Like many lawyers, Donna found herself questioning whether she wanted to remain a practising lawyer and decided to pivot her career.  In this episode we discuss how we can use a legal career as a springboard to other pursuits and just how versatile it can be.  At the end of our conversation, I reference our Side Hustles for Lawyers episode, which you can find here https://www.buzzsprout.com/1781685/10187664 More about Donna:  Donna has 16 years public sector experience, including her last...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their legal business without burning out!   In this interview, Ange and I discuss:  Her journey from corporate M&A and telecoms lawyer to training in hypnotism and moving into the coaching and mentoring space for entrepreneurs. Why the problem identifying mindset is different to problem solving and how we lawyerpreneurs can switch between these. Tips on client attraction and retention for lawyers. Feel free to connect with Ange...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   In this 2-way interview, Darren and I discuss:  What Client Listening is and why it's especially important for self-employed lawyers and consultants and not only for large firmsWhat clients really think about lawyers and how they'd like them to be less "lawyer-ish"How being an Authentic Lawyer plays into client satisfaction levels; and What Darren really thinks about my book! Feel free to connect...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!  This episode was recorded right before the launch of The Authentic Lawyer book on 21st May 2022 and to celebrate I share with you a section of the book on goals and plans and their importance inside our businesses.  You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/3sOb47E "A must-read!" Hannah is a fine example of how to embrace being your true authentic self in the workplace. Hannah is one of a...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   In this episode, I'm talking about potential "side hustles" you might have as a legal professional that you may not be making the most of plus, what comes up when you put your name into google?!   This podcast is for you if you're:  a self-employed consultant/freelance solicitor a sole practitioner a legal business owner a lawyer who wants to explore self-employment in your future  We explore...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   In this episode, I share with you some ideas about Christmas Business Development activities.  I hope you find some of these ideas useful and of course, I'd love to read them, feel free to drop me a message on Linkedin!  This podcast is for you if you're:  a self-employed consultant/freelance solicitor a sole practitioner a legal business owner a lawyer who wants to explore self-employment in...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   In this episode Michael and I discuss:  How his experience as an in house lawyer buying legal services led to the creation of Carbon Law Partners after realising just how broken the old system was; We discussed Carbon's founding principles of equity share, excellence in service and legacy for the future; Hear more about the brand new Bamboo platform and how so far there has been little thought...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   In this episode:   If you only had 6 months left, would you do what you're doing now? I share some parts of my journey over the past 10 years and why I'm passionate about helping lawyers create the businesses they want. How you can design the future you want to have and control your business rather than it controlling you. In the episode I mention a visualisation exercise I'd love you to try,...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   In this episode Lindsay and I discuss:  Why he created Aria Grace and how the firm is breaking the mould  Their aim to look after lawyers, clients and society as one ecosystem How traditional model law firms pay lawyers 25% of the fee, and Aria Grace pays 90% to their lawyers A tree is planted for every deal completed AND ALL profits go to charity (yes you heard that right)Aria Grace Law was...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   This podcast is for you if you're:  a self-employed consultant/freelance solicitor a sole practitioner a legal business owner a lawyer who wants to explore self-employment in your future We will explore the challenges, pitfalls, highs and lows of starting, running and owning your own legal business with guest experts and interviews.  In this episode we explore:   What issues lawyers face in...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!   This podcast is for you if you're:  a self-employed consultant/freelance solicitor a sole practitioner a legal business owner a lawyer who wants to explore self-employment in your future We will explore the challenges, pitfalls, highs and lows of starting, running and owning your own legal business with guest experts and interviews.  In this Episode we explore:   Why Confidence is holding...

This is the podcast for lawyers who want to grow and scale their business without burning out!  In This Introductory  Episode: We will discuss who this podcast is for and topics will we will explore throughout the series.  This podcast is for you if you're:  a self-employed consultant/freelance solicitor a sole practitioner a legal business owner a lawyer who wants to explore self-employment in your future  We will explore the challenges, pitfalls, highs and lows of starting, running and...