Podcasts about great life

A law firm's culture is not built by slogans on the wall. It is built by the standards people live every day. Scott Pioli built championship teams around three deceptively simple rules: be on time, pay attention, and work hard. In Part 2 of this conversation, Steve Riley and Scott unpack why those rules matter more than any mission statement, and why living them consistently is harder than it sounds. Drawing on decades inside elite NFL organizations, Scott shows how small behaviors reveal the real culture of a team long before the pressure is on. Along the way, he shares lessons from Bill Belichick, Bill Parcells, Al Davis, Tom Brady, and others who shaped how he thinks about performance, accountability, and leadership. For law firm owners and attorneys, this episode is a reminder that great teams are not built by talent alone. They are built through standards, role clarity, coachability, and the daily discipline to do the work the right way. Get this one right, and everything else gets easier. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Scott Pioli's three simple rules for building high-performing teams Why being on time communicates reliability, respect, and readiness How paying attention changes the way leaders listen, coach, and make decisions Why the work lawyers do when no one is watching defines the culture of the whole firm How "do your job" reduces friction and strengthens team performance Why role clarity, coachability, and humility matter in elite cultures ___________ 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: Scott Pioli https://www.nfl.com/author/scott-pioli Part 1: Why Work Ethic Isn't Enough with Scott Pioli  https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/why-work-ethic-isnt-enough-scott-pioli-part-1 NFL Films Presents: Remembering a Special Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SF6N8TzNA NFL Do Your Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeNYQaS3rZI Matthew Spencer https://www.meyer-spencer.com Schedule a Free Discovery Call with Atticus https://atticusadvantage.com/schedule Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Most lawyers are not lazy. They are overloaded. Most lawyers are not afraid of hard work. They stay late, care deeply about clients, and push themselves constantly. But eventually many firm owners hit a frustrating reality: despite all the effort, they still feel stuck. Lots of motion. Not enough progress. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Scott Pioli, three-time Super Bowl executive and former Patriots VP of Player Personnel, to explore what separates people who simply work hard from those who consistently perform at an elite level. After decades building championship teams alongside Bill Belichick, Scott learned something most professionals miss: sustainable success does not come from grinding harder. It comes from developing better habits, better preparation, better feedback systems, and a clearer understanding of what actually drives performance. Throughout the conversation, Scott shares the work habits and mindset shifts that shaped his career, the humility required to keep improving, and why high performing cultures are often "uncomfortably demanding." Steve and Scott also unpack the role of friction, accountability, and honest feedback in personal growth, leadership, and law firm success. If you feel exhausted despite working hard, this episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, leadership, and law firm growth and help you build a more intentional path to high performance. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: The critical difference between work ethic and work habits The preparation systems Scott used while building championship NFL teams How prioritization separates elite performers from overwhelmed professionals Why self-awareness and humility are essential to growth Scott's unusual color-coding and note-taking system for retaining information What "uncomfortably demanding" leadership actually means How friction and disagreement can improve performance instead of damaging teams Why elite cultures are built intentionally, not accidentally ___________ 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: Scott Pioli https://www.nfl.com/author/scott-pioli NFL Films Presents: Remembering a Special Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SF6N8TzNA Matthew Spencer https://www.meyer-spencer.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Virtual Workshop https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ (discount code: PODCAST500) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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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What if your law firm's growth no longer depended on you doing everything yourself? Most law firm owners hit a point where working harder stops working. The calendar gets fuller. Decisions pile up. The team depends on you for everything, and even though the firm is growing, life somehow feels smaller. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with attorney Marc Schneider to unpack the leadership shifts required to scale a law firm without burning out. Marc shares how he transformed his practice from a general law firm into a highly focused community association firm with 17 attorneys by learning to think like a business owner instead of just a lawyer. Marc explains how niching down created momentum, why accountability matters more than organizational charts, and how delegating intake, recruiting, and decision-making helped him stop being the bottleneck inside his own firm. He also shares the mindset changes that allowed him to build a stronger culture, attract better talent, and create a business designed to grow beyond him. If you've ever felt stuck between wanting a bigger practice and wanting a better life, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for building both. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: How a co-op board seat launched a 1,000-client niche practice Why niching down beats staying a generalist The difference between an org chart and an accountability chart How Marc systemized intake and stopped being the bottleneck Why culture and brand matter in recruiting top talent Why great lawyers are not automatically great leaders How Marc scaled big projects without doing everything himself ___________ 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: Marc H. Schneider, Esq. https://schneiderbuchel.com/about/team/marc-h-schneider Schneider Buchel LLP https://schneiderbuchel.com CASM (Community Association School of Management) https://casm.net Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com Atticus Summit https://atticussummit.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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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Immigration law is one of the most intense, high-pressure practice areas right now, and Angel Leal has grown his national firm while navigating constant pressure, emergencies, and change. In this powerful episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with the Miami-based immigration attorney who went from "scorched earth" burnout, 280 pounds, sky-high blood pressure, weekly heart attack scares, and the aftermath of a thyroid cancer diagnosis to leading a 30-person firm with 7 lawyers, dropping 60 pounds, reclaiming his health, and competing in the CrossFit Open. Angel pulls no punches about the real toll of playing the hero lawyer: the family moments missed, the health scares, and the numbness that comes from constant emergencies and self-neglect. His turnaround started with a blunt "you look horrible" wake-up call from his best friend, followed by his Atticus advisor who refused to let him off the hook. The result? Three game-changing disciplines that every law firm owner needs: radical self-care, time management, and real delegation. He also delivers a critical warning every attorney building a public brand must hear: AI deepfake scammers are now impersonating lawyers, including Angel, to defraud vulnerable clients. With over a million social media followers, Angel shares how he's fighting back and what lawyers should watch for. If you're a law firm owner feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in the "hero" trap, this episode is required listening. Angel's story proves you can have a great practice and a great life, but only if you're willing to do things differently. ____________ In this episode, you will hear: From "scorched earth" burnout to leading a thriving 30-person national immigration law firm Why self-care is the foundation, not the reward, of a sustainable law practice The blunt friend conversation that sparked Angel Leal's transformation Three disciplines that actually move the needle: self-care, time management, and delegation Building a million-follower social media brand while running a crisis-driven practice AI deepfake scams targeting immigration clients and how lawyers can protect themselves and the public Showing up for your family while still growing a successful firm __________ 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: Angel F. Leal, Jr. P.A. https://www.angelleal.com/en/ Find Angel Leal on social media: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cm9X19p7q/?mibextid=LQQJ4d  https://www.instagram.com/angelleallawyer?igsh=b2FzeXp0cThhcnl1&utm_source=qr  https://www.tiktok.com/@angelleallawyer?_r=1&_t=ZS-95jBFzmAeL1 https://youtube.com/@angelleallawyer?si=Lvh4O5mKPWJ7VVnY Mark Powers, President, Shareholder, & Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/mark-powers/ Lori Goetz, COO & Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/lori-goetz/ Denise Cullen, Senior Growth Consultant https://atticusadvantage.com/team/denise-cullen/ Episode 177: What Lawyers Can Learn from Elvis: 4 Surprising Lessons on Success, Marketing, and Burnout https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/what-lawyers-can-learn-from-elvis/ Episode 172: SYSTEMology for Law Firms: The 7 Steps to a Systems-Driven Firm and the Champion Who Makes It Stick with David Jenyns https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/systemology-for-law-firms-david-jenyns/ Episode 159: From Failing Everywhere to Focused: How to Cut, Protect, and Refocus Fast https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/failing-everywhere-3-step-reset-cpr/ Episode 083: Content Marketing for Lawyers with Robert Rose https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/mastering-content-marketing-for-small-and-solo-law-firms/ Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Practice Growth Diagnostic https://atticusadvantage.com/practice-growth-diagnostic/ Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com/ My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup Learn more about Atticus https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

We are really excited to have a new sponsor: Verity Wealth Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition   The Life in Transition Podcast, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.   Resources: Life in Transition: https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ Join Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/ My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922 Our Sponsor: Verity Partners. Please check them out at http://verity.nm.com/lifeintransition   The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained. Copyright 2026.   #lifeintransition #midlifetransition #menover50   00:00 - Redefining Success Beyond Fame And Fortune 00:39 - Introducing Florian Kemetri And On Vocation 02:25 - Linear Career Path And Corporate Success 03:32 - Transition From Executive Coaching To Psychotherapy 04:26 - Connecting With The Inner Child 05:07 - Running At High Speed To Avoid Feeling 06:51 - Leaving Corporate Life For Personal Development 08:15 - Difference Between Intuition And Imagination 11:01 - Harvard Longevity Study And The Importance Of Social Interaction 11:32 - Shifting From Helping To Serving Others 11:48 - Integrating Vocation Into A Profession 13:14 - Richard Rohr And Relationships At The Margins 14:42 - Impact Investing As A Force For Good 15:43 - Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Human Agency 17:11 - Daily Rituals For Cutting Out Noise 22:25 - Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Stress 23:54 - Choosing The "Hard" Path For Personal Growth 26:01 - Competitive Judo And The Choice To Leave Elite Sports 33:38 - Three Visualization Exercises For Finding Vocation 36:51 - Lessons On Sustainable Economic Empowerment 51:41 - Holding Space And Bearing Witness To Others

Most attorneys trust their intellect to carry them. Rich Bracken argues that's exactly where the biggest gap lives. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Rich Bracken, a speaker and coach who works with high-pressure legal professionals on emotional intelligence, executive presence, and communication. After a serious panic attack in the office led to an ER visit, Rich was prescribed a book instead of medication. That moment changed how he operated and ultimately pivoted his entire career. Today, he brings those hard-earned tools directly into the legal world. The conversation gets practical fast. Rich breaks down the four core emotional intelligence skills, shows how to regulate yourself when a conversation turns tense, and shares one simple phrase that can instantly lower the temperature in any room. Attorneys get hired for their minds. Clients stay and refer for everything else. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why emotional intelligence drives revenue faster than most attorneys expect The four core EQ skills and why most attorneys overestimate theirs How to regulate your emotional response before it costs you trust Being the thermostat in a tense conversation, not the thermometer One phrase that lowers the temperature and moves things forward Why referability depends more on temperament than technical skill The EQ gap in the legal profession, and why law school won't fix it ___________ 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: Rich Bracken https://www.richbracken.com Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Dr Travis Bradberry and Dr Jean Greaves Dr https://a.co/d/088q107j The Summit https://atticussummit.com The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ Discount code: PODCAST500 ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Your watch says your VO2 max is low, but that number might be lying to you about how fit you really are.Everyone's chasing VO2 max like it's the scoreboard for fitnes, but what if it isn't? In this episode, I break down why that number isn't the thing that actually makes you faster, healthier, or more durable as a runner. You'll start to see the gap between lab metrics and real-world performance, and why most longevity research doesn't even use VO2 max the way you think. More importantly, I'll walk you through how to train, test, and measure your fitness without needing a lab or fancy data. This is about shifting your focus from numbers to what actually shows up when you run.Key TakeawaysVO2 Max is not the goal: Your VO2 max is just potential, not performance. You can have a high number and still underperform if you don't train well.Performance beats lab metrics: The research people quote doesn't focus on VO2 max scores, it focuses on what you can actually do. Your speed and endurance in real efforts tell the real story.Train for real life, not numbers: You should focus on easy runs, consistency, and smart effort instead of chasing metrics. When you do that, your fitness improves naturally without forcing it.Timestamps[00:27] What You'll Learn[01:35] What Is VO2 Max Exactly?[02:47] The Science of How We Get This Wrong[04:52] Use This to Improve Your VO2 Max[05:27] Why This Is About Living a Great Life[07:54] How to Improve Your VO2 Max in the Real World[12:57] Go Here to Learn & Improve Your VO2 MaxLinks & Learnings

Greg Damon is the General Manager of Sparks Tire & Auto in St Charles, he joins Chris and Amy as the KMOX Auto Expert on National Skilled Trades Day. He says the average age of an auto technician is 40.2 years old, 'and it just keeps getting older and older.' He points out that a lot of high schools today don't have a vocational center. 'There's shortage for every trade out there,' says Damon, not just in the auto industry. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

In Part 2 of this two-part series on Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley brings Chris Murphy and Aaron Rothbart back for a fast-paced, competitive conversation on one of the toughest challenges in law firm growth: keeping your best people. Framed as a friendly "tips showdown," this episode gets real about what actually drives retention. Chris makes the case for long-term onboarding, real relationships, and helping team members see a future inside your firm. Aaron counters with hiring right from the start, creating a strong day-one experience, and building a culture of clarity, accountability, and ownership. Different approaches. Same goal. The takeaway is clear: retention is not about paying more. It is about building a firm where people feel challenged, supported, and committed to growing with you. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why onboarding should last longer than a week or two How first impressions shape whether a new hire sees a future with your firm Why real relationships matter more than most leaders think How to make new team members feel like they belong from day one Why team members need to see a growth path, not just a job description How clarity, accountability, and feedback help people take ownership of their success Why money matters, but is usually not the main reason great people stay ___________ 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 Murphy, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy/ Aaron Rothert, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/aaron-rothert/ Ep. 181: Building a Great Law Firm Team Part 1: How to Find Great People with Chris Murphy & Aaron Rothert https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/building-a-great-law-firm-team-part-1  Ep. 171: Law Firm Growth through Group Coaching with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-group-coaching-for-growth/ Ep. 117: Onboarding as a Competitive Advantage: 7 Essential Tips for Law Firms with Lori Pulvermacher https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/strategic-onboarding-for-law-firms/ Ep. 118: The Shortcut Lawyers Need: A Guide to Seamless Onboarding with Lori Pulvermacher https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/the-shortcut-lawyers-need-a-guide-to-seamless-onboarding/ Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com/ In-Person Workshop: The Practice Blueprint https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-practice-blueprint/ (discount code PODCAST100 for an additional $100 off) Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup Email Steve at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com to let him know who won the showdown. ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Invest Like the Best: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- My guest today is Paul Tudor Jones. Paul is the founder of Tudor Investment Corporation and one of the greatest macro traders of all time, known for calling and profiting from the 1987 crash and compounding capital at extraordinary rates over more than four decades. Paul is also one of the most entertaining and interesting people I have ever met. He is full of stories and hard-earned lessons from a lifetime in markets that feels like several lifetimes compressed into one. In this conversation, he shares how he thinks about trading as a constant battle of risk management and patience, why he still wakes up in the middle of the night to watch global markets, and how he identifies the rare moments where he can take a truly big swing. We discuss whether we are in a bubble, why he sees AI as one of the greatest risks in history, and why he believes Bitcoin is the best inflation hedge. We also spend time on the difference between trading and investing, the importance of passion and discipline, and the ideas that have shaped his life both inside and outside of markets. Please enjoy this conversation with Paul Tudor Jones. This conversation was recorded in mid-February 20, 26 weeks before the geopolitical conflicts now shaping the global economy. Please enjoy this great conversation with Paul Tudor Jones.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Episode Intro: Paul Tudor Jones (00:04:44) Paul's Incredible Kindest Thing Story (00:06:50) Discovering a Passion for Philanthropy (00:13:12) Paul's Commencement Speech Address (00:15:24) Trading v. Investing (00:19:23) Lessons from Warren Buffet (00:23:48) The AI Industry Lacks Proper Risk Management (00:26:54) The One Regulation AI Needs (00:28:51) What Paul Learned from Eli Tullis (00:30:39) Why Trading is Like Boxing (00:32:16) The Bull Case for the Yen (00:34:30) Why Bitcoin is the Best Inflation Hedge (00:36:06) Lessons from Historical Bubbles (00:38:57) Are We in a Bubble? (00:42:10) Paul's Daily Routine (00:44:12) Managing Information Overload (00:45:35) What Exquisite Execution Means (00:46:37) Paul's Love of Games (00:48:13) The Secret to Longevity (00:50:51) Starting Robin Hood After the 1987 Crash (00:55:33) The Importance of Studying Journalism (00:57:12) Communicating Effectively in Today's World (00:59:13) The Four Components of a Great Life (01:01:10) Paul's Relationship with God and Nature (01:03:53) Kill ‘Em With Kindness

My guest today is Paul Tudor Jones. Paul is the founder of Tudor Investment Corporation and one of the greatest macro traders of all time, known for calling and profiting from the 1987 crash and compounding capital at extraordinary rates over more than four decades. Paul is also one of the most entertaining and interesting people I have ever met. He is full of stories and hard-earned lessons from a lifetime in markets that feels like several lifetimes compressed into one. In this conversation, he shares how he thinks about trading as a constant battle of risk management and patience, why he still wakes up in the middle of the night to watch global markets, and how he identifies the rare moments where he can take a truly big swing. We discuss whether we are in a bubble, why he sees AI as one of the greatest risks in history, and why he believes Bitcoin is the best inflation hedge. We also spend time on the difference between trading and investing, the importance of passion and discipline, and the ideas that have shaped his life both inside and outside of markets. Please enjoy this conversation with Paul Tudor Jones. This conversation was recorded in mid-February 20, 26 weeks before the geopolitical conflicts now shaping the global economy. Please enjoy this great conversation with Paul Tudor Jones.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Episode Intro: Paul Tudor Jones (00:04:44) Paul's Incredible Kindest Thing Story (00:06:50) Discovering a Passion for Philanthropy (00:13:12) Paul's Commencement Speech Address (00:15:24) Trading v. Investing (00:19:23) Lessons from Warren Buffet (00:23:48) The AI Industry Lacks Proper Risk Management (00:26:54) The One Regulation AI Needs (00:28:51) What Paul Learned from Eli Tullis (00:30:39) Why Trading is Like Boxing (00:32:16) The Bull Case for the Yen (00:34:30) Why Bitcoin is the Best Inflation Hedge (00:36:06) Lessons from Historical Bubbles (00:38:57) Are We in a Bubble? (00:42:10) Paul's Daily Routine (00:44:12) Managing Information Overload (00:45:35) What Exquisite Execution Means (00:46:37) Paul's Love of Games (00:48:13) The Secret to Longevity (00:50:51) Starting Robin Hood After the 1987 Crash (00:55:33) The Importance of Studying Journalism (00:57:12) Communicating Effectively in Today's World (00:59:13) The Four Components of a Great Life (01:01:10) Paul's Relationship with God and Nature (01:03:53) Kill ‘Em With Kindness

Finding great people is one of the biggest challenges law firm owners face. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy to tackle the constant complaint: "There are no good people out there." The truth is, great talent does exist, but many firms miss it because they hire reactively, define roles too vaguely, and approach the process with the wrong mindset. Aaron and Chris challenge that thinking and share practical ways to hire with more clarity, strategy, and confidence. Together, they share six strategies for hiring more effectively, from avoiding the trap of hiring when your team is already overloaded to getting specific about the role you need to fill and showing candidates the real opportunity your firm can offer. This is part one of a two-part series. Next week: how to keep the great people you find. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why hiring at 110% capacity sets even great candidates up to fail The importance of shifting from reactive desperation to proactive hiring How to get crystal-clear on the exact role and opportunity before you post a job Where to find passive candidates using your network, finder's fees, and smart headhunters Why top talent chooses opportunity and growth and how to clearly communicate yours How to apply your client marketing skills to build a reputation as a great place to work ___________ 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 Murphy, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy/ Aaron Rothert, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/aaron-rothert/ Ep. 171: Law Firm Growth through Group Coaching with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-group-coaching-for-growth/ Hire Slow, Fire Fast https://atticusadvantage.com/books/hire-slow-fire-fast/ Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com/ Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Robert Rose returns to Great Practice, Great Life for a timely conversation about one of the biggest marketing challenges lawyers face right now: how to build trust when AI has made it easy for every firm to sound the same. In this episode, Robert and Steve Riley explore what AI cannot replace: wisdom, human judgment, lived experience, empathy, and the personal story that makes a lawyer truly distinctive. They talk about why law firms need to move beyond generic content and start communicating the real perspective, credibility, and humanity that clients and referral sources are actually looking for. Robert also shares practical ways attorneys can improve their marketing right now. From updating what their firm is teaching AI, to building content around story instead of default formats, to using platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube more intentionally, this episode offers a smarter way to think about standing out in a crowded market. If your marketing feels flat, overly polished, or too much like everyone else's, this conversation will help you reset. In this episode, you will hear: Why AI-generated marketing is making sameness a bigger problem for law firms Why AI can replicate information, but not wisdom, judgment, or lived experience What makes a lawyer truly distinctive in a crowded market How firms may be teaching AI outdated or unhelpful information about themselves Why story-first marketing is more effective than container-first content How vulnerability and honesty can strengthen trust and credibility Why LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube should not all be used the same way Three practical ways attorneys can sharpen their message and stand out now ___________ 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: Robert Rose https://robertrose.net Robert Rose LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robrose Seventh Bear https://seventhbear.com/ This Old Marketing podcast https://www.thisoldmarketing.com Request a free discovery call with Robert Rose! https://atticusadvantage.com/robertrose Episode 136: The Biggest Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Make and How to Fix Them with Robert Rose https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/marketing-mistakes-lawyers-make-with-robert-rose Episode 083: Content Marketing for Lawyers with Robert Rose https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/mastering-content-marketing-for-small-and-solo-law-firms Episode 029: Just Because Every Other Lawyer is Doing It Doesn't Mean You Should with Robert Rose  http://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/just-because-every-other-lawyer-is-doing-it-doesnt-mean-you-should-with-robert-rose Content Marketing Strategy: Harness the Power of Your Brand's Voice by Robert Rose https://www.amazon.com/Content-Marketing-Strategy-Harness-Brands/dp/1398611506 Killing Marketing: How Innovative Businesses Are Turning Marketing Cost Into Profit by Robert Rose https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Marketing-Innovative-Businesses-Turning/dp/1260026426 Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup In-Person Workshop: The Practice Blueprint https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-practice-blueprint/  (use discount code PODCAST100) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Most lawyers feel like they have to be the superhero, but what if taking off the cape is what actually makes you a stronger leader? In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Craig Ritchie, a family law attorney and pastor, for a conversation about leadership, delegation, and the danger of the "superhero" mindset. Craig shares how learning to lead with more vulnerability, trust, and grace changed the way he serves clients, works with his team, and manages the demands of a full life. Along the way, he offers practical insight into the structures that make his practice work, including his surgical team model, a four day workweek, top-of-market pricing, and a smarter approach to referrals. This episode is both deeply human and highly practical. If you have ever felt stretched too thin, overly relied on, or stuck carrying too much in your firm, Craig's perspective will challenge the way you think about leadership and show you a more sustainable path forward. In this episode, you will hear: Leading with vulnerability and authenticity while maintaining authority as an attorney Balancing a full family law practice with a bi-vocational pastoral role Building a surgical team model to protect the lead attorney's time Compressing a thriving practice into a four-day work week Pricing at the top of the market and overcoming the fear of charging what you're worth Asking for referrals the right way — including the secondary source most lawyers miss Extending grace to clients, staff, opposing counsel, and yourself ___________ 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: Craig Ritchie https://www.theritchielawgroup.com/our-team The Ritchie Law Group https://www.theritchielawgroup.com/ Book: The Money Habit: The Worry-Free Way to Financial Independence by Mike Michalowicz https://a.co/d/0ba7nTQU Law Firm Coaching Programs https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Workshop: Mastering a Proactive Family Law Practice https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/family-law-workshop/ Team Leader Certification Program https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification/ (discount code TLC500) Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Christina Geist, bestselling children's book author and brand guru, wrote Before You Fly Away: Life Lessons from Home, a beautifully illustrated gift book. It's chockfull of short thoughts and sayings that Christina put together to help her kids out in the world. But really, it's going to help all our kids. And, perhaps, us, too. Stay tuned on my Instagram for a giveaway this week! ** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby's Important People! As a Z.I.P., you'll get exclusive essays, special author access, discounts at Zibby's Bookshop, and more. Head to zibbyowens.com to subscribe or upgrade and become a Z.I.P. today!** Follow @totallybookedwithzibby on Instagram for more about today's episode. (Music by Morning Moon Music. Sound editing by TexturesSound. To inquire about advertising, please contact allie.gallo@acast.com.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relying on ads, SEO, and AI tools but still want stronger referrals and deeper trust? In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley welcomes back relationship expert, keynote speaker, and author of The Relationship Advantage, Barb Betts, for a conversation about one of the most overlooked drivers of law firm growth: trusted human relationships. But building those relationships is not about networking harder or simply asking for more referrals. It requires a different approach, one rooted in authenticity, consistency, and genuine engagement. Barb shares how attorneys can increase their visibility, build deeper trust, and create meaningful interactions that naturally lead to new opportunities. She also challenges the way many lawyers think about business development, offering a more human and sustainable approach to growing a law practice that does not rely only on constant marketing spend. This conversation also goes deeper, exploring the relationship you have with yourself and how self-doubt, when understood correctly, can become a source of confidence and growth in an increasingly AI-driven world. If you want stronger referral relationships, deeper client loyalty, and a law practice built on trust, this episode will reshape how you think about business development and what it really takes to grow. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why relationship-based growth still matters for attorneys in a world of ads, SEO, and AI Barb's VVR framework and how Visibility, Vulnerability, and Relatability strengthen relationships How to rank relationships and use a contact frequency system to stay connected with key referral sources The difference between asking for referrals and asking for introductions or connections Why self-doubt can be a sign of growth and a path to real confidence How to use a CRM as a relationship management tool, not just a database ___________ 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: Barb Betts https://barbbetts.com Book: The Relationship Advantage https://therelationshipadvantagebook.com  Ep. 131: Beyond Word of Mouth: Systemizing Referral Marketing with Barb Betts https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/beyond-word-of-mouth-systemizing-referral-marketing Ep. 132: Stop Hiding: The Confidence to Build the Practice You Want with Barb Betts https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/confidence-to-build-a-law-practice The Summit  https://atticussummit.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup Team Leader Certification Program https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification/ (Discount Code: TLC500) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Send us Fan MailThe full text of this podcast with all the links mentioned in it can be found in the transcript of this edition, or at the following link:https://andrewjbrown.blogspot.com/2026/04/from-negation-to-affirmation-trusting.htmlPlease feel free to post any comments you have about this episode there.Opening Music, "New Heaven", written by Andrew J. Brown and played by Chris Ingham (piano), Paul Higgs (trumpet), Russ Morgan (drums) and Andrew J. Brown (double bass) Thanks for listening. Just a reminder that the texts of all these podcasts are available on my blog. You'll also find there a brief biography, info about my career as a musician, & some photography. Feel free to drop by & say hello. Email: caute.brown[at]gmail.com

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the L3 Leadership Podcast, Doug Smith shares a powerful talk he gave for Keller Williams titled How to Build a Great Life.Doug walks through the principles that have shaped his own journey—from a difficult upbringing to leading a nonprofit, raising a family, and developing leaders—and challenges listeners to stop simply “accepting” life and start intentionally building one that truly matters.This episode goes beyond career success and focuses on what it really means to win in life: strong relationships, purpose, growth, and intentional leadership. Doug provides practical frameworks and actionable steps to help you clarify your vision, grow daily, build meaningful connections, and become the leader you're capable of being.If you've ever felt like you're just going through the motions or unsure how to reach your full potential, this episode will challenge you to take ownership and start building a life you're proud of.Doug Smith – Host, L3 Leadership PodcastWhat You'll Learn Why most people accept life instead of leading it The difference between success vs. a great life How to create a life plan that actually works The “dream big + pay the price” framework  How to become the obvious choice in your career  The power of mentorship (and how to get it) A simple system to handle failure: Admit it. Quit it. Forget it. Why teachability is your ultimate competitive advantage 

What if the most valuable currency in your life isn't what you achieve, but the quality of your relationships?In this deeply human and insightful episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Debra Poneman, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and founder of Yes to Success, The AWAKE Method, and Ageless Seminars. For over four decades, Debra has worked with hundreds of thousands of people around the world, helping them align their inner world with universal law so that success, vitality, and fulfillment can unfold naturally.This conversation spans time and experience, from the energy of the 1960s to the complexity of the modern world, bringing forth wisdom that feels both grounded and deeply relevant. Together, we explore Debra's concept of Relationship Capital and how the way we relate to ourselves, to others, and to life shapes everything we create and experience. There is a strong resonance between Debra's work and the Sacred Changemakers path: the understanding that real change begins within, and that the quality of our inner state becomes the foundation for our leadership, our relationships, and our impact.This is a vibrant, heartfelt, and at times emotional conversation about love, perception, responsibility, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life in alignment with who we are.Key ThemesWhy Relationship Capital is the most important currency for a meaningful and fulfilling lifeHow our inner world shapes what we see, experience, and create in the world around usThe role of love, perception, and personal responsibility in navigating a divided and changing worldWhat it means to align with universal law, and how this influences success, wellbeing, and longevityHow decades of lived experience, from the 1960s to today, offer perspective on the challenges we face nowThe ripple effect of inner work, and how becoming a “radiator” of love impacts the collectiveLearn More About Today's GuestDebra's website ****→ http://www.yestosuccess.comDebra on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-poneman/About the HostJayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership. Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

Steve Riley did not expect to learn anything at Graceland, but a December trip up the Mississippi, ending in Memphis with his wife and close friends, turned into an unexpected lesson in law firm growth, marketing, and the cost of success. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve shares four surprising lessons from Elvis Presley's life that apply directly to attorneys building a practice and trying to protect a life worth living. From Elvis's personal code, TCB, "Taking Care of Business in a Flash," to Colonel Tom Parker's brilliant content marketing machine, Steve unpacks what lawyers can learn about discipline, leverage, marketing, and the power of a clear operating standard. He also explores the one award Elvis cared about most, and why it reveals something deeper about the scoreboard so many high achievers are chasing. This episode is ultimately about more than Elvis. It is about what it takes to build a great practice, how success can become unsustainable when you do not take care of yourself, and why a great practice cannot come at the expense of a great life. In this episode, you will hear: Elvis's personal code: TCB, Taking Care of Business in a Flash How Colonel Tom Parker turned Elvis into the world's first content marketing machine Why Elvis only personally accepted one award in his entire career The Jaycees recognition as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation and what it reveals about chasing the right scoreboard The hidden human side of Elvis — insecurities, health struggles, and burnout Take Care of Business, Take Care of You ___________ 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: Steve Riley https://atticusadvantage.com/team/steve-riley Steve's top 10 favorite Elvis songs https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWjZc2AX-8CO4D1Y5jHMd3joQ1em1G_PM Episode 136: The Biggest Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Make and How to Fix Them with Robert Rose https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/marketing-mistakes-lawyers-make-with-robert-rose Episode 83: Content Marketing for Lawyers with Robert Rose https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/mastering-content-marketing-for-small-and-solo-law-firms    Episode 29: Just Because Every Other Lawyer is Doing It Doesn't Mean You Should with Robert Rose https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/just-because-every-other-lawyer-is-doing-it-doesnt-mean-you-should-with-robert-rose    Learn more about Elvis and Graceland https://www.graceland.com/blog/posts/elvis-presleys-graceland The Lisa Marie': Elvis Presley's Convair 880 Jet Airplane https://www.elvis.com.au/presley/lisa-marie-convair-880-jet-airplane.shtml Elvis Presley | U.S. Jaycees| Ten Outstanding Young Men 1970 https://www.elvispresleyphotos.com/1971-january-16-jaycees-award.html    Elvis Presley - 1971 Jaycees' Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0N4WQS4duQ  Graceland Blog https://www.graceland.com/blog/posts/elvis-presleys-highest-honor    Elvis Presley TCB | Taking Care of (Elvis) Business https://www.elvispresleytcb.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ (Discount code: PODCAST500) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

What does it really take to build a thriving law practice when the odds are stacked against you? In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve sits down with Sean Callagy, a legally blind entrepreneur, attorney, and founder of Callagy Law, whose firm has collected over a billion dollars for clients and produced two top 100 national jury verdicts. But this conversation goes beyond adversity. It's a conversation about how most attorneys misunderstand business, avoid business development, and unintentionally cap their own growth. Sean breaks down his "money, time, and magic" framework and explains why the path to freedom isn't working harder, but mastering three things: influence, process, and self. You'll hear how he built a niche around high-value clients, why he is intentional about where he gives his time, and how learning to "cause yes" with integrity changed everything in his practice. If you've ever felt stuck working too much, unsure how to grow, or resistant to sales and marketing, this episode will challenge how you think about your role as a business owner. Because building a great practice isn't just about being a great lawyer, it's about learning how to build a business that actually supports the life you want. In this episode, you will hear: Sean Callagy's journey from Division I athlete to legally blind entrepreneur, and how he built a law firm that has recovered over a billion dollars for its clients How losing his eyesight shaped his mindset and fueled his drive to build Callagy Law The "money, time, and magic" framework and how it creates freedom for attorneys Influence mastery: why causing "yes" with integrity is the only true superpower in business Why so many lawyers avoid business development and how to reframe it The difference between being a business developer and working for one, and why it matters Sean's daily routine, endorphin-dosing philosophy, and how he stays consistent under pressure ____________ 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: Sean Callagy, Esq. https://callagylaw.com/sean-callagy-esq Unblinded Mastery by Sean Callagy https://unblindedmastery.com Sean's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancallagy Sean's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SeanCallagy Podcast: Unblinded with Sean Callagy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unblinded-with-sean-callagy/id1844970260 ACTi https://acti.ai Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup  ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Brought to you by MTE — More Than Energy, the performance formula designed for those who live life at full resonance. Trusted by top performers worldwide, MTE blends adaptogens, nootropics, and essential minerals to fuel focus, vitality, and flow — without the crash.  Code Michael Elevate your day, sharpen your mind, and feel More Than Energy. 15% OFF YOUR ORDER:: https://getmte.com/products/mte-daily-energy-wellness?ref=MICHAEL In this episode: What a nice guy actually is — and why they're often the least honest people in the room Toxic shame, anxiety management, and the chameleon dynamic Why boys raised without masculine initiation spend their lives seeking feminine approval The New Warrior Training Adventure and what it means to be reborn in front of your father The Temescal, the coals, and why challenge is the technology of transformation Generation Z: the most informed, least initiated generation in history Self-discipline vs. accountability — and why accountability wins every time The Great Cake metaphor: purpose, men's community, challenge, exercise, spiritual practice, service Why making a woman the cake — instead of the icing — is where men most reliably go wrong The feminine as weather: why seeking approval from what has no structure will never work "It's a sin to say no when you should have said yes" Resources mentioned: No More Mr. Nice Guy — Dr. Robert Glover The Way of the Superior Man — David Deida 4,000 Weeks — Oliver Burkeman The Unbearable Lightness of Being — Milan Kundera Touching the Void (film) The Mankind Project / New Warrior Training Adventure Scott Galloway — masculinity and the failure of elders drglover.com integrationnation.net Michael Trainer has spent 30 years learning from Nobel laureates, neuroscientists, and wisdom keepers worldwide. He's the author of RESONANCE: The Art and Science of Human Connection (March 31, 2026), co-creator of Global Citizen and the Global Citizen Festival, and host of the RESONANCE podcast.Featured in Forbes, Inc, Good Morning America. Follow on YouTube

What's one of the real ceilings on your firm's growth? Often, law firm promotion is one of them because the moment a firm owner wants to elevate someone and a team member wants to grow, the conversation can quietly break down before either side knows how to move forward. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Patti Paz, coach and facilitator of the Atticus Team Leader Certification Program, to unpack what they call the promotion trap. Patti brings both law firm experience and coaching experience to the conversation, having worked her way through multiple roles inside a law firm and now helping team leaders grow into stronger leaders inside their firms. Steve and Patti walk through the three most common promotion traps that stall advancement. "I'm overwhelmed" can sound like a red light to an owner. "I'm not ready" is often fear dressed up as logic. And "pay me first, then I'll learn it" can create friction, even when the real concern is whether more responsibility will come with enough support. This episode is valuable because it helps both sides use better language. Owners learn how to stop doing drive-by promotions and start setting the right context with time on the calendar, clear expectations, and a real discussion about what needs to come off a team member's plate for a promotion to succeed. Team members learn what promotable behavior looks like in real life: ownership, initiative, better questions, and a willingness to learn. If you are a firm owner who feels stuck, this is a reminder that growth isn't only a business development problem. It's a people development problem. And if you are a team member who wants to move up, this conversation gives you language that opens doors instead of closing them. When promotion works, the owner gains leverage, the team gains leadership, and the firm has more room to grow. ____________ In this episode, you will hear: The promotion trap and why it limits firm growth Three promotion traps and what team members can say instead Why "I'm overwhelmed," "I'm not ready," and "pay me first" can stall a promotion conversation Why drive-by promotions usually backfire How to have a better promotion conversation from both the lawyer's and team member's perspective How the Atticus Team Leader Certification Program can help develop team leaders and test promotability Why firm growth depends on growing your people ___________ 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: Patti Paz, Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/patti-paz/ Team Leader Certification Program: Get $500 off your Team Leader Certification Program! Use promo code: TLC500 https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification/ Ep 117: Onboarding as a Competitive Advantage: 7 Essential Tips for Law Firms with Lori Pulvermacher https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/strategic-onboarding-for-law-firms/ Ep 10: Train Your Team Members, Free Up Attorneys' Time https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/train-your-team-members-for-client-intake/  Ep 19: What is a Team Leader and Do I Need One? with Patti Paz https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/what-is-a-team-leader-and-do-i-need-one-with-patti-paz/ Ep 88: 4 Levels of Team Empowerment with Patti Paz https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/4-levels-of-team-empowerment-with-patti-paz/ Workshop: The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ Build My Great Team Mark Wight https://idahoestateplanning.com/about/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/   ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

If you have a great life and dating just doesn't feel like part of it — this one's for you. In episode 265, I'm coaching Christina live. She's 36, has a great life, one long-term relationship under her belt, and is asking the question a lot of you are quietly asking: is it even worth it to try dating after so much disappointment? She's frustrated by the single tax — the emotional and financial cost of being the only single person in her circle, coordinating everything alone while everyone else has a built-in teammate. She wants a partner more than she lets herself admit. And she's bi, but feels like an adolescent there compared to her experience dating men — and keeps wondering if it's even worth exploring. In this episode, we dive into ALL of this, and come up with a concrete plan to make dating a part of her amazing life-- with permission, boundaries, and a plan to attract more. Work with Lily: Read Lily's book: Thank You, More Please Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@datebrazen Follow on TikTok: tiktok.com/@datebrazen Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/datebrazen Explore programs + resources: datebrazen.com  

What if the strategy that made you successful is now the very thing holding you back? In this episode, Steve sits down with returning guest Dre Baldwin—author, founder of Work on Your Game University, and fearless thinker—to unpack why high performers, especially lawyers, default to outworking every problem…and why that instinct eventually stops working. Dre and Steve dig into one of the most common traps for attorneys: misdiagnosis. You assume the problem is what you can see; clients aren't paying, leads have slowed down, billing feels messy, the team can't keep up. But those are often symptoms. The real issue is usually upstream: poor case selection, weak marketing skills, unclear positioning, or a diluted message that attracts the wrong work. Dre uses the Animal Farm character Boxer and the "kinetic chain" idea to show how effort, when misapplied, becomes its own obstacle and why pressing harder on the gas pedal can keep you stuck. A major thread in this conversation is the shift from improvement to leverage. Once you've been in the game long enough, the breakthrough usually isn't "get better at the job." It's learning how to extract more output from the ability you already have: through better questions, discernment, niching, signal clarity, delegation, and sometimes doing less in the wrong places so the real constraint shows up. They also talk about the difference between confidence and courage: confidence feels good because the path is familiar; courage is staying focused, like niching down, even when you hit the uncomfortable "void" where optionality shrinks and results haven't caught up yet. Hedging feels safer, but it dilutes impact. Stop pressing harder on the gas. The leverage you're looking for is on the other side of a better question, and this episode gives you practical ways to find it, including using outside perspectives (coaches and even well-prompted AI) to challenge assumptions, being willing to be an amateur again in new domains, and testing counterintuitive moves like scaling back effort so better solutions can surface. In this episode, you will hear: Why high performers default to outworking every problem — and when that strategy stops working The Animal Farm "Boxer" trap and what it costs lawyers and professionals over time Diagnosing root causes vs. symptoms using the kinetic chain analogy How to use a coach or AI to challenge assumptions and surface the real issue The courage to do less — and why it's harder than working more Niching down, signal clarity, and the uncomfortable void between pivoting and results The critical difference between confidence and courage, and why courage is what actually creates leverage ----------- 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: Dre Baldwin https://www.dreallday.com/ Ep. 139: Too Stupid to Quit: Dre Baldwin on Resilience, Success, and Outworking the Competition https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/too-stupid-to-quit-dre-baldwin/ Contact Dre: Marielle@DreAllDay.com or text 305-384-6894 to get his free Monday Motivation text Podcast: Work On Your Game: Dominate With Mindset, Strategy & Execution https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/work-on-your-game-discipline-structure-and-execution/id1102601387 Whatever You Think, Think the Opposite by Paul Arden https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-You-Think-Opposite/dp/1591841216 Summit https://atticussummit.com/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ The Path to a Great Practice and Great Life Workshop https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ (discount code: PODCAST500) ----------- Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Episode Overview:  In this honest conversation, Moni sits down with Stephani Shepherd, founder of Great Life is a Must and AMSE DC Chapter Leader, to talk about something military spouses rarely give themselves—permission to take a break. Stephani's "Momentarily Gone" initiative is challenging the narrative that good moms sacrifice everything, proving instead that self-care isn't selfish, it's survival. From navigating the mental load of parenting to building a thriving chapter of military spouse entrepreneurs, Stephani shares practical wisdom on creating boundaries, communicating needs, and why every mom deserves a moment to herself. Key Highlights The journey from military spouse struggle to entrepreneurship and purpose What "Momentarily Gone" really means (hint: it doesn't require a plane ticket) Why "we as moms need a break" isn't just nice—it's necessary Overcoming the guilt that keeps mothers from prioritizing themselves The mental health imperative: you can't pour from an empty cup Navigating the "default parent" role and establishing healthy boundaries How to communicate your needs with your partner effectively Leading the AMSE DC chapter and empowering military spouse entrepreneurs The transformative power of community support and connection Why self-care actually makes you a better parent and partner Memorable Moments "We as moms need a break" "I want every mom to experience a break" "It's okay to do, be a great mom" Addressing the common question: "How do I convince my husband?" The importance of creating boundaries to prioritize mental health Who This Episode Is For Military spouses feeling overwhelmed by constant relocations and the mental load, mothers carrying guilt about wanting personal time, anyone struggling with the default parent role, entrepreneurs balancing business and family, and women seeking community and empowerment. Resources Mentioned: Join AMSE: amsemembers.com Military Spouse Entrepreneur Guide ad inquiries: here Submit photos for the guide: here Chapter information and meetup RSVPs: Available in member portal We love how our listeners support the mission of AMSE and the Owning Up podcast. As we continue to grow, advocate, and support military spouse entrepreneurs, we wanted to offer that same chance to you, our listeners. For only $5 - you can increase our reach within our community - locally, nationally, and globally. Visit Glow.fm/owningup to become an Owning Up supporter today!  We'd love to have you join our fantastic community! Join the ASSOC. OF MILITARY SPOUSE ENTREPRENEUR COMMUNITY: https://www.amsemembers.com/ Learn more about AMSE at www.amseagency.com Follow Monika Jefferson on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook  Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

Stop Racing Someone Else's Race and Start Winning Yours! That's the message Great Practice, Great Life has today. Steve Riley welcomes back Jake Thompson, the Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day and an Atticus community favorite, to deliver a wake-up call every ambitious attorney and firm owner needs to hear. Drawing fresh inspiration from his two newest books, The Line, a compelling story about touching the line and claiming that extra inch of excellence, and Beat Yesterday, the research-driven guide to outrunning your own yesterday, Jake reveals why the relentless pursuit of being "the best" is quietly sabotaging your fulfillment, your energy, and your firm's long-term growth. Together they expose the hidden traps that derail high-achievers: toxic comparison that breeds complacency or despair, an ego that turns feedback into a personal attack, and the exhausting chase for external trophies (bigger revenue numbers, flashier verdicts, "top firm" status) that never deliver lasting satisfaction. Jake shares clear, immediately usable frameworks to break free: Clarify the real game you actually want to win (your unique vision of a great practice and great life, not someone else's scoreboard). Redefine competition as beating yesterday's version of yourself. Harness small daily margins that create massive separation. Transform uncomfortable feedback (from clients, team members, or lost opportunities) into pure momentum instead of defensiveness. Steve shares a key insight on law firm profitability: lawyers who commit to consistent physical discipline and energy management often double their income within a year—not through magic, but through sharper focus, bolder confidence, the discipline to reject bad cases, and the ability to project the reliability and longevity that high-value clients instinctively trust. If you're ready to silence the comparison noise, stop borrowing other people's goals like ill-fitting clothes, and start building a practice that funds and fiercely protects the life you truly want, this conversation hands you both the mindset revolution and the practical tools to make it happen. -------- In this episode, you will hear: The difference between being the best and becoming your best Clarifying the game you actually want to win in your practice and life How unhealthy comparison fuels ego, complacency, and burnout Using comparison as a learning tool instead of a threat Touching the line and the power of small daily disciplines Why physical health and personal discipline impact financial performance Turning uncomfortable feedback into growth instead of defensiveness -------- 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: Jake Thompson https://www.jakeathompson.com/ Book: Beat Yesterday: The Playbook for playing life up to your full potential by Jake Thompson https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Yesterday-Playbook-playing-potential/dp/1636988938/ Book: The Line: A Story of Excellence in the Margins by Jake Thompson https://www.amazon.com/Line-Story-Excellence-Margins/dp/196812716X/ The Summit https://atticussummit.com/ Episode 34: Your Teammates Determine Your Trajectory with Jake Thompson https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/your-teammates-determine-your-trajectory-with-jake-thompson/ Episode 79: Creating a Legacy of Resilient and Inspirational Leadership with Jake Thompson https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/creating-a-legacy-of-resilient-and-inspirational-leadership-with-jake-thompson/ Build My Great Team https://atticusadvantage.com/staffing/ Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ -------- Curious about optimising your life as an attorney? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Today on the Show, an Upside Down PIZZA ruined someone's night, Payton tells us about her unfortunate driving habits, Johnjay's live photos led him down a path of confusion, and MORE! Also, CARDI B-EAT SHAZAM courtesy of Nic and REVERSE THE VERSE for NEW MUSIC FRIDAY BRUNO MARS! Plus, JAKE MISPOKE so we asked you about your BRAIN STUCK TONGUE STUCK MISPOKE moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Jenyns, author of SYSTEMology and Systems Champion and one of the leading voices on building systems-driven businesses, joins Steve Riley on Great Practice, Great Life. Having helped thousands of business owners break free from day-to-day operations, David brings a proven, practical framework that law firm owners can apply immediately. Too many law firm owners become the hero at the center of their own business. Every question, approval, and client issue lands on their desk, and while it feels necessary, the firm is not scaling. It is orbiting you. And that quietly limits growth, profitability, and delegation. If you are constantly interrupted, fielding every decision, and feeling like your law practice cannot function without you, this conversation speaks directly to the leadership challenges inside modern law firm management. David explains how to shift from technician to true owner by building systems that free you from daily chaos. David walks through his complete seven step framework for building effective law firm systems, starting with capturing what is already working, mapping a clear Critical Client Flow, and resisting the urge to optimize before documenting. They also dig into a real-world example from Crow Estate Planning, an actual law firm that implemented this framework, so you can see exactly how it plays out in practice. He also explains why many firms stall when they jump straight to improvement instead of building a repeatable baseline first, and how that mistake limits long term scalability. They explore how documenting systems improves time management for lawyers and creates the foundation for smarter adoption of law firm technology, including AI. A major focus of the episode is the Systems Champion, the leadership role that transforms systemizing from a good idea into a sustainable law firm business strategy. For attorneys who want to grow a law firm without becoming the bottleneck, this role is often the missing link, and as David explains, it is already evolving into the Systems and AI Champion, the person who will determine how well your firm competes in the years ahead. If you are committed to building a more scalable, systems-driven, modern law practice and ready to step into stronger law firm leadership, this episode delivers practical insight you can apply immediately. -------- In this episode, you will hear: Why lawyers become the hero at the center of their firms and how that creates burnout The seven-step SYSTEMology framework to capture and document what already works Defining the critical client flow to reveal bottlenecks and hidden profit leaks Why documenting before optimizing unlocks delegation and scale The role of a Systems Champion in driving real implementation and culture change Turning interruptions and recurring problems into system improvements Using AI as leverage by applying it to clear, documented processes -------- 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: David Jenyns https://www.davidjenyns.com/ Book: SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems by David Jenyns https://www.systemology.com/book/ Book: Systems Champion: Simplify Business Processes, Unlock Team Potential & Achieve True Freedom by David Jenyns https://www.systemology.com/scbook/ Podcast: Business Processes Simplified https://www.systemhub.com/podcast/ Critical Client Flow: How to Map Your Entire Business on One Page https://www.systemology.com/critical-client-flow/ Crow Estate Planning Systems Champion Case Study https://www.systemology.com/scaling-law-firm-case-study/ Great Practice Great Life Episode 043: How to Fast Track Your Growth with a "Think" Day with Sam Price https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/how-to-fast-track-your-growth-with-a-think-day-with-sam-price/ Team Leader Certification Program (Code TLC500 for $500 off) https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification/ Grow Your Law Practice with AI https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/grow-your-law-practice-with-ai/ Sign Up for the Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ -------- Curious about growing your own law firm without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of attorney 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 legal marketing, law firm hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley is joined by Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy, both attorneys and practice advisors, for a candid conversation about why law firm group coaching delivers results that one-on-one coaching often can't match. We dig into the power of group programs, why growth stalls in isolation, and how stepping into the right peer environment can radically accelerate both firm performance and quality of life. Aaron brings the coach's perspective on dedicated focus time, the "if they can do it, so can I" breakthrough moment, and how peer accountability actually sticks. Chris shares what it's like to go from skeptical participant to group leader after transforming his own practice. Together, we unpack why physically removing yourself from the office, witnessing peers solve your exact problems, and committing alongside others creates momentum you simply can't replicate alone. If you're serious about building a practice that supports a great life, and want to stop letting yourself down on the promises you make, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you will hear: Why isolation slows firm growth and fuels burnout How group programs create velocity beyond one-on-one coaching The impact of dedicated time away from daily fire drills Belief shifts that unlock what feels impossible in your practice Accountability and peer pressure that actually move the needle The value of safe spaces for honesty, vulnerability, and real problem-solving 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: Aaron Rothert, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/aaron-rothert/ Chris Murphy, Attorney and Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy/ Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching/ Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Workshop https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/   Curious about growing your own law firm or getting support with law firm group coaching? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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

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.

This episode continues our two-part series on the law firm merger decision. In Part 1, Steve and Daniel explored how to determine whether merging is the right move. In Part 2, the focus turns to execution and what actually makes a law firm merger succeed. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley is joined by Molly Sasso, Christie Guerrero, Jay Henderlite, and Atticus Practice Advisor Daniel Struna for a candid breakdown of a successful law firm merger in action. Using their Jacksonville-based family law firm as a case study, they walk through the deliberate process that transformed three solo practices into a unified 25-person firm led by three board-certified partners. The conversation centers on the execution details most law firm mergers overlook. The group explains how a year-long pre-announcement period, guided by structured conversations and predetermined questions, created clarity and trust before anything became official. They share how they navigated a retiring partner's evolving exit timeline, designed C-suite leadership roles aligned with each partner's strengths, and built compensation structures that properly credited non-billable leadership work. They also address power dynamics early, including how two long-standing partners intentionally integrated a third without creating an outsider dynamic. Operationally, the episode highlights the systems and behaviors that supported the merger long term, including their "don't make me care" empowerment philosophy, processing emotional reactions with a practice advisor before taking action, and using multiple partner retreats to resolve compensation, workload, and decision-making expectations transparently. A recurring theme is that the preparation required for a law firm merger often strengthens a firm even if the deal never closes. This episode is essential listening for firm owners considering a law firm merger or scaling with intention. It shows that successful mergers are not about speed or chemistry alone, but about alignment, structure, and doing the work before problems arise. In this episode, you will hear: Real-world case study on merging two family law practices into one scalable firm Defining executive leadership roles to speed decisions and reduce friction Timeline and strategy from early merger talks to public launch Leading two teams through cultural and operational integration Aligning partner compensation to reward leadership beyond billable hours Building a firm culture that empowers staff while maintaining accountability Why having a practice advisor was critical to merger success 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: Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite https://familylawyerjax.com/ Molly Sasso https://familylawyerjax.com/attorneys/about-mollysasso/ Christie Guerrero https://familylawyerjax.com/attorneys/about-christie-guerrero/ Jay Henderlite https://familylawyerjax.com/attorneys/jay-henderlite/  Split Happens Podcast https://familylawyerjax.com/category/split-happens/  Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite Social Accounts:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SGHLaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sghfamlaw/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sgh_law  Daniel Struna, Practice Advisor & Attorney: https://atticusadvantage.com/team/daniel-struna/ Episode 168: Should We Merge? Part 1: The 3 Biggest Mistakes with Daniel Struna https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/should-we-merge-part-1 Workbook: Should We Merge? https://atticusadvantage.com/worksheets/should-we-merge/ Workshop: The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com/ Team Leader Certification Program (Code TLC500 for $500 off) https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification/  Curious about growing your own law firm or getting support on how to do a succesful merger? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley is joined by Atticus Practice Advisor Daniel Struna for a candid conversation about one of the most consequential decisions a law firm owner can make: whether to merge practices. Drawing on years of experience advising law firm owners, along with Steve's own history with failed mergers, they identify exactly where law firm consolidations go wrong. The problem is rarely legal talent or goodwill. Too often, lawyers merge based on mutual respect or personal chemistry without pressure-testing whether their visions and financial realities actually align. Steve and Daniel walk through the fault lines that undermine mergers early. They explore what happens when partners skip hard conversations about the future of the firm and personal life goals, and why avoiding early financial clarity around compensation structure, origination, and profit splits can lead to frustration later. They also draw a clear distinction between a true merger and what many firms mistakenly create instead: roommates sharing space while everything else remains separate. This episode is the first in a two-part series designed to help lawyers slow down and think like owners. Whether you are actively considering a merger or simply curious about future growth options, this conversation will help you ask better questions and spot warning signs earlier. Next week, tune in for Part 2, where Steve and Daniel sit down with the partners of a successful family law merger to unpack what worked, what they aligned on early, and the practical decisions that helped them build the new firm together. In this episode, you will hear: Why most law firm mergers fail due to business misalignment, not legal skill The difference between a true merger and simply sharing office space The danger of merging based on personal rapport instead of strategic fit Aligning long-term practice vision with personal life goals before merging Critical money conversations that must happen early, including compensation and investment Common red flags that signal a merger should not move forward How the merger evaluation process can strengthen your firm even if you don't merge 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: Daniel Struna, Practice Advisor & Attorney Workbook: Should We Merge? Workshop: The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Limited-time offer! My Great Life Focus: Get a one-year supply (4 quarterly focusers) for $99.90 (50% off) with this link. Valid through January 31, 2026. Claim the offer → Curious about growing your own law firm or getting support on how to do a succesful merger? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

This conversation delves into the complex journey of addiction, exploring themes of power, control, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior. The speaker shares personal stories of navigating adolescence, early sexual experiences, and the challenges of relationships within the context of addiction. The discussion highlights the cyclical nature of substance abuse, the struggle for autonomy, and the difficult path toward seeking help and recovery, culminating in the unexpected challenges of pregnancy during addiction. This conversation delves into the complex journey of addiction, recovery, and personal growth. The speaker shares their experiences with pregnancy, abortion, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies addiction. They discuss the impact of relationships, the struggle for acceptance, and the importance of community support in recovery. The conversation highlights the challenges of early sobriety, the role of spirituality, and the ongoing journey of self-improvement. Ultimately, it emphasizes the beauty of recovery and the connections formed within the community.

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley brings back financial behaviorist and pricing strategist Jacquette Timmons to tackle the question that makes even experienced attorneys hesitate: "What should I charge?" When your firm is busy, but margins feel thin, pricing often isn't "wrong," it's inconsistent because the logic underneath it is unclear. You're working hard, saying yes to work, and staying booked, but the income doesn't match the effort. Jacquette challenges the common advice to "charge what you're worth" and explains why tying fees to your identity creates stress, guilt, and second-guessing. Instead, she reframes pricing as a business decision: you are not your offer, and your fees should reflect the value and outcomes your services create not your personal worth. She also introduces a practical way to diagnose what's really happening in your firm: treat your services like an offer portfolio. When you look at each service as an asset, you can see which offers truly function as profit centers, which drain time and energy, and whether your marketing dollars are pushing the work that's least profitable. If you want law firm pricing that supports profit, future capacity and a sustainable life, this episode offers a clear, human-centered reset. In this episode, you will hear: Why "charge what you're worth" undermines pricing confidence Separating personal identity from business offers Viewing services as a portfolio instead of a menu Average revenue per case vs actual profit per case How pricing decisions shape marketing spend and client mix The financial, personal, and emotional layers of every pricing conversation 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: Jacquette Timmons  Episode 157: Money by Design, Not by Default with Jacquette Timmons  Jacquette's Podcast: More Than Money with Jacquette Timmons LinkedIn  Instagram  Atticus Newsletter Limited-time offer! My Great Life Focus: Get a one-year supply (4 quarterly focusers) for $99.90 (50% off) with this link. Valid through January 31, 2026. Claim the offer → Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

It's my birthday and I'm turning 57. And instead of giving you a highlight reel or a greatest-hits list, I want to give you something far more honest. Everything meaningful in my life— my health, my career, my faith, the brands I've built, the places I've traveled, the TV shows I've cooked on— all of it came down to one good step. Not a master plan. Not perfection. Not having it all figured out. Just one faithful, forward step… taken again and again. This episode is a deeper dive into the 57 Good Steps to a Great Life, I share what they look like in real life (not reel life), why they matter, and how they've shown up in my body, my business, and my purpose. So wherever you are today— overwhelmed, curious, rebuilding, or dreaming— I hope you hear this as permission: You don't need the whole staircase. You just need the next good step.

You can have the best intentions in the world, but without focus, they won't turn into results. In Part 2 of this two-part series, Steve Riley helps lawyers move from insight to execution by designing a practical structure for 2026. Instead of piling on resolutions, Steve makes a counterintuitive case for choosing just two goals: one Great Life goal and one Great Practice goal. Nothing more. He explains why this kind of restraint isn't limiting, it's liberating, and why it dramatically increases the odds of real change. The episode builds on the driving framework introduced in Part 1. Your written goals are the map. Your attention is the steering wheel. Your working memory is the windshield. And your weekly structure is the lane that keeps you moving forward. Steve revisits the four "dangerous Ds" that derail high performers and shows why most lawyers aren't failing at discipline, they're failing at design. Steve then shares practical steering strategies for staying in your lane, including turning big annual goals into small, protected focus blocks, using simple "if-then" plans to recover quickly when distractions hit, and scheduling weekly reflection so you don't live the same year on repeat. Along the way, he shares memorable stories and hard-earned lessons, including why chasing every opportunity is like a dog trying to catch ten squirrels, and how many firm owners end up losing by winning when success comes at the cost of health, family, or energy. The episode also connects these ideas to the My Great Life Focus, designed as a weekly lane specifically for lawyers who want progress without burnout. If you've ever wondered why good years keep repeating instead of building momentum, this episode offers a clear, disciplined path forward and a practical way to design a year that actually moves the needle. In this episode, you will hear: Why great goals fail without focus, structure, and execution The four dangerous Ds that quietly derail progress Why choosing fewer goals leads to better results How to design a personal lane that protects attention and energy Turning big annual goals into weekly focus blocks Simple steering strategies to stay on track without burning out   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.⭐   Supporting Resources: Steve Riley Ep. 165: 4 Ways Your Goals Get Hijacked and How to Stop It – Part 1 Study: Learning by Thinking: How Reflection Aids Performance Worksheet: 2025 Rearview Mirror Check worksheet Worksheet: 2026 Steering Protocol Limited-time offer! My Great Life Focus: Get a one-year supply (4 quarterly focusers) for $99.90 (50% off) with this link. Valid through January 31, 2026. Claim the offer → 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 practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

Outdoor cats kill billions of birds each year in North America — and they live much shorter lives than indoor cats. But life as an indoor cat doesn't have to be boring. On Bring Birds Back, cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy discusses how just 15 minutes of creative play with your cat can make a huge difference. Plus, letting cats watch birds through the window can act as “Cat TV.”Listen to the full episode in Bring Birds Back season 1!More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most lawyers don't struggle with setting goals. They struggle with protecting them. As a new year begins, many high performers find themselves frustrated, tired, and wondering why carefully written plans never quite survive real life. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Steve lays the groundwork for designing a stronger 2026 by first assessing what really happened in 2025. Before you set new goals, you need a structure that can actually protect them. Using a simple driving metaphor, Steve breaks goal execution into four core elements: your map, your steering, your windshield, and your lane. Together, they explain how distractions, interruptions, and cognitive overload quietly pull lawyers off track, often without them realizing it until months later. This episode is a strategy session, not a pep talk. It invites you to take a rearview mirror look at how you actually operated in 2025 so you can build a more resilient plan for 2026 that will not get hijacked the same way. Next week, tune in for Part 2, where Steve helps you set your 2026 goals and build the lane to protect them. In this episode, you will hear: Goal setting versus goal protecting and why most plans fail The difference between writing goals and actually doing them Map, steering, windshield, and lane as focus fundamentals How cognitive overload quietly derails execution The four "Ds" that hijack attention during the year Why 2025 wasn't a failure but was a teacher   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.⭐   Supporting Resources: Steve Riley: atticusadvantage.com/team/steve-riley Download: 2025 Rearview Mirror Check worksheet Limited-time offer! My Great Life Focus: Get a one-year supply (4 quarterly focusers) for $99.90 (50% off) with this link. Valid through January 31, 2026. Claim the offer →  gn477.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/My-Great-Life-Focus-Podcast-Year-Bundle Distracting adults during task makes them behave like children (Wan and Sloutsky study): news.osu.edu/distracting-adults-during-task-makes-them-behave-like-children   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 practice without burning out? 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. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. 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.

As 2025 wraps up, Steve revisits five standout moments from some of our most impactful Great Life conversations this year. Like Part 1, this episode is built as a highlight reel, with short clips pulled from full-length interviews, but this time the focus is on building a great life so your great practice can grow quicker and easier. The goal is simple: give you the best ideas from 2025 in one place, so you can reconnect with what matters, protect your energy, and approach the new year with more clarity and intention. You'll hear: Lea Anne Groover on gaining clarity and focus through simple daily structure, movement, and intentional prioritization Dr. Deborah Day on why sleep, exercise, and nutrition are non-negotiables for sustained performance under pressure Brother Curtis on navigating anxiety by bringing it into the light with perspective, trust, and support Matthew Emerzian on the mattering mindset and finding purpose, meaning, and significance in everyday work Blinn Bates on planning real breaks through intentional absence and why "forced exile" strengthens both life and business As you listen, treat this like a personal reset session. Steve tees up five questions to keep in mind: What tiny daily habit can restore clarity and focus? What routine keeps you in a healthy peak state during intense weeks? How do you stop running on anxiety and choose a sustainable performance state? How do you keep meaning, what "great life" means to you, front and center at work and at home? How can you design your firm so you can truly step away? If a clip makes you think, "I needed to hear that," check the show notes and jump into the full episode for the complete conversation.   In this episode, you will hear: Five standout Great Life moments from 2025 A tiny daily movement habit that supports clarity, energy, and focus The Top 3 daily focus method for reducing overwhelm and prioritizing what matters Trial-season self-care: sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercise, and why alcohol undermines recovery Anxiety as "fog," and how trusted support and better language can reduce its grip The mattering mindset, values, and meaning in stressful seasons "Forced exile" as a true time-off strategy and a systems test for a healthier firm and life   Follow and Review: 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.⭐   Supporting Resources: Part 1 Episode 163 – The Best of 2025: Great Practice (Top 5 Moments) https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/best-of-great-practice-top-5-moments-2025/  Episode 141: Your Firm Gets Stronger When You Do with Lea Anne Groover:  atticusadvantage.com/podcast/your-firm-gets-stronger-when-you-do Lea Anne Groover: groover.law/attorneys/lea-anne-groover Groover Law: groover.law Episode 85: Exercise: Is it a Waste of a Billable Hour? with Jonathan White: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/exercise-is-it-a-waste-of-a-billable-hour-with-jonathan-white Episode 99: Do Happy Lawyers Make More Money? with Kevin Snyder: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/do-happy-lawyers-make-more-money-with-kevin-snyder My Great Life Focus: mygreatlifefocus.com Episode 155: Handling Stress in Your Law Firm: Routines, Boundaries, Debriefs with Dr. Deborah Day: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-stress Dr. Deborah Day: www.psychologicalaffiliates.com/deborahdaypsyd Psychological Affiliates: www.psychologicalaffiliates.com Episode 116: Breaking Free from Fear: Finding Clarity and Resilience in Your Life with Brother Curtis: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/breaking-free-from-fear-finding-clarity-and-resilience-in-your-life Brother Curtis Almquist, SSJE: www.ssje.org/br-curtis-almquist Society of Saint John the Evangelist, Massachusetts: www.ssje.org Episode 145: How the Every Monday Matters Mindset Can Reignite Your Law Practice with Matthew Emerzian: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/every-monday-matters-matthew-emerzian Matthew Emerzian: www.matthewemerzian.com Every Monday Matters: www.everymondaymatters.com Episode 134: What Surviving a Plane Crash Taught Me About Running a Law Firm with Blinn Bates: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/what-surviving-plane-crash-taught-me-about-running-law-firm Blinn Bates: woodsandbates.com/william-blinn-bates-jr Woods & Bates, P.C.: woodsandbates.com Workshop: The Path to a Great Practice and Great Life: atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life (Get $500 off with code Podcast500) Sign up for the Atticus newsletter!   If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. 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As 2025 comes to a close, Steve revisits five standout moments from five of our most impactful Great Practice conversations this year. This episode is built as a highlight reel, with short clips pulled from full-length interviews that focused on the business side of running a law firm. The goal is simple: give you the best ideas from 2025 in one place, so you can spot the next upgrade your firm needs and put it into action. As you listen, treat this like a working session. Steve tees up five areas to pay attention to, and each clip gives you a practical lens you can apply right away. When a segment makes you think, "That is exactly what we need," pick one idea to implement this week, then use the show notes to jump into the full episode for the complete conversation. You'll hear: John Morgan on building a systems-first, 21st-century firm through automation and transparency, and what it looks like to scale without relying on individual heroics Chris Murphy on upgrading your case mix by choosing your lanes, setting intake criteria, and confidently saying no to the wrong work while referring it out the right way Lori Pulvermacher on turning hiring into real capacity with a 90-day onboarding plan that defines what "winning" looks like at 30, 60, and 90 days Barb Betts on asking for introductions instead of transactional referrals, and how to do it with language that feels natural and creates real permission Robert Rose on building repeat referrals with a scalable partner program, using simple relationship "rings" and value touches that keep you top of mind If a specific moment hits home, check the show notes to jump into the full episode with that guest and take the next step from insight to implementation. Next week, we'll share Part 2: Best of 2025, Great Life. In this episode, you will hear: Five standout Great Practice moments from 2025 Scaling with systems, not heroics Automation and transparency for consistency and leverage Niche discipline, intake criteria, and confidently saying no Hiring into capacity with a 30/60/90-day onboarding plan Asking for introductions and building referral momentum through relationships Building repeat referrals with a structured partner content program Follow and Review: 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.⭐ Supporting Resources: Grow or Die: John Morgan's Relentless Strategy for Law Firm Expansion – Part 1: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/grow-or-die-john-morgan John Morgan: www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/john-morgan Morgan & Morgan: www.forthepeople.com Litify: www.litify.com Injury.com: www.injury.com The Client Upgrade System That Changes Everything with Chris Murphy: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/client-upgrade-system Chris Murphy: atticusadvantage.com/team/chris-murphy Scalli Murphy Law, P.C.: www.scallimurphy.com Onboarding as a Competitive Advantage: 7 Essential Tips for Law Firms with Lori Pulvermacher: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/strategic-onboarding-for-law-firms Lori Pulvermacher: atticusadvantage.com/team/lori-pulvermacher Download: New Hire Onboarding Guide for Law Firms: atticusadvantage.com/worksheets/new-hire-onboarding-guide Beyond Word of Mouth: Systemizing Referral Marketing with Barb Betts: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/beyond-word-of-mouth-systemizing-referral-marketing Barb Betts: www.barbbetts.com The Biggest Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Make and How to Fix Them with Robert Rose: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/marketing-mistakes-lawyers-make-with-robert-rose Robert Rose: robertrose.net Seventh Bear: www.seventhbear.com Reach Out To a Practice Advisor: atticusadvantage.com/contact-us   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 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.

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley welcomes back forensic psychologist Dr. Deborah Day for a direct, real-world look at the difficult people lawyers face every single day. High-conflict clients, drama-driven opposing counsel, partners who escalate everything, and even judges who seem to thrive on chaos are not outliers. As Dr. Day explains, roughly one in three people you interact with will behave as if they have a personality disorder, which is exactly why conflict feels endless in law practice. Dr. Day breaks down how to spot these patterns quickly and respond without getting pulled into the emotional spiral. She shares specific moves that lower intensity in the moment, such as a steady voice, grounded body language, eye contact that anchors the room, and the simple phrases that stop hostility before it becomes a threat. She walks through practical ways to structure your office, your meetings, and your documentation so you're never caught off guard and your team stays protected. The conversation also takes an honest look at lawyer mental health. Dr. Day explains how chronic exposure to conflict chips away at resilience, how to recognize when stress is sliding toward burnout, and how to check in with a colleague who seems overwhelmed without crossing professional lines. She offers a grounded, compassionate roadmap for staying centered in a profession where conflict is the default setting. If you've ever left a meeting wondering how a routine conversation turned into a battle, or why certain clients consistently drain your energy, this episode gives you the clarity and tools to take your practice, your boundaries, and your well-being back under control. In this episode, you will hear: The real 1-in-3 statistic inside the litigation world "Bad day" vs. enduring dysfunctional pattern — how to tell in one or two interactions Instant de-escalation tactics: tone, seating, Zoom setup, and "curious questions" Documentation strategies that protect your reputation The "do-not-work-with" list top professionals quietly keep Cluster B red flags every litigator recognizes instantly When and how to bring in a mental-health consultant without offending anyone Simple weekly habits that prevent burnout and keep you and your team resilient   Follow and Review: 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.⭐ Supporting Resources: Dr. Deborah Day: www.psychologicalaffiliates.com/deborahdaypsyd Psychological Affiliates: www.psychologicalaffiliates.com Episode 155: Handling Stress in Your Law Firm with Dr. Deborah Day: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/law-firm-stress Facebook: www.facebook.com/debdayma Instagram: www.instagram.com/debdayma X: x.com/deborahdayma Personality Disorders Study: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/personality-disorders Family Law Group Program: atticusadvantage.com/coaching/family-law My Great Life Focus: mygreatlifefocus.com 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 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.

On this week's episode of Great Practice, Great Life, you're in for a ride. Steve Riley sits down with attorney Brad Wiewel, whose career took a wild turn in 1979 when a client's husband fired a bullet into Brad's car because Brad was fighting too hard in a divorce case involving a stripper. That single ka-pow moment launched Brad's 45-year obsession with what he calls Defensive Law; a proactive, slightly paranoid, and incredibly effective system for protecting yourself, your team, and your license when clients lie, forget, or turn on you. This is hands down the most practical malpractice-prevention episode we've recorded, and it applies to every practice area: PI, family, estate planning, elder law, business—all of it. Brad walks through the exact tools that have kept him grievance-free and malpractice-suit-free for more than four decades. You'll hear about the bulletproof fee agreements packed with bold disclaimers, including the now famous "we can fire you for personality conflicts" clause he makes clients read aloud. You'll learn why every third party, kids, financial advisors, new spouses, sign a non-representation letter the second they enter the room. He shares his library of 100+ one-page "Against My Advice" disclosures clients sign when they insist on risky decisions, the settlement confirmation letter every PI lawyer should require before accepting a dime, and how he turns high-risk fact patterns into written client admissions that stop surprises in court or in front of the bar. And yes, he reveals his dead-simple signing ceremony protocol: hand clients the stack, leave the room for 15 minutes, come back to flawless signatures. No drama. No complaints. No gaps. Brad doesn't deal in theory; he built one of the largest estate planning practices in Texas on these systems. He credits them for never having a single successful grievance or malpractice claim in 45 years. If you've ever lost sleep wondering, "Did I document that conversation well enough?" or heard a former client shout, "You never told me that!", this episode gives you the exact playbook to make those nightmares disappear. Fair warning: After this conversation, you'll never look at a client the same way again. (You'll see every single one as a potential plaintiff, and you'll sleep like a baby because your files will finally be bulletproof.) In this episode, you will hear: The wild "stripper and the bullet" story that birthed Defensive Law Why every client is a potential plaintiff (and how to sleep anyway) The 5 documents that have kept Brad 45 years grievance-free Fee-agreement clauses that kill most problems on day one The 60-second fix when kids or advisors sit in your meeting 100+ one-page "I'm doing this against your advice" disclosures The settlement letter every PI lawyer must get signed How to make clients admit the real facts — in writing The signing-room trick that makes clients happily sign everything An instant checklist to make your entire practice bulletproof 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.⭐ Supporting Resources: Brad Wiewel:  www.texastrustlaw.com/learn-about-us/attorney-brad-wiewel Texas Trust Law, PLLC: www.texastrustlaw.com Atticus Workshops: atticusadvantage.com/workshops Atticus Newsletter The Path to A Great Practice Great Life Workshop:  atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life 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 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.

Time management for lawyers isn't just a productivity hack, it's the key to freedom. What if you could take around 200 days off a year without your firm collapsing, and actually increase law firm profitability in the process? That's exactly what Arizona probate, trust, and estate litigator Attorney Kent Berk has pulled off. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life., Kent joins Steve to share how he went from overwhelmed and burned out, ready to walk away from his law practice, to leading a focused, profitable firm built on smart law firm business strategy and intentional law firm leadership. You'll hear how coaching, accountability, and a handful of mindset shifts helped him protect his time, reduce stress, and drive serious law firm growth. Steve and Kent break down the operational side of that transformation: revamping human resources, tightening law firm hiring practices, building an in-house training engine with AI-driven modules and real assessments, and aligning compensation with clear KPIs. With support from Practice Advisor Daniel Struna and the Atticus team, Kent redesigned his law firm operations so his team can train, make decisions, and move cases forward even when he's not in the office. From rethinking compensation structures and productivity metrics to embracing healthy conflict as a leadership tool, Kent's story is a practical blueprint for attorneys who want to step into a more intentional role, whether that's CEO, marketing director, or true firm leader. He shows how grit, clarity, boundaries, and a strong law firm culture can lead to exceptional client experiences and a life you actually enjoy. Whether you're overwhelmed or simply ready for your practice to support a better life, this episode delivers concrete strategies for attorney success, healthier law firm management, and meaningful, sustainable change.   In this episode, you will hear: Kent Berk's transition from burnout to a balanced, profitable legal practice Strategies for reducing stress through delegation, in-house training, and AI-enhanced operations The importance of a growth-oriented mindset and redefining roles within a law firm Enhancing firm efficiency by refining human resources, aligning compensation with performance, and leveraging technology How to connect traditional pricing models with clear productivity metrics to improve financial performance Embracing conflict and mistakes as opportunities for team growth and improvement The benefits of taking significant time off to enhance creativity, focus, and firm profitability   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.⭐   Supporting Resources: Kent Berk:  berklawgroup.com/team/kent-berk Berk Law Group: berklawgroup.com Daniel Struna, Esq., Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/daniel-struna Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/coaching Team Leader Certification Program: atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification The Berk Brief (YouTube Series): www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HbIYjUOpFG9W1JbnMlqBZ3M8YkwMxb_ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319 Blog "Why Law Firms Lose Top Talent (And How to Fix It)": atticusadvantage.com/blog/why-law-firms-lose-top-talent Onboarding Guide: atticusadvantage.com/worksheets/new-hire-onboarding-guide   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 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.

In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve Riley breaks down one of the toughest challenges in law firm leadership: the feeling that you're failing when life and work start to pile up. Using the story of Kay, a team leader pushed to her limits, Steve explains why overwhelm is rarely a personal flaw and more often a sign that your systems, habits, or support structures need to evolve. Steve reframes failure as feedback, the kind that helps attorneys recognize when they've outgrown the strategies that once worked. For anyone juggling client demands, running a practice, or navigating the pressures of law firm management, this perspective shift is a breath of fresh air. To help legal professionals regain clarity, Steve shares the CPR approach: Cut, Protect, and Refocus. By cutting unnecessary commitments, protecting essentials like sleep and focus, and reviving the priorities that matter most, attorneys can reduce stress and strengthen time management for lawyers without sacrificing performance. Drawing on insights often found in law firm business coaching, Steve illustrates how even a thriving attorney can outgrow their current "container," much like a Bonsai pushing past the limits of its pot. When that happens, the discomfort is a sign of growth, not failure. This episode offers simple, actionable steps that help lawyers reclaim control, reset expectations, and build momentum toward a healthier practice and a more grounded life. In this episode, you will hear: Transforming failure into a tool for growth and success Reframing failure as feedback, not personal inadequacy The CPR technique: Cut, Protect, and Refocus Kay's story, a team leader overwhelmed by life's demands Importance of pruning unnecessary commitments for personal growth Emphasizing sleep and focus to manage life's challenges Encouragement to make intentional choices for a balanced life Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. 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: Steve Riley Worksheet: The CPR Weekly Refocus™ Bonsai Tree Photos Sleep Research: Recommended Amount of Sleep for a Healthy Adult: A Joint Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society Sleep Research: Effects of sleep deprivation on cognition 11 Minutes a Day Study steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com - If you'd like to personally connect with Steve.  My Great Life Focus    Curious about growing your own 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.

Content note: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know needs support in the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, appellate attorney and Florida Bar leader Robin Bresky joins host Steve Riley for a candid and deeply human conversation about building a thriving law practice and a meaningful life after unimaginable loss. Robin's story shines a light on lawyer mental health, resilience, and the power of purpose. She shares how she grew from running a solo home office to leading a seven-lawyer appellate firm and eventually merging with a New York powerhouse. Her success wasn't built on cold calls or advertising; it was fueled by community involvement, bar leadership, and genuine relationships grounded in trust and service. After the tragic loss of her son to suicide, Robin found herself drawing on the very tools she had developed through years of Atticus coaching. Time management, planning, and focus became lifelines as she rebuilt one day at a time. Her experience highlights how intentional structure and clear boundaries can help lawyers navigate grief and return to their practice with clarity and strength. Robin also shares why lawyer mental health needs open, stigma-free conversations. In 2018, she founded the Attorney Wellness Exchange, which has helped countless professionals make wellness a priority. She discusses how physical fitness, mindfulness, and self-care can sustain emotional well-being in high-pressure careers and why checking in with struggling colleagues can truly save lives. This episode is about more than overcoming tragedy. It is a masterclass in transforming pain into purpose. Robin reminds us that community builds referrals, wellness builds strength, and courage builds a life worth living. If you or someone you know is struggling, call 988 (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). In this episode, you will hear: Importance of wellness and self-care in the legal profession   Creation and impact of the Attorney Wellness Exchange   Building a referral engine through genuine relationships and community involvement   Destigmatizing mental health and the challenges of grief   Role of mentorship, community support, and professional development in overcoming adversity   Embracing resilience and intentional living for personal and professional fulfillment   Subscribe & ReviewNever miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐   Supporting Resources: Robin Bresky: ssrga.com/attorney/robin-i-bresky  Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP: ssrga.com  Attorney Wellness Exchange: www.awe.law  My Great Life Focus: mygreatlifefocus.com  Join the Trail Lawyer Group: atticusadvantage.com/contact-us/ Learn How to Support Those Struggling with Their Mental Health: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ If you're interested in becoming a mental health advocate in your community, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org for more information.     Curious about growing your own 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.    

What if today were your final page? I'll walk you through Stoic tools to live urgently and love loudly—all before the clock runs out. The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life.     Past guests of The Mindset Mentor include: - Tony Robbins   - Matthew McConaughey   - Jay Shetty   - Andrew Huberman   - Lewis Howes   - Gregg Braden   - Rich Roll   - Dr. Steven Gundry