Time management for lawyers isn't just a productivity hack, it's the key to freedom. What if you could take around 200 days off a year without your firm collapsing, and actually increase law firm profitability in the process?

That's exactly what Arizona probate, trust, and estate litigator Attorney Kent Berk has pulled off. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life., Kent joins Steve to share how he went from overwhelmed and burned out, ready to walk away from his law practice, to leading a focused, profitable firm built on smart law firm business strategy and intentional law firm leadership. You'll hear how coaching, accountability, and a handful of mindset shifts helped him protect his time, reduce stress, and drive serious law firm growth.

Steve and Kent break down the operational side of that transformation: revamping human resources, tightening law firm hiring practices, building an in-house training engine with AI-driven modules and real assessments, and aligning compensation with clear KPIs. With support from Practice Advisor Daniel Struna and the Atticus team, Kent redesigned his law firm operations so his team can train, make decisions, and move cases forward even when he's not in the office.

From rethinking compensation structures and productivity metrics to embracing healthy conflict as a leadership tool, Kent's story is a practical blueprint for attorneys who want to step into a more intentional role, whether that's CEO, marketing director, or true firm leader. He shows how grit, clarity, boundaries, and a strong law firm culture can lead to exceptional client experiences and a life you actually enjoy.

Whether you're overwhelmed or simply ready for your practice to support a better life, this episode delivers concrete strategies for attorney success, healthier law firm management, and meaningful, sustainable change.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Kent Berk's transition from burnout to a balanced, profitable legal practice
• Strategies for reducing stress through delegation, in-house training, and AI-enhanced operations
• The importance of a growth-oriented mindset and redefining roles within a law firm
• Enhancing firm efficiency by refining human resources, aligning compensation with performance, and leveraging technology
• How to connect traditional pricing models with clear productivity metrics to improve financial performance
• Embracing conflict and mistakes as opportunities for team growth and improvement
• The benefits of taking significant time off to enhance creativity, focus, and firm profitability

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Supporting Resources:

• Kent Berk: berklawgroup.com/team/kent-berk
• Berk Law Group: berklawgroup.com
• Daniel Struna, Esq., Practice Advisor & Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/daniel-struna
• Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/coaching
• Team Leader Certification Program: atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification
• The Berk Brief (YouTube Series): www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HbIYjUOpFG9W1JbnMlqBZ3M8YkwMxb_
• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319
• Blog "Why Law Firms Lose Top Talent (And How to Fix It)": atticusadvantage.com/blog/why-law-firms-lose-top-talent
• Onboarding Guide: atticusadvantage.com/worksheets/new-hire-onboarding-guide

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