The Renegade Lawyer Podcast

In this episode, Ben Glass shares a full oral argument recording from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The case? An ERISA long-term disability appeal involving a battle over regulatory deadlines, the standard of review, and the real meaning of "special circumstances." Ben argued on behalf of the plaintiff (appellee), after winning in the district court. Reliance Standard...

What’s really behind the Great Legal Marketing Summit? In this special episode, Ben Glass shares the bigger purpose of the work we all do—not just as lawyers, but as entrepreneurs, leaders, and humans trying to build lives that matter. 🔑 Key Ideas Explored: Why “permission” is the most important word for entrepreneurs How legal marketing connects people with the help they actually need Why your j...

In this special episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes at the Great Legal Marketing Summit for a candid mastermind panel discussion—and a bonus deep dive into what PI marketing looks like from north of the border. Ben Glass is joined by a GLM member from Canada who’s practicing personal injury law inside a large firm—where every lawyer has their own marketing budget and must figure out how to...

This episode is an absolute masterclass on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) —delivered live at the GLM Summit. If you’ve ever felt like your law firm is running your life instead of the other way around, this is the clarity bomb you need. Our EOS expert walks you through what it really means to build a practice that grows and thrives without you being in the center of every single decisi...

Ben Glass delivers a short but powerful keynote to a ProVisors group of professionals in Northern Virginia. It’s based on the principles from No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs , a book he co-authored with Dan Kennedy. This rapid-fire talk is packed with hard-earned lessons from building a $7M+ practice without paid ads , and offers a clear roadmap for reclaiming control over your calendar—...

Harvard-trained surgeon. Sustainability expert. Marathoner. Points-and-miles strategist.  Dr. Kelly Wright is redefining what it means to live a full, balanced life. In this episode, Ben Glass sits down with Dr. Wright — Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Cedars-Sinai and founder of Points and Miles Doc — to explore how high achievers can fight burnout, build better boundaries,...

In this raw and revealing episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass shares audio from a live Great Legal Marketing Summit - Mastermind panel discussion where members open up about one of the most difficult parts of running a law firm: building (and rebuilding) your team. You’ll hear directly from a GLM member who fired her entire staff— twice —to get the right people in the right seats. An...

In this eye-opening conversation, Ben sits down with Dr. Julia Myers—pharmacist, national speaker, and founder of Generational Wisdom—to unpack the intersection of wealth, parenting, and legacy. Dr. Myers helps high-achieving families wrestle with the big questions: “How do I talk to my kids about money?” “Am I leaving them a blessing… or a burden?” “What does ‘fair’ really mean when it comes to i...

In this episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass shares a grassroots referral strategy that brought in a 5,900% ROI —and invites you to steal it . In Chapter 18 of Renegade Lawyer Marketing , you'll hear how a $600 direct mail campaign to local chiropractors turned into $36,000 of revenue in the first week alone . Ben breaks down exactly how he: Identified referral partners' big...

In this episode of The Renegade Lawyer Podcast , we continue the audiobook version of Renegade Lawyer Marketing with Chapter 17: Your One-Chapter Marketing Bible . Ben Glass outlines the five essential systems every law firm must master to stop playing small and start running a true business—not just a job. Whether you're a solo practitioner or managing a team of 20, these systems form the fo...

In this episode, Ben sits down with Sejal Patel—author of Rainmaker Unleashed and founder of Sage Ivy Consulting—to dive into the high-stakes world of client acquisition and relationship marketing inside Big Law. Sejal shares insights from 25+ years of experience helping partners grow sustainable books of business in a world where trust, not just talent, determines who keeps their seat at the tabl...

What if success wasn’t about doing more—but about doing less, better? In this powerful conversation, Ben Glass sits down with Dr. Dawn Baker—board-certified anesthesiologist, author of Lean Out , and one of the featured speakers at the upcoming White Coat Investor Conference 2026. From climbing mountains and living off-grid to redefining the metrics of professional fulfillment, Dr. Baker shares he...

What if you could turn a misunderstood, underserved niche into a multi-million-dollar engine for your law firm? In this episode, Ben Glass shares a behind-the-scenes recording from a premium, no-CLE seminar where he taught a dozen firms the foundations of his ERISA long-term disability (LTD) practice. This is the same system that generates over $1M in recurring revenue —and another $1M from new ca...

What if radical ownership—not luck, not hustle—was the real secret to building a practice (and life) you actually want? In this third installment of a four-part series, Ben Glass delivers a powerful, practical session on designing your law firm and life around clarity, personal responsibility, and strategic marketing. This one was recorded live with the Great Legal Marketing community—and it’s pac...

What if burnout wasn’t a sign you’re broken—but a sign it’s time to change? In this powerful episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass sits down with Dr. Seema Desai—former general dentist, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author—to explore the moment she realized success (on paper) wasn’t enough. From postpartum depression and a misaligned career to building a life rooted in joy, Dr....

Chapter 16: Don't Let Systems Scare You  Ben tackles the common resistance lawyers have to building systems—especially those who think their practice is "too personalized" for repeatable processes. Spoiler: it's not. In this short but powerful episode, you'll learn: Why 95% of your law firm’s work is repeatable—and how systems protect your standards. How to explain your sy...

What happens when you combine legal expertise, a physician’s insight, and technology into a single business model? You get Kyle Claussen and Resolve—a firm that's reviewed 10,000+ physician employment contracts and built a legal-tech platform serving doctors across the country. In this episode, Ben Glass and Kyle Claussen dive into: The origin story of Resolve and how it became a niche nation...

In Part 2 of this special series, Ben Glass moves beyond “being good at law and marketing” to answer a bigger, bolder question: What’s the best use of your next dollar—and your next hour—to build a life you actually want? Ben walks through his personal life map, revealing how he deliberately connected the key “dots” in his world—family, law, CrossFit, church, philanthropy, and leadership—to reinfo...

In this special 4-part series, Ben Glass takes you behind the curtain of how Great Legal Marketing really began—and how designing a life you love should always come before building the business. This first episode, recorded live at a Great Legal Marketing event, covers: Ben’s origin story: the Hilton Garden Inn room where it all began Why he stopped being the "tactics guy"—and what happe...

What does heart rate training have to do with law firm marketing? In this quick solo episode, Ben Glass draws the surprising connection between building your aerobic fitness and building a world-class marketing engine—one that runs even when you’re not in the office. You’ll hear: Why slow, consistent action beats flashy “overnight” tactics How to avoid the burnout of marketing fads and focus on wh...

What if you could package your professional expertise into a scalable, passive income stream? In this episode of The Renegade Lawyer Podcast , Ben Glass sits down with Justin Montgomery—former nurse practitioner turned serial entrepreneur—who built a multimillion-dollar continuing education business that helped him retire at 39. Justin now teaches licensed professionals, including lawyers, how to...

What happens when a seasoned entrepreneur with multiple 7-figure exits brings his playbook to the legal world? In this episode, Ben Glass sits down with Tim Sawyer , Executive VP of Sales at FasterOutcomes.com , to talk about how AI is transforming legal work—and what lawyers need to know right now . They cover: Why so many lawyers haven’t even opened the AI box—and what it’s costing them How AI t...

What if your most meaningful life lesson came from the bedside of the dying? In this powerful episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast , Ben Glass is joined by Dr. Jordan Grumet—hospice physician, author of The Purpose Code , and one of the most thoughtful voices at the intersection of medicine, meaning, and money. Together, they dive deep into: What Dr. Grumet learned about money and happiness from...

In this episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast , host Ben Glass sits down with Dr. Andrew Roberts—retired internist, AI hobbyist, and public servant. From running for coroner in Indiana to mentoring small business owners with SCORE, Andrew’s “retirement” is anything but quiet. Ben and Andrew discuss: What it’s really like to run for coroner in a mid-sized county—and why it's a partisan electi...

In this episode, Ben Glass sits down with mindset and performance coach Kayleigh Kennedy , fresh off her visit to our in-person Hero Mastermind event. Kayleigh helps business owners—including lawyers—break free from burnout, reconnect with their purpose, and finally build a life that truly serves them. Together, she and Ben explore: Why most high-achieving professionals have no idea who they are T...