EPISODE · Apr 12, 2022 · 28 MIN
Identify Who You Are w/ Dustyn Coontz
from Maximum Lawyer · host Tyson Mutrux
In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with criminal defense attorney, Dustyn Coontz! They dive into being brutally honest about being who you are. If you’re interested in learning more about running a law firm with ADHD, learning to focus only on specific things at a time, and working through the pandemic, check out this week’s episode.Dustyn is husband to Stephanie, dad to Lily (a human) and Archie (a dog), and an eternally optimistic fan of the Detroit Lions. He also owns Coontz Law, a firm dedicated to protecting ordinary Michiganders against the Government. Currently, he spends his spare time humbling himself by taking taekwondo classes with Lily and learning to play ice hockey. Dustyn is on a lifelong quest to maximize the gifts of his ADHD.4:52 law clerk to a probate judge9:42 when I got the diagnosis12:08 Adderall rules15:47 hard to say it tactfully19:18 little gapsJim’s Hack: Running a law firm is often like operating on a two-track system. It’s easy to focus on fixing the problem and go on to the next thing. Instead, take what you’re doing this one time and make it, so it doesn't happen again or have a written out policy/procedure on how to fix that one thing. Doing this in the moment will better benefit you rather than trying to fix everything all at once. Dustyn’s Tip: Check out the Sparketype personality test. It helps you better understand how you work. Tyson’s Tip: For people who need to hire, start the process of hiring today. Get your job ad posted for free now. Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn
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In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with criminal defense attorney, Dustyn Coontz! They dive into being brutally honest about being who you are. If you’re interested in learning more about running a law firm with ADHD, learning to focus only on specific things at a time, and working through the pandemic, check out this week’s episode.Dustyn is husband to Stephanie, dad to Lily (a human) and Archie (a dog), and an eternally optimistic fan of the Detroit Lions. He also owns Coontz Law, a firm dedicated to protecting ordinary Michiganders against the Government. Currently, he spends his spare time humbling himself by taking taekwondo classes with Lily and learning to play ice hockey. Dustyn is on a lifelong quest to maximize the gifts of his ADHD.4:52 law clerk to a probate judge9:42 when I got the diagnosis12:08 Adderall rules15:47 hard to say it tactfully19:18 little gapsJim’s Hack: Running a law firm is often like operating on a two-track system. It’s easy to focus on fixing the problem and go on to the next thing. Instead, take what you’re doing this one time and make it, so it doesn't happen again or have a written out policy/procedure on how to fix that one thing. Doing this in the moment will better benefit you rather than trying to fix everything all at once. Dustyn’s Tip: Check out the Sparketype personality test. It helps you better understand how you work. Tyson’s Tip: For people who need to hire, start the process of hiring today. Get your job ad posted for free now. Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn
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Identify Who You Are w/ Dustyn Coontz
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