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Kelley Brubaker, CPA

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Law Firm CFO | "Your Profitable Law Firm" Podcast | Author | Guiding attorneys to overflowing profits πŸ’° scaled growth 🌱 & thriving lives 😎 ProfitScaleThrive.com https://www.youtube.com/@profit.scale.thrive #LawFirmGrowth #LegalFinance #BusinessOfLaw

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Friday Funnies!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is SATIRE! Please don't actually follow any of this advice. Your CPA and the IRS will not be amused.

#AccountingHumor #CPALife #Accounting #BookkeepingHumor #BusinessHumor #CPAProblems #AccountantLife

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Every *next level*...

Music: Higher To The Sky

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figure everything out alone anymore.

What could you achieve if you had the right advisors supporting your vision?

#LawFirmSuccess #Inspiration #BoardOfDirectors

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This week's content has focused on how creating a board of directors can transform your law firm.

Key takeaway: Running a law firm can be lonely. As the owner, all the big choices fall on your shoulders. A board gives you a team of smart people to talk through tough decisions. You don't have to

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Friday Funnies!

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#AccountingHumor #CPALife #Accounting #BookkeepingHumor #BusinessHumor #CPAProblems #AccountantLife

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The right advisors transformed his practice AND life.

Has anyone else seen the power of outside perspective? Share below!

#LawFirmGrowth #BoardOfDirectors #SuccessStory

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We created a 3-person advisory board with a marketing expert, successful law firm owner, and financial advisor.

Six months later:

Raised rates by 20%
Narrowed practice focus
Added a new attorney
Working 45 hours weekly
Profits up 35%

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A solo attorney client came to me frustrated: "I'm working 70 hours weekly but my firm isn't growing. I feel stuck."

When we dug deeper, we found:
πŸ’‘ He was making all decisions alone
πŸ’‘ He kept saying yes to unprofitable cases
πŸ’‘ He had no strategy for growth
πŸ’‘ He was afraid to raise his rates

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Learn how the right advisors can help you make better decisions and grow faster.

➑️ Read more in this week's blog post: buff.ly/FXxxrti

#LawFirmStrategy #BoardOfDirectors #PodcastBlog

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This week we're focused on how creating a board of directors can transform your law firm from surviving to thriving.

βœ… Why small law firms need outside perspective
βœ… Who should be on your board (and who shouldn't)
βœ… How to run effective board meetings that drive results

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This can open doors for your firm that would stay closed otherwise.

Access the full episode now:

Watch here -> buff.ly/5rXRThi
Listen here -> buff.ly/2bwj56S

#Podcast #LawFirmGrowth #BoardOfDirectors

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Running a law firm can be lonely at the top. In this week's podcast episode, I explain why creating a board of directors could be the game-changer your firm needs.

A good board expands your network. Each board member comes with their own connections to potential clients, partners, and resources.

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Your Profitable Law Firm Where law firm owners build the firm of their dreams.

pretending to see?

#LawFirmManagement #FinancialTransparency #FractionalCFO #LegalBusiness

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Hi! I'm Kelley, a numbers whisperer for law firms.

🫠 Are you stuck in your law firm? Click here to check out the details about the Your Profitable Law Firm Community today ➝ buff.ly/XJUs4QM

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I'm that objective outsider who respectfully points out financial realities others might overlook or fear mentioning.

True financial confidence comes not from maintaining illusions but from facing facts and creating strategies based on them.

What financial "outfits" might your firm be

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question:

"Our realization rates are industry standard" (when they're actually falling)
"Our compensation structure rewards performance" (when it rewards seniority)
"Our pricing reflects our value" (when it hasn't been analyzed in years)

As a Fractional CFO who specializes in law firms,

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Is your law firm parading around in financial "clothes" that don't actually exist?

In "The Emperor's New Clothes," everyone pretends to see magnificent garments until an innocent child points out the obvious truth. Similarly, law firms sometimes maintain financial illusions that nobody dares to

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How many trusted advisors do you regularly consult about your law firm's direction?

πŸ“Š A) None - I make all decisions myself
πŸ“Š B) 1-2 informal advisors
πŸ“Š C) 3+ advisors or a formal board

Let me know your approach below!

#LawFirmManagement #BoardOfDirectors #PodcastClip

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Strive not...

Music: More Power

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#ProfitableGrowth #LegalBusiness #Inspiration #atomichabits

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firm owners aren't just great lawyersβ€”they're intentional business builders who create systems for profitability.

As you start your week, remember that small, consistent improvements compound over time.

Which area of your firm will you focus on improving this week?

#LawFirmSuccess

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✨ Building a Profitable Law Firm

After creating 100 episodes of the Your Profitable Law Firm podcast, one truth stands clear:

Running a successful law firm takes more than legal expertise. It requires financial mastery, strategic planning, and data-driven decision making.

The most successful

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in your firm?

#PracticalTips #LawFirmFinance #ProfitableLawFirm #FinancialManagement

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profits and working capital in your planning
βœ… Monitor client payment timelines to keep cash flowing consistently

✨ Remember: Profit is something you intentionally plan for in the beginning, not a potential bonus at the end of the year.

Which of these would make the biggest difference

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πŸ’‘ 3 Actionable Financial Management Tips for Law Firms

This week, I've been sharing insights from our 100th podcast episode. Here are three financial management tips you can implement immediately:

βœ… Track your firm's revenue and expenses monthly (not just at tax time!)
βœ… Differentiate between

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Friday Funnies!

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is SATIRE! Please don't actually follow any of this advice. Your CPA and the IRS will not be amused.

#AccountingHumor #CPALife #Accounting #BookkeepingHumor #BusinessHumor #CPAProblems #AccountantLife

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Share below!

#ClientTransparency #LawFirmTips #FinancialSuccess #BillingBestPractices

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value provided
πŸ’‘ Regular status updates throughout the case

Result: Billing disputes disappeared, cash flow improved by 40%, and client satisfaction scores jumped.

Transparency doesn't just resolve issuesβ€”it prevents them.

What's one change you've made to improve your billing process?

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One of my clients was constantly dealing with payment delays and client complaints about invoices. The problem wasn't the amountβ€”it was the clarity.

We implemented three changes:

πŸ’‘ Clear fee expectations in engagement letters/retainer agreements
πŸ’‘ Detailed, itemized invoices that explained the

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πŸ”“ Billing and collections
πŸ”“ Practice management
πŸ”“ And much more!

Which tip will transform YOUR practice? Watch the full episode - buff.ly/uKshuMf

#ProfitableLawFirm #LegalPracticeManagement #LawFirmSuccess #PodcastMilestone

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πŸŽ™οΈ SPECIAL EPISODE: 100 Practical Tips for Your Profitable Law Firm

We're celebrating our 100th podcast episode with a comprehensive guide to law firm profitability!
In this milestone episode, I share 100 actionable tips across 10 essential categories:

πŸ”“ Financial management
πŸ”“ Client relations

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