The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Now is a great time to take some space to reflect on the first half of the year and make some decisions about the second half of 2020. Listen in as Melissa provides some structure to do just that. 

Great customer service does NOT mean being available 24/7. This week, Melissa explains how to create a system to deal with the needs of other people as they come up. 

Getting the results you want means being the kind of person who shows up and honors their plans. This week, Melissa gives insight into how your brain works, and how to better negotiate with yourself when things get tough. 

Business owners who find themselves with overflowing calendars week after week aren't just busier than other business owners. If your calendar is overfull, it's because you are overfilling it. Listen in while Melissa discusses the practice of calendaring, and how to make a schedule you can actually honor.    Questions about calendaring? Email: melissa@velocitywork.com

Associate attorneys are not just attorneys; they are a business within your business. This week, Melissa explains how to calculate ROI and how to think about the other kinds of value an attorney might add to your firm.    Check out our new website!  

Hear a core concept Melissa recently taught in the " How to Trade Being Busy for Actual Results " masterclass.

When great acts of generosity are extended, it is not the giver, but the receiver that is the "difference-maker," because they are the ones that can choose what to do with that generosity. This week, Melissa offers questions to ask yourself when you are the one in the position of extending great generosity to others.  Check out our free Masterclass: How to Trade Being Busy for Actual Results.

This week, learn the importance of constraining yourself down to just ONE project at a time. In an ideal world, of course we could focus on more than one thing at once. But as humans, that's just not going to happen. When you're working ON your business, constraint is the key to getting stuff done. Check out our masterclass: How to Trade Being Busy for Actual Results. Mentioned in this episode: To...

How can potential clients know how awesome you are, if you don't pick up the phone? Well, they can't. This week, Melissa and Maddy Martin show how embracing a virtual receptionist can save you time, give you important data, and also get you more clients! Check out our Masterclass: How to Trade Being Busy for Actual Results. Listen to Episode 38 with Ernie Svenson. Get to know Maddy and Smith.ai Ch...

Melissa and the wonderful Ernie Svenson discuss how to craft the perfect live event, the limits of good intentions, and the challenge of authenticity for lawyers. Meet Ernie Here! Check out our Masterclass: How to Trade Being Busy for Actual Results.

Tune in for an entertaining and valuable conversation with Chris Nicolaysen and Jake Kimball of Springs Law Group. Chris and Jake discuss lessons-learned from the past year of running their own firm, and explain their compelling reasons for doing what they do. We're no longer doing daily accountability; to check out our most recent program, go to velocitywork.com/join Check out our Masterclass: Ho...

Are your days centered around results? They should be. Listen in while Melissa explains why you and your team should always be results-oriented, as opposed to task-oriented. Check out our Masterclass: How to Trade Being Busy for Actual Results. We're no longer doing daily accountability. To check out our latest program, go to velocitywork.com/join 

Melissa and Erik talk investigative data solutions, entrepreneurship, and how to think in this uncertain time. Find Erik on LinkedIn here Learn more about Tracers here We're no longer doing daily accountability. To check out our latest program, go to velocitywork.com/join 

What is the one area of your firm that could be stronger, but you keep avoiding it? In this week's episode, Melissa shows listeners how to stop hitting the "escape button" on these problems, which starts with figuring out what exactly these escape buttons are. We're no longer doing daily accountability. To check out our latest program, go to velocitywork.com/join 

To help you stay focused and uber-productive during this COVID-phase, Melissa is hosting two weeks of daily accountability calls - starting APRIL 1st! This is totally free and welcome to any entrepreneurial attorneys. Listen in for the details! SIGN UP HERE!!

We don't get to decide what the future will bring, but we do get to decide how we're going to come out the other side. In this episode, Melissa lays out the decisions you need to make and the questions you need to ask for you and your firm to come out STRONGER. Mentioned in this episode: Craig Ballantyne What is the Kolbe ?

"If you tend to be hard on yourself, this is the episode for you...." Listen in while Melissa explains how to better control your perspective when dealing with disappointment, and avoid falling into the trap of "layered thinking." If you haven't already, listen to Episodes 10 and 11 to get the basics of Emotional Adulthood and Superthinking.

Use this tool to help you cut through the mental noise and make decisions a no-brainer. Mentioned in this episode: Melissa's personal Instagram: @melishanahan Find Melissa on Peloton: melishan Listen to Episodes 11 and 12 to learn more about Superthinking.

Melissa and Joey talk about asking the *right* questions to better reach your ideal clients, how knowing your numbers itself is a WIN, being obsessed with integrity!, and more! Mentioned this episode: Melissa's interview with Chelsea Williams The (in)famous "Unclench!" episode Asana vs. Clickup Check out the Indie Show and Joey's other shows here .

In this week's episode, Melissa interviews attorney, business-owner, and soon-to-be author, Jordan Ostroff. Melissa and Jordan talk about creating a healthy work environment, the power of networking and referrals, and "writing the book only you can write." Learn more about Jordan here !

Melissa and Emily discuss the importance of understanding what your customer/client REALLY needs, knowing how your strengths can also be your weaknesses, and how to combat that. Get to know Emily more here! Mentioned in this episode: The Lean Startup Steve Blank on Starting Greatness with Mike Maples, Jr.

Melissa and Damon talk about his journey from law school to running a multi-office firm, the advantages of growth, and the benefits of a competitive personality. Learn more about Damon here!

Melissa and financial expert Chelsea Williams discuss financial clarity, money-myths, the importance of "getting your house in order", and their shared passion of working closely with lawyers. Learn more about Chelsea and her group, Core Solutions, here . Learn more money myths by following Core Solutions on Instagram: core_solutions_group You can reach Chelsea at: chelsea@yourcoresolution.com Men...

This week, Melissa talks with Luke about blunt feedback, conflict resolution, asynchronous work, and having a company Vision. Mentioned in this week's episode: Minaal    Slack Quip Asana   Simon Sinek Luke's Tips for Giving (Constructive) Blunt Feedback: Do it privately. Do it soon (don't wait!). Say it at the beginning. Use "I" statements and not "you" statements. Listen in for more!

This week, Melissa and Sarah talk about tips and tricks for how to use LinkedIn! Sarah reminds listeners that businesses are people , and explains the importance of consistency and making personal connections. Get to know Sarah by checking out here website here! 3 Tips to Using LinkedIn: Position yourself as an expert in your field! Do this on your profile, where it's important to be specific. Don...