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Beyond the Legal Pad is a podcast hosted by attorney Laura Cowan, offering insights into creating a fulfilling and balanced legal career. With a focus on estate planning, Laura shares her journey of building a successful virtual practice, launching the Two-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer program, and helping attorneys streamline their practices for more profit and freedom. Whether you’re a lawyer seeking better work-life balance or interested in estate planning, this show provides practical advice, strategies, and inspiration to transform your legal career.
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Beyond the Legal Pad is a podcast hosted by attorney Laura Cowan, offering insights into creating a fulfilling and balanced legal career. With a focus on estate planning, Laura shares her journey of building a successful virtual practice, launching the Two-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer program, and helping attorneys streamline their practices for more profit and freedom. Whether you’re a lawyer seeking better work-life balance or interested in estate planning, this show provides practical advice, strategies, and inspiration to transform your legal career.
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×Episode Summary: In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad , attorney Laura Cowan and host Kevin Rosenquist discuss the importance of building the right team for a law practice. Laura shares insights on hiring staff that align with your lifestyle and values, particularly in a virtual or hybrid work environment. They touch on hiring strategies, delegation, the challenges of managing a team remotely, and the importance of creating a strong, supportive work culture. Timestamps: [00:30-01:03] The challenge of hiring staff in a virtual environment. [01:03-01:49] Key qualities to look for when hiring staff. [01:49-02:25] The importance of compensating staff fairly to retain them. [02:25-03:23] Common mistakes lawyers make when hiring and managing staff. [03:23-04:05] How to avoid bad hiring decisions and build a sustainable team. [04:05-04:54] The importance of treating good hires well and the "hire slow, fire fast" advice. [04:54-06:14] Aligning staff with personal values and business goals. [06:14-07:24] The balance between experience, culture fit, and specific skills when hiring. [07:24-09:06] The role of delegation in creating a balanced law practice. [09:06-10:56] Building a team that functions without micromanagement, especially in a remote work environment. [10:56-13:13] Ensuring staff can handle tasks independently and the importance of trust. [13:13-14:47] How to hire for growth in a practice using flexible systems and automation. [14:47-16:43] Prioritizing skills and experience when hiring, and advice for lawyers hiring their first support staff. [16:43-17:50] The process of hiring and how to use platforms like Upwork to find help. About The Show In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad , attorney Laura Cowan discusses the crucial elements of building a successful law practice, with a focus on aligning staff with personal values, lifestyle, and work flexibility. She emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people, delegating tasks efficiently, and creating a supportive and accountable team. With insights into hiring strategies, delegation tips, and the challenges of virtual work environments, Laura shares valuable advice for lawyers aiming to build a sustainable, balanced practice that allows them to focus on what matters most.…
Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad , Laura Cowan and Kevin Rosenquist discuss why chasing the million-dollar law firm dream might not be the best path for every attorney. Laura emphasizes the importance of focusing on profitability, streamlined systems, and creating a balanced, fulfilling practice rather than solely pursuing high revenue. She shares insights from her Two-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer program, teaching attorneys how to build successful estate planning practices while maintaining time for family, hobbies, and personal growth. The episode provides actionable advice for attorneys on redefining success, charging what they're worth, and designing a practice that supports both their professional and personal lives. Timestamps: [00:00-00:30] Introduction to the episode and topic [00:30-01:22] The allure and drawbacks of the million-dollar dream [01:22-03:12] Why revenue is not the same as profit [03:12-05:03] Building a meaningful and flexible law practice [05:03-07:40] Scaling your firm sustainably and the importance of systems [07:40-11:10] Embracing balance, charging your worth, and using automation [11:10-14:16] Why high revenue practices can lead to chaos and stress [14:16-16:49] Laura’s advice for lawyers under pressure to build large practices About The Show Beyond the Legal Pad with attorney Laura Cowan is a podcast dedicated to helping lawyers create fulfilling, sustainable practices while living balanced, rewarding lives. Laura shares insights and strategies for building profitable law firms without the stress and burnout often associated with traditional legal practices. With a focus on estate planning, entrepreneurship, and work-life integration, each episode offers practical advice, inspiration, and tools to help lawyers thrive both professionally and personally.…
Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad , attorney Laura Cowan dives into the challenges and limitations of the traditional billable hour model for lawyers and entrepreneurs. Laura shares her insights into transitioning to a flat-fee model, highlighting its benefits for both attorneys and clients. She explains how value-based pricing not only improves work-life balance but also fosters transparency and trust in client relationships. Along the way, Laura and co-host Kevin Rosenquist discuss tools, strategies, and the role of automation and AI in streamlining legal practice. Timestamps: [00:31-02:16] Why the billable hour doesn’t work and the advantages of flat fees in estate planning. [02:17-03:53] Challenges and strategies for implementing a flat-fee model. [03:54-05:28] Systematizing processes to streamline estate planning practice. [05:29-07:40] Tools and software for automation and workflow efficiency. [07:41-08:23] The benefits of automation and maintaining the human touch in estate planning. [08:24-10:42] AI’s role in legal practice: enhancements, not replacements. [10:43-11:31] Consistent revenue with flat fees: transitioning off the “cash flow roller coaster.” [11:32-14:12] Steps for moving away from billable hours and embracing value-based pricing. [14:13-15:21] How flat fees improve client relationships and attorney quality of life. About The Show Beyond the Legal Pad with attorney Laura Cowan is a podcast dedicated to helping lawyers transform their practices into efficient, client-focused businesses. Laura brings her expertise in estate planning and her passion for creating streamlined, lifestyle-driven law practices. Through engaging conversations and actionable advice, she empowers attorneys to break free from the billable hour, implement flat fee models, and use innovative tools to achieve work-life balance and consistent revenue.…
Episode Summary In this episode of Beyond the Legal Pad , Laura Cowan discusses the transformative journey of creating a sustainable and profitable estate planning practice. Starting with her story of launching a practice from scratch, Laura shares her strategies for achieving work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of delegation, building a strong team, and adopting virtual workflows post-COVID. The episode covers the essentials of estate planning, the ACE method (Attracting, Closing, Executing), and effective marketing techniques like hosting community workshops. Laura also introduces her upcoming book, Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution , offering insights for lawyers seeking fulfillment without abandoning their legal careers. Timestamps: [00:00-00:30] Introduction to Laura Cowan and Beyond the Legal Pad . [00:31-01:43] Laura’s journey to launching a seven-figure estate planning practice. [01:44-03:39] Impact of COVID-19 on legal practices and work-life balance. [03:40-05:04] The ACE framework: Attracting, Closing, and Executing. [05:05-06:35] The importance of having a team and starting with an assistant. [06:36-08:26] Why estate planning is ideal for a lifestyle-focused practice. [08:27-10:19] Marketing strategies: Educational workshops and community outreach. [10:20-12:37] Effective client consultations and converting leads into clients. [12:38-14:00] The Two-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer Program overview. [14:01-15:15] Personal habits for maintaining balance and productivity. [15:16-16:40] Laura’s book, Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution , and its mission. About The Show Beyond the Legal Pad is a podcast hosted by attorney Laura Cowan, offering insights into creating a fulfilling and balanced legal career. With a focus on estate planning, Laura shares her journey of building a successful virtual practice, launching the Two-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer program, and helping attorneys streamline their practices for more profit and freedom. Whether you're a lawyer seeking better work-life balance or interested in estate planning, this show provides practical advice, strategies, and inspiration to transform your legal career.…
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