Ep. 71: Negotiating a Self-Managing Law Practice
Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only
Release Date: 09/23/2024
Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only
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info_outlineIn today’s fast-paced legal landscape, managing a law firm can feel overwhelming. But what if you could streamline your practice to practically run itself? Before we dive into our conversation, let’s take a moment to consider the power of a well-managed firm—one where financial challenges are addressed head-on and time and money are optimized.
In today's episode, your host, Cindy Watson sits down with Frances Joseph, the founder and principal of Juris Ledger, to discuss Negotiating a Self-Managing Law Practice. Frances brings over 30 years of accounting experience, with a focus on helping small law firms gain control of their financial health. From uncovering the root causes of financial challenges to implementing actionable solutions, she shares invaluable insights into how attorneys can save time, money, and stress by better managing their business finances. Now, let’s explore how to make that vision a reality.
In this episode, you will discover:
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The biggest issue law firms facing today and what are some tool to turn it around?
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What is the tool profit first?
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How can your law practice be self managing and how is that achievable?
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The processes and the procedures
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Planning your exit
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What are some ways that can help you be more profitable.
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Advice for law firm owners
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How can we prepare for unexpected events that might remove us from the business, either temporarily or permanently.
Learn more about Frances:
Website: https://jurisledger.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552514909061
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/juris-ledger/
If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.
Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org if that sounds interesting to you.
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