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TikTok has exploded as a social media platform over the last year, which means it's another opportunity for people and businesses to gain exposure. Does it fit within a law firm's marketing strategy? It's worked for some, including this week's guest, Brandon Pettijohn AKA @PortCityAttorney. He has already amassed nearly 400,000 followers and has over 7 million likes on his posts, and he joins us this week to discuss what it takes to find TikTok success.

For most attorneys, bar membership is required, so why not make the best of it? Being active in your bar association(s) can lead to a lot of great opportunities and even make your job easier. Attorney Dennis Kainen has spent many years actively working in bar associations and joins us to talk about what he's learned.

Learn more about Dennis and his firm at https://wkm-law.com/

Happy employees are more productive and help you reach your growth goals. That's why this week's episode is focusing on how to create a great work environment. Attorney Lewis Landerholm has mastered this and it has contributed to his firm's growth from a single office to multiple locations in Oregon and Washington. Check out what he has to say about his hiring and office management practices and see if there's something you can put into practice today!

Learn more about Lewis and his firm at https://www.landerholmlaw.com/

Attorney Chris Clark has built his law firm around being "data-driven." What does that mean, how does it impact your firm, and how does it potentially put BigLaw out of business? Chris explains it all in this week's episode!

Technology makes our lives easier! The same is true for your law firm. This week we're joined by attorney Lindsey Sharp as she talks about how the tech she's implemented in her firm has saved her time and money, and how she has passed those savings on to her clients. 

Are you thinking about taking the leap and opening your own firm? Attorney Jeremy Baker was in your shoes at one point, and he decided to take the leap. Now, he's running a successful solo practice and joins us to talk about his experience and provide some insight on his journey.

Learn more about Jeremy at www.buildchicagolaw.com, as well as his other venture, Operation Palmtree, which aims to provide guidance to attorneys looking to go out on their own. Visit www.operationpalmtree.com to learn more.

This week, Marc Cerniglia and attorney Tania Bartolini sit down to discuss the importance of measuring your employees' performance. Does your team have KPIs that you track and hold them accountable for? Does your team truly understand the "why" to their job? Check out this great discussion for tips on getting the most out of your team!

When Covid shut down the legal world, the industry had to pivot, forcing it to finally embrace a more digital way of conducting business. Attorney Jason Canales has been at the forefront of this transition as a litigator and joins us to talk about what he's seen and where he believes the legal world is headed when it comes to virtual legal proceedings.

 What considerations should US attorneys make when dealing with legal cases that involve international clients or issues? Our guest, Stephan Grynwajc, has focused his entire practice on international law and was gracious enough to join the show to talk about the mistakes he's seen, as well as his approach to blending issues that reach across borders.

Hitting $1 million in revenue is a huge milestone for every law firm. Unfortunately, there's not a guidebook on how to do it. This week's guest, David Hall, has helped turn Hall Benefits Law into a multimillion-dollar law firm, and he shares the things he learned along the way to help reach that goal.