Your Practice Mastered

From Chance to Triumph: Doug Bradley's Journey in Legal Marketing. Join Richard James and MPS on Your Practice Mastered as Doug Bradley shares his accidental leap into SEO, navigating corporate changes, weathering COVID-19, and finding passion in the ever-evolving legal marketing landscape.  Whether you're a lawyer aiming to enhance your online presence or seeking entrepreneurial inspiration,...

Think running a black market cigarette ring as a Soviet youth sounds extreme? That was just the beginning for this episode's guest Sasha Berson. Tune in to hear the maverick marketer detail his rocky rise from teen hustler to leader of an 8-figure digital agency. You'll learn the KEY mindset shifts that took Sasha's discipline and hustle to the next level when he emigrated to America with nothing....

Atty. L. D. Holt joins hosts Richard James and MPS on Your Practice Mastered podcast to share his unlikely journey from preacher to "chronologically accomplished" entrepreneurial attorney. Learn how Atty. Holt reinvented himself by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset later in life to build a thriving law firm. Hear his insights on perseverance, morning rituals, hiring in creative ways, letting go...

Acclaimed Attorney Ben Glass joins hosts Richard James and MPS on Your Practice Mastered podcast to reflect on lessons from his trailblazing 40-year legal career. Known as "The Mad Ref" for his 50 seasons as a fiery soccer referee, Ben brings the same passion for shaking up the status quo to challenge courtroom conventions on this whistleblowing lawyer's pursuit of happiness. Tune in as Ben shares...

Join hosts Richard James and MPS on Your Practice Mastered as they sit down with Attorney Howard Snader. In this episode, dive deep into the strategic maneuvers and pivotal choices that propelled a solo criminal law practice into the million-dollar revenue club. Discover how Howard's transformation from legal advocate to savvy entrepreneur resulted in a goldmine of growth.  Tune in to learn a...

In this episode of the Your Practice Mastered Podcast, hosts Richard James and MPS sit down with Attorney Brian Glass and discuss his remarkable journey from disappointment to triumph in both his legal career and entrepreneurial endeavors. Brian shares his experiences building a successful practice and investing in real estate to create multiple streams of income.  Tune in to hear about the i...

After a chance car collision gave him a pivotal business idea, Jan Roos leveraged the experience to build a powerhouse legal marketing agency. He joins hosts Richard James and MPS on the Your Practice Mastered podcast to discuss his unique entrepreneurial journey and share key insights today's law firms need to drive growth.  Learn how an unwavering commitment enabled Jan to turn adversity in...

From high school rapper to thriving bankruptcy attorney, Jeff Kelly's journey was no walk in the park. In this episode of Your Practice Mastered , hosts Richard James and MPS chat with Attorney Jeff Kelly about his transformative move from Atlanta to NYC for college, the struggles of starting his firm, and the key daily planning habit that saved him hours.  Don't miss out on the hard-won wisd...

Your Practice Mastered hosts Richard James and MPS invite marketing expert Kara Prior onto the show to discuss how social media has leveled the playing field, allowing law firms of any size to successfully grow through organic marketing. Kara shares why viral content doesn’t always drive sales, how firms should be posting videos, and simple ways to move social media fans into a direct “owned” audi...

How does a theater major become a law firm marketing expert and entrepreneur? Charley Mann, Founder of Law Firm Alchemy , shares his unique career journey and insights on transforming attorneys into entrepreneurs on this episode of Your Practice Mastered .  Listen as Charley reveals his tips on referrals, habits, identity, and more with hosts Richard James and MPS. Find out how small consiste...

In this episode of Your Practice Mastered , Richard James and MPS engage in an insightful conversation with Attorney Jonathan Breeden, the visionary owner of Breeden Law Office , who harbored a dream of owning his law firm from a young age. Join us as he unfolds his entrepreneurial journey, revealing the deliberate choice of a law school renowned for its comprehensive firm-starting program. Attorn...

On this episode of the Your Practice Mastered podcast, hosts Richard James and MPS chat with Attorney turned tech founder Arya Firoozmand about his new company Overture which is connecting law firms nationwide to facilitate client referrals. Learn how Overture is vetting applicants to build a trusted community and why Arya misses client interaction after moving to the tech world.  Tune in to...

In this episode of Your Practice Mastered , hosts Richard James and MPS sit down with the remarkable Tom Rich, a seasoned expert with a diverse background in business consulting. Tom shares intriguing insights on how legal firms can leverage customer insights for unprecedented success, delving into the art of differentiation and cultivating an understanding of client needs. He also speaks about hi...

Attorney Ron Drescher shares his journey from big firm life to joyful 3-hour workdays on Your Practice Mastered with hosts Richard James and MPS. After years at a larger firm, Ron now runs a small bankruptcy law practice out of his living room. He explains how he found meaning, joy, and work-life balance by focusing on his priorities. Ron also discusses his new training programs helping other lawy...

Running a successful law firm means being able to navigate chaos and change. In this episode of Your Practice Mastered , Attorney Andres Mejer shares the story of growing his firm from nothing , and the mindset it takes to handle the inevitable ups and downs along the way. Richard James and MPS speak with Attorney Andres Mejer, the very first Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year champion.  Tu...

Struggling to get leads for your law firm? Feeling like you're just willing the phone to ring? Attorney Mike Chastaine has been there too. After 17 years in the public defender's office, Mike went out on his own, only to find that being a great lawyer wasn't enough.  Tune in to Your Practice Mastered podcast as Richard James and MPS talk to Atty. Mike about his journey from sitting in his off...

Husband and wife Attorneys Brent and Teri Westbrook share how tracking key data enabled them to double their law firm's success, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn their tips for transitioning from lawyer to business owner as they discuss the entrepreneurial journey that took them from 12 to 40 cases a month.  Tune in to the Your Practice Mastered podcast as MPS and Richard James talk w...

It's Q4 - prime time to review your law firm's finances and make strategic money moves to maximize profits in the new year. Join Your Practice Mastered hosts Richard James and MPS as they tap CFO Ryan Kimler for critical insights on planning marketing budgets, optimizing payroll, reducing tax liability, and creating financial freedom.  Discover actionable tips to lock in bottom-line profits t...

In this episode of Your Practice Mastered , host Richard James interviews his entrepreneurial son MPS. Learn how MPS went from selling socks on eBay as a kid to coaching over 5,000 law firm consultations and boosting their conversion rates. Discover key insights that can help grow your firm. Don't miss out!

This week on Your Practice Mastered , MPS interviews his father Richard James about his unlikely rise from funeral director to renowned law firm consultant.  Tune in as Richard reflects on his early days embalming bodies through the night. Discover the industries he later disrupted, from life insurance to pet supplies. Hear the pivotal lessons from his successes and failures that apply to any...

Here on Your Practice Mastered, your hosts, myself, MPS and  Richard James, We are thrilled to have attorney coach, Blaine OElkers, America’s ONLY Chief Results Officer®. His path from corporate leadership to being a present father was truly compelling. Blaine provided tactical tips for achieving results through clarity, habits, and accountability. He stressed the importance of focus and educ...

Tune into the latest episode of "Your Practiced Mastered" featuring Joey Coleman, an expert in client advocacy and business strategy. Explore his unique customer retention system, emphasizing the first 100 days of a client's journey as the key to ongoing business. Discover the importance of navigating H2H (human-to-human) interaction, gifts as expressions of gratitude, and strategies for effective...

Invigorate your law practice with insights from our podcast episode with Attorney Todd Farmer of FarmerWright. Discover his transformative journey from accountant to restaurateur to innovative attorney, and hear how his focus on client satisfaction and entrepreneurial approaches fuelled his firm's growth even in the shaky time of COVID. This is the episode that redefines success in the legal world...

In the latest Your Practice Mastered podcast episode, we enjoyed a lively discussion with Attorney Bert Diener. He shares his journey from a challenged practice to a robust law firm, endearing us with glimpses into his personal life. Key insights include the crucial role of consistent profitability, growth management, and disciplined thinking in grasping profit models and scaling. Join us for Atto...

Join us for the latest episode of Your Practice Mastered podcast. In this exciting Throwback Thursday edition, your hosts, MPS and Attorney Richard James, unearth invaluable insights from the archives! Hear a tale of an attorney's annualized sales skyrocketing to a hefty $3.5 million, and learn from a firm's transformation journey soaring from operating losses to hefty profits. Witness an 11-step...