Sari Swears

In today's episode, you'll hear me work through cases using the CTFAR Model with my dear friend and H2H Coach, Jody Moore and H2H Crew member and author, Dave Maxfield . Listen as we reverse engineer the CTFAR Model and work it from the bottom up!  YEP, it can be reversed and still be effective! TUNE IN NOW!    Xo, Sari   Quote: "Ladies and gentlemen, take a look at this. Actions speak louder than...

Let's throw it back to when Jon Bailey secured a… 💰 $120 MILLION DOLLAR VERDICT 💰 Tune in to find out the secrets on: 🎯 The strategy Jon used to land on $120 MILLION 🎯 How he presented that number to the jury 🎯 Why Jon didn't waste time on cause challenges  🎯 How a flip chart became his unsung hero of the trial 🎯 The "win" before the win that set the stage for success  And MORE! Catch the e...

🚨 Voir Dire Pitfalls Alert! 🚨 Let's cut to the chase—if your voir dire is stalling, you might be using the wrong types of questions.  There are two types of questions that are TOTALLY stalling your jury selection: ❌ Experiential questions. AND ❌ Evidentiary questions. FORGET the small talk.  Get straight to the point. 🎯 Want to learn how to streamline your questions? Check out the full episod...

In this episode, I'm gonna teach you 5 simple steps on how to design your client relationships so you don't have clients who make you want to pull out your hair in frustration.  It all comes down to DESIGNING.  ONE HOUR of discussing expectations for your roles will save you hours of dealing with the bullshit that comes up with angry clients.  So, sit down with them, cut the crap, and get it all o...

Can you believe we've hit the finale of Season 6?!?  And let me tell you. We are ending it with a BANG ! (Not just because I had a little accident a few episodes ago. 💩🫣) We are wrapping up in June because I'm taking the entire month of July off. Now, let's dive into today's hot topic. What if the H2H Method DOESN'T work?  *cue shock* 😱 I got an email asking me to talk to someone who tried my m...

💰 A $6 MILLION DOLLAR VERDICT FROM A $250K OFFER. 💰 In today's episode of the FHTH podcast, I interviewed Bruce, a seasoned pro with 28 YEARS of experience, and his team, to dissect how they scored a $6 MILLION ver-🍆-t using strategies straight from the H2H Method. When I asked Bruce for ONE piece of advice he'd give to trial attorneys, he said… Well, tune in to find out. 😉 Xo, Sari * * * * FR...

Look, your job is tough as hell . Here's some shit to make it a bit EASIER . DELEGATE, dammit.  Stop trying to do everything… Delegate like a boss.  Lean on your team and focus on what you do best. WRITE SHIT DOWN, dammit. Clear processes are GOLD .  When your team is knowledgeable on the process, shit gets done RIGHT and FAST . Less screw-ups, more WINS . These tips are just the start...  Check o...

I know your life is a battlefield. As a trial attorney, you're living in a CONSTANT fight-or-flight mode, and your nervous system is paying the price. THIS IS WHY YOU ALWAYS FEEL SO FUCKING TIRED. So, I'm here to teach you short-term and long-term strategies to reclaim your focus, and find your inner calm amidst the chaos. Listen up, take notes, and start implementing these strategies today.   Xo,...

WHY. THE. HELL. DO. YOU. AVOID. VACATIONS?!?  Here's the deal— Vacations are not a LUXURY . They are a NECESSITY . Treat yourself because your job is fucking HARD, and for you to be at your best and continue serving your clients, you need to fill your own cup first. Not to mention— burnout SUCKS , and your prefrontal cortex needs a break, damn it!  Xo, Sari P.S. Don't forget to download my podcast...

🥁🥁🥁 Drumroll please! 🥁🥁🥁 WE HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER: ROY CHANG. In this episode, he's sharing insights from an article he wrote about the Heliotropic Effect that aligns perfectly with our H2H method and philosophy. And he explains that as trial attorneys, this concept is something you simply CANNOT afford to ignore. Don't miss out — this episode is what will BREAK YOU FREE from your law school...

Contrast is the fucking star of the show today ⭐ Picture this: we're painting a badass masterpiece. Each stroke of contrast SHARPENS the narrative, adding depth and impact. Think about how you can leverage contrast to ELEVATE your narrative to motivate the jury to take ACTION .  Trust me, it's a game-changer. Tune into the episode now to dive in deeper. Xo, Sari   Quote: "But the point is that th...

Let's talk about a courtroom taboo: crying. IS IT -REALLY- OK TO CRY IN COURT? Spoiler alert: Mama Sari is giving you the green light. Because here's the thing: showing emotion isn't a sign of weakness — it's a sign of authenticity , passion , and unwavering dedication to your client. So, next time you feel that lump in your throat, embrace that shit. Tune in now. Xo, Sari   Quote: "If emotions ar...

Holy fucking shit! IT'S MY 250TH EPISODE! 🥳 It is because of YOU that we have made it this far. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. Tune in to find out the 4 beliefs hindering your potential as a trial attorney. Xo, Sari   Quote: "That's what I mean, is that there's a belief that it has to be hard. You read and reread all of the documents, due to your fear of missing something and missing...

Forget burning the midnight oil to catch up on "unfinished" research, case preps, and admin tasks—Parkinson's Law says your work expands to fill the time you give it.  Hold on… LET ME FINISH. 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort, and despite the popular opinion of many, it is OKAY to embrace B minus work (Yep, I said it and I'm not taking it back). Because perfection is overrated and y...

I always hear this from attorneys in and out of H2H – "I learned more from my failures than my successes."  Well, throw that bullshit out the window because this week's episode is all about debunking the myth that failure is the ultimate teacher. Tune in to find out how to break the cycle of fixating on mistakes (because let's face it, that only leads to one thing: giving up 😤) and instead, champ...

Have you ever researched jury selection methods? Well I did. And it is slim fucking pickings. Turns out, predicting verdicts based on juror characteristics is about as reliable as a coin toss. What method really " WORKS "? Long story short.. YOU !  This episode is for you if you want to learn the 7 crucial questions to ask yourself when choosing a method.  If your method hits all these marks, you'...

It's time to forget everything you know on the  "ideal juror profile" and ditch the outdated playbook. Capeesh?! Ok, now that's out the window… This episode is for you if you want to learn powerful ways of creating the ultimate "ideal juror profile". (Spoiler alert: it's not your typical demographic; a woman between the ages of 40-60, college graduate, blah, blah, blah. #Boring.) Tune in on the ep...

From misplaced focus, to survival-mode brains, we're dissecting the TOP FIVE reasons behind those lightning-fast ver-🍆-ts. If you want to communicate effectively with your jurors—and I know you do—then you have to get out of your head and into theirs. Join me as I delve into the H2H method : the purpose of my closing template, the psychology of decision-making, the art of compelling content, and...

If you struggle with constantly feeling like you're not "good enough" , this episode is for YOU , my friend. Today, we are talking about how ABSURD it really is for us humans to relentlessly keep striving to be "enough". So, if you're ready to embrace your imperfections, laugh in the face of doubt, and rewrite the rules on what it means to be "enough", tune in now.    Xo, Sari   Quote: "It's like...

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it's about to resurrect your trial game. Curiosity isn't just about asking questions; it's about forging connections that transcend courtroom formalities.  Curiosity isn't about having an end goal in mind. It's about embracing the unknown. I know you're DYING to revolutionize your approach to voir dire, so go ahead and tune in. Xo, Sari   Mentions: Ian Leslie...

Are you ready to shake things up?  Good, because that's exactly what we're about to do.  In our latest episode, we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty as to why you HAVE to make the jury uncomfortable in voir dire or in your opening statement (and YES, it will make YOU feel uncomfortable, too, but that's the point.)  I'll teach you how to captivate, motivate, and inspire action from the jury thro...

This episode is dedicated to my young lawyers. Trial lawyering is literally one of the biggest mindfucks that could ever happen to a human being.  That means that you NEED to have your own back, and give yourself grace and compassion. Tune in to find out my top three advice for YOU as a young lawyer that if you use to shape your career, one, unlike Joe, you'll get to skip the never-ending search f...

If you've ever wondered (because why wouldn't you?!) the real reason behind my love affair with swearing… Then you're in for a treat. I don't want to spoil the episode for you, so go ahead and tune in. That's an order from your Finnish mama.😉   Xo, Sari   Quote: "Most of humanity is fucking asleep. We compare ourselves to other people, to other trial lawyers in this industry, and then we conform...

In this episode, we're diving deep into plaintiff trial strategies that'll encourage you to rethink how you present your case. I'll teach you what frontloading the danger means, and the importance of the order in which you present information to jurors that can make or break your case.   Xo, Sari   ➡️Listen on Spotify ➡️Listen on Apple ➡️Listen on YouTube   Quote: "Stop telling the jurors what hap...

What's YOUR dream? For ME, my dream is to change the way law is practiced. And I'm doing it. But I'm not doing it ALONE. The H2H Crew, my rock through surviving cancer (You know who you are, and I love you! 🥹), has proven that I don't have to do things alone. And together, we are changing the game for lawyers across America – from how voir dire is practiced to how lawyers are living their day-to-...