Building a successful law practice is a lot easier when you focus on the right things. And that’s exactly how attorney Elise Buie built a thriving practice that’s both financially lucrative and immensely enjoyable. In this episode she shares her top three secrets to massive success.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Building a successful law practice with controllable elements and technology
- Importance of self-reflection and personal responsibility in legal practice
- Utilizing AI and technology to streamline law firm operations
- Effective delegation and outsourcing for solo and small firms
- Emphasis on stoic principles and focusing on the process over results
- Practical strategies for implementing SOPs and boosting productivity
Resources from this Episode
- Elise Buie Family Law (website)
- The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge, Carlos Casteneda
- Relentless Solution Focus: Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance, by Dr. Jason Selk
- Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect, Will Guidara
- Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live), Eve Rodsky
- Joey Vitale’s Skybreaker website (helps lawyers find overseas VAs)
General Resources
- Click for a list of the Best Tech Tools for Lawyers
- Subscribe to: The 80/20 Principle
- Check out my Law Firm Systems Intensive
- Join: ‘80/20 Inner Circle‘ (valuable business insights for small firm owners)
- Read: The 80/20 Principle: The Secret of Achieving More with Less, by Richard Koch
- Get my new email course: ChatGPT for Lawyers (it’s free)
- Check out my Law Practice Assessment if you want to improve your practice. (answer a few questions and then get specific recommendations for improvement in 5 key areas).
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