principle

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Episode 1: Building Your Dream Practice