The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Melissa Shanahan
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast Podcast

The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal lives. Tune in each week to join the community of law firm owners who are committed to taking their businesses from where they are now to where they want to be.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    #276: Stop Tolerating Mediocrity in Your Law Firm Team

    Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of your law firm's growth on your shoulders alone? As overachievers, it's easy to fall into the trap of trying to make things happen by sheer force of will. But the truth is, to achieve your ambitious goals, you need a team that can rise to the challenge.    Tune in this week as Melissa shares why law firm owners end up with mismatched teams, and what you can do to course-correct. You’ll learn the importance of articulating your vision, setting clear standards, and gaining team buy-in so you can build a team that matches where you’re taking your law firm.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/276

    32 min

  2. 17 SEPT

    #275: Optimize Your Conversion Rate: Make the Most of Your Leads

    Do you feel like you should be generating more revenue from the leads your marketing efforts are currently bringing in? If you're pouring money into marketing but seeing minimal results, this episode is for you. As a law firm owner, conversion rates are a critical metric to track and understand if you want to get the most out of your marketing spend.    In this episode, Melissa digs into what a conversion rate is and how improving it can massively increase your firm's revenue without needing to spend more on marketing. Tune in to understand how to calculate your firm's conversion rate, identify the common barriers to tracking and improving conversion, and implement practical strategies to optimize your intake process.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/275

    39 min

  3. 10 SEPT

    #274: Get Under the Hood of Your Business: Law Firm Financial Reporting

    While finance management can feel intimidating, the great news is that consistent financial reporting isn’t rocket science. There’s just a little organization to get squared away upfront, which will make you the most empowered, responsible business owner you can be. If you need a clear plan for creating a consistent financial reporting system, this episode is for you.   Listen in as Melissa shares the four key numbers every law firm owner needs to know, the cadence at which you should be reviewing these numbers, and why having a blueprint for your firm’s financial reports is critical for long-term success.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/274

    33 min

  4. 3 SEPT

    #273: Get Off the Bike and In the Car to Drive Law Firm Growth

    Are you pedaling furiously on the bike of your law firm, working harder and harder but not getting very far? Making the transition from "bike" to "car" means leveraging the tools, systems, and people around you to accelerate your progress and create momentum, rather than grinding away and doing everything yourself. While it can feel scary to let go of control, the payoffs in terms of growth, sustainability, and quality of life are immense.   Join Melissa on this episode as she explores the powerful analogy of getting off the bike and into the car when it comes to running your law firm. She shares concrete strategies for delegation, constraining your focus, and stepping into a leadership role, and how this allows you to set yourself up for sustained growth, rather than short bursts of progress that end up being followed by burnout.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/273

    33 min

  5. 27 AUG

    #272: Little M Mentoring: Accelerate Your Team’s Growth

    As a law firm owner, you have the opportunity to be a mentor for the people on your team. But what does effective mentoring actually look like in practice? This week, Melissa outlines the best kind of mentoring you can offer your team, what it means to get them on the same page and take on what matters most to you, and how this can drastically shape the culture of your company.   Join Melissa as she explores the concept of “capital M mentoring” and “little m mentoring” and their differences. You’ll learn how “little m mentoring” gets your whole firm working in a way that has your stamp of approval, examples of how you can incorporate more of it into your firm’s culture, and the long-term impact of up-leveling your mentoring game.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/272

    16 min

  6. 20 AUG

    #271: The Benefits of Setting Personal Goals as a Team

    When you are mentally, physically, and emotionally strong, it lends itself to success in all areas of your life. Setting personal goals alongside your business goals is a powerful way to show up as your best self. But too often, Melissa sees law firm owners and their teams neglecting their personal development in the pursuit of professional achievement.   In this episode, Melissa shares an inspiring team initiative you can borrow to create or strengthen the culture of making progress, and the remarkable impact this has had on Velocity Work’s team in just one month. Tune in to discover the simple yet intentional process Melissa uses to help every team member set a meaningful personal goal and stay accountable to it.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/271

    13 min

  7. 13 AUG

    #270: The Characteristics of Greatness: Insights from a Legendary Coach

    What does it take to cultivate the mindset of a champion who realizes their biggest dreams? As a law firm owner, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and lose sight of the bigger vision. If you feel disconnected from your purpose, you’re in luck because on this episode, Melissa shares key takeaways from an inspiring talk by Bob Bowman, the longtime coach of Michael Phelps, on the characteristics of champions.   Tune in to hear an overview of the six characteristics of champions and how these principles can be applied to you as a law firm owner. You’ll learn why having a compelling dream is critical, how to create a plan to achieve it, and the importance of focusing on the process over outcomes.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/270

    38 min

  8. 6 AUG

    #269: A Simple Billing Tweak for Boosting Your Firm's Cash Flow with Eileen Kendall

    Billing monthly is the norm for most law firm owners, and it's probably working just fine for you and your clients, so why would you do it differently? This is what Eileen Kendall from Kendall Law believed… until she realized that a simple billing switch could change the game for her firm’s cash flow.   Eileen Kendall is back this week to share how billing twice a month has helped stabilize her firm’s cash flow, especially as she’s gone through a period of rapid growth from $300K to $900K per year. Listen in to discover how you can improve your firm's financial health and create more breathing room in your schedule with a simple billing tweak.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/269

    29 min
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal lives. Tune in each week to join the community of law firm owners who are committed to taking their businesses from where they are now to where they want to be.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Shanahan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    280
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Velocity Work
  • Show Website
    The Law Firm Owner Podcast

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