Founding Partner Podcast

Aaron Minc is the founding partner of Minc Law and a nationally recognized leader in Internet defamation who tackles the most challenging online crises with innovative legal solutions. Under his leadership, Minc Law has successfully litigated over 200 Internet defamation lawsuits across 22 states and 3 countries, removing tens of thousands of defamatory websites and search results. His practice helps individuals, businesses, celebrities, and organizations combat anonymous attacks, online harassment, revenge porn, sextortion, and other digital threats.

A sought-after media commentator on Internet privacy issues, Aaron applies his 15+ years of experience to uncover anonymous users and provide clients with peace of mind during digital crises. As the visionary founder who built Minc Law from the ground up, Aaron has transformed how legal services address online reputation challenges. When not fighting online battles, this Northeast Ohio native enjoys skiing, golf, and spending time with his wife and two sons in Moreland Hills.

What would you do if you were diagnosed with leukemia just as your law firm was starting to take off, and your wife was seven months pregnant? James P. Joseph faced exactly that. In this episode, we dive into how he built a thriving firm, overcame life-threatening illness, and redefined success in the process. But the real story? It’s what he let go of along the way. What if the key to growth isn’t doing more, but learning to say no?

Justin Spizman is an award-winning and bestselling author, ghostwriter, editor, and proposal writer. Since beginning his career as a writer while in law school, Justin has worked on numerous non-fiction books and successful book proposals. Justin prides himself in his ability to work with people from all different backgrounds, upbringings, and expertise. Through working closely with some of the most successful people in their respective industries, Justin has gained strong insight and understanding into the most efficient and effective means to create a fantastic and marketable story primed for exciting opportunities.

He has collaborated on books in the areas of self-help, business, leadership, sports, entertainment, law, and other non-fiction. Justin has developed distinctive and marketable book proposals reflective of his clients’ personalities. His communication skills, focus, flexibility, professionalism, writing ability, and desire to create a complete and high-quality product help to fuel the success of his clients. He collaborates with his clients not just to write books, but to strengthen brands, build legacies, and create enormous opportunity. Justin dedicates the time and attention necessary to create winning projects by creating a manuscript representative of an author’s most heartfelt and meaningful message. His experience in the marketing and promoting of numerous award-winning books of his own and those written by his clients greatly assists them in navigating the ins and outs of the industry.
 

Some of Justin’s clients include five-time Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield, NCAA Championship-winning basketball coach Jim Valvano and The V. Foundation for Cancer Research, climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful voice on the front lines of global youth-led movement Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, sports agent Molly Fletcher, former General Manager of the Denver Broncos Ted Sundquist, branding and marketing genius Joey Reiman, and numerous other entrepreneurs, self-help gurus, CEOs, coaches, entertainers, and thought leaders in their respective industries. Justin is always on the lookout for the next game changer with which he can collaborate.


During the course of his writing career, his various books have included amazing interviews from the likes of renowned actor Mark Ruffalo, respected actress Shailene Woodley, commentator and author Van Jones, educator, author, and businessman Stedman Graham, NCAA basketball world champion coach Tom Izzo, MLB future Hall of Fame coach Bobby Cox, activist Suzy Cameron, actor Adrien Grenier, environmentalist and author Bill McKibben, filmmaker and photographer Jeff Orlowski, and many more. Over the years, his ability to capture the true heart and soul of these interviews and weave them into the book manuscript has become a great strength of his writing.

He has published numerous major book projects within the past 15 years as a professional writer. The most recent includes the book We Rise: The Earth Guardians Guide to Building a Movement that Restores the Planet, co-written with Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and published by Rodale. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez is a 16-year-old climate activist, hip-hop artist, and powerful new voice on the front lines of a global youth-led movement. We Rise includes powerful interviews with Mark Ruffalo, Van Jones, Shailene Woodley, Adrian Grenier, Suzy Cameron, and even an endorsement from Leonardo DiCaprio.

Justin also recently collaborated with ECOfashion and internationally recognized ECOlifestyle entrepreneur Marci Zaroff for a 2018 Atria/Enliven release, entitled ECOrenaissance: A Lifestyle Guide for Co-creating a Stylish, Sexy, and Sustainable World. With a forward by Aveda Founder Horst Rechelbacher, ECOrenaissance provides inspiring tips and tricks for how to live and shop in harmony with nature without sacrificing style or luxury, and how best to benefit from the current renaissance—a global rebirth of sustainable economics, progressive ethics, and green culture.

Justin’s road to these major book projects started 15 years ago as a first-year law student. His first book was The Insider’s Guide to Your First Year of Law School: A Student-to-Student Handbook from a Law School Survivor. George H. Ross, Executive Vice President and Senior Counsel for the Trump Organization, as well as Trump’s right hand man on the hit television show, The Apprentice, wrote the foreword for this book.

Justin then authored Don’t Give Up…Don’t Ever Give Up: One Coach, The Inspiration of Jimmy V–One Coach, 11 Minutes, and an Uncommon Look at the Game of Life. This true story about the legendary college basketball coach, Jim Valvano, is an inspirational and motivational self-help and sports book. Justin worked closely with Jim’s brother, Nick Valvano, and ESPN to secure the rights to include a DVD of Jim’s famous speech with the book, which eventually became a bestseller, with proceeds from the sale of the book going directly to The V. Foundation for Cancer Research. Shortly thereafter, the Georgia Writers’ Association awarded Justin the Georgia Author of the Year Award for his work on Don’t Give Up…Don’t Ever Give Up. This book reached bestseller status on numerous publications and annually sells thousands of copies with the support of ESPN and the ESPYs.

Next, Justin collaborated with Molly Fletcher, one of the most successful sports agents in the country, and coined by CNN as “the female Jerry Maguire.” Together, they wrote The Business of the Best: Inside the World of Go-Getters and Game Changers, published by Jossey-Bass and John Wiley & Sons. The Business of the Best includes some of the most successful athletes, coaches, and businessmen and women of our time, including Arthur Blank (co-founder of The Home Depot and owner of the Atlanta Falcons), Roger Staubach (former Super Bowl MVP and real estate mogul), Stedman Graham (businessman, speaker, author, and philanthropist), Alana Shepherd (founder of the world-renowned Shepherd Center), John Smoltz (former All-Star and Cy Young Award-winning Major League Baseball pitcher), and many more. Molly now books over 150 speaking engagements per year to Fortune 500 companies and has since gone on to publish numerous follow-up books with major houses.

Shortly thereafter, Justin worked with Ted Sundquist, former General Manager of the Denver Broncos, to author his award-winning book, Taking Your Team to the Top, published by McGraw-Hill. He also worked on another award winner, The Story of Purpose, published by John Wiley & Sons and written by marketing/branding genius Joey Reiman.

Justin currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Jaime, their two beautiful daughters Dani and Bella, and their rambunctious dog, Guinness. When he is not writing, he enjoys following his beloved Texas Longhorns and Atlanta Falcons. But his wife would tell you that any football game distracts him. He also stays active and enjoys spending time in the gym. When time allows, he loves travelling the world and eating his way through different countries.

Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law has recovered the largest ever auto and truck accident settlement of any Michigan lawyer or law firm. He has also received the top reported auto accident and truck accident settlements and jury verdicts in Michigan over multiple years, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly and Verdict Reporter.

Steven has been selected a Lawyer of the Year by both Michigan Lawyers Weekly newspaper and Best Lawyers. He has been voted consistently among the top 50 attorneys in Michigan (out of over 65,000 lawyers) by Super Lawyers.

Steven is a past-President of three American Association for Justice (AAJ) Litigation Groups - the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, the AAJ Distracted Driving Litigation Group, and the AAJ Truck Accident Litigation Group. Steve is also a past-President of the Belli Society and a past-President of the Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association. He has also been selected annually since 2018 as a JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award winner – Top Author in the Insurance category for his writing on Michigan’s auto No-Fault laws and insurance litigation.

Steve speaks throughout the country, teaching lawyers on such subjects as trial advocacy, traumatic brain injury, truck accident litigation, and on maximizing auto accident settlements.

Kevin McManus, a Kansas City native and attorney dedicated to helping those who have been injured or wronged seek justice. After starting my career representing large corporations and insurance companies, I realized my passion was advocating for individuals—particularly those facing personal injury and disability challenges. Since then, my firm has worked tirelessly to empower clients with the legal knowledge and representation they deserve.

Beyond my legal practice, I’ve served my community in public office, including two terms on the Kansas City, Missouri City Council, where I was honored to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Prior to that, I represented our region in the Missouri House of Representatives. My experience in law and public service gives me unique insight into the legal system and how to make a difference for my clients and community.

I'm licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and have been recognized as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Missouri. When I’m not in the courtroom or advocating for my clients, I enjoy spending time with family. My wife, Alex, and I have two sons, and we spend a lot of time watching them play soccer in our hometown of Kansas City.

Keith Fuicelli is a Denver personal injury attorney renowned for his unwavering commitment to truth and justice. Since co-founding Fuicelli & Lee in 2008, he has been fulfilling his lifelong aspiration of championing the rights of those in need, displaying a deep understanding of the law and an unyielding determination when facing insurance companies. Specializing in traumatic brain injuries after a harrowing experience of his own, Keith has garnered a formidable reputation for his exceptional trial skills that have resulted in multiple million-dollar awards for his clients.

Jessica describes herself as: a CrImmigration Consultant and Legal Expert. Policy creator & advisor. Strategist. Director. Entrepreneur. Disruptor. She's also the Founder & former owner of STERN Law, LLC - a very specialized, niche immigration law firm that she built and sold not too long ago, all of which we'll be talking about on today's podcast.

Ever wondered how you can launch a law firm with nothing more than a bar license and some Wi‑Fi? Or how a candid hoodie‑on‑TikTok clip can generate 150 qualified leads overnight? In this episode, I sit down with Bianca Jordan—immigration attorney turned social media rebel—to uncover the bold strategies behind Brazen Legal’s success and her signature Niche, Please blueprint. Curious how authenticity, niche mastery, and a lean virtual team can transform your practice? Tune in to find out.

How do you transform rejection into reinvention? In my chat with Adam Rossen—the renegade “damn janitor” of criminal defense—we dive into how he left a secure prosecutor career at 26 to build a high‑performance law firm from scratch. From radical ideas like hiring virtual assistants to reimagining internships during Covid, Adam challenges everything you think you know about law, leadership, and legacy. Ready to ask, “What if everything could be different?”

How do you redefine success when the rules of the game change overnight? In my latest conversation with Josh Watts, we dive into his bold leap from big law to launching a boutique firm amid a global crisis. Discover how he turned corporate pressures into an innovative, business-first legal practice. What does it take to challenge tradition and build a legacy on your own terms? Tune in for a thought-provoking journey.