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Un-Billable Hour |
Managing your law practice can be challenging. It’s important to bone-up on best practices regarding not only your cases but marketing, time management, attracting clients, and all the things–outside of your client responsibilities–that you need to do. Un-Billable Hour is a law practice advisory podcast.
We talk a lot about digital and paid marketing, but what about referrals? Guest John Reed teaches lawyers – even the introverts – referral marketing skills.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, helping a new client fully understand the legal process and reset expectations.
Legal tech whisperer Chelsey Lambert of Legal Tech Decoded shares insights and predictions into the future of legal technology and AI.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, getting your team on track with time management tools, plus reassuring clients.
Smaller and mid-size firms don’t have huge marketing budgets. That’s where a focused, branded approach can generate the most “bang for buck.”
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, the importance of client follow-ups, bringing new clients on board, and developing alternative fee arrangements.
Guest Lauren A. Klein walked away from corporate law and its paycheck to found her own firm and build the kind of wealth that creates freedom.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, managing new tech, hiring in rural areas, and non-lawyer salespeople.
Guest Jens Gould leads a legal staffing outsourcing firm but also studies AI’s role in law. Hear how firms are adopting a hybrid AI/human model.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, how to fairly compensate new hires who bring clients and case with them.
These days, how you appear on camera is who you are. Get pro tips from former journalist turned coach Kerry Barrett for being your best on video.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, how getting away from the billable hour can delight clients, and building a career with...
Many law firms put their marketing eggs in one basket, limiting themselves to traditional channels. Guest Carrolee Moore shares how to get booked as a guest on relevant podcasts and expand your...
Host Christopher T. Anderson and team are at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, Christopher takes live questions about reasonable growth expectations and avoiding burnout.
Guest Dan Lear digs deep into the future of the legal industry. What is it you do and how will AI and outside financing change that?
Host Christopher T. Anderson and team are at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, a job candidate is a great cultural fit but doesn’t have the skills. And,...
Guest Austin Brittenham is building an AI platform that doesn’t replace lawyers, it enhances their value. Learn what AI can do for you today.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, clients like “flat fee” pricing, lawyers are slow to offer them. Plus, pros and cons of...
Terms like “marketing” and “branding” get tossed around, but they don’t build a firm. Author, coach, and speaker Steve Fretzin shares real strategies for true business development.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, when hiring a marketing firm, it’s vital to know what you want – and how to...
Who are you? Have you thought about your firm’s brand? Hear from branding evangelist and expert Jim Heininger on steps you can take today.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. In this episode, the hard part of being a boss is firing people. Is pay-per-click dead? And relocating to...
Your business tax story isn’t a yearly event. Learn to manage your taxes proactively, every day. Understanding tax strategies let you keep more of your money.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. Learn about the role of a PLA at your firm, plus the difference between paid advertising and earned reputation.
Understanding the metrics of your business – the “books” – is crucial to keeping your vision on track. It’s all about cash flow.
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Getting the most out of your next networking event means actually networking with new people, not simply socializing with the people you already know....
Guest Andrea Liebross is a professional business coach. Hear how you can set (and achieve) real, big goals in 2025.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table. Real answers, no script. Charting a course for 2025 (and hiring a COO if you need help).
We don’t spend enough time talking about elevating the financial wellbeing of business owners, their families, and their team. Let’s get into it.
Host Christopher T. Anderson at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Let’s talk about taking time off from the firm and about setting meaningful goals.
Consider this episode your free consultation on networking and media relations with a true expert, guest Janet Falk, PhD. Do not miss this one.
Host Christopher T. Anderson at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Guest Danielle Hendon challenges you to review your 2024 results and plan for 2025.
Guest Richard Dukes champions the incorporation of technology across his South Carolina law firm. What works? What doesn’t? And what about AI?
Host Christopher T. Anderson at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Let’s talk about the ROI of new hires. Why hire if they won’t make you more money?
Are you still watching the clock and charging clients for time? Why? Guest Shaun Jardine explores the push toward value-based pricing.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Managing client communications and expectations is vital as your business grows.
You have a “tax person,” but do you have a true CFO? Many small firms don’t. You can hire one, at an affordable cost, through a “fractional CFO” provider.
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Adding a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) program for your law firm? Hear the struggles one small firm is facing as it looks to automate...
Guest RJon Robins specializes in helping small and solo firms start making profits and stop spinning their wheels. Real advice you can use now.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. How can an owner reign in troublesome employees when she’s already understaffed? Should a lawyer borrow for a marketing...
Is your firm’s team “present” or “engaged?” If you ignore your team’s needs, you’ll never get their best work.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. What is your brand, and how do you market it to build your business?
The law can be a high-stress grind. How do you care for yourself? Hear from a coach (and former litigator) who helps professionals avoid burnout.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. When you’re getting started, who’s your first hire? What do you need?
Marketing is one thing. Sales is another. But intake is where the rubber meets the road, getting a new client to sign on the dotted line.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. How are lawyers using AI? How do you gauge ROI on your marketing spend?
Building a firm is more than doing the daily tasks. Business development author Rick Watson explains good growth and bad growth.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. This episode: balance hiring and growth, motivate employees, and marketing!
Guest Joey Seeber of Level Legal shares tips for not just employing the best tech in your practice, but also remembering the human touch.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Realistic goals for 2024. Plus, learn how to shake off that sales slump.
Legal tech is changing the practice of law. That’s a fact. Guest Colin Levy, an author and speaker, shares tips for putting today’s tech to work.
Christopher T. Anderson has authored numerous articles and speaks on a wide range of topics, including law...
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