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Discover how some of the most successful and entrepreneurial real-life solo lawyers and law firm owners—like you—are overcoming the same real-world challenges you may be experiencing in your own law firm. Listen and learn from real-life interviews conducted by your host, RJon Robins. RJon is the founder and CEO of How to Manage, which has helped over 9,000 business owners find and fix the problems that keep them stuck and transform their law practices into thriving, profitable law businesses.
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From The Vault

Grow Into Your Success

"Big reason why some of you don't yet have a million dollar business [...] is because you're terrified of having the thing you say you want, because you've got to grow into being that person."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson, RJon challenges How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members to examine their relationship with success. He reveals how many entrepreneurs sabotage their growth by seeking validation rather than creating value. RJon further explains why true success requires personal growth in order to grow a successful business. This episode provides insights for law firm owners ready to transform themselves into leaders capable of handling the success they desire.

Let's go to the vault!

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November 18, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

How to Become a Profitable Person

"We're here to talk about being a profitable person. We're not here to talk about having a profitable law firm. A profitable law firm is going to show up as a by-product of making the decision to be a profitable person."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this second lesson from the January 2019 Live Quarterly Meeting, RJon explains what it truly means to be a profitable person with How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members. Profitable people think and act differently. They defend their boundaries and honor commitments. They live by their values and also generously share their gifts with others. Most importantly, RJon reveals why personal transformation must precede business success.

RJon's powerful insights challenge law firm owners to examine their own behaviors and embrace the mindset shifts necessary for true transformation.

Let's go to the vault!

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November 11, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

Behaviors of Unprofitable People

"Unprofitable people say yes to everyone. Profitable people say no to most people."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson, RJon delivers an unfiltered examination of what separates profitable people from unprofitable people with How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members. He shares his personal transformation from struggling lawyer to successful entrepreneur. He challenges law firm owners to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves. This includes examining their behaviors, thinking patterns, and decision-making processes.

RJon breaks down how unprofitable people avoid responsibility, make excuses, and surround themselves with others who reinforce their limiting beliefs. He contrasts that with how profitable people make commitments, honor their word, and take decisive action.

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November 4, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

Creating Aligned Teams

"Teams win together. Teams lose together. Teams understand the rules of the game they're playing."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson, RJon challenges law firm owners to step outside their comfort zone and reexamine what it truly means to build an effective team. He pushes beyond conventional employee-employer relationships to explore how understanding personal motivations, setting clear objectives and connections between individual and organizational goals transforms law firms.

Key Takeaways:
1. Why understanding individual motivations requires stepping outside traditional management approaches
2. How to create an environment where team members feel safe to grow
3. The importance of frequent communication about goals and alignment
4. Building bridges between personal success and organizational mission

This episode provides insight to law firm owners ready to adopt a more actionable management style to create truly aligned teams.

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

October 28, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

Be A Leader Worth Following

"Leadership is a relationship. It is a relationship between those who aspire to lead and those who choose to follow."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson from the October 2019 Live Quarterly Meeting, RJon explores the essence of leadership with How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members. He discusses creating an environment that fosters engagement and initiative among staff, and self-reflection on leadership motivation and collaborative goals . He challenges the misconception that leaders are born and encourages law firm owners to embrace their desire to lead.

Key Takeaways
1. How to align your vision with your team's goals
2. The importance of creating conditions for employee engagement
3. Why understanding employee's self-interest is a valuable component of leadership
4. The personal and professional benefits of effective leadership

RJon's candid insights provide a powerful framework for law firm owners to develop their leadership skills and create high-performance teams.

Let's go to the vault!

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October 21, 2024
2 min read
From The Vault

Why You Should Hire Professionals

"This is the difference between having a law firm that's run by rank amateurs versus a law firm that's run by actual trained, experienced, engaged, empowered professionals."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson from the October 2019 Live Quarterly Meeting, RJon explores the importance of hiring qualified professionals for key roles in your law firm. He reviews the qualifications of a professional legal administrator and challenges law firm owners to compare their own skills, time, and interest in performing legal administration tasks. He further illustrates this point by talking through his experience as his own bookkeeper versus working with a professional bookkeeper.

Key Takeaways:
1. Optimal timing for hiring a professional legal administrator
2. Essential skills and qualifications to look for in a legal administrator
3. How to assess your own performance in administrative roles
4. The exponential impact of hiring professionals vs. doing it yourself

RJon's candid insights provide a powerful framework for law firm owners to elevate their business from "amateur hour" to professional operations capable of substantial growth.

Let's go to the vault!

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

October 14, 2024
2 min read
From The Vault

Unlock Law Firm Growth

"So one of the biggest mistakes that we see law firms make is they hire helpers, instead of hiring replacements."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson from the October 2019, RJon shares insights on strategic hiring practices, leadership, and staff empowerment.

Key Takeaways
1. Common hiring mistakes and how to avoid them
2. The importance of being a leader worth following
3. Practical approaches to empower employees

RJon's candid advice provides a framework for law firm owners to transform their businesses and achieve extraordinary growth.

Let's go to the vault!

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

October 7, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

Get Out Of Your Own Way

"You have to become who you want to become before you get to have what you want to have."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this dynamic Q&A session from the 50th Live Quarterly Meeting, RJon engages with How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members. They discuss the practical application of recent lessons on business milestones, mindset, and the importance of a strategic calendar. RJon challenges law firm owners to think differently, see opportunities around them, and become the person capable of owning the business they envision. His candid insights provide a framework for personal and professional transformation.

Let's go to the vault!

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

September 30, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

How To Prioritize Your Strategic Calendar

"I'm trying to enroll you in this strategic lifestyle. A lifestyle of strategic thinking, strategic decision making, so you start to live life on your terms."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson, RJon guides How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members through a powerful calendar exercise. When law firm owners approach their calendar strategically, they are better able to focus on what matters most in their life and business. To achieve this, RJon presents a layered strategic method for calendar management starting with personal priorities, followed by structured business routines, strategic projects, commitments, and day-to-day tasks. RJon's insights provide a practical framework for law firm owners to take control of their time and prioritize what truly matters in both life and business.

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

September 23, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

The Strategic Mindset of Entrepreneurial Law Firm Owners

"What's your theory for what you can accomplish with the time, the money, the resources that you have available to you right now?"

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this continuing lesson from the 50th Live Quarterly Meeting, RJon explores the strategic mindset that sets entrepreneurial law firm owners apart. He begins by sharing the evolution of his business strategy for How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm. He focuses on the importance of constantly revising theories about ideal clients, market conditions, and service delivery.

RJon challenges law firm owners to think like entrepreneurs by developing and testing theories about their future preferences and client needs. He stresses that success comes from taking action on these theories and not just planning or talking about them. RJon's insights provide law firm owners with a path towards cultivating a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset that drives actionable business growth.

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

September 16, 2024
2 min read
From The Vault

Go All In: Decide, Execute, Repeat

"Are you going to settle for feel good recycled tactics, or are you going to step up and execute an original strategy?"

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

In this lesson from the 50th Live Quarterly Meeting, RJon reflects on the journey of building How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm. He shares insights on what it truly means to play all in and that success doesn't require money, credit, or connections. What it does require is a decision to commit fully and execute (repeatedly) on that decision.

RJon challenges members to stop making excuses and start taking decisive action to create the life they deserve.

Let's go to the vault!

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Turn the lessons in this episode into an actionable growth plan for your business with the FREE 5-Week Business Plan Bootcamp. https://htm.live/bootcamp

September 9, 2024
1 min read
From The Vault

Accountability and Action: The True Drivers of Law Firm Success

"Just keep in mind, this isn't about what you learn, this isn't about what you know. Success is about what you do...Don't sit around saying, I need to know how everything works before you just start doing things. Just start doing things."

Welcome inside the vault. This is a collection of previously unreleased lessons from eight-figure entrepreneurial mastermind RJon Robins. And in case you didn't see the warning label – this content can be explicit and is for serious entrepreneurs only.

RJon begins this lesson summarizing the 7 Main Parts of Every Successful Law Firm with How To MANAGE a Small Law Firm members. This recap from the January 2018 Live Quarterly Meeting serves as a foundation for the broader message of the session. Even though the components of running a law firm are straightforward (as previously detailed in Episodes 17-20 links below), it is consistent execution and ongoing accountability which are key to law firm growth.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The 7 Main Parts of Every Successful Law Firm
  2. Why knowledge alone won't grow your business
  3. The crucial role of external accountability
  4. The importance of continuous action and implementation

RJon concludes the lesson by challenging law firm owners to move beyond mere understanding and into consistent action. Success is about what you do, not just what you know.

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The 7 Main Parts of Every Successful Law Firm Series:
Episode 17: Mindset
Episode 18: Sales & Marketing
Episode 19: Production & People
Episode 20: Physical Plant & Financial Controls

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September 2, 2024
2 min read