Are you a law firm owner? Do you wish there was a resource out there showing you how to save as much money as possible on your taxes? This is the place. If you need help with bookkeeping and tax strategy, let's chat - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal l ...
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Hosted by Law Firm Growth Consultant Dan Warburton, this is the ultimate podcast for law firm owners, partners, MDs and CEOs who want to increase their profits while reducing their workload. You'll gain real, proven industry insights into building a thriving law firm that will enable you to live the lifestyle you deserve.
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Don’t create law firm content until you’ve done this one thing.
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1:03Don’t create law firm content until you’ve done this one thing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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111 - The 3 Secrets That’ll Turn Any Law Firm Owner Into A Rainmaker
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33:44Steve is a driven, focused, and passionate about helping law firm owners and partners to reach their full potential. Steve Fretzin is regarded as the premier coach, skills trainer, and roundtable facilitator on business development for law firm owners. Over the past 17 years, Steve Fretzin has devoted his career to helping lawyers master the art of…
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#301: Restriction vs Restraint: Finding Freedom Through Intentional Choices
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27:28Do you ever feel boxed in by your own plans and systems? Like you're constantly battling against a set of rigid rules that leave no room for flexibility? Many law firm owners struggle with the idea of structure, viewing it as a restriction rather than a tool for success. Discover the power of practicing restraint within a flexible structure and lea…
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Your law firm fee agreement should be meaningless.
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0:58Your law firm fee agreement should be meaningless. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Why I don’t charge 10x for my legal fees. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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One of my new attorneys cost me thousands - and I’m okay with it.
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1:11One of my new attorneys cost me thousands - and I’m okay with it. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustacc…
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How I started my law firm with no experience and no contacts.
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1:09How I started my law firm with no experience and no contacts. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Just because Ads don’t Work for Your Law Firm Doesn’t Mean they don’t Work.
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0:50Just because Ads don’t Work for Your Law Firm Doesn’t Mean they don’t Work. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/…
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Extending Your Law Firm Tax Return is Not a Bad Thing.
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1:11Extending Your Law Firm Tax Return is Not a Bad Thing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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What is a Good Profit Margin for Your Law Firm? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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The First Role I’d Hire if Starting a New Law Firm.
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0:57The First Role I’d Hire if Starting a New Law Firm. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Law Firms Taxed as S-Corps do NOT get Audited More.
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1:02Law Firms Taxed as S-Corps do NOT get Audited More. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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How do I Teach my Attorneys to Become Great at Sales?
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0:56How do I Teach my Attorneys to Become Great at Sales? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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110 - The 3 Ways a Law Firm Owner Can Increase Profitability & Sustain Firm-Wide Values
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38:19My next guest is Chris Bishop, Senior Partner, and a former equity owner of Slater Heelis, with roots tracing back over 250 years. It is a full-service firm with offices in Manchester city centre, Sale, and has over 210 employees. About Dan: Dan provides law firm owners with the skills and capital investment to increase their profits while reducing…
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#300: Consistency: Reflecting on 300 Episodes (And What's Next!)
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25:41The Law Firm Owner Podcast has officially hit 300 episodes! This milestone speaks to the power of consistency and long-term commitment. When Melissa launched the show nearly six years ago, she set a clear goal: show up every single week, no matter what. In this episode, Melissa reflects on the lessons learned from staying the course. She shares how…
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Law Firm Trust Account Reconciliation Explained in 90 Seconds.
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1:27Law Firm Trust Account Reconciliation Explained in 90 Seconds. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Organic content creation is not enough. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Would you let your law firm receptionist divvy up potential clients?
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0:50Would you let your law firm receptionist divvy up potential clients? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustac…
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My sales metrics for attorneys in my law firm. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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The First 3 Law Firm Hires I Would Make if Starting Over.
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3:29The First 3 Law Firm Hires I Would Make if Starting Over. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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Your law firm P&L should not have income broken down by client.
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0:50Your law firm P&L should not have income broken down by client. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccou…
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#299: The Two Faces of Tolerance: How to Leverage Discomfort for Growth
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26:58Have you ever stopped to consider what you're tolerating in your law firm and life? We often put up with less-than-ideal situations without realizing the impact it has on our productivity, morale, and bottom line. But what if we could harness the power of tolerance in a positive way to achieve our goals and dreams? In this episode, Melissa explores…
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109 - Efficiency & Outstanding Service Is Key to Earning Good Fees
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38:47Peter owns The Partnership, an award-winning property law firm he founded 15 years ago, based in London and Guildford and employing 90 people. With his new firm, Legalito, he is sharing with other lawyers the benefits of technology that genuinely improves effectiveness. In this episode Peter breaks down how efficiency and outstanding service is the…
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Hiring your first attorney is like hiring your first receptionist.
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0:48Hiring your first attorney is like hiring your first receptionist. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustac…
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Why is owner salary a separate line item on your law firm P&L?
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0:46Why is owner salary a separate line item on your law firm P&L? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Why purchasing a law firm is so hard. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Sometimes using tech to make things easier makes them WAY more complicated.
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0:49Sometimes using tech to make things easier makes them WAY more complicated. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/…
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The ONLY funds that should go into a law firm trust account.
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0:44The ONLY funds that should go into a law firm trust account. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Don’t use Mint as your law firm bookkeeping platform.
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0:48Don’t use Mint as your law firm bookkeeping platform. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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#298: The Power of Rules: How to Set Yourself Up for Success in Life and Business
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34:57Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a loop, failing to follow through on your goals despite your best intentions? You're not alone. Many law firm owners struggle to create lasting change in their lives, relying on willpower alone to push through. But what if there was a better way? In this episode, Melissa shares insights on how to make success a…
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108 - The 3 Secrets to Attract, Develop & Retain High-Performance Talent
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35:37In this episode, Chrissie will take us through the three secrets that law firm owners can implement to attract, develop and retain high-performance talent. Chrissie Wolfe is a partner at Nexa who specialises in medical and cosmetics injuries and also has a consulting business focused on supporting law firm firms and legal teams in the attraction an…
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My process for hiring overseas virtual assistants.
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5:01My process for hiring overseas virtual assistants. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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When is the Right time to Elect S-Corp Status? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Easy law firm owner tax strategy to start 2025. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Confession time - I don’t budget for my law firm.
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0:49Confession time - I don’t budget for my law firm. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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The real reason your law firm isn’t growing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Law firm owners leave your quickbooks accounts alone!
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0:51Law firm owners leave your quickbooks accounts alone! Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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#297: Escape the Burnout Treadmill: Focus on Resource Allocation, Not Just Growth
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23:45Do you feel like you're constantly working harder but not seeing the growth you want in your law firm? You're hiring more people, taking on more cases, and putting in long hours, yet your revenue and profit aren't keeping up. It's a frustrating cycle that can lead to burnout and leave you feeling stuck on a treadmill. In this episode, Melissa expla…
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107 - The 3 Mistakes Law Firms Make that Can Destroy Their Business & How to Avoid Them
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36:30In this episode Karen takes us through the 3 mistakes that law firms make that can destroy their business, and cause them to lose fees, or cost them income and how to avoid them. Karen has over 30 years’ experience of defending claims against professionals, primarily solicitors, accountants and tax advisors. She became frustrated by the fact that p…
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My law firm potential client sales script. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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Which is more secure, US team member or Philippines team member?
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0:42Which is more secure, US team member or Philippines team member? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustacco…
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Law firm trust account reconciliation in three steps.
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0:56Law firm trust account reconciliation in three steps. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Why I’m Building My Law Firm Like I’m Going to Sell It.
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1:12Why I’m Building My Law Firm Like I’m Going to Sell It. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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If your law firm isn’t hiring virtually, you’re losing.
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0:49If your law firm isn’t hiring virtually, you’re losing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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I have bad news - your law firm boss is NEVER retiring.
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0:45I have bad news - your law firm boss is NEVER retiring. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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AI for Law Firms - My First Use Case. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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#296: Easy Mode vs. Hard Mode: Positioning Yourself to Win
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25:03Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing life on "hard mode"? Like no matter how much effort you put in, you can't seem to get ahead or achieve the results you want? What if there was a way to flip the script and start playing on "easy mode" instead? By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of what it means to position y…
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106 - How This Law Firm Partner Went from Exhausted Technician to Thriving Business Owner
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35:31Rob started his first firm shortly after he qualified when he was 28 and, as one of his then partners commented, they “had all the confidence of ignorance”. In 2006, Rob set up the first iteration of the Atkins Dellow business with Graham Atkins, his very good friend from law school. They operated under the umbrella of Atkins, with Graham offering …
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My 2025 goals revealed. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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