In this powerful kickoff episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, Bill Hauser and Andy Stickle pull back the curtain on the deeply personal story that sparked their mission to help law firm owners achieve recession-proof growth. From childhood trauma rooted in financial collapse to the lessons learned from a family business that crumbled under pressure, Bill shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind the mindset shift every lawyer must make to escape burnout, build wealth, and reclaim freedom.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the day-to-day grind of your firm, wondering if success means sacrificing your life outside the office, this episode is for you. Learn why most law firm owners are trapped by faulty beliefs—and how shifting your identity from lawyer to business owner is the first step to building your dream firm (and life).

You’ll walk away with clarity, motivation, and a proven framework to begin your climb up the Lawyer Legacy Staircase.