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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a business owner who is struggling with taking a vacation? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Jim and Tyson discuss law practice management with guest Brian Manning, a political asylum lawyer who talks about fears of leaving a law firm in the hands of colleagues to take a well deserved vacation.As a law firm owner, taking time for vacation can be stressful. This can be due to the anxiety of leaving work in the hands of colleagues or employees and not being sure if things will get done on time or effectively. Brian speaks to the things law firm owners should consider before vacation to ensure you are not stressing during a time they should be relaxing. It is important to tell your staff that you want limited communication while on vacation. This will allow teams to inquire about everything before vacation begins to mitigate any potential issues and ask important questions.Having a competent leadership team is crucial to ensuring the necessary tasks are completed during a vacation. There needs to be people who can be trusted to tackle urgent issues when they come up. For Brian, he has 2 dedicated staff members who can fill in for him to not only take on the work but also act as a leader when other staff need support or guidance.Take a listen to learn more!Jim's Hack: Have employees who complement your strengths. Brian's Tip: Have non-attorney salespeople conduct consultations.Tyson's Tip: Use a feature on the iPhone 16 where you can pause a video and record when you are ready again.Tune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here.06:53 Emergency Protocols for Travel09:42 Managing Staff Communication 10:43 Mindset Before Travelling14:35 Building a Leadership Team17:20 Maintaining Boundaries While Away Connect with Brian:Website TikTok Youtube 

Do you need some help in hiring for your law firm? Are you unsure what roles you need filled? In this podcast episode, Jim and Tyson welcome Brett Trembly, CEO and co-founder of Get Staffed Up. He discusses his new book "24 Months to Freedom: How Modern Law Firms Use Smarter Staffing Solutions to Fast Track Their Way to Success." The book lists seven crucial positions to hire that every law firm needs.In order to have a successful law firm, you need the right people. You need to have an adequate amount of staff who are skilled in what they do. One of the most important roles to fill is that of an executive assistant. Without an executive assistant, many attorneys take on much more tasks in their day to day schedule. This ultimately takes away from what they need to do. An executive assistant wears many hats in a law firm. The role includes answering phones, preparing documents and bookkeeping. It is a multi-dimensional role that helps keep law firms running.Many attorneys have a fear of hiring and will stall in getting it done. Sometimes this comes down to money. Brett speaks to not needing tens of thousands of dollars in the bank to hire. As long as there is enough to pay someone for the first 2 weeks, that is when it is time to hire. Hiring someone is not going to cost you money, but it will make you money. It will allow an attorney to focus on the important work, bring in more clients and therefore bring in more money.Every successful law firm needs to have a full proof intake system, which includes a few different positions. ➡️ One is a receptionist, who will answer phones and take messages. A receptionist is usually the first person a potential client will interact with, so this individual needs to be very well rounded. Answering the phones in a swift and quick manner is crucial to ensuring that potential clients are provided with what they need. If a firm does not have a receptionist, there is much opportunity to lose out on new clients. ➡️Hiring an intake specialist is another position that is included in the intake process. This individual will know the process of the law firm in and out and will have some legal knowledge as well. They screen clients to ensure they are the right fit, refer clients to other firms when they are not and will set up  consultations for attorneys. These two positions not only add value to a firm but allow attorneys to focus on the core work.Brett provides a few tips to help firms hire the right people. One great tip is to give potential candidates practical tests to see if they can not only handle the job but show off their skills and experience. For example, if you are hiring for an intake specialist role, do a quick role play scenario of a client screening call. This way, the candidate can show you in real time how they would handle that situation and what skills they would use to complete a successful call. Take a listen to learn more about who to hire and how to hire for a law firm!6:30 Hiring an executive assistant10:14 The fear that law firms have when hiring11:27 The misconception of waiting to hire13:23 The importance of hiring a full-time dedicated receptionist20:23 Giving candidates a testJim's Hack: Have quarterly meetings with each team member to have conversations on a variety of things. This really shows the effort made to keep tabs on employees and discuss important aspects of one's career, whether it be goals or growth. These conversations also help with understanding what is and isn't working for a firm from the eyes of an employee.Brett's Tip: Force yourself to take time off with your family. If you find you are more stressed when you return to work, that means you have more things to work on to address either your stress or your ways of working.Tyson's Tip: Have reference checks for hiring new people. They provide additional information that help get the right people in the right roles. It does add a little more time to the hiring process, but it is really worth it in the end.

On today's episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy show, Nellie chats about trusting that this is going to wildly change your life.She touches on:Releasing everything that is not in alignment with you.How to trust yourself more.All strategies come back to relationships, relationships with yourself and others.The first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

On today's episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy show, Nellie talks about How to fall madly in love with your money mindset.She touches on:Money is like a muscle.Focus on time and how many hours you can dedicate to your money mindset.How freeing up your time can support your money mindset.The first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

On this episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy show, Nellie visualizing your future self.We will touch on:Step into the future self and see how she is showing up and how she feels internally and externally.Look at your reality right now and future reality and see how you can collide them together.Show up as your future self, TODAY!The first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

On this episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy show, Nellie talks about practicing abundance over scarcity.She touches on:Working on your scarcity mindset and shifting to abundanceWays to give to yourself and othersTaking actionThe first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

On this episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy show, Nellie talks about the secret to success, giving!She touches on:Giving is the secret to successWhat giving can do for youGiving doesn't always have to cost moneyThe first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

On today's episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show, Nellie will taking inventory in your life and business and recognize what's working and not working. She will touch on:Take an inventory of what is serving you, what is saving you money, and what is making you healthier.Recognize what is working personally and professionally.The power of having a money mindset.The first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

On today's episode of the Wake Up & Be Wealthy show, Nellie will be beginning the 90 Day Money Mindset Reset! TIP: Have a dedicated notebook to do the Money Mindset Reset in!She will touch on:How to get started with the money reset.What is not serving you when it comes to your money?Reset on your relationship with money starts now!The first 7 days will be dropped on the Wake Up & Be Wealthy Show podcast, GIVE IT A LISTEN!If you love it and want to keep following along to get that full transformation and reset around your money, or you just want to all 90 days RIGHT NOW, check it out here:https://the-wealthy-queen-movement-2.passion.io/checkout/121336I'm so excited for you to become your wealthiest self, and it all starts with your mindset! 

Building a new business or shifting to a new business model? How do you get started? How can you make the processes easier? How can technology help small law firm owners?In today's episode Jim and Tyson are talking to Dorna, CEO and founder of Gavel.io, a no-code platform for building document automation and client facing legal products.Prior to starting Gavel, Dorna was a litigator at Sidley Austin. There in her pro bono practice, she worked with legal aid organizations to build a web application for domestic violence survivors to complete and file their paperwork, which led to the idea for Gavel. And the rest they say - is history. Listen in.  01:48 Leaving the law firm life05:10 Tech start up process is a lot like starting your own law firm 06:57 When you might need to build out a system 09:30 Use cases examples — including horse law?11:40 What most lawyers don't understand about what is coming …13:20 The way we work is going to change15:40 How can technology help small law firm owners disrupt?18:07 How Dorna spends her days wearing all the different hatsJim's Hack: Using an app called Streaks that allows you to put in 24 different things that you want to keep track of daily. You can set up a timer for everything and have fun tracking your progress. Dorna's Tip: Have the motto (for your startup) of: think big, start small and iterate rapidly. Tyson's Tip: Jason Selk released a new app called Level Up Game Plan that works in your browser to help you learn and implement Jason's 3 minute and 40 second, cognitive -science-based daily ritual to live a more purposeful life.

Ready to get control of your demands and distractions? Then you need to meet today's guest, Mridu Parikh.The founder of Life Is Organized, Mridu is a time management guru passionate about teaching business owners how to focus, get out of the weeds, and take back control of their day. Her best-selling book, Accomplish It, and Productivity On Purpose podcast share simple strategies to ditch mental drama – from procrastination to perfectionism. Mridu's teachings on mastering tasks and habits have been featured in The Huffington Post, Forbes, US News & World Report, and Real Simple.When she's not wrangling a list or schedule, you can usually find this former professional organizer turned productivity pro with her two teens and one husband in Nashville enjoying a Malbec2:24 How Mridu started productivity and time management 4:25 When you are ready to go for the week and you're feeling super motivated but get hit with a problem in the office first thing Monday morning — What do you do?! 6:05 How do you move into a more mindful morning routine? 7:20 How much of the “ideal” morning routine is total nonsense? 11:11 The top productivity tip to change someone from a super procrastinator to someone very efficient is … 14:56 All about people being control freaks! And tips for letting go of the perfectionism 17:15 Recommended productivity tools to help other people!  19:07 Tips for the end of the day work routine23:23 Managing the things that are out of your control and frustrating because it throws everything off Jim's Hack: Set Loom at 1.7X for listening speed.Mridu's Tip: “What will make me feel most successful when my head hits the pillow tonight?” ask yourself this question everyday. And use a Timecube like this one: https://amzn.to/3RD44pd to help you stay focused. Tyson's Tip: Have an agenda for each meeting you have in the calendar invite. 

You will get tips for creating a sub-brand as I share the example of branding a men's conference. Tip: Create sub-brands only for significant events that reach many people. Otherwise, use the church's brand standards (colors, fonts, etc.) to create smaller event promotions. Tip: Have a target audience avatar for the event, so you choose your design elements and messaging specifically for that person. Tip: Create a simple brand guide that defines color values, fonts, and a logo that is consistent across all media. Listen to learn more. See the case study of the brand here: https://churchbrandguide.com/tip-for-creating-a-sub-brand-for-a-mens-event/

Our good friend Andrew Stainbrook stopped by our virtual studio to chat with Debby and Greg. He tells us how a failed aptitude test led to his success as a business owner. He gave us a few tips that have served him well as he built his business and one very important tactic on how to keep your data safe. We also talk about the thrills of board games and mountain biking. Yes, he's that kind of computer nerd. Also Mentioned: - Jason Conklin, Owner at J.Conklin Consulting and Take Command, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsconklin/ - Ernie Lewis, E. A. Lewis Consulting, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ealewisconsulting/ Resources: - dotnet technologies, https://dntech-us.com/ - Darren Hardy, https://darrenhardy.com/ Groups Mentioned: - Connext Nation Community, https://connextnation.com - Fremont Rotary Club, https://portal.clubrunner.ca/1899 - Business Network International (BNI), https://bni.com/ - Third Generation Virtual Lunchtime, https://connextnation.com/lunch Comments: https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/ https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/ Listen for: [0:52] How many bushels of apples? [5:14] Slight mistake makes for a memorable story [9:10] Tip: Have a plan for your networking and business [9:50] Tip: Trust the plan [10:37] Tip: Celebrate our success [17:17] Classic board games [21:30] Some cybersecurity advice More Information: If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/ "Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3rdgennetworking/message

Social media - Tips for betterment TIP | Have a Social media calendar Do you get panic attacks when you need to think of content to be posted? A social media calendar is one which works like a rule book for the business as far as social media. It may look hectic, non resulting and big task in the early stage but the results it gives in long run is phenomenal. You will be happy taking this decision of having a social media calendar which tell you when to design, When to post, what to post. It is upto you you want to have a simple list with limited post in a day or complex calendar with multiple posts. Benefits of social media calendar are: It saves lot of time by being organized It helps in maintaining the consistency as it helps you post regularly without fail. It reduces the chances of making mistakes as when we plan and make our posts beforehand which allows us to create the content with patience. Thus, helping us reduce errors. You are able to focus on social strategy planning rather then just posting as your focus is on how to get more benefits with strategies. It helps us to be upto dated with the important and worldwide global moments like international language day and design your post accordingly. It helps in making high level content in one post as social media calendar helps in dividing the task between the team members. It helps in tracking what works, what do not because what gets scheduled is done and what gets measured is improved. Few tools which can be used for making an effective social media calendar are: Google sheets - These are easy to use, inbuilt feature of google. Trello - It is simple, free, friendly-looking social media calendar tool. Hootsuite planner - It is simple, easy tool. Master Social media with me through my Social media blueprint program of 20 days. To know more comment below with "SMB" and I will share all the details on how to join. I have got more career and communication advice and inspiration for you at www.anjujindal.com. To know about the same just message “course” by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/yd7t5d4p You can also ask questions during the live. So, to be part of live do join the community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2884491184945069/learning_content/ Like, share so that it can reach all who need to know how they can be the fearless communicator. Comment below what you have to say. Linked videos How is Social Media important? - https://youtu.be/VUPsu2pM_sY HOW TO UTILIZE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA? - https://youtu.be/m1uBzSn0O0M TIPS TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA(HINDI) - https://youtu.be/GI1h0Gmlpl0 Get more Anjs updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Anjujindal01/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-jindal-life-and-career-coach-44360159/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anjujindal?s=09 Podcast:https://anchor.fm/anju-jindal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anju_jindal_life_career_coach/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9xM3ro39tHXt9WyoB_QPhA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anju-jindal/message

Please enjoy the next Emerging Roles in Legal podcast episode where I chat with Danielle Haugland, Global Alliance Director at Agiloft.  Danielle is a trail blazer in many ways and has created her own unique path in legal.  I truly enjoyed our conversation and hope that you do too!  Topics we discuss include:  The Microsoft Legal Business Design Challenge, where Danielle and I met Myth of work life balance The realness of flexibility, especially during this pandemic era Impostor syndrome (Tip: Have a mantra! Danielle’s is particularly great!) Badassery Skills and mindsets needed for pursuing an emerging role What’s on the horizon for our industry Interviewer:@Amy Monaghan, Senior Practice Innovations Manager, Perkins Coie Speaker:@Danielle Haugland, Global Alliance Director, Agiloft

Episode Title: “Chaotic Holiday Eating” Intro: In this episode, Tracy interviews Stacy Schilter-Pisano, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist / Supervisor, and Site Manager at The Emily Program in Lacey, WA. Stacy and Tracy help listeners understand why some people struggle with food, eating and body image, especially during the Holidays.     Why do people experience chaos around food, especially during the Holidays? Internal Stressors = Thoughts that are distressing. 60% of the time, people are thinking: What did I eat? What will I eat? What do I look like? What do I weigh? External Stressors = Situations or events that happen in the world that are distressing Family togetherness when family members make negative comments Isolation from family or friends during the time of expected togetherness Financial concerns Busy Schedules, School and Work Returning home from college during the holidays and facing possible judgment Family comments about how your body has changed (appearance-related comments) COVID-19 and the impact of isolation on our body shape and size TIP: Be aware of / avoid any appearance-related comments (i.e. “You’ve got that COVID-19” or “You look great…you’ve lost weight”) TIP: Focus your comments on the person, and who they are (vs. what they look like) Food-Related Stressors: Family Comments about Food “I shouldn’t be eating this” or “Today is my cheat day” TIP: Enjoy the food and the company without excessive comments or pressure on yourself or others “What you’re eating doesn’t look very good” or “You can really put it away” TIP: Be mindful of your comments on someone else’s eating experiences “You need to eat more (or less)” TIP: Be supportive! Keep your loved ones out of the spotlight “I’ll need to work this meal off later” TIP: Keep the focus off the effects of the food – appreciate food and family “I’ll starve myself for the big meal, then go to town eating.” TIP: This effects blood sugar, and sets us up for overeating later. It’s best to regulate your eating all the time to keep blood sugar regulated.   Fear Foods: Look at the Pie! Pie Thought #1: “I’m afraid of the pie.” Pie Thought #2: “I never get pie. I want pie!” Pie Thought #3: “This pie will make me gain weight” Pie Thought #4: “This pie will make me behave in ways I don’t want!” Pie Thought #5: “Am I expected to eat this pie?” Pie Thought #6: “Who made the pie? What’s in it?” Pie Thought #7: “What will people think if they see me eating the pie?” Pie Thought #8: “Someone expects me to eat this pie now!” Pie Thought #9: “Maybe this pie isn’t so bad…it has fruit in it.” Pie Thought #10: “What are the ingredients? Is the pie safe?” Pie Thought #11: “I’ll avoid the unhealthy crust” TIPS to handle internal, external and food-related chaos TIP: Attend to your body’s actual experience of hunger and fullness TIP: Speak the truth about your hunger and fullness TIP: Think about and enforce your own food boundaries TIP: Honor and respect your own food choices, and the choices of others TIP: Empower each other to make our own wise choices with food TIP: Stay on your own plate! TIP: Know who is at your table and cope ahead (try not to “catastrophize”) TIP: Have a safety plan and / or a support person to contact TIP: Take a breath and consider leaving the area for a bit TIP: Talk yourself through it like a best friend would TIP: View yourself through a compassionate, non-judgmental lens – be kind to yourself! Bonus Tips Stay out of the WEB Avoid comments about Weight Avoid comments about Eating Behaviors Avoid comments about body weight, size and shape Approach your loved ones for support Practice body attunement, noticing hunger and fullness and responding appropriately Set and keep food boundaries Be non-judgmental, compassionate and flexible Practice mindfulness for flexibility (our pets can teach us!) Information about Stacy and The Emily Program: Visit The Emily program at The Emily Program - A national leader in eating disorders     Listen to Calming the Chaos! Main podcast website: calmingthechaos.libsyn.com YouTube (Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7qISnLR8T4g-bSDu-pW9LQ?view_as=subscriber iTunes and Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calming-the-chaos/id1489271578?ls=1 Visit Tracy’s Website at www.lokahicounseling.com Email Tracy at calmingthec@gmail.com Tracy also created a mindfulness CD called “On This Day” that teaches you how to practice mindfulness in less than 10 minutes throughout the day. Practicing mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress and increase clear thinking in times of chaos. You can purchase the CD on Amazon at http://bit.ly/onthisdaycd. or in digital format at https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-this-day/1209386067   Thanks for listening, and take care!

Have you had a family mini photo mini session? Have you been anxious about picking the right photographer, one that really connects with you?Meet Mandy Jester, you have seen her work, because you have seen some of my advertising photos! Today we are deep diving into how much fun a photo session can be and how the memories created can be displayed prominently for years to come.Not only that, she is guiding us through trending "styles"! Mandy also shares the proper way to post on social platforms and give credit where credit is due. My favorite part though is sharing our fun session, one SUPER cold day, where memories and friendships were created through Connection!:42 Norman the Chevy 1955 3100 4:45 Connection 6:40 – Dark & Moody7:46 – Light & Airy8:00 – Artsy11:50-13:54 –Tips for finding a great photographer17:02 Tip: Have your own photo shoot29:20 – Tip: Let the creative- create30:47 – Tag your photographer in the social media post31:55 #thefrontporchproject 35:55 Be the bright shining light39:12 “Momtography”39:55 Phlearn – (website to pop up)IG: @mandyjesterphotography FB: @mandyjesterphotographyWebsite: www.mandyjester.comwww.inspiringthyme.com#momtography #photographicmemories #connection #darkandmoody #Lightandairy #artsy #minisession #phlearn

In today’s podcast episode Jim and Tyson discuss leaving a big law salary of 300k to go out on your own starting at zero with Ashley Kirkwood. After graduating top of her class at Northwestern Law and going to trial around the country for Fortune 100 corporations, Ashley left her mid-six-figure salary to be a full-time entrepreneur. Now, Ashley runs both a law firm and a speaking business. Ashley has earned the nickname of “the lit lawyer” due to her fun DIY legal trainings such as Get The Tea On Trademarks and Clapback With Contracts. Through her law firm, Mobile General Counsel, she helps entrepreneurs with critical elements of their business such as trademarks and contracts. 4:05 98% of clients from social media4:50 going out on your own8:00 walking out on $300k to zero clients9:11 showing up for six months10:21 too much work to get clients11:00 where does initial business come from21:20 infusing your personality in your marketing23:20 speaking as a business 26:00 podcasting for lawyers Jim’s Hack: Mindfulness in the morning - not hopping on social media right away. Ashley’s Tip: Have automated systems before the consult! Tune in to hear about Ashley’s personal system 30:28. Tyson’s Tip: App: Reclaim - allows you to control your calendar more. It gives you tips on things to add to your calendar. TOMORROW is the last day to join the Guild at our lowest member price! Prices go up Tuesday September 30th at midnight.

Workloads and expectations are increasing. It's not a cliché, it's a fact. It's the single biggest (confidential) complaint that I hear when spending time with companies. Before the COVID shutdown, I was speaking at a conference in Florida, and in the short Q&A at the end of my talk a man stood and said “We are doing more with less. We have fewer people than ever, but our project load continues to increase. However, the quality of our work is not allowed to suffer. What should I do?” Great question. Tough question. The first thing to realize is that if this is how you feel, you're not alone. At all. In fact, you're the norm. Many recent studies have explored the increasing workload and simultaneously decreasing engagement of employees, and the trend is frightening. Creative pros have never been more busy, and simultaneously less engaged with their work. One study found that 75% of creatives believe they are not living up to their full creative potential. Some say the fastest growing contingency in the workplace is a group being dubbed “malicious cooperatives”. They do what they need to in order to keep their job, but they secretly harbor hope that their company will fail. Huh? So what are some practical ways to deal with the increasing workload expectations and decreasing resources? Know when to celebrate. It's hard to be thrilled at the completion of a project when the very next instant your manager unloads a new pile of expectations on you. When super busy, celebration is often the first thing to go because it seems so… unnecessary. But it's not! It's crucial to have milestones that you can point to both for your own sense of accomplishment and for the sake of your team's sense of progress. It also helps keep your work and your days from blending together into one long, run-on sentence. Tip: Establish when you will celebrate the work that you've accomplished, and stick to your plan. Know where you'll begin. When dealing with creative work – turning your thoughts into value – it's sometimes difficult to find the edges. It's hard to know exactly when something is good enough, because there's always room for improvement. Similarly, it's challenging to get started on your work, because you're often making it up as you go along. Thus, I'd encourage you (and your team) to always end your work each day with a clear understanding of where you'll pick it up the next. That way you have a natural point of traction to help you get started. Tip: Choose at the end of each work day where and how you'll begin the work tomorrow. Don't be afraid to talk about the pressure. No one likes to be seen as a whiner, so sometimes these unseen (but strongly felt) pressures can stay locked up inside because we don't want to burden others. However, simply creating an environment of permission to talk about the pressure can help mitigate it. No, the work isn't going to go away, but if everyone (including your manager) is looped in on the team dynamic then it can sometimes help provide context for how to overcome it. Tip: Have frequent conversations about how you feel about the work and the pressure, and be brutally honest. The workload isn't going away. This isn't just a temporary artifact of a struggling economy, it's mass-scale experimentation with a new way to do business remotely in the connected economy. To thrive moving forward, you and I need to develop some tools to deal with the pressure. This episode is sponsored by Indeed. Right now, Indeed is offering our listeners a free seventy-five dollar credit to boost your job post – which means more quality candidates will see it, fast. Learn more at Indeed.com/creative. The intro music for the AC podcast is by Joshua Seurkamp. End remix is by DJ Z-Trip.

Leave a review on iTunes HERE Master Class: Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$ Sign up for the Free Webinar HERE! [2:25] RECAP: Part One: Awareness& Part Two: Action [3:22] Part Three: Awaken [3:55] Habits 101 Habits are small, seemingly insignificant behaviours compounded over time. They're sneaky because more often than not you don't even realize something is a habit until you bring awareness to it! [4:30] Example: 3 women, 3 Different Evening Routines [6:45] Consider YOUR Current Routines Morning, evening, daytime, whatever routines come to mind for youFlash forward 10 years. If you kept doing EXACTLY what you're doing right now for the next 10 years, where do you see yourself at that point? Where do you WANT to be financially in 3, 5, and 10 years? What do you have to start doingtoday to get there? [8:25] That time I found a quarter on the ground Pay attention to the little + powerful signs from the Universe Stay open + trust [10:00] Wealth Habits [10:11] #1. MINDSET Every 3-6 months write out your money story. Forgive any part of your money story that isn't serving you, and let it go! Rewrite your new money story, with your positive wealth thoughts and focus on them. TIP: If you've just started a new money mindset, do this practice monthly, or as often as you feel you need to. Practice this wealth habit more frequently - especially in the beginning - it can be very helpful and transformative in improving your money story. TIP: Have a special money mindset or abundance journal. You can write out your money mindset practice in it, and also journal all the ways that money or abundance has come to you: like when I found a quarter and when I received the emails from my pervious client + employer.  [11:05] #2. SAVING You can automate your savings through your bank. A savings account is always a winning money management strategy, and financial experts and advisors will always tell you to be saving. TIP: Know what you're saving for. Having an intention for your money is very important. You want to know what you're saving for, and make sure it's something meaningful to you. TIP: If saving is tough for you, keep coming back to WHY you're saving/what you're saving for. Visit your savings account and watch your money grow! It will help you get more excited about what you're saving for. It's like having a date with your money. [11:45] #3. GRATITUDE Write out 3-5 things you're grateful for each day. Keep this running gratitude list in your abundance journal where you can read it often. Circulating, investing, and generating your money should be celebrated! Thank money for allowing you to afford all the things you have in your life. Look around you, abundance is everywhere! TIP: You don't have to just write about money in your gratitude journal. Write about everything and anything you're grateful for, and be specific. Why are you grateful for this person/place/thing/experience? TIP: Gratitude is a money magnifier!Being grateful attracts more of what you're grateful for; this helps magnify everything you love in your life! Because remember, what you focus on e x p a n d s ! [12:43] Your "om-work" for today: First: Sign up at valerielavignelife.com/webinar for my FREE Master Class: Girls Just Wanna Have Fund$ so you can go deeper into awakening abundance in your life and learn the 3 Keys to Manifesting More Money! Then: Re-listen to the Money Mindset Mini Series and complete all the practices and methods I've shared in each episode. Money Mindset Mini Series Episode #73 Part One: Awareness Episode #74 Part Two: Action

Welcome to Season 3! Episode 54: Is A "Friendraiser" a Waste of Time? Is A Friendraiser a Waste of Time? Are you wasting time and money on “friendraisers” that barely generate any donors or volunteers? In this episode, we are going to chat about the goal and purpose of a friendraiser. What is a Friendraiser Let’s first define what a friendraiser is. It’s a non-ask event. No request for funding. It’s a way to educate guests on the great work your organization is doing but in a friendly way, a casual way. And what I am about to say is really important, there is no cost to attend a friendraiser. It’s free. However, while I’m suggesting to you that the event be casual in nature, they do serve a very important purpose for your organization. And there are specific reasons you want to host this type of event. Do you know what they are? Well, i got good news. I’m going to tell you. There are 6 reasons you need to be hosting several “friendraisers” throughout the year. But first let’s talk about what a “friendraiser” looks like in regards to how they are organized and logistics, etc. A “friendraiser” is typically a small, intimate gathering held in someone’s home. Perhaps a board member or supporter host the event. The host invites friends, family and colleagues to attend. The list of attendees is usually small, 15 to 20 people. Maybe there are light appetizers, tea and coffee served. The event is about an hour in length. Fifteen to 20 minutes of the event is spent on someone from the organization, usually the Executive Director, addressing the crowd in an informal on the mission of the organization. Now that we know the logistics, let’s dive into the reasons to host one that will clearly show why they are NOT a waste of time. Reason #1 Build awareness about your organization. I do believe with all my heart that this is the primary reason you should host this type of event. If you attempt to host one of these events with a greedy heart and mind, I think it will be evident to the guests. Your aim is to share your mission, stats, impact stories, and testimonials to those in attendance. The hope is the guests will learn about your organization and the values will be aligned. The next reason has to do with capturing leads to convert leads into donors and volunteers. This leads me to reason #2 Reason #2 Recruit volunteers to help support your programs and services This one is pretty straight forward. If your organization is volunteer run or heavily assisted, hosting a friendraiser can be a fantastic way to grow your volunteer base. During your presentation, you can talk about ways to volunteer and the impact volunteering has on the organization. Tip: Have a way to capture names of those showing interest in volunteering. It can be as simple as a sign-up sheet that gets passed around the room during the presentation. Reason #3 Recruit for board members For this one, it’s not going to be easy to spot a potential board member in the room while hosting one of these friendraisers. For this, you’ll have to rely on the host to provide you information about each guest and ask your host to be sure to tell you if there is a guest that’s going to be present that’s an ideal candidate for becoming a board member. Reason #4 Identify folks willing to host a friendraiser in their home Something I believe strongly is people want to help! There’s no better or easier way for someone to help your organization then by hosting a friendraiser in their home. Again, during your presentation, ask who might be interested in helping to spread the word and host an event “just like this” in their home. Again, send around a sign-up sheet for those who are interested. Remind your potential host that the event they are attending tonight is a great example of how easy it can be and add that they may want to ask the person who invited them for tips and tricks on how to invite and host. In fact, sometimes a host will introduce the ED of

How does God measure a culture and more? Tip: Have a read of 2Kings chapters 21-23 before the service to understand what is happening and why, and how this relates to the present day.

Today, I am lucky to have here with me a profound and highly-driven keto advocate from the medical field, Dr. Ken Berry. Although his practice is not yet warmly accepted in our society today, he is firm on his stand when it comes to the ketogenic diet. Dr. Berry is the first physician in the family. It was always his childhood dream. At the age of 13, he started having severe migraines and thought he would not be fit for a medical doctor’s lifestyle. However, his condition got better during his college days and hoped that he could finally fulfill his dream. He was determined to change his way of eating when he was obese and became prediabetec at the age of 35. He knew his stressful lifestyle coupled with unhealthy eating habits contributed to his condition. Dr. Berry was further challenged to make a change in order to help his critically ill patients. His goal is to spread the truth about the ketogenic diet. Dr. Berry had already published a book entitled, “Lies My Doctor Told Me” and is increasing his reach with the help of social media channels. In this episode, Dr. Berry and I talked about ketogenic diet, type 2 diabetes, the 3 pillars of health and nutrition, exercise and more. He shared his journey with living his best life starting with the paleo diet then transitioning to low-carb diet and finally the ketogenic diet. He also shed some light as to why ketogenic diet doesn’t work for other people. Moreover, tips and strategies were shared on how to get the most out of the keto diet. Tune in! [07:56] The 3 Pillars of Health and Nutrition He want back to dig up his medical books and lecture notes to refresh his knowledge on his nutrition training. After reading up on the materials that he was able to retrieve, he was reminded that the foundation of health is knowledge and understanding of human nutrition.  The 3 Pillars of Health and Nutrition:  1. Eat lots of whole grain 2. Don’t eat any saturated fat. 3. Jog. [09:32] The Unexpected Weight Gain He has an exceptional training background when it comes to parenteral nutrition. However, he admits that, when it comes to feeding a healthy human being in a disease-preventive way, he was clueless. Dr. Berry guided himself with the 3 pillars and applied it in his daily life.  Despite his consistent hard work for 2 months, he still gained 5-10 pounds. [10:25] Thinking Outside The Medical Doctor Box  Read different works on nutrition: Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert Atkins The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson He tried this new knowledge on himself starting with paleo and transitioned to a low-carb diet which got him better but still far from his health goal. Immediately felt better, lost weight, decreased inflammation. He then finally tried ketogenic diet and after 2 months he thought to offer it to his morbidly obese patients, many of which are scheduled for a gastric bypass which is a risky procedure. His patients started noticing his transformation and were curious about what he was doing. He finally recommended the ketogenic diet to his patients with the worst case of morbid obesity and they all started getting better. [12:43] Dr. Berry’s Patients on Keto Diet He monitors his patients closely since the diet was presumed to be dangerous. After 1 month, his patients would come back asking if they could do it for a longer period of time. They loved the diet and was very happy with the results Many patients, who cancelled their bariatric surgery, were coming to him because they wanted to lose fat naturally. He was very glad he found a tool that could help many others when the only option most of them had before was a bariatric surgery. He only recommended it to his sickest patients [16:28] Type 2 Diabetes and the Ketogenic Diet Type 2 Diabetes is not a disease. It is one of the many ways how poison in your diet can manifest itself. Poisons:  Sugar Grains Industrial seed oils Removing these poisons from the diet results to type 2 diabetes going away. [18:42] Truth about EBM: Evidence-Based Medicine or Eminence-Based Diet American Diabetes Association (ADA) claims their diet recommendation is based on zero research and it’s based on expert consensus. Dr. Berry, on the other hand, believes in true evidence based medicine (EBM) but oftentimes, no meaningful research is done on a topic which makes EBM mean something else, “Eminence Based Diet” Leading authorities in the medical field decide what is considered EBM as standard of care and there are many instances in history wherein these EBM, such as lobotomy and provision of Valium to premenopausal women, have been further proven to be dangerous and ineffective. [22:10] What Led Him to His Life Mission Dr. Berry knew he was called to reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity. His wife, Neisha, an active social media user, asked him, “How many patients do you help a day in the clinic?” and “How many patients can you help on social media?”. He had no social media presence back then other than Facebook. His wife’s question made him realize he had a big goal social media can give him a bigger platform. Dr. Berry started with creating a YouTube channel and other social media accounts [26:28] Elevated A1C VS. Elevated LDL “An elevated A1C is a shotgun pointed at your heart and an elevated LDL might be a BB gun pointed at your arm”. After reading more research on LDL, Dr. Berry says it is not a risk factor.  Elevated cholesterol and elevated LDL does not increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. This elevation may be caused by an inflammation in your body and it is it’s attempt of  filling in the damage done in your arteries. Your body naturally makes cholesterol. Even the brain has its own cholesterol manufacturing process. An elevated A1C, elevated triglyceride level, and a low HDL level are more important markers than an elevated LDL. Doctors who are concerned with elevated cholesterol are already 10 years behind on their readings while doctors who are alarmed by elevated LDL are 3-5 years behind. American Heart Association’s (AHA/ACC) cardiac risk calculator does not factor in the LDL level but uses triglyceride and HDL levels. [32:33] Recommendation for the Use of Statins Recommendation for the use of statins will lower LDL level but will not positively influence your 10-year cardiac risk. The medical community continues to promote the use of statins because their paradigm has not yet shifted. Some medical practitioners are gaining awareness when it comes to this issue Many doctors are still relying on recommendations given by the AHA. However, big companies and corporations heavily influence the information distributed by the association We are slowly killing ourselves by taking harmful medication [36:05] Social Media is the Key Dr. Berry intends to use of social media to help spread the word and tell people to stop poisoning themselves. People are dying everyday because of belief on a false paradigm. Social media helps him educate and tell people to stop comiting suicide and stop letting your doctors commit homicide. Being loud and obnoxious about the information will help prevent unnecessary deaths. [37:59] The Story of Dr. Simon Weiss The quote: “The way you judge someone’s stature in the medical community is the length of their white coat” and a story on Dr. Simon Weiss which illustrates Dr. Ken Berry’s advocacy Back then doctors were seen as gentlemen and it was a common assumption that gentlemen are never dirty.  Mortality rate of women and children were high because of the childbirth fever caused by unsanitary practices of doctors. Dr. Weiss observed that in poorer areas where midwives facilitated child birth instead of doctors and women and children were not affected by childbirth fever because midwives do not handle dissections in the morgue. Dr. Weiss published his research but because of his short coat, he was not taken seriously by other doctors. The unsanitary practice went on for 70-80 years before another doctor discovered Dr. Weiss’ research and shed light unto it. It took another decade before more doctors caught on to the proper practice of handwashing. With this, Dr. Ken Berry stands firm with his belief on the ketogenic diet and is willing to take the risk that comes with it so that people can know the truth. [43:20] Overcoming the Powdered Butt Syndrome Powdered Butt Syndrome is when people, for example your senior, don’t take you seriously no matter what you say or evidence you show. A third party source may be helpful with conveying the information to your family and friends which is what many people do.  As with Dr. Berry, his videos takes a big part in encouraging people to listen and understand the truth about the ketogenic diet. [45:42] Why Ketogenic is Not Working for Other People? After enthusiastically getting in to keto, some people slack off and allow gradually themselves more and more carb loaded food items. This reduces fat loss and increases inflammation. People should have a friend, coach, that can re-check their diet Document what you’re eating and consult someone with knowledgeable on keto to figure out what you’re doing or eating wrong. Don’t easily trust and simply rely on what big food names claim when it comes to being healthy because there are loopholes they go through to make their products seem healthy enough. Big food corporations only care about making a profit and will do all things just to cut down on cost. [49:22] Dining in Restaurants Don’t be afraid to let restaurants know of the ingredients and food items that you’re avoiding in a keto diet.   Tip: Have a laminated small laminated information card stating that “I’m allergic to sugar in all forms, all grains, and the following oils. Please do not include it in my meals”.   As more people do this, big chain restaurants can go bankrupt or they can evolve to meet people’s need for real and safe human food. Be willing to go the extra penny for quality food. Accepting bad food because it’s cheap is as good as voting for it.   [51:53] PEO (Parent Essential Oils) Solution by Dr. Brian Peskin PEO Solution: Conquering Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease with Parent Essential Oils is the collaborative effort of Dr. Brian S. Peskin and Dr. Robert Jay Rowen.  Their combined insights will give you state-of-the-art science with new tools to easily become and remain lean-for-life, energized, and disease-free.    [52:19] Fat in a Cellular Level Every cell has a membrane and this membrane uses fat as integral part. Eating high fat food gives your body sufficient building blocks for building healthy cell membranes.   [52:50] Restaurants and Their Oil Use Study shows a plate of french fries cooked in canola oil resulted to 132 days of membrane inflammation. Restaurants use cooking oils, such as canola and soybean oil,  that easily oxidize and they don’t always change their cooking oils to cut down cost.  These oils become deadlier as they get reused and get absorbed by the food you eat.   [53:44] Consuming Healthy Oils As people develop healthier cell membranes, they can stay longer in the sun because they are now more able to form melanin.  This prevents them from easily getting sun burnt and help them develop a tan instead. Even cells of other organs have cell membranes and they also need fat to form and function well. Food habit of consuming industrial seed and vegetable oil will contribute to the activation of bad genes.   [55:16] Shopping for the Right Food Products Always read labels and check the ingredients of what you’re buying. If you’re not familiar with a word, search online what it is. “Generally Regarded As Safe” only means it won’t kill you quickly.   [56:42] Exercise and Weight Loss “Exercise is a terrible approach to weight loss. If you’re goal is to lose weight, joining the gym is a waste of time and money.” Meaningful research show that exercising and moving more is a terrible strategy to lose fat.  If you want to lose excess fat, change your diet.   [58:00] Experts (PhDs, Scientists, Dietitians, Nutritionists, and Doctors) on Keto as a Fad Diet Most of today’s experts have the same thinking with doctors back in Dr. Weiss’ time who did not believe that handwashing was essential. They have a hard time accepting the truth or admitting that they are wrong. One of the many reasons may be losing part of their (online) following. Some may be afraid of losing they research support and funding. It is ignorance to think it’s possible to calculate one’s specific caloric needs through weight, height, and gender. Big corporations pay experts like them to convince the consumer that it’s alright to consume bad food items because they packed in small containers. Beware of people who promote “Eat more, move less”.   [01:02:55] Patients Who Found Success in Keto The healthiest patients with the least chronic diseases are the ones who consume food products with the least amount of prohibited ingredients on the label. Eldest patient who passed away at 102 was in very good health, with an alert mind and a strong body. Majority of diet was made of vegetables and meat. Babies or kids who are fed by their parents with real whole foods did not develop eczema, allergies, and even acne. They consume one-ingredient food.   [01:05:33] What Dr. Berry Is Most Excited About We’re close to the tipping point of having the low-carb keto carnivore diet as a norm now more than how where we were back in the 70s or 80s. Nurse Jackie Eberstein, who worked closely with Dr. Robert Atkins, is continuing to raise awareness about the Low-Carb Ketogenic Diet. Know more here. Perfect health, for him, is being strong enough to enjoy and  play together with his great grand kids. AND MUCH MORE!   Resources from this episode:  Visit Dr. Berry’s Website Connect with Dr. Ken Berry: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Lies My Doctor Told Me by Ken Berry Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution by Robert Atkins The Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson PEO Solution: Conquering Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease with Parent Essential Oils by Dr. Brian S. Peskin and Dr. Robert Jay Rowen Know more about Jacqueline A. Eberstein, R.N Some relevant articles/videos: Type 2 Diabetes? (10 Things You Need to Know) Cholesterol Abnormalities and Diabetes KETO 101: A Video Playlist by Dr. Ken Berry Eminence-Based Medicine vs. Evidence-Based Medicine

Today’s Quick Tips episode focuses on packing joyfully for travel year round, no matter the length or purpose of your trip. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. Head over to Apple podcasts to subscribe and review the show, which helps us reach others along their tidying journeys. To extend your tidying experience, you can join the Spark Joy Club! Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community or join us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. KonMari Quick Tips: -Tip: It’s all about the list! Create a master travel list that contains just about every type of item you want to consider when packing for any type of trip. As per good KonMari practice, break it down into categories: clothing, shoes, accessories, necessary documents, toiletries, medications, and technology. Make it as detailed as possible for your particular travel needs. You certainly won’t be packing all these things for each trip, but it’s a good idea to review each time you pack. -Tip: A good strategy is to make copies of the list and put a copy in each suitcase. Having a copy of the list right there forces you to look at it and think through what you are packing without relying solely on your memory (while charging). store in plastic or laminate. If you forget something on a trip, write that item down on the packing list to continue to customize and remember frequently left objects. -Tip: Anyone who takes The Tidy Pledge receives a copy of an illustrated KonMari folding drawer liner and bonus travel KonMari Packing list, also available here. -Tip: Timing is key. Don’t wait to pack at the last minute. Especially if it’s a fun trip, it’s so much nicer to get ready in advance so you are relaxed on your journey. Scrambling around the night before a big trip is no fun. -Tip: Have your toiletries bag packed and ready to go. This is one time that having a few duplicates can be helpful. Your toiletries bag set up and in your suitcase can save lots of steps in packing. Just be sure to restock your supplies after each trip. -Tip: If you are trying to pack lightly, think in terms of “If I need this, could I get it there?” Most hotel bathrooms have all the basics stocked and some hotels now provide workout gear for you to borrow at many of their locations. -Tip: If you are sensitive to certain skin care products or someone who is very loyal to my favorite brands, please do invest in reusable toiletries bottlesthat you can fill with liquids. -Tip: The Serene Home in the New York Times regarding those bottles and their impact on the environment: NYT: Those Tiny Hotel Bottles are on Their Way Out -Tip: Pack outfits, not items. Think: top, bottom, socks, shoes accessories for each outfit. Don’t pack a top unless you know what bottoms, shoes, and accessories you will wear with it. Avoids getting to your destination with incomplete outfits. -Tip: Conversely, don’t pack outfits you probably won’t need. “What if” outfits can eat up lots of space. Yes, there might be a sudden unexpected cold snap, but pack for the “probably” and not the “maybe.” -Tip: Packing cubes can be very helpful in keeping things orderly. Buy a different colored set for each member of the family. In most cases, you’ll pack a cube based on type of object: socks in one, undies in another, tee shirts in another. Or, you can pack each one with a different complete outfit if that idea appeals to you. -Tip: Carry on packing: If your luggage doesn’t arrive with you, could you charge your phone, find your hotel, get your rental car, take needed meds, have enough money/credit cards to buy what you need? Those are the items that for sure should go in your carry on. With a little preparation, travel can be one of life’s greatest pleasures, full of memorable adventures and perfectly packed suitcases. Happy Travels! We are pleased to introduce the new Joy Sparker members of the Spark Joy Club. Welcome! Julia Franco Kate Hudson Helen M Richie Maile Shoul Soraya Rudofsky Visit sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Join the Club” to become a member of the Spark Joy Community. You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Today on the show we have Jay Henderson, founder of Real Talent, a unique hiring and management development service for businesses. In this episode, we’ll discuss how he applies his hiring principles to law firms and how attorneys can be hiring better and scaling faster.   Hacking’s Hack: Have a 30-day probationary period for all your new hires.   Tyson’s Tip: Have an on boarding process, no matter what it might be. Use a combination of documents and in-person training.   Jay’s Tip: Do everything you can to keep your energy as high as possible. Keep your attitude as positive as possible.   http://www.realtalenthiring.com/bio/jay-henderson.cfm   Make sure to register for MaxLawCon19, June 6 and 7 in St.Louis.   For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel   Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment!   You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com   Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook!   Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm.

In this episode, serial entrepreneur, Shark Tank superstar and business guru Mark Cuban keynotes Dallas Startup Week. In a rather entertaining yet informative chat, Cuban shares what he looks for in businesses he chooses to invest in plus tips off the areas & industries entrepreneurs should be paying attention to right now. Tip: Have a pen and paper ready as Mark Cuban also rattles off web resources and books that you’ll need to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level!

Visit MaximumLawyer.com for complete show notes of each podcast episode, tips, hacks and more resources!    Today on the show we have Michael Foster and Brian Wallace, co-founders of Foster & Wallace. Their firm is based in Kansas City and is brand new-less than a year old. We’ll discuss taking the leap from BigLaw to running a practice, the biggest challenges they’ve faced in making the transition, running a firm with two different practice areas, establishing yourself with a website, all while staying focused and organized throughout the process. Hacking’s Hack: Ryan McKeen said at the beginning of the year that he’s done reading business books. I’m reading a book right now called Billion Dollar Whale. Think modern day Malaysian Gatsby except it all really happened. Tyson’s Tip: Two books by Russell Brunston- .com secrets and expert secrets. I use these as desk references.   Michael’s Tip: Have coffee to network rather than lunch. Saves money and is better on the waistline. Ask for 5-star reviews from everyone you work with.   Brian’s Tip: When you’ve got business partners its important to be open and transparent. Leave it all out there.   Check them out at FosterWallace.com   Make sure to register for MaxLawCon19, June 6 and 7 in St.Louis.   For more content from us please subscribe to our Youtube Channel   Thanks so much for listening to the show! If you want to know more about this and keep on maximizing your firm, please join our Facebook Group or like us on Facebook and comment!   You can also go to MaximumLawyer.com or, if you’d prefer, email us at: info@maximumlawyer.com   Interested in being on the show? Shoot us an email at support@maximumlawyer.com or message us on Facebook!   Welcome to the Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm.

Joe Fairless has asked over 1,000 real estate professionals across the country for their best advice ever on his daily podcast, the Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show. In less than two years, he’s used this advice to amass an impressive portfolio of over 2,000 units worth more than $175 million. Today, Joe shares his top insights and tips to navigate one of the hottest markets in the country, his hometown of Dallas-Fort Worth. Find out Joe’s best ever advice for identifying a target market and his fundamentals to buy right in any market and any cycle on this episode of Target Market Insights.   Key Market Insights Joe’s real estate portfolio: Eight apartment communities (total of 2000 units across in the Dallas-Fort Worth area) and two apartment communities in Houston Why DFW? Job diversity, low supply and high demand, low vacancy rates (current and future), number of new construction permits How to find the number of new construction permits in your market: Go to the county board or the Economic Development center Keys to learning a market: Visit, online research, talk to people in the market What got people in trouble in 2008: 1) Negative cash-flow 2) Short-term, variable financing The right way to buy: Cash flow from day 1, enhance property value, use conservative financing Growth in DFW is currently in North Dallas and North Fort Worth Ways to vet a new market: Research job diversity (no industry makes up more than 20-25% of the economy), Talk to locals (don’t have to be real estate), Visit, Meet with brokers and realtors Houston: 19% of education and health care services jobs Joe’s #1 Tip: Have local allies (eyes on the ground, Meetup groups) One thing Joe does to stay focused on goals: daily journal How Joe stays on top of market changes: Google Alerts (i.e. “[city] jobs”, “[city] unemployment”, “[city] real estate”, “[city] multi-family”)   Resources Mentioned Book: Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever by Joe Fairless Job diversity www.census.gov factfinder.census.gov Reis Reports www.reis.com Google Alerts   Tweet This: “It’s not about taking way too much time to pick the right market, it’s more about knowing what are your fundamentals and going with it.” – Joe Fairless  “I don’t necessarily need reports to identify [opportunities]. I need reports to validate assumptions.” – Joe Fairless   Places to Grab a Bite in Dallas-Fort Worth Rose’s Café (for tortillas)   Connect with Joe: Website: www.joefairless.com Podcast: Best Ever Show Email: info@joefairless.com Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher for a chance to win a copy of Get Paid for Your Pad by Jasper Ribbers or Best Ever Real Estate Investing Advice Ever by Joe Fairless. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com