Are you a law firm owner? Do you wish there was a resource out there showing you how to save as much money as possible on your taxes? This is the place. If you need help with bookkeeping and tax strategy, let's chat - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal l ...
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Hosted by Law Firm Growth Consultant Dan Warburton, this is the ultimate podcast for law firm owners, partners, MDs and CEOs who want to increase their profits while reducing their workload. You'll gain real, proven industry insights into building a thriving law firm that will enable you to live the lifestyle you deserve.
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Which is more secure, US team member or Philippines team member?
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0:42Which is more secure, US team member or Philippines team member? Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustacco…
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#296: Easy Mode vs. Hard Mode: Positioning Yourself to Win
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25:03Do you ever feel like you're constantly playing life on "hard mode"? Like no matter how much effort you put in, you can't seem to get ahead or achieve the results you want? What if there was a way to flip the script and start playing on "easy mode" instead? By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of what it means to position y…
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106 - How This Law Firm Partner Went from Exhausted Technician to Thriving Business Owner
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35:31Rob started his first firm shortly after he qualified when he was 28 and, as one of his then partners commented, they “had all the confidence of ignorance”. In 2006, Rob set up the first iteration of the Atkins Dellow business with Graham Atkins, his very good friend from law school. They operated under the umbrella of Atkins, with Graham offering …
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Law firm trust account reconciliation in three steps.
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0:56Law firm trust account reconciliation in three steps. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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Why I’m Building My Law Firm Like I’m Going to Sell It.
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1:12Why I’m Building My Law Firm Like I’m Going to Sell It. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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If your law firm isn’t hiring virtually, you’re losing.
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0:49If your law firm isn’t hiring virtually, you’re losing. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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I have bad news - your law firm boss is NEVER retiring.
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0:45I have bad news - your law firm boss is NEVER retiring. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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AI for Law Firms - My First Use Case. Law firm owner with a trust account? Want to know an EASY way to reconcile your account and avoid the big bad bar association? Check out my new guide - Trust Account Reconciliation Made Easy: 3 Simple Steps + a Cheatsheet to Keep You Compliant - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/trustaccount…
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My 2025 goals revealed. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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The legal services not suited for google ads.
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0:44The legal services not suited for google ads. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Depositing earned legal fees in your IOLTA is hurting your business!
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0:44Depositing earned legal fees in your IOLTA is hurting your business! Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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The key to law firm revenue stability. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Why I chose high deductible health insurance.
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0:51Why I chose high deductible health insurance. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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The one thing all law firm goals depend on.
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0:48The one thing all law firm goals depend on. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm owners should NOT link quickbooks and Clio.
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0:46Law firm owners should NOT link quickbooks and Clio. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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#295: Regain Control of Your Firm: Data-Driven Decision Making
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20:37Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a rut with your law firm, desperately wanting to get your hands around your business but not knowing where to start? You're not alone. Many law firm owners struggle with understanding their data, identifying key focus areas, and making the necessary changes to achieve their goals. In this episode, Melissa dives…
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105 - Alex McPherson, Partner & Founder, Ignition Law
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37:40In this episode, we discuss how Alex focused on building a great culture across his firm to scale effectively and profitably past the £5M turnover mark. In this session, we will explore leadership skills in depth and explain why they are so important for any law firm owner looking to build a truly profitable and thriving firm. Any entrepreneurial l…
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Law firm Facebook ads are not good for these types of clients.
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0:47Law firm Facebook ads are not good for these types of clients. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm flat fees should NOT go into your IOLTA account.
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0:45Law firm flat fees should NOT go into your IOLTA account. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I use facebook ads in my law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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My law firm content distribution schedule.
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0:38My law firm content distribution schedule. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm partnerships are generally a bad idea.
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0:48Law firm partnerships are generally a bad idea. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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My law firm goal setting frameworks. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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104 - How to Effectively Partner with Others to Boost Efficiency, Profitability, Compliance and Client Satisfaction
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32:57Hosted on this episode is Grant Sanders, the head of Legal Operations at Stephen Rimmer Solicitors. He has a passion for turning law practice into a well-oiled machine – whilst meeting today’s demanding compliance regulations. In this episode, Grant broke down how effective it is to partner with consultants and other small law firm service provider…
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#294: Before You Expand: Mastering Your Core Services First
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32:45Are you considering expanding your law firm by adding a new practice area? It's a common dilemma faced by many law firm owners looking to grow their business and boost revenue. But is it the right move for your firm at this time? Don't let the allure of a new revenue stream cloud your judgment. Tune in to discover how to approach expansion strategi…
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When is the right time to give a raise in a law firm?
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0:44When is the right time to give a raise in a law firm? Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I use google ads in my estate planning law firm.
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0:46How I use google ads in my estate planning law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I use my law firm profit. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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An easy way to do law firm trust account reconciliation.
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0:46An easy way to do law firm trust account reconciliation. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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103 - The 3 Things You Need to Nurture & Care For to Build a Highly Successful Law Firm
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41:32My next guest is Rhiannon Cambrook-Woods, a Partner and business owner with a history of building and managing law firms over the past 20+ years. Recent personal accolades include success at the Court of Appeal in defamation and a £1.3m recovery against a well-known TV personality. Rhiannon is a Solicitor specialising in litigation, financial dispu…
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#293: Reframe Your Goals: Embrace the Stretch, Not Just the Destination
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21:56Do you ever feel like you're frantically chasing your goals, only to be left deflated when you don't hit them by the deadline? What if the key to sustainable growth lies not in the destination, but in the stretch? In this episode, Melissa dives deeper into the topic of goal-setting and shares some powerful insights that can transform the way you ap…
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An easy way to get referrals without leaving your law firm office.
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0:47An easy way to get referrals without leaving your law firm office. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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My secret to selling more legal services.
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0:41My secret to selling more legal services. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How to pay your kids through your law firm.
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0:46How to pay your kids through your law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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How I find quality VAs for my law firm.
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0:44How I find quality VAs for my law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Law firm owner quickbooks double transaction solution.
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0:45Law firm owner quickbooks double transaction solution. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Great law firm reviews start the moment they sign up for your service.
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0:41Great law firm reviews start the moment they sign up for your service. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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Easy trust bookkeeping for your law firm.
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0:46Easy trust bookkeeping for your law firm. Are you a law firm owner looking for bookkeeping and tax help? Click here to set up a free consultation - https://bigbirdaccounting.com/lawfirms
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#292: Goal Setting Approach for Estate Planning Firms with Maintenance Programs
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32:20Do you have a clear plan for your law firm's growth in 2025? Are you setting the right revenue goals and projections based on your firm's unique circumstances? In this episode, Melissa shares how to approach goal setting and revenue projections in a way that makes sense for your firm. Specifically, she dives into strategies for estate planning firm…
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102 - The Power of Partnerships by Blending Rigour & Value-Based Behaviours
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38:10My guest today, is Paul Khan, Owner at Redholm Consulting, based in sunny Brisbane, Australia - a veteran and pioneer of support and advisory services to law firms. In his 40-year international career he has been a banker, statistician in pharmaceutical consultancy, a magic circle and big 4 growth specialist, and C Suite (including CEO) of a number…
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Law Firm s-corp election is the first strategy, not the last.
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0:45Law Firm s-corp election is the first strategy, not the last. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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An easy tax strategy to employ at the end of the year.
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0:43An easy tax strategy to employ at the end of the year. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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Law firm owner vacations are okay. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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Law firm owners shouldn’t think about bookkeeping and taxes until this moment.
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0:42Law firm owners shouldn’t think about bookkeeping and taxes until this moment. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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S-Corps do NOT deduct the home office on their tax return.
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0:46S-Corps do NOT deduct the home office on their tax return. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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How the lawyers in my firm get max productivity with minimum effort.
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0:43How the lawyers in my firm get max productivity with minimum effort. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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#291: How to Increase the Value of Your Law Firm: Your Biggest Asset with Darren Wurz
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43:31How do you determine what the value of your business is, and how can you think differently to increase the value of your law firm? This topic will strike a chord with lawyers everywhere, but not enough lawyers understand the value of answering these questions, especially when it comes to retiring from or exiting your law firm. To help you start thi…
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Bookkeeping is not hard, and yet there’s a reason we exist.
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0:47Bookkeeping is not hard, and yet there’s a reason we exist. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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101 The 3 Mistakes Law Firm Owners Make that Negatively Impact Firm Growth
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45:00Patrick has spent over 30 years working as a “generalist” company commercial lawyer (both as an assistant and for the last 20 odd years as a partner in four firms in three of which he was Head of Department), primarily dealing with acquisitions and sales of companies and businesses, implementing corporate reorganisations usually for tax planning pu…
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Real estate usually doesn’t give you the tax breaks you want.
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0:46Real estate usually doesn’t give you the tax breaks you want. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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