The 80/20 Principle

with Ernie the Attorney

The 80/20 Principle

with Ernie the Attorney

Simplify Tech & Gain More Freedom

Concrete advice for simplifying technology to streamline workflows, attract better clients, and gain more freedom.

What Listeners Say

“Ernie’s approach is to explain an issue — software, hardware, marketing, for example — and then tell you what he has done or would do. He is the uncommon guide who actually says “do this.” I appreciate his candor, easy going manner and succinctness.”

“Each episode is like a masterclass, grounded in business theory/best practices and filtered through Ernie’s practical, instructional, attainable, and often entertaining filter. His sincere interest and capability in helping solo and small firm attorneys is readily apparent from a first time listen.” 

“Ernie provides both the high level perspective that helps you see the bigger picture, and the simple action steps to help you create the practice you want.” 

Most Recent Episodes

Gavel Exec AI for lawyers

December 9, 2025

Gavel Exec: AI Copilot for Legal Drafting

AI and the future of law

November 25, 2025

AI is a consensus machine (and here’s why that’s good for some lawyers)

Clio Conference 2025

November 4, 2025

AI, ClioCon, and the Future of Law: What Lawyers Need to Know Now

Smartphone-Powered Law Firm

October 14, 2025

Inside the Smartphone-Powered Law Firm (with Elise Buie)

Smartphone-Powered Law Firm

September 16, 2025

Email is the Most Under-leveraged Marketing Channel for Lawyers (with Tyler Cook)

law firm SOP manuals

September 9, 2025

Why law firm SOP manuals are now obsolete (because of AI)

New Rules of SEO

August 26, 2025

The New Rules of SEO for Lawyers in the Age of AI (with Megan Hargroder)

The Release of GPT-5

August 12, 2025

The Release of GPT-5 and How to Escape the Vortex of Bad Information

Protecting Client Data

July 15, 2025

Protecting Client Data in the Age of AI

Direct Mail Marketing for Lawyers: Insights from Wilson Zehr

June 17, 2025

Direct Mail Marketing for Lawyers: Insights from Wilson Zehr

June 4, 2025

Tech-Driven Insights from Solo Lawyer Lee Rudin

A Lawyer's Guide to ChatGPT

May 20, 2025

Mastering AI: A Lawyer’s Guide to ChatGPT

AI assistant for Lawyers

May 6, 2025

Wisper Flow: The Best AI Assistant for Lawyers

Revamping Legal Research

April 15, 2025

Revamping Legal Research – The AI Advantage for Solo & Small Firms

Magnetic Memory

April 1, 2025

Improve Your Memory using Proven Techniques (with Anthony Metivier)

Subscription Based Legal Services

March 18, 2025

Subscription Pricing for Transactional Lawyers (with Mathew Kerbis)