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Welcome to the one and only podcast that's more thrilling than a last-minute court adjournment, 'The Successful Barrister! The podcast discusses marketing, management, and life skills for lawyers, which probably won't get you disbarred.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 81 - AI Search: What You Need to Know as a Law Firm

    Did you know Google is obsolete? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry break down what you need to know about AI Search as a law firm. Hear why Google Search is changing so much, how to focus on AI citations as your new marketing objective, how to make your website AI-friendly, why recognition & awards are even more important now, and why you should avoid vague marketing language. Diana’s on Part 7 of the outline, and Marc’s making up words.  Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com to get your AI Checklist.

    37 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Ep. 80 - How to Transform Your Intake Team as a Law Firm

    Did you know your intake team can make more money for you than your attorneys? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry reveal how to transform your intake team as a law firm. Hear how to standardize your intake process as a law firm, how to leverage technology correctly during the intake process, how to develop ongoing sales & intake training, what you can learn from looking at your intake numbers, and the value of decision trees in your law firm. Let’s bundle up and watch The Wolf of Wall Street.  Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com

    47 min

  3. 27 JAN

    Ep. 79 - Tech Tools We Can’t Live without as a Law Firm

    Did you know deciding which tech tool to use is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry showcase the tech tools they can’t live without as a law firm. Hear how to decide which tech tools to implement in your law firm, whether you should use AI agents as a law firm, the essential client communication platforms, how Marc Whitehead & Associates navigates complex medical records, and how Foundation AI has made them more efficient when it comes to mail. Settle this for us: does pineapple belong on pizza? Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com to suggest topic ideas for future episodes.

    39 min

  4. 19 JAN

    Ep. 78 - How to Build a Diversified Marketing Portfolio as a Law Firm

    Did you know building a diversified marketing portfolio is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry break down how to build a diversified marketing portfolio as a law firm. Hear why diversification matters in your marketing mix, an overview of their current marketing mix, the importance of defining marketing campaign goals & timelines, when to cut losing marketing campaigns in your law firm, and how to audit your marketing mix as a law firm. Should we just drop everything and go back to the Yellow Pages? Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com to get a copy of his marketing plan.

    45 min

  5. 12 JAN

    Ep. 77 - How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability in Your Law Firm

    Did you know teaching your team accountability is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share the 3 habits that make or break leaders in your law firm from the hit book How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability by Michael Timms. Hear Marc’s approach to onboarding new employees, why engagement alone doesn’t guarantee results, how to welcome feedback as a leader in your law firm, the items you should automate in your law firm, and the difference between excuses & explanations. Did you know this podcast episode description can fit on a t-shirt? Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com to suggest topic ideas for future episodes.

    46 min

  6. 6 JAN

    Ep. 76 - Retrial: A Free Marketing Plan for 2026

    Happy New Year! In the spirit of the season, Marc has a gift for you in today’s mini-episode: a free copy of his marketing plan. He has presented his plan to lawyers across the country. Some key points from this episode: -Are lawyers too focused on being profitable? Marc believes this is the wrong framing. Lawyers have an ethical duty to be wildly profitable – to help the most people and give them the best service.  -Marc gives an outline of the marketing strategies covered in his plan – from intakes to referrals.  -To get a copy of the marketing plan, email Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com

    8 min

  7. 29/12/2025

    Ep. 75 - Retrial: Using The 4-Hour Workweek to Create Your Lifestyle Law Firm

    Happy Holidays! Enjoy this special holiday message & gift from Marc. Did you know you can work 4 hours/week and still make a ton of money? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk the key lessons from the iconic bestseller The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss - and apply them to creating your lifestyle law firm. Hear whether a 4-hour workweek is actually achievable, how to apply the DEAL framework to your lifestyle law firm (Define, Eliminate, Automate, Liberate), how to fire low-value clients & employees, whether you can take a sabbatical as a lawyer, and how to build a think day into your weekly schedule. We hope you love this episode more than Diana loves this book. Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com

    50 min

  8. 23/12/2025

    Ep. 74 - Die with Zero: Maximizing Your Life as a Lawyer

    Did you know dying with zero is the goal? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk lessons on lifestyle & law from the hit book Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. Hear how to find a task to delegate, how to design your lifestyle law firm, how to audit your firm for sellability, why you should schedule a postponed experience, and why money is a resource meant to be used. Who’s joining Marc for Machu Picchu?! Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com, Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com, and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com

    33 min
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Welcome to the one and only podcast that's more thrilling than a last-minute court adjournment, 'The Successful Barrister! The podcast discusses marketing, management, and life skills for lawyers, which probably won't get you disbarred.

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    $uccessful Barrister
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
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    Explicit
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