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Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a law firm owner who is looking to enhance your online presence? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson interviews Adam Williams, a lawyer and entrepreneur passionate about personal branding and social media growth. The discussion covers practical strategies, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges lawyers face in building an online presence. Tyson and Adam chat about how lawyers can create engaging videos for their business. One thing to keep in mind about creating engaging videos is that audiences love the human connection. Videos that are perfect and edited using every tool don't get the most views. For Adam, his successful videos are the ones where he is using selfie mode and walking down the street, within imperfect sound in the background and stumbling over his words. This is because these videos are more real and authentic. It is something to keep in mind when creating videos.Adam provides some insights on starting from ground zero when it comes to creating a presence online. It is best to find a few accounts that you enjoy and take from them. Look at what they do and how well it works. From there, you can “rip off and deploy”. Use those concepts as ideas for how you create your videos because there is no need to reinvent the wheel. Once you figure out what you like, you can work to make it your own.Take a listen!10:02 Content Strategy and Use of AI 19:07 Advice for Creating Engaging Videos32:06 Positioning as an Expert and Relatability 41:39 Lawyers and Personal Branding Hesitation 47:40 Advice for Starting from Zero Online Connect with Adam:Website Instagram FacebookLinkedin Youtube  TikTokTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here.

Spencer Jakab is an award-winning Wall Street Journal investing columnist with 30 years of finance experience who transformed from emerging markets research director into a financial journalist exposing how everyday investors repeatedly get fleeced by Wall Street's latest schemes.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/03:00 - Spencer's origin story: Growing up in Queens as son of Hungarian refugees, discovering investing through Peter Lynch's "One Up On Wall Street" in college, despite his late father's unsuccessful attempts to spark his interest earlier.08:00 - The accidental career path: Taking every finance class at Columbia, landing in emerging markets analysis covering post-Iron Curtain privatizations, then pivoting to Wall Street Journal journalism after a chance plane conversation led to same-day writing test and job offer.15:00 - GameStop reality check: The meme stock phenomenon wasn't the democratizing revolution portrayed on social media—it was another example of retail investors getting manipulated while believing they were "sticking it to the man."25:00 - The casino-fication of investing: How Robinhood and app-based platforms gamified trading with confetti animations and frictionless execution, making speculation feel like a mobile game rather than serious wealth-building.35:00 - Why passive beats active: Spencer explains the brutal math—only 11% of active fund managers beat the market over 30 years, and individual investors perform even worse due to fees, taxes, and behavioral mistakes.45:00 - The finfluencer trap: Social media rewards reckless investing behavior because outrageous bets generate more engagement than boring, sensible advice—creating dangerous incentive structures that harm followers.60:00 - Bots and manipulation: Modern markets face new threats from AI-generated social media campaigns pumping meme coins and stocks, making it nearly impossible to distinguish genuine sentiment from coordinated manipulation.67:00 - Defining success: Spencer's powerful reflection on career choices—turning down potential hundreds of millions to do work he loves, echoing Warren Buffett's definition of success as having people genuinely care about you when you're gone.Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

The North-Armagh crime outfit ‘The Firm' will take matters into its own hands after convicted double killer Stephen Smith died in January. Smith passed away after a seizure at home but that followed him being injured in an attack in Armagh before Christmas. That incident is being linked to a rival crime gang based in Armagh City – and the Firm are not happy. Why not? The Belfast Telegraph's crime correspondent Allison Morris joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Following her ruling Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 House of Representatives election, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is poised to use the firm base of her administration to support her diplomacy.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a busy law firm owner who doesn't have much time to think about the success of your business? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson explores the transformative power of setting aside dedicated time for deep thinking and proactive problem-solving within law firms. Drawing inspiration from organizations like NASA and SpaceX, he encourages law firm leaders to regularly schedule uninterrupted time to strategize, test, and implement solutions.  Prioritizing time to think as a law firm owner is very important to ensure you run your business successfully. Tyson shares some insights on why setting time aside to think is challenging but important. Most times, a lot of people are multitasking and trying to get multiple things done in a short amount of time. Though this might be your reality, it is important as a law firm owner to put time aside to think about how things are going for your firm. Especially if you are wanting to make your firm better. You need to think about how that will happen. If you take dedicated time to think about it, you can bring it to your team to get ideas flowing and start working towards that idea or goal.Thinking time needs to be scheduled and communicated to your team in order for it to work. Figure out the time of day where you are the sharpest. Maybe it's a 1 hour block in the morning, a quick 20 minute block in the early afternoon or right before bed. Decide what time works best for thinking and put it in your calendar. It is crucial to communicate this thinking time to your team so they don't disrupt it to ensure you can focus. Also, any ideas that come from this dedicated thinking time should be provided to your team so they know what you are expecting of them.Listen in to learn more!2:26 The Challenge of Prioritizing Thinking Time5:45 Proactive Problem-Solving vs. Reactive Management13:42 Scheduling and Communicating Thinking Time16:43 Common Traits of Successful Law Firms18:51 The Power of Focused, Uninterrupted Problem Solving Tune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is offering a reassuring message to U.S. allies. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

On this episode of Inside the Firm, the AIA is taking action, then Trump wants to build 1 Million Trump Homes, and finally they can't replace you if you build! Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

When you’re thinking about making a move to a new firm, there’s always a lingering question:  “Will my clients come with me?”  You think they will, but there’s no way to know for sure.  In this episode, Brendan Frazier shares a practical four step framework to help Financial Advisors confidently communicate a firm transition while maximizing client retention.  You'll Learn:  Why client attrition is as much emotional as it is financial  How to communicate a firm transition so clients are retained and trust is protected  The 5C Framework for communicating a firm transition with confidence  Additional Resources & Links:   Downloadable PDF: The 5C Framework  Learn More About RFG: www.rfgadvisory.com

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2-13-26 Hour 3 full 2419 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:46:41 +0000 T2yh3SmPeFejMcJ0yyBDVOz1h2dhobDU sports The Firm of Harris and Marang sports 2-13-26 Hour 3 Fast paced and local, giving in depth insights to the Trail Blazers, baseball, college football and the NFL. With the right kind of weird to get Portland through the workday. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.n

Cattle markets are holding firm through what is typically a quieter stretch of the year, underscoring just how tight North American beef supplies remain. In this mid-February Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange joined Shaun Haney to break down pricing trends following CattleCon last week in Nashville. As the industry looks ahead... Read More

In this forward-thinking episode, Sabine VanderLinden returns to kick off the year with a transformative discussion on “frontier firms” and the rise of agentic enterprises. As digital transformation accelerates, leaders face challenges like increasing climate risks, cyber threats, and widening protection gaps—pushing businesses (especially in regulated industries like insurance) to rethink strategies. Sabine explores how trailblazing organizations are leveraging AI not just as an assistant, but as an autonomous driver of capacity and productivity.  Through practical frameworks and real-world case studies, this episode lays out the playbook for riding the next wave of innovation, resilience, and growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS This year on Scouting for Growth, I wanted to regroup and make sure my podcast continues to deliver what matters most to you in the fast-paced transformation market. After a brief pause and reflection, and evaluating the insights from the World Economic Forum, with a clear sense that the world feels increasingly uninsurable—climate risk, cyber threats, and protection gaps are all expanding. But I believe that this narrative of uninsurability is simply a choice, not a certainty. I see a new class of leaders emerging, those who aren't just trying to manage risk but who are fundamentally changing how we approach it. Transformation isn't just happening in isolated labs; it's exploding at the convergence of capital, technology, and strategy—the true frontier of business. This is where agentic enterprises are emerging, blending human leadership with AI agents, forming digital workforces where competitive advantage depends on our agility with data, not just data ownership. Examples abound: Telstra is scaling AI across thousands of employees, UBS has put AI at the heart of its business via a Chief AI Officer, Mercedes-Benz uses digital twins and multiple agent systems to optimize production, and at Nestlé, AI is transforming everything from farm to fork. These companies aren't dabbling—they're fundamentally rethinking their models and leadership. My message is simple: the agentic frontier is not some distant theory—it's here and now. The uninsurable world is a choice, and you can choose to lead in this new paradigm. The tools and models exist, and the only question left is who has the courage to execute. As you listen and engage this year, I'll keep guiding you through these themes—helping you build, not just watch, the future unfold. BEST MOMENTS "The uninsurable world is a choice, not a certainty. While some twist their hands over these challenges, a new class of leaders is rewriting the rules of the game." "A frontier firm in the simplest terms is an organization that is human led but agent operated. This means your people set the vision and define success, while AI agents handle a significant share of the execution, working autonomously with oversight across processes." "Mastering [these levers] is the difference between watching the future happen and actively building it." "The market is sending an unequivocal message: the future of financial institutions including insurance, all regulated industry belongs to the agentic enterprise. This is not a distant vision; it is happening right now." ABOUT THE HOST Sabine VanderLinden is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur and the CEO of Alchemy Crew Ventures. She leads venture-client labs that help Fortune 500 companies adopt and scale cutting-edge technologies from global tech ventures. A builder of accelerators, investor, and co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, Sabine is known for asking the uncomfortable questions—about AI governance, risk, and trust. On Scouting for Growth, she decodes how real growth happens—where capital, collaboration, and courage meet. If this episode sparked your thinking, follow Sabine VanderLinden on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram for more insights. And if you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, reach out to the team at hello@alchemycrew.ventures  

Growth doesn't solve problems. It reveals which ones you've been ignoring. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle the leadership challenges that surface as law firms scale. From decision paralysis to team dependencies, this conversation explores why bigger firms face bigger problems and what it takes to lead through them. Michael breaks down the decision-making framework elite CEOs use, why leaders must stop being the bottleneck, and how world-class execution requires being 51% right and moving fast. This episode confronts the uncomfortable truth that your leadership team might look perfect on paper but fail in practice without the right incentives, speed, and simplicity. Here's what you'll learn: Why leadership teams get paralyzed and how to cut through indecision with a clear decision matrix How to stop training your team to depend on you and start building independent problem solvers Why being 51% right beats waiting for perfect information every single time Growth amplifies your leadership gaps. The question is whether you'll address them or let them cap your ceiling. ---- 09:26 – The decision framework elite CEOs use: first-order, second-order, and third-order consequences. 13:54 – The 51% rule: why world-class operators only need to be right half the time to win. 15:20 – Why your leadership team still waits for your approval on everything and the real reason behind the bottleneck. 17:09 – Creating a decision matrix that empowers your team to act without needing you. 19:34 – Why strong individual leaders fail to work as a cohesive team when you scale. 20:12 – Aligning leadership around firm-level metrics that drive collaboration and strategic unity. ---- Links & Resources: Charlie Munger 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at Dartmouth ---- Learn what sustainable growth can look like for your firm at crispcoach.com. ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O'Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 421. AMMA — Scaling Your Firm Starts With the Decisions You're Afraid to Make 339. AMMA — The Growth Blueprint: What It Takes to Build a 7, 8, and 9-Figure Law Firm 140. Chris Ronzio — Building and Leveraging a Business Playbook

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a law firm owner struggling with success? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Alexis Austin Litle, a former law firm partner and strategic success coach about how subconscious beliefs—often shaped by parental influence —can limit success in law firms. Alexis explains how these deep-seated patterns affect sales and growth and provides practical strategies to identify and rewire limiting beliefs about money and success.Subconscious beliefs drive success for people and more so for those who own their own businesses. Most people don't realize that the negative things that are said in your childhood actually are used to drive your success when you are older. These patterns that existed are now what control your success. For law firms, it is easy for there to be negative ideas about clients or something being too “expensive”. It is important to transform the beliefs of your team by rewiring  those beliefs. Alexis talks about what kind of action plan you need for this change, ultimately leading to success. Once you identify those thoughts and feelings from your team, flip the script on them. Start changing your own thoughts and feelings about clients, an expensive software that will help the firm or your intake process. The key is to be in a constant spaced repetition, so your team can follow your lead.Take a listen!3:58 The Power of Subconscious Beliefs9:39 Identifying and Rewiring Beliefs13:04 Proof of Success After Changing Beliefs16:00 Action Plan for Change18:34 Lasting Change and Parental BlameTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Alexis:WebsiteInstagram Facebook  X Linkedin Youtube 

Value: After Hours is a podcast about value investing, Fintwit, and all things finance and investment by investors Tobias Carlisle, and Jake Taylor. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soldier of Fortune: Warren Buffett, Sun Tzu and the Ancient Art of Risk-Taking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kindle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)We are live every Tuesday at 1.30pm E / 10.30am P.See our latest episodes at https://acquirersmultiple.com/podcastAbout Jake Jake's Twitter: https://twitter.com/farnamjake1Jake's book: The Rebel Allocator https://amzn.to/2sgip3lABOUT THE PODCASTHi, I'm Tobias Carlisle. I launched The Acquirers Podcast to discuss the process of finding undervalued stocks, deep value investing, hedge funds, activism, buyouts, and special situations.We uncover the tactics and strategies for finding good investments, managing risk, dealing with bad luck, and maximizing success.SEE LATEST EPISODEShttps://acquirersmultiple.com/podcast/SEE OUR FREE DEEP VALUE STOCK SCREENER https://acquirersmultiple.com/screener/FOLLOW TOBIASWebsite: https://acquirersmultiple.com/Firm: https://acquirersfunds.com/ Twitter: ttps://twitter.com/GreenbackdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobycarlisleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobiascarlisleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobias_carlisleABOUT TOBIAS CARLISLETobias Carlisle is the founder of The Acquirer's Multiple®, and Acquirers Funds®. He is best known as the author of the #1 new release in Amazon's Business and Finance The Acquirer's Multiple: How the Billionaire Contrarians of Deep Value Beat the Market, the Amazon best-sellers Deep Value: Why Activists Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations (2014) (https://amzn.to/2VwvAGF), Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors (2012) (https://amzn.to/2SDDxrN), and Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World's Greatest Concentrated Value Investors (2016) (https://amzn.to/2SEEjVn). He has extensive experience in investment management, business valuation, public company corporate governance, and corporate law.Prior to founding the forerunner to Acquirers Funds in 2010, Tobias was an analyst at an activist hedge fund, general counsel of a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, and a corporate advisory lawyer. As a lawyer specializing in mergers and acquisitions he has advised on transactions across a variety of industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Australia, Singapore, Bermuda, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, and Guam. He is a graduate of the University of Queensland in Australia with degrees in Law (2001) and Business (Management) (1999).

Send a textShownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/520.Most law firm owners wrestle with slow growth—not because they lack effort, but because their team struggles to consistently execute on their vision.In this episode, Moshe Amsel sits down with Brooke Lively—visionary law firm strategist, serial entrepreneur, and the only EOS Implementer in the US working exclusively with law firms—to reveal why the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is the secret weapon for firm owners seeking clarity, traction, and profitable growth.Whether you're running a small solo practice or managing a multi-million-dollar team, discovering how to make execution second nature will change your results—and your satisfaction.Resources mentioned:

The Cynic Weekly – The original 90 Minute Cynic Podcast.After another dramatic stoppage-time winner, Barry, Stuart and Scott break down a nerve-shredding night that keeps the title dream alive but raises serious questions about sustainability. Are Celtic grinding their way to glory or just delaying the inevitable?The panel discuss:Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's dream debut and whether his quality can spark something biggerThe worrying injury to Arne Engels and what it means for the midfieldReo Hatate's struggle for form and focusThe full-back revival with Tierney and SarrachiMartin O'Neill's outspoken comments and what they reveal about the squadA brutal run of fixtures ahead, including Rangers (twice), Stuttgart and a trip to PittodriePlus listeners' questions and a look ahead to a massive Sunday showdown at Kilmarnock.

How is AI changing the way we store data? This week Technology Now dives into the topic of data storage in the world of AI. We explore intelligent storage, how data sovereignty is influencing how we store our data, and consider where the world of storage could be going in the future. Jim O'Dorisio, Senior Vice President and General Manager HPE Storage, tells us more.This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week, hosts Michael Bird and Sam Jarrell look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organizations.About Jim:https://www.linkedin.com/in/odorisiojim/Sources:https://www.statista.com/statistics/871513/worldwide-data-created/#statisticContainerhttps://www.studionetworksolutions.com/how-much-data-is-used-and-stored-in-the-world/#:~:text=expanding%20digital%20universe.-,Global%20Data%20Usage,over%20180%20zettabytes%20by%202025.1 billion terrabytes in 1 zettabyte. If a smartphone has 1Tb storage, then you need 180 billion smartphones to make 180Zb of storage. 180 billion > 100 billionhttps://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/memory-storage/https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/memory-storage/8/308https://www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/6129/https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/memory-storage/8/308/963

Guest: Larry Cheng is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Volition CapitalWebsite: https://www.volitioncapital.com/. AUM: Volition Capital has $1.8 Billion AUM on their 5th FundLarry's BioLarry Cheng is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Volition Capital, a growth equity firm focused on supporting founders building capital-efficient technology businesses. With over 25 years of investing experience, Larry has led investments in dozens of companies across Internet, e-commerce, software, and consumer sectors. Most notably, Larry was the first investor in Chewy, which became the most valuable e-commerce acquisition in history. He currently serves on public company boards such as GameStop and Grove Collaborative as well as several private company boards such as US Mobile, Rounds, Levanta and several others. Earlier in his career, he led investments at Fidelity Ventures and began in venture capital at Bessemer Venture Partners.Larry's entrepreneurial journey began early when he became Apple's youngest certified technician at age 13. While at Harvard, he launched a $400,000 laundry business and later became President of Harvard Student Agencies, a $4 million student-run company serving the greater Harvard community. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and played football for the Crimson. Larry is a frequent guest lecturer at institutions including Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, and USC Marshall School of Business.

Małgorzata Lorini przedsiębiorczyni, inwestorka w nieruchomości i założycielka firmy zarządzającej 150 apartamentami – opowiada, jak zaprojektować życie i biznes na własnych zasadach.W tym odcinku „Zaprojektuj Swoje Życie” rozmawiamy o:

Only 15% of Aussie SMEs see their accountant as a Key Strategic Partner — the go-to advisor driving growth and success. In this episode of Accountants Minute Podcast, Peter Towers, Managing Director of ESS BIZTOOLS, is joined by Darren Gleeson (Founder, Tax Fitness) to show how top 20% benchmarking turns "advisory" into a repeatable system – fast, evidence-based, and built for quarterly client conversations that improve profit and performance. SPECIAL OFFER: Use code ESS100 to get Tax Fitness for $1,000 + GST (save $200) plus 12 months FREE access to the ESS BIZTOOLS Starter Package. You can also access our podcast on: Amazon Music Apple Podcasts Audible Spotify YouTube

Vláda sa v treťom konsolidačnom balíku zamerala aj na živnostenské podnikanie. Od januára sa zvýšili odvody a výrazne sa skrátilo obdobie, počas ktorého živnostníkom nevzniká povinnosť platiť sociálne odvody. O tom, či a komu sa ešte tento druh podnikania oplatí, sme sa rozprávali so zakladateľom projektu Firmáreň Borisom Kukumbergom.

If you work in BigLaw, you already expect weekends to be part of the job. But you find that not all weekend work is created equal. In this episode, I walk through the difference between healthy, role-appropriate weekend demands and the kind of constant disruption that signals deeper management and culture problems inside a firm. I explain the three traits that define normal weekend work: a real reason tied to client reality, a clearly scoped task, and a true endpoint. We then unpack what dysfunctional weekend work looks like in practice, including poor planning disguised as urgency, perpetual low-grade emergencies, and being kept mentally on call even when no real deadline exists.  I break down how these patterns show up differently in transactional versus litigation practices and why weekend culture is one of the strongest predictors of burnout and reactive exits. Finally, I share concrete strategies for setting boundaries that actually work in BigLaw by shaping timelines, preempting chaos earlier in the week, and using seniority to delegate rather than absorb endless work. At a Glance 01:20 Why the real issue isn't working weekends but how and how often 02:09 The three traits that define normal weekend work in BigLaw 02:41 Why real deadlines feel different from anxiety-driven urgency 03:10 How scoped tasks and clear endpoints protect your time and sanity 04:03 How poor planning gets passed down as "emergencies" 05:16 What perpetual urgency without deadlines actually signals 05:46 When firms stop buying labor and start renting your nervous system 06:13 Why constant weekend work becomes a structural problem 06:38 How weekend chaos at senior levels signals stagnation, not growth 07:11 How transactional and litigation practices show dysfunction differently 08:25 Why weekend culture predicts burnout and rushed exits 09:35 The clear difference between purposeful intensity and endless chaos 10:24 Why the goal isn't fewer weekends but fewer bad weekends 10:51 How structured availability reshapes expectations without backlash 11:21 How anticipatory communication prevents most weekend emergencies 12:22 Why reliability during real crises earns boundary credibility 12:53 How delegation becomes the senior lawyer's real boundary tool 13:17 How to read firm reactions to boundaries as cultural data Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law.  For Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review." Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast here!  For Spotify, tap here on your mobile phone, follow the podcast, listen to the show, then find the rating icon below the description, and tap to rate with five stars. Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? Here are ways to reach out to her: www.lauraterrell.com  laura@lauraterrell.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/  Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast

Today... Montrose County School District staff, led by UVEA, are urging the school board to avoid hiring Brad Miller’s law firm, citing concerns about controversy, transparency, rising legal costs, and potential threats to employee contracts. And later... Delta-Montrose Electric Association canceled its planned 20-megawatt solar array and withdrew from a $72 million loan after a new cost review found inflation, financing and compliance requirements, and uncertain incentives could push member rates higher.Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This CEO Built A $30B Money Management FirmGuest STAN GREGOR Chairman & CEO Website: https://summitfinancial.com/AUM$26-27B in assetsSUMMIT FINANCIAL CEOStan Gregor is the CEO of Summit Financial LLC. As a senior executive with over 30 years of experience, Stan has operated in banking, private wealth management, investment management, fiduciary trust services, fixed income trading, investment banking, retirement services, insurance, financial planning, and public finance. He has also been involved in acquiring and integrating some of the largest and most complicated banking, wealth management, insurance, and capital markets businesses and cultures with a demonstrated track record of increasing productivity, profitability and shareholder value.Most recently, Stan was the founder and co-CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald Wealth Partners (CFWP). Under his leadership, CFWP grew to over $5 billion in assets in less than two years through several strategic acquisitions of RIA's, independent advisors, and wire house teams.Prior to joining Cantor Fitzgerald, Stan was the Head of Wells Fargo Wealth Management -Eastern US Markets and President of Wachovia Wealth Markets. He provided executive leadership to the Eastern U.S. Markets and headed up the Wealth Insurance Division overseeing: the private bank, wealth brokerage, investment management, fiduciary trust services, financial planning, and insurance. Stan was responsible for leading nearly 5,000 team members generating revenues of $2.5 billion with $69 billion of investment fee-based AUM, $19 billion of deposit balances, and $16 billion of loans.Prior to Wachovia, Stan was CEO of Commerce Capital Markets, where he directed private wealth management, brokerage, asset management, fixed income trading, derivatives, investment banking, retirement services, insurance, and public finance.Subsequently, Stan was CEO of Quick and Reilly (Q&R) as one of the visionaries that transformed Q&R from a transactional discount broker to a full-service advisory company. When Q&R was acquired by Bank of America, Stan stayed on as co-CEO of Bank of America Investment Services until 2005.Over nearly a decade at Citigroup, Stan had several senior executive level roles leading different divisions including consumer banking, private wealth management, and Citigroup as Northeast Group Executive Vice President. He is also a member of the Fast Company Executive Board.Company BioSummit Financial is a preeminent investment advisory firm proud to continue our predecessors' four-decade legacy helping advisors elevate their businesses and deliver robust client experiences.

If you're looking to understand how the OBBBA can empower your business, this episode is packed with clear explanations and actionable insights for entrepreneurs everywhere.Welcome to another episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, hosted by Glenn Harper and Julie Smith. They talk about the real impact of the OBBBA—referred to as the "big beautiful bill"—on entrepreneurs and business owners.With lots of chatter and confusion around what this legislation actually means, Glenn Harper breaks down the concrete benefits: from locking in permanent tax rates, to making long-term business planning easier, to allowing full write-offs for heavy vehicles and essential equipment purchases.Julie Smith joins in with practical questions, making sure listeners know how these changes could directly affect their buying decisions and tax strategies.PureTax, LLCTop 3 Takeaways:Locked-in Tax Rates: The OBBBA makes the current tax rates permanent, allowing entrepreneurs to plan for the future with more certainty. No more worrying about sudden tax hikes after sunset clauses expire!Permanent Qualified Business Income Deduction: Most flow-through entities can continue to benefit from this deduction. That means more money stays in your pocket and less goes to taxes.Immediate Asset Write-Offs: Need new equipment, vehicles, or even a factory upgrade? Purchase qualifying assets and write off 100%—right away, with no long depreciation schedules.Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year. An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast. Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses

In our latest episode of Travel Tea, we're spilling the real industry secrets with none other than Heather Christopher, owner of HC Travel Firm and trust us… she did not come to play.We're diving headfirst into what's shaping travel right now, including:The biggest travel trends clients are obsessed with The destinations everyone is booking (and the ones quietly making a comeback) How the age of AI is changing what travelers want, expect, and request What's next for advisor + supplier relationships and how the industry may look in the next few yearsFrom luxury escapes to shifting client behavior, Heather gives an insider perspective you won't hear anywhere else. If you've been wondering what's really happening behind the scenes in travel… this episode is the one.So grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and tune in—because the tea is poured and it's piping hot.

Seeking Divorce Assistance in These Locations? Our Team Can Help!   Riverside: https://bit.ly/4lYPO9o Corona: https://bit.ly/44gJROv Irvine: https://bit.ly/3EvvQSL San Diego: https://bit.ly/4lOg85X Palm Desert: https://bit.ly/4jNWZzc   Founded in 2021, Reel Fathers Rights APC is a Nationally Recognized Family Law Firm that focuses exclusively on representing Men and Fathers in Family Court in California. RFR boasts over 300 years of combined family court experience and was recognized as the top law Firm on the Inc 5000 List for 2025. RFR attorneys have earned dozens of awards and certifications from being named Certified Family Law Speicialist by the State Bar of California to being named Rising Stars by Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch by Super Lawyers. RFR attorneys are equipped to handle everything from contentious Child Custody disputes to high profile, high-stakes divorce, and defense of serious Domestic Violence Allegations. RFR is the go-to attorney for Men and Fathers in California Family Courts. You can learn more about Reel Fathers Rights and their services on our website www.reelfathersrights.com.   Mark Reel Jr. is the Founder and CEO of Reel Fathers Rights APC. Since 2021, Mark and RFR have represented thousands of Men and Fathers in California Family Courts. Mark has been named One to Watch by Best Lawyers and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers. He has also been recognized by Inc on their Ince 500 list of fastest growing companies as well as Elite Lawyer and Expertise.com.   About This Episode:   Family law attorney Mark Real Jr. explains the legal and logistical challenges of claiming children as dependents on tax returns after a divorce or separation. He notes that while court orders often specify how tax credits should be divided between parents, the IRS primarily determines eligibility based on the number of overnights each parent spends with the children. Real emphasizes that following the court order is crucial to avoid sanctions, especially since electronic filing conflicts—where one parent files first—can trigger reviews that delay both parents' tax returns.    

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a law firm owner looking for tips on growth? In this episode of the Maximum Lawyer Podcast, Tyson chats with Andrea, a trademark attorney, shares her journey from growing up in a low-income family to founding her own firm serving small businesses. She discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, balancing family life as well as her personal growth in emotional intelligence and risk-taking.Andrea shares how small, incremental changes over time work better than massive shifts. Part of growing in business is making small changes that lead to a shift in how things are done. It is important to identify the end goal as a law firm owner and map out how to reach that goal step by step. Taking small steps, involving your staff and having them make changes in how they do things will lead to that end result. Andrea uses the example of losing weight and cutting out alcohol as examples of changing using incremental steps.Alignment, intuition and self awareness are all important for growth as a law firm owner. Being in alignment usually happens once you have done all the work. When you listen to and follow your intuition and become very self-aware of who you are as a leader, you can allow that alignment to happen. This is where you will see that growth as an entrepreneur. Listen in to learn more!4:33 Initial Fears and Early Growth15:20 Incremental Change Over Massive Shifts24:32 Legal vs. Practical Advice32:18 Alignment, Intuition, and Self-Awareness44:32 Building a Remote, Flexible TeamTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. Connect with Andrea:Website  Instagram

Mary Delaney, CEO of Karbon, opens Episode 250 of The Unique CPA with a powerful story: she tells Randy about a neighbor whose accountant didn't just crunch numbers but delivered life-changing advice that transformed his business into a legacy. That moment crystallizes what technology can unlock for the profession. Rather than something to be feared, it has the potential to grant us the freedom to focus on advisory work that truly matters. Mary explains how automation handles the mundane, potentially flipping the statistic that 80% of small businesses fail by year ten. With the right technology, every small business could access some level of advisory support. But accountants must make a critical shift: to stop thinking like practitioners and start running their firms as businesses. Mary shares her own experience growing a compliance-heavy services company from single-digit margins to 25%, emphasizing the importance of identifying levers, whether that's increasing referrals, automating workflows, or offshoring strategically. Empowered people deliver exceptional client experiences, and it's not people first or clients first, it's both, simultaneously. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUniqueCPA.com

Often referred to as “The Master of the Legal Thriller,“ John Grisham published his first book, “A Time to Kill,” in 1989, and 37 years later, he shows no signs of slowing down.  He has now written 51 consecutive #1 bestsellers that have been translated into more than 50 languages.    So  what better time to celebrate the career of the acclaimed and prolific author John Grisham than the week of his 71st birthday (February 8)?   What real-life experience inspired John Grisham to write “A Time to Kill”? How did “The Firm” change the author's life? What's the best writing advice John ever received? How has John's wife Renee been instrumental to his success? And just how HAS he produced more than 50 bestsellers?   The verdict is in… this podcast episode is for you!    How to support Scandal Water: Rate, review, and subscribe! Follow the show on your favorite app or Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel.  Send your shoutouts to scandalwaterpodcast@gmail.com. Become a member on patreon.com/ScandalWaterPodcast or buymeacoffee.com/scandalwaterpod – which will also grant you access to fabulous bonus content! #OrderintheCourt #JuryDuty #Courtroom #JohnGrisham #BestSeller #NewYorkTimesBestSeller #ATimetoKill #TheFirm #Writer #AFewGoodMen #Film #Movies #Podcast #February

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The Jeffrey Epstein saga has continued to make headlines. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has come under new pressure to resign, amid an expanding scandal over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US despite ties to Epstein. The latest tranche of files relating to the convicted sex offender have also brought new scrutiny to former prince Andrew, with UK police assessing reports he sent sensitive information to Epstein. Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has refused to testify before a US congressional committee.

In this episode of our Future of the Firm podcast, Alison Huntington, Global Commercial Strategy and Insights Leader at Russell Reynolds, sits down with Emma Carroll, Head of Content at Source, to discuss how firms can create true commercial value from their research—both now and in the future.  We consider the following questions and more:  Beyond the traditional white paper, what content falls under the category of "insights" today? In what ways do successful firms use research to create value for themselves and their clients?  What examples are there of this being done well?  How do the marketing funnel and mapping the customer journey come into play?  What are the biggest mistakes firms make when trying to commercialise their research?  With AI changing the game, how will the role of insights and research evolve in the coming years?  If you are a professional services leader looking to ensure your insights are not static but instead drive revenue, this conversation is for you.  If you enjoyed this conversation, don't miss our sister podcast, Business Leader's Voice. In a recent episode, we talked to Ahmed Abdel Wahab, General Manager for India at Mars, about what it takes to be a truly authentic leader today, particularly in a time of volatility.    

Abacus Global Management is entering a new chapter with its move to the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker ABX. Chairman and CEO Jay Jackson goes Inside the ICE House to unpack the strategy behind the listing and rebrand, and how Abacus' data-driven, vertically integrated model sets it apart. He also shares how proprietary data and technology are positioning the firm for its next phase of growth.

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In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, host Steve Riley sits down with plaintiff's attorney Chris Earley to explore what truly limits law firm growth and why it is often not marketing, systems, or strategy. Chris shares how unresolved anger, past trauma, and limiting beliefs created an invisible ceiling in his firm, keeping him reactive, overextended, and stuck despite doing all the right things. Through therapy, deep self reflection, and writing his memoir Scaling the Wall, Chris did the inner work that transformed how he leads, practices law, and lives his life. That personal healing unlocked powerful results including calmer leadership, easier delegation, a stronger team culture, authentic client attraction, and sustainable law firm growth driven by impact rather than money chasing. If you are a solo or small firm owner who feels stuck despite your efforts, this candid conversation offers perspective, mindset shifts, and practical insight into how doing the inner work first makes outer law firm growth possible and lasting. In this episode, you will hear: How unresolved personal trauma and limiting beliefs can quietly cap firm growth Removing the "lid" on success through self-awareness, healing, and inner work Writing a book as a catalyst for clarity, credibility, and professional momentum Shifting from anger and reactivity to calm, centered leadership Aligning personal values with marketing, client selection, and firm culture Building visibility and trust through consistent, authentic habits rather than hard selling Why chasing impact instead of money leads to stronger relationships and better results Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Chris Earley https://www.chrisearley.com/your-team/christopher-earley/ Earley Law Group https://www.chrisearley.com/ Book: Scaling the Wall: One Man's Journey of Healing Childhood Trauma to Find Fulfillment and Success https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Wall-Journey-Childhood-Fullfillment/dp/B0DQWFM2DY Episode 123: Breaking Free from Bitterness: The Transformative Power of Gratitude with Brother Curtis https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/transformative-power-of-gratitude/ Episode 137: Grow or Die: John Morgan's Relentless Strategy for Law Firm Expansion – Part 1 https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/grow-or-die-john-morgan/ Episode 128: Referral Marketing Secrets to Scale Your Law Firm with Craig Goldenfarb https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/referral-marketing-secrets/ The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Workshop  https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/   (Code PODCAST500 for $500 off) Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com.   Curious about growing your own law practice? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

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Find me on Substack!Tobias Carlisle is founder and portfolio manager of Acquirer's Funds managing two deep value ETFs, acclaimed author of five investment books including his newest Soldier of Fortune blending Warren Buffett and Sun Tzu's strategic wisdom, and host of the popular Value After Hours podcast.Episode Sponsor: Fiscal AI is a modern data terminal that gives investors instant access to twenty years of financials, earnings transcripts, and extensive segment and KPI data—use my link for a two-week free trial plus 15% off: https://fiscal.ai/talkingbillions/3:00 - Tobias shares his unique upbringing in Australian outback where school ended in grade 10 and included animal husbandry—learning to shear sheep and work cattle in what he calls a formative contrast to his later academic life at boarding school.6:00 - Transition to law career: Started at a national law firm in April 2000, peak of dot-com bubble. “I missed out on all of the fun parties on the way up and I just saw the carnage on the way down,” which opened his eyes to the importance of cash flow over hype.9:00 - Early exposure to activist investing: Witnessed corporate raiders targeting dot-coms with cash on balance sheets, killing the business and liquidating or using as platform for acquisitions. This low-downside, high-complexity approach fascinated him.14:00 - The telecom case study: Worked with two entrepreneurs who turned $100,000 each into a $600 million exit by building dark fiber infrastructure and data centers. “They were the best telecom lawyers in Australia and they weren't lawyers”—emphasizing the power of combining financial, technological, and regulatory understanding.28:00 - Philosophy behind Soldier of Fortune: Explores Warren Buffett as risk-taker rather than risk-avoider, connecting his strategic thinking to Sun Tzu's Art of War. The book examines 13 laws of strategic advantage.45:00 - Discussion of key laws: “Attack weakness with strength” and “seize the initiative”—Buffett's approach to investing in moments when he has maximum advantage, like deploying capital during the 2008 crisis.1:08:00 - The surfing analogy: Experienced investors are “not only on the right wave, but at the right spot on that wave”—getting positioning and timing right rather than just working harder.1:09:00 - Impact on his own investing: “Shot selection becomes so much better the longer that you do something...if I'm just a little bit more patient, I know that there is a bigger wave coming.”1:11:30 - Definition of success: “A happy, healthy family and time with my kids...watching them play sport. That's really my definition of success.”Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.

Where do you want your firm to go in the new year? Do you have a plan to get there? Intentional firm design and strategy trumps reactive growth every time. Don't let your firm run you; take charge today! Guest Kellam Parks is a partner with the metrics- and technology-driven family and cybersecurity law firm Parks Zeigler PLLC, and he runs the coaching program “The Motivated Lawyer,” helping firms craft a path to a successful future. Hear how he recently took on one new client pro bono to demonstrate how his coaching helps lawyers visualize and achieve their goals. Parks began his own Virginia Beach firm as a “paperless” entity nearly 15 years ago, incorporating emerging tech to maximize efficiencies. As the firm developed, tech tools have helped his team automate the routine and focus on the most important and demanding tasks. He is a regular speaker and provider of CLE programs for attorneys and firms and produces educational videos and a popular newsletter packed with tips. Do you need help building out your technological capacities and marketing? As Parks points out, “Nobody knows everything.” Always be learning and open to new ideas.  Questions or ideas about solo and small practices? Drop us a line at NewSolo@legaltalknetwork.com   Topics: Too many solos start out with no intentional plan, opting instead to gather as many clients as they can then scrambling to keep up. A recipe for stress and inefficiency. In 2026, think about what you actually want from your firm. Then create an intentional plan to get there, step by step. Technology is not an option. Use the tools available to you. But remember “technology does not fix chaos.” It all starts with your plan, your established systems, and understanding what you're doing (and why).  Mentioned in This Episode: Previous appearance on New Solo, “Tech, Automation, and Cybersecurity: A Pioneering Attorney's Perspective”  Previous appearance on Legal Talk Network's Digital Detectives, “Cybersecurity: Getting to Good for the Small Law Firm”  Ben Glass, Great Legal Marketing Gino Wickman, “Traction”  Allie K. Miller, understanding AI “Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire,” by Dan Martell  Clio ABA Techshow 2026 Clio Cloud Conference 2026   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Amanda Daering, co-founder of Newance, shares how she built a successful recruitment and fractional HR firm after becoming frustrated with traditional agencies. She reflects on navigating a tough hiring market and experiencing the company's first loss in 2024. Amanda explains how Newance achieved a strong turnaround in 2025 with 12% sales growth while cutting costs by 25%. She discusses the importance of candid leadership, sustainable culture, and hiring for mindset over resume. This episode offers valuable lessons on resilience, clarity, and building a thriving small business with a lean, high-performing team. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Amanda Daering shares that the hardest part of growing a small business is not getting distracted by being busy, but instead focusing on the few key activities that truly create leverage and move the business forward. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Amanda Daering shares that her favorite business book is the classic "High Output Management" by Andy Grove. She values it because Grove views business through the lens of systems, which aligns with how she likes to lead and advise others. She pairs this systematic approach with a deep sense of empathy for the humans operating within those systems. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Amanda Daering recommends using AI as a thought partner for online learning, specifically by using prompts to have AI "polish" ideas or identify flaws in a plan. Regarding podcasts, she frequently listens to Esther Perel's "Where Should we Begin?" and finds value in attending conferences outside her industry—such as those focused on therapy or human behavior—to understand how human trends impact the workplace. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Amanda Daering recommends a weekly clarity meeting as the most essential resource for growing a small business. Rather than searching for complex technology, she believes the real "unlock" is a simple, consistent check-in where leaders face reality and look at the actual numbers. She emphasizes that without this core rhythm and clarity, any additional technology or tools piled on top will not be effective. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Amanda Daering's advice to her "day one" self, from over seven years ago, is to let it feel easier. While she emphasizes maintaining a strong sense of hard work and discipline, she suggests doing so without the heavy pressure and weight often associated with entrepreneurship. She reflects that she was originally missing the fact that she was actually having fun along the journey. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: Balance realism with optimism, because growth becomes easier when you can see both risk and possibility clearly – Amanda Daering Let entrepreneurship feel lighter, because the journey is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured – Amanda Daering Being candid and honest builds more trust than trying to sound polished or perfect – Amanda Daering  

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREWhy does it feel like you're working all day… but nothing important actually gets done? In this episode of Maximum Lawyer Live, Tyson breaks down the real enemy of execution: engineered distraction. From social media and news cycles to emails, chats, and notifications, the modern workday is designed to fracture your attention. Tyson makes the case that focus isn't a personality trait or an ADHD problem—it's a systems problem. If your environment is noisy, your output will be mediocre, no matter how hard you try.Tyson exposes the hidden cost of distraction, including the fact that every task switch can cost over 23 minutes of lost focus. That's not inefficiency—that's sabotage. He shares practical, no-nonsense fixes: aggressive notification control, phone Focus modes, muting keywords and people, and intentionally designing your workspace so it supports deep work instead of constant interruption. As a law firm owner, your job isn't to respond faster—it's to think clearer and design better systems.The real takeaway is uncomfortable but freeing: most exhaustion doesn't come from work—it comes from mental noise. Tyson shows how to replace mindless consumption with intentional action, protect your best thinking, and focus on what actually compounds over time. With the right systems in place, as little as 90 minutes of uninterrupted deep work per day can outperform scattered 8–10 hour workdays. Less noise. Better decisions. Real progress.2:27 Task Switching and Deep Focus5:34 Engineering Your Own Distractions7:50 Optimizing Work Environment and Notifications9:40 Managing Social Media and Information Inputs12:31 The Psychological Impact of Negative News14:37 Quality of Thoughts and Algorithmic Influence17:50 Scheduling Focus and Task Lists18:44 Investing in Relationships and Time Blocking 20:37 Minimizing Distractions During Deep Work21:25 Stop Feeding What You Can't Affect26:13 Email Management and Weekly Goals 27:14 The Power of 90 Minutes of Deep WorkTune in to today's episode and checkout the full show notes here. 

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Bamidele Farinre Founder of No Ceiling Consulting, a biomedical scientist, STEM expert, agile project manager, and advocate for professional development, mentorship, and removing internal and systemic limitations (“ceilings”). They discuss her STEM background, the evolving role of AI in science, the meaning of “no ceilings,” navigating personal and professional barriers, mentorship, setbacks, agile leadership, and how individuals—especially people of color—can create opportunity even in the face of bias and structural limitations.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Bamidele Farinre Founder of No Ceiling Consulting, a biomedical scientist, STEM expert, agile project manager, and advocate for professional development, mentorship, and removing internal and systemic limitations (“ceilings”). They discuss her STEM background, the evolving role of AI in science, the meaning of “no ceilings,” navigating personal and professional barriers, mentorship, setbacks, agile leadership, and how individuals—especially people of color—can create opportunity even in the face of bias and structural limitations.