The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Dec 09 2024 291 ep. 33 mins 6
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal lives. Tune in each week to join the community of law firm owners who are committed to taking their businesses from where they are now to where they want to be.

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#287: The Keys to Work-Life Balance: Lessons from the Monday Map Process with Drew Hickey

Dec 09 2024 41 mins  
Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions at work, never quite making progress despite working long hours? Do you struggle to find a sense of calm and control over your time and results? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Drew Hickey, a Mastery Group member and Monday Map Power Hour facilitator who has experienced a profound shift in her mindset and prod

#286: From 65 to 28-Hour Workweeks: Strategies for Scaling Back with Lauren Davis

Dec 02 2024 63 mins  
As a law firm owner, it's easy to fall into the trap of working long hours and neglecting other important areas of your life. And if, like so many other lawyers, you’re looking for a way to achieve better work-life balance, you’re in luck. This week, Melissa is joined by Lauren Davis, a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Virginia. Lauren shares her jour

#285: The Importance of Self-Awareness and Intentionality in Combating Exhaustion

Nov 25 2024 35 mins  
Feeling exhausted as the holidays approach? You’re not alone. While some level of exhaustion is normal, different types of exhaustion require different remedies. Tune in to discover the difference between harmful and beneficial exhaustion, learn practical tips for restoring the nervous system and cognitive function, and understand the importance of having a strong support team

#284: Set Your Law Firm Up for Success in 2025: Two Key Areas to Focus on Now

Nov 18 2024 25 mins  
Are you ready to make 2025 your best year yet as a law firm owner? In the midst of holiday celebrations and all the things that come with this exciting time of the year, the key to success lies in being proactive and setting yourself up for a strong start. And in this episode, Melissa shares two crucial areas to focus on now that will pay dividends in the new year and beyond. L

#283: Team Performance: Why Lowering Targets Isn’t the Solution

Nov 11 2024 23 mins  
If you ever find yourself doubting your team's ability to hit your firm's revenue goals, you’re not alone. Many law firm owners struggle with this, but the truth is, lowering your targets is not the answer. Listen in this week to discover how to identify the real reasons your team may not be following processes and what you can do as a leader to address those underlying issues

#282: Future Vision: How Overthinking & Perfectionism Sabotage Progress (Part 2)

Nov 04 2024 38 mins  
Last week, Melissa introduced you to the concept of the future vision you are creating for your law firm. In order for it to come to fruition, you must deeply believe in that vision as an owner, which requires you to take a close look at your mindset and assess whether or not it’s supporting you in achieving your goals. Join Melissa this week to learn the mindset shifts requir

#281: Future Vision: Align Your Decisions with Future Goals (Part 1)

Oct 28 2024 38 mins  
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the day-to-day of your law firm, making decisions that don't align with the future you envision? Whether you want to be a $2 million firm, a $5 million firm, or something more, you must start thinking from your future and making choices that bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. Discover the power of thinking fr

#280: Client Growth vs. Retention: Taking a Sabbatical from Professional Relationships

Oct 21 2024 36 mins  
Have you ever experienced an organization grasping tightly onto you as a client at all costs, even if it wasn’t in your best interest to stay? Maybe you’ve done this with your own clients in the name of retention. You probably already know this doesn’t feel good to anyone, and it’s also not the healthiest way to run your business. At Velocity Work, Melissa takes a different

#279: Master Your Time: Prioritizing What Matters in Your Law Firm and Life

Oct 14 2024 24 mins  
When law firm owners find Melissa, one of the most common problems they face is finding enough time in their calendars for the things that are most important to them personally and professionally. Not only is taking care of your closest relationships a priority, but so is your health and wellbeing, and of course, growing your firm. If balancing it all isn't something that comes eas

#278: Stop Defending Your Limitations: How to Overcome the Excuse Mentality

Oct 07 2024 23 mins  
Do you ever catch yourself making excuses for your business, whether it’s the way things are run, your team members, or the numbers? Does a bad day, a lack of sleep, an unproductive meeting, or a difficult client sound like a valid reason for why you couldn’t achieve what you said you would? While excuses are a trap many intelligent and high-achieving law firm owners fall int