Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, Helping you create a profitable, sustainable law firm you love

Kristie A. Scott is the founder and principal attorney of Light Path Law, a Fort Myers, Florida-based law firm. Light Path Law practices in church, business, labor and employment law, and civil and business litigation and has scaled to become a million-dollar law firm in less than three years. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina interviews law firm owner, Kristie Scott about the rapid...

Owning a law firm business often means dealing with rejection as you interact with potential new clients (PNCs). However, considering what’s really going on with the other person can help minimize the sting of rejection. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina discusses common objections a PNC might give for not hiring you immediately, and what may be going on behind the scenes that you m...

Did you know that most women-owned businesses create an average annual revenue of only $100,000? If you’re like most women law firm owners who want to scale their businesses and create more freedom in your life, that’s a disappointing figure. On this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina introduces us to Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, the founder and owner of Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group--a promi...

If you’ve considered raising your rates but hesitate for fear of losing business, you’re not alone. It’s a common concern for most business owners. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina shares three reasons she’s raising her rates and why you should, too--even (especially) if you’re worried about losing clients. Listen in to discover how adjusting your fees may just be the key to achiev...

One of the biggest challenges law firm owners face as they begin to scale their law firm businesses is learning how to be a better leader and, ultimately, a cultivator of leaders within their teams. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina shares five common leadership mistakes law firm owners often make, how they could impact your business, and how to avoid them. Follow and Review: We’d l...

Flexibility in a traditional law firm environment can be challenging to attain. In fact, it’s a significant motivating factor in attorneys starting their law firms. Go here to listen → https://www.wealthywomanlawyer.com/episode-214   On today’s episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina introduces us to Erin Giglia, co-founder of Montage Legal Group. Montage Legal Group is changing the landscape of...

When you started your own law firm business, you probably had some expectations. Perhaps some of those thoughts came to fruition. Perhaps others haven’t. In this episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina discusses expectations, some surprises women law firm owners have shared that they didn’t expect when they hung their own shingles, and four outcomes of law firm ownership you SHOULD expect (an...

Your law firm business may not be worth what you think it is. That’s a hard truth to swallow, but it could save you thousands or even millions of dollars if you recognize it now rather than too late. On this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina shares stories of three solo women law firm owners who reached the difficult conclusion that their firms weren’t financially worth what they believed t...

It’s that time of year when everyone is busy wrapping up their summer vacations and getting the kids back to school. Many solo and small law firm owners find this time of year to be a challenge as they struggle to balance their own desires for downtime, the needs of their family, and the ever-present needs of their law firm business. Often, it’s the business that suffers during these types of life...

Workplace culture shifted significantly during the pandemic, which isn’t just true for the corporate world. Law firms are trying new ways to retain employees, help them attain fulfillment, and experimenting with new structures outside the traditional hierarchy. Tara Malek is an Idaho licensed attorney practicing in state and federal court in business and commercial litigation and is the chief liti...

Hiring help in your law firm business can be a game changer, but how do you know when you need an executive assistant instead of a virtual assistant? It can be tricky, but there are some definite differences in the capabilities between the two roles. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina speaks with Gina Cotner, founder and CEO of Athena Executive Services, which pairs virtual executive...

When considering scaling their law firms, many attorneys are afraid to hire. Hiring can be a scary unknown, but overcoming that fear can help you scale your law firm faster and easier. Tieesha Taylor is the founder of Elderly Care Law Firm, which has offices in Hollywood and Miami-Dade County, Florida. Elderly Care Law Firm works to serve and protect the legal interests of the elderly, disabled in...

Danya Shakfeh is the attorney founder and CEO of Motiva Law in Oak Brook, Illinois, and she has been the recipient of the Super Lawyer Rising Star Award for nine consecutive years. Motiva Law’s clients are startups, entrepreneurs, and business owners in the Cook County area. In today’s episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, join us as Danya shares why she should’ve hired a team for her firm sooner, whe...

Getting a handle on your business financials can be tricky--especially if you hate doing the math. Hiring a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) could be the secret sauce you need to take your business up another notch. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina speaks with guest Danielle Hendon, founder and CEO of 4 Corners CFO. Danielle is a Texas-based CPA who thrives on applying big-...

You’ve got questions about Google, we’ve got answers! In this episode of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer® podcast, I welcome Ronnie Deaver, the CEO of NoBull Marketing. NoBull Marketing specializes in helping law firms generate qualified leads that convert to ideal clients. Ronnie is so confident in his proven system that he even offers a 100% guarantee. Show Highlights: Ronnie’s story about how he becam...

How much more focus could you give your law firm business if you could outsource some of your household tasks? What could having a personal assistant change in your personal and professional lives? Kara McKeage, the founder of Pepper’s Personal Assistants, is passionate about helping successful women ease their mental load with skilled household support.  Pepper’s Personal Assistants began as Kara...

We are halfway through 2023. If you feel like you aren’t on track to accomplish your financial and life goals, then I’m going to let you in on a little secret to help you get on track fast. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, I share with you the one thing no one has probably told you about what is required for success in business (Hint: it’s not more “hard work”). Successful, multi-milliona...

If you’ve been wanting to scale your law firm business, but you’ve struggled to hire–especially lawyers–then you’ll want to listen to this week’s episode because in it, I share with you 7 common reasons most law firm owners drag their heels on hiring lawyers. Plus, I reveal how you can overcome these obstacles with ease and learn to build a team you can trust to help you create and operate a multi...

For the past decade, I’ve conversed with, coached and guided hundreds of women law firm owners as they’ve scale their law firm businesses up the six-figure ladder to and through 7 figures and multi-7-figures, and I’ve found there are common issues that keep people stuck and not achieving their goals as fast as they would like. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, I share these issues with you...

If you’ve listened to the news lately, you’ve likely heard the buzz that a recession is looming. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, you’ll discover three steps to take to begin recession-proofing your law firm and thrive during any economic circumstance. Enjoy! Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple P...

Knowing your purpose can change how you show up every day at work. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Davina interviews author, professor, podcast host, and speaker Dr. Robin L. Owens. Her company, Masterful Course Creations, teaches authors how to turn their books into masterful courses. You’ll hear Dr. Robin outline the four indicators of purpose, how to determine your core values, why th...

If you’re not taking advantage of social media platforms in your law firm, you’re missing a huge opportunity to connect with other attorneys and generate new business. Ania Barycka of Ask Ania Media  is a law school graduate turned social media manager for busy professionals who want to grow their audience on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube and more. Ask Ania Media is a bespoke...

Once you’ve scaled your law firm business to 7 figures, you might be looking for other investment opportunities to help you increase your wealth. If so, then you don’t want to miss this podcast interview with Seth Bradley. Seth Bradley, managing partner of Law Capital Partners and founder of Bradley Law, Ltd., is a former Big Law real estate attorney, investor, and broker who’s closed billions of...

As an attorney, it’s easy to believe you don’t need help when it comes to understanding the intricacies of employment law. But even lawyers sometimes need employment attorneys, particularly if you are scaling and growing your law firm business and hiring new team members. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, Karly Wannos, a Florida employment lawyer and founder of Wannos Law Firm in Palm Beac...

After law school, choosing a legal specialization may feel like it’s putting you on a linear career path that you can follow all the way to retirement. You set up a practice, begin hiring a team, and it feels like you’re on your way to success. Then life happens, and your plans get thrown out the window. In this episode of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, trademark attorney and business growth consultant Jo...