Podcast appearances and mentions of ernie svenson

Get the most out of today's tech products that are specifically created to save you time on the mundane stuff so you can focus on getting results for your clients. Guest Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson's biz tech consulting firm helps small and solo firms apply tech solutions without being overwhelmed and learn the “80/20 Rule,” getting more output with less input.   When it comes to efficiencies, automation plays a big role. In a solo or small firm, resources come at a premium. Learn to reduce wasted input through standardized, repeatable operating procedures and automation. (There are even tech products that help you create written standard processes learning from and organizing the work you're already doing).  Imagine speaking into an app as you “brain dump” and having those thoughts come out organized and notated for later use. Imagine dictating legal work into an app and having AI organize your dictation, even correct it. You don't need to type everything in today's tech world. Maximize downtime.    It's all about training yourself to think “automation first.” Even when a virtual assistant (VA) located in another country can fill gaps in your practice, learn your preferences, match your brand, and help you be your most efficient you without hiring a full-tie employee. Today's most successful law firms are high-tech hubs. Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back.  Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: There's no reason for a solo practitioner or small firm not to engage in today's tech. Leverage technology to get a lot of results without a lot of effort. Learn how the “80/20 Rule” helps you get more done with less effort.  If you're a lawyer, time spent marketing is time spent not lawyering. Automation can perform repeatable marketing tasks (even social media, newsletters, and referral marketing) to help you bring in new business while you focus on results for your clients.  Virtual assistants, or VAs, are remote workers, often in another country, who can perform the routine tasks that are eating up your time while you focus on practicing law. Mentioned in This Episode: ABA Techshow Loom Zoom Clips Otter.ai Fireflies.ai Letterly Cleft  Windows dictation Text Expander  “8 Great TextExpander Alternatives”  FancyHands  Lawclerk legal assistants Perplexity.ai Prior appearances on New Solo Ernie the Attorney podcast Ernie the Attorney blog “Blogging in One Hour for Lawyers,” by Ernie Svenson “Adobe Acrobat® in One Hour for Lawyers,” by Ernie Svenson

TEACHING * SYSTEMS * CRITICAL THINKING * BOUNDARIES * PERSONAL GROWTH Today, we're diving into Part 2 of my conversation with Ernie Svenson. If you haven't listened to Part 1 (Episode 65), and you want to listen in order, you can do that here. Otherwise, you can jump straight into Part 2 without any issues, and then go back and listen to Part 1 later.  In today's episode, we're delving even deeper into the power of distilling complexity into simplicity, drawing from personal anecdotes and experiences. We explore the importance of systems and processes in achieving clarity and efficiency in various aspects of life. Through our conversation, you'll gain insights into critical thinking, contrarian perspectives, and the journey of self-discovery and growth. Join us as we unravel the secrets to success by breaking free from conventional norms! I can't wait to hear what resonated - send me a voice note!  Is there something you'd love some feedback about in your life or career? Maybe something you want me to answer in a future episode? If so, let me know! Here are just a few key takeaways and quotes from this episode - listen for more!

CREATIVITY * FEEDBACK * TEACHING * CURIOSITY * MINDSET Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite people with you - Ernie Svenson! Join us as we dive deep into how embracing creativity can revolutionize your approach to problem-solving and career satisfaction. From unlocking your creative potential to navigating feedback and shifting perspectives, this episode offers invaluable insights for professionals of all kinds who are seeking fulfillment and success. I can't wait to hear what resonated - send me a voice note!  Is there something you'd love some feedback about in your life or career? Maybe something you want me to answer in a future episode? If so, let me know! Here are just a few key takeaways and quotes from this episode - listen for more!

Ernie Svenson is a consultant and Manager at his very own LawFirmAutoPilot. Ernie and I had a spectacular conversation about his upbringing and journey to law, important stories that impacted the rest of his life, and how important selling and value are to any facet of your life. Finally, we spoke extensively about AI's future, and his tips to effectively use it to get ahead. Ernie's growth mindset and attitude towards learning are exemplary for anyone to follow. Be sure to check out Ernie's website below, which includes his podcast, blog, and substack!⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernieattorney⁠⁠https://ernietheattorney.net/?utm_campaign=LinkedIn&utm_source=LinkedIn&utm_medium=Profile

So many technology tools exist today that can enable attorneys to practice more efficiently and effectively. But attorneys often either don't know about these tools or fear implementing them. In particular, much anxiety surrounds the implications of AI for the legal industry. In this episode, Todd Smith and Jody Sanders visit with Ernie Svenson—a former big-firm attorney who focuses on helping solo and small-firm lawyers leverage automation, outsourcing, and efficiency—about ways lawyers can incorporate legal technology to improve their practices and lives. Ernie sheds light on the strategies, tools, and trends that can shape the future of legal services. He also discusses the rise of AI and ways lawyers can use tools like ChatGPT cautiously but effectively.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!A special thanks to our sponsors:Court Surety Bond AgencyProudly presented by Butler Snow LLPJoin the Texas Appellate Law Podcast Community today:texapplawpod.comTwitterYouTube

Tune in this week for the second half of Melissa's conversation with Automation Wizard Ernie Svenson.   Ernie is discussing the seven KPIs we should all be measuring, the value of turtle steps, and how to take the concept of 80/20 deeper in your business by deciding on the most important areas of focus for your firm, as well as discussing a bunch of super-useful resources for any law firm owner.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/187

As a law firm owner, your have limited resources that need to be managed wisely. If you want to optimize your business to be more bulletproof and more flexible without incurring more costs, you need to get clear on exactly what you need to automate or outsource.   To get massive returns on your investments, you need to apply the 80/20 rule to your law firm. Someone who has dug deep into this concept as it relates to the practice of law is Ernie Svenson, a.k.a Ernie the Attorney, and he's here this week to share how the 80/20 principle applies to your law firm, how he has used this rule to get massive returns on his investments, and his research on the tools that do the heavy lifting of optimization, automation, and outsourcing for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/186

We attorneys are trained to spot patterns, but many of us are poor at spotting patterns of inefficiency in the way we practice. Ernie “The Attorney” Svenson joins this episode of the California Appellate Law Podcast to explain how lawyers can adopt “systems thinking” to make their practice more effective, efficient, and even more fun.Ernie shares how he learned about efficiency from his judge during his clerkship who, to shave time off the “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez” ceremony, cut the last “Oyez.” And how his judge delegated the task of explaining to new clerks about the edited “Oyez.” Now THAT is systems thinking!Too abstract? How about a taste? Here are Ernie's “gateway drugs” to get you hooked on legal tech:SaneBox — Most lawyers use some filtering to reduce email load, but SaneBox has really advanced filters that will find you spending less time in your inbox.TextExpander — Everyone sends out routine emails (think: retainer agreements). TextExpander populates an complete email with a macro. (And it will getting your gears turning about other ways to automate your day-to-day.)Automated Calendaring (e.g., Acuity, Calendly) — No attorney should be booking their own appointments.Ernie Svenson's biography, website, and LinkedIn profile.Appellate Specialist Jeff Lewis' biography, LinkedIn profile, and Twitter feed.Appellate Specialist Tim Kowal's biography, LinkedIn profile, Twitter feed, and YouTube page.Sign up for Tim Kowal's Weekly Legal Update, or view his blog of recent cases.Use this link to get a 25% lifetime discount on Casetext.Other items discussed in the episode:ErnieTheAttorney.netLaw Firm Autopilot podcastSaneBoxTextExpanderAcuityCalendly

The jury is like a giant fishbowl. Things appear larger and out of place. Clients are highly scrutinized by these 12 strangers in a box, and quite frankly, how they make their decisions is sometimes pretty foreign to us, as trial lawyers.  Sometimes, they make it very clear by telling us after they reach their verdict when, for instance, we see them in the hallway; and sometimes, they don't. Either way, we always strive to have a client that connects with the jurors in a human way – and that can sometimes be difficult if we have an unlikable client.  At a glance, it seems like a harsh label. But we're actually discussing this from the point of view of jurors. This is very important if you're going to go to trial because the perceptions of jurors can seriously impact a case. Therefore, we never intend to offend people by saying that they're unlikable. It's just how lawyers describe it.  In this episode, Peter Levine joins today's conversation as we discuss how to deal with an unlikeable client and how you can help them connect with the jurors. Peter is a longtime lawyer who has done all different kinds of law as well. He has a lot of experiences to talk about, specifically about the different ways to help deal with the unlikable client.  At the end of the day, uncooperative clients will test your maturity. It's important to maintain that level of civility and respect – and this will only make you a better lawyer.  In this episode, you will hear: What is an unlikeable client? The characteristics of an unlikeable client The difference between the best client, an unlikeable client, and a dangerous client Showing maturity and creating healthy boundaries as a lawyer Looking for ways to love the client The importance of keeping the client in the loop on everything Tips for adjusting expectations Considering the personality match Why you need to keep in contact with your client – and how Maintaining a level of respect  Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Peter Levine 5454 Wilshire Blvd #1250 Los Angeles, CA 90036 https://www.peterlawfirm.com/ peter@peterlawfirm.com     Learn more about toxic clients from Ernie Svenson's LawFirm AutoPilot Episodes 200 and 201.   If you have a question or a topic you'd like an episode on, please email me: elizabeth@larricklawfirm.com    Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

Where should we be looking for inspiration when improving service in our firms? If you've been listening for a while, you know, I've spent a lot of time talking about my time with the Four Seasons Hotels, but of course it's not the only place you can get high-end experiences. This week, we're bringing you a conversation between me and Ernie Svenson, otherwise known as Ernie the Attorney.  Ernie spent the first part of his career as a commercial litigator and a large New Orleans firm. He left in 2006 to start a low overhead paperless solo practice. In 2009, he created Law Firm Autopilot and made helping his lawyers build their own practices his full-time mission. But even before he became "Ernie the Attorney," he was "Ernie the Waiter" at the high-end restaurant Commander's Palace in New Orleans. Commander's Palace is one of my favorite restaurants and he and I talk about the things that happened there and the things that we can take into our own practices to use to structure things in order to make it easy for owners, employees, and guests to get the best service possible. We shared this conversation between our two podcasts, Ernie's being Law Firm Autopilot, which you should definitely check out! Find Ernie at https://ernietheattorney.net, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernieattorney or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ernieattorney. ----- FiveStarCounsel.com Get our FREE client service whitepaper! Join the Five Star Counsellors FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1575616019297055 Here's a link for you to get 20% off your first year of using TextExpander! - https://fivestarcounsel.com/textexpander  

Jared welcomes Ernie Svenson for today's episode. Ernie assists small firm lawyers in developing automated, stress-free processes that allow them to get things done quickly — even while working remotely. He first learned about blog software in 2002, and he began to experiment with it to see if it was worthwhile to use and what it could accomplish. And there's always the tried-and-true "get your brain around technology by actually using it" method. Tune in to learn more about how automation works with paperless operations in law firms. Highlights: Ernie's Svenson's history and background - 1:48 Implementing processes in a law firm - 3:01 From practicing attorney to efficiency expert for other attorneys - 4:45 Processing information effectively with the help of a case map - 9:24 Choosing a wide-scale applicable procedure for your practice - 13:54 The benefit of transitioning to paperless documentation - 16:03 The importance of being open to learning something new patiently - 18:32 Integrating Loom videos - 22:05 Episode Resources Connect with Jared Correia jared@redcavelegal.com https://redcavelegal.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredcorreia https://twitter.com/RedCaveLegal Connect with Ernie Svenson https://ernietheattorney.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenseckler https://redcavelegal.com/ 

Today we are talking with Ernie Svenson. I met Ernie at a conference and have always been intrigued by how he developed his new business. He used to practice law the “traditional way,” handling complex business litigation cases. This meant he juggled countless boxes of paper organized by many team members.  He did this until he learned how to create a 100% paperless, highly automated law practice. This was a law practice that was financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. There was low overhead, low stress, and more freedom. Now, Ernie helps lawyers who want to do the same for their practices. He found getting new clients easy and inexpensive; his main marketing tool was a simple website that cost less than $100. Additionally, because his overhead was ridiculously low, he was able to earn a good living without working crazy hours. Today we are talking with Ernie all about how he actually did this. We'll dive deeper into these concepts: Why working on your mindset is a critical first step. Why you need to consider your business to be a knowledge factory. Why being able to document your processes is critical to working with a team. Why you shouldn't chase technology changes. Now, for some action steps: Check out Ernie's website: https://ernietheattorney.net/ Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday Take the Encore Career Clarity Quiz Connect with Me: LinkedIn Facebook Please leave a Rating and Review: Since this podcast is new, I'm asking for Apple Podcasts reviews. Reviews help others discover and learn what Creating Your Encore Career is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://www.lynnfriesth.com/podcast to download it. I thank you so much for being here and I'll see ya next time on Creating Your Encore Career. — Lynn *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Guest: Dean Blachford just hanged his solo shingle eight weeks ago. But he didn't jump into solo practice blind. Instead, he reviewed New Solo's back catalog and sought advice from host Adriana Linares. He joins Linares to share his crash course on striking out on his own. Five Categories of Must-Listen Episodes:  5) Inspirations from famous people What New Solos can Learn from Han Solo New Trends in Practice Management Implementing the Right Processes with Ernie Svenson 4) Building a marketing plan  Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for New Solos – Part 1 Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for Solos Part 2 From Clicks to Clients: The Law Firm Marketing Funnel Explained CRM: Using Client Relationship Management in Your Law Firm CRM Value: How Lawmatics Enhances Client Experience Up Your Marketing Game with Newsletters 3) Planning for proper financial management Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals Oh, The Messes We See 2) Nailing down a collections strategy Marco Brown's Eight Commandments for Getting Paid 1) Best of New Solos  What Storms May Come: Preparing your Firm for Natural Disaster Decamping to Puerto Rico The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok?? Blachford's Tech Stack: Microsoft Teams for team meetings and video conferencing  Microsoft Word and Excel for planning and collaboration Hubspot for contact relationship management RingCentral to manage business calls Clio for ease of clerk and client use LawPay for client payment flexibility New Insights (brought to you by Nota): Veteran practitioner Starlett Massey answers litigation associate Melanie Kalmanson's question: Question 2 of 4: "What is the most underutilized tool in litigation?" Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Guest: Dean Blachford just hanged his solo shingle eight weeks ago. But he didn't jump into solo practice blind. Instead, he reviewed New Solo's back catalog and sought advice from host Adriana Linares. He joins Linares to share his crash course on striking out on his own. Five Categories of Must-Listen Episodes: 5) Inspirations from famous people What New Solos can Learn from Han Solo New Trends in Practice Management Implementing the Right Processes with Ernie Svenson 4) Building a marketing plan Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for New Solos – Part 1 Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for Solos Part 2 From Clicks to Clients: The Law Firm Marketing Funnel Explained CRM: Using Client Relationship Management in Your Law Firm CRM Value: How Lawmatics Enhances Client Experience Up Your Marketing Game with Newsletters 3) Planning for proper financial management Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals Oh, The Messes We See 2) Nailing down a collections strategy Marco Brown's Eight Commandments for Getting Paid 1) Best of New Solos What Storms May Come: Preparing your Firm for Natural Disaster Decamping to Puerto Rico The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok?? Blachford's Tech Stack: Microsoft Teams for team meetings and video conferencing Microsoft Word and Excel for planning and collaboration Hubspot for contact relationship management RingCentral to manage business calls Clio for ease of clerk and client use LawPay for client payment flexibility New Insights (brought to you by Nota): Veteran practitioner Starlett Massey answers litigation associate Melanie Kalmanson's question: Question 2 of 4: "What is the most underutilized tool in litigation?" Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Guest: Dean Blachford just hanged his solo shingle eight weeks ago. But he didn't jump into solo practice blind. Instead, he reviewed New Solo's back catalog and sought advice from host Adriana Linares. He joins Linares to share his crash course on striking out on his own. Five Categories of Must-Listen Episodes: 5) Inspirations from famous people What New Solos can Learn from Han Solo New Trends in Practice Management Implementing the Right Processes with Ernie Svenson 4) Building a marketing plan Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for New Solos – Part 1 Back to Basics: Smart Marketing for Solos Part 2 From Clicks to Clients: The Law Firm Marketing Funnel Explained CRM: Using Client Relationship Management in Your Law Firm CRM Value: How Lawmatics Enhances Client Experience Up Your Marketing Game with Newsletters 3) Planning for proper financial management Money Management 101 for Solo and Small Firm Professionals Oh, The Messes We See 2) Nailing down a collections strategy Marco Brown's Eight Commandments for Getting Paid 1) Best of New Solos What Storms May Come: Preparing your Firm for Natural Disaster Decamping to Puerto Rico The Unorthodox Path to Becoming a Lawyer Client Acquisition in the 21st Century: With Instagram & TikTok?? Blachford's Tech Stack: Microsoft Teams for team meetings and video conferencing Microsoft Word and Excel for planning and collaboration Hubspot for contact relationship management RingCentral to manage business calls Clio for ease of clerk and client use LawPay for client payment flexibility New Insights (brought to you by Nota): Veteran practitioner Starlett Massey answers litigation associate Melanie Kalmanson's question: Question 2 of 4: "What is the most underutilized tool in litigation?" Special thanks to our sponsors, Lawclerk, Alert Communications, Abby Connect, and Clio.

Ernie Svenson joins us to talk about how focus inspired his career change from lawyer to small firm consultant, the importance of getting help, and the value of journaling.

Ernie Svenson joins us to talk about how focus inspired his career change from lawyer to small firm consultant, the importance of getting help, and the value of journaling.

How can potential clients know how awesome you are, if you don't pick up the phone? Well, they can't. This week, Melissa and Maddy Martin show how embracing a virtual receptionist can save you time, give you important data, and also get you more clients! Sign up for our Results Masterclass here: velocitywork.com/results Listen to Episode 38 with Ernie Svenson, and sign up for his Virtual Bootcamp here! Get to know Maddy and Smith.ai Check out the 2019 Clio Report. If you are interested in getting started with Smith.ai, you can use the code VELOCITY100 for $100 off your first month. If you mention the code SMITHCOVID19 during signup, you can increase the discount to $140 (value of one month of service for calls and for chats), plus free "white-glove setup" of the 24/7 chatbot. Visit the website, email hello@smith.ai, or call 650-727-6484 for more!

Melissa and the wonderful Ernie Svenson discuss how to craft the perfect live event, the limits of good intentions, and the challenge of authenticity for lawyers. Meet Ernie and check out his Virtual Bootcamp! Be the first to know when registration opens for Melissa's Results Masterclass; go to: velocitywork.com/results

Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/089. Are you overconfident and arrogant or would you describe yourself as more heart-centered and caring? The problem with people who care is that they often have fear, lots of it. Ernie Svenson is the host of the Law Firm Autopilot Podcast and joins us for a stellar interview that mainly surrounds the discussion of fear and human tendencies and why so many firm owners get stuck and have difficulty growing. This was a great conversation chock full of references to other resources, so make sure to peruse the list below and check out the ones that interest you.   Resources mentioned: The Psychology of Human Misjudgement - Charlie Munger Full Speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqzcCfUglws   The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o   Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/atomichabitsbook   The 4-Hour Workweek by by Timothy Ferriss - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/4HourWorkweek   Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/thinkingfastandslowbook   The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/theinfinitegamebook   Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley's Bill Campbell by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle - https://www.profitwithlaw.com/trilliondollarcoachbook   Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmgrowthsummit/ To request a show topic, recommend a guest or ask a question for the show, please send an email to info@dreambuilderfinancial.com. Connect with Moshe on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/moshe.amsel LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/

Ernie Svenson, or “Ernie the Attorney” as he is affectionately called by friends, colleagues and clients, is a pioneer in taking advantage of technology to run a remote practice. Before going out on his own, he attempted to persuade his law partners of the power of innovation in technology to attract an audience of ideal clients. If fact, his law blog was one of the first—and one of a kind.

A new client or matter comes into your office. You need to open the matter, work the matter, and, ultimately, close the matter. Are you doing those steps the best way? New Solo host Adriana Linares sits down with guest host Liz McCausland and guest Ernie Svenson to discuss how Ernie helps lawyers develop systems to avoid disorder and waste. Learn how to use your time better, get more meaningful clients, and use the best tools for the job. They also discuss Ernie’s upcoming 2-day Small Firm Bootcamp being held in New Orleans on May 7th and 8th. Liz McCausland started her career as a civil litigator and now does bankruptcy and mediations in Orlando, Florida. Ernie Svenson is a New Orleans lawyer and regular industry speaker who has been running the Ernie the Attorney blog since 2002. Ernie also hosts the Law Firm Autopilot Podcast. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Lawclerk, and ROSS.

A new client or matter comes into your office. You need to open the matter, work the matter, and, ultimately, close the matter. Are you doing those steps the best way? New Solo host Adriana Linares sits down with guest host Liz McCausland and guest Ernie Svenson to discuss how Ernie helps lawyers develop systems to avoid disorder and waste. Learn how to use your time better, get more meaningful clients, and use the best tools for the job. They also discuss Ernie’s upcoming 2-day Small Firm Bootcamp being held in New Orleans on May 7th and 8th. Liz McCausland started her career as a civil litigator and now does bankruptcy and mediations in Orlando, Florida. Ernie Svenson is a New Orleans lawyer and regular industry speaker who has been running the Ernie the Attorney blog since 2002. Ernie also hosts the Law Firm Autopilot Podcast. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Nexa, Lawclerk, and ROSS.

We're back from the holidays with a great episode to kick off your 2020! We sit down with one of the most forward thinkers in the legal space, Ernie Svenson, to discuss getting leverage on your time with technology, humanizing your brand and how to get the holy grail of legal marketing - referral quality clients on a consistent basis.More from Ernie at Ernie The Attorney and Law Firm AutopilotBooks mentioned:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThis is Marketing by Seth GodinMagnetic Marketing by Dan KennedyStory Brands by Don Miller See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A couple weeks ago, we re-aired an episode with David Burkus, author of https://davidburkus.com/books/friend-of-a-friend/ (Friend of a Friend), and I received positive response from that episode that I wanted to share another one of my favorites from back in the archives. (But I promise this isn't going to be a regular thing now.) Originally aired in April 2017, this episode features Ernie “the Attorney” Svenson, an expert in helping solo lawyers and small firms make their practices more profitable and vastly easier to manage. Since this episode released, Ernie has also launched https://lawfirmautopilot.com/ (Law Firm Autopilot), which is both a course that helps attorneys automate their firm and a supportive community full of lawyers who want to learn new things. Resources: Learn more at https://lawfirmautopilot.com/ (lawfirmautopilot.com) Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmautopilot (www.facebook.com/groups/lawfirmautopilot) Total Transformation Marketing Workshop: https://lawfirmautopilot.com/live-events/total-transformation-marketing-workshop/ (lawfirmautopilot.com/live-events/total-transformation-marketing-workshop/) If you've enjoyed the podcast, http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1086406592 (please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating & review for the show)! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also http://www.thelawentrepreneur.com (head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com) for more information on the podcast and my legal services. -- Thank you to our sponsors! http://lawcoaching.com (LawCoaching.com) - Fortune 500 CEOs all have coaches... so why don't you? You deserve to invest in yourself and see your firm grow. You can learn more at http://lawcoaching.com (LawCoaching.com) or by calling 855.455.0050. http://thrivejd.com (Juris Diction) - Next Level Law Practice is Juris Diction's new training program for estate planning attorneys that want to start or grow profitable and streamlined businesses. Use code TLE150 for $150 off of your course registration at http://thrivejd.com (thrivejd.com). http://callruby.com/lawentrepreneur (Ruby Receptionist) - Virtual receptionist & live call services that will help you grow your office (and save money), one call at a time - to learn more, go to http://callruby.com/lawentrepreneur (callruby.com/lawentrepreneur) or call 844.895.7829 The Law Entrepreneur is a production of http://crate.media (Crate Media)

This is a special episode with one of my clients, Ernie Svenson. We had a great discussion recently about how lawyers can use podcasts. Podcasting is not as hard as most people think. After having done his podcast for over a year, Ernie was ready to share some “behind the scenes” observations. The main takeaway is that you can create a podcast more easily than you’d imagine. And the impact that a podcast will have on your marketing efforts are huge. The ROI of podcasting surpasses every other form of marketing or advertising. Listen to my interview with Ernie Svenson and find out how. Resources from this episode: Connect with Ernie - https://ernietheattorney.net/ Borrow my brain - https://dannyozment.com/coachingsession     

SummaryEpisode 13 of the Blacklines & Billables podcast: our “Voices” podcast from the Clio Cloud Conference in New Orleans. We asked a range of lawyers and technologists attending the conference for on-the-spot short answers to a range of questions about ClioCon, the technological needs of small law and solo practitioners, and trends on the legal technology landscape more broadly. Their reactions and impressions created this pod, which captures a snapshot of the ClioCon experience and provides a window into the important conversations currently taking place in small law-focused legal tech community.The Questions:What’s the most important difference between the tech needs of small firm or solo practitioners and those of large firm lawyers?What has been the most important technological advance for small firm and solo lawyers over the past five years?What will be the most important technological advance for small firm and solo lawyers over the next five years?(a) [For practitioners:] If you could snap your fingers and magically create the perfect app or service to help or fix a part of your practice, what would it be and why? (b) [For non-practitioners:] What’s the biggest unmet technological need for small firm or solo practitioners?What’s been the most interesting or surprising thing you’ve been hearing or seeing around ClicoCon?In your opinion, what’s the most valuable part of the ClioCon experience?Special thanks to all of guests (in order of first appearance):Ernie Svenson, LawFirmAutopilot.comDan Lear, Right Brain LawGyi Tsakalakis, AttorneySyncAllen Rodriguez, ONE400Jae Um, Six ParsecsChad Burton, Curo Legal & Modern Law PracticeJason Tashea, Legal tech writer & Adjunct Professor at Georgetown LawJared Correia, Red Cave Law Firm Consulting & GideonAllen Weinberg, Family law attorneyKeith Lee, LawyerSmack.comJoshua Lenon, Lawyer in Residence at ClioAdam Camras, Legal Talk NetworkAmanda Brown, Legal tech consultantJoyce Schwensen, AttorneyKrista Coggins, Remedy Outside CounselMike Whelan, Jr., Lawyer ForwardSarah Glassmeyer, Project Specialist Manager at ABA Center for InnovationIrene Mo, AttorneyJules Miller, Prose Ventures See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a solo lawyer or small firm lawyer, running your firm can involve many repetitive marketing, management, or even accounting tasks that seem to take up a lot of potentially billable time. But many of these tasks can be easily automated. In this episode of Legal Toolkit, host Jared Correia talks to Ernie Svenson about automation and setting up systems that can help attorneys run their firms more efficiently. They discuss these systems, how to manage business changes, and marketing automation for law firm newsletters. Ernie Svenson is a New Orleans lawyer and regular industry speaker who has been running the Ernie the Attorney blog since 2002. Special thanks to our sponsors Scorpion, Answer1, and Thomson Reuters Firm Central.

Lawyers are often hesitant to set up a practice in a rural area because they believe it will be difficult to find enough clients and sustain a business, but this isn’t necessarily true. In this episode of New Solo, host Adriana Linares talks to Jeff Alford about why he chose to set up shop in small-town Kentucky and what technology he uses to help his practice thrive. They also discuss Ernie Svenson’s Small Firm Boot Camp and why conferences are important even for those who run in smaller circles. Jeffery Alford is the owner of and attorney at Alford Law Office. Jeff has tried numerous divorce, custody, civil and criminal cases to final judgment or verdict. Special thanks to our sponsors, Clio, Answer1, PerfectIt, and Unbundled Attorney.

This past week I spent 3 days in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for an exclusive mastermind with other business owners to share wisdom, ask questions, and connect over great food and amazing scenery. In this episode, I share 5 takeaways from my time with Ray Edwards, John Nemo, Jeff Bullas, Ernie Svenson, Matt and Tara McWilliams, Mark Sieverkropp, Mark and Amy Timm, and Jody Maberry. I have pages filled with wisdom, and I'll share a few things in this episode like: the orbit strategy to building your brand how to out-perform your self-image what people really buy from your personal brand (it's not information) what one of the world's largest internet marketers thinks about podcasts the one thing you really need to talk about to create content of consequence Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shout out on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

Ernie Svenson grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents divorced when he was young, and he quickly found himself a pawn in his parents' custody battle. His dad was a psychoanalyst who manipulated Ernie to achieve selfish desires. Ernie knew he was being manipulated, but had little wiggle room to react due to his age.  In this episode, Mark and Ernie talk about the challenges of being a litigation attorney, the importance of having a good relationship with your therapist, and how the thing that makes us as humans really happy is helping other people. 

We continue our "Niches" series today with Ernie Svenson. Ernie is a former lawyer based in New Orleans who then went on to launch one of the most successful personal brand blogs in his industry. Ernie now runs a full-time online business serving the very niche he made his living in. This is a terrific interview that showcases how you can utilize your digital footprint to start, run, and grow a personal brand business. To Connect with Ernie: Ernietheattorney.com PaperlessChase.com Ernie on Twitter Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group?  Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shoutout on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

My guest today is Ernie Svenson, aka “Ernie the Attorney” who started a legal blog (blawg) by that name many years ago, before many of us even knew what “blogging” was! Ernie is a tremendous friend that I’ve known for many years, and we’ve crossed paths many times at legal technology conferences where he and I have presented on going paperless, cloud computing, mobile lawyering, etc. Ernie runs Paperless Chase where he specifically helps lawyers understand how to create and maintain a paperless office. He is also the mastermind behind Small Firm Bootcamp where he offers an online course called “Law Firm Autopilot” (free course available) because Ernie has thought a LOT about running a law practice and he has condensed everything down into easily digestible lessons. Apps mentioned in this podcast: Notability Evernote OneNote Other links mentioned in this podcast: “How a paperless law practice may be right for you” by Ernie Svenson in the April 2017 issue of the ABA Journal Evernote Essentials by Brett Kelly How I Organize Evernote by Michael Hyatt SPECIAL TWO-DAY BOOTCAMP in New Orleans, May 18 & 19 I’m honored to be presenting with Ernie at his LIVE 2-day bootcamp in New Orleans on May 18 & 19 where we will be leading  workshops on TextExpander, security, paperless tips, and MUCH MORE! You can visit the the Small Firm Bootcamp website for more information and click here to get the full rundown on all about the live bootcamp. On his website Ernie has some great free resources, including a free 30-minute video called “12 Steps to Creating a Thriving Law Practice,” (scroll down the homepage to find the link that says “Click to Watch”). Links above may be affiliate links to the iTunes App Store or Amazon.com.

Neil chats with Ernie Svenson, who helps solo lawyers and small firms make their practices more profitable and vastly easier to manage. Ernie learned early in his career that working harder doesn't always lead to more success – and it can lead to burnout. We need to leverage tools that make work faster and easier. Today, Ernie teaches how you can leverage technology and strategy to lower your overhead, reduce stress, improve your brand, and enhance productivity.   Want to learn more and make more money? https://smallfirmbootcamp.com/ernie-special/ (Sign up for Small Firm Bootcamp). Ernie's one-of-a-kind program will get you access to a two-day live event (May 18-19, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana), the Law Firm Autopilot online course, live webinars, lifetime membership to a supportive community, and MORE.   Resources: Sign up for Small Firm Bootcamp Check out the Law Firm Autopilot FREE mini-course Create a paperless Law Office: PaperlessChase.com Learn more about marketing with Lee Rosen: DivorceDiscource.com   If you've enjoyed the podcast, please head to iTunes and leave a rating & review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps me to reach new listeners. You can also head to the website at TheLawEntrepreneur.com for more information on the podcast and my legal services.   -- Thank you to our sponsors! Daylite by Marketcircle – business productivity apps specifically for Apple products, with cloud syncing between your Macs, iPhones, & iPads Spotlight Branding – Web presence and branding for law firms Production & Development for The Law Entrepreneur by Podcast Masters

This episode is a direct response to a question posted in the Brand You Community Facebook group by Dustin Dauenhauer: "If you had to start from scratch what would be the top 5 things you would focus on and why?" Well, here they are: learn copywriting building an email list get professional design work done build leveraged income earlier (talk about active, leveraged, and passive) find ONE mentor who is “going places" and go from there BONUS: learn Facebook ads earlier Special thanks to Kristopher Mays, Ernie Svenson, and Jason Goff for your reviews on iTunes! Mentioned In Today's Episode: Apply For Brand You LIVE here. Read about my bonuses for Ray Edwards' Copywriting Academy here (expires Fri. March 17, 2017) Download Mike's Photo List Here :-)   Join the Brand You Community on Facebook: Have you checked out this invite-only group? Click here to request access to the Brand You Community Liked this episode? Leave a review on iTunes and I'd love to give you a shoutout on the show! Make sure to leave your website so I can link back to it. Special thanks to Jason Clement, Mariana Ruiz, and Doc Champagne for their reviews this week! I'd love to connect on social: Twitter: @MikeKimTV Instagram: @MikeKimTV Facebook: MikeKimTV

Ernie Svenson-a.k.a. well-known blogger Ernie the Attorney-was an early evangelist for what he calls The Paperless Chase. The basic premise: "Anything you can do with paper, you can do more with PDF. Way more." Now he spends a lot of time teaching, training and speaking, all aimed at enabling small-firm and solo lawyers with the ability "to save money, make money and outmatch bigger firm adversaries," he says. In fact, calling Svenson an evangelist is an understatement. "The walls are closing in on lawyers who haven't adapted, with e-filing in the courts and the increased use of the PDF format by others," Svenson says. "It's here. It's good. Do it."

Ernie Svenson-a.k.a. well-known blogger Ernie the Attorney-was an early evangelist for what he calls The Paperless Chase. The basic premise: "Anything you can do with paper, you can do more with PDF. Way more."  Now he spends a lot of time teaching, training and speaking, all aimed at enabling small-firm and solo lawyers with the ability "to save money, make money and outmatch bigger firm adversaries," he says.  In fact, calling Svenson an evangelist is an understatement. "The walls are closing in on lawyers who haven't adapted, with e-filing in the courts and the increased use of the PDF format by others," Svenson says. "It's here. It's good. Do it."

According to Ernie Svenson, either you already are paperless or you just haven't committed to it, yet. If you haven't committed, you are just wasting resources maintaining two systems: one for your paper files and and one for your digital clients files. This week Sam and Aaron also talk about why you should never use hotel Wi-Fi without a VPN.

Legal Talk Network producer Laurence Colletti interviews Paperless Track presenters Nancy Duhon, Bryan Sims, and Ernie Svenson at the 2015 ABA TECHSHOW. Sims discusses treating, naming, and charting paperless documents in your office and how resistant lawyers can plan to go paperless on a timeline. Duhon talks about document management systems and processes and paying for the proper software. Svenson urges lawyers to learn to use their document manipulation softwares effectively and gives some tips about redaction. These are the experts when it comes to a paperless law office.

In this episode of Lunch Hour Legal Marketing, Ernie Svenson hosted a webinar based on his proven method for shifting to a paperless law practice. It’s the system he used to shift from high-overhead, document-intensive big firm practice into a Ninja-efficient, low-overhead solo practice where he continued to work on complex commercial litigation matters. Ernie’s system is one that any lawyer can implement, even those whose computer skills are limited to reading and replying to emails.

I had the pleasure of finally meeting Ernie Svenson (after years of ‘knowing’ him online) and today Ernie is going to talk about the virtues, professionally and financially, of going paperless and how he did it.  Frankly, anyone starting a practice today should be paperless from the start and everything done to grow the practice […]Written by Susan Cartier Liebel

David and Katie discuss the power of PDFs with Ernie Svenson (aka "Ernie the attorney). Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

In this edition of The Digital Edge, hosts Sharon Nelson and Jim Calloway invite Ernie Svenson, commonly known as "Ernie the Attorney," to discuss his recently published ABA book Acrobat in One Hour for Lawyers and unveil all the abilities, outside of just viewing, that PDFs offer. Topics include the benefits of the professional version versus the standard version, specific features for lawyers such as bookmarking, Bates stamping, redaction, quick tips, and more. Svenson started his career at mid-sized New Orleans law firm where he learned how to do more with less, and at less cost. This made an easy transition to a solo firm where he continued working on the same kinds of commercial litigation cases he handled at his former firm. He then started PaperlessChase.com to help share what he learned from using technology in his law practice.

Jim and Sharon talk to Ernie Svenson and Jared Correia about how lawyers can effectively and ethically use Twitter and blogs.

In this special edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report, co-hosts Dennis Kennedy and Tom Mighell, take their show on the road to ABA TECHSHOW 2010 in Chicago and chat with the experts about the latest in legal technology. Dennis and Tom welcome some very special guests including: Natalie Kelly, the Honorable Herbert B. Dixon, Jr., Rodney Dowell, Paul Unger, Ernie Svenson and Jim Calloway, to share their insight from this popular legal technology expo. After you listen, be sure to check out Tom & Dennis' co-blog and book by the same name, The Lawyers Guide to Collaboration Tools and Technologies. Be sure to watch this edition of the Kennedy-Mighell Report video podcast!

Coast to Coast, with Robert Ambrogi and J. Craig Williams from Law.com's arsenal of law bloggers. We get the latest from the legal community crippled by Hurricane Katrina. You'll hear first-hand accounts from Louisiana attorneys and top law bloggers, Ernie Svenson and Raymond P. Ward, both of whom have relocated their practices for now. Their stories are compelling and attitudes amazingly positive considering the devastation and long-term effects for lawyers, their clients and the courts. Texas has opened up their big hearts to help the legal professionals from the Gulf Coast. You'll hear from Texas State Supreme Court Justice Dale Wainwright, President of the Texas Bar, Eduardo Roberto Rodriguez and former President of the Texas Bar, Kelly Frels. Find out how lawyers nationwide can help!