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TCL Podcast

Aaron and Bryan talk about Aaron getting ready to move his office.

Things that we discuss in the episode:

TCL Podcast Episode 9

TCL Podcast Episode 11

TCL Podcast Episode 12

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Aaron Brooks

Bryan Sims

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Continue Reading TCL Podcast Episode 23: Aaron is Getting Ready to Move His Office

TCL Podcast

Aaron and Bryan talk about travel routers, mobile hotspots, and how hotel should cater more to business travelers.

A full selection of Ubiquiti routers can be found Ubiquiti Routers.

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Aaron Brooks

Bryan Sims

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Continue Reading TCL Podcast Episode 20: Spirit Airlines Theory of Service

TCL Podcast

Aaron and Bryan talk about Asana and why Aaron moved from Smartsheet to Asana.

Things that we discuss in the episode:

Asana

Smartsheet

Trello

Notion

Kanban

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Aaron Brooks

Bryan Sims

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Continue Reading TCL Podcast Episode 17: Asana

TCL Podcast

Aaron and Bryan talk about smartsheets and the fact that you need an enterprise account for MFA.

Things that we discuss in the episode:

Smartsheet

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Aaron Brooks

Bryan Sims

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Continue Reading TCL Podcast Episode 16 Smartsheets and MFA

TCL Podcast

Episode 13 of our podcast is out Aaron and I discuss our favorite tips from one of our 60 tips in 60 minutes presentations.

Things we discussed in the episode include:

Google Pixel Stand (2nd Gen)

Rokform Article

Lamicall Gooseneck Phone Holder

Seabaras Leather Wallet Case

Microsoft To Do

Deskboard Buddy

Microsoft Focus Sessions

Dymo LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo

Dymo LabelWriter 450

LEVO Hands-Free Book Stand

WALI Quad Monitor Desk Mount

ScanSnap ix1600

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Aaron Brooks

Bryan Sims

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Continue Reading TCL Podcast Best of 60 Tips

Last week I had the opportunity to speak at Rocket Aid, the virtual legal conference hosted by Rocket Matter. I spoke with Larry Port on one of my favorite topics: Going Paperless.

If you did not attend, you missed a great conference. The best part is that the conference had almost 500 attendees and raised more than $22,000 for COVID-19 related charities.

I had a great time, both during my session and during the sessions that I attended. The sessions I attended were informative. Plus, I really enjoyed the virtual conference format. It’s certainly not the same as attending a
Continue Reading Rocket Aid Results

In this time when we all are socially distancing ourselves from others, Rocket Matter has decided to present a virtual conference for attorneys. Plus, the conference registration fee ($25) will be donated to charity.

The conference will be April 16-17, 2020. Session topics include:

  • Covid-19 and Law Firm Operations: What are We Learning?
  • Remote Lawyering Overview: The Tools You Need to Work from Home
  • How to Increase Profits and Sanity by Running a Lean Law Firm
  • When Clients Can’t Access Their Checkbook: Getting Up to Speed with Electronic Payments
  • Media Roundtable: What Leading Journalists Suggest About Messaging and Pitches during


Continue Reading Attend Rocket Aid, Hosted by Rocket Matter

Last week I wrote about the importance of being location independent. In this post, I identify the tools and technologies that I use to ensure that my practice is location independent.

The ability to work from home is especially important now for those of us under a shelter in place order. I am in Illinois. On March 20, ourGovernor issued Executive Order No. 8 ordering everyone to leave their home “only for Essential Activities, Essential  Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses and Operations ¼ .” The order specifically exempts “Professional services, such as legal services, accounting services, insurance services,
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