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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

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Dan Lear
VP of Partnerships at InfoTrack and founder of Right Brain Law
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Austin Brittenham
Co-founder of 2nd Chair, AI expert in legal technology.
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Episode: AI, Not Taking Over the Practice of Law, But Changing It
Steve Fretzin
Author of Be That Lawyer, business development coach
Fretzin, Inc.
Episode: Be That Lawyer, Insider Tips to Building Your Firm, Becoming a Rainmaker
Jim Heininger
Founder of Rebranding Experts, a company specializing in branding strategies
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Episode: Rebranding: Define Your Firm, Define Your Practice
Jackie Williams
Co-owner of Pennywise Tax Strategies and CPA
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Adam Williamsman
Co-owner of Pennywise Tax Strategies
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Rob Leitner
Fractional COO for several law firms and Chief Strategy Officer
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Karl Maier
Founder of Abunden, a company dedicated to helping businesses manage cash flow and improve profitability
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Episode: Embrace The Metrics. What’s Working (And Who’s Paying The Bills?)

Host

Christopher T. Anderson
Host and law firm management consultant, providing expert insights on practice management and strategy for legal professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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
  • Practical, Relevant and Necessary

    This show is full of practical advice on areas of private practice that most of us attorneys wish we didn’t have to spend time on (yet need to). Listen to learn how to start treating your practice as the business it is. And then use the strategies Chris and his guests share to build a thriving practice and manage it with ease.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeatherMoulder
    United States3 years ago

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Audience members often highlight the balance between innovative strategies and maintaining personal connections in client relationships.
Listeners appreciate the practical and actionable insights provided, with many finding the advice applicable to their day-to-day legal practice management.
The host is praised for being knowledgeable and relatable, effectively engaging with both guests and the audience.

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Q: What are some questions you work through with them to help discover their purpose in their legal career?
I help them envision their law firm's future, explore their goals, and articulate how they want to feel and what they want to achieve.
Community Table: Ditching Billable Hours, Maximizing Earning Potential
Q: If someone is considering sort of early on in their career and their goal is earning potential and money, what would you say holds the most potential for that pure growth and earning potential?
Building your own firm has limitless earning potential if you have the drive and fire. Conversely, joining big law firms offers good money but requires conforming to someone else's vision.
Community Table: Live From InfoTrack Legal Up Conference
Q: What are some tips and advice you would give to prevent burnout in the workplace?
Set realistic expectations for yourself and communicate them to others while preserving boundaries.
Community Table: Live From InfoTrack Legal Up Conference
Q: What is a typical issue you run across repeatedly?
Many law firm owners don't know what they want out of their business, which leads to difficulties in achieving their goals.
The Future of Law, Understanding the “Big Picture” in a Changing World
Q: What do you see as the impact of outside funding in the legal industry?
Outside funding is increasingly entering the legal sector and necessitating new thinking among legal professionals about their business strategies.

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The content focuses on the unique challenges faced by legal professionals in managing their practices, providing actionable insights for marketing, client acquisition, time management, and operational efficiency. Discussions often feature expert guests who bring diverse perspectives on relevant topics such as alternative billing structures, the integration of technology in legal practices, and effective marketing strategies tailored for lawyers. The emphasis is on transitioning from traditional methods to innovative approaches, particularly around the importance of understanding client needs and leveraging modern tools for maintaining profitability and sustainability in a law practice.

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