A tech tip about AI and client data safety, and whether local redaction tools are a better idea than feeding client data to a cloud LLM.

Some concise advice about why the fear of hearing "no" might be quietly sabotaging your pricing strategy.

A tech tip about using OpenRouter.ai to access any AI model you want on a pay-as-you-go basis, alongside tools like MacWhisper, Rocket Typist, and Jan.ai.

Some conccise advice about a framework for regaining control over your daily schedule when you feel constantly interrupted by client emergencies and crises.

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02:17 Tech Tip

11:00 Concise Advice

18:47 Wrapping up

A tech tip about ElevenLabs AI voice assistant services.

Some concise advice about whether or not you’ve created enough new content.

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01:29 Tech Tip

07:31 Concise Advice

14:16 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about when human oversight still makes sense, as explored through Termsy, a browser extension for reviewing legal terms, and Termageddon, a service for generating auto-updating website policies.

Some concise advice about why the 'break-even' point on your marketing spend is likely a lot higher than you think it is.

00:00 Location Update

02:29 Tech Tip

09:24 Concise Advice

18:49 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about building custom practice tools using Google AI Studio, Claude Code, and OpenAI Codex.

Some concise advice about how not to let the ups and downs of business and life wreck you in the moment.

00:00 Location Update

01:28 Tech Tip

08:56 Concise Advice

12:33 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about various software solutions for professional video presence, including Edgelight, Caps Lock Mute, Prompt Smart, Notchie, Airtime, and Boom.

Some concise advice about how long-term experience changes the way you react to the inevitable ups and downs of business.

00:00 Location Update

01:36 Tech Tip

06:50 Concise Advice

15:09 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about Perch and Huxe, two AI-driven tools designed to consolidate and transform newsletters, newsfeeds, and personal data into streamlined audio or text briefings.

Some concise advice about making difficult financial and personnel decisions in the midst of a law firm partnership.

00:00 Location Update

01:30 Tech Tip

08:01 Concise Advice

15:25 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about several mobile apps including Clipboard Remote, Volume Scroll, Edge Gestures, Coreply, File Doctor, Longshot, and Text Mask.

Some concise advice about what you're doing that's causing team members to burn out and quit, and why money isn't always the answer.

00:00 Location Update

02:01 Tech Tip

08:19 Concise Advice

14:39 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about how Claude Cowork offers file system level control and automated browser interactions to handle administrative tasks. (Since this tip was published for members several weeks ago, Claude Cowork is now available for all paid Claude plans on both Windows and Mac OS)

Some concise advice about a strategy for retaining talent by changing the timing and nature of how you solicit feedback from your team.

00:00 Location Update

02:26 Tech Tip

08:46 Concise Advice

15:24 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about the practical trade-offs of using white-labeled or self-hosted tools like Hq0.com, maillayer.com, and Cal.com versus relying on standard industry platforms.

Some concise advice about your finance and retirement planning, and why understanding the system is more important than hitting an arbitrary number.

00:00 Location Update

02:44 Tech Tip

09:08 Concise Advice

13:01 Wrapping Up

A tech tip exploring of Build0.ai, Manus, A2UI and other prompt-to-app tools for creating internal dashboards and reporting interfaces.

Some concise advice about the importance of understanding how to strategically use wealth rather than just focusing on the accumulation phase.

00:00 Location Update

01:40 Tech Tip

08:40 Concise Advice

13:30 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about the benefits of using mystery shoppers from services like fiverr.com combined with privacy.com to stress test your internal processes.

Some concise advice about the importance of sharing your firm's origin story and core values with every new hire to build a sustainable culture.

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01:31 Tech Tip

06:38 Concise Advice

10:10 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about using tools like firecrawl.dev, Crawl for AI, and wh1sk.com for scraping web data to train custom GPTs and Gems.

Some concise advice on how to leverage a specific communication technique to change behavior and improve engagement with judges, employees, and clients.

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01:23 Tech Tip

06:40 Concise Advice

12:14 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about Voisemail, an AI tool that turns your inbox into an audio summary, and using it as a jumping off point to identify use-cases for AI inbox workflows.

Some concise advice about the "physics" of business growth and how to identify your evolving role as you move from individual contributor to leader.

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01:51 Tech Tip

07:09 Concise Advice

13:59 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about using Google Workspace Flows and Microsoft's Flow builder to create AI-powered email triage workflows.

Some concise advice about why focusing on headcount and revenue growth can be misleading, and the importance of prioritizing profit.

00:00 Location Update

01:53 Tech Tip

08:03 Concise Advice

11:46 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about Talanoa and Hey Help as alternative ways to manage and triage email inboxes.

Some concise advice about the importance of taking bold risks to gain visibility and market authority.

00:00 Location Update

01:46 Tech Tip

07:14 Concise Advice

12:06 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about essential travel tech basics, including tips for managing time zones on calendars, unifying chargers, and using eSIMs for international travel.

Some concise advice about why consistent one-on-one meetings are the most effective way to build trust and high-performing teams.

00:00 Location Update

01:52 Tech Tip

11:28 Concise Advice

17:31 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about Podcast Magic, a tool for saving and sharing podcast snippets via email and how you can be using similar tech to deal with messy input in your practice.

Some concise advice about why asking questions and being genuinely curious is essential for building connections, trust, and winning in life and business.

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01:38 Tech Tip

08:01 Concise Advice

11:22 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about the current state of AI web browsers (including Arc Browser's Dia, Brave, Nanobrowser.ai, Perplexity's Comet, Google Chrome, OpenAI's Atlas, and Microsoft Edge) and why their core functionality isn't compelling yet, but will be soon.

Some concise advice about how trust is built in the modern age, and specifically whether in-person networking is still the only way compared to creating content.

00:00 Location Update

01:36 Tech Tip

09:28 Concise Advice

15:03 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about Hona, a practice management add-on that centralizes client communication, text messaging, e-signatures, form building, and more to improve your client experience.

Some concise advice about why you need to restart your marketing engine if it's stalled and the danger of letting pride or fear stop you from doing the work that you know gets results.

00:00 Location Update

01:17 Tech Tip

07:35 Concise Advice

15:15 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about the local AI meeting assistant Hyprnote and the single-file webpage saver Single File.

Some concise advice about the huge return on investment that comes from building and maintaining a professional referral network.

00:00 Location Update

01:23 Tech Tip

07:03 Concise Advice

11:27 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about how to handle unexpected challenges and disasters when you have no specific plan for them, using a structured four-step process.

Some concise advice about the advice explains what to do if your marketing engine has stalled and you need to get the momentum back, stressing the importance of discipline over reinvention.

00:00 Location Update

02:25 Tech Tip

10:06 Concise Advice

19:01 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about tools like WonderChat, Tettra, and MyAskAI that use your existing documentation to create internal or client-facing knowledge base chatbots.

Some concise advice with encouragement to choose a single marketing tactic and commit to it at least 100 times before giving up to allow for compounding success.

00:00 Location Update

01:41 Tech Tip

09:26 Concise Advice

15:31 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about new features and tools for Google Gemini, including an updated image model, and NotebookLM for AI-driven document analysis and content creation.

Some concise advice about treating hiring as an escape hatch and an argument for clearly defining the problem before finding a person to solve it.

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01:32 Tech Tip

07:452 Concise Advice

13:38 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about tools for investigating people and companies online, including Sherlock Eye, SocLeads, and Crustdata.

Some concise advice about how to overcome the fear that comes with starting something new.

00:00 Location Update

01:49 Tech Tip

07:48 Concise Advice

10:52 Wrapping Up

A tech tip about "subversive" online tools for accessing geo-locked content, managing subscriptions, and creating temporary online identities.

Some concise advice about how to handle a relationship with a marketing agency and why it's better to be a partner than a bystander.

00:00 Location Update

01:38 Tech Tip

08:22 Concise Advice

14:13 Wrapping Up

A tech tip discussion on tools for assessing your firm's visibility to AI chatbots and search tools.

Some concise advice about why being the fastest to admit you're wrong is more valuable than being the smartest person in the room.

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00:00 Location Update

01:24 Tech Tip

08:38 Concise Advice

13:13 Wrapping up

A tech tip about managing team and client expectations and avoiding panic during a technology implementation disaster.

Some concise advice about the importance of creating a safe environment where people can tell the truth without fear of punishment.

00:00 Location Update

01:183 Tech Tip

06:33 Concise Advice

08:42 Wrapping up

A tech tip about alternative calculator apps like Numi, Soulver, and Hissab for when a standard calculator is too simple and a spreadsheet is overkill.

Some concise advice about the importance of confronting and "running toward" the problems you've been avoiding in your business.

00:00 Location Update

01:18 Tech Tip

08:35 Concise Advice

11:54 Wrapping up

A tech tip about improving the ergonomics of your technology and business processes to reduce friction and save time.

Some concise advice about the value of taking "micro breaks" to improve focus and emotional regulation throughout your day.

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00:00 Location Update

01:34 Tech Tip

08:59 Concise Advice

13:02 Wrapping up

A tech tip about how and why old technology and processes can and should be streamlined, eliminated, or updated.

Some concise advice about whether you're a pirate or a navy in your law firm's stage of growth, and the importance of staying aligned with the appropriate mission.

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00:00 Location Update

01:42 Tech Tip

07:52 Concise Advice

11:54 Wrapping up

A tech tip about four different tools for working with PDFs, including apps for sharing, editing, and using AI to extract data.

Some concise advice about how to use feedback frameworks, or scripts, to effectively hold employees accountable and deliver feedback without drama or emotional reactions.

00:00 Location Update

01:23 Tech Tip

06:49 Concise Advice

13:59 Wrapping up

A tech tip about Querious.ai, an AI meeting assistant, offers real-time legal research and integration with practice management systems like Clio and Smokeball.

Some concise advice about why you should Sstop focusing on trivial tasks and confront the significant problems that truly impact your business's growth and success.

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00:00 Location Update

01:56 Tech Tip

06:48 Concise Advice

09:26 Wrapping up

A tech tip about why, for many potential clients, your Google Maps listing or social media profile IS your website.

Some concise advice about the importance of directing your marketing efforts toward a specific individual, rather than trying to appeal to everyone.

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00:00 Location Update

01:32 Tech Tip

07:56 Concise Advice

11:50 Wrapping up

An A tech tip about AI-powered dictation tools like Wispr Flow, Aqua, Mac Whisper, and Super Whisper, which offer enhanced speed, accuracy, and formatting capabilities.

Some concise advice about why maintaining focus on marketing and management is crucial for the success of a remote law practice.

00:00 Location Update

03:03 Tech Tip

10:43 Concise Advice

19:45 Wrapping up

A tech tip about using the voice and live conversation features in AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini for role-playing and brainstorming.

Some concise advice about why you should treat business projects with the same energy and focus as high-stakes client cases.

00:00 Location Update

01:13 Tech Tip

076:53 Concise Advice

11:46 Wrapping up

A tech tip with a practical example of using AI to walk you through the process of building tools and workflows for your practice.

Some concise advice about why you should address small problems immediately rather than ignoring them.

00:00 Location Update

01:25 Tech Tip

07:24 Concise Advice

10:03 Wrapping up

A tech tip about four useful mobile apps, including OneTap for custom keyboards, Voicenotes for AI-enabled note-taking, LocalSend and Blip for cross-device file sharing, and Gesture Go for Android shortcuts.

Some concise advice about the importance of asking follow-up questions to build genuine connections and relationships in conversations.

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00:00 Location Update

01:31 Tech Tip

06:47 Concise Advice

12:47 Wrapping up

A tech tip about why delegating permission, not just tasks, is crucial for effective technology and marketing improvement.

Some concise advice about he benefits of building your business as if it were for sale, even if you never intend to sell it.

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00:00 Location Update

01:40 Tech Tip

06:48 Concise Advice

09:36 Wrapping up

A tech tip about the new AI-powered updates from Google I/O, including real-time translation in Google Meet and enhancements to Google Pinpoint.

Some concise advice about the significance of managing the full arc of change, not just the initial announcement.

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00:00 Location Update

01:00 Tech Tip

06:53 Concise Advice

12:08 Wrapping up

A tech tip about AI file organizer tools and why they're still not that great.

Some concise advice about the importance of auditing your public presence to ensure your professional brand aligns with the type of referrals you seek for your law firm.

00:00 Location Update

01:21 Tech Tip

07:31 Concise Advice

12:13 Wrapping up

A tech tip about a few AI-powered website builders and their features, including Wix, Readdy.ai, and Easysite.ai.

Some concise advice about the importance of consistent daily recruiting for your business, rather than only recruiting when a position needs to be filled.

00:00 Location Update

01:16 Tech Tip

08:17 Concise Advice

13:47 Wrapping up

A tech tip about the state of passkeys in 2025, where they're available, and whether legal software is ready for them.

Some concise advice about strategies for law firm owners to increase their net worth.

00:00 Location Update

01:35 Tech Tip

07:50 Concise Advice

14:30 Wrapping up

A tech tip about keeping on top of RSS and news feeds with tools like RSSfeedASAP, Kill the Newsletter, and TidyRead.

Some concise advice about why the issue is never the issue. The real problem usually lies beneath, masked by fear, avoidance, or misdiagnosis.

00:00 Location Update

01:26 Tech Tip

06:59 Concise Advice

10:16 Wrapping up

A tech tip about why just because a technology or capability is available doesn’t mean it’s wise to use it.

Some concise advice about changing your pricing model, and why it requires examining what you really want out of your business.

00:00 Location Update

01:17 Tech Tip

06:37 Concise Advice

10:53 Wrapping up

A tech tip about AI-powered email management tools designed to help streamline your inbox and save you time.

Some concise advice about the importance of listening more and speaking less in client and business interactions.

00:00 Location Update

01:33 Tech Tip

08:44 Concise Advice

11:10 Wrapping up

A tech tip about four browser extensions, including Mind Studio, a powerful AI toolkit for building and deploying browser-based agents.

Some concise advice about why we end up optimizing what's easy instead of tackling the real problem, and how to do the important things.

00:00 Location Update

01:01 Tech Tip

06:45 Concise Advice

10:50 Wrapping up

A tech tip about GetRecall.ai, a tool for saving items to read later in a way that you're likely to actually use.

Some concise advice about why your ideas are quickly becoming more important than your execution.

00:00 Location Update

01:01 Tech Tip

06:27 Concise Advice

10:58 Wrapping up

A tech tip about why it's often better to value of investing in tools and talent after you face problems, not before.

Some concise advice about why less friction in your client experience leads to more conversions.

00:00 Location Update

01:02 Tech Tip

05:55 Concise Advice

10:30 Wrapping up

A tech tip about running the numbers - whether it comes to evaluating your own profitability, or gauging the value you get from your software and services.

Some concise advice about why, whether we like it or not, consistent inputs lead to consistent outputs, and having systems in place helps prevent the feast or famine swings of many firms.

00:00 Location Update

01:05 Tech Tip

07:25 Concise Advice

13:49 Wrapping up

A tech tip about a few tools for quickly turning a Google Sheet into a website, or including data from a Google Sheet on your existing site.

Some concise advice about why tracking key performance indicators through a dashboard and measuring what matters most helps you set priorities and achieve goals in your practice.

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Sheet2Site

GleanWise

SpreadSimple

00:00 Location Update

01:08 Tech Tip

08:03 Concise Advice

14:42 Wrapping up

A tech tip about few pieces of pay-once desktop software that remain useful in a world subscription-based web apps.

Some concise advice about why specialization is the key to standing out.

A tech tip about how starting from scratch - whether it's due to a departing employee, lost data, or price hikes and transitions is often an opportunity to rebuild things better than they were before, or get rid of them entirely.

5 Some concise advice about 5 mistakes that new solo and small firm founders make that take focus away from bringing in business.

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00:00 Location Update

01:37 Tech Tip

06:59 Concise Advice

15:11 Wrapping up

A tech tip about a few apps and services for staying on top of and managing subscriptions and recurring payments across your credit cards and bank accounts.

Some concise advice about how to acknowledge and accept when you're throwing good time/money after bad, and how to escape.

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RocketMoney

Quicken Simplifi

PocketGuard

00:00 Location Update

01:00 Tech Tip

06:19 Concise Advice

10:27 Wrapping up

A tech tip about some recent additions to your Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts that you may have missed.

Some concise advice about why you need to know your true cost of a case before taking on work and how easy it is to run on cash flow rather than profit.

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00:00 Location Update

01:02 Tech Tip

06:46 Concise Advice

13:13 Wrapping up

A tech tip about an easy, inexpensive, and surprisingly well-designed tool for adding polls and surveys to emails.

Some concise advice about the perils of shiny object syndrome and re-evaluating your vision too frequently, and why that often places us right where we started.

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PollKit.co

00:00 Location Update

01:23 Tech Tip

06:07 Concise Advice

11:21 Wrapping up

A tech tip about how rather than always being obstacles, penalties are sometimes just a cost of doing business.

Some concise advice about why you don’t need to have every step figured out before making a big move.

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00:00 Location Update

00:51 Tech Tip

06:13 Concise Advice

10:43 Wrapping up

A tech tip about a tool for automatically extracting and categorizing data from financial documents such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, and tax forms.

Some concise advice about the perils of taking advice from people who lack experience in the area they are advising you on.

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DocuClipper

00:00 Location Update

00:52 Tech Tip

05:04 Concise Advice

09:55 Wrapping up

A tech tip about a curated directory of the best free tools.

Some concise advice on why embracing the unexpected and imperfect moments creates the most meaningful and lasting memories.

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Tools

Best Free Tools

Mail Tester

F5bot

Online EXIF Data Viewer

GoWith.link

00:00 Location Update

01:08 Tech Tip

07:05 Concise Advice

12:51 Wrapping up

A tech tip about the quickest and easiest way to keep your inevitably disgusting gadgets clean.

Some concise advice about focusing on clarity, buy-in, risk management, alignment, and continuous feedback when it comes to delegation.

00:00 Location Update

00:49 Tech Tip

08:57 Concise Advice

15:14 Wrapping up

A tech tip about AI-powered app builders for creating custom web applications with minimal technical knowledge.

Some concise advice about why growth in your law firm hinges on trust, and whether clients will trust your staff as much as they trust you.

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Lovable.dev

Bolt.new

Trickle.so

00:00 Location Update

01:07 Tech Tip

07:02 Concise Advice

12:13 Wrapping up

A tech tip about getting news updates delivered via text message.

Some concise advice about Why you need to either go big, or go home when it comes to social media marketing.

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00:00 Location Update

01:55 Tech Tip

05:28 Concise Advice

10:36 Wrapping up

A tech tip about how to avoid letting goals and specifications get lost in translation.

Some concise advice about why going retro, as in - talking to humans, is often more effective than the increasingly saturated landscape of digital marketing.

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00:00 Location Update

01:52 Tech Tip

09:08 Concise Advice

15:42 Wrapping up

A tech tip about Lindy.ai, a workflow automation tool that forgoes the need to set up complicated rules, and ads a real-time voice assistant.

Some concise advice about why things aren't always what they appear to be, and how making yourself a little uncomfortable might be just what you need to address problems in your practice.

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00:00 Location Update

01:01 Tech Tip

06:35 Concise Advice

10:50 Wrapping up

A tech tip about low-code and no-code platforms for building internal software for your team and your practice,

Some concise advice about why every success has a price, and how as much as we want them to, shortcuts and discounts don't really exist.

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Bubble.io

GlideApps

Google AppSheet

Microsoft Power Apps

00:00 Location Update

01:11 Tech Tip

09:09 Concise Advice

14:17 Wrapping up

A tech tip about tools for turning text content into audio that you can listen to whenever and wherever you like.

Some concise advice about why it's often better to start the new year with one goal that you actually achieve than a lot of goals you don't.

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iListen.ai

ArticleReader.ai

ListenLater.net

00:00 Location Update

01:17 Tech Tip

07:05 Concise Advice

11:53 Wrapping up

A tech tip about using SoBrief to getting quick summaries of thousands of popular books and whether or not it's a useful way to stay on top of suggested reading.

Some concise advice about how to grapple with impostor syndrome and using it to make yourself better instead of letting self-doubt fester.

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SoBrief.com

00:00 Location Update

2:05 Tech Tip

06:23 Concise Advice

12:02 Wrapping up

A tech tip about how to prepare for mysterious and unexpected issues in your tools and tech, and what you can do to recover from hiccups.

Some concise advice about grappling with the reality that practicing law isn't always fun, and how to deal with frustration around bureaucracy and inefficiency.

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00:00 Location Update

00:48 Tech Tip

08:16 Concise Advice

11:55 Wrapping up

A tech tip about some of the more practical new features in iOS 18 and Android 15 that have flown under the radar.

Some concise advice about how to deal with changes that impact your practice, and how to communicate to your team about change without making them run for the hills.

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00:00 Location Update

01:01 Tech Tip

06:34 Concise Advice

14:24 Wrapping up

A tech tip about Choppity and what AI-enhanced search means for video, both for finding that needle in the haystack, and gleaning insights in seconds that would have taken weeks before.

Some concise advice about why it's so easy it is to become a bottleneck as a firm owner, and why when we finally look for help, we're scared of hiring people with more experience and talent than we have.

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00:00 Location Update

01:22 Tech Tip

06:22 Concise Advice

13:12 Wrapping up

A tech tip about AI additions to popular bookkeeping software, and third party options for using AI to automate reconciliations.

Some concise advice about why talking about innovating and actually being innovative are two different things, and why getting your hands dirty now, means you'll be offering better service to your clients.

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Booke.ai

Docyt.com

00:00 Location Update

01:13 Tech Tip

07:05 Concise Advice

14:21 Wrapping up

A tech tip about devices and services to make traveling more pleasant and convenient.

Some concise advice about why your potential clients don't really care about your credentials, and what they do care about.

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00:00 Location Update

01:01 Tech Tip

09:29 Concise Advice

20:45 Wrapping up

A tech tip about some features in Adobe Acrobat you may have overlooked.

Some concise advice about how to deal with marital stress when you aren't on the same page as your spouse regarding time and investment in your practice.

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00:00 Location Update

01:07 Tech Tip

07:33 Concise Advice

14:04 Wrapping up

A tech tip about Softr, a tool for building forms, portals, and web applications on top of your Google Sheets and Airtable databases.

Some concise advice about repurposing the marketing content you create to get exponentially more value for your effort.

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00:00 Location Update

01:04 Tech Tip

06:42 Concise Advice

14:00 Wrapping up

A tech tip about a few hidden features for Google Workspace users.

Some concise advice about navigating the minefield of selecting and giving gifts to friends, colleagues, and referral sources.

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00:00 Location Update

01:11 Tech Tip

08:00 Concise Advice

14:13 Wrapping up

A tech tip about using Napkin.ai to turn the text and outlines you already have into flowcharts, mindmaps, and graphics in a matter of seconds.

Some concise advice a bout the importance of giving your team not just a job, but a sense of meaning so that they can do their best

work.

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00:00 Location Update

01:05 Tech Tip

06:41 Concise Advice

14:01 Wrapping up

A tech tip about upgrading your audio and video if you're doing webinars, live streams, and media marketing.

Some concise advice about the importance of sticking to an organizational structure so that you don't end up being everybody's go to problem solver and a major bottleneck in your practice.

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00:00 Location Update

01:01 Tech Tip

13:26 Concise Advice

18:15 Wrapping up

A tech tip with five strategies for coping with the ever changing and updating technology landscape.

Some concise advice about why lawyers need training and strategies for confronting, dealing with, and preventing burnout, rather than just ignoring it and making the problem worse.

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00:00 Location Update

01:02 Tech Tip

08:35 Concise Advice

16:24 Wrapping up

A tech tip about if an alternative web-browser might be a better fit for your day-to-day browsing.

Some concise advice about why embracing chaos can often lead to a better journey.

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00:00 Location Update

01:20 Tech Tip

11:05 Concise Advice

15:16 Wrapping up

Resources

Brave

Opera

Vivaldi

Arc

Sidekick

Orion

DuckDuckGo

A tech tip about deadlines on projects and the utility in being able to mark something as "complete".

Some concise advice on flipping the script on asking for referrals and getting referral sources excited about helping you out.

00:00 Location Update

01:00 Tech Tip

06:29 Concise Advice

13:50 Wrapping up

A tech tip about doing a post-summer inbox detox with tools like

Some concise advice about the outdated annual performance review and what you should be using instead.

00:00 Location Update

01:26 Tech Tip

08:23 Concise Advice

16:59 Wrapping up

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Resources

AgainstData

InboxPurge

SaneBox.

A tech tip about using AI to automatically label your files based on their contents.

Some concise advice about why being a specialist is far better than being a generalist.

00:00 Location Update

00:58 Tech Tip

07:29 Concise Advice

12:54 Wrapping up

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Resources

Keep It Shot

Riffo

FileJuggler

Hazel

A tech tip about using EchoDuck to quickly share a folder from your computer to the web.

Some concise advice about the dangers of chasing the newest, shiniest object.

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01:06 Tech Tip

05:40 Concise Advice

12:23 Wrapping up

Resources

EchoDuck

A tech tip about some new features and powerful add-ons for Apple Notes.

Some concise advice about why selling a firm might be a better option than hiring a CEO and staying onboard.

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00:00 Location Update

00:58 Tech Tip

07:21 Concise Advice

14:54 Wrapping up

https://www.pronotes.app/

https://quotion.co/

https://montaigne.io/

A tech tip about the evolving landscape of AI in web search and its implications for content delivery and marketing strategies.

Some concise advice about health management post-heart attack, and why exercising is tied to your work.

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Transcript

00:00 Location Update

00:58 Tech Tip

07:28 Concise Advice

16:32 Wrapping up

Resources

Perplexity

Arc Browser

GenSpark

A tech tip about sharing information only in the event you become incapacitated with WeExpire.org

Some concise advice about why you should train your analytical skills on the decisions you make in your practice, not just on your client work.

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00:00 Location Update

00:59 Tech Tip

06:29 Concise Advice

14:45 Wrapping up

A tech tip about some browser extensions to lift resources and ideas from across the web.

Some concise advice about when you should and shouldn't believe the hype around practice strategies and marketing tactics.

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00:00 Exploring the Luxuries of Monaco

00:38 Enjoying the Simple Pleasures in Santa Rae

01:14 Tech Tip: Borrowing and Stealing Ideas

02:13 Browser Extensions for Designers

05:05 Extracting Text from Images and Videos

06:23 Moment of Concise Advice: Evaluating Business Tips

09:49 Critical Thinking in Business Decisions

14:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Tech Tip Resources

WhatFont

Image Downloader

SelecText

Extract Text From Image

A behind-the-scenes peek at a session from a recent members-only program from inside Rosen Institute on Operations, where Ned Daze discusses 6 strategies you can work on today to leverage AI in building workflows, automations, and tools around the processes in your firm.

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LLM tools

Gemini

Claude

ChatGPT

Document processing

AirParser

Docsumo

Sensible

Meeting Assistants

Fireflies

Otter

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A tech tip about being sure you understand who is benefiting from the projects you pursue.

Some concise advice about whether endless growth is the goal you're really seeking.

A tech tip about the best Pomodoro timers.

Some concise advice about developing a toolbox of good answers to tough questions you get in your practice and sharing them with your team.

A tech tip about gathering anonymous feedback from team members and clients with Admonymous.co

Some concise advice about why the effort you put in to touching base with your clients matters more than you probably think it does.

A tech tip about using SlidesGo.com for quick and surprisingly good looking presentation templates.

Some concise advice about why what makes you different is your competitive advantage.

A tech tip about monitoring websites for changes with VisualPing.io

Some concise advice about building a firm in a less than ideal location.

A tech tip about workflow automation tools.

Some concise advice about why having a networking partner can make getting referrals much easier.

A tech tip about catering to client whims that don't end up helping them or your team.

Some concise advice about why we don't ask for feedback, even when it's exactly what we need.

A tech tip about leveling up your video calls, presentations, and online speaking engagements.

Some concise advice about introducing change to your practice.

A tech tip about eSignature platforms for all budgets.

Some concise advice about deciding how to compensate your associates.

A tech tip about making yourself easier to contact, and why it's not as scary as you expect.

Some concise advice about why the language and words we use to discuss the people we represent has an impact on our team and our clients.

A tech tip about AI's impact on email triage with tools like EmailTree.

Some concise advice about the scalability challenge with service businesses like law practices.

A tech tip about planning for events with Whobrings.

Some concise advice about your first hire.

A tech tip about packing for upcoming travel plans.

Some concise advice about long term travel while working remotely.

A tech tip about what to do with credentials, software, and hardware when an employee leaves.

Some concise advice about whether or not you should tell your financial secrets to other team members.

A tech tip about getting robots to hand write letters for you using Handwrytten.

Some concise advice about how changing the selling point of your firm from you to the systems is a big benefit in the long run.

A tech tip about using software and hardware to assign keyboard shortcuts to a single button.

Some concise advice about giving clients the prompting and space to come to the conclusion you know is best.

A tech tip about why stealing the idea of a "changelog" from software developers makes sense for nearly every system in your business.

Some concise advice about why until about $1m yearly revenue, marketing is the only growth strategy worth pursuing.

A tech tip about creating just about any kind of graphic or layout you need with Venngage.

Some concise advice about your former clients, and why more of them aren't referring to you.

A tech tip about why getting scammed is sometimes a matter of perspective.

Some concise advice about why hiring law students for summer clerkships often isn't a great idea.

A tech tip about using services like Finta, Tiller, SyncWith, and Coefficient to import and sync data from your other software with your spreadsheets.

Some concise advice about why the benefits of a partner rarely outweigh the challenges that come along with the relationship.

A tech tip about automating data extraction with AirParser.

Some concise advice about what to do, what not to do, and how to recover from a key employee leaving.

A tech tip about why "supplementing" your tech can sometimes be expensive and ineffective.

Some concise advice about how helping before you're asked is one of the most effective ways of building trust with potential clients and referral sources.

A tech tip about why remembering the small details and data entry are about to be less relevant.

Some concise advice about adapting to the cultural norms of the groups and meetings in which you find yourself participating.

A tech tip about some hidden calendar features to help you with planning for the year ahead.

Some concise advice about being clear about what you want out of your practice, and why straddling the line between dedicated lawyer and dedicated business owner can lead to confusion and indecision.

A tech tip about using sites like UserTesting, Fiverr, and BeeRoasted to get outsider feedback on your web and marketing projects.

Some concise advice about what not to do when you start your law firm.

A tech tip about making a resolution to stay on top of the numbers you should be watching with Hurree.

Some concise advice about why the need to seek approval or validation from law partners for straight-forward business decisions derails your practice.

A tech tip about sending iMessages from Android using Beeper Mini, and why it may soon not be necessary.

Some concise advice about why the boring stuff gets us where we're going.

A tech tip about bad influences and cargo culting when implementing new processes in your firm.

Some concise advice about why a proactive accounting checkup can be a lot more useful than scrambling after a problem has presented itself.

A tech tip about how close (or far) we are from training AI on our client data.

Some concise advice about the loud message being routinely late sends to everyone around you.

A tech tip about why free software isn't free and making software administration someone else's problem is the way to go.

Some concise advice about why marketing based on price isn't the best approach for your firm.

A tech tip about using Opus Clip to turn those long webinars and live calls into easily sharable clips.

Some concise advice about turning your competitors strength into a weakness, and leveraging it against them.

A tech tip about form builders, from options in the software you're already using, to more advanced tools like TypeForm and YayForms, and what to do with the data once you have it.

Some concise advice about hiring the candidate that fits your firm's needs, not waiting for the perfect employee who never materializes.

A tech tip about unredacting (or not) documents with ChatGPT, as well as what tools like Base64, DocSumo, and LLaVA may offer in the future.

Some concise advice about why stronger relationships help you get through bigger mistakes.

A tech tip about automating processes in your firm, and why the technology is the least important part.

Some concise advice about asking for online reviews for your practice, and why different people have different motivations.

A tech tip about diagramming, flowcharting, and organizing with Whimsical.

Some concise advice about why great legal chops aren't enough to be a good lawyer.

A tech tip about data security and a few practical steps you can take to lessen your chance of an attack or breach.

Some concise advice about whether or not your law firm taking an overt political stance is the best route to having an impct.

A tech tip about JustTheRecipe - a handy tool if you like to spend your non-working hours in the kitchen. Kind of like 12ft.io for recipes.

Some concise advice about actively guiding the firm and your employees by shaping the firm culture.

A tech tip about exacly which calendar booking service to pick for bringing yourself into the modern era.

Some concise advice about why the idea of "passive leadership" doesn't work in practice.

A tech tip about minimizing your operational and technological overhead to ensure you're working toward what you actually want.

Some concise advice about why creating a vision for your practice is a challenging, but necessary step toward growth.

A tech tip about using the Synthesys X plugin for Chrome to generate new images from existing images.

Some concise advice about using services like Point.me, AwardLogic, PointsYeah, and Seats.aero to get the most out of your credit card points when traveling.

A tech tip about the new Python programming capabilities in Microsoft Excel.

Some concise advice about why the hybrid approach to remote work and office work may not be great for firm dynamics.

A tech tip about automating some of your phone tree and triage with tools like Echo.win and Slang.ai

Some concise advice about why you shouldn't pick your vendors out of your inbox.

A tech tip about how to recover when you've royally messed up.

Some concise advice about why you don't need to be outgoing or interesting to get people to like you.

A tech tip about using Finta.io to automatically import financial data to your spreadsheets.

Some concise advice about what matters most when it comes do delivering high quality legal services.

A tech tip about the value of delegating a goal rather than a task.

Some concise advice about why curiosity is the key to grabbing the attention of your potential clients.

A tech tip about getting exactly the AI art you want with tools like Booth.ai, Pebblely.com, PIxelcut.ai, Stelvio.app, and Stable Doodle.

Some concise advice about creating a "start-stop-keep" list with a focus on the things you should stop so that you have the bandwidth and resources to start more projects in the years ahead.

A tech tip about your website contact form and why it might be leaving your colleagues and clients feeling a little embarassed.

Some concise advice about why patience is a superpower when it comes to marketing your law firm.

A tech tip with updates on where we stand with the viability of passkeys.

Some concise advice about why you're attracting lousy potential clients.

A tech tip on a few cheap hardware upgrades for looking better on video calls, and software-only tools like Camo for doing the same thing.

Some concise advice about the value we place on judgement form other lawyers vs. our clients.

A tech tip about using Duply.co to automate graphic creation for social media, email marketing, and more.

Some concise advice about why hiring people like you isn't always the best strategy.

A tech tip about considering whether you should start recording all of your calls and meetings, especially with tools like Fireflies.ai and Otter.ai now available.

Some concise advice about asking your client what it will take to be satisfied.

A tech tip about improving the ergonomics and comfort of your workspace by allowing yourself to splurge a little bit.

Some concise advice about why doing things correctly isn't helpful if you're doing the wrong things.

A tech tip about why the most boring gadget might be the most important.

Some concise advice about why hiring isn't a magic bullet to solve your busyness problem.

A tech tip about turning all those articles you never get around to reading into condensed podcasts with Recast.

Some concise advice about why without feedback, we shouldn't be surprised when our employees don't do what we want.

A tech tip about using Scribe to automatically document processes whle you perform them.

Some concise advice about why just making a decision, any decision, is often better than indecision.

The AI For Law Firms program starts this Monday inside of Rosen Institute.

A tech tip about using Microsoft's new Payments add-on for Teams to seamlessly take payments for online calls, consults, and webinars.

Some concise advice about beginning with the end in mind - regardless of whether or not you're still at the beginning - and having a plan for exiting your practice.

A tech tip about how to assess whether you know what you're getting yourself into, or know just enough to cause trouble.

Some concise advice about why making excuses for why things can't be done, or why the particular approach we want to take to our practice is often just letting ourselves off the hook, instead of figuring out a solution to make it happen.

A tech tip about using Gamma.app to automatically create slide decks and websites from a few AI-assisted prompts.

Some concise advice about putting client relationships above all the other priorities in your practice.

A tech tip about an incredible new tool for streamlining your inbox, called "unsubscribing".

Some concise advice about how you can improve your economy, regardless of what's happening with the economy.

A tech tip about three pitfalls to avoid so that you don't let the "great" become the enemy of the "good" and punish your team in the process.

Some concise advice about figuring out what you can afford to spend marketing your services, and how not to go broke spending too much to acquire cases that pay too little.

The deadline for Law Firm Flywheel is today. Stop re-inventing the wheel and build a practice based on systems.

A tech tip about why the latest crop of AI meeting assistants like Otter.ai, Krisp.ai, and FireFlies use fancy technology to tackle a very practical problem.

Some concise advice

Why the Law Firm Flywheel program is the solution to consistency and precision for all of the processes in your practice.

A tech tip about 4 guidelines for technology "picky eaters".

Some concise advice about how to read body language so you can adjust your presentation in real time.

A tech tip about smart notepads and eink tablets and whether or not they make sense for your workflow.

Some concise advice about why a bad law firm partnership is more likely to kill your business than almsot anything else.

A tech tip about the recent advances in noise reduction and audio cleanup tools using AI technology in tools like Krisp.ai, Descript, and Adobe Podcast.

Some concise advice about how we can learn some tricks from annoying sales people and find the communities where our customers are.

A tech tip about consolidating all of the newsletters, articles, podcasts, and youtube videos you consume with MailBrew.

Some concise advice on approaching problems you don't understand in a way that doesn't end with the person you've hired to solve it creating a huge mess.

A tech tip about the ebb and flow of technology and systems in your practice and why you can't have growth without pruning.

Some concise advice about creating a management team that can carry your vision forward better than you can.

A tech tip about using the recent advances in AI to solve your Excel or Google Sheets formula troubles.

Some concise advice on why you should shut up more often.

A tech tip about passkeys - the upcoming replacement for passwords and two factor authenticatoion - what they are, how they work, and how to get started.

Some concise advice about why exit interviews are invaluable for making your law firm a better place.

A tech tip about pricing for the software and services you use in your firm and whether monthly subscriptions or one-time purchases are a better idea.

Some concise advice about why addressing and understanding the fear that comes along with running a law firm is normal and reasonable.

A tech tip about using Rewind.ai and Heyday to track down anything that has come across your screen, regardless of where you saw it.

Some concise advice about why you should just let the best sales people do the selling rather than keep hoping you'll be able to fix the ones who aren't that great.

A tech tip about how to hire a web developer.

Some concise advice on getting feedback so you can not only stop doing the bad things, but start doing the good ones.

A tech tip about taking a peak on what technologies are running on other websites using WhatRuns.

Some concise advice about changes to our podcast, building a community with marketing, and Rosen Institute Insider.

A tech tip about using Google Tag Manager for some outside-the-box functionality on your website.

Some concise advice about being careful about the image you present in your marketing so that you can build a scalable business where clients don't always expect that you will be the one doing the work.

A tech tip about how to spot and plan for inconsistencies and breakdowns in the processes you build at your firm.

Consice advice about why you should take the glass-half-full approach and always be asking yourself, "what's good about this situation?"

A tech tip about using SwapFlo to add a QR code with your contact details to your phone's wallet.

Some concise advice about selling a law firm, making it a valuable proposition, and why it's not as easy as you might hope.

A tech tip about creating a medical id on your phone and securing your digital legacy for data stored with Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

Some concise advice about travel and how to determine where to go, how long to stay, and what to do.