Experts Speak

Michael and Jonathan Hawkins discuss why most lawyers underestimate the complexity of starting and running a firm, and how many skip basic protections like partnership agreements and succession plans. Jonathan walks through the “life cycle” framework he uses with clients, the unique stresses law firm owners face, and why prevention work beats cleaning up messes after the fact. They also explore how Jonathan supports firms not only in litigation and breakups, but as an ongoing outside general counsel and strategic sounding board. Learn more about Jonathan at his website. 

In this episode Will Watrous and Michael discuss the principles behind EOS, why adopting one unified operating system matters, the pitfalls of DIY implementation, and how working with an implementer accelerates execution and alignment. Will also breaks down the typical engagement flow—from the 90-minute meeting to quarterly and annual sessions. Learn more about Will at his website.

Daniel Kopp, CFP®, and founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, shares how losing his first wife led him to serve young widows, active-duty military, and Gold Star families. He explains grief’s “brain fog,” the burden of estate “administrivia,” and why getting even an imperfect estate plan in place is a profound gift of love. Daniel unpacks the fee-only model, introduces financial therapy as a bridge between money and emotions, and shows how niche expertise builds trust, clarity, and better decisions. Learn more about Daniel at his website.

Ilona Anderson can help you trademark your brand, seize the day, and gain more freedom in your life. As the founder of a law firm specializing in trademark and employment law, she can help protect your business assets, giving you greater peace of mind and profitability in the future. Prevent the issues before they arise by listening to this interview and then reaching out to see how Ilona can help you trademark your brand, seize the day, and gain more freedom. Learn more about Ilona at her website.

Diana Vuolo dreamed of attending Juilliard as a child. But through a series of God-sized events, she found something better than Juilliard. Today, Diana leads a nonprofit that helps children facing the trauma of parental incarceration through music and Scripture. Listen to this heartfelt conversation and see why Diana believes serving those less fortunate is Better than Juilliard. Learn more about Diana at her website.

Mark Dolfini helps entrepreneurs build a successful business and life by understanding their personal vision and aligning that with their work. Mark's core audience is Christian business owners who are married and have kids at home. Note the specificity of that audience. He and I cover the gamut of business-related issues that Christian business owners face. Mark has a wealth of knowledge and a heart to serve. You can get a copy of his book at the site that he created for my listeners, and then you should reach out to see how Mark can help you apply the VIPER Method to Time Freedom. Learn more about Mark at his website.

Cindy Speaker helps Law Firms market with video and has created the new LawTV Network. In this conversation, Cindy and I dive deep into the emotional connection that can be made with all types of video marketing. And Cindy shares how she has created this exclusive opportunity for attorneys in every market in America to be part of Law TV Network. Listen to this fun interview and then reach out to see how Cindy can help you grow your Law Firm with better video marketing and possibly be seen on the LawTV Network. Learn more about Cindy at her website.

Armando Leduc understands how to properly use a podcast to build meaningful relationships and drive revenue for your business. Listen to this high-energy interview, and you will understand the value of podcasting as a business owner. Then reach out to Armando so he can help you implement using a podcast to build relationships and revenue for your business. Learn more about Armando at his website.

Mike Vannelli and his team can create video commercials for your company and attract the attention of your audience. These are not your standard videos that you see online. These videos are more like TV commercials built for online audiences. Listen to this interview and then check out Mike's company to see how they can help you create video marketing that is fast effective and affordable. Learn more about Mike at his website.

Matthew Person is a thought leader around high-performance companies and building culture on purpose. He has created a unique methodology to think about and implement processes to align corporate vision and values with team members' abilities. He has a free survey on his website that you can take that will help you better align your company. Listen to this engaging interview and then reach out to see how Matthew can help you intentionally design your company for better performance. Learn more about Matthew at his website.