Randall Ryder's guest appearances

Randall Ryder

Lawyerist Podcast

The Maximum Lawyer Podcast

Erin Levine

Marshall Lichty

Chad Burton

Jack Newton

Jess Birken

Gyi Tsakalakis

Nicole Abboud

Greg Crabtree

Megan Zavieh

Billie Tarascio

Conor Malloy

Mitch Jackson

Rand Fishkin

Jonathan Hawkins

Ryan McKeen

OwlTail

In this episode, Jim, Tyson and Randall Ryder will try to identify bad clients, and explain why it’s a good idea not working with them.As many of solo practicing lawyers, Randall has the “good” struggle of not having enough time to do everything. He’s in a point in which he may need to add an associate or an assistant. He’s having trouble letting things go that he SHOULD let go.Every client is not created equally and there are some clients who really aren’t worth 5 times what your normal fee would be.You can’t bill for waking up on the middle of the night. You can't bill for sitting in front of your computer willing to smash your keyboard because someone isn't listening to you.They’re just not worth it.So, how do you identify those clients? With experience. When somebody calls you and something just doesn’t feels right about what they said, or something about how they’re talking to you just doesn’t feel right, something doesn’t line up; just go with your gut.“I have a great case!”... No you don’t!Bad clients can crowd out good clients, they leave you without energy to deal with new clients or with actual good clients. Re-allocate your resources from all the bad places to good places. Randall’s Tip: You need to stand a lot of time on https://lawyerist.com/ reading a lot of articles. Free information for people who want to go solo.Hacking’s Hack: Google Sites. It allows you to build internal or external facing websites, and you can use it as an intranet. Very easy to use!Tyson’s Tip: A book; “What to Do When it's Your Turn (and it's Always Your Turn)” by Seth Godin. The Domino Project; 1st edition (December 1, 2014). It’s inspirational and motivational. The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm.

In this episode, Jim, Tyson and Randall Ryder will try to identify bad clients, and explain why it’s a good idea not working with them.As many of solo practicing lawyers, Randall has the “good” struggle of not having enough time to do everything. He’s in a point in which he may need to add an associate or an assistant. He’s having trouble letting things go that he SHOULD let go.Every client is not created equally and there are some clients who really aren’t worth 5 times what your normal fee would be.You can’t bill for waking up on the middle of the night. You can't bill for sitting in front of your computer willing to smash your keyboard because someone isn't listening to you.They’re just not worth it.So, how do you identify those clients? With experience. When somebody calls you and something just doesn’t feels right about what they said, or something about how they’re talking to you just doesn’t feel right, something doesn’t line up; just go with your gut.“I have a great case!”... No you don’t!Bad clients can crowd out good clients, they leave you without energy to deal with new clients or with actual good clients. Re-allocate your resources from all the bad places to good places. Randall’s Tip: You need to stand a lot of time on <a href="https://lawyerist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://lawyerist.com/</a> reading a lot of articles. Free information for people who want to go solo.Hacking’s Hack: Google Sites. It allows you to build internal or external facing websites, and you can use it as an intranet. Very easy to use!Tyson’s Tip: A book; “What to Do When it's Your Turn (and it's Always Your Turn)” by Seth Godin. The Domino Project; 1st edition (December 1, 2014). It’s inspirational and motivational. The Maximum Lawyer Podcast. Partner up, and maximize your firm.

Episode 23 ft. Randall Ryder: The Bad Clients You Don’t Take will be the Best Money You Never Made

This week, Sam talks with solo practitioner Randall Ryder about what it is like to go out on your own when you have no safety net.

This week, Sam talks with solo practitioner Randall Ryder about what it is like to go out on your own when you have no safety net.

#78: Going Solo When You're the Sole Breadwinner, with Randall Ryder