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Active Self Protection Podcast

John Correia and Mike Willever

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Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family ...
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Think of this weekly podcast as the main-stage panel of our Legal Tech Non-Event, focused on how technology can benefit your bottom line and geared for an audience of luddite-leaning lawyers. “Fun” may even ensue — within reason, of course.
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent SCOTUS decision that appears to benefit the NRA and we anticipate the verdict in the New York trial of former President Trump. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all …
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Mike and discuss the day he was just trying to stop at the store when an angry bully threatened to shoot him and how he responded as an armed individual. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effective…
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For the fifth episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we discuss how to create and launch workflows within your law, deployed via software, with buy-in from your staff, alongside ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford. Episode Highlights 12:57 - Importance of legal project management. 18:32 - Key components of effective workflows. 26:40 - Understanding…
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This time, it’s personal. JR and Ronan’s spouses, Nick Buzard and Kara Ryan, join the show to discuss their kids, pets, their experiences navigating work-from-home life during COVID, and their advice for all newlyweds at IEX (and those listening!). For the final segment, the couples put their knowledge of each other to the test in a lightning round…
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I spoke with an entrepreneurial attorney, who launched & grew a family law practice, in part by using social media. Episode Highlights 07:30 - Starting a law firm in an underrepresented area. 09:50 - Husband and wife’s early law firm days. 13:40 - Transition to focusing on management and branding. 15:05 - The significance of rebranding to Hera Law …
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with stage actor and self defender Thain and discuss the day he got tired of theives stealing packages from his apartment lobby and decided to try to intervene and the intense struggle that ensued. Video: https://youtu.be/esCuhVQftC8?si=nBrrks6Q7of65yslActive Self Protection exists to help…
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I talked to the managing partner of a mid-sized law firm, about the unconventional things she does to run the business + they work! Episode Highlights 01:16 - An Ruda’s approach to leadership using a “prisoner archetype” philosophy. 03:12 - Definition of different prisoner roles and how that applies to law firm dynamics. 06:37 - Emphasis on avoidin…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the recent executive board meeting at the NRA and how the shakeup might affect the organization moving forward. Also Stephen talks about the Phillies for some reason. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober…
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I talked with a legaltech founder and an experienced legaltech COO, about how software gets built and how lawyers benefit from it. Episode Highlights 10:35 - TJ’s Founder Story - Hot Tub Inspiration 15:47 - Decision to Share Software with the World 18:00 - AJ - Successful Partnerships and Mantra 22:02 - Olivia on Legal Automation Importance 26:32 -…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with entrepreneur, father and self defender Scott and discuss how after hearing about yet another senseless school shooting he decided to step in and be part of the solution to school violence. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of l…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss Hunter Biden's ongoing legal battles and Hawaii changing it's tune on a certain type of folding knife. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively…
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In this episode of Boxes and Lines, Ronan and JR chat with Alex Kane, CEO of sports betting exchange Sporttrade. He breaks down how Sporttrade incorporates features similar to traditional elements of trading and stands out from traditional sportsbooks by offering lower costs and more control to users. He also discusses the challenges of expanding t…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and concealed weapons permit holder Brandon and discuss a trip he took to the mall that ended with a tense standoff. Please visit our sponsor Bond at this link: get-asp.com/BondiOS Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walk…
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I talked with a legal futurist and AI drafting expert about what legal documents will look at the end of the 2020s and beyond. Episode Highlights 04:03 - The evolving line between legal research and legal drafting. 04:44 - The distinction between use of AI for legal research versus drafting. 07:41 - The efficient transfer of information between AI …
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the fact that the NRA President took numerous private flights with the law firm representing the NRA and why that may not have been a good look in light of the recent civil trial in NY. Active Self Protection exists to hel…
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Join host Jared Correia and guests Amy Davis & Kate Franke on the Legal Tech Non-Event Podcast as they discuss the intriguing move of merging solo law firms and the birth of BroadWing Legal. Tune in to uncover how these passionate attorneys navigate the complexities of technology integration and the mission to foster a female-centric personal injur…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender and retired firefighter JD and discuss his experiences during the 1992 Los Angeles riots and what it taught him about preparedness and how quickly society can come unglued. Please visit our sponsor Bond at this link: get-asp.com/BondiOS Active Self Protection exists to h…
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I talked with an immigration attorney about how she uses social media to market her law practice, especially video. Episode Highlights 00:31 - Social Media Strategies for Law Firms 01:31 - Coffee Recommendations in Boston and Cambridge 04:03 - Starting a Law Practice Fresh Out of Law School 05:57 - Choosing Immigration Law 07:14 - The Appeal of Soc…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent development in a 5th Circuit case involving background (NICS) checks on individuals between 18 and 20 years old. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life …
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I talked with a lawyer who is building a small firm, having started as a 'true' solo practitioner. Episode Highlights 02:52 Legal tech challenges for lawyers. 07:25 Lazy version of 'rustic' concept. 11:53 Natural networker insight. 14:38 Focusing on ideal clients. 18:00 Adapting to remote work from necessity. 21:50 Early adoption of Clio and remote…
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I talked with a small town lawyer about how he built + maintains his law practice. Episode Highlights 04:32 - Small-town practice and lifestyle. 05:26 - Leveraging coaching for networking. 08:38 - Starting a law firm during an economic downturn. 09:56 - Acquiring a law firm as a newcomer to the town. 12:02 - Transition and benefits of firm acquisit…
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For the fourth episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we discuss how to set rates for law firms + how to leverage legaltech to create a streamlined billing program with ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford. [SPONSORED by RocketMatter] Episode Highlights 07:56 - Discussing law firm fee setting and market research. 12:44 - Strategies for resetting fee…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Thomas and discuss the night a neighbor being sought by police as a domestic violence suspect decided to try crawling through his window to escape arrest and what he did to make him change his mind. Please visit our sponsor Bond at this link: get-asp.com/BondiOS Active S…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the decision for SCOTUS to take on the Biden "Ghost Gun" ban/ BATFE rule change and what that might mean going forward. Additionally, we get in depth about Stephen's amazing hair and why YOU should care about it. Active Se…
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Join us for the 100th episode of "Boxes and Lines" as hosts Ronan Ryan and John Ramsay celebrate this milestone with IEX’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Marija Zivanovic-Smith. In this special edition, we venture down memory lane with live reactions to memorable clips from the past five years. We’ve highlighted all the best moments, f…
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I talked with an employment lawyer about how he has built and managed an automated intake workflow for his law practice. Episode Highlights 09:18 - Tony shares his journey from solo practice to establishing Monarch Law LLC, illustrating the growth and rebranding of his legal practice, emphasizing the importance of evolving the firm's identity to tr…
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I talked with an expert in law firm financial management about some of the top-level financial documentation every lawyer should be looking at on a regular basis. Episode Highlights 08:37 - The conversation touches on the different Girl Scout cookies and how availability is dependent on the bakeries that councils have relationships with. 19:18 - Jo…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Dan and discuss the day he was under the distinct impression that bad things were happening and how he responded. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved on…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Brazil native Juliana and her husband Scott and discuss the day she was doing some work at an Internet cafe when an armed man burst in to rob everyone at gunpoint. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively p…
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I spoke with a law firm management expert about how to hire new employees in a challenging environment. Episode Highlights 05:10 Why it’s very hard to find lawyers and law assistants 11:28 Insights on managing remote workers and the benefits of a globally distributed team 16:17 Firing staff members and the importance of having documented reasons 18…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the fall of firearms sales year over year and the fact that many anti-gun states are backing off of restrictive laws post-Bruen. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks o…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a proposed Colorado State bill banning "assault weapons" and the NRA post-lawsuit. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves …
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent report from the Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives showing that vanishingly few Federal Firearms Licensed dealers are contributing to guns used in the commission of crimes. Active Self Protection …
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The “vanguard of Vanguard,” Gerry O’Reilly, stops by to chat with Ronan and JR to discuss the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ($1.6 trillion in AUM), his 30 years at the firm, and how the industry has evolved during his tenure. The three also touch on the proposed updates to Reg NMS by the SEC, AI, and cryptocurrency in a broad-ranging hot t…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self-defender and pyrographer Dig and discuss a couple incidents, the main one of which involves a close call he and his family had with a neighbor who was a resident of a home for adults with special needs and some of the considerations therein. Active Self Protection exists to help …
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I spoke with a tech advisor about everything there is to know about building websites. Episode Highlights 02:11 Bruce’s choice for the winning team in the ongoing tournament 03:16 What the Tab3 is about 05:27 Developing and selling websites 07:13 The cost structure of building out websites 09:07 Website content, SEO, and how to meet client expectat…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with armed self defender Kenny and discuss the day he was shopping with his wife and small child when fear and panic spread over the mall when an unknown loud bang rang out. Then we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss some of the possible reas…
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I talked to an elder law attorney about how leverages tech with his clients, and when he doesn't. Episode Highlights 03:59 Transition to discussing elder law practice and Jamie's move from Haroutunian Law Office to Priority Law 07:42 Separating the younger group from the more senior staff 09:54 Their process of assessing clients 12:07 Push to autom…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former bouncer and self defender Jayson and discuss the night he was trying to break up a fight when both parties produced firearms and he was caught in the middle. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively …
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Jennifer Sherman from Caret Legal came onto the podcast, to talk over some of the hot legal tech trends in the mid-market for law firms - including leveraging technology, upskilling staff and working remotely. Episode Highlights 04:17 What Caret Legal is 08:49 How legal practice management solutions like Caret can help automate repetitive tasks, le…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss recent SCOTUS oral arguments that appear to bode well for them in one case and then discuss the fact that anti-gun groups out-fund raised the NRA for the first time in a long time and what that might mean. Active Self Prot…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with Peter and discuss the day his wife was relaxing at home when he arrived from work and she suddenly realized that she had heard the shower running and assumed HE was the one in the shower. It wasn't him. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in …
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I talked to a digital marketing agency owner, who gave me the real story about shady behavior from legal marketers that you should watch out for. Episode Highlights 06:01 The issue of getting locked into technologies without ownership or control over data 09:02 Defining what a viable lead is and how a good process integrates several systems 16:24 W…
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The man, the myth, the legend - market structure expert Larry Tabb joins Ronan and JR to talk shop about crypto, AI, and hot-button topics including access fees, tick increments, and the SEC's regulatory direction. They also discuss the challenges of moving to T+1 settlement and whether sub-dollar trading is a “scam.” It’s a must-listen episode for…
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I talked with a data management consultant about how to leverage law firm intake management technology, while keeping clean data sets. Episode Highlights 03:49 The importance of good and reliable data for lawyers, its role in law practice, and common mistakes around data management 04:32 How law firms are dealing with data handling 12:20 CRM and En…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self-defender William and discuss the night he and his family had just wrapped up game night when his wife noticed someone trying to break into their home and what transpired. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more e…
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For the third episode of our special series with ProfitSolv, we discuss the primary building blocks for a technology forward law firm with ProfitSolv’s Joyce Brafford and Law Ruler's Matt Defrain. [SPONSORED by TimeSolv] Episode Highlights 05:44 Perspectives on conspiracy theories 12:12 What Law Ruler is 14:04 The concept of a client journey and ho…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a federal court decision in California that says that their one gun a month law is unconstitutional and what that might mean for other states with similar laws on the books. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane…
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On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss President Biden's State Of The Union address and about his he is not moving at all to the middle on gun control and bans as candidates traditionally do after the primaries. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane,…
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This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Ben and discuss the day he was trying to go to the corner store when a shirtless, angry man decided to threaten everyone around him and how his quick action and POM pepper spray saved the day. Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people…
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