Are you a law firm owner? Do you wish there was a resource out there showing you how to save as much money as possible on your taxes? This is the place. If you need help with bookkeeping and tax strategy, let's chat - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal l ...
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Hosted by Law Firm Growth Consultant Dan Warburton, this is the ultimate podcast for law firm owners, partners, MDs and CEOs who want to increase their profits while reducing their workload. You'll gain real, proven industry insights into building a thriving law firm that will enable you to live the lifestyle you deserve.
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How to pay your kids through your law firm.
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#292: Goal Setting Approach for Estate Planning Firms with Maintenance Programs
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Do you have a clear plan for your law firm's growth in 2025? Are you setting the right revenue goals and projections based on your firm's unique circumstances? In this episode, Melissa shares how to approach goal setting and revenue projections in a way that makes sense for your firm. Specifically, she dives into strategies for estate planning firm…
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How I find quality VAs for my law firm.
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Law firm owner quickbooks double transaction solution.
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Great law firm reviews start the moment they sign up for your service.
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Easy trust bookkeeping for your law firm.
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102 - The Power of Partnerships by Blending Rigour & Value-Based Behaviours
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Mt guest today, is Paul Khan, Owner at Redholm Consulting, based in sunny Brisbane, Australia - a veteran and pioneer of support and advisory services to law firms. In his 40-year international career he has been a banker, statistician in pharmaceutical consultancy, a magic circle and big 4 growth specialist, and C Suite (including CEO) of a number…
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Law Firm s-corp election is the first strategy, not the last.
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An easy tax strategy to employ at the end of the year.
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Law firm owner vacations are okay. Want more law firm owner tax and wealth building strategies? Subscribe to my free newsletter - https://bigbirdaccounting.activehosted.com/f/1
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Law firm owners shouldn’t think about bookkeeping and taxes until this moment.
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S-Corps do NOT deduct the home office on their tax return.
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How the lawyers in my firm get max productivity with minimum effort.
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#291: How to Increase the Value of Your Law Firm: Your Biggest Asset with Darren Wurz
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How do you determine what the value of your business is, and how can you think differently to increase the value of your law firm? This topic will strike a chord with lawyers everywhere, but not enough lawyers understand the value of answering these questions, especially when it comes to retiring from or exiting your law firm. To help you start thi…
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Bookkeeping is not hard, and yet there’s a reason we exist.
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101 The 3 Mistakes Law Firm Owners Make that Negatively Impact Firm Growth
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Patrick has spent over 30 years working as a “generalist” company commercial lawyer (both as an assistant and for the last 20 odd years as a partner in four firms in three of which he was Head of Department), primarily dealing with acquisitions and sales of companies and businesses, implementing corporate reorganisations usually for tax planning pu…
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Real estate usually doesn’t give you the tax breaks you want.
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#290: Small Wins and Progress: Reflecting on The Past Year
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Sometimes, looking back over the past 12 months leads to self-criticism and a sense of disappointment, not allowing you to see the small wins that have made this year a success. If you look back over 2024 and can’t shake that voice of self-criticism, this episode is for you. It’s easy to lose sight of how far you’ve come, especially when there are …
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#289: Your Mental Health, Curiosity, Self-Compassion, and Parts Work with Jenny Jacobsen
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Have you ever felt like you're riding the line between feeling good and feeling down, but not quite tipping over into full-blown depression? As a high-achieving law firm owner, it's easy to get caught up in the drive to succeed and push yourself to the limit, often at the cost of your own well-being. In this episode, Melissa sits down with her ther…
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How to Get Started Fast with Your New Bookkeeper
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#288: Hard-Won Wisdom: 8 Lessons Learned from Members and Clients
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Do you ever feel like you intellectually understand a lesson, but haven't truly learned or implemented it? In this episode, Melissa shares eight hard-won lessons from law firm owners that have been game-changers for their businesses. These are not just quippy truths, but real experiences that have forever changed the way these owners operate. Join …
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Your Tax Strategist Should be Excited About Your Ideas
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Simple end of year tax strategy. Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Bookkeeping for Your New Business Car Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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End of Year Tax Strategy Everyone Should Use.
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#287: The Keys to Work-Life Balance: Lessons from the Monday Map Process with Drew Hickey
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Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions at work, never quite making progress despite working long hours? Do you struggle to find a sense of calm and control over your time and results? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Drew Hickey, a Mastery Group member and Monday Map Power Hour facilitator who has experienced a profound …
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#286: From 65 to 28-Hour Workweeks: Strategies for Scaling Back with Lauren Davis
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As a law firm owner, it's easy to fall into the trap of working long hours and neglecting other important areas of your life. And if, like so many other lawyers, you’re looking for a way to achieve better work-life balance, you’re in luck. This week, Melissa is joined by Lauren Davis, a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Virg…
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Depreciation Schedule for Luxury Vehicles Under 6,000 lbs
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Depreciation Schedule for Luxury Vehicles Under 6,000 lbs Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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End of the Year Tax Advice Reminder. Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Why CPAs Aren’t the Best Tax Advisors Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Trump’s Election and Your Income Taxes - Should You Worry?
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Trump’s Election and Your Income Taxes - Should You Worry? Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Vehicle Depreciation Rules in Under 60 Seconds.
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Vehicle Depreciation Rules in Under 60 Seconds. Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Why I’ll Never Have a True Law Firm Partner.
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Business Owner Health Insurance Tax Hack.
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#285: The Importance of Self-Awareness and Intentionality in Combating Exhaustion
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Feeling exhausted as the holidays approach? You’re not alone. While some level of exhaustion is normal, different types of exhaustion require different remedies. Tune in to discover the difference between harmful and beneficial exhaustion, learn practical tips for restoring the nervous system and cognitive function, and understand the importance of…
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Fancy Bookkeeping Platforms Don’t Guarantee Success
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Fancy Bookkeeping Platforms Don’t Guarantee Success Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Don’t Wait Until April to Know Your Income Tax Obligations
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Don’t Wait Until April to Know Your Income Tax Obligations Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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Law Firm Car Write-Off Title Requirements
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Law Firm Car Write-Off Title Requirements Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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#284: Set Your Law Firm Up for Success in 2025: Two Key Areas to Focus on Now
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Are you ready to make 2025 your best year yet as a law firm owner? In the midst of holiday celebrations and all the things that come with this exciting time of the year, the key to success lies in being proactive and setting yourself up for a strong start. And in this episode, Melissa shares two crucial areas to focus on now that will pay dividends…
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Business Vehicle Depreciation 101 in 2024
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Law Firm Trust Account Accounting Reminder
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An easy way to know if you have a bad bookkeeper.
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A common TINY law firm bookkeeping mistake costing you thousands.
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Instagram photo opps will not justify a write-off.
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2024-10-10 - Instagram photo opps will not justify a write-off Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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How to Write Off a Car Lease Down Payment.
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S-corp reasonable comp and the 60-40 rule.
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S-corp reasonable comp and the 60-40 rule. Ever met anyone that LIKES their bookkeeper? Our clients love us. Why? We save money AND provide great service. To learn more click the link - https://bigbirdaccounting.com
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#283: Team Performance: Why Lowering Targets Isn’t the Solution
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If you ever find yourself doubting your team's ability to hit your firm's revenue goals, you’re not alone. Many law firm owners struggle with this, but the truth is, lowering your targets is not the answer. Listen in this week to discover how to identify the real reasons your team may not be following processes and what you can do as a leader to ad…
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#282: Future Vision: How Overthinking & Perfectionism Sabotage Progress (Part 2)
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Last week, Melissa introduced you to the concept of the future vision you are creating for your law firm. In order for it to come to fruition, you must deeply believe in that vision as an owner, which requires you to take a close look at your mindset and assess whether or not it’s supporting you in achieving your goals. Join Melissa this week to le…
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