This is part two of our series on candidates who quit before day one, keep reading for more.

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Last week, I shared with you why some prospective employees will accept a job offer then back down at the last second.

In this week’s episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I break down what exactly you can do about it. I share with you seven strategies you can implement right now to reduce the number of people who vanish after saying yes.

Listen now and learn:

• How to probe for real motivation
• The dangers of long lead times between offer and start
• Why asking directly about counter-offers is a power move
• How to create emotional “stickiness” that keeps people from backing out
• What to do when someone ghosts you

… and so much more.

If you are looking to build a team with integrity, resilience, and commitment, then this is the way to do it!

Tune in now.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Probe motivation early (03:40)

Shorten the gap between offer and start date (09:29)

Create stickiness before the starting date (13:06)

Be direct about counter-offers (15:03)

Accept a certain rate of attrition (23:34)

Strengthen your employer brand (27:17)

Don’t forget to circle back (32:38)

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Most law firm owners are stuck in the grind, drowning in legal research, buried under billing headaches, and constantly putting out fires with client intake. Instead of steering the ship, they’re stuck rowing, exhausted and overwhelmed.

But the truth is, it doesn’t have to stay that way. One tool can change everything: AI.

I know, I know! A lot of people roll their eyes at AI. But here’s the thing: when used right, it’s not just a trend, it’s a game-changer.

AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini work great as virtual collaborators, they can’t do your job, but they can help make it easier.

If you’re drowning in endless research, unsure how to price your services profitably, or constantly troubleshooting problems after they arise, then this is the episode for you.

In it, I’ll be breaking down three game-changing ways AI can help you save time, boost profits, and solve problems before they even happen.

Listen in and learn:

• How AI can save you time (and money)
• Why AI-powered efficiency makes flat fee billing actually profitable
• The hidden power of AI-driven data to troubleshoot intake and conversion issues fast

Are you ready to take your law firm to the next level with AI?

Then tune in now!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Why lawyers are using AI (00:52)

How to use AI to save time with legal research (04:31)

Moving from billable hour to flat fee (11:17)

Use AI predictive coding to troubleshoot issues (17:27)

Additional Resources:

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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!

Have you ever had someone accept your job offer, then bail before day one? Yeah, me too.

It’s one of the most frustrating things I’ve experienced as a law firm owner, and lately, it’s been happening more and more. I used to think it was something I was doing wrong. But when I started reaching out to other law firm owners, from solos to mid-size firms to folks managing entire departments in Big Law, I realized this is a trend that's not just affecting me.

In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I discuss why candidates are backing out after signing offers. I also talk about the emotional, cultural, and psychological shifts that are changing how people think about work, and what it means for those of us doing the hiring.

You’ll hear about:

• Why counter-offers are exploding right now
• The rise of fear, overcommitment, and last-minute FOMO
• How ego, identity, and employee disconnection play into your hiring challenges
• The generational changes no one wants to talk about
• How quiet quitting has been affecting law firms everywhere

… and a lot more.

This is part one of a two-part series, so stay tuned for the second part, coming in a few days.

For now, tune in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

There’s a new trend on the market (02:24)

How counter-offers are changing everything (12:33)

What does job anxiety have to do with this? (16:53)

Let’s talk about FOMO (18:52)

The shift in workplace mentality (24:18)

Generational and cultural shifts (28:28)

People are overselling their dissatisfaction (32:54)

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/

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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!