The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Are you passing through the "unfortunate middle" in your firm's growth? What tactics are you using to get over this necessary hump between simple grace and complex grace? What exactly are simple grace and complex grace? Melissa discusses the struggle with reaching and completing steps when you're scaling your firm and trying to create a well-oiled machine. Check out the Free Time Podcast with Jenn...

What is virtuous procrastination, and is it the same as run-of-the-mill procrastination? Is stopping to listen to episode 119 instead of doing work considered virtuous procrastination? Melissa discusses what makes procrastination "virtuous" and how to honor your plan even when unscheduled situations pop up. Did you know we have a FREE masterclass? To sign up, check out: www.velocitywork.com/join

Let's huddle up! You've been in them, and most likely you've led them, but what exactly is the point of a huddle? In episode 117, Melissa talks about how a successful huddle should be conducted, the purpose of huddles, and how we can still do huddles in a remote work environment. If you're looking for growth and accountability, why not join the Velocity Work Mastery Group? For more information, vi...

This is a big one, guys. So much so that we had to split it up into TWO parts. In Part 1, Melissa welcomes Chris White. Chris is an author, speaker, teacher, branding innovator, and attorney. Chris and Melissa discuss how using simple math is the best way to take risks, why taking a break from the daily grind is necessary, and understanding your target market correctly.

Are you playing the long game or the short game? Melissa asks this critical question in Episode 111. If you're out of breath and don't get to appreciate reaching goals and milestones, you're playing the short game. If you have the freedom to take a step back and look at the whole picture, you're playing the long game. In most scenarios, the long game is better. Why? When you're focusing on the so-...

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You know the person who asks if you've watched a particular television or movie because they love it so much and they want to share it with you? That's Melissa when it comes to the documentary, "Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In." Are you missing out on opportunities? The sad reality is that you may not get more. Are you playing the long game, or are you stuck craving quick results? Everyone wants...

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Sounds a tad complex? Don't worry! Melissa cuts everything into easily digestible, bite-sized pieces.

For those about to set rocks and goals (We salute you).   Melissa breaks down the difference between setting goals and rocks. Spoiler alert: Rocks are the steps you take to reach your goals. Do you learn how to swim by reading books about swimming? No, you need to jump in the water! The same goes for setting goals and rocks. So dive in and list out the rocks you need to reach your goals. Don't be...

When hard stuff happens, take a deep breath. Remind yourself that you can handle ALL of it. Melissa goes back to episode 96 on Focus Forward Framework, but this is far from a rerun. We know it's a loaded question but, what are you aiming for? Growth for your firm. But what do YOU want for yourself and your life? Clarity on this cuts through the noise and delivers you more quickly to success. So do...

We're giving you more than just pretty quotes that look good on a coffee mug. We're giving you DEEP LEARNING . Melissa closes out the month with the third batch of lessons from June's Sprint. Like a delicious gumbo, the theme is a little bit of this and a little bit of that. In this Miscellaneous lesson, we discuss how to confront fears head on to get what we want. And how success shouldn't be def...

"Delay is DOOM." Sounds a bit frightening when we say it like that, huh? Don't be scared; Melissa has your back. This week, Melissa continues with the second batch of lessons from the June Sprint participants about honoring your plan. She discusses how even the tiniest turtle steps can make you feel better about your day and how there's a difference between how long it takes to do something compar...

This week concludes the lessons learned from the June Sprinters. Melissa talks about planning. There are nuggets of wisdom documented here, so I'm pumped to be able to share them with you. Soak them up! Book your seat for September Sprint: www.velocitywork.com/sprint Join Mastery Group here: www.velocitywork.com/join

This episode revolves around the 3 Stages of Awareness. You have to have the awareness to create a new normal for yourself. Melissa explains how to increase your awareness and change how you operate with a given scenario. Tuning into today's episode will help you develop new normals more quickly because you'll understand where you are on the awareness spectrum.  Book your seat for September Sprint...

Today's episode is focused on how amazing it feels after achieving big milestones. Melissa will be sharing the tips to get in the position of being successful with total control over your schedules and goals. Tune in to know more about getting closer to your goals without exhaustion and burnout. Join Mastery Group here: velocitywork.com/join

This episode revolves around the time management difference between litigation and transactional firms. Melissa explains how you can approach planning your days/weeks no matter what type of law firm you run; it is always in your hands to manage things the way you like. Tune into to learn more about mastering your time while you achieve big! Join Mastery Group here: velocitywork.com/join

Here is the third of a mini-series about the Focus Forward™ Framework. Melissa has talked about the importance of how aiming with specificity can make you achieve what you want. This comes in various stages from making a plan to honoring your plan. Tune in to cover the HONOR stage in this episode. Want in on the magic? Join the mastery group at: www.velocitywork.com/join  and let's go.