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Un-Billable Hour: Business Management Strategies for the Busy Lawyer Around the Community Table

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Managing your law practice can be challenging. Marketing, time management, attracting clients and all the things (besides the cases) that you need to do, but aren't billable. Welcome to this edition of "Un-Billable Hour" ...the law practice advisory podcast! This is where you'll get the information you need from expert guests and host Christopher T. Anderson.

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Recent Guests

Brooke Lively
Founder and CEO of Cathedral Capital, fractional CFO and law firm growth adviser
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Episode: Seat at the Table: Cash Flow Practices That Support Firm Growth
Joy Lutz
CPA and founder of Aligned CPA
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Amira Hasenbush
Co-founder and managing attorney of All Family Legal PC
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Episode: Seat at the Table: Cash Flow Practices That Support Firm Growth
Gina Cotner
Founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services
Athena Executive Services
Episode: Want To Delegate But Don’t Know How? Let’s Break It Down.
Jeff Levin
Founder of Levin HR Consulting; fractional HR leader; founder of Spotlight Exposure
Levin HR Consulting; Spotlight Exposure
Episode: Seat at the Table: Firing an Employee Without Causing Collateral Damage
Ruby Powers
Board-certified immigration attorney; law practice management consultant; author/podcast host
Powers Law Group
Episode: Seat at the Table: Firing an Employee Without Causing Collateral Damage
Ben Madden
HR professional focused on culture and employee performance
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Kristin David
Attorney with background in legal malpractice defense and coaching for lawyers
Independent; former legal malpractice defense practitioner
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Colleen Joyce
CEO of lawyer.com and founder of the Lawyer Growth Summit
lawyer.com
Episode: Law Firm Growth Doesn’t Happen by Accident, Tips You Can Use Today

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Consistently powerful conversations and next-level insights!

    There’s something really special about the conversations Christopher Anderson creates on this podcast.

    You can feel the intention behind every episode … bringing together incredible guests, diverse perspectives, and insights that actually make you pause and think. The Seat at the Table addition is such a powerful evolution, creating space for deeper, more meaningful dialogue.

    As someone who’s had the honor of being both a guest and a listener over the years, I can say this podcast is as impactfu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpecialK 001!
    United States7 months ago
  • Fantastic

    Christopher Anderson is such a valuable voice in this sphere. If you’re looking to improve your relationship with your law firm, this podcast will be a profitable tool for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karlibug
    United States2 years ago
  • To Human, Or Not To Human? Great advice!

    The "Future Is Yours: Automation, Efficiency, and Scale" episode from The Un-Billable Hour is a must-listen for any legal professional navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technology. The conversation with Sam Mollaei on the transformative power of automation and AI in lawyer marketing, intake, and sales was both insightful and inspiring. However, what truly set this episode apart was the thoughtful discussion on the irreplaceable value of human interaction and decision-making in the leg... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Code: RO1932 Free ride
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing

    I am part of the marketing department at a law firm and I wish everyone in the practice would listen to these episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christinemchandler
    United States3 years ago
  • So Beneficial for All Attorneys

    So grateful to find this podcast! It has a ton of advice for managing attorneys, while also providing practical insight for young attorneys. Thank you for all of the guidance on how to play a stellar role at a law firm (and be truly valuable to a supervisor).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Masha_waiting on bar results
    United States4 years ago

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A must-listen for lawyers aiming to improve client experience and operations.
Gives practical, actionable information on running a profitable, less stressful practice.
Practical, relevant advice for managing attorneys and growing a practice.
Valuable voice for law firms; helps improve relationship with your practice.
Consistently powerful conversations with next-level insights and diverse perspectives.

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Seat at the Table: Cash Flow Practices That Support Firm Growth
Q: Which leak do you fix first: utilization, realization, or collection, and why?
The panel emphasizes recording time as work happens and improving collections through clear processes, retainer replenishment, payment arrangements, accountability, and stop-work policies. They note that realization write-downs are easier to address than time that was never recorded or bills that remain unpaid.
Seat at the Table: Cash Flow Practices That Support Firm Growth
Q: How could a firm be profitable on paper and still not make payroll?
Taxes, debt service, owner distributions, and other cash outflows can reduce cash without appearing as reductions in profit. The panel recommends looking at cash flow and bank balances alongside profit.
Want To Delegate But Don’t Know How? Let’s Break It Down.
Q: What is a practical first step a firm owner can take to start delegating more effectively?
Start with a clear ownership mindset: tell the staff member, 'This is yours now,' ask what questions they have, and establish a concrete due date that they propose, then write it down and follow up to acknowledge timely completion.
Want To Delegate But Don’t Know How? Let’s Break It Down.
Q: When you work with lawyers and law firm owners, what do you run into that you don't see as frequently elsewhere?
Lawyers often have a strong aversion to delegation because of license concerns, perfectionism, and a habit of shouldering the worst-case risks themselves; this leads to a grip on control that blocks scalable growth. Gina explains that the issue is less about staffing and more about changing mindsets and building accountable processes.
Cybersecurity and Your Firm: Where Do You Stand? You Need to Know.
Q: What steps can mid-sized firms take to improve their data protection without incurring unsustainable costs?
Focus on automated backups with minimal maintenance, ensure on-prem and cloud environments are considered, implement zero-trust endpoint protection, and adopt a strategy for testing restores and validating data integrity regularly.

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A practical, business-focused show for lawyers looking to run more profitable and efficient practices. Episodes frequently tackle firm culture, hiring and onboarding, client experience, marketing, sales, finance, and the integration of AI and technology into daily operations. The host frames complex management topics around actionable steps, often featuring roundtable discussions with HR, marketing, IT, and operations experts from law firms and professional services. Noteworthy are the emphasis on fractional leadership, non-attorney salespeople, and a strong value-prop for improving profitability without sacrificing client service. Overall, it's likely to appeal to firm leaders, operations-minded attorneys, and professionals who want concre... more

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