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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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In this episode of the Un-Billable Hour’s Seat at the Table:

• Establishing a brand is one thing, sharing that brand with potential clients who need what you’ve established as a brand – your solutions – is next

• It’s easy to waste money on mar... more

Lawyers, even busy lawyers, deserve to feel joy and satisfaction. Burnout, time management crises, and stress are signs that your business is running you instead of you running you. The secret may lie in better energy management and better focus on w... more

In this episode’s Seat at the Table, let’s dig into the bedrock of your business: Your identity. That’s what branding is, it’s defining yourself. Who are you?

• If you’re starting a new firm, or trying to grow your existing firm, start with your b... more

A part of the legal marketing landscape we don’t talk about enough is referral marketing. Sure, we focus on digital marketing, search engines, and paid advertising. But maybe one of the best – and cheapest – forms of marketing could be referral marke... more

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Recent Guests

Wendy Meadows
Seasoned family law attorney, former litigator, certified life coach
Author of Sparkle & GRIT
Episode: Getting Control of Your Practice (and Your Life). Beat Burnout, Live Better.
Kristen David
CEO and founder of Upleveling Your Business
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Episode: Seat At The Table: How To Establish My Firm’s Brand (Series Premiere)
Erik Alicea
Co-founder of Empirical 360
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Elliot Alicea
Co-founder of Empirical 360
Empirical 360
Episode: Seat At The Table: How To Establish My Firm’s Brand (Series Premiere)
Rob Leitner
Chief of Staff for New Leaf Family
New Leaf Family
Episode: Seat At The Table: How To Establish My Firm’s Brand (Series Premiere)
John Reed
Founder and chief relationship builder of Rain BDM
Rain BDM
Episode: Networking and Referrals, the Forgotten Marketing Channel
Chelsey Lambert
Legal technology strategist and author
Legal Tech Decoded
Episode: What Can Today’s Tech and AI Do for You? Expert Insights (and Predictions)
Erika Steinberg
Founder of CMO2go, a marketing consultancy for mid-sized law firms.
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Episode: What Would the Brand Do? Marketing Without a Big-Firm Budget
Lauren Klein
An attorney, mindset coach, and entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Flourish Law Group.
Flourish Law Group
Episode: What Are You Working For? Money, or Wealth. There’s a Difference.

Host

Christopher T. Anderson
Host of Un-Billable Hour focused on law firm management, marketing, and client experience.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States3 years ago

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Hosts bring real-world anecdotes and clear, useful frameworks.
Great for lawyers looking to grow via marketing and process improvements.
Casts a balanced view on AI, emphasizing human touch.
Actionable and practical guidance for running a profitable law practice.

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Seat At The Table: How To Avoid Wasting Money On Marketing
Q: How can people avoid wasting money on marketing?
Focus on messaging tailored to the reader, test ideas with real clients at low cost, define the end result (who is the ideal client), and prioritize referral channels while avoiding tire kickers.
Seat At The Table: How To Establish My Firm’s Brand (Series Premiere)
Q: Kristen, when should a firm consider rebranding or refreshing its brand?
Rebranding is often natural as a firm evolves—when the client base, services, or market needs shift—and should be grounded in authentic differentiation, supported by client data and a clear value proposition.
Seat At The Table: How To Establish My Firm’s Brand (Series Premiere)
Q: Erik and Elliot, what do you tell startups about branding and why?
Branding at the startup stage should be practical and data-driven: establish a brand guide, set core visuals, test value propositions on social, and ensure alignment with how you actually operate and whom you serve.
Networking and Referrals, the Forgotten Marketing Channel
Q: How should new attorneys get started in building a referral network?
Use the grid method to identify ideal clients and the needs they have, then start connecting with potential referral sources.
Networking and Referrals, the Forgotten Marketing Channel
Q: How do you stay top of mind with the referral sources?
Be curious and show that you care about what they do, maintaining the relationship through thoughtful follow-ups and updates.

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