Episode 31 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Carolyn Elefant, a long-time attorney and founder of the blog MyShingle.com.

In this episode, Carolyn and podcast host Nick Werker discuss characteristics shared by today's most successful solo and small law firm attorneys, whether lawyers are better off taking their firm virtual, future challenges law firms need to start preparing for now and much more! 

About our guest:
Carolyn Elefant is owner of Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant, a national law firm focused on power, pipelines and property and a longtime blogger who has covered solo and small firm practice, legal innovation, diversity in the legal profession and the future of law for decades at her blog, MyShingle.com and other online publications. Carolyn has been quoted in publications like the New York Times, featured in the ABA Journal and appeared on the Daily Show. Known as the patron saint of solo and small firm practice, Carolyn's book Solo by Choice has helped to launch thousands of solo and small law firms.  Carolyn has been named an Energy and Environmental Super Lawyer since 2012 (the only small firm lawyer on a list of AmLaw 200 firms), an ABA Legal Rebel (2010), a Fastcase 50 Innovator (2011) and an ABA Woman of Legal Tech (2014).

Learn more about Carolyn at https://myshingle.com/.

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Episode 30 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Sam Mollaei, the Founder and CEO of Legal Funnel.

In this episode, Sam and podcast host Nick Werker discuss how Sam went from quitting his law firm job to running a virtual practice, what attorneys need to have in place before going virtual, why lawyers risk falling behind if they don't automate their practice and much more!

About our guest:
Sam Mollaei, Esq. is a legal disruptor. He pioneered the Virtual Law Firm model, building 3 multi-million dollar virtual law firms in less than 5 years. As a lawyer he has generated over 12,000 clients online and gathered over 3,000 5.0 star Google reviews. Sam has also helped thousands of lawyers around the world create their own profitable virtual law firm through his multi-million dollar online academy, Legal Funnel. He's on a mission to liberate stressed and overwhelmed lawyers and lead them to wealth and freedom by building a virtual law firm.

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Episode 29 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Robert Ingalls, the Chief Podcast Strategist at LawPods.

In this episode, Robert and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why lawyers should be eager to dive into the podcasting world, what is needed to launch a podcast, how to make your podcast stand out from the pack and much more!

About our guest:
Robert Ingalls is a recovering attorney, professional speaker, and the founder of LawPods, one of the first podcast content marketing agencies for law firms. At LawPods, Robert and his team help some of the premier law firms in the world launch and grow branded podcasts that build relationships, boost SEO, and drive revenue.

Robert's path from trial lawyer to Podcast Producer was anything but direct. For years he battled anxiety from the pressure, long hours, and constant conflict of a litigation career. When he was finally ready to throw in the towel, he had no idea what to do next. With no business/marketing background and only a love for podcasts he discovered making one for his firm; Robert decided to see if lawyers would pay him to help them launch podcasts. Within four years, LawPods was producing podcasts for the biggest brands in law.

As a speaker, Robert frequently speaks on Podcast Content Marketing, Prioritizing Mental Health, Entrepreneurship, and Law Office Technology. In his spare time, he enjoys teaching podcasting at community events, traveling, spending time with his wife and daughters, and riding his skateboard.

Learn more about LawPods at https://lawpods.com/.

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Episode 28 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Andrew Nasrinpay, a partner at MeanPug Digital.  

In this episode, Andrew and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the biggest benefits that come from local service ads, how to get started using Google Screened, strategies for boosting your ad results and much more!  

About our guest: 

Andrew is a partner at MeanPug Digital leading all advertising projects. Prior to founding MeanPug with co-founder Bobby Steinbach, Andrew spent three years as the director of paid advertising at one of the largest law firms in the country. He has managed over 300 million dollars in advertising and loves finding new methods to acquire clients at scale.  

About MeanPug: 

MeanPug Digital is a full-service digital marketing agency for law firms that views each of our clients as true business partners. We love helping law firms grow, and our personalized approach to our work reflects that. Unlike other legal marketing agencies that may only offer one service, we do it all. We love to get in the trenches with our clients and help them find the hidden opportunities that will launch them to the next level of success. We specialize in design and branding, web development, legal content, SEO, PPC, PR, and strategic consulting for ambitious firms. Learn more at https://www.meanpug.com/.  

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Episode 27 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Ronnie Deaver, the founder of NoBull Marketing.

In this episode, Ronnie and podcast host Nick Werker discuss steps for getting properly setup with a Google Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business) account, why getting reviews on Google is so vital for growing law firms, advanced strategies for making the most of your Google Business Profile and much more!

About our guest:
Ronnie Deaver is the CEO of NoBull Marketing, a lawyer-exclusive marketing agency that specializes in generating leads and increasing PNC to paying client close rates with Google My Business & Sales Training. In that capacity he created the first 100% guarantee in the industry, offering to pay back everything - even the advertising budget a client has spent - if he can’t make it profitable. That offer quadrupled the client base of NoBull Marketing in three months and it’s still going strong.

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For a more in-depth breakdown of the topics covered in this episode, check out Ronnie's recent podcast discussion with lawyer Susan Guthrie: http://ow.ly/p3GC30slcKO

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Episode 26 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Andrew Finkelstein, an accomplished litigator, author and lecturer. 

In this episode, Andrew and podcast host Nick Werker discuss advising individuals going through the aftermath of a devastating catastrophe, helping clients overcome the fear of making the wrong decision, the role virtual trials should play in the future of legal and much more! 

About our guest: Andrew Finkelstein, a managing partner of five law firms (Finkelstein & Partners, LLP; Jacoby & Meyers, LLP; Fine, Olin & Anderman, LLP; Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP; and Diller Law, LLP), a noted consumer activist, and accomplished litigator, represents victims in wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury cases. He teaches advanced trial practices at the Trial School and is a frequent lecturer, serving pro bono for a variety of organizations, including the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. 

Purchase Andrew's book "I Hope We Never Meet: Client Stories of Tragedy, Recovery and Accountability From a Life in Deterrence Law" here: http://ow.ly/9CNQ30skqVy 

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Episode 25 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! This time we're speaking with Allison Williams, a business coach for solo law firm owners. 

In this episode, Allison and podcast host Nick Werker discuss some of the biggest mistakes attorneys make in the early years of running their practice, why it's so vital for lawyers to have proper systems in place for their firm, how to avoid becoming burnt out and much more! 

About our guest: 

Allison Williams, known as the Law Firm Mentor, is the owner of two successful companies. She is Founder of Williams Law Group, a full service family law firm where she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, is Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as Matrimonial Law Attorney, and is certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy in Family Law. 

After taking Williams Law Group from start-up to a multi-million dollar business in 3.5 years, she created a second business, Law Firm Mentor, where she provides business coaching services for Solo and Small Law Firm attorneys helping them grow their revenues, crush chaos in business and make more money. 

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Episode 24 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! In this episode we speak with personal injury attorney Christopher Earley.

In this episode, Christopher and podcast host Nick Werker discuss why attorneys should aim to follow the 80-20 rule, how to go about delegating tasks, strategies for limiting the amount of time spent on phone calls and emails and much more!

About our guest:
Christopher Earley is a personal injury attorney and author in Boston who since 2005 has concentrated his practice on the representation of the seriously injured and their families. When not working on growing and scaling his firm, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He is also a really bad drummer. He encourages lawyers looking to grow their practices to contact him as he loves discussing all things related to growing a law firm.

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Episode 23 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! In this episode we speak with Gary Mitchell, Founder, and Principal at OnTrac® Coach. 

In this episode, Gary and podcast host Nick Werker discuss the advantages that come from running a virtual law practice, how to maintain a high level of client service during COVID-19, overcoming the great resignation and more!

About our guest:
Now In his 16th year as a business coach specializing in the legal industry, Gary works with Managing Partners, Partners, Associates, Law Clerks, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants.
Gary is deeply passionate about helping Lawyers and Law Firms become more entrepreneurial in their approach to the Business of Law and to capitalize on the opportunities that exist in this ever-changing marketplace. As a Coach, he takes a very practical, tactical, and down-to-earth approach. Gary’s clients feed off his entrepreneurial energy and drive and appreciate his 'street smarts.' They value his timely and frank advice. When you work with Gary, you will recognize his tenacity and narrow focus on you, and your results. 

After several years in development, Gary has recently released his Business App for Lawyers. The OnTrac® Practice Builder App. It guides lawyers through the various stages proven in his coaching programs to help them grow their practices and firms and become more profitable. 

You can access the Practice Builder App at https://ontraccoach.com/practice-builder-app/

Gary can be reached at [email protected] or on WhatsApp at +1 52 322 302 1783

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Episode 22 of the "Everything Except The Law" podcast has arrived! In this episode we speak with Douglas K. Burrell, President of DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar.  

In this edition of the podcast, we celebrate a historic moment in the legal industry, as for the first time ever, four of the country’s top bar associations are being led by Black presidents. Douglas K. Burrell joins us to reflect on the news, and discuss some of the biggest challenges being faced by women and diverse attorneys today.  

About our guest: Douglas K. Burrell is a partner in the Atlanta office of Drew Eckl & Farnham LLP. He has developed comprehensive experience while serving as first chair on more than 40 jury trials and more than 100 bench trials. He is the Chair of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Mediation and Trial Academy and serves as faculty on the NITA Deposition Skills Program. Mr. Burrell's practice consists of civil defense litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death and catastrophic injury, construction law, premises liability, transportation/trucking law and product Liability.   

Learn more about DRI here: https://www.dri.org/ 

Learn more about the historic moment being celebrated in this conversation: https://www.dri.org/news/news-detail/2022/02/01/black-history-month-historic-year 

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