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Most law firms assume a slowdown in growth means they need more marketing. But the real problem often isn't generating leads—it's what happens after those leads enter the firm. In this episode, Molly breaks down the three critical points where revenue is won or lost: marketing to intake, intake to consultation, and consultation to retained client. She reveals how delayed responses, weak follow-up, poor pipeline ownership, and inconsistent processes create costly revenue leaks throughout the client journey. You'll learn how to uncover hidden breakdowns, improve lead conversion, create accountability across marketing, intake, and sales, and build a system that turns more prospects into retained clients. Key Takeaways: More leads don't create more revenue when your intake and follow-up systems are broken. Most law firm revenue leaks occur between marketing, intake, and client retention—not in lead generation. The firms that win respond faster, connect personally, and convert more prospects into clients. Every lead needs clear ownership, consistent follow-up, and a defined next step. When marketing, intake, and sales work together, conversions increase and revenue grows. Quote for the Show: "The conversation you're avoiding is costing your law firm money. The root of all anxiety is lack of information" - Molly McGrath Links: Intake and Sales Tracker: https://hiringandempowering.com/intake-sales-tracker-download/ Website: https://hiringandempowering.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiringandempowering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiringandempowering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiring&empoweringsolutions/ The Law Firm Admin Bootcamp + Academy™ : https://www.lawfirmadminbootcamp.com/ Get Fix My Boss Book: https://amzn.to/3PCeEhk Ways to Tune In: Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-and-Empowering-Solutions/dp/B08JJSLJ7N Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-and-empowering-solutions/id1460184599 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3oIfsDDnEDDkcumTCygHDH Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/hiring-and-empowering-solutions YouTube - https://youtu.be/N3h7p961GAE
A 98% intake conversion rate shouldn't exist, but Carol-Lynn Roman has the systems, numbers, and operations to prove it. In this episode, the Roman Austin COO breaks down how the firm rebuilt its entire workflow structure, put attorneys directly into intake, and scaled into the Inc. 5000 while staying deeply connected to the Tampa Bay community. If you want to dominate your market with the right leads, Rankings can help. Head over to Rankings.io and claim your completely free audit. We'll show you exactly where you stand and what it takes to own your market. On this episode, you'll learn: Why every qualified lead at Roman Austin speaks directly to an attorney. How a phase-based workflow increased case value and client attention. The KPI and bonus system keeping Roman Austin's team aligned and accountable. Why community trust matters more than billboards for long-term growth. The intake strategy helping the firm convert 98% of qualified leads. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0 Subscribe to our newsletter: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
In Episode 321 of The Rainmaking Podcast (Legal Series), Scott Love interviews Bernie Clark, founder of Majux, about one of the biggest hidden growth opportunities in law firms: intake efficiency. Bernie explains why many law firms spend heavily on marketing and lead generation but fail to maximize results because they lack a structured intake process. From phone calls and website forms to text messages, chat widgets, and after-hours inquiries, every lead represents potential revenue—but only if firms have systems in place to qualify, track, and convert those opportunities into clients. Bernie breaks down the common intake mistakes law firms make, including poor lead qualification, inadequate follow-up, lack of data tracking, and failure to assign ownership of the intake process. He shares practical strategies for building intake scripts, implementing lead tracking systems, utilizing CRM and case management software, improving after-hours responsiveness, and continuously testing intake performance. For managing partners, law firm owners, legal marketers, and intake professionals, this episode provides a practical roadmap for increasing conversion rates, improving client acquisition, and maximizing marketing ROI. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/lWfRlhzEhO8 ---------------------------------------- If you are a successful law firm partner or law firm founder and want to hear about other options, please book a time on Scott Love's calendar here: https://calendly.com/scott-736/half-hour-phone-meeting-with-scott Or email Scott to connect with him at: scott@attorneysearchgroup.com ----------------------------------------
Melisa Youngblood is probably going to be the first person a potential client of the Family Crisis Center sees when seeking services. Stuart talks with Melisa about the process of interviewing a client for the first time and her inspiring story of overcoming her obstacles in life.
In this episode, host Dr. Douglas Reh speaks with Dr. Nicholas Rowan. They discuss the recently published Research Note: “Olfactory Function, Caffeine Intake, and Mortality in a Nationally Representative Cohort”. The full manuscript is available in the International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Listen and subscribe for free to Scope It Out on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Subscribe […]
Full shownotes, transcript, and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/311 We hear a lot of bold claims about food and eating behavior: certain foods are "addictive," ultraprocessed foods are driving obesity, and eating something sweet only makes you crave more sweets. We're also told we can retrain our taste buds for things like salt and sugar, but is that really true? With the rise of GLP-1 medications and growing conversations around "food noise," it's becoming clear that appetite, cravings, and weight regulation are far more complex than many people realize. So what's really driving our eating behaviors? How much is shaped by biology versus our environment or psychology? And what factors influence hunger, fullness, food preferences, and ultimately—how much we eat? Tune in to this Sound Bites® Podcast episode with Dr. Rick Mattes to learn about: the concept of palatability and hyperpalatability the truth about "addictive" foods the role of appetite in GLP-1 medication effects the importance and generality of hedonic shifts various aspects of appetite regulation sensory science, taste function, texture and food form food noise vs. food cue reactivity brand new research on protein and satiety
Intake Breathing Review: I got hit with a cold and couldn't sleep through the night. I heard about these Intake Breathing nasal strips so I had to give them a try.
The Practice of the Practice Podcast | Innovative Ideas to Start, Grow, and Scale a Private Practice
As we look at walking faithfully and fruitfully for the Lord, the place we need to start is our relationship with the Lord. Jesus says we can do NOTHING apart from him, and therefore we must Abide in him. Specifically, abide in him by his word. For this sermon we look at how we can practically do that better.
Today, this shy student nurse will perform a basic check up on you. Enjoy! Thank you for being here! :) Are you in crinkle heaven from this gown? I am ^________^#ASMR #GentleWhispering
The Bible is powerful. We can read it proactively, like with a reading plan. But is especially powerful when we read it in reaction to a circumstance that God puts in our lives. Learn more.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/proactive-and-reactive-bible-intake/
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jess McArt from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine discusses calcium balance in fresh cows, subclinical hypocalcemia, rumination monitoring, and prevention strategies for improving transition cow health. She explains how dairy professionals can more effectively identify high-risk cows and apply practical management tools to improve production and reproductive outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!“Rumination time can serve as a proxy for intake, and help set standards for intervention when fresh cows fail to recover quickly.”Meet the guest: Dr. Jess McArt is a Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chair of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences. Her research focuses on transition cow health, calcium metabolism, dairy production medicine, and herd-level management strategies that improve dairy cattle performance and health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Jess McArt on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:34) Introduction(04:34) Prevention strategies(08:34) Intake patterns(10:54) Supplementation insights(19:10) Hypocalcemia prevention(20:57) Monitoring fresh cow calcium(23:19) Final questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:- Chemlock* Priority IAC* CowManager* Agri-Comfort* Adisseo* Afimilk* Evonik- Protekta- BoviSync- dsm-firmenich- AHV- Natural Biologics- DietForge- Agrarian Solutions
This week's Addicted to Fitness determines which meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner, is best for loading up on fiber. Nick and Shannon discuss how challenging it is to reach your daily fiber requirement, foods that are high in fiber, specific high fiber meals, and how eating fiber in the AM can provide health benefits all day long. They also discuss slam balls, brain food, and irresponsible health journalism on this week's episode. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.com(IG @shannonjb) to learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program.
William Ramsey & Hans Utter return to Wake the Dead to discuss the FBI intake files from the victims of Epstein's network themselves. The FBI had all these files and did nothing about it. Join us to see this true miscarriage of justice. This is part 10 of our Epstein Files series, and #1 of the FBI intake files.Find William Ramsey here:https://www.williamramseyinvestigates.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/william-ramsey-investigates/id1388815042https://www.williamramseyinvestigates.com/storeFind The Resonant State & Dr. Hans Utter here:https://hansutter.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/1mlCW7CCQ2rfSavOImbkiA?si=7832d7f9fdfc4b3ahttps://www.patreon.com/c/DrHansUtter/postshttps://www.bitchute.com/channel/oyiUU2hKYQpOhttps://rumble.com/c/c-7513576https://odysee.com/@sacredmusic769:1https://x.com/HansUtteremail: hansutter@hotmail.comPlease donate to Wake the Dead!https://onegreatworknetwork.com/sean-mccann/donate/Make checks payable to 'Sean McCann' & send to:Wake the Dead, PO Box 93, Oberlin, OH 44074BTC (bitcoin) address: 3Ptmi463Pu6HH1duop7rCKaxBriQkb4inahttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/wakethedeadhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/seanmccannabisVisit Wake the Dead's store!https://wakethedead.creator-spring.com/Find Sean McCann on X:https://x.com/SeanWakeTheDeadJoin the Wake the Dead telegram:https://t.me/wakethedeadpodcastJoin the Wake the Dead Discord server:https://discord.gg/W6fDghnf
Tools are meant to improve our abilities when used correctly. This week we explored how Scripture is the ultimate tool God has given us—not just for knowledge, but for building a blessed life. Join us in this message as we continue our sermon series, “A Firm Foundation.”
Most law firms don't have a lead problem - they have a tracking, intake, and conversion problem. The Lawyer Stories Podcast Episode 267 features Camila Parodi, Director of Advertising at Constellation Marketing. Camila works closely with law firms on advertising strategy, lead quality, intake performance, ROI tracking, and the systems that ultimately determine whether marketing dollars actually translate into signed cases and long-term growth. In this conversation, we discuss the hidden places law firm advertising budgets quietly leak, why cost per signed case matters more than vanity metrics, and how marketing, intake, and data tracking all need to work together to build a scalable modern law firm. We also explore the evolving role of AI, smarter decision-making through data, and why many firms are still making growth decisions without fully understanding what's actually driving results. Great conversation with Camila about the future of legal marketing and operational growth. This episode is also sponsored by Grow or Die with John Morgan. June 9–10 at the Wynn Encore in Las Vegas — no fluff, no theory. Use code STORIES20: https://events.themorganconnection.com/growordiewithjohnmorgan/lawyerstories This episode presented by CallRail Integrated into your case management system, CallRail helps you: Capture every call - even after hours Spot high-value leads instantly Respond faster Get the insights you need to bring in bigger cases Join over 3,000 law firms using CallRail to follow up faster, land bigger cases, and drive growth for your firm. Start your free trial at https://www.callrail.com/legal-services?utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=lawyer-stories
Bully Ray reacts to WWE NXT covering the grand showcase of the new generation of the NXT brand. He breaks down what he saw from Kendal Grey vs Kelani Jordan, Lizzy Rain teaming up with Tatum Paxley and the contract signing of Mason Rook. Plus, he hears the nation's takes through Pro Wrestling Nation's The INTAKE. To visit our partners at Chewy, click here. The Master's Class is now available on its own podcast feed! SUBSCRIBE NOW to hear over 50 episodes of Dave, Bully, Mark, and Tommy taking you behind the scenes like only they can, plus BRAND NEW episodes every week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Busted Open ad-free and get exclusive access to bonus episodes. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Safe eating is at the heart of managing food allergies—but what happens when that vigilance starts to feel overwhelming, and food becomes a source of fear instead of nourishment? For many families, the line between necessary caution and something more serious can be hard to recognize. We are diving into the intersection of food allergies and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. Joining us is Dr. Brian Vickery, Division Chief of Allergy & Immunology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University, and Kaitlin B. Proctor, PhD, Assistant Professor at Emory School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, and board-certified psychologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to unpack what this means for families and share insights from Dr. Vickery's latest research. Resources to keep you in the know:Psychology TodayAAAAI's People with Food Allergies May Be Susceptible to Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderFAACT's Behavioral Health Resource Center"When Medically Required Food Avoidance Goes Awry: A Conceptual Framework of ARFID as an Underrecognized Clinical Complication of Food Allergy" - Research paperFAACT's Roundtable Podcast can be found on Apple Podcast, Pandora, Spotify, Podbay, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube. Sponsored by: GenentechThanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!
Plugged In's Adam Holz looks back at the legacy of the late media mogul Ted Turner and how his innovations like CNN changed the way we ingest news and information. Also, even with several potentially exciting movies this Summer, is cinema dead? Is the monocultural gone? Daniel K. Williams, author of "Politics of the Cross," gives an historical backdrop to our current crisis of political polarization and how we need to find our identity in Christ, not politics. We can see the parties as imperfect tools, but ones Christians can work through to acccomplish policies for the common good? The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
You're not signing every case you want. You just haven't seen the data yet. Michael Ponce thought his intake was airtight. Then he built the dashboards, audited the process, and uncovered a different reality: High-value cases slipped through unnoticed. What followed was a complete overhaul of intake, case routing, and performance tracking—and a more than 2x increase in average case value. When you're ready to scale your firm, you're going to need more leads coming in. At Rankings.io, we are the elite performance marketing agency for personal injury firms. Check us out at Rankings.io. On this episode, you'll learn: Where law firms lose high-value cases during intake, and how to catch them early. How to rank cases on day one so your best attorneys handle the most valuable ones. The exact intake metrics that reveal performance gaps, and how to track them. Why intake—not negotiation—is often the biggest driver of case value. About the guest: Michael Ponce | LinkedIn Ponce Law | Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
In this episode, host Sandy Vance chats with Isaiah Granet, co-founder and CEO of Bland, for a sharp and eye-opening conversation about one of the most overlooked bottlenecks in healthcare: the phone call. Bland now handles 3.5 million phone calls a week, has raised over $100 million, including a $40 million Series B, and is backed by Emergence Capital, Scale, and Y Combinator. Isaiah brings a refreshingly honest take on what it actually takes to get voice AI into production in healthcare, why most vendors are just talking about it rather than doing it, and why the security risks hiding in third-party AI dependencies should be keeping every healthcare CIO up at night. In this episode, they talk about: Most people call a call center because they are at the end of the line and cannot solve their problem any other way The best voice AI systems conform to the caller, not the other way around Intake is the fastest path to ROI for health systems deploying voice AI for the first time Bland tracks emotional sentiment, call escalation rates, and a unique metric called utterances to measure patient experience quality Bland does not use OpenAI or any third-party LLM under the hood, meaning PHI never touches an outside vendor Health systems should demand that calls go live within 30 days and measurable automation within 60 days A single third-party dependency, three steps removed from a vendor, recently led to a class action lawsuit Always declare that it is an AI agent on the call; deceptive practices destroy the trust that voice AI depends on The CIO role is becoming one of the most important in any healthcare organization, as AI decisions multiply A Little About Isaiah: Isaiah values community, family, and impact above all else. He believes that building for impact is what makes life. In addition to being the cofounder and CEO of Bland, he also sits on the board of the nonprofit he founded, the San Diego Chill.
On today's Almanac, we'll hear from Montana State Extension Beef Specialist Sam Wyffels about research on cattle salt intake. He says there are important lessons to learn about salt levels in supplements.
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Amanda Demanda built her firm by aligning three things that rarely work together: brand, intake, and case value. That combination drove the jump from $2M to $60M in five years. Her marketing brings in clients who already trust the firm. Her intake process reinforces that trust at every step. And she trains her team to work cases all the way to maximum value—not just resolution. If you want to surround yourself with top-tier operators like Amanda and learn the exact strategies they use to scale, you need to be in the room at PIMCON 2026. Visit PIMCON.org to get your tickets. For more resources on how to dominate your market, visit us at Rankings.io. On this episode, you'll learn: Why brand-driven growth produces more higher-value cases than transactional lead flow. The “Ritz-Carlton” intake approach that shapes trust from the first call. How gifting, follow-ups, and consistency influence referrals long after the case closes. The “tender” metric—and how it exposes missed value inside your cases. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0 Subscribe to our newsletter: pimnewsletter.beehiiv.com Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
Monkeys in Gibraltar are eating soil as a means of healing upset tummies after consuming junk food from tourists, according to a new study. But why? Sean Moncrieff was joined by Sylvain Lemoine, Assistant professor in biological anthropology at Cambridge...
Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Dietary Sodium Intake and Risk of Incident Heart Failure in the Southern Community Cohort Study.
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder diagnosis characterized by a persistent restriction or avoidance of food intake that results in clinically significant consequences (medical, nutritional, and/or psychosocial), but without the weight- and shape-driven psychopathology typical of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. In this episode, Megan Hellner and Katherine Hill outline how ARFID presents across the lifespan, why it is frequently missed in routine healthcare, and what an evidence-informed assessment and treatment pathway can look like in practice. A central theme is that ARFID is not synonymous with "picky eating" and not confined to any one body size. Patients may present at any point on the weight chart, including those who are weight-stable or in larger bodies, and the condition can begin in early childhood and persist into adulthood. The episode also highlights ARFID in athletes and physically active people, where restricted dietary variety and/or low intake can contribute to low energy availability and RED-S-like presentations, sometimes without an obvious intent to lose weight. Timestamps [03:48] Interview start [06:23] What is ARFID? DSM-5 definition vs "picky eating" [09:36] Clinical red flags: when restriction becomes a disorder [11:37] ARFID isn't always underweight: missed cases & diagnostic pitfalls [16:46] ARFID presentation profiles: low interest, sensory sensitivity, fear [18:59] Comorbidities & nutrition consequences [25:16] Evidence-based ARFID treatment [29:16] How to expand foods without pressure [32:28] Weight restoration, stabilization, and long-term maintenance [35:44] What research still needs [38:16] Differential diagnosis & referral Links/Resources Go to episode page (with links to papers and ARFID resources) Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course
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What if your next $5M isn't more leads—but fixing what you already have?We show how going from 40 to 50 leads—and tightening one key metric—changes everything.This is real-time, not theory.
Kyle Wright didn't fix his growth problem by spending more on marketing. He fixed what was already broken. After auditing hundreds of intake calls, he uncovered missed leads, wasted spend, and gaps his team didn't even know existed. What followed was a shift toward data, accountability, and building systems that actually support scale. If you're ready to stop shooting from the hip and take over your market, head over to Rankings.io. On this episode, you'll learn: Where firms quietly lose high-value cases inside their intake process. How to structure your team so leads never sit waiting. How better data changes your hiring, marketing, and growth decisions. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: https://hubs.li/Q04bf9vT0 Subscribe to our newsletter: pimnewsletter.beehiiv.com Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok
This is part 2 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet tells us about the process from when a cat comes into NCRA to when the cat is adopted. NCRA adoption application: https://www.northportcatrescue.org/adoptionform NCRA donation option: https://www.northportcatrescue.org/donate NCRA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northportcatrescue/ NCRA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northportcatrescue/ If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones Disclaimer: Saige is not an expert; she shares her experience. Please fact check any information from both Saige as well as any guests.
Episode 285-Nappen Law Firm Does Hat Trick Also Available OnSearchable Podcast Transcript Gun Lawyer — Episode Transcript Page – 1 – of 10 Gun Lawyer — Episode 285 Transcript SUMMARY KEYWORDS Appellate Division, firearm licensing, Bergen County, mental health, due process, public health, safety, welfare, falsification, character and temperament, court reversal, pro se, legal representation, gun rights, grassroots advocacy. SPEAKERS Speaker 3, Evan Nappen, Teddy Nappen Evan Nappen 00:16 I’m Evan Nappen. Teddy Nappen 00:19 And I’m Teddy Nappen. Evan Nappen 00:21 And welcome to Gun Lawyer. Well, I’m very proud to report that my firm, particularly my brother Louis, who does our appellate work, has won yet another Appellate Division appeal out of Bergen County. Now, this is the Appellate Court reviewing the trial court in Bergen County, handling firearm licensing. And this is another win that really makes some excellent legal points here that are very significant and also points out what is been going on in that county. I want to get into this case and explain the significance and how it works here in New Jersey. Evan Nappen 01:23 So, this case just came, just got posted online by the Appellate Division and is entitled “In The Matter Of The Appeal Of The Denial Of J.L.B.’s Application For A Firearms Purchaser Identification Card And Permit To Purchase A Handgun”. (https://www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2026/a0464-24.pdf) So, J.L.B. appealed from an Order denying his appeal from the New Milford Police Department who denied his application for an FPIC and a PPH, a Firearm Purchaser ID Card and Permit to Purchase a Handgun. Now, on this application, J.L.B. answered “no” to the question, Have you ever been attended, treated or observed by any doctor, psychiatrist in the hospital or mental institution on an inpatient or outpatient basis for any mental or physical or psychiatric condition? In denying the application, the New Milford PD cited solely a suicidal comment made by J.L.B.’s daughter several years prior, and their inability to obtain records from the Division of Child Protection Services, the DCPP. Milford PD concluded the issuance of the permits to our client would not be in the interest of “public health, safety, or welfare”, the all inclusive miscellaneous weasel clause. Evan Nappen 03:07 J.B.L., our client, filed an appeal to the law division, which is the Superior Court in Bergen. And he did this pro se. He did that by himself. The Court denied his appeal, and the court found him disqualified, Page – 2 – of 10 pursuant to (N.J.S.) 2C:58-3(c), for knowingly falsifying information on the application pursuant to 2C:58-3(c)(5). and for lacking character and temperament necessary to be entrusted with a firearm. The Appellate Court, upon careful review, reversed and remanded for a hearing before a different trial judge because they found there is no evidence in the record demonstrating that J.L.B. knowingly falsified information on his application. Further, that J.L.B. was not given notice of the 3(c)(5) disqualifier until after he had already presented his closing argument, in violation of his rights to due process. Evan Nappen 04:18 Additionally, the trial court failed to address whether the alleged falsification was made knowingly, as required by the statute. Very important, folks. Furthermore, with respect to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(c)(5), the Court’s reasoning provided no meaningful explanation as to why the issuance of an FPIC to J.L.B. would be contrary to public health, safety, or welfare. So, one GOFU right out of the box is don’t go Pro Se to Bergen County on an appealable license. Anytime you’re dealing with the courts, you want to have an attorney. Okay? That’s number one. Now, even though he got denied, fortunately, he hired us to do the appeal. And in doing this appeal, the Appellate Court has reversed his denial, sent it back to the court, and required that it be heard by a different judge. Evan Nappen 05:21 Let’s take a look at some of the facts here in this case. It’s very interesting, particularly how the court decided it, because it can have impact on other cases. So, the Court gathered the following facts from the trial court’s hearing. J.L.B. is a certified public accountant with no criminal history. He has primary custody of his seven children, who range from six to 16. In April of 2020, his daughter, who was nine years old, sent a text message to her teacher, saying, “I want to die” and “I spent four days with dad, and four days with my mom, and I keep switching until everything is settled. But I can’t sleep without knowing if mommy is okay and safe.” The message led to the daughter receiving several months of therapy. The DCPP was involved in the family’s life on three different occasions, each time, deeming the allegations “Not Established”. Evan Nappen 06:19 J.L.B.’s ex-wife testified on behalf of the State, describing alleged incidents of verbal and physical abuse by J.L.B. against her and her two children, as well as her struggles with alcoholism, for which she completed inpatient rehabilitation. The wife never testified or obtained a, never filed or obtained a Temporary Restraining Order against J.L.B. The court found her testimony not completely credible and characterized it as totally based on hearsay. J.L.B.’s sister testified as a character witness, describing his demeanor and relationship with his family, expressing no concerns about him owning a firearm. Dr. Richard Cyriacks, a family friend, similarly, testified that he had no concerns about J.L.B. responsibly handling a firearm. J.L.B. testified he had purchased a biometric firearm safe in which he intended to store the firearm if his permits were granted. J.L.B. testified he had seen a psychologist, a Doctor Lenzi, from 2018 to 2022 for marital issues, but he denied ever being diagnosed with a mental health condition or receiving psychiatric treatment or medication. Briefly, at around age 19, he had also seen a therapist following the death of his father. Page – 3 – of 10 Evan Nappen 07:42 Following this testimony, the State moved to compel the release of his mental health records from Dr. Lenzi, which the Court granted. So, keep in mind, folks, if you think you have medical privacy in New Jersey, you don’t! Okay? The Court ordered the records to come in. The Court admitted J.L.B.’s counseling records and a letter from Lenzi into evidence, from the doctor. In her letter, the doctor noted that she first saw him in 2017 for “marital difficulties”. “He presented as concerned about his marriage and stressed but positive and high functioning.” He reconnected for individual therapy in 2020 because of his wife taking the children to Connecticut, causing him distress. He was seen on an as-needed basis. The doctor reported his symptoms were within normal limits of chronic stressors and the family crisis he worked through during the treatment with him. She further reported that she observed no unstable mental health issues, and his treatment focused on implementing stress management strategies, communication, awareness, improvement and relationship building with the children, decreasing internal anxiety and meeting his challenges in an aware and grounded manner as to the records themselves. Lenzi wrote that he had symptoms of anxiety and depression related to marital difficulties, and in 2020 a progress noted that he presented with anxiety and depression and expressed that he was devastated by what he was going through. In 2024, the Court denied J.L.B.’s appeal, finding he was disqualified, pursuant to 2C:58-3(c)(3) for knowingly falsifying information regarding previous mental health treatment, and pursuant to 2C:58-3(c)(5) for lacking the character and temperament necessary to be entrusted with a firearm. This appeal is what followed. Evan Nappen 09:47 The court, the Appellate Court, says N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3 governs the issuance of FPICs and PPHs which it does. A person may not receive an FPIC or PPH, if they are, “known in the community in which the person lives as someone who has engaged in acts or made statements suggesting the person is likely to engage in conduct, other than justified self-defense, that would pose a danger to self or others.” Or if you’re subject to any of the other disqualifications under 58-3. Pursuant to that law, no FPIC or PPH shall be issued to any person who, and this is underlined in the opinion, knowingly falsifies any information on the application form for a handgun purchase permit or firearm purchaser ID card. Invoking FPIC/PPH disqualification when any falsification is tendered is consistent with the application’s underlying function, which is to provide information to facilitate the police chief’s background investigation. Further an FPIC application that includes, again underlined, a knowing falsehood is disqualified at the moment it is filed and cannot be rehabilitated by an admission made later. Evan Nappen 11:12 The Court then noted initially that J.B.L. did not receive notice of the 2C:58-3 issue, the falsification issue. I mean, the other issue until the State raised it at closing, which was delivered to J.B.L. after he’d already presented his closing statement. And the Court here says, “To comport with due process, a judicial hearing requires notice defining the issues and an adequate opportunity to prepare and respond.” N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(c)(3) was not cited as a basis for disqualification in the New Milford PD’s letter denial letter. It was not cited sorry. As a basis for disqualification, nor was it discussed as a potential ground for denying his appeal until both parties had presented their evidence at the hearing. J.L.B. was therefore denied the opportunity to defend himself on this ground until the hearing was all but completed. Page – 4 – of 10 Evan Nappen 12:20 Moreover, and this is important, the trial court failed to address whether JBL knowingly falsified his response. Now we’ve experienced, folks, in our practice that there are times, many times, as a matter of fact, this trifecta of a win here that we’ve had. Where the court will make any statement that they deem to be a false statement, not even over the application, to be a basis for denial. And here the court is making it clear it takes a knowingly falsified response, and it has to be based on what’s in the application. At the close of the hearings, after both parties have presented their arguments, the court pressed, pressed J.L.B. as to his understanding of the nature of his mental health treatment, his course of therapy with his doctor, and interpretation of the question on the FPIC application regarding mental or psychiatric treatment. Evan Nappen 13:19 Footnote three, and, folks, listen to what footnote three says. This is what happened in that court. Footnote three by the Appellate Court. “We note this line of questioning by the court was improper, as were other lines of questioning throughout the hearings. When presiding over a bench trial, the court may examine witnesses ‘to clarify testimony, aid the court’s understanding, elicit material facts, and assure the efficient conduct of the trial.'” “In this case, the trial court extensively cross-examined J.L.B. on multiple occasions and, in doing so, crossed ‘that fine line that separates advocacy from impartiality’ and substantially prejudiced J.L.B.’s right to a fair hearing.” And I can tell you, folks, that there are plenty of others that have experienced that in Bergen County, the court goes on in the opinion. Teddy Nappen 14:42 If I recall, isn’t Bergen, pretty much the only county where they ever go after people for falsification? Evan Nappen 14:48 No, they’re not the only county, but they are the lion’s den of problems. And this is really great, that this case is shining the light on what went on in this case. And this is now critical, so let me just go on. J.L.B. explained that he had answered “no” because he had been treated by a psychologist who held a PhD, not a psychiatrist or physician. He further stated he never received a clinical diagnosis of any mental health condition, including depression or anxiety. He was never treated with any psychiatric medication. He noted he had not seen the progress notes until they were released during the hearing, and he had begun to address why he would not know what a doctor puts in her notes before being abruptly cut off by the court. Get a load of that, folks. The trial court did not address these contentions. Instead, it relied on the doctor’s progress notes, unknown to J.L.B. at the time he filled out his application, to erroneously conclude J.L.B. suffered from anxiety and depression and he had falsely answered the questionnaire. Whether J.L.B.’s response was false, however, is a question the record before us does not resolve for the following reasons: J.L.B. was not afforded an adequate opportunity to defend himself, given the lack of notice, the record contains no clinical diagnosis of mental health conditions, nor evidence of any mental health treatment, and the doctor did not testify at the hearings. Evan Nappen 16:35 Importantly, the court’s analysis entirely ignores the statutory requirement the falsification be made knowingly. Even if J.L.B.’s response was false, he had no reason to know the contents of the doctor’s notes when he completed the application. These records were not produced until the hearings on his Page – 5 – of 10 appeal, long after the application was submitted. A finding of knowing falsification cannot rest solely on the contents of records J.L.B. had never seen. Additionally, the court also denied the appeal pursuant to 2C:58-3(c)(5), finding that no FPIC or PPH shall be issued “to any person where the issuance would not be in the interest of public health, safety or welfare. “This is the “broadest” of disqualifications for obtaining an FPIC or PPH. “In re Application of Carlstrom”, by the way, is citing another Nappen case. The provision is intended to relate to cases of individual unfitness, even though not dealt with in specific statutory enumerations, the issuance of a permit or identification guard would nonetheless be contrary to public interest. Evan Nappen 17:58 The court’s reasoning in determining J.L.B. was disqualified pursuant to is as follows, and this is from the court hearing. This is the Appellate Court quoting this quote from the hearing in the Bergen County Court. This is the judge’s finding in that hearing. I also find that he’s disqualified pursuant to 58-3(c)(5), to any person where the issuance would not be in the interest of public health, safety, or welfare, because the person was found to be lacking the essential character of temperament necessary to be entrusted with a firearm. And that’s really due to Mr. (J.L.B.)’s testimony. Particularly his testimony before the court here today, where he minimizes his course of treatment with Dr. Lenzi, and tries to divert attention away from Dr. Lenzi’s Progress Notes, in a very long letter, which states that Mr. (J.L.B.)’s treatment, while focusing on decreasing his anxiety, and the fact that he presented with depression and anxiety, both at Intake and at various times throughout the course of his treatment. The public health, safety, and welfare doesn’t just include the public outside of (J.L.B.) household. It also includes Mr. (J.L.B.) and his children. So, that’s the court’s decision. I do find that the state has met its’ burden by preponderance of the evidence.” Evan Nappen 19:13 Then the Appellate Court says, in response to that, “This reasoning is misplaced. J.L.B.’s discussion of Dr. Lenzi’s progress notes was not an attempt to minimize his treatment or divert the court’s attention, but rather an effort to explain why those notes did not render his answer on the application knowingly false. A self-represented applicant’s attempt to contextualize his counseling records cannot support a finding of unfitness within the meaning of 2C:58-3(c)(5). Indeed, we recently rejected the notion that an applicant’s credibility or dishonesty can serve as a sole basis for disqualification pursuant to 2C:58-3(c)(5). What case are they citing? “See In the Matter of the Appeal of the Denial of Mikhail Polatov’s Application for a Firearms Purchaser ID Card.” Another Nappen win case. They’re using it to win here for our client, in which they say. Teddy Nappen 20:20 Polatov Cocktail. Evan Nappen 20:21 That’s right. That was our last show. It was on that case. Finding no correlation between the applicant’s lack of credibility and the absence of essential character or temperament that would make him more likely than not to be a danger to public health, safety, or welfare if he had a firearm. The court’s reason provides no meaningful explanation for how the record supports a finding that the issuance of a permit would be contrary to public health, safety or welfare. See Weston v. State. In the final analysis for a Page – 6 – of 10 court to sustain an administrative decision, which affects the substantial rights of a party, there must be a residuum of legal and competent evidence in the record to support it. Because the foregoing is dispositive, they declined to address the remaining arguments we made. They reverse and remand the matter for a new hearing before a different judge. This case is a great win, and we’re very proud of it. We’re very glad to have helped our client here, and it is a trifecta of three wins coming out of what goes on in Bergen County, my friends. So, beware. Learn from this and make sure you have good counsel when fighting for your gun rights. Evan Nappen 21:45 Let me tell you about our good friends at WeShoot. WeShoot is a great range in Lakewood, New Jersey. It’s the range where Teddy and I both shoot. It’s where we got our certifications and where we love to shoot. Great range, great pro shop. They’ve got fantastic firearms equipment and great training. Get your CCARE there, your certificate, so you can get your carry. Whether you’re beginner or an advanced shooter, WeShoot is a place for you. WeShoot is just wonderful. All I get is fantastic feedback from everybody that goes there. They treat everyone like family. You will love it. WeShoot is conveniently located in Lakewood, New Jersey, right off the Parkway. Easy to get to, right there in Central Jersey. It is a great resource. We need our ranges, folks. Without our ranges, you don’t have a place to shoot, and this is a great resource that you can take advantage of. Pay a visit to WeShoot. Check out their website at weshootusa.com, weshootusa.com. You will also really enjoy their website. They have the WeShoot girls. They have fantastic top of the line professional photography, and you can learn all about this wonderful experience that awaits you at our favorite range, which is WeShoot in Lakewood, New Jersey. Evan Nappen 22:31 And let me also remind you that you need to get a copy of my book, New Jersey Gun Law. It is the Bible of New Jersey gun law. It is 120 topics, all answered by question and answer in a 500 page book. That book is so big it is a weapon itself. So, get your copy today by going to EvanNappen.com, EvanNappen.com. You will help protect yourself from becoming a GOFU. You don’t want to do that. You need to know the insanity that is New Jersey gun laws. And that’s why I wrote that book, to make it as user friendly as possible for you to know. Hey, Teddy. What do you have for us today in Press Checks? Teddy Nappen 24:07 Well, as you know, Press Checks are always free, and one of the things that is always important is to keep tabs on our opponents, the gun rights suppressionists. I was perusing through EveryTown, and they put out their press release, patting themselves on the back. Everytown Gun Safety Action Fund Announces the Endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers for running in the offices of North Carolina and Texas. (https://www.everytown.org/press/everytown-for-gun-safety-endorses-first-round-of-moms-demand-action-volunteersrunning-for-office-in-2026/) And they were, you know, it’s various people seems that are running in these districts because they’re trying to attack there. You notice that they’re trying to hit like North Carolina and Texas, specifically in those areas, because they’re trying to counteract a lot of the fights going on in all the other states. Page – 7 – of 10 Teddy Nappen 24:56 We all know the Democrats, their polling is lower than Trump’s and the entire Republican Party. They’re at the lowest point. You can cut to Harry Enten on CNN, who is just the golden retriever of CNN, freaking out at the numbers every time. But what I love, what actually caught my eye was what was highlighted. They were talking about the Everytown Victory Fund. Back in 2021 they launched a program known as Demand a Seat, an educational program that trains, quote, unquote, grassroots volunteers and gun violence survivors to take next steps in their advocacy efforts by running them for offices and working on campaigns. They highlight 1200 volunteers across 47 states. Operating and trying to claim and move into these positions. Teddy Nappen 25:55 So, stop right there. Here are the sycophants, individuals that are politically driven in removing and taking away our rights and trying to run in small localities. This is the game they play. This is how they chip away at our rights, and this is where they’re targeting elections. And you know their endowment of money, funding by Bloomberg of his actions. Where does this pan out? To see the results, cut to Virginia. If anyone’s been paying attention on that end, the insanity of gun laws that were rolled out by, was it Shinebomb? Of all the insanity that they were trying to pump out through the legislation, that giant omnibus. Remember, they ran a moderate campaign and then what? Evan Nappen 26:47 Well, this is what they do. They make believe they’re moderates, when in fact, they’re extremists. They’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing when it comes to our rights. Teddy Nappen 26:57 Correct. And right here, they’re even bragging about it right on there. DemandASeat.org. On their whole website, 13 Moms Demand Action volunteers elected into the Virginia House. Evan Nappen 27:10 Get a load of that. They got 13 fanatical anti-gunners into the legislature. And why aren’t we running a counter program to get pro Second Amendment rights’ candidates from the grassroots to run? Where’s our candidates? Teddy Nappen 27:34 Here they’re out spending NRA’s 31,000 in the Virginia elections. So, it’s very much we need people. If anyone is out there who has time and ability to run locally, it could be anything on that in the positions. Evan Nappen 27:51 Yeah, anything. Teddy Nappen 27:52 You can be anything. Evan Nappen 27:53 Yes, I agree. Get active. Page – 8 – of 10 Teddy Nappen 27:57 Yeah, what ever it can be in the positions, because I’ll highlight, right now. Evan Nappen 28:02 Well, it’s the old, it’s the old thing. All politics are local, right? So this is critical. Teddy Nappen 28:09 I’ll highlight to you right here from the New Jersey Globe. This is back in 2023. National gun control group, Everytown for Gun Safety endorses five New Jersey municipal races and candidates from their grassroots organizations. (https://newjerseyglobe.com/gun-control/everytown-endorses-five-candidates-for-local-office-in-n-j/) Here we go again. So, they’ve been running this program since 2021. You can go on the website. They’re bragging about it right here. It’s the DemandASeat.org. And they train them up on the lingo that they’re pushing, the language that they need to put in bills. Whatever program they can and will activate in locals, they will do so. Any ordinance they can get away with, they will do so. That’s how you get the air gage knife out of California. They don’t care. It’s whatever. Evan Nappen 28:54 One thing. You’ve got to give the antis credit. Because they’re always conniving some other strategy to try to screw us out of our rights. They are good at it. I give them credit for that. Where’s our counterforce to this? Where is it? Teddy Nappen 29:09 Well, it comes down to this. To all gun owners, who it was. Well, I forget the percentage number that vote. And look, you have to understand this is how they get us. Because I see the U.K. I see California. That is their goal. We talked about in the last episode. If they ever get in power, if they ever find the means to do so, they will take away our rights. They will take away our ability to possess firearms. They will take away our rights to defend themselves. They have already done so in all these other places, and they continue to push for it. They will continue to push otherwise. So, you see, right now, people need to be active locally. This is where they get started every time. Evan Nappen 29:53 It’s critical, and it’s very important. Hey, Teddy, I want to tell you about this week’s GOFU, and it’s a really important one. It is a GOFU that became an epiphany to me. And I want to tell you about this. Because, you know, our GOFU is, of course, the Gun Owner Fuck Up, and it’s important to talk about these things. These are mistakes from actual cases that people make, and it can be very costly to them. Cost them their freedom, their fortune, their family, their careers, everything, and you, the listener, get to learn it for free. Well, I’ve got to tell you, folks. I just recently came across a case that has really shocked me about how this is a GOFU, and I want to tell you why. Because it has to do with the “Duty to Retreat”. Now in terms of self-defense, when it comes to the legal framework of self-defense, which falls under the heading of “justification for use of force”, justification. It’s an affirmative defense. And we talk about justification for the use of force. We can talk about non-deadly force. We can talk about deadly force. Then the law lays out when you can and can’t use force. Page – 9 – of 10 Evan Nappen 31:13 I’m not going to spend a whole, you know, three hours here explain to you the law of deadly force and force. But as all of you should be aware, New Jersey, like many other states, has provisions that even though they can allow and permit the justification for the use of deadly force and/or force, there is built into the law a check that has to be in place called “Duty to Retreat”. So, the Duty to Retreat is put into our self-defense law so that you might be justified in using, let’s say, deadly force. You might be justified in doing it, but the law says that if you can retreat with complete safety, then you’re required to do that. That’s called the Duty to Retreat. Evan Nappen 32:10 Now, what I’ve always thought about this, I’ve always realized that, look, what type of self-defense scenario would you be in where you know you’re in a life and death situation, or something where you feel you need to use force, deadly force, and, or, you know, even non-deadly force, but you’re in this position where you need to use force and you somehow can retreat “with complete safety”. Like, how do you have complete safety? And I always thought, you know, short of “Beam me up, Scotty”, how are you going to have complete safety in any scenario like that? I’ve never encountered a hypothetical until now, where it’s no longer a hypothetical of where Duty to Retreat might actually be applicable. Evan Nappen 33:06 And here’s the scenario, folks. Here’s where it’s a GOFU that you better be aware of when it comes to Duty to Retreat. You’re in a situation. This is based on actual case that I know of. You’re in a situation where you are encountering a threat, a threat to your life, a threat even to possibly others. And you’re, let’s say, outside of your home, encountering such a threat. And then in that encounter of the threat, you retreat into your home. Shut the door. The threat is outside. You’re inside. You arm yourself inside, perfectly lawful at that stage. What should you do? You should call the police. That’s what you do. You call the police. You’re in your home. You’ve gotten away from the threat. Evan Nappen 34:12 Where’s the GOFU? Well, in this case, leaving your home to re-engage the threat. No, no, no. You just retreated with complete safety. You now could even call the police. You now have armed yourself to protect yourself in your home. You go back out there to re-engage a threat. That’s a problem, folks. Potentially a big problem. Potentially an argument that could raise your failure to abide by Duty to Retreat. It’s a possibility, and it’s a strong possibility. So, what’s the GOFU? Once you’ve gotten away from the threat, stay away from the threat! That’s the takeaway. You got away from the threat. Stay away from the threat. Call the police. Do not take it into your own hands. Do not re-engage. You’ve escaped the threat. Leave it at that. That’s the important thing. To do otherwise may, in fact, be a giant GOFU. Evan Nappen 35:32 This is Evan Nappen and Teddy Nappen reminding you that gun laws don’t protect honest citizens from criminals. They protect criminals from honest citizens. Page – 10 – of 10 Speaker 3 35:43 Gun Lawyer is a CounterThink Media production. The music used in this broadcast was managed by Cosmo Music, New York. New York. Reach us by emailing Evan@gun.lawyer. The information and opinions in this broadcast do not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state. 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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3346: JC Deen unpacks why sugar, especially fructose, has been unfairly demonized, showing how context, dosage, and flawed studies have shaped misleading beliefs about fat gain and metabolism. By reframing sugar's role in energy balance and performance, he highlights how a well-rounded diet, including overlooked nutrient sources like organ meats, supports long-term health and resilience. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jcdfitness.com/2016/04/first-diet-book-review-part-2/ Quotes to ponder: "Fructose is wrongly demonized." "Sugar is not as addictive as cocaine." "Many people will tell you that fructose can make you fat because fructose can damage your metabolism and impair your ability to use carbohydrates for energy. This is not true, and these claims are usually backed up by poorly designed studies." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this episode of the Your Practice Mastered Podcast, we break down what's really happening between the moment a prospect calls your firm and the moment they decide to hire you… or hang up and call your competitor.Your intake team is not admin. It is your first and most important sales function. And if it's broken, your revenue is leaking every single day.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to increase law firm consultation conversion rates without increasing marketing spendWhy most law firms have a lead conversion problem, not a lead generation problemHow to improve law firm intake process for higher show rates and retained clientsThe role of speed-to-lead in law firm intake and why delayed response kills revenueHow to build a high-performing intake team for a small law firmWhy attorneys should stop handling intake calls and focus on revenue-generating legal workHow structured scripts and follow-up systems increase law firm client retentionSigns your law firm needs a dedicated intake specialist or non-attorney salesperson◼️Access done-for-you services to recruit, place, onboard, and train team members for your law firm: yourpracticemastered.com/intake
This week on the Justice Team Podcast, Mikaela sits down with GRGB Marketing Director, Britt Frank! Britt is here to discuss the surprising similarities between marketing and intake, how to advertise by anticipating needs, and the benefits of volunteering in your community. Justice HQ community subscriptions are open to all starting at $20 a month. Go to www.justicehq.com or download the mobile app today! Attorney Share lets you track your co-counsel cases with automations, and turn cases you can't take into revenue for your firm with the public marketplace. You can sign up now for a free account at www.attorneyshare.com. Have a legal need or question? Call our law firm, the Justice Team at 844-THE-TEAM, or visit justiceteam.com!
Ever wonder if AI actually belongs in a therapy practice? Yeah, we get that a lot. That's why in this episode, I'm sitting down with Luci to tackle the real questions practice owners are asking before they take the leap with Simple Intake; the AI-powered intake system built specifically for mental health practices. We're talking about stuff people are actually nervous about. The "but what if my clients hate it" fears. The phone number drama. The crisis call scenarios. All of it. These aren't hypothetical questions. These are the conversations we're having every single day.
Protein is everywhere right now, but how much do plant-based athletes actually need?In this episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about protein on a plant-based diet, inspired by a question I've been getting a lot lately: “How much protein do you eat in a day?” I'll share my real numbers (and how I figured them out), plus what they actually mean for performance, recovery, and body composition.We'll cover:How to calculate your personal protein needs (without overcomplicating it)Why plant-based athletes may need to think about protein a little differentlyThe truth about “incomplete” proteins (and why you don't need to stress)The best high-protein plant foods (and how to build balanced meals)How to time your protein for better recovery and appetite controlWhether protein powders and “high-protein” products are worth it Want help putting this into practice? Join Fuel Better: Nutrition Coaching for Plant-Based Runners to get personalized guidance, meal frameworks, and support to fuel your training the right way. Get a month free now!Have questions or want to request a show topic? DM us @greenletes Check out Natalie's book
Severe gum disease reflects chronic inflammation and strongly links to broader health risks, including heart disease and diabetes, not just tooth loss Older adults with low dietary lycopene intake face a much higher risk of advanced gum disease compared to those who consume adequate amounts Cooked tomatoes paired with healthy fats improve lycopene absorption and support gum tissue resilience Smoking, frequent sugar intake, and ultraprocessed foods accelerate gum damage by feeding harmful bacteria and impairing blood flow to oral tissue Consistent whole-food nutrition, gentle daily oral care and mineral support strengthen gums from the inside out and lower long-term disease risk
Mark Breyer runs The Husband & Wife Law Team with a simple belief: If intake breaks, everything breaks. In this episode, he lays out how he thinks about calls, follow-up, and trust-building—and why he invests in experience on the front end. He also breaks down how he built a social presence that feels real, not polished, and why that matters when people decide who to call. You'll learn: The intake habits Mark believes separate winners from everyone else. Why experienced attorneys stay involved on the first call. How dashboards expose slowdowns before they cost cases. Why his social content makes the firm feel familiar before anyone reaches out. If you like what you hear, hit Subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: pimcon.org Subscribe to our newsletter: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok