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Interviewing Founders and CEOs of Australia’s most remarkable regionally based businesses. You’ll hear about their company and what makes it so remarkable. You’ll also get an insight into their growth journey, the mistakes they made, and how they overcame some of their hardest challenges.
Hosted by Caleb Maxwell, Director of Bendigo-based video marketing company Hebron Films, this podcast uncovers regional businesses that are rocking their industries and proves that great companies really can come from smaller places.
Remarkable Regional Businesses – Episode 28
Guest: Lachlan EdwardsBusiness Name: OFRM LawyersWebsite: https://ofrm.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-edwards-ba0283198/
Topics Covered
/ Making Law Engaging and Practical for Business OwnersLachlan Edwards shares his approach to making law more relatable for small business owners, breaking down complex legal concepts into understandable and practical advice. His goal? To be the lawyer who makes law not boring.
/ The Four Phases of Legal Business SupportLachlan outlines a proactive legal framework for business success:
Setup – Choosing the right business structure (sole trader, company, trust).
Support – Creating infrastructure like contracts, guest waivers, and IP agreements.
Responsive – Handling employment issues, conflicts, and social media risks.
Exit – Facilitating clean and fair transitions with ownership agreements.
/ From Courtroom to Counsel: Inside a Regional Law FirmOFRM is a multidisciplinary law firm serving individuals and businesses across regional Victoria. Lachlan describes the firm's structure, team collaboration, and the breadth of services offered — from wills and estates to family, property, and commercial law.
/ Beyond the Billable Hour: Value-Based PricingLachlan explains OFRM’s shift away from traditional time-based billing. Instead, they’re adopting value-based pricing to align legal services with business outcomes, especially in commercial and conveyancing matters.
/ Building a Collaborative Legal TeamTo avoid departmental silos, OFRM encourages cross-pollination between its legal teams through regular “lunch and learn” meetings. This creates a dynamic learning culture and stronger client service.
/ Governance vs. Operations: The Leadership Balancing ActAs a law firm director and board member at organisations like Bendigo Stadium and Bendigo UFS, Lachlan discusses the challenge of separating strategic governance from day-to-day operations — a vital skill for any business leader.
/ Law and Leadership Through Real-World ScenariosIn a light-hearted "Will Caleb Go to Jail?" segment, Lachlan guides the host through real-world scenarios involving partnerships, intellectual property, and employee misconduct — offering legal insight in an engaging, relatable format.
/ Unwritten Agreements and the Partnership RiskA cautionary tale on the dangers of informal collaborations. Lachlan explains how lack of agreements in creative partnerships can lead to legal disputes — and how simple documents could prevent big headaches.
/ Employment Law: Social Media, Misconduct, and Legal RiskLachlan explores how businesses should handle controversial employee behavior online, the role of employment contracts and policies, and how anti-discrimination laws influence termination decisions.
/ Personal Journey: From Deniliquin to Law DirectorLachlan recounts his shift from journalism to law, his early days in community legal centres, and how living abroad helped him find clarity in his career. His story reflects the values of persistence, service, and local impact.
References
OFRM – https://ofrm.com.au/
Fair Work Legislation - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/legislation
Bendigo Stadium / Red Energy Arena - https://redenergyarena.com.au/
Bendigo UFS - https://www.bendigoufs.com.au/
Consumer Action Law Centre - https://consumeraction.org.au/
Remarkable Regional Business
Interviewing Founders and CEOs of Australia’s most remarkable regionally based businesses. You’ll hear about their company and what makes it so remarkable. You’ll also get an insight into their growth journey, the mistakes they made, and how they overcame some of their hardest challenges.
Hosted by Caleb Maxwell, Director of Bendigo-based video marketing company Hebron Films, this podcast uncovers regional businesses that are rocking their industries and proves that great companies really can come from smaller places.
