Hustle & Flow

Taking vacation is a lot of  work when you are a lawyer ,  but do the pros outweigh  the cons?  T he research  I did  in preparation for this episode  was a  huge  wake-up call. Today we are  going to talk about vacation,  why we don't take it and  how that impacts our mental and physical health.    Things you will learn in this episode:     How a listener  prepared for and  took  a  vacation for...

Today, I'm interviewing Nicole Abboud, a former lawyer and founder of Abboud Media. I've always considered Nicole is a bit of a trailblazer – someone who follows her heart, not the crowd. So, I'm asking her all kinds of questions about her journey as well as her expertise in content marketing to help lawyers build their brands and practices.    Things you will learn in this episode:     How Nicole...

On today's episode we're talking about pricing - specifically fixed fee pricing. I've been getting a lot of questions about this topic and, I have to warn you, what I share today may take a bit of stretching your mind and putting aside past beliefs. But it could make a  huge  difference in your practice. Stay tuned for Fixed Fees – Part 2, coming next month!    Things you will learn in this episod...

Want to know what the Marketing Matrix is and how it can help you plan and prepare for your year? Today I'm going to walk you through it and give you and all the options that are available to you. In this episode, you'll hear how planning your marketing the right way will help you be realistic about the time and effort you can dedicate to these activities.    Things you will learn in this episode:...

Do you believe work-life balance is possible? Is it something we should even aim to achieve? Today, I'm tackling some heavy topics and digging deeper than the surface-level discussion we usually have around work-life balance. From guilt to privilege and the pursuit of perfection, this episode will help you better explore what balance is all about.    Things you will learn in this episode:     Why...

I love masterminds. I invest in them every year. And I love leading them. In today's video, I'm sharing about my experiences and letting you know how you can apply for one of my upcoming 4-month Masterminds. Watch the video and then consider applying:  www. LegalMasterminds.com .

If you're trying to navigate what to do next in your career or trying to decide whether or not to take advantage of a certain opportunity, this episode is for you.    Things you will learn in this episode:   Why there is no such thing as a "right" decision      The best way to approach this process so that you'll feel confident in your decision     Why you'll need to take off your "lawyer hat" and...

Today's episode is a special interview with Ally Lozano. Ally is an immigration lawyer based in Seattle, but she also gives back and helps other solo attorneys, especially women, through her work. In this episode, Ally shares about her struggles and what it took to build a successful practice. We're also talking about her new book,  Be the CEO of Your Law Firm .    Things you will learn in this ep...

Planning allows you to stay focused on what is most important to you so you can build the life and legal career that you want. In this episode, I break down my entire planning process for you.      Things you will learn in this episode:     Why detailed planning without a clear understanding of the big picture is a recipe for exhaustion and burnout    The importance of integrated planning, instead...

As lawyers, we have to fight the negative stories we've learned about creativity. We've been taught to see right-brained thinking as useless, illogical, feminine, and weak. In this episode, I'm sharing why I think creativity is desperately needed in the law and how you can begin to give your right side of the brain a chance to flourish.    Things you will learn in this episode:   Why creativity is...

Do you hate business development? If the thought of asking someone to hire you makes you sweat and short of breath, today's episode is for you! I'm addressing why there is such a fear of selling legal services when there really doesn't have to be. After listening to this episode, you'll have the tools to reframe your approach to business development so you can start selling without being slimy, sl...

Our special guest today is  Susan Carns Curtiss, Founder & CEO of Girl Attorney, LLC, trial attorney, and TedX speaker. Susan  was raised with a high value placed on giving back and, in this episode, she'll be revealing how she cultivated a community of thousands of women attorneys. You'll be inspired to hear how she took a simple idea and turned it into a thriving platform that's truly making a d...

If you're early in your legal career, this episode is for you. I'm sharing my Top 10 list for how to become a "rock star" in your law firm. If you've got some years under your belt, this episode will help you guide and mentor younger associates so that they know what really matters.      Things you will learn in this episode:   How to balance your desires with those of your firm    Why your firm's...

So, tell me... what's your why? Why are you a lawyer? Why are you in your current job and role? Why do you wake up each morning and do what you do? In today's episode, we're going to discuss why it's critical to start asking yourself (and others) these important questions.        Things you will learn in this episode:   The reason we need to start with "why"…   Why I think that living to work, and...

Today's episode is a bit of "bonus" to the Get It Done Challenge. How do you make sure you're keeping up the good habits you just developed? And, more importantly, how do you make sure that the tasks you're completing will get you closer to your goals? The answer is KPIs – or key performance indicators.      Things you will learn in this episode:   What the heck are KPIs and when you should use th...

Today, I'm interviewing Kristin Tyler. She's a founding partner of a respected law firm in Las Vegas as well as a co-founder of an innovative start-up designed to turn the legal services marketplace on its head.   We talk about pursuing multiple passions, juggling a family and two careers, when and how to scratch your entrepreneurial itch, and the work she's doing to help disrupt the legal industr...

Today's episode is inspired by a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey where she discussed the "disease to please." I couldn't believe I hadn't addressed people-pleasing before so today we're doing a deep-dive on the topic. In this episode, you'll learn how you acquired this disease and what steps to follow if you want to stop putting everyone else first.    Things you will learn in this episode:  ...

For today's show, I'm going to outline how you can make equity partner if that is something that you want. I'll be sharing what the path will look like, how to prepare and execute a plan, as well as the role that your mindset is going to play in this process.     Things you will learn in this episode:     Why more people should be aiming to apply and become equity partners   The very first questio...

In this episode, I'm sharing my top four takeaways from the recent Traffic & Conversion Summit in San Diego. Even if you don't use online marketing in your practice, I always feel there's something to learn from other industries and this event gave lots of lessons that can be applied to your legal practice. Get full show notes and more information here: http://www.hustleandflowpodcast.com/56  

Boundaries can be used in your work life and your personal life. On today's episode, I'm going to talk to you about what boundaries are, why they can be so effective and how you begin applying them today.    Things you will learn in this episode:   What boundaries are and the different types that exist    Why I think that we aren't taught about boundaries when we are young   Why children need to b...

Most of us give presentations in some form or fashion, and today I am revealing the strategies and techniques that I feel will allow you to give the best presentation possible. Regardless of where you're at, you can get to where you want to be by being present, intentional and structured with how you present to others.    Things you will learn in this episode:   Why having a good presence is so im...

My guest today is Lynne Maureen Hurdle, a Conflict Resolution Specialist, facilitator and coach who helps develop and improve communication skills specifically around conflict. Lawyers do not usually have trouble with conflict in the courtroom but when it comes to personal conflict related to their career, we seem to stumble or have a harder time communicating around the conflict. On today's episo...

Attorneys spend a lot of time developing business, however, this tends to land them in the "Friend Zone." Today I talk about how you can build relationships while still being able and comfortable to ask for the business.    Things you will learn in this episode:   How to determine what type of relationship are you building with potential or future clients and why this matters    Why there is nothi...

Do you have trouble shutting off your busy mind? In this episode, I discuss why we need to respond instead of reacting, and I reveal the times when you need meditation the most. Most importunately, I'm giving practical ways that you can start treating the symptoms of a busy mind (for the long term)!     Things you will learn in this episode:   What's the difference between masking the symptoms of...

Do you struggle with how to approach billable hours, from a planning perspective?  On today's episode, I want to help you understand how to approach things so that you have the best opportunity to hit your hours, without overwhelming yourself in the process.     Things you will learn in this episode:     The disadvantages of the billable hour system  My formula for well-balanced billable hours and...