Crushing Chaos with Law Firm Mentor

When lawyers think about building a successful law firm, they mainly focus on client acquisition, case wins, and expanding their team. 

But there’s something many of us often overlook: money. Not just the money we earn, but the culture surrounding money in our firms.

Yes, I know—money is a loaded topic, especially in today’s economic climate. And this is even more true when it comes to discussing money...

When I first heard the term "lawyer mill," I winced. It conjured images of mediocre lawyers, burned-out staff, and assembly-line legal services.

No one likes the thought of “fast-food style” legal services—and yet, lawyer mills are making a killing. And like it or not, you can learn a few things from them.

That type of law firm is successful for a reason: while their legal services might be que...

The political landscape is in chaos after the 2024 elections—and the ripple effects are already hitting closer to home than you think.

This isn’t just about government drama. It’s about your law firm. Your income. Your future.

Here’s what I want you to know: You cannot afford to sit still while the country’s (and world’s) economy shifts beneath you. 

Like it or not, changes are coming, and ...

Are you feeling stuck because you care too much about what other people think? You’re not alone.

Many of us find ourselves beholden to other people’s opinions—we want them to think we’re a good person, we’re great at our job, we’re fair, kind, generous, humble. All the things.

However, the day you free yourself of this mindset is the day you’ll truly be able to grow as a lawyer and law firm owner.

Would you marry someone after just one conversation?

Sounds absurd, right? Yet, many law firm owners do the same when hiring—basing decisions on surface-level impressions.

Sure, that lawyer’s 20 years of experience looked great on paper, but how much of it actually aligns with your firm’s needs?

Maybe you hired someone just because they aced the interview, but will they proactively bring in...

When was the last time you raised your rates? 

Many lawyers and law firm owners hesitate to charge more, often waiting until they’ve handled enough cases or built a certain reputation.

Others simply follow market rates based on what others around them with comparable years of experience are charging.

Let me tell you this: That’s an immature way to price your services.

To charge what you're truly worth, you must detach yourself from...

Do you secretly feel like no one else can do the work as well as you do? I know, we’ve all been there, and suffice to say, it’s not a fun feeling to deal with.

Many law firm owners are convinced that as soon as they let go of control (or let someone else shine in their place), their business and reputation will suffer.

Sure, none of us want to risk the quality of our work, but let me ask you a question: is this truly because the qual...

Many lawyers and law firm owners feel that SEO is simply not worth the time, money, or effort it takes to set up properly. 

In fact, many lawyers would go as far as to call it a hoax; they are simply too skeptical about the impact of SEO on their business to give it a chance.

If you’re one of these people, then I’m here to change your mind.

A great SEO strategy can be an amazing addition to your law firm’s marketing efforts—that is, i...

Are you struggling to close clients? I want you to know you’re not alone. 

Many lawyers find it difficult to sell to potential clients—not because they can’t close deals, but because they don’t want to be pushy or aggressive.

When you’re uncomfortable with sales, objections feel like roadblocks instead of opportunities. When this happens, potential clients hesitate or even end up walking away entirely....

A/B testing is not just for tech companies—law firms can also learn from it, especially if they want to get the most out of their marketing efforts.

Many law firm owners make one critical mistake: they rely on personal preference instead of data when making their marketing decisions. And when this happens, you can never know what works—and most importantly, what doesn’t.

Too often, lawyers...

Bad business advice could be holding your firm back and you might not even know it! 

The internet is rife with cookie-cutter tips that can actually lead your business to fail—yet, we treat this blanket advice like it’s beyond reproach. 

Many law firm owners feel stuck, following generic business advice that seems logical but often leads to stagnation or even failure. From financial preparation to hirin...

Most law firm owners often struggle with juggling everything from legal research to billing challenges to client intake issues.  They are overwhelmed, stretched thin, and too overworked to work ON their firm instead of IN it.

But all of this can change with the help of one single tool—AI.

I know, I know, many people are still skeptical about AI. And yet, I am here to tell you that it can be an amazing ...

Are you running your law firm… or just working in it?

Most law firm owners find themselves stuck in a vicious cycle—instead of leading their firm, they’re simply doing the work. 

If you’re still regularly handling client cases, putting out daily fires, or micromanaging (which is different to managing) your team, then you’re not a CEO, you’re just an overworked lawyer.

Making th...

Did you know that your law firm’s current clients could be unintentionally driving your ideal clients away?

It sounds unlikely—how could this possibly happen? And yet, it’s more common than you might think, and it’s exactly what I’ll be discussing in this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor.

From mismatched office aesthetics to chaotic messaging and even fluctuating energy level...

Did you know that you might be unintentionally killing your intake system? I know, it’s pretty scary—and the worst thing is that you might not even know why it’s happening.

Lucky for you, this is exactly what I discuss today in the Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor podcast.

Your intake system is the lifeblood of your law firm, but you might be unknowingly undermining it with...

Do you want to unlock your law firm’s potential and reach new heights? Then you DON’T want to miss this week’s episode of the podcast!

In it, I break down everything you need to do to achieve omnipresence—or how to be everywhere by using only one piece of content.

Creating a limitless stream of clients for your law firm might sound impossible, but this is only because you don’t know how to...

Friends, the wait is over, and the Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor podcast is FINALLY back!

After a long two-year hiatus (more on that in this episode), we are now back and ready to kick things off with a bang.

In this first episode back, I’ll be sharing with you why I stepped away (and why this is the PERFECT time for me to be back), how Law Firm Mentor has leveled up to serve you bet...

A lot of times, we’re told that the way to grow a business is by growing your revenue or cutting your expenses. And while those are both key components, there are ways to generate greater health for your business by increasing the amount on the bottom line - in ways we’re not taught to think about. 

My guest today is someone who thinks and focuses her practice on helping small law firms scale their businesses using s...

I'm a huge proponent of welcoming guests who don’t just sell a service but are tailored to the small law firm experience.

And as a recovering attorney, speaker, and Founder and Chief Podcast Strategist of LawPods — Robert Ingalls fits the mold.

Having worked with premier law firms including McGuire Woods, Blank Rome and The Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, LawPods helps busy attorneys create wor...