Crushing Chaos with Law Firm Mentor

Have you ever had someone accept your job offer, then bail before day one? Yeah, me too.

It’s one of the most frustrating things I’ve experienced as a law firm owner, and lately, it’s been happening more and more. I used to think it was something I was doing wrong. But when I started reaching out to other law firm owners, from solos to mid-size firms to folks managing entire departments in Big Law, I realized this...

Have you ever felt like the more money your law firm makes, the more stressful it becomes?

I’ve been there, and I remember the panic I felt whenever our bank balance dropped below a certain number; that one simple thing would send me into full-blown anxiety. Even worse, I didn’t know what I was doing when it came to managing money.

A financial plan would have kept me from spiralling (and spiral I did, ...

You opened your law firm to build something lasting, and let’s be honest, working from a closet probably wasn’t part of that vision.

But that’s exactly where I ended up when we outgrew our space. Literally. A supply closet.

This is why, in this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I share with you the seven most commonly overlooked strategies lawyers miss when signing for office space, and h...

You started your law firm for freedom, so why does it feel like you're always on call?

That’s the question one of our clients asked, and it sparked a conversation we had to bring to the podcast.

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I discuss  one of the most debated questions for law firm owners: should you be taking client calls on nights and weekends?

Here's the...

"Just post consistently and the clients will come."

How many times have you heard that? I used to believe it too, until I realized I was spending way too much time on social media and getting very little to show for it.

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down what actually works when it comes to social media for law firms.

I also share my tips to create ...

Reddit? For law firm marketing? Surely not.

I thought the same thing, until a trusted digital marketer challenged my thinking.

We’re all told to market where our clients are, but what if they’re hanging out in unexpected space?

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I discuss why Reddit is becoming a game-changing platform for lawyers to build authority and how to use that ...

Lead source tracking isn’t exactly the sexiest topic, but it might be the one thing standing between your law firm and next-level growth.

If you’ve ever looked at your marketing reports and thought, “Where are these leads even coming from?” or “Why aren’t we closing more of them?”, then this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is the one for you.

In it, I break down...

AI has taken the legal world by storm, and while it presents incredible opportunities, it also comes with its own set of risks, especially when it comes to how you bill your clients.

How do you explain your bill to a client who thinks ChatGPT wrote their legal brief?

In this episode, I'll discuss the shift in client perception in your legal work, how they are becoming more aware of AI's presenc...

Marketing agencies can be extremely helpful… until they aren't.

If you’ve ever hired an agency that dazzled you at the start, only to provide you with subpar work, then this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is for you.

In it, I walk you through when it's time to stop outsourcing your marketing and start building an in-house team that truly understands your firm, your clients, and your goals.

Listen in now and lea...

Google has just changed the game and law firms everywhere are trying to keep up (and feeling the impact of not doing so).

If your website traffic has dipped or your Google ranking has dropped you’re not imagining things. In the last few months, Google rolled out major updates that are already reshaping how law firm websites get found (or get buried).

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Ment...

Have you ever wondered what really happens when someone calls your law firm through a Google Local Service Ad?

Here’s the truth: as of June 5th, 2025, Google now owns those calls. Every intake conversation, every message, even the details your clients thought were private, Google now has the right to record, keep, and use that information however they want. 

If you’re asking yourself how this is even possible, and most importantly, h...

If you’ve ever told your staff, “I trust you, just get the work done,” only to find yourself dealing with missed deadlines, weird tension, or team members side-eying each other, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. 

I’ve been there. I thought being flexible would make me AND my team happier. And it did… until it didn’t.

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I share what it

Let’s talk about a trap I see way too many lawyers fall into: networking without a purpose.

If you've ever walked out of an event feeling like you did something but still ended up with no real business to show for it, then this episode is for you. It's not that you're doing it wrong, it's that you're probably doing it without a plan. And that’s what I call vanity networking.

In this...

Have you ever wondered if SEO is just a fancy scam?

If so, you’re not alone. I’ve had more than a few clients ask me if SEO is really worth it, especially when results feel slow, unclear, or just plain nonexistent. 

So in this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I decided to dive into the truth behind search engine optimization: what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many lawyers feel like they’re throwing money int...

Lawyers, I have a question for you: Are you hiring for the role you need today or the role you’ll need tomorrow?

It’s a question many law firm owners don’t stop to ask, and it’s one of the biggest reasons they struggle with high turnover, stagnant growth, and constant “emergency hires.”

In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down the difference between a task list and a ...

Are you struggling to align your team with your law firm’s culture, even though they’re great at their jobs? 

You’re not alone. 

This something many law firm owners face, especially as their practice grows and they bring in new employees.

In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I dive into the critical steps you need to take to shift your law firm culture. From handli...

Have you set up your Google Business Profile and thought, "That’s good enough"? Well then, you're definitely missing out on a ton of opportunities to attract the right clients.

In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I discuss how optimizing your Google Business Profile can be a game-changer for your law firm, whether you’re relying on digital marketing or not.

Even i...

If you’re struggling to get noticed online, chances are your video content might be the problem… AND the solution.

In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I discuss how short-form video can become your most powerful marketing tool, even if you’re camera shy or tech-challenged.

We’re living in a bite-sized content world, and those quick 60-second videos are often the first thing p...

Think AI can’t impact your law firm’s growth? Think again; your next client might be asking ChatGPT instead of Google for legal help right now.

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I dive into the world of AI discovery, more specifically how law firm owners can position themselves to get found and recommended by tools like ChatGPT.

And the secret to that is simpler than you might thi...