Paul and Seth sit down with the "OG" of legal marketing, Ken Hardison, to discuss why the upcoming PILMMA Summit is the ultimate place to work on your business rather than in it. Ken shares how mastermind members have scaled from $300k to $26M in revenue and drops a major exclusive: the launch of an Operators Mastermind for the firm "Seconds in Command". Whether you are a partner, COO, or intake specialist, this episode highlights why community and hallway conversations are the keys to breaking through growth plateaus. Only a limited number of seats remain for San Antonio—listen now to learn how to secure yours.

Private equity is no longer just for mass tort players—it has officially taken the legal world by storm . Seth and Paul sit down with Tim McKey of VISTA to discuss the shifting ground of firm ownership, exit strategies, and growth potential . Tim previews a special educational event in Baltimore where law firms and PE investors will meet to peel back the curtain on ethics, financials, and the technicalities of a closed deal . Whether you want to sell your firm or just need to know how your new competitors operate, this episode provides a roadmap for the future of legal business. Is your firm a target for investment? Listen now to learn what private equity is really looking for.

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Ken Hardison of PILMMA joins Paul Faust and Seth Price to tackle the biggest current challenge for law firm owners: figuring out AI. Ken announces his specialized AI for PI Expo, which is tailored to teach firms how to use AI for intake, marketing automation, and case work (like medical chronologies). They emphasize that staff often fear implementing their own replacement, and lawyers fear compliance issues, urging attendees to overcome this fear by bringing their teams to learn practical, implementable takeaways in dedicated breakout sessions.

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In this episode of The Conference Connection, hosts Seth Price and Paul Faust welcome Sharon Boothe, Executive Director of MTMP, for an insider look at what’s ahead at Mass Torts Made Perfect in Las Vegas, October 21–23, 2025. From AI’s growing presence to brand-new vendors, conference tracks, and social events, Sharon shares what makes MTMP the premier event for mass torts and law firm growth. Whether you’re a lawyer, paralegal, vendor, or administrator, discover why MTMP is more than a conference—it’s where the industry comes together.

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In this episode of Conference Connections, hosts Paul Faust and Seth Price sit down with Conrad Saam and Gyi Tsakalakis to talk about the upcoming Lunch Hour Legal Marketing Summit, happening September 22–24 in Las Vegas. Unlike other conferences, this event is built specifically for in-house marketers, CMOs, and law firm leaders, focusing on education, real-world strategies, and relationship-building. With a fresh speaker lineup and a community-driven approach, the Summit promises valuable insights, networking, and practical takeaways that go beyond the typical “pay-to-pitch” model.

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In this episode of The Conference Connection, Seth Price and Paul Faust sit down with industry leader Micki Love to preview the Xcelerate Your Average Fee Event in New Orleans, happening September 17–18, 2025. The event is designed to help firms increase their average fee, scale smarter, and empower both attorneys and operations staff. With two educational tracks—litigation strategies and management/operations—Micki explains why this conference is a must-attend for firm owners and their teams. From quadrupling average fees to securing multimillion-dollar verdicts, the takeaways are transformative.

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September is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for legal conferences, and Paul Faust and Seth Price are here to make sure you don’t miss a thing. From the lawyer.com event in Las Vegas to the Fireproof Conference in Detroit featuring Mike Morse, Angel Reyes, and Andrew Finkelstein. This episode is your roadmap for fall networking and learning. They also spotlight Accelerator’s coaching program in New Orleans, John Fisher’s Mastermind in D.C., and the SmartAdvocate User Conference in Marco Island. Tune in for dates, insider tips, and how to snag discounts.

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In this episode of The Conference Connection, hosts Seth Price and Paul Faust welcome Ken Hardison, founder of PILMMA, to discuss what’s new and exciting at the upcoming 2024 PILMMA Super Summit in Denver, Colorado. Known as a must-attend event for law firm owners and operations leaders, the Super Summit continues to evolve by delivering relevant, real-world solutions for scaling legal practices.

Ken introduces a brand-new breakout session format featuring 16 expert-led roundtables on topics like streaming, PPC, local SEO, LSAs, social media, grassroots marketing, and hiring. Attendees will also hear from 19 new speakers, including AI and YouTube marketing specialists Jeff Hanson and Thomas Glasgow, along with seasoned voices like Seth Rice and Justin Lovely.

Seth and Paul highlight the unmatched networking value, the importance of bringing leadership teams to enable real implementation, and why the lack of pay-to-play speakers at PILMMA makes it one of the most credible conferences out there. Ken also shares his unique refund guarantee—promising 10x value or your money back.

With karaoke night, a packed vendor hall, and powerful takeaways to transform your firm, the Super Summit is designed to deliver results—not just ideas.

In this episode of The Conference Connection, hosts Paul Faust and Seth Price are joined by Manny De La Cruz, co-founder of Hona, to preview the highly anticipated Disrupt Legal Conference in Salt Lake City from May 5–7, 2025.

Manny shares the mission behind the event: to bring together legal professionals who want to shake up traditional law firm operations and embrace innovation in hiring, financial structure, and client communication. This conference isn’t just another CLE-heavy event—it’s tailored specifically for law firm owners and operations leaders, with content that helps implement actual change.

The episode spotlights the powerhouse speaker lineup, including Mike Morris, Rob Levine, Jen Gore, Ryan McKean, and others who have scaled law firms to remarkable heights. Attendees can also expect insights from VCs and legal tech investors, plus presentations from vendors like BluShark Digital.

The conference will also feature exclusive activities like a scenic Salt Lake City hike and a Cinco de Mayo kickoff party. With a limited capacity of 120 attendees, Disrupt promises a focused, high-impact learning and networking experience.

In this episode of The Conference Connection, hosts Seth Price and Paul Faust welcome Craig Goldenfarb to discuss the upcoming Seven Figure Attorney Summit, an exclusive event designed to help law firm owners build and scale successful practices. Taking place April 23-25, 2025, at the Wyndham Resort in Orlando, Florida, this summit dives deep into the business strategies essential for running a thriving law firm.

Seth, Paul, and Craig explore:

• Why the Seven Figure Attorney Summit is different from traditional legal conferences.
• The key business topics covered include KPIs, budgeting, and law firm compensation.
• The importance of bringing key team members to implement strategies effectively.
• A special EOS implementation session led by Sarah Frasca to help firms take action.
• Sponsorship opportunities and limited spots are still available.

Craig also shares insights on how attorneys can transform their firms’ financial health and create sustainable growth by applying the strategies discussed at the summit. Whether you're looking to refine your firm’s operations or scale to the next level, this event provides actionable steps to make it happen.

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