Have you ever found yourself explaining something to a friend for the third time, then stopping in your tracks and thinking, “How the heck can I get through to him?!” We’ve all been there. And it doesn’t just happen outside the office. People have different ways of thinking and processing, so communication hurdles between bosses and employees — or between two team members — are par for the Read More
050 – Implementing EOS with Cesar Quintero
EOS is a fantastic tool that can help businesses of any size align themselves to achieve their goals (it can also help you figure out what those goals are!). Our gest this week, Cesar Quintero, is an EOS implementor and even helped us get EOS up and running here at Spotlight Branding. He joins us to talk about what EOS and how you can get started. To get Cesar's help with implementing EOS in your firm, Read More
3 Steps to Business Success in 2022
Ah, the holidays — the busiest and slowest time of year! Let us guess: Right now, your home life is a chaotic mess of gift buying and party planning, but your office is an oasis of calm before the Jan. 1 storm. If that sounds about right, you’re in luck! You finally have time to step back from the daily grind and look at your firm on a macro level. To succeed in 2022, take these three steps before New Year’s Read More
Take the Stress Out of Holiday Hiring: 3 Ways to Make the Process More Efficient
Hiring is always a nightmare, but 2021 has been a particularly hellish year for the history books. Thanks to the massive labor shortage nationwide, you can’t afford to waste your time on unqualified candidates or bad fits and let the good employees get away. If you’re struggling to separate the wheat from the chaff, try these three efficiencies. 1. Employ specific instructions Be honest: Read More
Team-Building Activities You Might Actually Enjoy
Here’s something that may shock you: Team-building exercises can be fun! Often, a symphony of groans accompanies team-building games, and usually, that’s because activities designed to help you connect with others are either boring or aren’t something that everyone enjoys. As you return to the office, start a hybrid schedule, or continue to work remotely, consider planning the team-building Read More
046 – Keeping Your Employees Engaged with Molly McGrath
As employees all over the country leave their jobs in search of better opportunities, you want to make sure you're doing everything you can to keep your most valuable team members on your payroll. This week, we're joined by Molly McGrath from Hiring & Empowering Solutions to discuss ways you can be a more effective leader at your firm to keep your team engaged and enthusiastic about their jobs. Read More
How to Improve Your Firm During the Holidays – LFMM 394
For many areas of law, the next 6 weeks can be a lot slower than normal. But that doesn't mean there aren't things you can be doing to improve your firm! In this week's episode, we highlight a few key areas to address with your firm in order to start 2022 off on the right foot! Read More
044 – Getting the Most Out of Your Virtual Assistants with Attorney Scott Weavil
This episode is somewhat of a part 2 to episode #41 with Brett Trembly. Attorney Scott Weavile has employed virtual assistants at his firm, and joins us to talk about his experience and the benefits of having virtual assistants working for him. Read More
041 – Hiring Virtual Assistants with Attorney Brett Trembly
For smaller firms, having enough revenue to justify a full or part-time position in house can be difficult. Not only can virtual assistants bridge that gap, but they can also become valuable assets to your business by allowing you to delegate a lot of work that takes up precious billable hours. This week, Marc sits down with Attorney Brett Trembly, founder of Get Staffed Up, to talk about the ins and outs of hiring a Read More
How to Make a Good First Impression on the Phone – LFMM 389
A poor intake system can make or break the success of your firm. This week, our Business Development Manager Jana Eatman takes over to provide some tips on how your receptionist can create a great experience for people calling your firm. Read More
