Acclaimed author and speaker Mike Michalowicz joins Steve as we confront the challenge of entrepreneurial poverty that plagues many in the legal profession.

On this episode of Great Practice Great Life, we share practical strategies from Mike's book, “All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams,” revealing how attorneys can achieve financial success without sacrificing exceptional client service. Following his appearance at The Summit, through humor and engaging stories, including Mike's own experience as an expert witness, we discuss overcoming professional obstacles by embracing a mindset shift.

Embarking on the journey from practicing lawyer to law firm owner is a pivotal decision that demands strategic delegation. We delve into fractionalization—where tasks are dissected and assigned—even those you love, to prevent the superhero complex of feeling irreplaceable. For trial lawyers and specialized roles, breaking down responsibilities into bite-sized pieces eases the transition and builds a thriving business. 

Reimagining your professional identity can be the key to unlocking your potential. By shifting from being seen as just a lawyer to a shareholder of a legal business, we explore how this transformation fosters strategic thinking and empowerment within teams. The discussion extends to the critical role of community in the legal industry, highlighting the isolating nature of the profession and the need for collaboration among peers. Atticus is celebrated for nurturing an environment where lawyers gain strategic insights and mutual support, demonstrating that collective wisdom truly outshines individual efforts.

Don’t miss this discussion with Mike Michalowicz as he shares insights on mastering entrepreneurship for lawyers and creating an all-in team.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Addressing entrepreneurial poverty in the legal profession and achieving financial success without sacrificing client service
• Strategic delegation and fractionalization to avoid the superhero complex and build a sustainable business
• Shifting professional identity from lawyer to shareholder of a legal business to foster strategic thinking and team empowerment
• The critical role of community and collaboration among legal professionals to overcome isolation
• Celebrating Atticus for providing a supportive environment for lawyers to gain insights and mutual support
• Encouraging mindset shifts to redefine legal practice and elevate personal and professional growth

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Supporting Resources:

• Mike Michalowicz website: mikemichalowicz.com

• Mike Michalowicz bio: mikemichalowicz.com/bio

• All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams: mikemichalowicz.com/all-in

• Get Different: mikemichalowicz.com/get-different

• Fix This Next: mikemichalowicz.com/fix-this-next-book

• Clockwork: mikemichalowicz.com/clockwork

• Profit First: mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first

• Surge: mikemichalowicz.com/surge

• The Pumpkin Plan: mikemichalowicz.com/pumpkin-plan

• The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: mikemichalowicz.com/the-toilet-paper-entrepreneur

• My Money Bunnies: mymoneybunnies.com

• The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly: www.amazon.com/Dream-Manager-Matthew-Kelly/dp/1401303706

• The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Workshop: atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ 

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