THE PRACTICE PODCAST

On this 100th episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on their path, why they started the podcast, and how it has evolved. They share thoughts about learning and growing, ways to connect and engage, and why The Practice is about so much more than the law. They invite listeners to join as guests. And they talk about what is in store for the podcast. Stay tuned for this one and the next 100!

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On this episode, Jeff and Brett talked to Ron Myers, the founder of Fortune 360 Group, about the importance of financial and life planning. Listeners will enjoy Ron's perspective on how best to plan ahead to make sure you can achieve "your" why.

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On this episode, Jeff and Brett speak with Robert Bovarnick, the founder and managing partner of Bovarnick and Associates, a Philadelphia-based business law firm.  Hear Rob talk about practicing in different cities with firms of all sizes.   He shares advice on starting your own firm, the struggles of adapting to market changes, and his column for forbes.com.

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Jeff and Brett speak with Matt Landau, a well-known figure in the travel industry, specifically the vacation rental and home-sharing sector. As the founder of VRMB, the leading media company in the emerging vacation rental sector, Matt is literally building the plane while flying.  Listen in to hear about this exciting industry and how this entrepreneur learns to juggle multiple tasks while searching for meaning in these tumultuous times.  If you are in business, starting one, or just need a vacation, check out this episode!

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ABOUT Matt: He has an International Economics degree from the University of Richmond and a Spanish diploma from the University of St. Louis, Madrid, Spain. He is the host of The Vacation Rental Show, presented by Booking.com.   He has a podcast called Unlocked by Matt Landau, and he is the producer behind How to Save Your Vacation Rental Business, a new educational series about community building in the sharing economy.

Meet Christa Gurka, whose pilates & wellbeing service business has grown by multiples over the last five years.   Christa is the founder and CEO of Miami’s Pilates in the Grove, a multi-location studio for pilates, physical therapy, and wellness brand in South Florida.   She discusses with Brett and Jeff the struggles of starting and growing a service business, the importance of building a business that is not dependent on the founder, and the benefits of asking for help.  Though her business is physical therapy, this discussion with Christa applies to any business.   Check it out.

You can also hear Christa on Episode 19 of The Practice, where she was a panelist at our 3rd Annual Business Advantage Forum on Staying Healthy in a Remote Work Environment – Balancing Mental, Physical, and Nutritional Health at Home.

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Meet Doug Skoke, the VP of Business Development for Benjamin Douglas, a recruiting agency based out of South Florida.   Doug speaks with Jeff and Brett about recruiting, the state of the hiring market, and his experience in sales.  He also dives into his personal journey, the benefits of struggle, and his quest for complete contentment.  

Doug explains how he lives his life according to the “Platinum Rule,” and the three of them go deep about the importance of making meaningful connections in business and life.   

This episode is sure to make new fans of The Practice and Doug Skoke.      

Click on the link to Doug’s book recommendation https://cherylrichardson.com/books/the-unmistakable-touch-of-grace/. 

Meet Krishna Venkat, founder of Anoma Legal, a law firm with offices throughout India.

In this episode, Brett and Jeff learn much about the practice of law in India, how it has changed, and the many ways it parallels and differs from US practice.   Krishna also explains how he formed a firm with offices in three different cities and then went on to triple in size in just five years.  If you are thinking of starting a firm, if you are interested in growth, or if you just want to learn about law in India, check out this episode!

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Jeff and Brett chat with Ghislain Gouraige, CEPA, a partner with NewEdge Wealth.

Ghislain discusses his work with ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs, helping them meet their investment needs, philanthropic goals, and lifestyle objectives.

The discussion focuses on the guidance he provides to entrepreneurs as they prepare to exit their business. Few business owners succeed in the sale efforts of their business, and many of those who succeed end up unhappy with their decision. Ghislain aims to fix that.

He discusses the many factors owners need to consider separately and apart from their companies. If you are a business owner thinking about an exit in the future, you do not want to miss this episode!

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Click here and make sure to also check out the podcast series “ONWARD”, which provides insights and strategies published by the NewEdge team on what it means for an entrepreneur to have a wholesome wealth strategy rather than a simple financial plan.

Hunter Grasso, Bast Amron’s newest attorney, talked to Brett and Jeffrey in an episode recorded over the holidays about how pursuing an externship opportunity in law school led him to an evolving career path.

Hunter discusses the decision to change firms to pursue his practice area of choice and the importance of finding the right fit.   For lawyers unsure about their own career path, this is a great episode.

Listen in to the full episode and learn more about Hunter’s journey.

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Monica Vigues-Pitan is the Executive Director of Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc, which provides pro bono legal assistance to Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties’ low-income residents. 

In this episode of The Practice, Monica talks to Brett and Jeff about how UM’s School of Law HOPE Fellows Public Interest program steered her into what has been a gratifying 20-year career as a public servant in South Florida. She weighs in on the major grassroots collaborations she has led to shaping the agency’s efforts in developing partnerships to ensure that her clients have access to economic and social justice.  Listen in and learn how you, too, can do some good for your community.

Learn more about Monica and her noble practice. 

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