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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.
Un-Billable Hour hosts a monthly virtual roundtable conversation where lawyers and legal professionals can discuss issues their practices are facing and receive feedback.
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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.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Getting clicks on your website is one thing, but turning site visits into paying clients is the real goal....
Guest Jared Correia helps law firms understand what they want, what they need, and what is wasteful in legal tech and practice management tools.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. This episode: office computer policies, security, and letting a new hire go when it’s not working.
Face it, most law school graduates aren’t prepared to practice law. Guest Abdi Shayesteh founded AltaClaro, a firm dedicated to real-world legal training.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. Anderson and guest co-host Robert Leitner help attorneys build a model to reward associate referrals and discuss hiring for...
Standing out online isn’t magic, it’s work. SEO expert Chris Dreyer explains how to sharpen your online efforts and focus on what makes you special.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table – real answers, no script. In this episode, Anderson and guests Robert Leitner and Philip Fairley have an extended conversation with an attorney...
How does a law firm find and organize world events to land better, more profitable, clients? Guests from Darrow.AI share insights into sifting through tangled data to find the right cases.
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. In this episode, Anderson and recurring guest Robert Leitner help attorneys grapple with not only cases, but also life...
Considering marketing to the Spanish speaking communities around you? First, we have to understand you. Marketing to other cultures is more than translating. Hear how.
In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table: Our first question turned into a collaborative discussion around the Community Table with input from several other lawyers. How does a longtime attorney with...
Marketing, acquiring new clients and running an efficient firm are all important. But when it comes to producing results for clients and growing your business, it all comes down to the people...
Host Christopher T. Anderson is at the Community Table, real answers, no script. What tools can you use to hire the right people, how can you train them, and how long can...
The future is here – adapting to automation, intelligent design, and artificial intelligence is a must
Host Christopher T. Anderson shares duties with two guests at the Community Table, real answers, no script: Getting the client from saying “yes” to writing a check.
Maybe you don’t need more leads; instead, you need to do a better job converting those leads into clients.
Host Christopher T. Anderson diagnoses a law firm’s sudden revenue decline. Plus, how to designate daily tasks and show real trust in your team.
Christopher T. Anderson has authored numerous articles and speaks on a wide range of topics, including law...
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