The AGM Attorney Podcast

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Ben Hockema, Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, to dissect the financial frameworks used by the most successful legal founders. This episode breaks down how aggressive, growth-minded attorneys can optimize their law firm cash flow and secure bulletproof long-term profitability.

Discover why traditional, reactive bookkeeping is stalling your growth and how implementing Profit First for law firms can instantly transform your financial clarity. Ben also reveals the hidden risks of scaling without a system and shares actionable insights on effective wealth-building from day one.

What You Will Learn:

• Why you must get paid for the business risk you take, not just your legal work.
• How the Profit First model eliminates financial scarcity and drives intentional growth.
• Why building liquidity outpaces traditional retirement accounts for firm founders.
• The critical difference of aligning with advisors who do not earn product commissions.

Do not let poor financial systems limit your firm's potential. Watch the full episode to gain the clarity and strategy you need to dominate your market

Are you an aggressive, growth-minded attorney struggling with inconsistent cash flow and episodic income?

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Noah Cutler, Executive Vice President at Cartiga, to dismantle the myths surrounding law firm financing and capital acquisition.

This episode breaks down how elite attorneys leverage contingency fee capital the right way to build a sustainable, high-growth practice without putting their firm at risk. 

Noah shares his 15 years of structured finance expertise to reveal the operational disciplines required for scaling a law firm, from maximizing Case Management Systems (CMS) to meticulously tracking conversion metrics.

What You Will Learn:

• The critical differences between traditional bank loans, predatory MCAs, and strategic asset-based lending.
• How to accurately evaluate your firm's docket to unlock hidden capital.
• The biggest financial blind spots that derail aggressive growth.
• Why leveraging case management data is non-negotiable for top-tier law firms.

If you want to stop operating like a traditional lawyer and start dominating your market like a modern CEO, this episode is your blueprint.

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, Josh Konigsberg sits down with Brett Steinberg, a successful personal injury lawyer and law firm owner in South Florida. He shares how he built a 7-figure firm, wins high-value cases, and uses smart digital marketing for attorneys to grow.

This episode highlights each of the following approaches to strengthen law firm marketing:

• Start with trial experience to build real legal skills
• Be selective with cases to improve results and growth
• Strong networking brings high-value referrals
• Use technology to improve communication and efficiency
• A business coach can help you scale faster
• Build a strong team culture with shared values
• Define your niche and repeat your message often

Brett also emphasizes that you should focus on quality work. By incorporating these strategies effectively, the money will follow.

If you are an aggressive growth-minded attorney who wants to dominate your local market, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Are you using your technology to grow your firm… or is it holding you back?

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, we sit down with Charles Berry, CEO of Total Care IT, to break down how IT for law firms can go from a daily frustration to a powerful growth tool.

If you are serious about law firm marketing, growth, and protecting your clients, this episode is a must-watch.

You’ll learn how better systems, smarter processes, and strong cybersecurity for attorneys can save time, reduce risk, and help you focus on what matters most—winning cases and growing your firm.

If you are an aggressive growth-minded attorney who wants to dominate your local market, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

Watch the full episode to learn how to pursue a sustainable cybersecurity strategy that positions your law firm as the trusted authority in your market.

Are you tired of jumping from agency to agency without seeing a predictable lead flow? Do you feel like your marketing budget is disappearing into a black hole with no real ROI? You aren't alone. Most law firms are operating 10 years behind other industries when it comes to business-level growth systems.

Stop executing random tactics and start building a real law firm marketing strategy.

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Stuart Foster to discuss why bringing in a fractional CMO is the ultimate game-changer for aggressive, growth-minded attorneys.

This episode breaks down the massive difference between marketing execution and business strategy, how to audit your current spend to find the 30-50% waste most firms have, and the exact systems you need when scaling a law firm beyond six and seven figures.

If you are an aggressive, growth-minded attorney craving stronger online authority and predictable revenue, this episode is mandatory viewing.

Is your law firm struggling to compete online, even though you know clients are searching for legal help on Google every day?

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Jason Hennessey, founder and CEO of Hennessey Digital, to break down the real strategies behind law firm SEO, online reputation, and scalable law firm digital marketing.

With over two decades of experience reverse-engineering the Google algorithm, Jason shares practical insights about SEO for lawyers, what actually drives rankings, and how law firms can build a long-term marketing asset that generates consistent cases.

If you want to grow your practice, improve your online visibility, and build sustainable lead flow, this conversation delivers real-world strategies that law firm owners can implement today.

Is your law firm still relying on outdated technology, paper files, and reactive support? You are leaving massive amounts of money on the table and putting your client data at risk.

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Rory Cooksey, VP of Brand and Business Development at Wheelhouse IT, to discuss how serious attorneys are using technology to dominate their markets.

If you want to scale your law firm to the seven or eight-figure mark, a proactive law firm IT strategy isn't optional—it's mandatory.

To learn more about WheelHouse IT, visit www.wheelhouseit.com

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Elisa Silverglade, Director of Automation at Techromatic, to break down the difference between AI hype and true Robotic Process Automation for law firms.

You’ll discover:

• Why 95% of AI pilot programs fail
• How one PI firm saved 3 days per week in medical records processing
• How estate planning firms are cutting 4 hours of work down to 8 minutes
• Where the “muck in the gears” is hiding inside your firm
• How to increase legal operations efficiency without replacing your team

If you’re a law firm owner who wants predictable growth, stronger operational control, and better margins, law firm automation is no longer optional.

This isn’t about replacing people. It’s about eliminating grunt work. Watch this episode and start identifying what you can automate today.

If your firm is growing but it still feels like money is leaking everywhere… you’re not crazy. You’re just running on a foundation that’s not solid yet.

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Brooke Birkey, owner of Level Up Law Firm Business Coaching, to break down what’s really costing firms revenue behind the scenes.

Brooke has worked nearly every seat inside a law firm (from receptionist to marketing director), so she knows exactly where firms lose time, cases, and profit… and how to fix it with systems, training, and emotionally intelligent leadership.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Why law firm operations are the new bottleneck for aggressive growth
• Why staffing is harder than ever, and how law firm staffing and retention improve when you train your team
• What “secret shopping” your intake looks like (and why you should do it)

If you’re a law firm owner who wants predictable lead flow and a business that can actually handle the volume, this one’s for you.

Want help tightening up your intake + marketing, so leads don’t slip through the cracks? This episode will point you in the right direction.

In this episode of the AGM Attorney Podcast, host Josh Konigsberg sits down with Josh Schmerling, co-founder of LawPro.ai and a seasoned PI partner, to break down how legal AI is helping personal injury teams move faster, reduce bottlenecks, and build real operational leverage.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• How one PI firm grew 300% by freeing staff from medical record review
• What LawPro.ai actually produces (timelines, summaries, hyperlinked PDFs, case Q&A)
• Why dumping files into ChatGPT creates serious ethical + practical problems
• How paralegals use AI to catch gaps in treatment and protect case value
• Real stories where AI uncovered hidden facts that increased settlement leverage
• The mindset shift owners must make to unlock law firm growth
• Why knowing your numbers is non-negotiable for scaling
• How efficiency gains create more budget and confidence for personal injury marketing

If your goal is predictable lead flow AND a team that can actually handle the volume without burnout, this conversation connects the dots between operations, culture, and growth.

Want help building a growth engine that supports scale (not chaos)? This episode will help turn your marketing into a predictable system.