Business Books Published

OnTrac® Coach Founder Gary MItchell is finishing his fourth book, You Can Have It All. He has previously published three books, the most recent two of which are still available for purchase below.

These books provide another DIY option to enhance your business development, practice management, marketing, and operational skills.

Book Review: Growing a Law Practice During COVID-19

The skills and techniques presented within the text are applicable at any time in a law firm’s growth as a business. The current pandemic has prompted many lawyers to struggle to find ways to keep their practices afloat, which is why Mitchell wrote the text at this time: to encourage lawyers to focus on their practices as businesses and keep themselves relevant and solvent during the crisis. The accessibility of the writing, first-hand knowledge of the issues, and real-world focus of the content make Growing a Law Practice During COVID-19 an excellent addition to any law firm, courthouse, or law society library collection.

Raindance II: A Blueprint for Growing Your Practice Small Firm Edition

Raindance II: A Blueprint for Growing Your Practice – Small Firm Edition has been designed and written as a guide book for lawyers who want to learn and start to practice effective approaches to business development. It takes the reader through the creation of a business plan, which involves target-market research to completing an action plan to implementation of the same.

What Our Clients Say

“As a profession, statistics show we are a cynical and thin-skinned bunch. As such we look at coaches with a generous dose of doubt, married with an abject fear of the constructive criticism that will surely result. Undaunted, Gary approaches these lawyer biases and fears personally, positively, professionally, and politely with determination. He becomes your alter ego, the constant voice in your ear, coaxing you along a road that you know you should travel… Partner with Gary if you want to get to your destination in less time and with less effort. I can say this counting Gary as a partner for over 10 years, in various capacities and successful pursuits. Gary is no nonsense with clear, reasonable and attainable approaches to help you realize your vision and goals.”

Michael A. Thackray, Q.C., Founder and Managing Partner, Thackray Burgess, Calgary

"Gary Mitchell has a vast toolkit of knowledge when it comes to the business of running a law firm. I have worked with him over the past year and a half. He has supported me with marketing, business development, HR. He has coached me and many of my team members including lawyers and staff. He continues to work with my office manager providing her support in the areas of HR and leadership and has provided business development, practice management and on-boarding coaching for my lawyers. Recently we were named Toronto’s fastest growing law firm in the Globe and Mails’ top 400 Fastest Growing Canadian companies, and Gary was critical in helping with the change management that was involved in that growth."

Andrew Monkhouse, Founder and Managing Partner, Monkhouse Law, Toronto

"Gary is an invaluable help to anyone thinking of starting their own law practice. The one time I did not follow Gary’s advise, I ended up wasting thousands of dollars unnecessarily. Invest in Gary and you will always be thankful for his thoughtful tips!"

Leena Ronak Yousefi, Founder, YLaw Group, Vancouver

"If you’re reading this testimonial, you probably don’t know Gary Mitchell the way I know him. About five years ago, I stumbled across his book on rainmaking online and decided to read it. I was most impressed. That then led me to reach out to him and discuss the role that he could play in my law firm. I then hired Gary to coach various staff members who went on to become exceptionally productive, increased our firm revenues and, most importantly, dramatically improved their happiness quotient at work. I have since consulted with Gary on many occasions and will continue to do so. For small to medium size firms who cannot afford to have an in-house productivity specialist on payroll, Gary is your man."

Steven Benmor, Principal, Benmor Family Law Group, Toronto

I sought out the specialized business development expertise of Gary Mitchell as I began my fifth year of Ackah Business Immigration Law. After working at national law firms in Toronto and Calgary as an Associate and then Partner, I thought I knew how to continue to build my corporate immigration practice – but it turns out I needed Gary Mitchell to help take my law firm to…more

Evelyn Ackah, Founder and Managing Lawyer, Ackah Business Immigration Law, Calgary

"Several years ago when I was a non-equity partner in our Toronto office I worked with Gary Mitchell in his Business Development coaching program. Working with Gary helped me change my mindset around business development and the results followed. I am now our firm’s Office Management Partner in Calgary. The BD coaching certainly helped to put me on a path to building my practice and succeeding as a leader. Thanks Gary!"

Adam Maerov, Former Office Managing Partner, McMillan LLP, Calgary

"Gary’s program really delivers. I was skeptical of working with a coach, but armed with Gary’s skillful application of practical business principles to my own practice, I am now focused, experiencing great results, and excited about the future. I have recommended Gary’s program to numerous colleagues."

Greg Mcilwain, Office Managing Partner, McMillan LLP, Calgary

"With a good start under my belt, I realized I needed guidance on a path forward in my career and to partnership. Coaching helped me focus on loWe hired Gary as our business coach during our law firm’s first year in business. His advice, guidance and access to other professionals in the legal field has been a huge asset to the growth of our new firm. He has helped us institute systems, establish our brand and build a resource network. His services are highly recommended to any start-up law firm."

Kara Duncan, Co-Founder, Duncan Allen Law, Nanaimo

"I was introduced to Gary Mitchell by one of our other OMPs who had worked with him. During the course of having lunch with Gary, it became apparent to me that not only could some of our lawyers in the Vancouver office benefit from coaching, I could too. I greatly benefited from Gary’s practical approach and guidance which helped me become more organized, efficient, and effective as a lawyer and a part of management, and more effective with marketing and business development. For anyone looking to grow their practice manage their firm, or juggle both, I highly recommend Gary Mitchell."

Tom Theodorakis, Former Office Managing Partner, McMillan Vancouver

"Working with Gary has enabled us to change the way we practice law. He has opened our eyes to new possibilities in law firm management, helped us define our goals and put us on a plan to accomplish them. He was a great help in assisting us in hiring a new employee- right from drafting the online ad to interviewing the candidates. He has connected us with other key professionals to assist us with practical firm management, fee structures and client management. Gary has definitely helped us work towards building the business and life that we have been dreaming of. "

Laura Allen, Co-Founder, Duncan Allen Law, Nanaimo

Why Choose Our Books

Gary Gets Lawyers

Gary understands the way most lawyers think. He gets that common personality traits; analytical, critical thinking, and skepticism, while serving them well in the practice of law, often impede them in excelling with the business side of law.

He gets law firms

Gary understands how the typical business model of a law firm is full of complexities. The competing personalities, generational differences, egos, and hierarchy lend themselves to slower progress.

New Thinking New Results

Gary has an unmatched ability to teach lawyers a different way of thinking about their business, thus helping them to grow and flourish in less time. His ‘street smarts’ as an entrepreneur are magnetic.