“LOOK MOM, I STARTED A LAW FIRM”

As the Managing Partner and a co-founder of DeTorres & George, a firm specializing in family and matrimonial law, Rosanne knows a thing or two about building a culture of service to clients.  Learn more about Rosanne’s philosophy of customer service and find out the shift she embraced to create the practice and culture of the firm as it exists today.

Rosanne shares her vision for the firm’s future growth and offers a blueprint of what she thinks it will take to ensure success. You’ll take away ideas you can apply to your own business.

Strategic partnerships play an integral role in the firm’s growth.  Listen as Rosanne discusses the importance of these partnerships to the firm’s development, but more importantly, how her clients benefit as well.

AN EDUCATED CONSUMER

Rosanne firmly believes that excellent service includes educating her clients. She tells us how taking the time for this helps ensure a better outcome.

A SPECIALIST

Rosanne shares why she became a lawyer, what motivated her to specialize in family law, and her reason for becoming a Certified Matrimonial Attorney.  Learn why she thinks specialization is important to a client and how they benefit.

IT’S ALL IN A DAY’S WORK

Of course, matrimonial cases can involve a lot of family drama. Find out what causes cases to be difficult to settle. It’s not what you think!

In spite of, or perhaps because of the challenges in these types of cases, Rosanne loves practicing law.  You’ll hear her share stories of the cases that have been the most gratifying to her.

Laurie Hauptman is passionate about Elder Law and educating her clients about the importance of proper estate planning.  “What’s the biggest mistake people make in estate planning?” Laurie asks.  “Waiting too long.”

She knew at a young age that she wanted to be a lawyer, and she has spent her entire career in the practice of law.  As with many lawyers, however, the nature and focus of her practice has changed over the years.  Take a listen as she describes her life as a litigator, and the path she took to Elder and Estate Law. It’s not typical.

WORKING WITH YOUR SPOUSE

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with your spouse?  Laurie is married to her husband, Yale, also a lawyer and her law partner at Hauptman and Hauptman.  In this interview she shares some of the joys – and challenges – of this personal and professional collaboration.

“WHAT HAPPENS IF I LIVE?”

Laurie’s passion for Elder Law and proper estate planning is infectious.  And she is a natural teacher.  People are often confused between elder law and estate planning, she says, and she sets the record straight on this.

“Estate planning is basically planning out what will happen when you pass away,” according to Laurie, “but Elder Law really addresses the question, “What happens if I live.’” People are living longer, and they need to plan for all of the “what ifs.”

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Laurie goes on to share practical advice about powers of attorney, and some of the potential pitfalls if the proper process isn’t followed. She also discusses working with families and the issues that can arise between children and parents in the planning process.  “Be proactive, not reactive,” she advises. And it is better to prepare than repair.

BEST CAREER ADVICE

What’s the best career advice she has ever received?  “Being able to say to your clients or employer, “Consider it done!”

Listen as Kim shares some of her largest projects. In NJ there are projects such as the NJIT Wellness Event Center, Courthouse for Essex County, and some national programs as well. She explains some of the challenges of her role, and describes her transition from a smaller company to this large, global firm.

Monica shares her story, and her educational journey, growing up with 7 brothers in an Irish-Catholic family. She went to school near her home for communications and psychology.

 

Listen as Monica shares the purpose and objective of Marketsmith as a full service advertising agency. She works with businesses in the direct consumer business, and retail. They place a strong emphasis on the importance of consumer data and research.

Sally Glick shares her story. From Chicago to Georgia, all the way to New Jersey, where she met Alan Sobel and decided that their company would be a great fit.

In today’s episode Casey explains what she does as The Sales Breakthrough Coach. She works with female leaders to help them handle negotiations, sales pitches, and even more. She takes sales, leadership, and public speaking skills and combines them all to empower women in their daily work life.

Jamie describes her “Less Stress Business Practices” where she talks about stress in the workplace, and expands on the top areas that we experience stress in subordinate and leadership roles.

She speaks to the importance of getting your stress under control. Jamie shares how it can impact your health, and ability to find joy in life, and be present with others.

Tracy is trying to change the conversation around ADHD. She believes that it is a brain difference, not a disorder. She believes that the issue starts in school, where children’s strengths aren’t always addressed.

Tracy is the founder of the Tortoise Institute, a secular science-based program. The programs focus on emotional intelligence at work, decreased stress, and increased focus and resiliency. She also offers leadership development courses and one-on-one and group coaching, as well as guided meditation sessions in corporate, community, and individual settings.

Felicia is talking with Annie Jones, the owner of The Bookshelf, and independent bookstore in Thomasville Georgia.

Annie shares how her shop is much more than a place to get a new read. She credits their role in the community as part of the staying power of the independent booksellers.

She didn’t always see herself as a small business owner.

She found The Bookshelf in Tallahassee and reached out to volunteer. One thing led to another and she ended up with a bookstore. It's a great conversation.