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Davina Frederick
What if you could hang out with successful women lawyers, ask them about growing their firms, managing resources like time, team and systems, mastering money issues, and more; then take an insight or two to help you build a wealth-generating law firm? That’s what we do each week on the Wealthy Woman Lawyer podcast. Hosted by Davina Frederick, founder and CEO of Wealthy Woman Lawyer –– every episode is an in-depth look at how to think like a CEO, attract clients who you love to serve (and will pay you on time), and create a profitable, sustainable firm you love. The goal is to give you the information you need to scale your law firm business from 6 to 7 figures in gross annual revenue so you can fully fund, and still have time to enjoy, the lifestyle of your dreams.
Episode 275 | Recruiting for Your Culture with Erin Andersen
In this episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Erin Andersen, a national flat-rate hiring manager specializing in staffing for small and medium-sized law firms. Erin shares her expertise on creating sustainable, culture-focused recruitment processes, and her unique fee structure that makes hiring accessible and scalable for smaller firms.With a certification in workplace culture and years of experience navigating the challenges of law firm recruitment, Erin is passionate about helping firms find the right technical and cultural fit. Her approach has enabled numerous law firms, particularly those led by women, to grow their teams while maintaining financial efficiency.Listen in as Erin and I discuss:The unique challenges small law firms face in recruitment and scalingWhy workplace culture is critical to employee retention and firm successPractical steps for assessing and enhancing your law firm’s cultureInsights into modern recruitment trends, including flexibility and hybrid work environmentsStrategies for attracting top talent while keeping costs manageableWhy Erin loves LinkedIn for recruiting and hiringLINKS TO LOVE:To connect with Erin, follow her on LinkedIn. Linkedin.com/in/yourbrandnetworkerTo book a free consultation with Erin, email her at: [email protected] TO SCALE YOUR LAW FIRM AND MAKE MORE MONEY THAN EVER WHILE WORKING LESS? Register for my *new* free training and watch it now. It’s called: How to Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
42:1821/11/2024
Episode 274 Debt Elimination for Lawyers with Rho Thomas
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Rho Thomas, an attorney and financial coach who helps lawyers gain control over their finances to build a life of freedom and choice.Rho, who began her journey as a trademark attorney, shifted to financial coaching once she learned how to pay down her own $678K in debt, primarily from law school and her husband’s medical school loans. She believes that true wealth is having control of your time, which led her and her husband to the goal of paying off debt before starting their family so they would have ample time to spend with their children when the time came.For the last four-plus years, Rho has helped other lawyers get out of debt and manage their money better to create freedom and choice in their own lives. She also hosts the Personal Finance for Lawyers podcast, where she shares strategies each week for lawyers to improve their money mindset and manage their money to achieve true wealth.Listen in as Rho and I discuss:The mental and emotional impacts of carrying significant debt and how to overcome them.Key strategies for lawyers looking to improve cash flow and better manage their personal finances.Rho's advice on prioritizing expenses and making financial decisions that align with personal values.Her personal journey from big law to financial independence and why she made the leap to full-time financial coaching.Practical tips for couples navigating financial differences and aligning on shared goals.Why financial freedom is about more than just numbers—it’s about creating options and living life on your own terms.And much more!LINKS TO LOVE:To learn more about Rho and connect with her, check out:Our previous episode: https://wealthywomanlawyer.transistor.fm/episodes/rho-thomas-shifting-your-mindset-towards-financial-independenceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamrhothomasWebsite: https://www.rhothomas.comAlso grab her free gift for Wealthy Woman Lawyers listeners: https://www.rhothomas.com/wwlREADY TO SCALE YOUR LAW FIRM AND MAKE MORE MONEY THAN EVER WHILE WORKING LESS? Register for my *new* free training and watch it now. It’s called: How to Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
56:1814/11/2024
Episode 273 What to Do When Multiple Employees Leave at Once
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I share my thoughts on a critical topic facing law firm owners these days: handling the sudden loss of multiple employees. This discussion was inspired by recent conversations with women law firm owners facing the challenge of high turnover, the emotional toll it can take on the owner of a small firm, and practice steps to keep you moving forward it this happens to you.Listen in as I discuss:The reality of employee turnover in law firms and how to move ahead when several employees leave at once.6 external factors driving high turnover.Strategies you can implement to help you move on quickly (and with grace).Why (and how) you should ABR (Always Be Recruiting).The essential mindset shift for law firm owners who are scaling and want to cultivate a reliable, loyal team. (Plus the exact next steps to take if you want to build a law firm business that functions without you being on call 24/7/365).LINKS TO LOVE:Are you beyond ready to pull yourself out of the daily grind of running your solo or small law firm and start building a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm that runs itself instead of running you into the ground? If so, I highly encourage you to watch my free training now. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, you’ll love this training even more. Register here: Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
23:0607/11/2024
Episode 272 RESPECT: Attorney Compensation Plans with Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I sit down with Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell, renowned experts in law firm management and attorney compensation strategies. Together, we explore their insights from their book "Respect: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans," which delves into creating equitable, respectful compensation frameworks for law firms. With more than three decades in the legal and financial sector, Brenda Barnes, CPA, MBA, brings her expertise in law firm accounting, financial management, and compensation planning. Brenda has managed small to mid-sized firms, founded B2 Legal Management, LLC, and remains a sought-after consultant and speaker on optimizing financial operations within legal practices. Camille Stell, founder and President of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services, has made significant contributions to law firm succession planning, modernizing legal practice management, and supporting attorneys' career transitions. A nationally recognized thought leader, Camille is also the co-author of "Designing a Succession Plan for Your Law Practice" and frequently addresses contemporary issues in law practice management. Listen in as Brenda, Camille, and I discuss: The concept of "respect" in attorney compensation and its critical role in retaining talent within law firmsStrategies for developing modern compensation plans that promote transparency, equity, and inclusionThe impact of changing generational expectations on compensation models and law firm cultureChallenges solo and small firms face in competing with larger firms on compensationBuilding pathways to partnership and retention through innovative compensation structures LINKS TO LOVE: - Purchase "Respect: An Insight to Attorney Compensation Plans" by Brenda Barnes and Camille Stell" - To learn more about Brenda https://www.unanchoredjourney.com and Camille https://www.lawyersmutualconsulting.com/, visit their websitesWANT HELP GROWING YOUR LAW FIRM? If you are seeking help to grow a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm, check out my brand new *free* training—Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
58:2031/10/2024
Episode 271 Simplifying Legal Services with Carey Worrell
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Carey Worrell, founder and owner of Simple Law Texas, a practice dedicated to making legal assistance affordable, accessible, and straightforward for clients. With a law degree from the University of Houston and Harvard Law School, Carey brings extensive experience across a range of legal settings, from prestigious law firms to the federal government, before launching her own firm. Her focus now is simplifying the legal process for families and business owners, helping them get legal assistance without unnecessary complexity. Listen in as Carey and I discuss:Her career journey from child psychologist aspirations to federal law clerk and now law firm ownerThe significance of simplicity in legal services and why it's key to her approach at Simple Law TexasHow Carey’s unique approach makes legal protections more accessible to small businesses and familiesHer experience balancing personal life, family, and entrepreneurship and how she scaled her law firm over the past yearThe value of delegation and how Carey learned to empower her team to take charge of daily operationsWhy keeping processes simple and client-friendly leads to better outcomes for legal professionals and their clientsAnd much more!LINKS TO LOVE: To learn more about Carey and her firm, visit her website SimpleLawTexas.com If you are seeking help to grow a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm, check out my brand new *free* training—Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
51:0324/10/2024
Episode 270 How to Leverage Social Media to Scale Your Law Firm with Gianni Avalos
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Gianni Avalos, a Texas family law attorney best known as @SingleMomAttorney to her massive social media following. Gianni has a combined following of more than 600,000 followers on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook, and she says an astounding 98% of her firm's clients come from her social media accounts. She shares the unique approach she’s taken to build her brand and her firm, Avalos Family Trial Attorneys, which focuses on serving single moms in Texas. Listen in as Gianni and I discuss:How she leveraged social media to build her law firm brand and why 98% of her clients come from her social platformsThe challenges and benefits of niche marketingGianni’s secrets to building a strong, loyal online communityHow she manages and leads a 7-figure law firm, growing her high-performing team and expanding to multiple jurisdictions in TexasThe systems and strategies she’s implemented to maintain profitability and efficiency as her firm growsTips for women law firm owners looking to scale their businesses and build a profitable, sustainable brand.And much more! LINKS TO LOVE:To learn more about Gianni and connect with her, visit her website and follow her on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. If you are seeking help to grow a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm, check out my brand new *free* training—Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
56:3317/10/2024
Episode 269 Financial Planning for Attorneys with Niraj Chhabra
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Niraj Chhabra, Managing Director of Sidebar Advisors, a financial planning firm focused on helping attorneys navigate their unique financial challenges.With an MBA in finance from Rutgers University and certifications as a CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™), CLTC® (Certified in Long Term Care), and CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠), Niraj brings extensive experience in advising legal professionals on family finances, tax strategies, and retirement planning. Niraj launched Sidebar Advisors in 2022, after serving as an advisor at Ameriprise Financial since 2005, where he worked primarily with clients in the legal profession. His focus is particularly on empowering women lawyers through holistic financial planning and complimentary educational workshops, helping them tackle tax challenges and adapt their financial plans as their careers evolve. Listen in as Niraj and I discuss:The specific financial challenges faced by attorneys, including managing student loan debt, navigating tax implications, and preparing for retirementHow Sidebar Advisors offers customized financial strategies to women lawyers, focusing on their unique needs as business owners and legal professionalsKey strategies for attorneys balancing personal and business finances, from saving for retirement to managing cash flow for their law firmsThe importance of building a financial safety net and long-term planning for attorneys, particularly those who run small law firmsWhy financial literacy and proactive planning are essential, especially for women navigating complex financial decisionsAnd much more! LINKS TO LOVE:To learn more about Niraj and connect with him, visit his websiteIf you are seeking help to grow a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm, check out my brand new *free* training—Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
43:0810/10/2024
Episode 266 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference with Janet Falk
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Janet Falk, Ph.D., a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house as a consultant and at public relations agencies. As Chief Strategist at Falk Communications and Research, Janet advises attorneys at solo and small law firms on media relations and marketing communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation to put pressure on opposing counsel, and achieve business goals.Janet leads workshops on media relations, website development, LinkedIn profiles, articles in non-legal industry trade publications, and client newsletters. She has published articles in the New York Law Journal, New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm, and frequently speaks on webinars and podcasts about public relations, networking, and legal marketing.Listen in as Janet and I discuss:How Janet helps lawyers and law firms get in the media so they can become more visible to their prospects and referral sources and enhance their credibility and authorityWhy conferences are great sources for attorneys who want to expand their networks, and deepen their relationships with potential referral sources and collaboratorsWhy it’s critical to prepare before you attend a conference (and HOW to prepare).Exactly what you should be doing during the conference to maximize your experience (including two unique tips to help you stand out in a crowd of hundreds)How to follow-up (there’s a right and wrong way!)And much, much more!LINKS TO LOVE:To learn more about Janet and connect with her, visit her website at https://janetlfalk.com/.Also, grab her e-book: How to Connect at Conferences.And get her list of 25 tips. If you are seeking help to grow a profitable, sustainable, wealth-generating law firm, check out my brand new *free* training—Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners That Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
53:2003/10/2024
Episode 266 Do This in Q4 to Skyrocket Revenue and Meet Your EOY Goals
In this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I thought now would be a fantastic time to discuss Q4 and your end-of-year goals. If you have not yet achieved your financial goals for the year or are not on track to, I want you to know there is still time! I’m going to share some ideas to help you. If you are on track to achieve your goals, you still might want to listen in as I share some good strategies to help you create even more goodness! Listen in as I share:How I bring in money even on December 31st and how you can, too.The very first question you should ask yourself as you ramp up for Q4 if you are beyond ready to achieve your biggest financial security and freedom goals.5 practical recommendations and resources (including links) you can tap into immediately to make a quantum growth leap in your law firm business in Q4.And much more! LINKS TO LOVE:Schedule an appointment with my team to discuss how we can help you with Google Ads so you can start attracting better and consistent leads.Get a free copy of my 7 Essential Systems book while supplies last (you only pay shipping and handling).Watch my limited-time free training | Build a Wealth-Generating Law Firm: 3 Strategies for Women Law Firm Owners to Double Your Revenue Without Doubling Your Workload.
13:5026/09/2024
Episode 265 The Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard Lately, Part 2
If you’ll recall, back a few weeks ago, I promised you a series called “The Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard Lately.” Part 1 was published on June 27th, so if you haven’t listened to that, you can go back after you’ve listened to this episode—they are each stand-alone and not in any particular order. The reason I’m creating this series is because I’m tired of all the bad business advice I keep seeing on these social media streets that people are all too quick to buy into. My intention is to offer you a different perspective to help you decide if certain advice is right for you.Listen in to hear my thoughts on the most recent “dumb thing” I’ve heard.LINKS TO LOVE:If you are enjoying the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, please leave us a review on Apple. The more 5-star reviews we have, the more Apple promotes our podcast, and the more women law firm owners we can support with our content.Email me at [email protected] with your thoughts on this episode. I’d love to hear them!
13:4619/09/2024
Episode 264 The Art of Influence and Persuasion with Jennifer B. Gardner
In this episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I have an insightful conversation with Jennifer B. Gardner, a lawyer with over 32 years of experience and the founder of Gardner and Associates. Jennifer shares her journey from working in various law firms to starting her own practice and how that led to the creation of her program, 'The Art of Influence.' Jennifer is passionate about influence, persuasion, and storytelling and teaches others to use these skills effectively in both legal practice and everyday life.Listen in as Jennifer and I discuss:Jennifer’s journey from working in law firms to founding Gardner and Associates and building her own successful practiceHow influence and persuasion play a role in her legal career and her second passion for storytellingHow Jennifer transitioned into coaching and teaching others the art of persuasion, charisma, and influenceThe role of emotional intelligence and storytelling in building a successful law practiceTips for managing courtroom anxiety and improving public speaking skillsHow Jennifer’s unique approach to influence helps lawyers win cases and build strong relationships with clientsThe importance of nonviolent communication and authentic self-expression in professional and personal relationshipsHow lawyers can benefit from learning soft skills not taught in traditional law schools or legal environmentsLinks to Love:***Want to connect with Jennifer? Visit her website: https://www.jenniferbgardner.com/Or follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjenniferbgardner/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbgardner/Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.*** Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: "What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t." www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and ShareIf you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!
46:1012/09/2024
Episode 263 5 Marketing Methods to Deploy If You Hate Being on Video
Recently, I was having a conversation with another woman lawyer about marketing options for small law firms, and she shared with me that she did not like seeing herself on video, so it was hard to imagine she would create reels on Instagram or videos for TikTok.I totally understood! I do not love either seeing myself on video or hearing my recorded voice. And I know we are not alone. It comes up frequently in conversations with other women law firm owners of a certain age!In this culture where women appear to be valued for youth and beauty, it takes confidence and strong self-esteem to put yourself out there if you think you have passed some kind of imaginary expiration date.Comparison-it is on social media is not reserved just for people in their teens and 20s. Even those of us with lots of emotional management tools in our toolboxes can get caught up in comparing ourselves and our lives with what we see in our social feeds.I can tell you all day, every day, that other people are not judging you nearly as hard as you judge yourself, but if you hate being on video, you likely will not really care.So, I wanted to reassure you that there are other options for marketing your law firm besides becoming an Instagram or TikTok influencer. You don’t have to dance for your supper if the mere thought makes you feel a little sick.Listen in to hear about five marketing tactics you can start using today to grow your law firm business.LINKS TO LOVE:Book a call with my team to discuss how we can help you with Google Ad campaigns.Grab a free copy of one my marketing book here (you pay shipping and handling and I’ll handle the rest).If you are enjoying the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, please leave us a review on Apple. The more 5-star reviews we have, the more Apple promotes our podcast, and the more women law firm owners we can support with our content.
20:2205/09/2024
Episode 262 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hanging Out My Shingle
In this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I share three things I wish I had known before I opened my own law practice.Another woman lawyer recently asked me this question, and I thought it would make a great topic for the podcast because, usually, if one of you is asking, others would like to know as well!I also share with you some of the missteps I made and what I would do differently if I were starting over today. I hope they help you avoid these same mistakes.Listen in and let me know what you think!LINKS TO LOVE:Take Our Quiz!Head over to our website and take our new quiz to discover the current law firm growth stage your firm is in and the exact steps to take to get you to the next level.Tell Us How We Are DoingAlso, if you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?Book a call with me and let’s talk about it!
14:1929/08/2024
Episode 261 Sometimes the Solution is to Slow Down
You’d think by now after being an attorney and business owner for almost two decades, I would know what I’m about to share with you today. But the one thing I know about life as an entrepreneur and business owner is that there are ALWAYS lessons to be learned. As Abraham Hicks says: “You will never get it done, and you can never get it wrong.”Why? Because, as human beings, we are always receiving new information and transforming how we think and behave based on that information—yes, even those of us we wouldn’t think ever change are always changing.Listen in as I share the ah-ha moment I had this week. It surprised me and it may surprise you. If you are a high-achieving woman like me, it may be this is exactly what you need to hear.LINKS TO LOVE:Take Our Quiz!Head over to our website and take our new quiz to discover the current law firm growth stage your firm is in and the exact steps to take to get you to the next level.Tell Us How We Are DoingAlso, if you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?Book a call with me and let’s talk about it!
08:3515/08/2024
Episode 260 You Are Checking the Wrong Boxes
Today’s topic was inspired by a recent conversation I had with a fellow high-achieving woman who is super-productive in her business and loves to check off boxes on her to-do list. In fact, she loves it so much that sometimes, she will write something down on her to-do list after she’s done it, just so she has the pleasure of checking it off!Boy, I can relate. Can you?There are documented psychological reasons we, as humans, love to make lists. BUT, did you know your list may be doing you more harm than good as you attempt to scale your law firm business? Listen in to discover more about how you can keep the lists you love, but make them much more powerful tools.LINKS TO LOVE:Take Our Quiz!Head over to our website and take our new quiz to discover the current law firm growth stage your firm is in and the exact steps to take to get you to the next level.Tell Us How We Are DoingAlso, if you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?Book a call with me and let’s talk about it!
09:4901/08/2024
Episode 259 The Top 3 Mistakes I Made When Scaling My First Law Firm (And How to Avoid Them)
Welcome to today's episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast! Today, I’m sharing the top three mistakes I made when scaling my first law firm business so you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did.I made many, many mistakes in growing that law firm business—as one does when they are trying to figure things out on their own, but I thought I’d share these three particular mistakes with you because I’ve had so many conversations with other women law firm owners who have made similar mistakes, too.Maybe by hearing my story, you’ll do things differently and skip the struggle.Enjoy!LINKS TO LOVE:Take Our Quiz!Head over to our website and take our new quiz to discover the current law firm growth stage your firm is in and the exact steps to take to get you to the next level.Tell Us How We Are DoingAlso, if you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?Book a call with me and let’s talk about it!
12:2825/07/2024
Episode 258 Podcast Guesting for Lawyers with Julie Fry
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast I chat with Julie Fry, founder of Your Expert Guest. Julie specializes in helping women business owners, authors, and thought leaders get more visibility and build their businesses through podcast guesting. Julie shares her journey from running a networking organization to founding Your Expert Guest and offers valuable insights into the world of podcasting.Listen in as Julie and I discuss:Julie's journey from running a networking organization to founding Your Expert GuestThe benefits of podcast guesting for women business ownersHow to effectively pitch yourself as a podcast guestCreative strategies for getting noticed by podcast hostsThe importance of relationship-building in podcastingCommon mistakes to avoid when guesting on podcastsHow to measure the success of your podcast guesting effortsAnd much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Julie? Visit her website: http://www.yourexpertguest.com/***Or follow her on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliefry/***Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!
50:5518/07/2024
Episode 257 | 5 Reasons I Love My Business (Do You Agree?)
Welcome back to the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast. I'm your host Davina Frederick, and today I'm sharing five reasons why I love my business and I want to know if you can relate.Week after week, I have conversations with other women lawyers, law firm owners and entrepreneurs, I scroll through Facebook groups, and I read and hear a lot of fear, worry, and overwhelm.As someone who has been in business for herself for decades, I get it! So, in today’s episode, I wanted to share with you a little trick I use when I’m feeling negative feelings or having negative thoughts around owning a business—because let’s face it, some days, being an entrepreneur is tough no matter how much we love what we do.I hope you enjoyed this week’s episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Click on this link to send me a message about this topic. Also, if you want to know more about what it would look like to scale your law firm business with my help, book a call with me and let’s talk about it. You can do that here.Enjoy!
15:0411/07/2024
Episode 256 Popular Replay: Kristie’s Secret to Scaling Her Law Firm in Just 3 Years
Kristie A. Scott is the founder and principal attorney of Light Path Law, a Fort Myers, Florida-based law firm. Light Path Law practices in church, business, labor and employment law, and civil and business litigation and has scaled to become a million-dollar law firm in less than three years.In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina interviews law firm owner, Kristie Scott about the rapid growth and success of her law firm business. Listen in to discover the steps Kristie took to scale quickly while still providing high-level service to her clients, and the secret ingredient that allowed her to transition from 5-figure months to 6-figure months.Show Highlights:Kristie A. Scott’s path to the legal field and how she ultimately discovered her nicheHer family’s entrepreneurial background, its influence on her decision to open her own practice, and the early days of hiring and growing the firmThe struggles Kristie experienced that led her to join the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® LeagueKristie’s process when an employee isn’t a great fit for her firmHer advice for an attorney who wants to scale her business and stop being solo and how making those changes can have a positive impact financiallyFollow and Review:We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:Learn more about Light Path Law: www.lightpathlaw.comFind Light Path Law on FacebookConnect with Light Path Law on InstagramBecome a part of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® League!Visit our website: www.wealthywomanlawyer.com Connect with us on InstagramJoin our free Facebook community
39:5204/07/2024
Episode 255 The Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard Lately, Part 1
Welcome to today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast! I'm your host Davina Frederick, and today's episode starts a series called 'The Dumbest Thing I’ve Heard Lately.'It’s a series because, unfortunately, I’m reading and hearing dumb things all the time out on these social media streets, and I just can’t take it anymore. I have to say something about it.And, no, I’m not talking about politics or Gen Z or TikTok; I’m talking about dumb business advice and words that are supposed to be inspirational but that may actually be harmful.Listen in as I share:The dumbest thing I’ve heard lately—and who said it (I spill the tea).The myth social media influencers perpetuate that may be harmful to your mental health and wellbeing.What top billionaires have in common (besides their massive wealth).Why I think work can be a privilege, not a punishment.A must-read book I recommend about living a purpose-driven life.And much more!I hope you enjoy this week’s episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Click on this link to message me about this topic or other dumb things you’ve heard this week that you might want to share with me.Also, check out the Forbes Richest Self-Made Women in America 2024 list linked in the show notes. It’s inspiring to see who made the list!
14:0927/06/2024
Episode 254 Should You Hire a Recruiter with Julie Shore
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Julie Shore, founder and CEO of Career Development Advisors. Career Development Advisors partners with law firms and individuals to focus on strength-based career development solutions.Julie is passionate about playing to strengths and building productive teams that support one another and does so through her retained recruiting, career development, and career coaching services.Julie has also served as a guest speaker/facilitator/moderator for panel discussions in the legal field for 7+ years on career development, recruiting and career related topics through Zoom meetings, in-person training for small groups as well as national stages. She earned her BS in Human Resource Management from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre and has been a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources since 2011, which requires continuing education to recertify every three years. In addition, Julie has been a Kolbe™ Certified Consultant since 2016, which also requires continuing education annually. Listen in as Julie and I discuss:The importance of flexibility in the workplace and how small law firms can leverage itCreative strategies for recruiting in a competitive job marketThe role of company culture and core values in attracting and retaining employeesEffective interview techniques and the use of tools like the Kolbe IndexCommon reasons employees leave law firms and how to address themHow small law firms can differentiate themselves from larger firms in recruitingThe benefits of using a recruiter and what to expect from the processAnd much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Julie? Visit her website: http://www.careerdevelopmentadvisors.net/Or follow her on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepeopleadvisor/Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!
50:0320/06/2024
Episode 253 Marketing Mastery for Law Firms with Kevin Daisy
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Kevin Daisy, founder and CEO of ArrayDigital. Kevin’s company specializes in helping law firms enhance their online presence through effective SEO strategies, Google ads, and optimized websites. With years of experience in digital marketing, Kevin shares his journey from a local website designer to leading a successful law firm marketing agency.Listen in as Kevin and I discuss:Kevin’s entrepreneurial journey and how he started ArrayDigital.The unique approach ArrayDigital takes towards law firm marketing.The importance of having a well-optimized website for your law firm.SEO strategies that can help law firms rank higher on Google.The difference between Google ads and local service ads, and how law firms can benefit from each.Effective content strategies and the role of unique content in SEO.How to leverage Google Business Profile for local SEO.Practical advice for small and solo law firms on starting their digital marketing journey.Links to Love:***Want to connect with Kevin? Visit ArrayDigital’s website: ArrayDigital Or follow Kevin on social media: Instagram******Looking for help scaling your law firm business?*** Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. wealthywomanlawyer.com******Please Leave a Review and Share.*** If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!
48:3813/06/2024
Episode 252 This One Shift Can Get You to $1M
Today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast will be brief because this afternoon, I’ll be presenting my most popular training: “3 Critical Strategies My Women Law Firm Owner Clients Deploy to Build $1M+ Law Firms Without Overwork and Overwhelm.” I want you to hop over to that because I think it’s a powerful training that will give you more than a few lightbulb moments.It's still possible to register and attend. We start at 3 p.m. EDT today, June 6th. I hope to see you there.So, let’s get into today’s topic: This One Shift Can Get You to $1M.I know right now you are probably thinking: “Davina, you are crazy. There’s no one thing I can do to scale my law firm to a million dollars! There are a million things I have to do to reach that goal.”I hear you. If you are like most of my women law firm owner clients when they first start working with me—or like me way back in the day when I started my first law firm business—you have a very long to-do list that seems to grow faster than you can check things off on it.Listen in as I share:What you are probably doing now that you think you need to do more of and what you should be doing instead.The reason I love a good list, how it can hurt your business, and how, if you are a list lover like me, you can use list-making more effectively.Three questions you should ask yourself about your list of “to-do’s” if you want to make more money while working fewer hoursThe one shift you can begin making today to get you to $1M fasterThe right way and the wrong way to make that shiftOne of the biggest mistakes women law firm owners are making as managers is that they don’t realize they are making (and what to do to correct this).Three questions to ask yourself to improve your workflow systems (and remove yourself as the clog in your pipeline).How to get my exact, step-by-step law firm growth blueprint—one that’s helped hundreds of women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses.And much more! (I cram a lot of value in 8 minutes!)Links to Love:Join me in my upcoming training—it’s my most popular one yet. It’s called “3 Critical Strategies My Women Law Firm Owner Clients Deploy to Build $1M+ Law Firms Without Overwork and Overwhelm,” and you can register by clicking here. We start at 3 p.m. EDT TODAY, June 6th!
10:5006/06/2024
Episode 251 5 Skills That Made Me a Better Business Owner
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, I want to share with you five skills I acquired that I believe made me a better business owner than I was when I started my entrepreneurial journey.I’m also going to share with you WHY I think they made me a better business owner because that’s important as well. Just adopting someone else’s methods or ideas on a subject without understanding why they are doing it that way will not help you. Understanding the 'why' behind business practices empowers you to make informed decisions and take control of your business.Listen in as I share…Why it’s important to understand why someone does what they do (what they get out of it).Why I see opportunities all around me every day (yes, even in my inbox) and how that serves meWhy I’m grateful I went to law school and became an attorney and how it serves me as a business owner (but also, the downside)The one skill that is required to make anything happen and the advantage people who possess it have over those who do not.The skill that helps me to minimize fear and anxiety when things do not go the way I envision they will (this one has helped me to survive the inevitable ups and downs in my business)The most important skill to have if you want to make a career as an entrepreneur and business owner (and it’s also been the hardest one for me to master)How to get started if you want to hone your leadership skills and be a better law firm ownerAnd much more!Links to Love:Join me in my upcoming training—it’s my most popular one yet. It’s called “3 Critical Strategies My Women Law Firm Owner Clients Deploy to Build $1M+ Law Firms Without Overwork and Overwhelm,” and you can register by clicking here.
18:0630/05/2024
Episode 250 From Big Law to Law Firm Owner with Margeaux Thomas
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Margeaux Thomas, founder and CEO of Thomas Law.Margeaux is an Virginia-based attorney and speaker with 15+ years of experience representing individuals and small businesses in commercial and real estate litigation, including class action cases and numerous trials on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants.She specializes in commercial landlord/tenant disputes, business partnership disputes, and contract disputes, and has traveled throughout the country as a faculty lecturer educating over 4,000 attorneys on business litigation issues.Margeaux is also a contributor to the American Bar Association's Commercial Lending Treatise and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2013-2023 and a Top Lawyer by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2022.In addition to managing her own law firm, Margeaux has held numerous bar associations positions and served on various non-profits boards. Margeaux is currently on the Board of Directors of the Old Dominion Bar Association, she is the current Vice-Chair of the Fairfax Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee, and in 2022 she was selected to serve on the Alexandria Bar Association Judicial Screening Committee and accepted as a member of the George Mason Inn of Court.Listen in as Margeaux and I discuss:Margeaux’s journey to becoming a lawyer and starting her own wealth-generating law firm.The catalyst for leaving Big Law and starting her own firm.How she pivoted when her would-be partner backed out.The belief that kept her going in the face of her fears.The marketing strategy that helps her grow her firm quickly and steadily.Things to consider when going into a partnership that will help you if you ever break up.Good (and not so good) reasons to consider partnership.How a bartender helped her get her law firm off the ground and growing.The mistakes she made after letting her first employee go and hiring new employees.Here three-bucket hiring method.The lesson she learned from her brother about recruiting right-fit employees.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Margeaux? Visit her website: https://thomaslawplc.com or follow her on social media:https://www.facebook.com/thomaslawplchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/margeaux-thomasLooking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
51:0823/05/2024
Episode 249 Become an Author and Recognized Authority with Melanie Herschorn
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I met with Melanie Herschorn of VIP Book Marketing and Publishing.Melanie wants to help you step into the spotlight as an authority. As a publisher and book marketing expert for attorneys, consultants, and business owners, she’s on a mission to empower authors to share their message with the world.With her comprehensive background of more than 20 years as a celebrity publicist, award-winning journalist in radio, print and TV, as well as a clothing designer and entrepreneur, Melanie is uniquely positioned to support authors to step into thought leadership and make a big impact with their book.Her new book, Make a Big Impact with Your Book: Author Marketing Strategies for Long-Term Success, is available now.Listen in as Melanie and I discuss:Melanie’s journey from award-winning journalist to clothing designer to independent book publisher.Why she thinks book publishing is critical for experts who want to establish their credibility and authority in their industry.What sets her publishing company apart from others who offer to help you “write your book.”What writing, publishing and marketing a book has done for her and her business.What a book does for you that a business card does not.Why you should NEVER worry that someone with read your book to get all the answers instead of hiring you.The family situation that sparked her interest in helping more lawyers get their work out into the world.The first thing you absolutely must figure out before you start writing.Why (and how) you should leverage other people’s audiences to get the word out about your book.One big mistake she’s seen authors do to impede the sale of their book.The advantage of independent publishing over traditional publishing.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Melanie? Visit her website: VIP Book Marketing | For Nonfiction and Children's AuthorsGrab a copy of her latest book here.Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
40:2216/05/2024
Episode 248 Do’s and Don’ts of Optimal SEO with Doug Bradley
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Doug Bradley, President and Founder of Everest Legal Marketing.Doug's journey to success is a testament to his resilience and hard work. Despite juggling two jobs, marriage, and homeownership, he managed to achieve a double major in Business Administration and Broadcasting at the University of La Verne. This dedication and perseverance inspire confidence in his abilities and his commitment to his work.Afterward, he entered the advertising world, working at Dex Media and witnessing firsthand the decline of yellow page advertising during the Great Recession. He then transitioned to Lawyers.com, where he excelled in a new industry, mastering all things SEO.When Martindale-Hubbell sold Lawyers.com, Doug decided to secure his financial independence, founding Everest Legal Marketing, LLC, a company that provides SEO, website design, and content marketing services to attorneys and law firms across the U.S.Listen in as Doug and I discuss:Doug’s journey into the online advertising space and, ultimately, online advertising for law firms.Three basic elements of search engine optimization (What it is and what it takes for it to work for your law firm).What many law firms get wrong about website marketing.What you need to create good legal content.The real goal of your marketing content (Hint: it’s not providing prospects with a legal education).Five of the biggest mistakes law firms make in law firm marketing.Ways to move away from the “scale of justice” or “courthouse steps” in your website design and differentiate your law firm from others.How long it takes to see results from good SEO.The cost of good SEO (it depends!) and what should be included in your strategy.Questions you should ask before you hire an “SEO” company to help you improve your SEO.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Doug and Everest Legal Marketing? Visit their website: Everest Legal Marketing | Attorney Digital Marketing ServicesLooking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
56:4109/05/2024
Episode 247 Build a Book of Business One Curious Conversation at a Time with Deb Feder
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I enjoyed chatting with Deb Feder, CEO of Feder Development, LLC. Deb is a business development coach focused on helping lawyers and leaders build outstanding careers.Deb’s approach focuses on turning conversations and connections into opportunities while managing the demands of modern careers. She loves helping lawyers and industry professionals bring in consistent clients through curious, confident conversations. Using LinkedIn as a platform to validate and share ideas, Deb helps professionals across industries engage in meaningful content and connections.Prior to founding Feder Development, Deb practiced corporate law for 15 years and holds a history degree from the University of Michigan and her JD/MBA from the University of Iowa.Her latest book, After Hello: How to Build a Book of Business One Conversation at a Time, is a guide to building a thriving law practice. It shows leaders and legal professionals how to fill their practice with clients who pick them as their trusted advisors because of their expertise and unique approachListen in as Deb and I discuss:How she serves lawyers and other industry leaders in developing their practices through confident conversations.The factors that go into ascertaining who your ideal clients are.Insight into her book “After Hello: How to Build a Book of Business One Conversation at a Time.”Why “transactional” is out and relationships are in (Hint: It’s not as hard as you think to form and maintain high-quality business relationships).Why sometimes your best referrers are not your ideal clients.Why (and how) you can skip the networking luncheons, coffee meet-ups and cocktail parties and still cultivate good business relationships.How to use social platforms (LinkedIn is her fave for professionals) to deepen relationships with referrers and others.Why perfectionism may be keeping you from getting the most out of LinkedIn (and what you should focus on instead).Why it’s important to put “you” into your social media, even if you have a social media manager or PR team helping you.“Curious, confident” conversations, what they are and how you can use them to your advantage in business networking.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Deb and learn more about Feber Development? Visit her website: https://debfeder.com/Or Grab a copy of her book here.Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
49:5802/05/2024
Episode 246 Attorneys Investing in Real Estate on the Side with Tessa Muir
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I interview Tessa Muir. Tessa Muir is a lawyer partner, mom, stepmom, wife, and real estate investor.While balancing a hectic law career as a federal prosecutor, then as an in-house lawyer for a large tech company, and now as a law partner at a criminal defense firm, she built a successful real estate portfolio on the side.It all started as she was getting further along in her career, and she realized that the harder she worked, she was not really “getting ahead” financially. She started researching real estate to build lasting, snowballing generational wealth.While still managing a busy full-time law career, Tessa launched Invest on the Side LLC in 2024to help other high-achieving professional women learn how to unlock the power of real estate.Investing… without stepping back from their careers, building themselves a second job,swinging a hammer, or fixing broken toilets. Listen in as Tessa and I discuss:Her journey from ROTC to JAG to Federal Prosecutor to In-House Attorney to Partner in a Criminal Defense FirmHer “buy-in” process for partnership in the Criminal Defense Law FirmWhat led her to initiate her side hustle into real estate investmentThe pros and cons of long-term, short-term term and commercial real estate investments—and which one is her faveThe details of her first dealHer secret to getting good tenants (she’s only had one bad one to date!)How (and why) she invested in her first short-term rental with a partnerHow she prepares for major repairs (and the little things that crop up all year long)Why she never repairs anything herself and says you don’t need handywoman skills to be a landladyWhy she prefers her local lending company over big banksWhat she didn’t do until her third or fourth property but wishes she had done with the firstHer mindset strategy and her practical strategy from being a landlordWhy she thinks real estate is a great investment, even in the current economic climateAnd much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Tessa Muir and learn more about building a real estate empire on the side? Visit the website: https://www.investontheside.com/howtostartLooking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
58:2325/04/2024
Episode 245 From Part-Time Solo to Multi-7-Figure Law Firm CEO with Vanessa Vasquez
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I sit down with Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Esq., the founder and owner of the Vasquez de Lara Law Group. Vanessa has dedicated her life to helping families navigate the intricacies of the law by ensuring their rights are honored and upheld in family court.Vanessa graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. Shortly after starting her own law practice in 2012, she was named to the Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars. She has been recognized as one of the elite family law attorneys in Miami and has been named to the “Super Lawyers List” every year since 2016.Vanessa currently serves as the President of the Coral Gables Bar Association and on the Board of the Miami Dade County Bar Association. She has been featured multiple times on Univision’s Despierta America, the No. 1 national morning show on Spanish language television that has been running for more than two decades.Listen in as Vanessa and I discuss:Her journey as the first attorney in her family to owning her own law firm business and scaling it to a team of 25 and multiple 7 figuresWhat led her to start her own family law firmThe lesson she learned from her job as the only associate of another solo attorneyWhy she chose to take a break from practicing law before starting her own firm (and the unique business she started instead)The mindset strategy she used to overcome fear of hiring other lawyersThe superpower that helped her get out of the day-to-day details of her law firmWhat she looks for when hiring staff and attorneysWhy she prioritizes her law firm’s culture (and how she fosters it)Why she decided to hire her husband as her COOAnd much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Vanessa and the Vasquez de Lara Law Group? Visit the website: Familylawprotection.comLooking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
52:4218/04/2024
Episode 244 | The Emotions of Money with Christine Luken
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I interview Christine Luken, Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement. Christine has coached hundreds of high-earning professionals, business owners, and divorcing women to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth. She is the author of three books, and host of the Money is Emotional Podcast. Christine helps her clients blend wise money management with emotional intelligence. When she’s not coaching clients from her home office in Cincinnati, you can find Christine curled up with a good book, a fluffy cat, and a strong cup of coffee.Listen in as Christine and I discuss:Christine’s journey to becoming a money coach (Hint: She learned the hard way).The steps she took to turn her financial life aroundWhere she parts ways with Dave Ramsey’s POV on financesWhy she thinks money is “emotional” (and the science behind it)What your parents have to do with your success (or failure) with moneyHow your emotions around money could keep you underchargingWhy it’s time to let go of “girl math”How to “Manage Money Like a Boss” (see Christine’s second book for more info)What you absolutely should NOT do when making important financial decisions (It’s Christine’s number one piece of advice.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Christine, find out more about how she helps her clients with their messy money problems, and check out all her resources? Visit her website: www.ChristineLuken.comLooking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
54:2711/04/2024
Episode 243 What You Need to Know About Fractional CFOs with Carla Titus
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Carla Titus, Founder and CEO of Wealth & Worth Within. Carla is a fractional CFO who provides financial consulting and advisory services to business owners. She’s a finance expert with more than 17 years of combined corporate financial planning, analysis, strategy, and established business consulting experience. Her priorities for her clients range from growing profits to having cash in the bank and paying themselves well so they can build personal wealth. Listen in as Carla and I discuss:How her pursuit of finance and management consulting led her to the law.Links to Love:***Want to connect with Carla Titus and Wealth & Worth Within? Visit them at their website: www.wealthworthwithin.comLooking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
39:5204/04/2024
Episode 242 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Ahead of Q2 to Grow Your Law Firm
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I discuss what we should be doing as women law firm owners closing out Q1 of 2024 and jumping into Q2.How did Q1 feel for you? Did you have something to celebrate or was it “meh?” What plans to you have for Q2?Listen in as I share…What some other women law firm owners have said to me about their Q1.The one thing you must do at the end of Q1 even if you only made a little bit of progress toward your goals.My true confessionWhy I love Q2 and think it is an energetically powerful time for your businessThree transformative questions I recommend you ask yourself at the start of Q2And much more!I do hope you enjoy this week’s episode. If you do, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or share this episode with another woman law firm owner who may need to hear it.LINKS TO LOVE:Take Our Quiz!Head over to our website and take our brand new quiz to discover the current law firm growth stage your firm is in and the exact steps to take to get you to the next level.Tell Us How We Are DoingAlso, if you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
14:2628/03/2024
Episode 241 3 Action Steps to Reclaim 10 Hours This Week (For Women Law Firm Owners Only)
In this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I share 3 Action Steps to Reclaim 10 Hours This Week because if there is one thing I know, it is that women law firm owners never feel like they have enough time to get everything done.Listen in as I discuss: Why I despise the term “time management” and what I think we should focus on instead.The top priorities many women law firm owners have shared with me (Are they yours, too?).My top priorities and how these inform how I spend my time.The two ways you can tell if what you say your top priorities are actually your top priorities or not.The biggest issue high-achieving women face that keeps them from spending more time focused on their highest priorities.The second biggest issue that sets us up for failure in prioritizing our time (Hint: “We have an other people problem.”) The lie we tell ourselves every time we break a time commitment we’ve made to ourselves.How email and a false sense of “legal emergencies” rob us of precious time.3 action steps you can take today to reclaim at least 10 hours of time this week (and every week after).And much more!Links to Love:Take Our Quiz!Head over to our website and take our brand new quiz to discover the current law firm growth stage your firm is in and the exact steps to take to get you to the next level.Tell Us How We Are DoingAlso, if you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
19:4921/03/2024
Episode 240 | The Equinox Law Firm Business Model with Michelle Bomberger
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I sit down with Michelle Bomberger, CEO and Managing Attorney of Equinox Business Law Group, as we discuss her unorthodox path into the field of law, her firm’s unique approach to providing legal services, and how she’s scaled her law firm business.Michelle believes that every business deserves to have the same strategic legal advantages as mega-corporations, and Equinox Business Law Groups strives to provide those advantages. Michelle’s experience as a business owner and entrepreneur provides insights into the emotional and practical aspects of owning a business, and her passion is sharing those insights with her business clients.Listen in as Michelle and I discuss:How her pursuit of finance and management consulting led her to the law.The catalyst for launching her own law firm almost 20 years ago.Her vision for how to make law more accessible to small businesses (and why it’s important)The evolution of her business model.How she transformed from a solo to a law firm with a team of 5 attorneys, three local admins, and five internationally remote VAs.How she overcame her concern about security and confidentiality issues of hiring staff outside of the U.S.Her firm’s system for training new team members.The mindset shift that helped her overcome her fear of hiring her first lawyer.How her firm’s core values shifted as the firm grew.Three pieces of advice she shares for law firm owners who want to scale successfully.And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Michelle Bomberger and Equinox Business Law Group? Visit them at their website: https://equinoxbusinesslaw.com/If you are a business owner looking for legal support, take their FREE Business Health Assessment at https://equinoxbusinesslaw.com/our-approach/business-health-assessment/Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
41:4314/03/2024
Episode 239: Transforming the Phoenix Personal Injury Market with Gordana Mikalicki
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I chat with Gordana Mikalicki a/ka/a @lawyergordi, about how she’s working to transform the personal injury marketing in Phoenix, AZ, with her unique branding and service model.Gordana founded Elmm Law Group because she found the Arizona personal injury legal market to be stale and saturated with predominately male-run firms more concerned about their bottom lines than client injuries. The Elmm Law Group prides itself on providing clients with a non-traditional law firm experience focusing on direct attorney-client contact (she gives clients her private cell phone number), diligence, & straightforwardness. It uses modern technology to elevate efficiency and build client case values.Listen in as Gordi and I discuss:What influenced her to want to be a lawyer even at an early ageHer journey from serving as an Assistant Attorney General and public service work to personal injury lawyer (and the mindset shift that helped her make the transition)What turns her off about most personal injury marketing, why she thinks it hurts the profession, and what she’s doing differentlyWhat she did as a new law firm owner to keep her business growing during the COVID pandemicHow she overcame her fear of being in videos on social media and created a successful brandWhat she looks for in hiring her staff and why she’s found it to be more important than a particular skillset.Her number one piece of advice to women lawyers who want to start and scale a law firm business (Hint: Don’t expect her to sugarcoat it.)And much more!Links to Love:***Want to connect with Gordana Mikalicki and Elmm Law Group? Visit them at their website: www.elmmlawgroup.com or on Instagram @lawyergordi.Looking for help scaling your law firm business?***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
37:4007/03/2024
238 | Kelly Longtin | From Fitness Pro to Law Firm Owner
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with attorney and law firm owner, Kelly Longtin about her journey to becoming a lawyer and owning her own law firm.Kelly is a graduate of the Massachusetts School of Law, where she received a J.D., and then was admitted into the Massachusetts Bar Association as well as the New Hampshire Bar Association. Her law firm, Kelly Longtin Law, focuses on helping everyday families develop an estate plan that plans for and protects their families when they are no longer able to do so themselves, protecting them from the devastating effects of disability and death, and developing a plan that minimizes taxes, expenses, and court involvement.Listen in as we discuss:Kelly’s journey from gym owner to lawyer and law firm ownerWhy she chose to leave her first law firm partnership and go soloHow being an entrepreneur before becoming a law firm owner helped her grow her practice more quicklyThe reason she did not take on any clients her first month in solo practiceHow she’s built her strong referral networkHer interview secrets to hiring loyal, competent team membersWhat she says to prospects who don’t want to follow her processesWhy she wrote her book, Ladies’ Legacies and how it’s helped her grow her referral networkWhy estate planning is different (and maybe even more important) for women than menWhy she never feels fear when hiring lawyers or other staffHer advice for other women law firm owners on a similar journey to scaling their businessesAnd much more!Links to Love:***If you want to know more about Kelly Longtin and Kelly Longtin Law, please visit their website at www.kellylongtinlaw.com or follow on Instagram @kellytlaw.If you are interested in support to grow your law firm business: ***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
49:5129/02/2024
237 | What to Do When You Make Your Mills with Darren Wurz
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I’m bringing back my friend, Darren Wurz, creator of The Lawyer Millionaire. We had so much to discuss in our first interview last year that I knew I needed to bring him back for more.Darren Wurz is a fee-only financial advisor and co-owner of Wurz Financial Services, a family business he runs with his dad and younger brother. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and earned his master’s degree in financial planning from Golden Gate University.Darren has developed expertise in the unique financial planning needs of those in the legal profession, and he now specializes in serving attorneys and law firm owners. His mission is to help his clients achieve financial independence as they define it. As a small business owner himself, he particularly understands the challenges of solo practitioners and small firm owners.He hosts The Lawyer Millionaire Podcast, which is available wherever you get your podcasts. He is also the author of The Lawyer Millionaire: The Complete Guide for Attorneys on Maximizing Wealth, Minimizing Taxes, and Retiring with Confidence, published by the American Bar Association. Darren is a member of the American Bar Association and the Financial Planning Association.In today’s episode, Darren and I discuss…How decision fatigue may be holding you back from building wealth (and how to alleviate it)Need-to-know basics for wealth-building, plus Darren’s favorite wealth-building “trick”How to build wealth even when you are in debtThe number one mistake people make with paying off debtWhat it means to buy or create assets (and why it is critical to build wealth)The big lie we tell ourselves about building wealthThe first thing you should include when creating your business planTax leverage strategiesAnd much more!Links to Love:***Check out The Lawyer Millionaire podcast on Apple Podcasts and connect with Darren and his team at The Lawyer Millionaire, or grab your copy of Darren’s book, The Lawyer Millionaire on the ABA website.***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
59:0222/02/2024
236 | The Lawyer’s Edge with Elise Holtzman
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, it is my pleasure to interview Elise Holtzman of The Lawyer’s Edge.Elise is passionate about attorney success and happiness! She is a former practicing lawyer, professional coach and trainer, and the CEO of The Lawyer’s Edge. The Lawyer’s Edge helps law firm grow by helping lawyers become better business developers and leaders.Elise is also the creator of The Lawyer’s Edge podcast and frequently speaks for law firms and bar associations. She’s also the creator of the Lawyers Making it RainTM program and the Ignite Women’s Business Development Accelerator.In today’s episode, we discuss…Elise’s journey from pre-med to law school, and then Big Law attorney to professional coach and trainerHow she defines marketing and business development—and distinguishes between the twoHer expert advice for lawyers who hate marketing and networkingThe mindset shift that can completely transform your business development resultsHow she thinks the pandemic has challenged and transformed law firm marketingChallenges (and advantages) unique to women rainmakersSpecific tasks you can delegate to others to help you with your business development (Hint: You don’t have to do it all.)The biggest mistake Elise observes lawyers make when it comes to business developmentAnd much more!Links to Love:***Check out The Lawyer’s Edge on Apple Podcasts and reach out to Elise and her team if you’d like to learn more about how The Lawyer’s Edge can help you become a better rainmaker for your law firm business.***Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.***Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.com***Please Leave a Review and Share. If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!***Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More? The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
53:3015/02/2024
235 |The Dirty Word No Law Firm Owner Wants to Utter
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I’m sharing my thoughts on “The Dirty Word No Law Firm Owner Wants to Utter,” including what it is, why no one seems to want to discuss it, and why it’s important to shift your mindset around it.Listen in as I also share:The top two goals most women law firm owners share based on my conversations with hundreds of you over the past ten years. (Are these your top two goals, too?)5 reasons why one goal never seems to make the top three list for most women law firm owners and why I think we need to change that.How to share your thoughts on this subject with me and other women law firm owners (and hear what they have to say on the subject.)And much more!Links to Love:Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and Share!If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
19:0708/02/2024
234 | 5 Mindset Shortcuts to Become a Better Law Firm Leader
In this week’s episode, I delve into what is perhaps the number one challenge law firm owners face when they are attempting to transition from solo attorney to CEO of a law firm business, and that is cultivating a high-performing legal team.Once we overcome the fear of hiring that first associate attorney—which is a huge obstacle in and of itself for most solos—we often are then faced with what it REALLY means to cultivate, train, and manage a multi-person legal team including attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrators.The transition from a solo lawyer or boss of one or two staffers is drastically different from leading a legal team. And most law firm owners are not only NOT prepared for the transition, but also have no idea what’s coming.Listen in as I share:15 challenges law firm owners face when attempting to hire, train, retain and grow a high-performing team (or any team).Why I think it’s important you begin thinking about these challenges before you even have a big team.5 “mindset shortcuts” I use and teach my clients that help to overcome overwhelm and fear around cultivating a right-fit team.One way you can get help to grow your right-fit team faster.And much more!Links to Love:Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and Share!If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
17:3801/02/2024
233 | Do This is You Hate Your Practice Area
In this week’s episode, I delve into what to do if you absolutely despise your practice area and it’s causing you to fantasize about walking out the door, moving to another state, and opening up an alpaca farm (or something like that) BUT you are worried if you dared to dream you will die broke and alone.I get it. You’ve probably already built a lucrative practice, but is it really worth it if you dread getting out of bed and going to work every day? How much of your life are you willing to trade doing something you hate just for the money?Listen in as I discuss leaving a practice area you hate and shifting to a new practice area, plus…Arguments you may be having in your head that keep you stuck (and how to overcome them)3 proven options to help you transition from one practice area to another (Plus two bonus options)3 “Pro” tips to deploy when naysayers get in your ear (or your head) and debate you on the wisdom of changing practice areasHow you can get support if you are working in a practice area you hate and want to transition to a new one.And much more!Links to Love:Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and Share!If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
17:3225/01/2024
232 |How to Stay Calm When ‘January Panic’ Hits
In today’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I cover a phenomenon I’ve discovered over the years as I’ve coached hundreds of lawyers in scaling their law firm businesses. I call it “January Panic.” It’s that feeling some people get in January—kind of like a holiday hangover—where they worry about cash flow, feel like money is tight, and start trying to “fix” financial problems without clearly thinking through the source of them first.Often, it can result in taking actions like buying software you don’t need, buying a course to learn a new practice area in the hopes of making more money, or drastically pulling back on marketing initiatives (or implementing the wrong ones) out of fear.Listen in to this episode as I share with you:A short quiz that will help you identify if you have “January Panic.”5 real reasons you may feel pinched in January.3 ways to avoid a cash flow crunch in January 20253 steps you can take NOW to improve the rest of your January and set yourself up for an excellent first quarter of 2024.And much more!Links to Love:Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and Share!If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
18:5018/01/2024
231 |The One Thing Keeping Most Law Firm Owners from Scaling (Hint: It’s Not Strategy)
Happy Q1 2024! In this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, I’m sharing with you the ONE THING keeping most law firm owners stuck at 6-figures (or less) in gross annual revenue, (and here’s a hint: it’s not a lack of strategy).It’s not uncommon for women law firm owners to find me AFTER they’ve worked with other lawyer coaches and share stories of their disappointment in their lack of results, oftentimes after investing thousands in coaching. Although they sometimes struggle to pinpoint the issue, it soon becomes clear that it is NOT a lack of strategy.Every law firm and lawyer coaching program has signature strategies that most likely work for the vast majority of their clients. Still, a few feel like the strategy did not, and will not, work for them.If that’s you, then listen up because I’m going to let you in on a little secret that will change everything. After listening to this short podcast episode, you’ll know exactly what you need to do next to get the results you see others achieve—the ones you desire for yourself.Links to Love:Book a Practice Growth Assessment call with me.Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and Share!If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
12:2711/01/2024
230 | What I’ve Welcoming in 2024 (And Leaving Behind in 2023)
Happy New Year! In this week’s episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast, I thought I depart a little from the typical “New Year, New You” theme and, instead, discuss what I’m looking forward to in 2024 and what I’m leaving behind in 2023.Listen in as I discuss:What we at Wealthy Woman Lawyer® are celebrating this year.Aspects of 2024 I’m most excited about.The #1 2023-Leave-Behind on my list that you might not expect.The one thing I think most of us don’t cop to which is also the one thing most of us should leave behind if we want to be happier in 2024.My biggest “leave-behind” challenge, one that stems from childhood trauma and I’ve worked on for years to release.Links to Love:Email me your “Leave Behind in 2023” list to [email protected]. Be sure to put “Leave Behind” in the subject line so I’ll know you are referencing this episode.Head over to our website and add yourself to our email list by grabbing a copy of our popular guide: What Wealthy Woman Law Firm Owners Know That You Don’t. www.wealthywomanlawyer.comPlease Leave a Review and Share!If you love the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast we’d be ever so grateful if you’d: 1) Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and 2) Share your favorite episode with another woman law firm owner you know will benefit from it!Want to Scale Your Law Firm to 1MM or More?The Wealthy Woman Lawyer® Podcast is sponsored by Wealthy Woman Lawyer, LLC. We help women law firm owners scale their law firm businesses to and thru 1MM with total ease. If you’d like help to scale your law firm business, we invite you to JOIN US IN THE WEALTHY WOMAN LAWYER LEAGUE or, if you have already reached $500K or more in gross annual revenue, but haven’t yet hit that $1M mark, to apply for private coaching with me.
14:0604/01/2024
229: BEST OF 2023 | Nikki Rausch | Improve Your Sales Conversations to Skyrocket Your Revenue
Happy Holidays. We hope you have scheduled some time this month with your family and friends to rest, relax and be together. Davina is taking a brief hiatus from recording new episodes of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer podcast. We hope you enjoy our "Best of 2023" line-up of the most popular episodes of 2023, and we'll be back in January with more episodes of the number-one podcast for Women in Law in the U.S.Nikki Rausch, CEO of Sales Maven, teaches professional women to have better and more effective sales conversations in a way that feels good to them. Nikki has more than 25 years of sales experience, including to organizations such as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA. Over time, she also developed an extensive background in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) which helped her shatter sales records across a variety of industries. Working as a sales rep in a male-dominated industry, Nikki was never comfortable with traditional sales training. This led her to explore how to have more influential conversations with potential clients in a way that better suited her personality and style. Now, she helps others do the same through her coaching services and presentations. She also has written three books and is the host of the podcast Sales Maven.If you struggle to conduct effective sales conversations or just feel “icky” about the thought of selling your services, this episode is for you. During our conversation, Nikki shares impactful tools to help women lawyers conduct better sales conversations–ones that effectively onboard clients and leave everyone feeling good.Listen in to learn more including:Nikki’s journey from being an average salesperson to a top-producing salesperson who now teaches people to do the same.How combining Neuro Linguistic Programming with sales helped Nikki become an award-winning, top-producing salesperson.Questions to ask during your consultation that will lead a client to self-identify so you can easily determine if you are the right fit for their situation.When it’s time to “bless and release” rather than ask for the sale – because not everyone is your ideal client.What to do and say to exude confidence before every important meeting. Why it’s important to proactively manage your mindset and set boundaries.The “selective amnesia” technique to help you manage outcomes after highly charged, boundary-drawing conversations.Subscribe and ReviewWe’d appreciate you subscribing to this podcast and leaving an Apple Podcasts review. Reviews help others discover and learn what Wealthy Woman Lawyer® is all about. It only takes a second and helps us out a lot!Supporting Resources:Download the Closing the Sale EbookWatch this free training: 7 Essential Law Firm Systems You Need to Scale Your Law Firm to 7 Figures (Plus, 3 Mistakes to AVOID)Visit our website: www.wealthywomanlawyer.com Connect with us on InstagramJoin our free Facebook community
50:3028/12/2023
228: BEST OF 2023 | Dominika Fasolo | How to Improve Productivity
Happy Holidays. We hope you have scheduled some time this month with your family and friends to rest, relax and be together. Davina is taking a brief hiatus from recording new episodes of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer podcast. We hope you enjoy our "Best of 2023" line-up of the most popular episodes of 2023, and we'll be back in January with more episodes of the number-one podcast for Women in Law in the U.S.We all have the same 24 hours in a day. However, we don’t always know how to use the hours we have. Some people seem to be able to accomplish more and be less stressed, while others struggle and get nothing done. The secret is to decide what your vision for your life is and make sure that your system and time management strategies tie into that vision.In this episode, I have a conversation with Dominika Fasolo. Dominika is a lawyer turned productivity coach who helps women business owners improve their productivity and get real with themselves on how they’re spending their time. She shares how she went about her career change and tips to increase productivity without becoming a workaholic. We also talk about how self-care may not actually be self-care.Listen in and leave a review to share your own productivity goals.Show Highlights:The toxic self-care cultureWhat three changes helped Dominika heal from workaholismThe steps Dominika took to leave her job and start her businessCreating rituals that tie into your prioritiesHow to not sabotage your calendarSubscribe and ReviewWe’d appreciate you subscribing to this podcast and leaving an Apple Podcasts review. Reviews help others discover and learn what Wealthy Woman Lawyer® is all about. It only takes a second and helps us out a lot!Supporting Resources:Follow Dominika on InstagramVisit our website: www.wealthywomanlawyer.com How to Hire for Your Law Firm When ‘No One Wants to Work’ WebinarConnect with us on InstagramJoin our free Facebook community
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227: BEST OF 2023 | Danielle Hendon | Taking Control of Your Finances with a Fractional CFO
Happy Holidays. We hope you have scheduled some time this month with your family and friends to rest, relax and be together. Davina is taking a brief hiatus from recording new episodes of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer podcast. We hope you enjoy our "Best of 2023" line-up of the most popular episodes of 2023, and we'll be back in January with more episodes of the number-one podcast for Women in Law in the U.S.Getting a handle on your business financials can be tricky--especially if you hate doing the math. Hiring a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) could be the secret sauce you need to take your business up another notch.In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina speaks with guest Danielle Hendon, founder and CEO of 4 Corners CFO. Danielle is a Texas-based CPA who thrives on applying big-business financial concepts to growing small businesses while increasing their livelihoods and legacies. With more than a decade of experience in corporate finance and accounting, today she specializes in working as a fractional CFO for law firms.Davina and Danielle dive into the details of law practice financials and why they’re often so messy. Danielle breaks down how to understand a cash flow statement, the reason for creating a business budget, and how you could be undervaluing yourself by charging flat fees.Show Highlights:The key financial reports women law firm owners should be reviewing in their businesses, what your profit and loss statements and balance sheets reveal about your earnings, and how to interpret what the numbers mean to your business.How to understand a cash flow statement in relation to your business budget and account for emergency savings.Why you need a business budget built off of your profit and loss statement for the year, why you should review it on a monthly basis, and how it can help you define areas of the business that need extra attention.How to prioritize your expenses in relation to your business budget, why you should be tracking all of your time, and how your systems are impacting your billing.The reason you could be undervaluing yourself by charging flat fees, why you need several people on your financial team, and the role of a fractional CFO.Subscribe and ReviewWe’d appreciate you subscribing to this podcast and leaving an Apple Podcasts review. Reviews help others discover and learn what Wealthy Woman Lawyer® is all about. It only takes a second and helps us out a lot!Supporting Resources:Visit our website: www.wealthywomanlawyer.com Connect with us on InstagramJoin our free Facebook communityGet the book The Wealthy Woman Lawyer's Guide to Building a Systems-Driven Law Firm Business!Visit Danielle Hendon’s LinkedInVisit Danielle’s website: 4cornerscfo.com
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226: BEST OF 2023 | Cara Steinmann | The Easiest Way to Leverage LinkedIn to Connect with Your Best Referrers Yet
Happy Holidays. We hope you have scheduled some time this month with your family and friends to rest, relax and be together. Davina is taking a brief hiatus from recording new episodes of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer podcast. We hope you enjoy our "Best of 2023" line-up of the most popular episodes of 2023, and we'll be back in January with more episodes of the number-one podcast for Women in Law in the U.S.Whether you use it or not, LinkedIn is a household name for creating professional relationships online. While it often has a masculine, stuffy energy, it is possible to employ your LinkedIn profile to work for you and your business. It’s also a platform that makes connecting with others in your niche incredibly easy.Cara Steinmann is a business development strategist who helps purpose-driven women service entrepreneurs build strategic networks that lead to rapid referrals and more ideal clients. She believes the collective power of women is the key to dismantling systems of oppression and has made it her mission to connect as many women as she can so they can build more wealth and amplify their impact together.In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Cara joins Davina to share some of her secrets to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile. You’ll learn what relationship marketing is and why it isn’t the same as friendship, how to overcome the noise on social media, and how creating referral partners on LinkedIn can result in a ripple effect for your business.Show Highlights:Cara’s focus on business development, how she helps women use LinkedIn to work smarter--not harder, and how she developed the idea for her business5 ways she uses LinkedIn to build relationships and create connections, and why it’s valuable for building business strategies in nichesWhat relationship marketing is, how your core values play a role in those relationships, and how it can help you overcome the noise in businessHer secret to building relationships on LinkedIn in a way that doesn’t feel like spamming people and creates valueOne of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the creation of meaningful LinkedIn connections and how to identify people who don’t align with your goalsSubscribe and ReviewWe’d appreciate you subscribing to this podcast and leaving an Apple Podcasts review. Reviews help others discover and learn what Wealthy Woman Lawyer® is all about. It only takes a second and helps us out a lot!Supporting Resources:Cara Steinmann’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carasteinmannCara’s website: www.carasteinmann.comThe Ravel Collective: www.ravelcollective.comVisit our website: www.wealthywomanlawyer.com Connect with us on InstagramJoin our free Facebook communityShow our sponsor, NoBull Marketing, some love.Schedule an appointment with NoBull Marketing.Reach out to Optimize My FirmVisit our sponsor- Gavel.io!Note: Wealthy Woman Lawyer® may have an affiliate relationship with the podcast sponsors and be compensated for referrals.
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225: Rachel King | The Lawyer King Shares Why (and How) She Scaled Up and Back Down Again
On this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina interviews attorney Rachel King, a veteran, entrepreneur, wife, mother, triathlete, ultra-marathoner, and yogi. Rachel founded King Law Firm in 2014, focusing on litigation in elder abuse, undue influence, family law, conservatorships, guardianships, and will and trust contests.Join Davina as she and Rachel explore her early exposure to the legal field through her father, the life experiences that helped her get through law school, and the law firm she started with just $1,800. Plus, listen in as they discuss the reason Rachel decided to intentionally shrink the size of her law firm team after scaling up for years. (You are going to love this story!)Show Highlights:Rachel King’s areas of law practice and why she loves litigation.The unplanned detour Rachel took before attending college and law school.How Rachel decided to begin her own law firm and what she did with her initial $1,800 capital investment.The grassroots solo marketing campaign she used to bring in business initially.Rachel’s father’s advice to her as she entered the legal field and her determination to be authentic.Avoiding burnout, finding work-life balance, and the pivot that caused her to rethink how she practices law.Balancing hiring staff with profitability.Follow and Review:We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:Visit King Law Firm’s website: thelawyerking.comConnect with Rachel King on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thelawyerkingKing Law Firm on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheLawyerKingFind Rachel King on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelawyerkingConnect with Rachel on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thelawyerkingVisit our website: www.wealthywomanlawyer.com Connect with us on InstagramJoin our free Facebook communityReach out to Optimize My Firm
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