On this episode of the Lawyer Millionaire Podcast, host Darren Wurz discusses the critical role of an executive assistant in law firms, emphasizing that without one, lawyers often find themselves overwhelmed with administrative tasks.

He introduces the concept of the ‘replacement ladder’ from Dan Martell’s book ‘Buy Back Your Time,’ outlining the stages of delegation that law firm owners should follow to enhance productivity and growth.

Wurtz shares personal experiences and insights on hiring, managing, and effectively utilizing an executive assistant to free up time for more valuable work, ultimately leading to increased revenue and business success.

Darren discusses:

• Fresh strategies for breaking free from admin overwhelm so you can focus on billable work, business growth, and your personal life.
• How to overcome the real fears lawyers face when hiring support staff.
• Practical tips for finding and training the right executive assistant to fit your needs.
• How to prepare a playbook for your executive assistant.
• How hiring an executive assistant doubled his firm’s revenue.

Resources:

• Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell
• Executive Assistant Job Description Template:

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