The 80/20 Principle

Practical, concrete advice for lawyers who want to use technology to simplify and streamline their w

Episodes

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The human brain is hard-wired to process information in story form. Knowing this helps us see the ma

Today's episode is about a very important topic: namely, how you persuade jurors, judges, and others

Today is Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday") in New Orleans so I thought I'd share my thoughts on what living

Most lawyers rely on so-called word-of-mouth marketing. Essentially, this means they have no strateg

How can solo and small firm lawyers most effectively leverage outsourcing, in particular, the job of

The best success with outsourcing comes when you hire people to do specialized tasks, that are impor

To succeed in delegating work you need to be realistic about the challenges you’ll face, and how to

Few people are aware of the powerful (but hidden) subconscious forces that guide our decisions and s

Automation has great promise for making your law practice run smoother with less overhead. But it ha

In this episode, I discuss the reasons why systems are so powerful, and why you need to work to defi

(This recording was made with a lesser quality mic, so forgive the atypical quality) The key to a su

The best way to market yourself is to build trust and prove that you’re trustworthy. Review & Reputa

Lawyers need to be better attuned to what their clients think and feel about their experiences deali

When you commit your goals to writing you'll automatically clarify them and drastically increase you

Training your mind is one way to boost your chances of success in any endeavor, including running yo

Starting a new firm is exciting and daunting. Many lawyers get overwhelmed by the decisions and dead

Social media is helpful when you use it to complement your strategic referral marketing efforts. Mos

The public's perception is that most lawyers care more about making money than helping their clients

Most lawyers are burned out juggling both the intense demands of a practicing law AND the administra

Artificial intelligence and the rise of robot lawyers are interesting topics to talk about. But they