In this episode of LAWsome, we are discussing one of the most important topics we've ever covered on the podcast: domestic abuse. This issue is much more common than people think, even in high achievers, community leaders, and successful individuals. Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers sit down with the Founder and CEO of Lee Consultants, Amanda Lee, to speak about the responsibility leaders have in creating a safe environment where the topic can be discussed.

Amanda Lee was a trial attorney for 20 years, working in various areas, including organizations and non-profits that dealt with sexual abuse. For over a decade, while she built her career and became the successful woman she is today, she was a victim of domestic abuse. After she left that situation, she realized there was a large gap in not only knowledge but also resources for successful women in her situation. She built Lee Consultants to help others in similar situations.

Amanda shares information and actionable steps to take in helping raise awareness in the workplace, and offers resources to help. Tune in to this episode of LAWsome to learn why domestic abuse can be difficult to notice in legal professionals, how to better understand how you can help successful individuals who may be experiencing it, and how to challenge the narrative and stigmas associated with it.

You can connect with Amanda on her Website and on her LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• What steps should be taken in the workplace to raise awareness

• How to foster a safe environment to speak about the topic

• Resources for individuals who may be in domestic abuse situations

Have you ever worked on a case that you thought could be more, but the evidence feels just out of your reach? LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers invite Michael Seely, co-founder of Spear Investigations, to share the advantages of working with a private investigator.

Michael was first introduced to the legal industry when he shared information with an attorney friend. He then realized how powerful private investigators can be for law firms and created his business.

Michael discusses how private investigators can help lawyers improve their cases by providing more information, taking certain tasks and responsibilities off the firm to lighten their workload, managing time, and improving the case itself.

Don't miss out! Listen to the latest LAWsome episode today.

You can connect with Michael on his Website and on his LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• How private investigators can improve the speed and quality of your case

• How private investigators can lighten the workload in your firm

Running a law firm can be exhausting. Have you found yourself making less time for mental health while running your practice? Co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers chat with Lexlee Overton, Trial Lawyer, Executive Coach, and Founder of Mind Over Law, about best practices to create emotional stability in yourself and your firm, as well as increase productivity and morale.

Lexlee grew up around the law. Her father was a trial lawyer and practically raised her in the office. Once she graduated from law school, she went straight into the courtroom. Over her 30 years as a lawyer, she has experienced everything from a health scare due to stress to striving to achieve one goal after the next. So she founded Mind Over Law to help guide other attorneys to learn the best way to take care of themselves and their companies.

Lexlee talks about several methods to improve morale, productivity, and mental health. She mentions breathing techniques, personal and professional plans, and how to have a mindset that can improve your work and home life.

Don't miss out on these methods to improve your law firm and your mindset. Listen to the latest LAWsome episode today!

You can connect with Lexlee on her Website and on her LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• Best practices to prevent burnout

• How the right mindset can improve your firm's productivity

• The importance of morale in the workplace

As the owner of your law firm, are you satisfied with how much you make monthly? If the answer is no, would you like to fix that? In today's LAWsome episode, co-host Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers welcome Brooke Lively, author and founder of Cathedral Capital, to talk about the best practices for law firms looking to maximize profit and manage spending.

Brooke began her career by managing her family's law firm. She soon realized that they needed help with the financial side of things and hired an agency to learn how to master their finances. After realizing other attorneys often faced the same issue, she opened her own business, Cathedral Capital, to help guide law firms through making better financial practices.

Brooke shared many tools and useful mindsets with us. Some of them include: having a line of credit, no matter how big your last settlement was, and the importance of understanding your average case, so you can roughly estimate when you will be profitable and when you will not. Brooke also keeps her eye on not just the short-term finances but the long-term as well. These are just the highlights!

Brooke has shared some amazing ideas with us, so listen to the latest episode today so you can be confident in understanding the finances of running a law firm.

You can connect with Brooke on her Website and on her LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• The importance of a line of credit

• How to pay your employees while ensuring a lovely retirement for yourself

• Understanding how your average case length impacts your revenue

Are you getting the most out of your agency? Do you think your agency is the best choice for you? In this episode, LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers sit down with the CEO at Agency Management Institute (aka AMI), Drew McLellan, to chat about the best ways to get the most out of your agency and how to know you have the right one.

Drew was approached by his professor at his college and was hired as a contract copywriter for an agency. Later, he opened his own agency but realized he didn't know how to run it. He hired a consultant, and ten years later, he bought them out and grew his company to what AMI is today.

Drew uses the metaphor of a marriage to understand the relationship between an agency and a client. In order to get the most out of your agency, you must create a cohesive relationship that can grow.

Don't wonder if you've been making the right decisions with your agency; listen to the latest LAWsome episode today so you can be confident in them with the expertise Drew shares with us.

You can connect with Drew on his Website and on his LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• The importance of having the right agency

• How to find the right agency

• Improving your relationship with your agency so that you both can work together for the betterment of your law firm

Are your competitors ranking over you in search, specifically AI overviews? In this episode, co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers chat with David Arato, Founder of Lexicon Legal Content, to explore several strategies and tips that will improve your visibility and make your firm's content creation more efficient.

In 2009, David began writing marketing content, utilizing his background in law to develop impressive strategies. Through his experience, he has found that knowing exactly what your potential clients are looking for will put you a step ahead.

David talks about how AI can be used to make content production more efficient. To improve visibility, David talks about various strategies, like answering common client questions in your content (FAQs), giving back to the community, and predicting what your potential clients will be searching for. Listen to the latest LAWsome episode now!

You can connect with David on his website and his LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• How to maximize efficiency with AI

• How giving back to the community can help promote your law firm

• What methods can you use to make your law firm stand out

"The most powerful person in the room is the most vulnerable." This quote showcases Darryl Isaacs's most valuable technique that can set you apart from your competitors: vulnerability.

In this episode, LAWsome hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers invite Darryl Isaacs, the Kentucky Hammer, to discuss how raw emotion and vulnerability can be powerful tools in marketing.

Darryl has been invested in marketing strategies since before he got out of law school. No matter where he was, he always knew how to create an instant connection. To this day, he uses strategies strengthened by what makes him unique: his personality. Listen to the latest episode of LAWsome to find out more about making yourself and your law firm stand out.

You can connect with Darryl on his website and his LinkedIn.

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about

• How vulnerability makes you stand out from your competitors

• How raw emotion can improve your exposure rate to potential clients

• What affects humility will have on client connections

People don't hire a law firm. They hire a lawyer. And what better place to showcase attorney personalities than social media?

In this episode, join LAWsome co-hosts Tanner Jones and Matt Smyers as they bring Consultwebs Brand Manager, Paige Cook, into the fold to discuss how to balance personality and professionalism on social media. Paige has been working in the social media industry for over a decade and has been with Consultwebs for five years.

She says, "Treat your online followers the same way you would if they were walking right through your law firm's door." Get in front of the camera to showcase the face behind the brand. Post informational videos or behind-the-scenes photos in front of the courthouse to foster a sense of relationship and community with your audience. Social media is all about being social!

Hit play on the newest LAWsome episode and start getting more from your law firm's social posts.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-cook-60b99778/ and on her company's website here - https://www.consultwebs.com/

TLDR: In this episode, you will learn about how

• Your overall social media presence creates a lasting impression on potential clients who will remember your law firm in their time of need.

• Sharing quality, informative content builds trust and positions your law firm as an expert.

• Being on camera more often strengthens connections before potential clients reach out.