Full calendar. Lots of work. You’re hiring. Your new firm or practice seems to be doing well. Until you realize it actually isn’t. You’re in the red. How did this happen? Better yet, how can you ensure it doesn’t happen to you? Listen to find out how easily this can happen (and how to avoid it completely).

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It's common to want life & law to feel easier. Listen to learn why it's important to make a mindset shift to accept that hard isn't bad (and can be fun).

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Learn why content marketing is a necessity in today's legal market, and the various ways in which to utilize content within your legal marketing. Inside of today's episode with content marketing expert, Stephanie Grober, you'll learn:

- How to utilize LinkedIn effectively to become a thought leader,

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You’ve been growing a small law firm - successfully. Consistently exceeding your goals, with plenty of recent momentum. Yet suddenly, you crash and feel like something isn't quite right. You're questioning the goals you were so excited about just a few months ago. What's going on? Short answer: it's time to reevaluate your values (and reprioritize them based on current needs and circumstances). Listen to today's episode to learn why this happens and how to use your values to guide you to the right place.

Today's episode comes directly from a real-life situation (that comes up more than you'd think). Not only that, but I give practical steps for getting yourself on track (based on current needs and circumstances).

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You’re eligible for partnership, have been performing at a high level, and have been doing all the right things. You were even told you were on the path to partnership, and to expect it soon. But you weren't put up this past year. Instead, you were told to "wait your turn". What does that even mean? And what should you do next?

Unfortunately, "wait your turn" can mean different things. And no matter what is meant by those who say it, you should never just "wait". It's time to get more proactive so that you can increase the chances that you won't hear this again. Listen to today's episode to find out what "wait you turn" can mean and how to take control, putting yourself in a better position for partnership the next go-round.

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He was one of the highest billers in his firm. He was known for his legal and technical proficiency. He got stellar associate reviews. Yet he was told he wouldn't be promoted to partnership 9 years into his career (ever). Why? How can that possibly happen? What did he do?

Listen to today's episode with my client and friend, Keith Rawlins, to learn:

>>> Why partnership isn't just about how much you bill (or even how profitable you've been for your law firm).

This one is a not-to-be-missed episode.

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Most lawyers measure business development progress all wrong and it's costing them. Because before you see the new clients and/or the increase in revenues, you must see growth in other less obvious areas. Listen to learn what to measure and how to measure so that you'll know where you really are (and what's working/what's not working at an earlier stage).

Recommended Supplemental Episodes/Resources:

Episode 155: Attorney Marketing - Unlock "Why You?"

Episode 204: How To Use LinkedIn for Networking

Episode 196: How To Network With Friends for Business (Naturally)

Episode 212: How To Ask for Referrals Confidently

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You want to leave your law firm but can't yet (because you need more experience, want to get through a big deal/case, circumstances or another good reason). Listen to find out how to create a strategic plan for staying, tips for staying sane, and how to know it's time to leave (regardless of the plan).

Recommended Supplemental Episodes:

Episode 24: Setting Boundaries (Why They Lead to Success)

Episode 93: This Isn't Who You Are (Lawyer Identity Crisis)

Episode 14: Success & Balance As A Lawyer

Episode 152: Choose Your Hard

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​Making partner changes just about everything. One area of change that catches most lawyers off guard is the negative impact your promotion can have on some of your best relationships - especially those relationships with mentors who helped you get to where you are. Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn:

>>> The warning signs that your mentor/mentee relationship has changed,

Recommended Supplemental Episodes:

Episode 171: You're (Finally) A Law Firm Partner - What To Expect

Episode 165: Maximize Your Mentor/Mentee Relationships

Episode 140: How to Draw Boundaries

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Have you thought about giving meditation a try, but stopped because you're not sure what, exactly, to do? Or have you tried meditation, and think it's not really a fit for you? Do you worry that you can't meditate because your mind wanders too often? Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn why it's ok that your mind wanders, discover the benefits of meditation and get 10 different meditation practices (so you can play around with lots of options).

There is no "one way" in which to meditate. There are many ways. And one of these is sure to be a good starting point for you.

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