The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill Michael Mogill

In today's challenging economic landscape, leading a law firm requires more than just strategic acumen — it demands heart, resilience, and a deep commitment to cultivating a culture of gratitude.

Crisp Founder & CEO Michael Mogill returns in this AMMA edition of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast to share his invaluable insights on how to keep your team motivated and appreciative, even when times are tough.

Join him and learn:

The importance of transparency and vulnerability in leadership

Actionable strategies for fostering continuous recognition and appreciation within your firm

How to transform your team’s entitled attitudes into engaged commitment



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Show Notes:

03:45 – Why you’d be foolish to miss the Game Changers Summit
06:51 – How to cultivate gratitude amongst your team during tough times
08:27 – Why leading with clarity is critical during trying times
10:51 – How to determine who’s really in the foxhole with you
12:02 – How to incorporate meaningful gratitude on a frequent basis
14:07 – Why showing your thanks doesn’t have to break the bank
16:30 – The difference between demanding gratitude and fostering appreciation
18:43 – How to make your team more grateful
21:39 – What happens when you give and expect thanks

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Links & Resources

The 2024 Invitation-Only Game Changers Summit

Bonusly

Slack


Nick Saban 


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include: David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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What if you could transform your small-town law practice into a legal powerhouse, dominating a highly competitive market and redefining client service standards?

David Laborde and Digger Earles have done just that.

By embracing relentless reinvestment, mastering the art of delegation, and leveraging innovative marketing strategies — including partnerships with NFL stars — they’ve built a legal empire from the ground up. Their journey from rural Louisiana roots to becoming legal titans is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, David and Digger join Michael Mogill to discuss:

How to scale your law firm while maintaining an unparalleled client experience

The importance of community-centric values

Why betting on yourself is the ultimate key to success



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Show Notes:

02:14 – David Laborde & Digger Earle’s humble beginnings in rural Louisiana
03:14 – The Laborde Earles family dynamic
04:40 – The non-traditional route to entering the practice of law
06:41 – The catalytic case that sparked a transformational partnership
07:52 – How to develop a trusting and respectful relationship as co-owners
11:44 – Lessons learned and mistakes made in the early years of Laborde Earles
13:51 – Why investments in yourself offer the greatest guaranteed ROI
15:24 – Laborde Earles’s evolution of marketing innovation
18:42 – Balancing family commitments with building a business
21:10 – How to craft a client-centric brand and differentiate from larger advertisers
23:32 – How to scale your law firm by delegating and systematizing client experience
26:13 – Laborde Earles’s core values
29:36 – The All Sevens marketing campaign
31:51 – Partnering with NFL teams and players
33:33 – Becoming hometown heroes and building a culture that gives back to the community
36:34 – The future of Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
38:45 – A day in the life of David Laborde & Digger Earles
41:19 – What being a game changer means to David Laborde and Digger Earles 


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Links & Resources

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers

BP Oil Spill


You Can’t Teach Hungry by John Morgan

Litify


New Orleans Saints 


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include: David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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The real game changers aren’t just the ones who talk a good game — they’re the ones who take decisive action and make a tangible impact in their communities and with their clients.

If your team isn’t genuinely committed to doing the right thing every single time…

you’re on a fast track to mediocrity and missed opportunities.

Eric Chaffin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Chaffin Luhana, knows this all too well. 

His firm has achieved over $1B in verdicts and settlements because they live and breathe their motto, “Doing Good By Doing Right.” 

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Eric and Michael Mogill sit down to discuss:

The origin and power of the firm’s guiding principle

The critical need for a team that fully embraces and believes in your firm’s vision

Why empathy is the secret weapon that separates great trial attorneys from the merely good ones



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Show Notes:

02:35 – Eric Chaffin's Early Life and Influences
03:16 – Overcoming Trauma and Finding Purpose
04:46 – Educational Journey and Early Career
05:12 – Lessons from Running a Pizza Shop
06:21 – Law School and Early Legal Career
08:10 – Corporate Defense to Federal Prosecutor
11:58 – Starting a Law Firm with Aligned Values
16:53 – A Call for Compassion
17:45 – The Lure of Mass Torts
19:33 – Client Experience Focus
22:12 – Community Engagement
24:05 – Endurance Sports Journey
29:34 – Defining Success and Overcoming Challenges
31:26 – Future of the Legal Profession
33:13 – What Being a Game Changer Means to Eric Chaffin


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Links & Resources

West Virginia University

Chaffin Luhana, LLP

Crisp

Najee Harris

Black Lives Matter

MeToo Movement


The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz


Giftology by John Ruhlin

Ironman Triathlon


Peloton 


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include: David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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In this cutthroat legal market, relying on a single way to get new clients, such as referrals or pay-per-client advertising, won't cut it. 

Firms that dominate their market have mastered the art of brand differentiation and community presence. 

If you want your practice to become the obvious choice for clients in need, you have to have a robust marketing strategy that consistently puts your law firm’s name in front of your ideal clients.

In Episode 271 of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill delve into the essence of how you can build a bullet-proof brand. 

If you're not actively setting your firm apart, you're not just blending in — you're fading into obscurity.

Tune in to learn how to make your brand unforgettable.


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Show Notes:

02:52 – How to get your question answered on an episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast
04:13 – How to create a brand identity that stands out from the competition
07:12 – How to craft a unique value proposition to connect with your ideal clients
10:15 – How to build a client-service-focused brand identity
12:38 – How to create content that showcases your commitment to your clients and community
14:30 – How to build a personal brand and establish yourself as a legal thought leader
17:06 – Why you will never become an authority overnight

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Links & Resources


The Game Changing Attorney by Michael Mogill

LinkedIn

Taylor Swift

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Timothée Chalamet

Timothée Chalamet’s YouTube Channel (@ModdedController360)

Joe Fried

David Craig


After the Crash Podcast 


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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What if you could consistently predict trial outcomes and secure life-changing verdicts for your clients? 

Sean Claggett has cracked the code. 

By focusing intensely on a few key cases and harnessing the power of big data and focus groups, he’s transformed the trial landscape, winning multiple eight-figure verdicts. 

It’s a formula with a proven record of success — allowing them to win multiple eight-figure and life-changing cases for Sean’s clients.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Sean and Michael Mogill discuss:

The next-level methods to leverage big data for predictable trial verdicts and settlements

The critical importance of leading by example to cultivate an elite trial team

The meticulous preparation tactics that set the most successful trial attorneys apart


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Show Notes:

02:20 – Sean Claggett's Journey to Becoming a Lawyer
05:53 – Growing Up and Moving to Vegas
09:03 – The Vegas Community and Its Resilience
11:17 – Leadership and Work Ethic in Law
14:14 – The Making of a Great Trial Lawyer
19:22 – The Role of Focus Groups in Trial Preparation
23:35 – The Early Struggles and Entrepreneurial Ventures
24:40 – Discovering the System for Success
25:39 – The Turning Point: 2012 and Beyond
28:39 – The Lowe's Case: A Game Changer
29:24 – The Importance of Focus Groups
33:49 – Predicting Verdicts with Data
40:12 – The Emotional Toll of Trial Law
43:32 – The Drive to Make a Difference

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Links & Resources


Rules of the Road by Rick Friedman

David Ball on Damages: A Plaintiff’s Attorney’s Guide to Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases

Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution

Challenged Athletes Foundation

Republic Services wrongful death trial


Claggett & Sykes Law Firm 


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Imagine a world without women.

It's impossible, right? 

Women are the unsung superheroes in the office, at home, and everywhere in between. Whether it's late nights or early mornings, they relentlessly pursue the respect they deserve — and Jan Dils is leading that charge.

As the owner of the largest female-founded law firm in America, Jan is committed to changing lives with an unwavering sense of responsibility and resilience.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jan delve into:

Turning criticism into growth fuel


Why work-life balance is a myth

Scaling your impact to leave a lasting legacy




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Show Notes:

02:27 – Jan Dils’s origin story
05:03 – How Jan got thrown into the deep end, trying cases the week she graduated from law school
06:38 – What gravitated Jan towards Social Security & Disability law
08:19 – The risks and investments required to run a volume practice
09:19 – Jan’s establishment as a legal advertising trailblazer
10:34 – Creating the legendary jingle: “She won’t take no for an answer”
13:26 – Facing and overcoming sexism in the legal industry
15:18 – Why the State Supreme Court tried to disbar Jan for marketing
18:13 – How Jan Dils expanded her law firm outside of West Virginia
19:00 – Jan’s 15-hour days and the work-life balance myth
22:05 – Jan’s motivation to grow her law firm despite setbacks and sacrifices
23:33 – Facing and overcoming the greatest setback of all: a breast cancer diagnosis
24:49 – How to truly scale a law firm
27:09 – The importance of culture at Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law
29:14 – Jan’s advice to female law firm leaders
31:07 – Jan’s approach to motherhood and definition of success
33:24 – The Better Human Goal
34:08 – What being a game changer means to Jan Dils


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Links & Resources

Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law

Crisp

West Virginia

Jingle

Charleston Gazette


LSAT 


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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