Sep 8

Seat at the Table: Firing an Employee Without Causing Collateral Damage

In this episode of the Un-Billable Hour’s Seat at the Table: How do you know when a hire isn’t working out (hint: you already know) and then pull the trigger and let them go? It happens: you hire someone, and it doesn’t work out. So many firms put off the hard discussion: termina ... Show More

43m 54s

Aug 25

Law Firm Growth Doesn’t Happen by Accident, Tips You Can Use Today

Growing your business starts with you, and your front door is your web presence. The beating heart of your business is your technology. Guest Colleen Joyce is the CEO of the lawyer-client matching platform Lawyer.com and the founder of the Lawyer Growth Summit gathering. Joyce sh ... Show More

38m 20s

Aug 11

Seat at the Table: Understanding and Building Your Firm’s Culture

In this episode of the Un-Billable Hour’s Seat at the Table: A law firm’s culture. What is it? Your firm has a culture even if you’ve never identified it. The problem is, if you don’t create an intentional culture, an identity, you may slip into a culture you didn’t want to be pa ... Show More

43m 5s

Oct 2023

Community Table: When It’s Time To Grow, What To Do Next?

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: We present an extended conversation with guest consultants Robert Leitner and Philip Fairley as they guide a lawyer ready to grow her personal injury and Social Security law firm and discuss how to hire the right people fo ... Show More

29m 44s

Aug 2025

346. Think Like a Lawyer, Act Like an Entrepreneur: Marketing, Mindset & Freedom

In this episode of "The Free Lawyer," host Gary interviews Steve Steckler, a veteran marketing and leadership coach for lawyers and author of Think Like a Lawyer, Act Like an Entrepreneur. They discuss practical strategies for lawyers to overcome marketing challenges, emphasizing ... Show More

34m 41s

Oct 2023

Tech Foundations and Recommendations for a Successful Law Firm

Whether you’re setting up a new law firm or trying to get your current firm up to modern standards, technology absolutely must be a foundational element. Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway talk with Adriana Linares about what software and tools attorneys need to manage a firm effecti ... Show More

42m 21s

Apr 2023

The Boutique Lawyer Show: Don't be afraid to get into the detail

<p style="font-weight: 400;">For SME law firms operating in emerging practice areas, ensuring that you and your business meaningfully understand the work being undertaken by your clients — rather than simply having a surface-level appreciation — is critical to the longevity of th ... Show More

27m 55s

May 2024

208. The Secret to Building a Successful Law Firm Culture

<p>In this episode of "The Free Lawyer" podcast, host Gary interviews Jon Cumberworth, a fractional COO specializing in supporting law firms. Jon not only discusses the importance of leadership, firm culture, and aligning business practices with core values, but also pr ... Show More

31m 5s

Jun 2021

State Bar of Michigan: On Balance Podcast : Building Your Law Firm’s Web Presence

What do we mean when we talk about web presence, and how exactly can your law firm get it? Hosts Molly Ranns and JoAnn Hathaway welcome legal marketing pro Gyi Tsakalakis to chat about what digital marketing looks like in the current legal landscape. They discuss effective ways t ... Show More

30m 7s

Dec 2022

Building A Successful Law Firm: The “Triangle” and “Polaris”

Is the secret to your law firm’s success a triangle? Guest Christopher T. Anderson is a law practice management consultant (and host of the Legal Talk Network’s Un-Billable Hour). Anderson shares the “triangle” of a successful law firm: Acquiring clients; Producing the results yo ... Show More

50m 35s

Jul 2024

Community Table: Troublesome Employees, Offshoring, and Atypical Marketing

In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: A firm owner dealing with discipline problems stemming from her firm’s understaffing is frustrated. Feeling they have the upper hand, some employees are taking advantage of the situation. How can the owner regain control? ... Show More

31m 21s

Apr 2024

206. How Can Lawyers Grow Their Practices Through Effective Marketing Strategies?

<p> In this podcast episode, the host, Gary, is joined by Ronnie Deaver, a renowned legal marketing expert with a proven track record of helping law firms grow their practice. Together, they delve into practical strategies, emphasizing the crucial role of marketing, intake, and s ... Show More

33m 47s

Apr 2025

Leveraging Tech Tools in Your Law Firm – ABA TECHSHOW 2025

Boosting efficiency starts with basic tools your law firm probably already has! But, if you’re not engaging with your tools effectively, your firm may very well be falling behind the competition. Niki Black and Stephanie Everett talk with Dan Lear about their session on enhancing ... Show More

18m 17s

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