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In this special anniversary episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, hosts Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux celebrate eight years of podcasting. They reflect on their journey since 2016, discussing the growth of their community and the evolution of their podcasting experience. They share insights from interactions with guests and mastermind participants, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and open communication in personal and professional development.

Jim and Tyson notice that the law firm owners with the biggest growth and impact in their professional and personal lives are the ones that are honest and open, self aware, of where they are truly at.

The episode is filled with anecdotes from their early days, memorable episodes, and the value of vulnerability in achieving success. Jim and Tyson express gratitude for their listeners and look forward to future growth.

01:05 We started our podcast in 2016

07:33 The importance of vulnerability and honesty in the podcast and masterminds

09:08 How curiosity fosters openness and success in conversations

11:28 How Jim and Tyson have grown over 8 years of podcasting

15:32 The balance between being direct and fostering curiosity in discussions

17:00 How curiosity can combat boredom and enhance everyday life experiences

18:59 Podcast reflection: the journey and memorable guests

Jim’s Hack: Read Martin Baron’s book, “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and THE WASHINGTON POST” focusing on media disruption and leadership.

Tyson’s Tip: Tool Recommendation of Samurai Preneur that combines various AI services for enhanced productivity.

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Are you looking to scale your law firm? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, hosts Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux engage in a conversation with Dawn Smith, a managing partner at a law firm specializing in nursing home litigation. Dawn shares her unconventional journey to becoming a lawyer and some of the things she has learned.

Dawn provides some insights on her learnings when she scaled her law firm. One of these learnings was the importance of having defined written processes. Hiring new attorneys means different perspectives and ways of doing things. Without a defined process, it is easy for things to get out of hand and for attorneys to handle things their own way that don't align with the vision of the firm. Some simple processes that should be outlined are how demand letters are written and how mediation sessions are handled.

Since practicing law can have an emotional toll, Dawn speaks to the importance of supporting staff when handling tough cases. It is crucial to have open dialogue with those who are hearing horrific cases over and over. Building a culture of openness within a firm is key to making sure the mental health of staff is always prioritized and people are not negatively affected.

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Jim's Hack: Read the book “The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership” which talks about taking radical responsibility and learning through curiosity.

Dawn’s Tip: Choose one area of law and niche down. Be a specialist because it makes a difference in the work you do.

Tyson's Tip: Use a resource that allows you to negotiate through tips and tricks.

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02:15 From bartender, to forming her own firm specializing in nursing home litigation

04:33 How the firm expanded its practice to multiple states

06:35 Importance of written processes

08:39 Handling emotional aspects of tough cases

10:04 Having a positive mindset, the importance of support networks, and the belief in hard work and achieving ambitious goals!

13:03 The firm's marketing approach and obtaining success stories from clients

14:55 Navigating the challenges of partnership in a law firm

Connect with Dawn:

• Email mclinkscales@fightingelderabuse.com
• Website https://fightingelderabuse.com/
• Instagram: @smithclinesmithllp
• Facebook: @smithclinesmithllp
• LinkedIn: @smithclinesmithllp
• Twitter: @smithclinellp
• TikTok: @smithclinesmithllp
• YouTube: @smithclinesmithllp
• Instagram: @dawnsmithlaw
• LinkedIn: @dawnsmith

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Are you looking to dedicate more time to content creation? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer podcast, hosts Jim Hacking and Tyson Mutrux delve into the nuances of content creation, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and client-focused messaging.

When it comes to getting a start in content creation, Jim and Tyson talk about the need for the process to be simple and manageable. Most people think that content creation needs to be complicated and advanced, with theme music, the most up to date camera and a dedicated editor. The reality is this can be done using basic equipment and some research. Creating good content also involves answering the questions people want to know. If someone searches a question up years later, they will fall into your funnel through a video that is focused on that topic.

Consistency is key in the content creation space. In order to make an impact or get people to listen to what you are generating, there needs to be a consistent schedule to put content out. It may feel like generating multiple videos a week is a lot or you feel like you have talked about a topic too many times. But, the reality is not every person is going to watch the same video. Different videos are going to impact different people.

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02:00 The importance of simple content creation

07:07 The significance of listening for new content ideas based on how people phrase their questions

09:49 Consistency and authenticity in content creation

12:16 Focus on one social media platform

13:45 Having a distinct voice and incorporating humor

18:35 Keeping content creation simple

19:27 The importance of delegating finance-related tasks and the benefits of outsourcing

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