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Team RJon is stealth-launching RJon Robins newest book, Profit First for Lawyers, and pulling back the curtain to give you a glimpse at what RJon is REALLY like behind closed doors.Join us as we provide some entertaining, actionable, and PROFITABLE insights that will help you take your firm to the next level and put yourself, your family, your firm, and your Profit First! Subscribe to the podcast and order your copy of the book: https://www.ProfitFirstForLawyers.com

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    Unleash Your Law Firm’s Potential with Profit First

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 43:42


    Ron Saharyan returns to close out season two with a powerful message to law firm owners to take their profit first.

    A/R: Free Money!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 37:27


    Accounts Receivable is sabotaging your law firm's success. Darren Wurz has practical and actionable insights on managing accounts receivable (A/R).

    SKU Success Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 52:20


    Dawn Mobley explains why doing your SKU homework, using the SKU Calculator, and SKU analysis can boost law firm efficiency and profitability.

    Simplifying COGS: Cost of Goods Sold by Law Firm Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 12:15


    A look at Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) an important metric for law firm profitability. A lesson taught by a group of teenagers to a room full of lawyers.

    Reality, Ego, and Your Finances

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 14:46


    The role of ego in law firm management. Featuring exclusive content from RJon Robins' Profit First for Lawyers audiobook recording sessions.

    Labor Efficiency Ratio Decoded

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 22:59


    In the conclusion of the financial report series, we take a look at labor efficiency ratios with Greg Crabtree.

    Labor Cost Ratio: Unlocking Law Firm Profitability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 31:01


    Revealing the simple truth behind labor cost ratio and profit with Greg Crabtree, author 'Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits.'

    Financial Controls: 4 Reports For Every Law Firm Owner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 8:48


    The importance of regular monthly reviews of financial reports for law firm success. No complex math required.

    Happy Lawyers Make More Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 45:27


    In this episode we hear from Brad and Sarah Phillips about their journey from struggling solo practitioners to successful law firm owners. They offer a candid look at the challenges they faced and the transformative solutions they discovered after implementing strategies from How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm. With over a decade of experience running their law firm, the Phillips found themselves at a crossroads, questioning whether to keep their doors open. Their story takes an inspiring turn as they reveal how implementing systems and processes, along with a crucial mindset shift, led to significant increases in their business. "Happier attorneys don't just make more money, but we're also better attorneys for our clients because we're happier." - Sarah Phillips We not only hear the highlights of these professional moments, but also learn how these changes improved their quality of life. This demonstrates the direct correlation between personal satisfaction and financial success in law firm management. This episode showcases the profound truth behind one of RJon's famous sayings, "Happy Lawyers Make More Money". Key Takeaways Implementing systems and processes led to nearly doubling of their business Set clear boundaries with clients, including communications policies Overcome the fear of change and embrace new business practices Focus on personal, professional, and financial goals in your business planning Links Mentioned – Brad and Sarah in Bonus Ep: Law Firm Pitfalls and Solutions  – Phillips Welcome Packet on the Profit First for Lawyers curated resource page – Leave us a review on Apple, Spotify, Audible or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts –  Buy your copy of Profit First for Lawyers Connect and Engage Subscribe to the podcast Watch episodes on YouTube Follow Profit First For Lawyers on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Email us your feedback at podcast@profitfirstforlawyers.com Order your copy of Profit First for Lawyers today!  https://htm.live/PF4L-Book-1 

    The Unexciting Secret To Law Firm Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 20:04


    A look at an often overlooked yet critical aspect of running a successful law firm: Systems, Processes, and Procedures.

    How To Hire (And Keep) A Superstar Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 45:48


    This episode offers a roadmap for transforming your law firm into an A-plus business that attracts and retains A-plus talent.

    So You’re Looking To Hire Some Staff…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 20:05


    A practical and actionable look at the critical aspects of hiring, training, and managing your law firm's staff.

    Law Firm Pitfalls and Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 22:17


    Discover the common pitfalls law firm owners face and solutions to overcome them. This bonus episode of Profit First For Lawyers offers actionable advice to grow your law firm.

    The Lawyer Millionaire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 45:04


    RJon drills into the driving force behind why he wrote the book Profit First for Lawyers on The Lawyer Millionaire podcast hosted by Darren Wurz.

    Subconscious Sabotage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 13:51


    In the final part of our four-part series on sales, RJon explains how our subconscious can interfere with sales. We also recap the 10 sales mindset obstacles.

    G.A.S Calls: How To Sell Legal Services To Repeat Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 41:29


    By consistently showing clients that you care, you stay top of mind and increase the likelihood of future business and referrals.

    Sales Mindset: It’s Not About You

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 13:30


    In part two of the sales series, we examining four mindset culprits that could be preventing law firm owners from increasing their conversion rates.

    Sell Is Not Just Another Four Letter Word

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 42:38


    Discover how to master sales calls with a simple process that puts prospects first. After listening to this episode you might just learn to love sales.

    Finding Your Target Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 13:49


    First identify your ideal client, then focus on marketing fundamentals to attract them to your law firm. Track marketing data to stay on course.

    Marketing, AI, And Your Law Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 43:05


    Effective law firm marketing with AI in combination with traditional marketing strategies.

    Simplifying The 7 Main Parts of Every Law Firm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 15:02


    The principles of building a successful law firm are simple and predictable. Yet many law firm owners believe success is "for someone else." Not true.

    Stages of A Law Firm’s Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 44:14


    We break down the predictable stages of law firm growth with practical insight on the challenges and opportunities that come with each stage.

    Fear of Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 9:01


    In this episode we explore the surprising truth that many people, including law firm owners, may be more afraid of success than failure.

    Create A Business Plan To Maximize Your Profits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 49:07


    Remove the barriers to building your business plan with a simple and strategic process.

    Why You Need A Business Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 10:44 Transcription Available


    A well-crafted business plan outlines how your law firm sustains itself without you and serves its clients, your family, and yourself.

    Problem-Tunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 37:19


    Every problem contains an opportunity. Known as a Problem-Tunity in the How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm community.

    Sacrifice vs. Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 19:28 Transcription Available


    In this episode we tackle a harmful and self-limiting belief that runs rampant in the legal community, the Doctrine of Sacrifice.

    You Are Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 37:05


    Total Owner Benefits: In order to know if you will achieve your goals you first have to know where you are right now.

    How To Measure Your Law Firm’s Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 13:22


    In this episode we look at how to define, measure, and quantify the success of your law firm using RJon's own definitions of success.

    Secrets To Bookkeeping That Does Not Suck

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 34:21


    In this episode, Sherri Mansell, Director of Bookkeeping That Does Not Suck shares reliable and actionable bookkeeping practices that will help law firm owners become more profitable. Sherri shares her passion for numbers and how understanding the story behind the numbers empowers law firm owners to make data-driven decisions. The Seven Key Monthly Reports Sherri outlined the seven essential reports every law firm (and small business) owner should examine monthly regardless of their practice area or billing model. 1. Balance Sheet 2. Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement 3. Budget Variance Report 4. Accounts Receivable (A/R) Report 5. Work in Process (WIP) Report 6. Cash Flow Forecasting Report 7. Three-Way IOLTA Trust Reconciliation She emphasized the importance of looking at Balance Sheet and P&L Statement on a rolling 12-month basis to identify trends and spot areas for improvement. Sherri shared three of the most common questions and stressed the importance of receiving timely reports from your bookkeeper, ideally by the 8th business day of the month and no later than the 20th of the month. The Consequences of Neglecting Your Numbers Sherri shares cautionary tales of law firm owners who put off dealing with their finances, leading to stress, panic, and potential loss of their license when faced with a bar audit. She encouraged listeners to schedule a regular time each month to review their numbers. Key Takeaways Review the seven key financial reports with your bookkeeper every month Use detailed charts of accounts to make data-driven business decisions Breakdown payroll expenses by department for accurate labor ratio analysis Address any IOLTA discrepancies within 30 days to remain compliant with your state bar Links Mentioned Podcast episode resources Reserve your seat at the Profit First for Lawyers Workshop  Bookkeeping That Does Not Suck Ep 36 Take Flight: Elevate Your Mindset Connect and Engage Subscribe to the podcast Watch episodes on YouTube Follow Profit First For Lawyers on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Email us your feedback at podcast@profitfirstforlawyers.com

    The 3 P’s of Profit First

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 13:10 Transcription Available


    We answer your biggest questions from last season — "What are Profit First accounting principles?" & "How do they help law firm owners become more profitable?"

    Bonus 2 of 2: The Managing Partners Podcast with RJon Robins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 44:34 Transcription Available


    The conversation turns to the definition of a successful law firm, strategic hiring, employee growth, and RJon's book Profit First for Lawyers.

    BONUS 1 of 2: The Managing Partners Podcast with RJon Robins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 52:35 Transcription Available


    Redefining success and the critical mindset shift law firm owners should embrace as entrepreneurial professionals who sell legal services.

    Our Promise To You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 31:03


    The curtain closes on a sensational season for the Profit First For Lawyers podcast. We thank you for joining us each week for episodes filled with actionable insights

    Profit First – More Than Just A Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 35:05


    Mike Michalowicz shares the story behind Profit First and how taking profit first builds momentum and fuels growth.

    Profit In All Areas of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 13:13


    In this episode, we hear from law firm owners who share personal and professional results after implementing Profit First.

    Enjoy The Suck

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 44:41


    Ron Saharyan, co-founder of Profit First Professionals shares actionable tips for law firm owners who want to build a healthy, sustainable, and profitable business by following the Profit First methodology.

    Just Grow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 37:49


    Being profitable professionally and personally is equally important as being profitable financially.

    Are You A Sucky Client?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023


    In this revealing episode, RJon flips the script and calls out lawyers who may be sucky clients to their bookkeepers.

    Is Your Household Your Law Firm’s Bank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 9:34


    Many law firm owners are using their household income to subsidize their law firm's business at the expense of their household finances.

    Take Flight: Elevate Your Mindset to Profitability

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 38:55


    Alejandra Leibovich explains how law firm owners can get off the ground and take flight to escape the "doctrine of sacrifice" mentality.

    Is It Overhead or Overhead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 9:32


    A revolutionary concept of categorizing overhead expenses as either "static" or "dynamic" to better control costs and increase opportunity for growth.

    Face Your Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 40:34


    In this special Halloween episode of the Profit First For Lawyers podcast, RJon challenges struggling lawyers. Karli and Raul discuss how to face fears, unmask ego, and breakthrough limiting beliefs.

    Total Owner Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 6:37


    An overview of Total Owner Benefits (TOB). Looking beyond just salary to the full profit potential law firm owners can receive as outlined in Chapter 9 of the Profit First for Lawyers book.

    Focus On Things That Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 32:22


    RJon expands upon the possible answers to, "How profitable is your law firm?" A question with conventional and unconventional answers.

    Liberate Your Law Firm from GAAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 10:07


    We continue exploring how Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) was not meant for non-publicly traded companies like private law firms.

    Truth is Kind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 22:43


    Denise Doonkeen returns to discuss how truthful yet kind communication, even when uncomfortable, leads to better outcomes in business and life.

    GAAP Was Not Meant For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 12:32


    RJon gives a quick history lesson on why GAAP exists and its relevance...or lack thereof to small law firm owners today.

    Does Your Accountant Have An Entrepreneurial Mindset?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 28:09


    An episode on the importance of truth in business, growth strategies, and why it's essential to seek advice from people who have themselves achieved success.

    The CPA’s Oath: What Every Law Firm Owner Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 13:20


    In this episode, we explore the differences between the oaths and responsibilities lawyers and CPAs have to their clients.

    From Expense to Investment: Uncovering the Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 37:46


    In this episode we look at the difference between costs associated with an expense and an investment.   Something may seem expensive, but if it helps you achieve your goals, it's likely an investment not just an expense.

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