Maximum Lawyer with Tyson Mutrux
Episode: Tools That Sleigh, Productivity All the Way
Date: December 6, 2025
Host: Tyson Mutrux
Episode Overview
In this lively solo episode, Tyson Mutrux takes listeners on a rapid-fire tour through his favorite tools, gadgets, and productivity resources—everything from office hardware and health gadgets to cutting-edge AI platforms and software that help his law firm (and life) run smoother. Think of it as a holiday-themed “Santa’s sack” episode, overflowing with recommendations, real-world use cases, and the candid, practical advice Maximum Lawyer fans love. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a law firm owner, or just hunting for useful things to boost your productivity, Tyson’s got a grab bag for you.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Health & Wellness Tools for Office Warriors
- Chirp Wheel (02:16)
- Tyson’s go-to for back pain relief: "My back will be hurting and then I'll hop on it, I'll be good to go and… completely fine. It’s amazing."
- Back Pod (03:07)
- Recommended by Christopher Nicolaison; resolved his rib-based back pain in a week.
2. Office Hardware: Setup and Recommendations
- Monitor Mounts (04:15)
- North Bayou wall/desk mount via Amazon—strong, reliable.
- Teleprompters (04:54)
- Elgato prompter: “Tricky though… If it’s really bright, you can’t have it.” (05:21)
- Dark Mode for Google Docs
- Recommends using plugins/extensions for less eye strain.
- Microphones and Audio
- SHURE mics (USB and traditional types); Volt 276 audio interface for two-mic setups.
- Travel mic with built-in stand for convenience.
- Mic Swing Arms
- Elgato swing arm (favorite), Gator Frameworks (sleek), Samson (sturdy).
- "I've had them where… the spring exploded and shot up… almost hit me in the face." (08:42)
- Lighting
- Box lighting (Amazon); Lume Cube circular lights: “Allows you to adjust the warmness and the brightness. They’re really handy.”
3. Software, Extensions & AI Favorites
- Chrome Extensions:
- Dub: Easy video messaging (06:43).
- Inbox When Ready: "Allows me to open up my emails and not see anything. Freaking amazing." (07:13)
- Mac Studio Computer
- Purchased on eBay for savings—“Doesn’t miss a beat… Everything’s wonderful.”
- AI Tools
- Bolt New: For building custom AI-driven tools ("Build a lot of cool things with it." (10:04)).
- Perplexity Max: “Email integration built in… drafts responses that are in my tone. Awesome.” (11:30)
- ChatGPT: Trusted, with useful built-in agents.
- Gemini, Google AI Studio: Impressed Tyson enough to challenge his ChatGPT allegiance. “Gemini took this massive leap over ChatGPT… [it] built a better thing than what I had built over in Bolt." (13:40)
- Atlas & Perplexity Comet Browsers: For streamlined research and browsing.
- Notebook LM: Uses mind maps, preps for mediations/depositions, auto-generates transcripts and videos—“Really, really, really amazing.” (17:18)
- Gamma.app: AI slide deck/presentation generator.
- Opus Clip: Clips long-form videos into short, shareable versions.
- Power Drill: Upload and deeply analyze your data with AI.
- N8N & Gemini Gems: Favorite platforms for building workflow agents.
4. Productivity, Workflow & Team Management
- Zoho (Zoho Creator, Zoho Projects, Zoho Voice)
- Built entire case management on top of Zoho Creator: “It’s bolted on… but our people can’t tell.”
- Synthesia: For creating AI-driven videos.
- Colby Index: Key to team assessment and regular leadership meetings.
- Ring Central & Twilio: Calls, texts, communication infra.
- Bill.com & Divi: Finances, payments, credit/card management.
- Zapier & Zoho Flow: Automations.
- BoardMix (Replaced Miro): “So much cheaper than Miro… really good. Essentially ripped off Miro.” (22:45)
- Lamp Interpreters: For booking language interpreters online.
- Birthday Buddy: Auto-sends Facebook birthday wishes (recommended by J Ruane).
5. Miscellaneous Recommendations
- GaryHalbertLetter.com: Goldmine for learning long-form sales letter copy (“One I've had for years…”).
- Crash Course Visuals: DK Global, High Impact, CVN for visuals and real trial footage.
- Background Checks: Tracers.
6. Notable Tech Toys
- Tesla Model (w/ Full Self Driving)
- Tyson’s current favorite “toy”: "Take me home. It takes me from where I am and home… does the parking. I don't do anything."
- Converted even his "old school mechanic" father to the electric side. (15:58)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [01:08] Tyson: “This is so close to Christmas… may be like, you know, Santa reaching into a sack and like picking out the favorite toys, right?”
- [05:21] (On teleprompter + dark screen) “See how it washes out my face? … If it’s really, really bright, you can’t have it.”
- [07:13] (On Inbox When Ready) “I can open up my emails and not see anything. Freaking amazing.”
- [10:04] (On Bolt New) “You can build a lot of cool things with it.”
- [11:30] (On Perplexity) “It organizes my emails and drafts responses that are in my tone. Awesome.”
- [13:40] (On Gemini/Google AI Studio) “Gemini took this massive leap over ChatGPT… [it] built a better thing than what I had built over in Bolt…”
- [15:58] (On Tesla FSD) “Take me home. It takes me from where I am and home… does the parking. I don't do anything. It pulled over for an ambulance at night—like it knew what to do!”
- [22:45] (On BoardMix) “So much cheaper than Miro… really good. Essentially ripped off Miro.”
- [24:17] (On CVN) “You can watch live trials or recorded trials. So that’s kind of fun.”
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 02:16 Back & Health Tools (Chirp Wheel, Back Pod)
- 04:15 Office Hardware (Monitor mounts, teleprompters, audio setups)
- 06:43 Chrome Extensions (Dub, Inbox When Ready)
- 07:34 Mac Studio / Recording Hardware
- 09:12 Lighting Tips
- 10:04 AI Tools Round-up (Bolt, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini)
- 13:40 Google AI Studio (Gemini) vs. ChatGPT Comparison
- 15:58 Tesla & Self-Driving Testimonial
- 17:18 Notebook LM, Gamma, Opus Clip, Power Drill, Agent-building Platforms
- 18:49 Law Practice Software (Zoho, Synthesia, Colby, etc.)
- 22:29 BoardMix vs. Miro
- 24:17 Trial Visuals & Resources (DK Global, CVN)
- 24:51 Tracers for Background Checks
- End Wrap-up & promise of a possible Part Two
Closing Thoughts
Tyson’s episode is an energetic, no-fluff inventory of the systems, apps, gadgets, and next-level AI tools that help him “sleigh” productivity and keep his law firm and life moving forward. The tone is casual, candid, and practical—peppered with real-life anecdotes, hands-on recommendations, and an openness to share what genuinely works. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just tool-curious, this “tool sack” episode drops actionable gems for anyone running a business (or just trying to work smarter).
For the full tool list (if available), check the episode show notes!