In this episode, Seth Price and Jim dive into some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in running a law firm today. They discuss the struggles of hiring and employee retention, the impact of AI on legal marketing, and the future of VoIP systems with AI integration. Jim also celebrates the third anniversary of Criminal Mastermind, now a 50-person operation, while Seth shares insights from his viral LinkedIn post on resume gaps.

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On this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss the ever-evolving challenges of staffing and hiring in the legal industry. They examine how law firms can balance profitability with maintaining an effective team, the risks of under- or overstaffing, and why communication is critical for firm success.

The conversation also covers:

• The concept of "unreasonable hospitality" in legal services and how client communication is key.

• When and how law firms should hire to stay ahead of demand.

• The impact of government layoffs on the private legal sector and the hiring market.

• Whether gaps in résumés are red flags and how to assess candidate stability.

• The shift from government to private sector employment and how firms should approach hiring from this talent pool.

With the legal job market in flux, Seth and Jay share strategies for law firm owners looking to navigate uncertainty while maintaining high-quality service. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on staffing, retention, and law firm growth!

In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price are joined by special guests Justin Lovely and Michael McCready to dive into the transformative power of AI in law firms. They explore how AI-driven automation is reshaping case management, improving efficiency, and redefining the roles of legal professionals.

Justin shares his experiences implementing AI to streamline demands, build firm-wide training programs, and enhance case management. He discusses the importance of change management when introducing AI and highlights how leveraging AI has allowed his firm to scale rapidly while maintaining high-quality service. The group also shares practical AI applications that firms of any size can implement to increase efficiency and profitability.

Tune in to learn how AI is shaping the future of law firms and what steps you can take to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape.

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Google reviews are a critical part of any law firm’s online reputation, but recently, firms across the country have seen their reviews disappear without explanation. In this special pop-up edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Jay Ruane and Seth Price discuss what’s happening with Google’s review system and why law firms need to pay attention. Google has acknowledged a technical issue affecting review counts, but the reality may be more complex. Seth shares insights from working with hundreds of law firms, explaining why some reviews are vanishing and whether they are likely to return. The pattern suggests Google is filtering out reviews it deems unnatural.

Join the conversation by sharing your own experiences in the comments. Have your Google reviews disappeared? Do you see a pattern in what’s being removed? Let us know what you’re seeing.

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In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, Jay Ruane and Seth Price are joined by Michael McCready and Jerry Zhou of Supio to explore how AI is revolutionizing the legal industry. The conversation touches on the challenges of implementing AI in law firms, such as overcoming the "human bottleneck" and building confidence in new technology.

Whether you're a personal injury lawyer looking to reduce overhead or a criminal defense attorney eager to handle complex cases more effectively, this episode offers actionable insights into how AI can elevate your practice. Tune in to learn how adopting AI tools like Supio now can put you light years ahead of the competition.

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Join hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price in this exciting episode of The Law Firm Blueprint as they kick off a groundbreaking AI series. They are joined by guest host Michael McCready and special guest Jay Madheswaran, Co-Founder of Eve Legal, a cutting-edge AI platform tailored for the legal industry. Jay shares his insights into how Eve Legal is transforming law firm operations by streamlining case evaluations, generating medical chronologies, and automating discovery responses. Learn how lawyers can integrate AI into their daily workflows to save time, improve accuracy, and increase case capacity.

This episode covers practical strategies for utilizing AI effectively, overcoming common challenges, and understanding how to frame queries for optimal results. The team also discusses the future of AI in handling non-digital data like body cam footage and handwritten documents, as well as the immense computing power driving AI advancements.

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In this  episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price unpack valuable lessons from the recent Crisp Summit and delve into the transformative power of AI in modern legal practices. Seth shares standout moments from the summit. Jay adds his perspective on how law firms can implement AI to enhance operations, from intake scoring to content creation and team management. The duo discusses practical ways to leverage AI tools for small and mid-sized firms, the importance of adapting to evolving technologies, and how AI can directly impact revenue growth. They also address ethical concerns and data security risks, providing a balanced perspective on using these powerful tools responsibly. Jay encourages listeners to send an email with a voice note to [email protected] to aid in brainstorming topics for their upcoming AI series.

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In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price dive into the evolution of the intake process at Seth’s firm, Price Benowitz. They share Seth's journey from handling client intake with a single cell phone to developing a robust, dedicated intake team that has become a vital part of the success of Price Benowitz. Whether you’re managing intake yourself or looking to scale up, this episode offers insights on building an intake structure that maximizes profitability and client satisfaction. Reflecting on law firm entrepreneurship, they emphasize the critical role of intake in firm growth and their commitment to reaching new attorneys who can benefit from this knowledge. Tune in for valuable guidance on scaling your practice while maintaining high-quality service.

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In this special episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price take the show international with guest Caralee Fontenele from Scalable Law. Caralee, joining all the way from Australia, shares her expertise on transforming law firm intakes through effective systems and automation. Tune in as they discuss the unique intake challenges law firms face globally and reveal strategies to streamline intake processes, improve conversion rates, and foster trust with potential clients. Caralee also shares her experiences in implementing data-driven approaches and highlights the importance of having a strong intake team, regardless of firm size.

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In this episode of The Law Firm Blueprint, hosts Jay Ruane and Seth Price continue their series on the critical role of intake for law firms, joined by special guests Chad Celi of ChadGPT and Gary Sarner of ROI360+. They discuss the often-overlooked yet high-stakes world of client intake, revealing actionable strategies that can make a significant difference in the growth and efficiency of your firm. Chad discusses important intake tactics and verbiage to utilize. The panel also breaks down the challenges law firms face, from hiring intake professionals, to properly training staff, and explains how to address these issues head-on. From this episode, you'll learn how to turn your intake process into a competitive advantage! Feel free to click this link to access Gary and Chad’s upcoming “Words to Lose, Words to Use” workshop on Oct 29th!

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