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The Business Development PodcastThe Goodlawyer Revolution: How Brett Colvin is Fixing Legal for EntrepreneursEpisode 214 of The Business Development Podcast features Brett Colvin, CEO and co-founder of GoodLawyer, who is on a mission to fix what’s broken in the legal industry. Brett shares his journey from corporate lawyer at one of Canada’s largest firms to disrupting the status quo with a smarter, more accessible legal model. He explains how traditional law firms operate on outdated structures that leave both businesses and lawyers frustrated—leading to a staggering statistic that half of all lawyers leave the profession within five years. With GoodLawyer, Brett is pioneering fractional legal services, offering businesses high-quality, in-house-style legal...
2025-02-2358 min
The Creative Boom PodcastThe Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustratorsWelcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered!
This week, we were joined by Barrington Reeves, founder and creative director at Too Gallus, a Glasgow-based studio shaking up the traditional agency model. We looked into the evolving landscape of creative agencies, highlighting how smaller studios are seizing opportunities thanks to the democratisation of technology and changing client demands.
Th...
2024-11-2811 min
The Calgary Sessions with Jeff HumphreysBrett Colvin: The Journey from Corporate Law to EntrepreneurshipWhat drives someone to walk away from a secure career in law to build something completely new?
Brett Colvin is the co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, a Calgary-based startup aiming to transform how people access legal services. In this episode, we explore Brett’s journey from aspiring professional soccer player to corporate lawyer, and finally, to entrepreneur.
We discuss what it was like growing up with a clinical psychologist mother and a stockbroker father, how Brett’s early dreams of sports shaped his work ethic, and why he decided to leave corporate law behind. Brett shar...
2024-10-091h 14
Pitch PleaseRocket Fuel Ep #4: Legal Essentials for Startups: When to Hire In-House vs. Fractional General Counsel (Key Startup Legal Tips)Legal Essentials for Startups: When to Hire In-House vs. Fractional General Counsel (Key Startup Legal Tips).
Dive into the legal essentials every startup needs with this episode of Rocket Fuel on the Pitch Please podcast! Featuring Mike Thibodeau and Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer, this discussion focuses on the critical decisions startup founders face when choosing between external legal counsel, hiring in-house legal support, or opting for a fractional general counsel to meet their growing legal needs.
When should startups hire in-house legal counsel? Discover the pivotal moments where hiring in-house becomes crucial...
2024-08-2946 min
Lead the ChargeLead The Charge #13 - Brett Colvin & Goodlawyer Inc.Welcome to another engaging episode of Lead the Charge with your hosts Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal, the dynamic duo behind Zeno Renewables – your go-to residential solar solutions company!In Episode 13, we sit down with Brett Colvin, co-founder of Goodlawyer Inc., a revolutionary platform that connects businesses with experienced lawyers within their network and provides tools to facilitate those relationships. Goodlawyer, launched in 2019, is transforming the way businesses access legal expertise by providing a streamlined and efficient platform.Join us as Brett delves into:The inception and growth of GoodlawyerThe current system for lawyers in...
2024-07-081h 00
Responsible DisruptionA Tale of IP ProtectionIn this episode, we delved into the critical topic of protecting innovation, spotlighting the compelling journey of Local Laundry, founded by Connor Curran, and the challenges they faced in safeguarding their intellectual property when a larger company used their image. With the invaluable support of Brett Colvin, CEO of Goodlawyer, Local Laundry navigated the legal complexities and realized that with every problem, there is an opportunity to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever. Throughout the discussion, we explored the importance of intellectual property rights for businesses, the role of legal expertise in addressing such challenges, and the broader...
2024-05-2942 min
Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastHow To Disrupt An IndustryJoin Mike Procee as he interviews Brett Colvin, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodlawyer. Mike and Brett explore questions such as, how can you disrupt and industry? and how can you decide whether to take an opportunity internally in your organization, or pursue your own startup?
Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Host: Mike Procee is an entrepreneur, facilitator, innovator and problem solver. Working in the Calgary Energy Se...
2024-03-0523 min
Behind the Brand®E41: Brett Colvin | CEO & Co-Founder, Goodlawyer | Revolutionizing legal services: Navigating legal education, innovation, and AI in the Canadian landscape“There is so much unmet legal need within businesses of all sizes that I don't see AI as a threat, I see it as an opportunity to make legal more important and more valuable to the businesses that it's serving.”— Brett ColvinIn this episode, Jeff delves into the vibrant realm of legal services alongside Brett Colvin, a fellow founder based in Calgary. Tune in as Brett unfolds his remarkable path from law school to transforming the legal landscape through his own venture, Goodlawyer.Here are some highlights from the episode:Solving industry challenges: Brett highlig...
2024-02-1341 min
The Insider's Guide To FinanceRedefining Law: Billable Hours vs. Value Based Pricing w. Brett ColvinHave you ever felt that legal processes are stuck in the past? How pricing for legal counsel can feel like more of a problem than a solution? This week, we are proud to feature the Founder and CEO of Good Lawyer, Brett Colvin to discuss his revolutionary approach to the legal system. Tuning in, you’ll hear about the underlying reasons behind lawyer dissatisfaction, and Good Lawyers’ approach to prioritizing both efficiency and lawyer well-being.Together, we delve into how AI is not just a buzzword, but a catalyst for unlocking productivity. Brett shares his view...
2024-01-0441 min
Stuff OSU Should KnowColvin Culture - Vibe CheckSend us a textSydney, Brett, and Camryn venture to the Colvin to sample student opinions about the best features of one of the best fitness and wellness centers around and to seek advice for people on the fence about taking advantage of its many programs and services. Get yoked at the Colvin, Pokes, and stay yoked!Visit the Stuff OSU Should Know homepage to browse previously released podcasts!
2023-12-0107 min
What The Tech?"It's that personality alignment" with Brett Colvin from GoodlawyerHello and welcome to What The Tech from Boast AI, where we talk with some of the brilliant minds behind new and exciting [tech] initiatives to learn what it takes to tackle “technological uncertainty” and, eventually, change the world.Today I’m thrilled to welcome to the show Brett Colvin, CEO and Co-founder of Goodlawyer. His is a platform designed to give high-growth scaleups and mid-market companies an alternative to the traditional corporate law firm with a smarter, faster and more cost-effective way to address their operational legal needs. Goodlawyer’s Fractional General Counsel is the only...
2023-11-1418 min
Startup Canada PodcastThe Future of Legal Counsel with Brett Colvin“Lawyers are good, but law firms break them. That is why we built something better with Goodlawyer. We want to create an environment where entrepreneurs and founders want to talk to their lawyers.”
Brett Colvin is Goodlawyer’s Co-founder and CEO. Brett has overseen Goodlawyer’s growth from inception to a 25+ person team that was named Small Business of the Year by the Calgary Chamber. Brett was a corporate lawyer for 4+ years, where he experienced firsthand that most business owners can’t afford the legal help they need.The post The Future of Legal Counsel with Brett...
2023-08-2255 min
The BetaKit Podcast ChannelAlberta tech is hungry"Something else that's unique about the Calgary ecosystem...we're hungry. We're really, really hungry." James Lochrie (Thin Air Labs) and Brett Colvin (Goodlawyer) join for an Alberta tech vibe check, discussing the recent election, big Q1 2023 funding news, and the value of community building. Sponsored by Palette Skills. Apply now for a transformative 6-week tech sales training program.
2023-07-031h 10
Post ReportsA Supreme Court surprise on voting rightsIn the midst of other big news last week, you may have missed the surprising Supreme Court decision in support of voting rights in Alabama. Today, we break down the case that redraws Alabama’s congressional map. Read more:It seemed almost predictable that the three liberal justices on the Supreme Court would side with civil rights groups in the latest case on voting rights in Alabama. But when Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Brett Kavanaugh, two conservatives, sided with the liberal justices, it shocked people who watch the...
2023-06-1321 min
Calgary Business PodcastTranscript AI | Clint’s Chronicles, Episode 3 (CBP 380) | 1 October 2022This is the 3rd episode in a new series titled “Clint’s Chronicles” whereby high school student, Clint Cadio, shares his passion and creativity around entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we were joined in the podcast studio by Clint’s long time business partner, 17-year old PIerre Khalil. Okay, for serial entrepreneur, Clint Cadio, 2-years is a lifetime of creativity and innovation!!
As listeners will learn, Pierre has been interested in technology since the age of 5 when he first took apart and re-assembled his dad’s computer! This obsession with technology transcended into Pierre learn...
2022-10-0238 min
The Trevor Rose Podcast#98: Brett Colvin (Goodlawyer) - A Legal Startup, Being Too Frugal to Fail & Why There’s More VC Capital Available Than EverWelcome back to the rose bros podcast.This episode, we are joined by Brett Colvin co-founder & CEO of Goodlawyer - a Canadian legaltech startup that leverages technology to make it faster, easier, and more affordable for you to get legal help.Brett started Goodlawyer after working at one of Canada's largest law firms as a corporate lawyer when he saw that most people can't afford the legal help they need. Typical firm rates were simply out of reach, so Brett teamed u...
2022-09-1646 min
Collisions YYCFollow the Money - Brett Colvin, GoodLawyer - Removing Friction for Start-upsBrett knows that the future is driven by founders and start-ups, and that they have the power to change the world. He was confident that his idea would gain traction because he knew it would resonate with customers. In this talk, Brett emphasizes the importance of customer feedback and how it can help improve your product. He also shares why the GoodLawyer team makes it a priority to cultivate an environment where employees feel empowered to take risks, learn from their mistakes, and take ownership of their work.
2022-07-2646 min
Shift by Alberta InnovatesLegal Solutions for Startups with Goodlawyer's Joshua WeinbergerSend us a textGoodlawyer is an Alberta-based interactive, online service that provides legal solutions for startups. When company CEO and founder Brett Colvin was working at one of Canada's largest law firms as a corporate lawyer, he saw first hand every day that most people can't afford the legal help they need. The typical firm rates are simply out of reach, so he teamed up with a developer and a designer, left the firm, and started Goodlawyer.On this episode, Joshua Weinberger, COO, walks our cohost Katie Dean through how Goodlawyer, an i...
2022-07-1534 min
Marketing News CanadaBrett Colvin (Good Lawyer)The one where Darian interviews Brett from Good Lawyer.Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-programFollow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2
2022-02-0746 min
Future of Law by Goodlawyer#51 - Build a Culture That Nobody Ever Wants to Leave: A "One Billion Raving Fans" podcast featuring Goodlawyer CEO and Co-founder, Brett ColvinThis week we are releasing a podcast from One Billion Raving Fans, who recently had on our very own CEO and Co-Founder, Brett Colvin. Shannon and Brett’s discussion covers the problems Brett saw in the legal profession that inspired him to found Goodlawyer; how Goodlawyer differentiates itself from a traditional law firm through value billing (instead of the billable hour); and how Goodlawyer is building a “seriously fun” culture that engages the whole team in the corporate mission. If you find value in this content, make sure to check out the One Billion Raving Fans podc...
2022-01-1231 min
One Billion Raving FansBrett Colvin - Build a culture that nobody ever wants to leaveBrett Colvin is CEO of Goodlawyer, a legal-tech platform that connects Canadian entrepreneurs with specialized lawyers. He founded Goodlawyer in response to a contradiction he saw in the industry, where there is a perception that there are too many lawyers and yet 77% of legal needs are unmet. Goodlawyer differentiates itself by focussing on adding value instead of billable hours. Shannon and Brett talk about team engagement, nurturing leads through high-value education and content and building a "seriously fun" culture that engages the whole team in the corporate mission.Discover more about Goodlawyer here.Follow Goodlawyer...
2021-12-1830 min
Passion for ImpactThe Goodlawyer with Brett ColvinIn this episode of Passion for Impact I am chatting with Brett Colvin, Goodlawyer’s co-founder and CEO. Brett was a corporate lawyer for 4 years, when he experienced firsthand that most business owners can’t afford the legal help they need. So, he quit the big firm, teamed up with a developer and a designer, and got to work on building something better. He has tips on getting started with a social enterprise platform (development, growth pains) plus some valuable insights on being an industry disrupter. Brett and his team….are truly doing good. Ready to listen? Let’s get this...
2021-08-2935 min
Product Startup068: Partnership & Funding Legal Considerations for Product Startups
Brett is the President of Goodlawyer, a law firm tailored specifically to startups. Today Brett is going to share some valuable knowledge on business law considerations for when starting and scaling a hardware startup. There’s two main fields of law for a hardware startup, one, is the intellectual property protection, aka patent law, and the second is business legal issues, things such as partner agreements, Non-disclosures, financing agreements - Today, we’re talking about the latter, legal considerations of your product business itself. What legal considerations should you be making, but almost more importantly, what legal things should you not...
2021-03-2338 min
Unusually Well InformedGoodlawyer, The Uber Of Legal Services: Launching A Startup & Trends In The Legal ProfessionMy guest is Brett Colvin.
Brett practiced as a corporate lawyer at Canada's largest firm for four years. Then in 2019, Brett co-founded Goodlawyer, an online platform that organizes micro legal services. Goodlawyer connects entrepreneurs across Canada with a network of business-minded lawyers.
Brett and I talk about his life as a lawyer, the process of launching a startup and trends in the legal profession.
For free consultations on a wide variety of legal issues, visit goodlawyer.ca and use PROMO CODE UWI15
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2021-02-2548 min
Future of Law by Goodlawyer#30 [Goodlawyer 2020 Recap] - Emerging From Obscurity with Brett ColvinAs another year has drawn to an end, we at Goodlawyer took some time to reflect on the year that has been, and cast our gaze to the horizon for the year to come. No question 2020 was a year like none other. Alongside COVID-19 came many unexpected challenges, not only for our company, but for society at large, and undoubtedly for each one of you.While it is tempting to bid 2020 an unceremonious good riddance, 2020 was in fact a formative year at Goodlawyer. To be sure there were challenges; 2020 saw a co-founder depart from the Goodlawyer team, i...
2021-01-0530 min
Canada’s EntrepreneurBrett Colvin's Goodlawyer is Providing Legal Advice On-Demand & Helping Innovate the Legal System - Vancouver - Canada's PodcastDating back to law school, Brett Colvin had kept abreast of the access-to-justice crisis. According to Clio's legal trends report, roughly 77% of legal needs in North America go unmet. Bloated billable hours and the intimidating prospect of hiring a lawyer leave countless business owners with out the legal help they need. As a corporate lawyer, I realized early on that I would never be able to afford my hourly rate if I were to start my own business. This troubling insight led to my obsession in transforming the traditional law firm model in a way that allowed lawyers to...
2020-12-2130 min
Broadcasts From The Dispatch: Exploring The Indie Comic MultiverseEpisode 006 - Writing a Team Comic BookBrett and Tyr host an all-star group of indie comic creators to discuss the intricacies of writing a team comic! Featuring Mike Shea, LaShawn Colvin, Vonnell Young, Paul Richards, and Jerry Chatelain!
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2020-11-201h 33
Future of Law by Goodlawyer#21 [Startup Sessions] - Goodlawyer Startup Series Episode 1: “The Idea” with Brett ColvinThis week we are bringing you Episode 1 of our 4 part Startup Series, where we take you behind the scenes at Goodlawyer to get an unvarnished look at what it is like to run an early stage company. We start the series off with Goodlawyer's CEO, and Co-Founder, Brett Colvin. Brett takes us through what problem Goodlawyer is attempting to solve, how the idea for Goodlawyer originated, and how Brett and his team went about turning the idea into a reality. We also discuss some lessons learned by the Goodlawyer team along the way, and hear what Brett w...
2020-09-2233 min
Future of Law by Goodlawyer#17 [Random Show] - Democratizing Legal Advice: The Goodlawyer Story with Guest Hosts "The Reformed Millennials"On the show this week, we bring to you an episode of the Reformed Millennials podcast where Brett Colvin (CEO and Co-founder of Goodlawyer), was invited to give his perspective on the future of legal advice for small businesses, and to give an overview of what problems Goodlawyer aims to solve.The Reformed Millennials podcast is hosted by Joel Shackleton, a portfolio manager at Gold Investment Management, and Broc Pacholik, a growth marketing wiz. The show is dedicated to identifying macro waves or trends that Millennials can jump on to better invest their time and money. Their...
2020-08-1838 minLeaders, Innovators and Big Ideas - the Rainforest podcastMark Shields Hosts Brett Colvin on the LIBI PodcastThank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta.
Mark Shields Working with entrepreneurs through Business Link, Mark gets to spend his days helping people solve their problems. This can take widely different forms from client to client which really keeps him nimble in strategy. Mark is able to offer some particular strategy around financials through his time studying accounting and methodically pursuing a CPA designation.
Brett Colvin Brett is a...
2020-07-2838 min
They Just Get itBrett Colvin, Co-Founder and CEO of GoodlawyerMost success stories start with that big idea. For Brett Colvin, his success came from a co-worker suggesting he keep his big ideas to himself. So, he left his six-figure job at a prestigious law firm, turned his apartment into a startup office, and co-founded Goodlawyer - a new online platform that delivers "micro legal services" across Canada. Join me as Brett takes us along his journey of growing up with an entrepreneurial spirit to becoming a lawyer and combining those life stages to create Goodlawyer.
2020-06-0139 min
Calgary Business PodcastEpisode 104 | Goodlawyer, co-founder and CEO, Brett Colvin | 1 April 2020This is the 3rd remotely recorded episode after the Covid-19 crisis mandated “work from home” for non-essential business activities. Brett and his “good team” have created a legal SaaS (software as a service) that helps match legal freelancers across Canada to provide affordable legal help to small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.
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2020-04-0122 min
Reformed Millennials - Learn Earn and Invest[Doers Series #8] - Decentralizing Legal Advice With Brett Colvin CEO of Goodlawyer.caToday we’re highlighting Brett Colvin, CEO and Co-Founder of Goodlawyer.ca. We chat about how he ended up in law school in the first place, why he decided to pursue building a startup, and the biggest legal challenges small businesses face. If you’ve ever thought professional legal advice was prohibitively expensive this episode is a must-listen.Links mentioned: brett@goodlawyer.cawww.goodlawyer.ca This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reformedmillennials.substack.com
2020-03-1937 min
Pod Save America“November is coming.”In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages in the final month of the midterms. Then Democratic candidates Jesse Colvin, Abigail Spanberger, and Lauren Baer talk to Tommy about running for Congress with national security and military backgrounds.
2018-10-081h 07
Pod Save America“November is coming.”In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages in the final month of the midterms. Then Democratic candidates Jesse Colvin, Abigail Spanberger, and Lauren Baer talk to Tommy about running for Congress with national security and military backgrounds.
2018-10-081h 08
Pod Save America“November is coming.”In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages in the final month of the midterms. Then Democratic candidates Jesse Colvin, Abigail Spanberger, and Lauren Baer talk to Tommy about running for Congress with national security and military backgrounds.
2018-10-081h 07
podcast de Wilson mariano Mário Fijamos“November is coming.”In the aftermath of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Republicans feel energized, Democrats debate what’s next, and both parties hone their messages in the final month of the midterms. Then Democratic candidates Jesse Colvin, Abigail Spanberger, and Lauren Baer talk to Tommy about running for Congress with national security and military backgrounds.
2018-10-081h 07
Behind the Shot - VideoHighlights From Year OneEditors Note: This episode was originally distributed through TWiP – This Week in Photo, and the YouTube Video above is through the TWiP YouTube Page. Please be sure to subscribe to their YouTube page, and visit their site to check out all of the TWiP shows.
It’s hard to believe I have been doing the Behind the Shot Podcast for a year already. With the end of 2017 around the corner I thought it was a good time to take a look back at the amazing guests I have had on the show so far.
In this...
2017-12-2900 min