The Legal CFO with Ryan Kimler is a podcast dedicated to helping law firm owners gain clarity on their finances, increase profitability, and take control of their numbers. Each episode features straightforward strategies to help law firms run smarter, earn more, and scale with confidence.
Latest episodes
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19 min
How to Evaluate If a New Practice Area Will Actually Be Profitable
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, delves into the financial intricacies of expanding a law firm's practice areas. Join…
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16 min
Why Hiring More Staff Doesn't Always Increase Profit
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler and guest Leann Lyon explore the common misconception that hiring more staff automatically leads to increased pr…
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19 min
The Financial Mistakes Law Firm Owners Make in Their First 3 Years
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, delves into the financial challenges new law firm owners face and how to navigate th…
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17 min
How to Know If You're Undercharging Without Guessing
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler and co-host Sean O'Connor delve into the crucial topic of law firm pricing strategies. They explore how law firm…
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20 min
What to Do When Revenue Is Up but Cash Is Tight
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of Netprofit CFO, and co-host Sean O'Connor explore the common misconception that increased revenue aut…
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20 min
Hidden Costs in Law Firms That Kill Profit (and Go Unnoticed)
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of NetProfit CFO, joins Sean O'Connor to explore the often-overlooked expenses that can silently erode…
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20 min
Can My Law Firm Afford to Grow? How to Know
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, joins Sean O'Connor to explore a critical question for law firm owners: Can your fir…
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18 min
How Law Firms Actually Make Money (and Where Profit Gets Lost)
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, delves into the intricacies of law firm profitability. Joined by Leann Lyon, they ex…
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20 min
Why Your Law Firm Is Busy But Not Profitable
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, delves into the common challenges law firm owners face when their firms are busy but…
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20 min
When a Law Firm Should and Shouldn’t Hire Its Next Attorney
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler dives into the financial intricacies of hiring new attorneys for a law firm. Joined by Chelsey, they explore the…
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20 min
Financial Systems Every Law Firm Should Have by $1M, $3M, and $5M
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, host Ryan Kimler and co-host Chelsey dive into the evolving financial needs of law firms as they scale from early success to more…
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18 min
Why Law Firms Feel Profitable but Still Struggle With Cash
Episode Summary: In this episode, Ryan Kimler uncovers the common misconception of law firms appearing profitable on paper while grappling with cash flow challenges. Exploring the…
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20 min
Law Firm Profit Margins: What’s Healthy, What’s Dangerous, What’s Possible
Episode Summary: In this episode of *The Legal CFO* Ryan Kimler discusses the importance of profit margins for law firms. He breaks down how different margin ranges reflect a firm'…
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20 min
Why Revenue Growth Doesn’t Fix Broken Law Firm Finances
Episode Summary: Discover why revenue growth alone may not solve financial challenges in law firms. Ryan Kimler discusses the pitfalls of expecting revenue increases to alleviate u…
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18 min
Financial Red Flags That Show Up Before a Law Firm Gets Into Trouble
Episode Summary: In this episode, Ryan Kimler discusses the early financial warning signs that law firms often overlook, shedding light on how seemingly minor issues can snowball i…
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18 min
Partner Compensation Models: What Actually Works and What Breaks Law Firms
Episode Summary: In this episode, Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, delves into the financial intricacies of law firm partner compensation models. He highlights how poorly st…
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19 min
Law Firm Owner Pay: How Much You Should Take and When
Episode Summary: In this episode, Ryan Kimler discusses the critical aspects of how law firm owners should approach their own pay. He emphasizes the importance of distinguishing ow…
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18 min
The CFO’s Playbook for Sustainable Growth: Profits That Don’t Depend on You
Episode Summary: In this episode of *The Legal CFO* Ryan Kimler discusses the importance of building profits that last beyond individual decision-making. He emphasizes the need for…
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17 min
From Reports to Reality: How to Use Financial Data to Make Decisions That Actually Stick
Episode Summary: In this episode, Ryan Kimler delves into the importance of using financial data effectively to drive decisions, accountability, and growth within law firms. He hig…
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18 min
The Growth Ceiling: Why Revenue Plateaus and How to Break Through
Episode Summary: In this episode of The Legal CFO, Ryan Kimler, founder of Net Profit CFO, uncovers why many law firms hit a revenue ceiling—and how to push past it. He explains ho…