Welcome to a special edition of The Law Firm Blueprint podcast! Today, Jay Ruane is joined by Moshe Amsel, the mastermind behind The Law Firm Growth Summit, to discuss the inspiration and purpose behind his event. Moshe delves into the origins of the summit, and shares how his desire to help law firm owners led to the creation of an event focused exclusively on the business side of law practice. He explains the challenges faced in organizing such a comprehensive event and the immense value it...

In the episode, Jay, Seth, and John Fisher highlight the challenges of scaling, including predicting staffing needs, maintaining company culture, and implementing efficient systems and processes. They stress the importance of being prepared for potential pivots in career goals and building a law firm that is attractive to potential buyers, should the need arise. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the importance of introspection, aligning business decisions with personal values, and...

In this episode, Seth and Jay dive deep into the complexities of hiring, especially when faced with exceptional candidates. Join the duo as they discuss the dilemma of choosing between a standout applicant and continuing the interview process with other candidates. With anecdotes and insights from their own experiences, the pair explores the importance of assessing not just skills, but also traits and cultural alignment. From the pitfalls of hiring solely based on experience to strategies for...

Join Seth Price, Jay Ruane, and special guest Michael McCready on the newest episode of The Law Firm Blueprint to discuss Michael’s firm growth and how he has become a regional juggernaut in the PI space. In the episode Michael dives deep into scaling a law firm and creating a thriving culture. From humble beginnings, Michael shares his journey of building a successful law practice over the past 25 years. He discusses the essential steps of becoming a great lawyer, mastering client...

In this episode, Ben Gideon and Taylor Asen join Seth to detail some of the benefits and hardships of starting a new firm midway through a law career. While they were able to pump more financial capital into the firm and get it off the ground perhaps faster than someone fresh out of law school, they also had to navigate their own families, putting their kids through college, and building a new culture in their firm. They discuss an annual retreat they established to aid in the process of...

📜In this video, Seth Price and Jay Ruane provide expert advice regarding impressions on your end user and saving money as a law firm owner. No matter where you are in the growth of your law firm, this episode has valuable information for you. After the pair discuss graphic design and leaving positive impressions on your end user, Seth and Jay navigate the complex terrain of fiscal responsibility within law firms. In particular, the pair address the challenge of reconciling varying spending...

On this episode, Seth Price and Jay Ruane host Special Guest Jordan Ostroff to discuss the release of his new book, Love Your Law Firm. This episode focuses on how to define success separately from just profit. Jordan chooses to run his firm with a structure that allows him to be happy and enjoy his life. For example, rather than work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, he instead has time for family, networking, higher level business decisions! #lawfirmgrowth #loveyourlawfirm #jordanostroff...

On this episode, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss when to utilize outside vendors vs. hiring in-house employees for services needed to run your firm such as bookkeeping, intake, marketing, videography, and more! Jay hates it when Seth says “it depends,” to answer questions like these, but as is the case with many entrepreneurial endeavors, it truly does depend. The duo agree that there are different circumstances that would cause a firm owner to hire vs outsource, such as finances, quality...

On this episode, Seth and Jay discuss how hiring a “utility player” in your firm who can fill in multiple roles is an important part of building up redundancies in your firm. When done right, the firm owner is not always on call if someone in a key role suddenly calls out.  Seth discusses how he believes the younger generation’s constant exposure to video content and social media will likely be found to be tied to higher anxiety levels. They also analyze how Seth almost moved BluShark to the...

In this insightful video, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss what to do when the systems you have in place fail to prevent disaster. From streamlining your procedures to training your staff properly, these legal experts share valuable insights and tips for success when scaling your firm. They use an example from Jay’s firm this week where a lawyer was assigned to a case outside of his expertise, resulting in disaster. Because of this situation, they delve into the importance of building a...

On this edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss Ruane Attorney’s potential search for a second Sales Attorney as a contingency plan to take the burden off of one of his longtime employees. They go over the best ways to vet potential employees, and how to hire as a business owner with the intent of expanding a department rather than firing and replacing an employee. Jay expresses how he wants to build up his team for a potential firm exit down the line, and Seth...

On this edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth Price and Jay Ruane discuss Ruane Attorney’s potential search for new intake software. The pair discuss when new software might be the right move and expand the discussion for other firms looking to experiment with new tools.  Jay leads the conversation with his own personal experiences. His firm has a software that works well, but with the amount of new leads his firm is seeing, he is curious to find if there is anything new out there that...

On this week’s edition of The Law Firm Blueprint, Seth and Jay discuss starting a firm on your own. Together, the pair reminisce about the origins of Price Benowitz and Ruane Attorneys in order to give advice to current upstart firms. They dive into topics such as where to focus your marketing budget, the importance of having a plan in place before starting your firm, and strategies for moving into a practice area that you want to be in. Plus, the duo discuss the current state of their firms...

🌟 Episode Highlights 🌟 In this episode, you'll get a seat at the table where Seth and Jay share their personal experiences and strategies concerning the fiscal health of their firms. Here's what you can look forward to: - Financial Clean-Up: Seth Price discusses the critical practice of financial decluttering to identify potential issues before they snowball. - Lending and Investing: Jay reveals his considerations for reinvesting in the firm versus seeking external return opportunities. -...

On the first Law Firm Blueprint episode of 2024, Seth and Jay discuss a gamut of topics including Seth’s love for the NTL conference, and when (or when not to!) expand into new practice areas. Additionally, Seth and Jay discuss how they are in a hiring frenzy and the challenges associated with receiving many qualified applicants that they must manage. The pair also discuss how to approach employees giving notice, and the proper timetables for both bringing someone new into your firm as well...

📈 Scaling Your Practice Intelligently Join Seth Price and Jay Ruane as they dissect the complex relationship between expanding a law firm and maintaining quality staff. They passionately discuss the necessity of balancing revenue with hiring, fostering a culture that aligns with personal goals, and how the freeze of winter can reshape the way we consider remote work and maternity leave policies. Get valuable insights on how to scale your firm while keeping firm values and employee...

🎧 New episode alert! Jay Ruane, CEO of The Criminal Mastermind, and Seth Price from Blu Shark Digital and Price Benowitz, dive into some deep discussions in the latest episode - 11.24.23 The Law Firm Blueprint podcast. Listen in as they tackle the potential repercussions of turning off paid advertising, the exhaustion of lawyers, and the impact on their efficacy, and the idea of grooming attorneys for case intake. Plus, they share their insights on leveraging credit cards for travel, annual...

🎙️ Exciting news! In the latest episode of the Law Firm Blueprint Podcast, Jay Ruane and Seth Price discuss their newly released book and share valuable insights on law firm growth and success. 📚 Key Takeaways from Episode: 1️⃣ The Power of a Book: Discover the impact of publishing a book on personal branding and visibility within your community. 2️⃣ Building a Strong Team: Gain insights on when and how to make strategic hires to scale your law firm effectively. 3️⃣ Finding the Right...

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ 🔥 In this week's episode of The Law Firm Blueprint Podcast, Jay Ruane and Seth Price dive into some fascinating topics about the legal profession and scaling your law firm. You don't want to miss this one! 🔥 📌 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Importance of Community Support: Seth highlights the value of community support in the legal profession. He recounts a story of how the help and advice of a person named Mario Godoy closed a loop for his firm. Being a part of a...

We have a jam-packed show with a range of topics to delve into. We'll be exploring the importance of teamwork in building a successful law practice, especially with only ten weeks left in the year. Dive into the world of Pi context lawyers working fervently to solve cases and wrap them up before the year comes to a close. Join us as we navigate the busy holiday season for criminal lawyers and discover how they ramp up during Halloween through New Year's. Stay tuned for an...

Part 1: Introduction to the Law Firm Blueprint (00:07 - 00:13) Jay Ruane introduces himself as the CEO of Ruane Attorneys and the leader of the Criminal Mastermind coaching program. Part 2: Checking in with Seth (00:26 - 01:30) Seth discusses the progress of his week, mentioning both positive and challenging aspects. Seth brings up the topic of creating mid-level management and the importance of having the right leadership in place. Part 3: Making Structural Changes to the Firm (03:31 -...

In this episode Seth and Jay talk about the need for call tracking on your website, and if you even need it at all.

In this episode they discuss how more firms are adopting AI, indoctrinating culture as soon as you hire and being intentional in setting aside time for reading business books and magazines. How to do events for your firm especially when you have remote workers AND a new generation of employees that don't like those types of events.

In this episode, Seth and Jay discuss how to envision what you will need for space in 2030 as you think about long term leases and Jay asks if you can follow the medical industry model and segment your staff into defined roles to minimize a lawyer's involvement in the representation.

Lets talk about the storm Jay has just weathered in his office and how a strong culture helped it thrive afterwards!