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The Lean Law Firm Podcast

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

84 episodes

7 months ago

Join us as we discuss ideas to help legal professionals become system thinkers! In The Lean Law Firm Podcast, legal business innovators Dave Maxfield and Larry Port discuss ideas from their new ABA book on Lean. Each episode covers a different topic to help you understand the ideas behind this powerful way of running your firm. Lean originates from the Toyota Production System and has been adopted by knowledge professionals in multiple different industries. Legal is just waking up.

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Join us as we discuss ideas to help legal professionals become system thinkers! In The Lean Law Firm Podcast, legal business innovators Dave Maxfield and Larry Port discuss ideas from their new ABA book on Lean. Each episode covers a different topic to help you understand the ideas behind this powerful way of running your firm. Lean originates from the Toyota Production System and has been adopted by knowledge professionals in multiple different industries. Legal is just waking up.

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Episodes (20/84)

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 85 – To Close or Be Closed?

Larry and Dave argue about marketing philosophies… is the best way to sell things to stop “selling?”

2 years ago

26 minutes 37 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 84 – Up from the Ashes of the Pandemic: the 100% Women-Run Legal Support Service delegate.legal

Dave sits down with Lindsey Corbin, the founder of delegate.legal, a virtual, 100% women-run legal support services firm that formed during the pandemic to talk about the “democratization” of the legal industry and how cataclysmic events sometimes bring opportunity.

3 years ago

34 minutes 52 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 83 – 3 Wearable High Tech Devices to Conquer Stress (and turn you into RoboLawyer)

Remember RoboCop? Yeah, he was cool. In this first installment of our new “3 Tech Tips” series, we show you how to beat stress with 3 High Tech Devices — The Oura Ring, the Apollo Neuro, and the Muse Headset.

3 years ago

20 minutes 45 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

EP 82 – An Interview with Jonathan Pyle, Creator of Docassemble

Larry and Dave are joined by Jonathan Pyle, creator of Docassemble (docassemble.org). Docassemble is a free, open-source software designed to assist with creating guided interviews and document assembly. Learn how to get started with the software and make your business run smoother with a few clicks.

3 years ago

30 minutes 15 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 80 – Chris Heivly and Build the Fort

Dave and Larry chat with Chris Heivly, author of ‘Build a Fort’. Rekindling the spark of confidence we had as children can be difficult, but is necessary in order to execute your goals. Tap into your inner ten year old and go out and do the thing that you know you want to. Take risks, Read more about Ep 80 – Chris Heivly and Build the Fort[…]

3 years ago

22 minutes 39 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 79 – Security and Ransomeware Awareness for Law Firms

How can you protect your law firm from online attacks? Dave and Larry chat with Gary Moore and Rick Krenmayer from Stasmayer Incorporated about ransomware and cybersecurity and what you can do to stay safe. From common mistakes to examples of recent attacks, Gary and Rick share their knowledge of this dangerous and ever-present risk Read more about Ep 79 – Security and Ransomeware Awareness for Law Firms[…]

4 years ago

36 minutes 40 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 78- The Four Day Work Week

Most people would jump at the chance to work less, while still bringing home the same paycheck. A recent study shows that working less might even be beneficial for a company. But is it really? Dave and Larry discuss what jobs might see an uptick in performance, and which ones this might actually be a Read more about Ep 78- The Four Day Work Week[…]

4 years ago

23 minutes 46 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 77- How to Hone Your Persuasion Skills

How many decisions do you make in a day? This week, Dave and Larry chat about how people can persuade others to make choices in their favor. Negotiations come both discretely and overtly: Learn how to use these tools and also learn to identify when they are being used on you!

4 years ago

28 minutes 51 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 76- The CEO Lawyer

This week, Larry and Dave are joined by Ali Awad, also known as the CEO Lawyer. Ali speaks a wide variety of languages and has utilized these linguistic skills to communicate to a plethora of clients. From humble beginnings to incredible successes, Ali has made a name for himself in the industry and in the Read more about Ep 76- The CEO Lawyer[…]

4 years ago

36 minutes 30 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 75- Lean Six Sigma with Dr. Keith Schellenberger

Larry and Dave return with special guest Dr. Keith Schellenberger. Keith is a certified Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt (MBB) with over 25 years of experience in successfully leading strategic process improvements in large global organizations. Sit tight for an in-depth discussion about Keith’s journey to his current position and how Lean Six Read more about Ep 75- Lean Six Sigma with Dr. Keith Schellenberger[…]

4 years ago

46 minutes 6 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 74- Reducing Errors and Cycle Time

Larry and Dave return to the show to talk about how to reduce errors and cycle time using software, including Microsoft 365, TextExpander, and Documate. Discover how these powerful tools can help speed up your work, make you more effective, and help you get a leg up on the competition!

4 years ago

25 minutes 47 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 73- The Truth About Goals

Larry and Dave chat with Chris Clearfield, author of Meltdown: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It. Chris is also the founder of System Logic, a boutique research and consulting firm that frequently works with lawyers and other legal professionals. Listen as Chris and our hosts talk extensively about goals, including Read more about Ep 73- The Truth About Goals[…]

4 years ago

42 minutes 12 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 72- Two Surprising Ways Law Firms Can Boost Revenue

This week, Dave and Larry discuss the ‘waste’ law firms build up, and how to change it into something profitable. Learn how to shorten your cycle time to exponentially increase your profits. You’ll discover several ways to do this in this week’s episode! GREAT NEWS! The Lean Law Firm is now available as an audiobook Read more about Ep 72- Two Surprising Ways Law Firms Can Boost Revenue[…]

4 years ago

31 minutes 18 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 71- Hire an Esquire: The Modern Approach to Legal Staffing

Larry and Dave chat with Julia Shapiro, CEO and founder of Hire an Esquire. This online service helps law firms connect with an on-demand workforce, making it ideal in the current remote world. Ultra-vetted and verified, this service can quickly and efficiently link up law firms and legal departments to qualified freelance attorneys and paralegals. Read more about Ep 71- Hire an Esquire: The Modern Approach to Legal Staffing[…]

4 years ago

23 minutes 30 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 70- Lean Law Firm Business Incubator

Larry and Dave talk with David Notowitz, the founder and president of the National Center for Audio and Video Forensics (NCAVF). David discusses how NCAVF helps attorneys, what makes his business successful, and what he has practiced to get it to where it is today. Larry and Dave also chime in with their own advice, Read more about Ep 70- Lean Law Firm Business Incubator[…]

5 years ago

34 minutes 26 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 69- How Failure Can Lead to Success

This week, Larry and Dave talk about how to drive success from failure. If you’re not making mistakes, are you actually progressing or are you just staying in place? Discover how value can be gained from embracing mistakes in this engaging episode!

5 years ago

22 minutes 45 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 68- Innovation on the Tip of Your Tongue

This week, Larry and Dave talk with Matthew Homann, a former lawyer and founder and CEO of Filament idea lab in St. Louis, Missouri. An accomplished keynote speaker and creative facilitator, Matt talks about creating innovative ideas during COVID. Often times we assume that everyone else has the same ideas what we do, but that Read more about Ep 68- Innovation on the Tip of Your Tongue[…]

5 years ago

29 minutes 39 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 67- Creating Business Connections Through Social Media

This week, Larry and Dave explore the world of social media marketing with special guest Frank Ramos. As the managing partner at Clarke Silverglate, Frank is also a well-renowned author, speaker, and host of DRI’s A Conversation With… podcast. Frank discusses how he uses Linkedin to create engagement with his audience that can translate into Read more about Ep 67- Creating Business Connections Through Social Media[…]

5 years ago

32 minutes 9 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 66- Make Room for Mistakes

Larry and Dave interview Chris Clearfield, founder of System Logic and co-author of the book MELTDOWN: Why Our Systems Fail and What We Can Do About It. Chris discusses how failure might come about, and how it can be avoided. Learn tips on how to cut through complexity and refine your business.

5 years ago

41 minutes 26 seconds

The Lean Law Firm Podcast

Ep 65- Getting More Accomplished in Less Time

This week, Larry Port and Dave Maxfield talk with Allison Shields Johs and Dan Siegel about their book: How to Do More in Less Time: The Complete Guide to Increasing Your Productivity and Improving Your Bottom Line. What on your to-do list can be cut down? What’s urgent, and what’s important? Allison and Dan discuss Read more about Ep 65- Getting More Accomplished in Less Time[…]

5 years ago

29 minutes 18 seconds