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Crushing Chaos with Law Firm Mentor

Crushing Chaos with Law Firm Mentor

By: Allison C Williams Esq.
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Law Firm Mentor is a business coaching service for solo and small law firm attorneys. We help you grow your revenues, crush chaos in business, and make more money. Take the next step at: lawfirmmentor.net. Join Allison C. Williams, Law Firm Mentor founder and our host, as she shares the systems and strategies that will help you crush chaos, win back your free time, and level up your practice. Be sure to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.

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Episodes
  • ENCORE: Stop the Vanity Networking
    Aug 25 2025

    Let’s talk about a trap I see way too many lawyers fall into: networking without a purpose.

    If you've ever walked out of an event feeling like you did something but still ended up with no real business to show for it, then this episode is for you. It's not that you're doing it wrong, it's that you're probably doing it without a plan. And that’s what I call vanity networking.

    In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down what vanity networking actually looks like, why it doesn’t get results, and most importantly, how to network like a real business owner with a real strategy.

    Listen now and learn:

    • The biggest mistake lawyers make when they network (and how to avoid it)
    • How to walk into any event with a simple, effective plan
    • Who you should actually be talking to (hint: not just other lawyers)
    • The one thing most people forget to do after events that kills their ROI
    • How to follow up without it feeling awkward or forced

    Networking doesn’t have to be a waste of time, and it definitely doesn’t have to be awkward. When you show up with intention, the results will follow.

    Tune in now for more.


    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Go to every event with a plan (02:52)

    Target people with purpose (05:34)

    Don’t waste your time (07:29)


    Additional Resources:

    ⚡ [Free Training] 5 steps to never stop growing: https://lawfirmmentor.net/go/

    ⭐ Connect with us on socials:

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor/

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law_firm_mentor/

    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-firm-mentor-llc/

    Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!

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    11 mins
  • ENCORE: Why Do So Many Professionals Think SEO Is A Hoax?
    Aug 21 2025

    Have you ever wondered if SEO is just a fancy scam?

    If so, you’re not alone. I’ve had more than a few clients ask me if SEO is really worth it, especially when results feel slow, unclear, or just plain nonexistent.

    So in this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I decided to dive into the truth behind search engine optimization: what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many lawyers feel like they’re throwing money into a black hole.

    Spoiler alert: SEO isn’t a hoax. But it can feel like one if no one’s ever broken it down for you in plain English.

    In this episode, I’m discussing:

    • Why SEO takes time (and what’s actually happening behind the scenes)
    • How to tell if your marketing company is delivering real value
    • What makes a website rank well and what tanks it
    • How your firm’s growth goals should shape your SEO strategy
    • The one simple thing you can do today to get clarity on your results

    If you’ve ever felt confused or frustrated with SEO, this episode is going to give you the answers (and confidence) you need.

    Tune in now for more.


    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    What you need to know first (04:21)

    How long does it actually take? (06:13)

    A digital marketing agency’s first job is… (08:21)

    What is adaptation? (15:41)

    When should you get a second opinion? (22:45)

    Let’s talk strategy (25:17)


    Additional Resources:

    ⚡ [Free Training] 5 steps to never stop growing: https://lawfirmmentor.net/go/

    ⭐ Connect with us on socials:

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor/

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law_firm_mentor/

    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-firm-mentor-llc/

    Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!

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    30 mins
  • ENCORE: Defining Roles in Your Law Firm
    Aug 14 2025

    Lawyers, I have a question for you: Are you hiring for the role you need today or the role you’ll need tomorrow?

    It’s a question many law firm owners don’t stop to ask, and it’s one of the biggest reasons they struggle with high turnover, stagnant growth, and constant “emergency hires.”

    In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down the difference between a task list and a job description and why that difference could be the key to building a law firm that grows without you doing all the work.

    Listen in and learn:

    • How a growth-focused job description keeps your team loyal and motivated
    • Why even “static” roles can be designed for advancement
    • The hidden cost of business gaps and how to turn them into profit
    • Why a CEO’s job is to grow work for others, not themselves

    If you want to stop hiring reactively and start building a business that runs profitably without you, this is the episode for you.

    Tune in now!


    Key Takeaways:

    Introduction (00:00)

    Task list vs job description (04:05)

    Hire for tomorrow (07:19)

    Cover your gaps (09:58)

    Allocate resources like a CEO (17:35)


    Additional Resources:

    ⚡ [Free Training] 5 steps to never stop growing: https://lawfirmmentor.net/go/

    ⭐ Connect with us on socials:

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor/

    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law_firm_mentor/

    Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-firm-mentor-llc/

    Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!

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    22 mins
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