Audrey Ehrhardt is a licensed attorney, certified behavioral consultant, and powerhouse CEO of Practice 42, where she’s built a national reputation for helping law firms grow smarter and stronger. From Elder Law and Estate Planning to legal marketing and team dynamics, Audrey brings deep insight into the challenges—and opportunities—shaping the future of law. Beyond her consulting work, she’s a passionate advocate for leadership development, lifelong learning, and community service. Audrey is also known for mentoring professionals across industries and empowering women entrepreneurs to build sustainable, purpose-driven businesses.

In this episode, Dante and Audrey discuss:

• Audrey’s journey from solo practice to founding Practice 42 and legal consulting
• Why turning “the magic in your head” into repeatable systems is essential
• Effective hiring, intentional training, and career pathing strategies
• Bringing authenticity and voice into the legal profession
• Key shifts in estate planning and elder law, from tax law changes to long-term care planning

Key Takeaways: 

• Many law firms unknowingly run on chaos as their default system. Real growth happens only when processes are intentional, documented, and consistently applied.
• Instead of rushing to fill roles, firms should focus on eliminating bottlenecks. With slow, thoughtful onboarding, new hires become long-term assets rather than quick fixes.
• Authentic leadership isn’t just about finding your own voice—it’s about harmonizing that voice with the culture of the team, especially across multiple generations.
• An estate plan should never be a “set it and forget it” document. It must evolve as laws change and families grow, ensuring it truly reflects your current reality.
• Success in law and business depends on a commitment to constant learning. Staying adaptable and shifting your mindset when challenges arise creates long-term resilience.

“Sometimes we're in a work setting, and we're trying to find our voice, and it doesn't fit where we are right now. And so, our question has to be, do I stay here? Do I continue down this path? Or do I feel so strongly about my authentic voice? It's worth the risk to go out on my own and figure it out. And I will tell you right now, it's always worth the risk. If you have the vision of how you're going to help people, you will change the world. And so, we have to figure out how we're going to do that.” - Audrey Ehrhardt

Connect with Audrey Ehrhardt:

Website: https://practice42.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyehrhardt/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/practice42/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI-0QOM9ypSfT2ATVgLKGsw 

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Mission Statement: Epic Spotlight shines a light on the truths behind love, happiness, health, and wealth. Hosted by America’s Mortgage Expert and author Dante Royster, this podcast delivers bold insights to help you grow and build your most epic life.

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