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Wondering how to build a killer team culture AND speed up training for your new attorneys at the same time? In this episode, I sit down with Austin Miller (one of our Partners) and Bailey Holt (our rising star Senior Associate) from our Milwaukee team to share a simple but powerful tool we stumbled on - what we call "The Big Table." 

We dive into:

• How a simple office layout change transformed our team culture
• Why our attorneys choose to work together instead of behind closed doors
• The unexpected way this setup rapidly develops new lawyers
• Real stories of how sharing space creates better outcomes for our clients

Listen in to hear how a simple furniture change created a massive impact on our team's growth and culture. Hope this helps you grow your practice!

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​​In this episode, I sit down with Antonio Jimenez, a Florida family law attorney and technologist who's created Divorce.law, which is a lead gen tool for lawyers.

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Is a massive opportunity storm brewing for family law practices?

In this show, I explore the impending stories that could reshape how we run our family law firms.

Here’s what I covered:

• Washington State’s new 10-year pilot program to test non-lawyers practicing in a limited way
• How KPMG moving into big law (through Arizona) will trickle down to people law 
• The surge of private equity firms circling small and rural law practices looking for a way to enter

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Growing a family law firm is hard. As we built Sterling Lawyers to a 25+ attorney firm doing $15M in revenue, I learned that you need clear competitive advantages to break out of the pack. 

In this show, I cover:

• Why having just one advantage wasn't enough for us
• Examples of what's working for successful family law firms across the U.S.
• How to identify your firm's unique advantages
• Deploying your advantages to increase margins

I hope this helps you build a beautiful family practice firm and have the firm of your dreams!

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Four months into his new family law practice, Tom Hartin shares some frank insights about December 2024. 

While revenue hit a new high at $10,820, new client signings were slower than expected—though that's typical for the holiday season. 

Listen in as we discuss:

• The mindset shifts needed when running your own practice and managing growth expectations
• Tom's plans for hiring his first associate (and why lead flow matters more than current case count)
• Real challenges around marketing to first responders and unexpected hurdles with union relationships
• Why Tom's planning to refine his consultation process and possibly shift from free to paid consults

If you’re considering launching your own family law practice or growing your current one, Tom’s experiences offer valuable lessons and practical strategies.

Tune in for an honest conversation about the realities of building a successful practice and the steps needed to overcome challenges along the way. 

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Obtaining great client outcomes is not enough to satisfy family law clients.

There's a mind-bending truth on what clients want more than great outcomes—it's meeting their emotional needs.

In this episode, I share:

• The truth about what clients will pay premium rates for (hint: it's not legal outcomes)
• The two things we aggressively focus on at Sterling to deliver this at scale
• Why the gap between good and great family lawyers isn't about legal skill

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Jeff Morrell, one of our Senior Partners, is back to talk about AI tools for family lawyers.

This is the presentation that Jeff gave at our annual Sterling Day event.

It's about how our firm is using AI tools to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.

Here’s what we covered:
- The  ways AI is transforming legal workflows.
- Practical tools that save us time every day.
- The development of user-friendly tools like a Chrome extension and an affidavit automation tool.
- How AI applications are reshaping tasks such as email writing and document creation.
- Personal stories illustrating the benefits of AI in overcoming challenges.
- The future of AI agents and their role in improving accuracy and reducing costs.

Hope this helps you grow your practice!

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For most of our firm's history, we have been a "marketing-first" family law practice.  

This philosophy can only get a family firm so far.  

When I finally bought into the idea that long-term prosperity and career satisfaction come from doing amazing client work, our firm turned the corner in a big way.

This podcast is about that shift and subsequent mega thrust forward. 

I covered several important concepts:
- Why I now see the light and how my conversion may help you
- The fundamentals of great client service
- The anti-fundamentals of great client service

I hope this helps you build your family law practice. 

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This is a gold nugget-laden show for anyone practicing in family law.

I interview our firm's highest-collecting attorney, Tiffany Vogel. She is a star, an ultra-high performer.

Tiffany gives a masterclass in operating a family law practice.

In this show, Tiffany shares: 
• Her approach to client management as project management 
• The importance of delegation for effective practice management 
• Her own behavioral modification strategies for improving client relations 
• The significance of self-awareness in legal practice 
• Innovative client consultation methods for improved engagement

Enjoy!

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We all have months that kick us in the teeth.  It hurts.  It sucks. 

Tom had one of those months in November -- his third month in practice. 

This show is about what happened and is a picture of mental toughness. 

Keep pushing, Tom! Stay focused on what you can control. You are making the right moves. 

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