Balancing Client Work & Business Growth in Your Small Law Firm

In this episode, Kelley Brubaker explores the challenges small law firm owners face in balancing client work with business development. She discusses the common trap of reactive work, strategies for carving out 'CEO time,' batching tasks, delegating, and using KPIs to make informed decisions. Kelley emphasizes the importance of setting quarterly business goals for sustainable growth and achieving a law practice that supports your lifestyle. Tune in to learn practical steps to better manage your time and grow your practice effectively.

Do you receive my newsletter? Sign up and enjoy access to free templates and checklists that support each podcast episode. Only those who are on the newsletter distribution list will receive this bonus content. Sign up now: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/newsletter-sign-up

📖 Grab my newest book for free (PDF format) here: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/plugging-the-leaks-10-ways-lawyers-waste-money-and-simple-fixes OR buy the Kindle or paperback format here: https://www.amazon.com/Plugging-Leaks-Lawyers-Waste-Simple-ebook/dp/B0FHGCPB6P

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is FREE (and no credit card required!). Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Maximizing Profitability in Your Small Law Firm with Kelley Brubaker

In this episode, Kelley Brubaker discusses essential strategies to enhance profitability in small law firms. Topics covered include maximizing revenue, controlling costs, and improving profit margins through better systems. Kelley emphasizes the importance of raising rates strategically, accurate time tracking, auditing expenses, smarter hiring, and automating routine tasks. Important metrics to track for better decision-making and ensuring long-term profitability are also highlighted. Tune in to learn actionable tips to ensure your firm's financial health and stability.

Do you receive my newsletter? Sign up and enjoy access to free templates and checklists that support each podcast episode. Only those who are on the newsletter distribution list will receive this bonus content. Sign up now: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/newsletter-sign-up

📖 Grab my newest book for free (PDF format) here: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/plugging-the-leaks-10-ways-lawyers-waste-money-and-simple-fixes OR buy the Kindle or paperback format here: https://www.amazon.com/Plugging-Leaks-Lawyers-Waste-Simple-ebook/dp/B0FHGCPB6P

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is FREE (and no credit card required!). Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Transform Your Law Firm with Effective Systems & HabitsIn this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker discusses how small law firm owners can achieve sustainable growth by implementing effective systems and habits. She emphasizes the importance of defining growth, knowing your financials, and organizing trust accounts. Kelley also highlights streamlining client intake, protecting your time, improving client experiences, and building predictable marketing. She offers insights into automating repetitive tasks and regularly reviewing and adjusting systems. Tune in to discover actionable strategies to create a profitable and thriving law firm. Don't forget to grab Kelley's new book for additional tips.📖 Grab my newest book for free (PDF format) here: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/plugging-the-leaks-10-ways-lawyers-waste-money-and-simple-fixes OR buy the Kindle or paperback format here: https://www.amazon.com/Plugging-Leaks-Lawyers-Waste-Simple-ebook/dp/B0FHGCPB6P

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is FREE (and no credit card required!). Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

 🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Mastering Client Communication: The Key to a Thriving Law Firm

In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker discusses the crucial role of client communication in running a successful law firm. Kelley highlights the importance of setting clear expectations, maintaining transparent billing practices, and providing consistent updates to build stronger client relationships. She shares practical strategies such as narrative-style time entries, proactive client updates, and the use of tools to ensure predictable communication.

Discover how these approaches can lead to higher client retention, more referrals, and timely payments, ultimately transforming your law firm's operations and financial health. 

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Smart Scaling: How to Grow Your Law Firm EfficientlyLaw firm growth isn't just about getting more clients. It's about creating a smooth-running, supportive business. Join Kelley Brubaker as she discusses how to scale your law firm smartly with effective hiring, delegation, and system-building. Learn essential steps like documenting your tasks, hiring for roles not people, clear delegation, team communication, leveraging technology, protecting CEO time, measuring important metrics, and knowing when to say no. Build a firm that supports your goals without burning out.🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Uncovering Fraud in Law Firms: Real Cases and Prevention Tips

In this episode of 'Your Profitable Law Firm' podcast, host Kelley Brubaker explores the startling truth about internal fraud within law firms. She shares three real-life cases of embezzlement and fraud involving trusted staff members, highlighting the consequences of weak internal controls. Each case is analyzed to understand how the embezzlement occurred and why existing controls failed. Kelley also offers practical steps law firms can take to protect themselves, such as segregation of duties, regular reconciliations, and surprise audits. Learn how to implement the 'trust but verify' method to safeguard your firm's assets and reputation.

Case Study 1: Irene M. Scott – $1.7 Million Stolen by a Long-Term Bookkeeperhttps://www.justice.gov/usao-wdtx/pr/former-san-antonio-bookkeeper-pleads-guilty-stealing-17-million

Case Study 2: Jennifer Elaine Roarke – Paralegal Embezzles $1.5 Million from Client Trustshttps://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/pr/paralegal-charged-embezzling-15-million-law-firms-clientsCase Study 3: Scott W. Rothstein – $1.2 Billion Ponzi Scheme at a Major Firm

https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/fls/PressReleases/2010/100609-01.html

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Uncover 3 Hidden Money Leaks in Your Law Firm

Welcome back to Your Profitable Law Firm podcast with Kelley Brubaker.

In this episode, discover 3 silent money leaks that drain cash from your practice daily: unproven marketing spend, trust accounting errors, and last-minute tax moves.

Learn how to stop wasting money on ineffective marketing, ensure your trust accounting is accurate, and plan ahead for taxes to maximize your firm's profitability.

Also, find out about 7 more financial leaks and how to address them.

Download the free ebook with all 10 profit leaks now: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/plugging-the-leaks-10-ways-lawyers-waste-money-and-simple-fixes

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Revolutionizing Law Firm Billing with Whitney Harper 

Shout out to Manny Torres of  ⁨Growth Amplifiers⁩  for connecting Whitney and I together!

In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, host Kelley Brubaker interviews Whitney Harper, co-founder of ADVOS Legal and ADVOS Pro. They discuss the shift from traditional hourly billing to a more client-centric approach using the Agile-Scrum methodology. Whitney and Kelley explore the benefits of the points-based system they developed, improving client trust and legal service efficiency. Whitney also shares insights into building a law firm that aligns with personal goals and ensures profitability. Don't miss this valuable conversation filled with actionable strategies for law firm owners.

Take the FREE PROmance Scorecard to help get clear on where your firm is not delivering the results you want, and what to do about it: https://advospro.com/promance-scorecard/ 

LinkedIn:

• Whitney - https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneycharper/
• ADVOS Pro - https://www.linkedin.com/company/advos-pro/ 

Email: [email protected] 

Lawyers & law firm owners – join us in our free private community, the ADVOSphere: click here to set up your profile & join the conversation: https://bit.ly/ADVOSphere 

Check out the P3 Method course (https://advospro.com/the-p3-method/) and the Path to PROmance (https://advospro.com/) if you’re ready to break up with hourly billing and start shifting the trajectory of your practice!

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtogrowalawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits

Maximizing Law Firm Productivity with Technology Audits

In this episode of Your Profitable Law Firm Podcast, Kelley Brubaker welcomes Jared Correia, founder of Red Cave Legal Consulting and host of the Legal Late Night podcast.

They discuss the importance of technology audits for law firms. Jared shares his journey from practicing law to business consulting, emphasizing the pivotal role of effective technology management.

They also explore practical insights into conducting technology and expense audits to enhance efficiency and profitability, while sharing personal anecdotes and experiences from their industry interactions.

Contact Jared:

https://redcavelegal.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia/

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ The first month is free. Click To Learn More: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/your-profitable-law-firm

🙌 Check out my free resources here ➝ Resources: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/link-in-bio

🎯 Curious to learn how I can help you achieve overflowing profits 💰 scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎? Schedule a meeting with me by clicking here ➝ Click To Schedule: https://www.profitscalethrive.com/contact

🗣️ Continue the discussion on social!

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleybrubaker/

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive

#attorney #lawyer #profit #scale #thrive #howtomanageasmalllawfirm #CPA #CFO #FractionalCFO #LawFirm #fyp #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #googlepodcasts #podcast #LawFirmGrowth #LawFirmProfits #legaltech #techstack #legaltechstack #techaudit