The Law Firm Owner Podcast

#155: Be On Your Best Game as an Employer with Molly McGrath (Part 2)

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know why you're experiencing high turnover rates in your law firm? Are you ready to figure out what it takes to retain your employees so you ca...

#154: Break the Overwhelm Cycle

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How often do you find yourself in the mental pickle of overwhelm? Are you filled with dread on Sundays thinking about the week ahead? Does it simply f...

#153: Be On Your Best Game as an Employer with Molly McGrath (Part 1)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a law firm owner who is frustrated with hiring and training staff, or a lack of skill among your team to take your business to the next level?...

#152: Finding Ease in Your Leadership Journey with Giselle Urbina

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What are the goals you're working towards in your firm? Do you know how to put systems and metrics in place to meet them?   If you too are in the thi...

#151: Be Excuse-Less

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There will always be slippage as we work on our goals, and we all have that voice in our head that tries to justify quitting. But when you're excuse-l...

#150: Fuel for Action

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is fueling your action? Do you know how to generate the right fuel for high-quality actions on purpose?  You always have the opportunity to inte...

#149: Hiring the Right People for Your Firm

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are some simple but often overlooked things we need to discuss that everyone should be doing when it comes to hiring, as well as some things Mel...

#148: Accurately Calculate Average Revenue

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The procedure you have for closing cases really does matter. It's impossible to get reliable data if one huge metric like closed cases isn't adding up...

#147: How to Be the Best Steward of Your Business

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Discover some of the most unhelpful thoughts we have about our role as a steward of our firm. Melissa shares how we make decisions about our firm thro...

#146: Productivity, Hiring, and Operations with Gretchen Nicolaysen of Springs Law Group

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Springs Law Group is a firm reaching new heights all the time. We had the founders on a few weeks ago, Chris and Jake. And in this episode, my guest i...

#145: Project Deconstruction: The Key to Efficiency

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you know that you need to get something done, but there are numerous steps involved, where should your focus be? Tune in this week as we work to ...

#144: Use Your Calendar to Strengthen Self-Trust

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Use your calendar as a tool to elevate what you believe about yourself.  This week Melissa shares a tactical way to set yourself up so that it is eas...

#143: Active Appreciation

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where can you plug back in and actively appreciate the things that matter in your world and at your law firm? Is it possible you are missing something...

A Quick Note to Listeners

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In light of recent world events, business-as-usual seems a bit tone-deaf. We're taking a pause for space.

#142: Is Your Self-Image a Match for the Firm You're Building

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you see yourself as the owner of this firm?  Self Image is not what you want others to believe about you. It is not what you want to believe a...

#141: Find Calm Confidence in Numbers

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can train your brain to look at things more objectively, and in this episode, Melissa gives you ample reasons why exercising this muscle makes you...

#140: High or Low Results Cycle - It's Your Choice

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel busy or overwhelmed but you are still producing adequate results, you may believe this is just the way it feels to grow your law firm.  I...

#139: A Candid Conversation About Remarkable Growth with Chris Nicolaysen and Jake Kimball of Springs Law Group

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine 100% growth? Springs Law Group nearly doubled their business last year. This type of growth takes aim, follow-through, consistent eva...

#138: The (Sometimes Scary) Acceleration of Delegation

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are you still doing the things that you don't need to be doing? It is worth asking yourself this question because your firm can not grow if you wi...

#137: Tesla Efficiency Mindset with Michael Urbina of Urbina Immigration Law

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Urbina of Urbina Immigration Law is "just one person trying to learn how to get better at this particular field - all day, every day." As one ...

#136: Don't Flake Out On Yourself

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a predictable cycle where firm and business owners set ambitious goals at the start of a new year, and then find it difficult to follow throu...

#135: Improve Your Relationship to Work

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Molly Sonsteng, Cofounder of Caveday, joins Melissa to emphasize the important skill of monotasking.   We live in world constantly vying for ou...

#134: Reflect, Celebrate, Onward

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode, Melissa and her husband Derek take a look back at the origin story of Velocity Work and how it intertwined with major events ...

#133: LIVE: Jay Ruane (part 2)

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for part 2 of Velocity Work LIVE with Jay Ruane! In this episode Jay and Melissa continue their conversation about how to approach your fir...

#132: Leveling Up With Chatterboss

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It is time to rethink your idea of a personal or executive assistant. Valerie Trapunky, founder and CEO of Chatterboss, talks with Melissa about her b...

#131: LIVE: Jay Ruane (part 1)

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Jay Ruane followed in his father's professional footsteps, but carved his own path. In this episode, he reveals how he took a different approach...

#130: Question Your Default Mode

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Melissa answers a relatable question posed in Velocity Work's private Mastery Group and her response serves up some lessons that will...

#129: Fall Sprint Lessons Learned: Delegating

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do the activities you spend time on create value for your business? Delegation can feel uncomfortable when you're used to running your firm, but growi...

#128: Fall 2021 Sprint Lessons Learned re: Planning

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you committed to the goals and plans you make for your firm? Your commitment means everything. This episode is packed with insight! Melissa reads ...

#127: The Importance of Being an Introspective Law Firm Owner with Neeli Shah

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa welcomes Mastery Group member and Sprint participant Neeli Shah to the podcast this week. Neeli is an Atlanta-based estate planning attorney w...

#126: LIVE with Seth Price

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you thinking about growing your practice? Of course, you are! On this episode of Velocity Work Live, Melissa is joined by Attorney Seth Price. Set...

#125: Subject Yourself to Discomfort

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa builds upon episode 123 about honing in on specific goals and feeling discomfort when trying to reach goals. Are you a virtuous procrastinato...

#124: LIVE with Sam Mollaei

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Velocity Work Live is back! And what a guest to have on our show after our brief hiatus. Melissa welcomes Sam Mollaei, founder of Legal Funnel. Sam, ...

#123: The Most Important Skill You Can Develop

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you striving for $200K or $25MIL? It doesn't matter! Episode 123 is for everyone. Melissa uses episode 122 as a jumping-off point to discuss open...

#122: Pick Your Next Destination

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone says they have goals, but how specific are they? Wherever you are in your journey, episode 122 is for you! Melissa compares goal setting to ...

#121: Passing Through The Unfortunate Middle

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you passing through the "unfortunate middle" in your firm's growth? What tactics are you using to get over this necessary hump between simple grac...

#120: Sneaky Unprofitability

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is a silent killer lurking around your firm? In episode 120, Melissa rips the bandaid off on a topic that can be more than a little difficult to tal...

#119: Virtuous Procrastination Is Still Procrastination

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is virtuous procrastination, and is it the same as run-of-the-mill procrastination? Is stopping to listen to episode 119 instead of doing work c...

#118: LIVE with Melanie Leonard

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are you doing to move the ball forward for your business? What metrics are you tracking to ensure you're on course to achieve your goals? This w...

#117: Daily Huddle Redefined

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's huddle up! You've been in them, and most likely you've led them, but what exactly is the point of a huddle? In episode 117, Melissa talks about...

#116: LIVE with Ernie Svenson

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you working smarter? It's not as easy as you thought it would be to answer. This week, Velocity Work LIVE! welcomes Ernie Svenson, the founder of...

#115: Certainty Is For Suckers

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is certainty for suckers? Mmhm. In episode 115, Melissa explains how embracing uncertainty can open you up for more success and a better chance of re...

#114: LIVE with Chris White (Part 2)

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How are you benchmarking your success? Are you meeting goals? We're back with Chris White for Part 2 of our episode of Velocity Work LIVE! Melissa an...

#113: How Much $$ To Invest In Your Growth

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much should you invest in coaching and growing your business? Figuring it out is as easy as 1-2-3 (percent)! In episode 113, Melissa reveals that...

#112: LIVE with Chris White (Part 1)

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a big one, guys. So much so that we had to split it up into TWO parts. In Part 1, Melissa welcomes Chris White. Chris is an author, speaker, ...

#111: Play The Long Game

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you playing the long game or the short game? Melissa asks this critical question in Episode 111. If you're out of breath and don't get to apprecia...

#110: LIVE with Joey Vitale

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing Velocity Work LIVE, our new live interview series. This series focuses on the human behind the business and discusses growth without the ...

Velocity Work LIVE Announcement

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New Velocity Work LIVE streaming now!

#109: Top Takeaways from Sir Alex Ferguson Documentary

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know the person who asks if you've watched a particular television or movie because they love it so much and they want to share it with you? That...

#108: The Wee Things Matter

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa is joined by a special guest this week. Her husband, Derek! He and Melissa discuss what they thought of the documentary "Sir Alex Ferguson: N...

#107: Leading Indicators vs. Lagging Indicators

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the sequel is just as good as the first one. That is true for this week's episode. Think of episode 107 as part 2. Last week, Melissa discu...

#106: Goals vs. Rocks

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For those about to set rocks and goals (We salute you).   Melissa breaks down the difference between setting goals and rocks. Spoiler alert: Rocks a...

#105: When To Shift Your Vision To Bigger-Scale Impact

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When hard stuff happens, take a deep breath. Remind yourself that you can handle ALL of it. Melissa goes back to episode 96 on Focus Forward Framewor...

#104: June Sprint Lessons Learned (extras!)

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're giving you more than just pretty quotes that look good on a coffee mug. We're giving you DEEP LEARNING. Melissa closes out the month with the t...

#103: June Sprint Lessons Learned re: Honoring the Plan

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Delay is DOOM." Sounds a bit frightening when we say it like that, huh? Don't be scared; Melissa has your back. This week, Melissa continues with the...

#102: June Sprint Lessons Learned re: Planning

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week concludes the lessons learned from the June Sprinters. Melissa talks about planning. There are nuggets of wisdom documented here, so I'm pum...

#101: The 3 Stages of Awareness

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode revolves around the 3 Stages of Awareness. You have to have the awareness to create a new normal for yourself. Melissa explains how to in...

#100: Pride

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is focused on how amazing it feels after achieving big milestones. Melissa will be sharing the tips to get in the position of being su...

#99: [Litigation vs Transactional] The Time Management Difference

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode revolves around the time management difference between litigation and transactional firms. Melissa explains how you can approach planning...

#98: Focus Forward™ Framework: Honor

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here is the third of a mini-series about the Focus Forward™ Framework. Melissa has talked about the importance of how aiming with specificity can ma...

#97: Focus Forward™Framework: Plan

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for the second installment of our mini series about the Focus Forward™Framework. If you didn't catch last week's episode, listen here. This ...

#96: Focus Forward™Framework: Aim

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aiming high can drive you to greater heights. Melissa talks about the importance of having an aim to push yourself for bigger and more stable goals. L...

#95:How You Spend Your Weekends

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spending time away from work--doing what you enjoy--alleviates everyday stress. This week, Melissa talks about the importance of free time to maintain...

#94: Transformation vs. Change

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuous improvement for the sake of improvement is not always necessarily the right call. Instead of always thinking in terms of tweaks and changes...

#93: Requests and Promises

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When working with a team, clear communication is necessary to make headway on your goals. This week, Melissa shares insights on how to make specific r...

#92: April Sprint Lessons Learned re: Honoring Your Plan + Misc.

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week concludes the lessons learned from the April Sprinters. Melissa talks about honoring your plan and how you can make every plan a moment of t...

#91: April Sprint Lessons Learned re: Aiming + Planning

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back by Popular demand, this week is about Lessons Learned from the April Sprint! Melissa will be talking about aiming, and planning. This will includ...

#90: Personal Integrity

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a discussion about personal integrity. Melissa explains how to follow through on doing what you say you're going to do, AND how ...

#89: March Sprint Lessons Learned (batch 3)

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for round three of Lessons Learned from the March Sprinters. Melissa shares lessons about learning to love the process and not just ...

#88: March Sprint Lessons Learned (batch 2)

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for round two of Lessons Learned from the March Sprinters. Listen in to hear how metrics are the source of truth, planning intention...

#87: March Sprint Lessons Learned (batch 1)

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The March Sprint finished up last week. Not only did our participants create massive results, but they also learned incredible lessons. Listen in whil...

#86: Fall In Love With The Problem with Tucker Cottingham of Lawyaw

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Melissa talks with Tucker Cottingham, CEO and Co-founder of Lawyaw. Listen in for a conversation about the startup journey, digitizing lega...

#85: A Batch of Lessons Learned by March Sprinters

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Melissa shares lessons learned from the March Sprinters. Listen in for words of wisdom about changing course when the plan gets thrown off,...

#84: A Worthy Input: Real Vision

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You all know that it's important to reduce your inputs (information and content that you let into your brain), but there are some inputs that are wort...

#83: Post-Event Planning: How to Keep the Emotional High Going

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a big event, whether it's a team retreat or a conference, it's common to feel excitement, inspiration, determination, or maybe a combination of ...

#82: Tracking Metrics: What's Your Next Level?

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you're new to tracking, or have been tracking for a while, there is always space to grow. But growth happens over time, not overnight. Listen ...

#81: January Sprint Lessons Learned re: Important Miscellaneous

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of our January Sprint mini-series, Melissa shares lessons learned from participants about decision making, team empowerment, cust...

#80: January Sprint Lessons Learned re: Monday Map

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Creating a detailed map for your week and following it is simple in theory, but never easy in practice. It takes a lot of focus and perseverance. This...

#79: January Sprint Lessons Learned re: PROJECTS

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Melissa shares lessons learned from the January Sprint participants. Tune in for hard-fought words of wisdom from other owner-attorneys abo...

#78: What's Behind Elise Buie's Massive Success

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Elise Buie has hired 19 new people--her business has exploded! This week, Melissa and Elise dig into wors...

#77: You Come First

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are all familiar with burnout and how quickly it can sneak up on us. Remember: the world is not going to lessen your load; it is up to you as an ow...

#76: How to Determine Your ROI on an Idea with Moshe Amsel

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Melissa is joined by Moshe Amsel for a discussion of entrepreneurship and IDEAS. Having an entrepreneur's brain means that ideas probably c...

#75: A Tactic to Prevent Useless Rabbit Holes

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all go down useless rabbit holes sometimes, but we usually don't realize it until after the fact, when the time is lost. This week, Melissa walks l...

#74: An Uncompromising Relationship with Yourself

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having an "uncompromising" relationship with yourself is about two things: having a plan, and honoring your plan. When you have a plan and honor your ...

#73: Friday Wrap

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a companion to the Monday Map, completing a Friday Wrap allows you to reflect on your week's accomplishments and lessons, while also looking forwar...

#72: How We Work With Law Firm Owners

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Melissa breaks down how we work with clients, and what a good fit might look like. Learn more about Mastery Group at: velocity...

#71: Reflect and Get Clear at the Turn of the Year

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Grab a notebook and listen in for prompts from Melissa that will help you reflect on what you've accomplished and learned in 2020, and what you want i...

#70: Be Decisive

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every result you get as a business owner is because of a decision you made, and every decision you make is because of the reasons you choose at the ti...

#69: Monday Map: Double Down in December

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Without setting aside time for space and rest, you cannot operate at your best as a business owner. And, the only way to get space and rest is to crea...

#68: Demystifying Customer Service for Law Firm Owners with John Strohmeyer

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, customer service expert John Strohmeyer joins Melissa for a discussion about the importance of having seamless processes before you aim for...

#67: Your Self-Concept

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Beliefs shape reality, and therefore your beliefs about yourself are crucial to success. Past experiences and outcomes should not shape your self-conc...

#66: Decelerate on Purpose

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Before you create a strategic plan, you first need clarity. This week, Melissa encourages listeners to slow down, reflect, and figure out what's most ...

#65: Personal Frameworks

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're all about processes when it comes to our business, but not everyone is process-minded when it comes to themselves. You will grow your business f...

#64: Rest Matters

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rest is a part of the growth equation. Listen in while Melissa discusses how to stay productive while also reducing burnout. Want to be a part of our ...

#63: Massive Action vs. Passive Action

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In order to make progress on the results you want to create, you have to take "massive action." Listen in for more on how to steer yourself out of you...

#62: Level Up With Delegation (with Talitha Gray Kozlowski)

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Effective delegation involves changing how you operate. Listen in to think more deeply on what you're trying to accomplish in your firm and how aggres...

#61: Client Lessons on Emotions, Delegation, and Calendaring

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Melissa shares lessons learned from the October Sprint participants. Listen in for refreshers (if you're familiar with our material) or ins...

#60: Kickstart Q4: Reflect. Plan. GO.

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As you prepare for the final quarter of 2020, take some time to reflect. Listen in while Melissa offers questions to ask yourself to think through Q3,...

#59: Hiring an Overseas Virtual Assistant with Joey Vitale of Indie Law

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wondered whether a Virtual Assistant would be a good fit for your firm, listen in while Melissa and Joey discuss trust, culture, and ge...

#58: Being Taught vs. Learning

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Active and passive learning are two very different things, and only one of them will get you and your firm where you need to be. Tune in for more. Sin...