In Part 3 of our Power Hour series, Trevor White and Shane Smith break down the Business component of the Power Hour and why most law firm owners stay stuck. From actionable advice on marketing, leadership, and operations, to the importance of declaring what you learn daily, this episode gives lawyers the roadmap to turn chaos into control. Learn why your firm doesn’t have a scalable problem—it has a skillable one—and how this one-hour framework can change your life and business.

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In Part 2 of the Power Hour series, Shane Smith and Trevor White dive deep into the "Being" and "Balance" domains of the Legal Edge Coaching Framework. This episode gets personal as the two law firm owners reveal how they connect with God, fight burnout through mindful routines, and transform relationships using one powerful daily habit: the gratitude text.

From awkward meditations to shocking spiritual awakenings—and even how one sticky note changed everything for a kid in college—this episode is packed with raw, relatable stories and controversial truths attorneys rarely admit out loud.

Whether you're skeptical about spirituality or just looking to bring more clarity, peace, and purpose to your day—this is a must-watch.

In this episode of the Legal Edge Coaching podcast, Shane Smith and Trevor White dive deep into the concept of the "Power Hour"—the simple but powerful morning routine that can make or break your productivity, discipline, and personal growth. Trevor opens up about the chaos of relocating from Hawaii and how quickly life can unravel without structured habits. Shane shares hard-earned insights on how skipping routines leads to coasting—and eventually, collapse.

They explore:

* Why morning routines fail for most people

* The difference between real productivity vs. "fake hustle"

* How Shane avoided burnout and scaled Shane Smith Law with Power Hour habits

* Trevor’s near-death heart attack from years of ignoring his body

* Tactical steps for building your own Power Hour around body, being, balance, and business

This isn’t another fluff-filled self-help chat. It’s a brutally honest blueprint for reclaiming power over your life—starting with your first hour of the day.

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In this brutally honest episode of the Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Shane Smith and Trevor White dig into the dark side of success. Why do so many lawyers build high-performing teams, only to blow it all up? Is burnout inevitable—or can you scale without self-destruction?

From Trevor’s emotional goodbye to Hawaii to Shane’s behind-the-scenes failures (including a lost income stream due to abdication, not delegation), this episode is packed with real talk, sharp insights, and hard-earned lessons.

Discover:

* The dangerous myth of “set it and forget it”

* How lawyers unknowingly micromanage or totally abandon key systems

* What your team really needs from you (and what they don’t)

* Why masterminds and mentors aren’t optional—they’re essential

* How to identify and break toxic internal narratives that hold your firm back

Whether you’re just hiring your first receptionist or managing a 150-person law firm, this episode will challenge how you lead—and show you a better way to grow.

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In this raw and revealing episode of The Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Trevor White and Shane Smith get personal about one of the most crippling challenges facing law firm owners and attorneys: overwhelm. From cross-ocean moves and marriage stress to law firm breakdowns and burnout-induced divorces, they share real stories (including Trevor being called out by his own son!) that expose how easily chaos creeps in—and how to take back control. Discover how a simple daily plan can shift you from stuck and spiraling to focused and winning. If you’ve ever felt like there’s too much to do and not enough time (or sanity), this episode might change your trajectory.

Topics Covered:

* Trevor’s chaotic move from Hawaii & the $5,000 couch he gave away

* Why moving or managing 100 legal files can feel the same

* The ONE trick that instantly broke his wife’s emotional spiral

* The real cost of taking five files home every night

* How work-life imbalance destroys legacies (and why Trevor’s son doesn’t want his life)

* Tactical steps to eliminate overwhelm TODAY

* Why momentum—not perfection—is the secret to growth

* What your kids really hear when you miss bedtime

* The fatal lie high-performers keep telling themselves

* How to get out of the pressure cooker... before it explodes

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Shane Smith and Trevor White expose the ugly truths no one tells you about building a successful law firm. From blowing $60,000 on a failed idea to hiring the wrong people and watching everything crash, they open up about the brutal journey of entrepreneurship. This episode is a must-watch for attorneys stuck in the $500K to $1M trap who feel like they’re drowning in 12+ hour days with no exit.

If you're serious about growth—and ready to ditch the burnout story—you’ll learn the mindset shifts and tactical pivots that separate law firm leaders from burned-out solo practitioners.

Learn how to:

* Identify whether it’s time to pivot or persevere

* Spot when your ego is sabotaging your growth

* Avoid blaming the wrong thing (hint: it's not always the ad)

* Embrace the messy, painful process of real growth

* Use coaching, mentorship, and accountability to win

The Legal Edge

"Unlock the Edge"

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In this high-energy episode of the Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Trevor White and Shane Smith dive deep into why most law firm owners feel stuck in a cycle of overwork and undergrowth—and how to finally break free. They share personal stories, including Shane’s wife’s Hello Kitty birthday bash, and Trevor’s unique 4th of July experiences in Hawaii. But the heart of the episode is about the Legal Edge Summit—a transformative 2-day experience that gives lawyers a tactical "map" to build the life and firm they actually want.

You’ll learn:

Why most goals fail (and how to fix it)

How “fantasy goals” sabotage real growth

Why working harder isn’t the answer—and what to do instead

How to structure your year, month, and week for real results

Why your business, body, and family life are all connected

The power of brutal honesty, accountability, and data

Whether you're crushing it or barely surviving, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you measure progress and success—and give you a system to finally win the "Impossible Game."

Shane Smith and Trevor White break down the REAL reason your day (and business) might be stuck in neutral. From simplifying morning routines to executing with clarity, they share how top performers build momentum, stay disciplined, and avoid burnout — all while balancing family, faith, and finances. Plus, hear how a $2,000 course led to millions in revenue, and why 32-hour workweeks aren't a myth.

In this episode of The Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Trevor White and Shane Smith dive deep into the personal and professional challenges lawyers face when they realize they’re burned out, stuck, or just plain unhappy. Whether you’re grinding away in a practice area you hate or running a firm that feels more like a trap than a dream, this episode gives you the real talk—and the real strategy—to break out.

Shane shares his story about building a personal injury law firm from the ground up, pivoting away from criminal defense, and buying land to create a multi-generational family estate. Trevor reflects on identity, status, and how so many lawyers chase goals they don’t even want—all because they think they “should.”

In this Legal Edge Coaching Podcast episode, Trevor White and Shane Smith dive deep into what it really takes to build a sustainable law firm—and life—that doesn't collapse when you step away. Trevor opens up about transforming his “dumpster fire” of a life into one that’s thriving, while Shane shares tactical lessons from years of hard-won growth. They explore the real definition of a vacation for business owners: one where your firm runs smoothly without you. You'll hear how Shane built his firm to give his wife four vacations a year, why taking time off without a plan is worse than not taking it at all, and how most attorneys end up trapped by success if they’re not careful.

They also break down the systems, delegation strategies, and mindset shifts that let you step away without fear—and come back stronger. Whether you’re a solo operator or managing a growing team, this episode shows you how to avoid building a prison disguised as a business and start constructing the version of success you actually want. Want to unplug for two weeks in Japan without checking your phone? It starts here.

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