Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

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If you're a solo or small law firm owner who feels overworked, time-starved, or stuck at your current level, this podcast is for you. On Great Practice. Great Life.® you will hear from successful firm owners who have increased income, reduced stress, and built profitable, sustainable practices. Hosted by Steve Riley, a former trial attorney and law firm coach for more than 20 years, the show dives into real conversations about law firm growth, leadership, and profitability. You will learn how to grow a firm that runs smoothly, from marketing and hiring to operations and culture, so you are not the bottleneck in your own business. Each episode delivers practical, lawyer-specific strategies you can use right away to improve your law practice management, boost firm performance, and create more time for the life you actually want. Follow the show and start building your own great practice and great life. Popular topics include: * Attorney success & personal growth * How to grow a law firm sustainably * Law firm business strategy & leadership * Law firm culture, hiring, and team development * Law firm management, operations, and workflow design * Law firm marketing & client experience * Law firm profitability & financial performance * Attorney work life balance

  1. 2d ago

    When Success Becomes a Trap for Law Firm Owners with Jennie Bretschneider | Ep 193

    From the outside, Jennie Bretschneider's law firm looked like a success. Revenue was climbing, new clients kept coming, and her reputation in the community continued to grow. Behind the scenes, it was a different story. Working 80-hour weeks with no systems, no team, and no clear path forward, Jennie found herself trapped by the very practice she had worked so hard to build. In this episode, she joins Steve Riley to share how she broke free by learning to build a team, document her systems, and lead her law firm instead of carrying it alone. The core lesson: success isn't measured by how much you can handle yourself. The attorneys who build lasting, profitable firms are the ones who increase their capacity, empower their teams, and create a practice that supports both their business and their life. Ready for your own Gut Check? If you heard Jennie's story and thought, "That sounds a little too familiar," I want to invite you to take a simple next step. Schedule a free Law Practice Gut Check call with one of our team members. We'll walk you through the same core areas we talked about in the session Jennie attended three years ago: your time, your money, your team, your systems, and whether you own the practice or the practice owns you. You do not have to figure it out alone. Sometimes the first step is just getting honest about where you are. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why successful attorneys often become victims of the "success trap" and how to recognize it before burnout takes over. How building the right team creates capacity, allowing you to grow your law firm without carrying every responsibility yourself. The systems every growing law firm needs to stop relying on the owner's memory and make delegation possible. Why thinking like an athlete instead of a workaholic changes how you approach coaching, leadership, and long-term growth. How investing in your health and personal life can make you a stronger law firm owner—not a less productive one. ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Jennie Bretschneider https://www.daviswillsandtrusts.com/jennie-brets Davis Wills & Trusts PC daviswillsandtrusts.com  Schedule Your Free Law Practice Gut Check Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ Team Leader Certification Program https://atticusadvantage.com/law-firm-team-leader-certification Intake Mastery workshop  https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/intake-mastery-workshop/ My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    When Success Becomes a Trap for Law Firm Owners with Jennie Bretschneider | Ep 193

  2. Jul 13

    From Lawyer to Law Firm Owner with Jordan Ostroff

    Starting a law firm is one of the biggest decisions an attorney can make, but the real skill isn't deciding to open your own practice. It's knowing how to make that decision, and every one after it, without losing sight of the life you actually want. In this episode, Steve Riley sits down with attorney, entrepreneur, and Atticus Practice Advisor Jordan Ostroff to unpack his framework for making hard decisions with confidence. Jordan shares the moment his wife's pregnancy announcement collided with $200,000 in firm debt, and how it pushed him to cut his marketing budget to almost zero just to get time back with his newborn son. He lays out a four part approach to high stakes decisions, including a Harvard study showing people are often happier when they can't change their minds, and explains why he wrote his own obituary to figure out what actually mattered. If you've ever wondered whether you're building a business that serves your life, or a job that owns you, this conversation will challenge the way you think about both success and the decisions that get you there. ____________ In this episode, you will hear: How to stop building your law firm around someone else's definition of success. A practical framework for making big business decisions with more confidence and less second-guessing. Why most decisions don't deserve your time, and which ones actually shape your future. How to transition from being a busy attorney to becoming the owner of a business that supports your life. Simple ways to test major decisions before making commitments you can't easily undo. ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Jordan Ostroff, Practice Advisor & Attorney https://atticusadvantage.com/team/jordan-ostroff/ Podcast: From Esq. to Owner https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast-esq-to-owner/ Harvard Study: Decisions and Revisions: The Affective Forecasting of Changeable Outcomes https://dtg.sites.fas.harvard.edu/Gilber%20t%26%20Ebert%20%28DECISIONS%20%26%20REVISIONS%29.pdf Ep 99: Do Happy Lawyers Make More Money? with Kevin Snyder https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/do-happy-lawyers-make-more-money-with-kevin-snyder/ Kevin's Happiness Scorecard https://atticusadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Scorecard-Happiness-Advantage.pdf Book: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Dan Pink https://a.co/d/0f2zyqy1 My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup Atticus Summit https://atticussummit.com/ Listen to From Esq. to Owner Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrh5y6Kzkyb3qfxys1KV_cl8u7BGooZKe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leid-back-life-loving-entrepreneurship-and/id1782958064 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7L8yJ0rRL66Nrjfe5uX418 ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    From Lawyer to Law Firm Owner with Jordan Ostroff

  3. Jul 6

    The Mid-Year Goal Check Every Busy Lawyer Needs

    The goals you set at the beginning of the year didn't disappear. They just got buried beneath client demands, constant interruptions, unexpected challenges, and the daily realities of running a law firm. In this episode, Steve Riley offers a practical mid-year reset for attorneys who feel like they've lost momentum. Using memorable stories, simple frameworks, and actionable coaching, Steve explains why achieving your biggest goals isn't about working harder. It's about protecting your time, focusing your energy, and making room for what matters most. Whether you're ahead of schedule or wondering where the last six months went, this episode will help you clear the mental clutter, refocus your priorities, and build a plan that puts your goals back in sight. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why most attorneys have a goal-protecting problem, not a goal-setting problem The four hidden forces quietly pulling you away from your biggest goals How "100 busy Tuesdays" can derail an entire year without you noticing A simple framework for deciding whether to keep, adjust, or release your goals Practical strategies to protect your time, focus, and momentum for the rest of the year ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Steve Riley, Attorney, Shareholder, & Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/steve-riley  Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com Worksheet: Mid-Year Rearview Mirror Check worksheet https://atticusadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mid-Year-Steering-Check-Fillable-FINAL.pdf 2026 Goal Setting for Lawyers Part 1: Why Your Plan Gets Hijacked https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/2026-goal-setting-why-your-plan-gets-hijacked 2026 Goal Setting for Lawyers Part 2: Design Your Lane and Stay Focused https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/2026-goal-setting-lawyers-part-2-design-your-lane-stay-focused Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    The Mid-Year Goal Check Every Busy Lawyer Needs

  4. Jun 29

    How to Get Lawyers Who Hate You to Send You Business

    Some of the best referrals Steve Riley ever received came from the last place most attorneys think to look: opposing counsel. In this solo episode, Steve shares a simple but powerful strategy for turning professional adversaries into long-term referral sources. Through the story of a high-stakes real estate negotiation and an opposing attorney named Richard, Steve reveals how professionalism, emotional intelligence, and intentional relationship-building can create opportunities long after a case is closed. The core lesson: professionalism is profitable. The lawyers who know how to identify worthwhile adversaries, build trust during difficult matters, and stay connected afterward often unlock a referral pipeline that most attorneys never even see. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why opposing counsel may be one of the most overlooked referral sources in your practice The "Worthwhile Adversary Test" and how to identify relationships worth investing in What it means to be a "class act" while still being a strong advocate for your client How emotional intelligence helps resolve matters faster and strengthens professional relationships Why the end of a case is often the beginning of a future referral relationship ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Steve Riley, Attorney, Shareholder, & Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/steve-riley/  Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching Rivals into Referrals 1-Page Cheat Sheet  Email: steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Virtual Workshop https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ ($500 off with code: GPGL500) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    How to Get Lawyers Who Hate You to Send You Business

  5. Jun 22

    AI Is Not Your Lawyer: Protecting Client Privilege with Kent Berk

    Steve Riley sits down with attorney Kent Berk this week, on Great Practice, Great Life, to unpack a case every lawyer needs to understand: United States v. Heppner. A former CEO who used a free Claude account to draft thirty-one documents before he was indicted, and prosecutors seized every one of them. The judge ruled none of it was privileged because no attorney directed the work. The bigger lesson extends far beyond one criminal case. Clients are already using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI tools to research legal issues, draft timelines, summarize facts, and develop strategies, often without telling their attorneys. Kent and Steve explain why that creates new risks for attorney-client privilege, confidentiality, discoverability, and even the quality of evidence in a case. Whether you run a solo practice or a growing firm, this episode offers a roadmap for addressing AI with clients before a preventable mistake becomes a costly problem. The message is clear: AI is here to stay, but legal judgment, privilege, and client trust still require a lawyer. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: How the United States v. Heppner decision stripped privilege from documents created in a free AI account Why attorney-client privilege does not automatically extend AI tools The hidden risk of clients using AI before, during, and after they hire counsel What attorneys should add to intake processes, engagement letters, and firm AI policies Why AI can assist legal work but can never replace attorney judgment ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Kent Berk https://berklawgroup.com/team/kent-berk/ Berk Law Group https://berklawgroup.com/ Berk Law Group AI Tip Sheet https://berklawgroup.com/tools/ai-client-tipsheet/ Kent's Previous Episode Ep 160 From Burnout to 200 Days Off https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/from-burnout-to-200-days-off-kent-berk/ The Summit https://atticussummit.com/ Grow Your Law Practice with AI https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/grow-your-law-practice-with-ai/ United States v. Heppner Case  https://harvardlawreview.org/blog/2026/03/united-states-v-heppner/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    AI Is Not Your Lawyer: Protecting Client Privilege with Kent Berk

  6. Jun 15

    What Are You Tolerating? How Attorneys Can Reduce Overwhelm with Mark Powers | Ep 188

    Most attorneys don't lack ambition. They're drowning in small, unresolved issues that quietly drain their energy, focus, and peace of mind. The overflowing inbox. The postponed difficult conversation. The underperforming team member. The health goals that never happen. Individually they seem minor, but together they create constant overwhelm. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley talks with Mark Powers, founder of Atticus, about a powerful yet simple solution: eliminating your "tolerations." Discover why overwhelm comes less from having too much to do and more from tolerating things below your standards, and learn practical ways to remove hidden drains so you can regain clarity, energy, and control. If you're a driven attorney who feels stuck or overwhelmed despite working hard, this episode shows you how removing what's draining you is often the fastest path to a great practice and a great life. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: A clear way to identify the hidden tolerations draining your practice and personal life Why naming a problem is often the most powerful first step Practical strategies to eliminate what's weighing you down The powerful connection between raising your standards and increasing your success When to eliminate, delegate, or consciously accept a toleration ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Mark Powers, President, Shareholder, & Practice Advisor https://atticusadvantage.com/team/mark-powers Law Firm Coaching https://atticusadvantage.com/coaching My Great Life Focus https://mygreatlifefocus.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Summit https://atticussummit.com Other episodes featuring Mark Powers:  Success Strategies & Succession Planning with Mark Powers https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/success-strategies-succession-planning-with-mark-powers How You Can Make More Money by Taking Additional Time Off with Mark Powers https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/how-you-can-make-more-money-by-taking-additional-time-off-with-mark-powers The Bonus Years: Health, Longevity, and Creating a Life You Love https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/the-bonus-years-health-longevity-and-creating-a-life-you-love Effective Marketing for Lawyers: A Blueprint for Growth https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/turning-referral-marketing-into-a-business-growth-machine-firm-with-mark-powers-and-shawn-mcnalis ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    What Are You Tolerating? How Attorneys Can Reduce Overwhelm with Mark Powers | Ep 188

  7. Jun 8

    Three Rules Every High-Performing Team Needs with Scott Pioli, Part 2

    A law firm's culture is not built by slogans on the wall. It is built by the standards people live every day. Scott Pioli built championship teams around three deceptively simple rules: be on time, pay attention, and work hard. In Part 2 of this conversation, Steve Riley and Scott unpack why those rules matter more than any mission statement, and why living them consistently is harder than it sounds. Drawing on decades inside elite NFL organizations, Scott shows how small behaviors reveal the real culture of a team long before the pressure is on. Along the way, he shares lessons from Bill Belichick, Bill Parcells, Al Davis, Tom Brady, and others who shaped how he thinks about performance, accountability, and leadership. For law firm owners and attorneys, this episode is a reminder that great teams are not built by talent alone. They are built through standards, role clarity, coachability, and the daily discipline to do the work the right way. Get this one right, and everything else gets easier. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Scott Pioli's three simple rules for building high-performing teams Why being on time communicates reliability, respect, and readiness How paying attention changes the way leaders listen, coach, and make decisions Why the work lawyers do when no one is watching defines the culture of the whole firm How "do your job" reduces friction and strengthens team performance Why role clarity, coachability, and humility matter in elite cultures ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Scott Pioli https://www.nfl.com/author/scott-pioli Part 1: Why Work Ethic Isn't Enough with Scott Pioli  https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/why-work-ethic-isnt-enough-scott-pioli-part-1 NFL Films Presents: Remembering a Special Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SF6N8TzNA NFL Do Your Job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeNYQaS3rZI Matthew Spencer https://www.meyer-spencer.com Schedule a Free Discovery Call with Atticus https://atticusadvantage.com/schedule Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    Three Rules Every High-Performing Team Needs with Scott Pioli, Part 2

  8. Jun 1

    Work Ethic vs Work Habits: The NFL Executive's Secret to Building Winning Teams with Scott Pioli

    Most lawyers are not lazy. They are overloaded. Most lawyers are not afraid of hard work. They stay late, care deeply about clients, and push themselves constantly. But eventually many firm owners hit a frustrating reality: despite all the effort, they still feel stuck. Lots of motion. Not enough progress. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Scott Pioli, three-time Super Bowl executive and former Patriots VP of Player Personnel, to explore what separates people who simply work hard from those who consistently perform at an elite level. After decades building championship teams alongside Bill Belichick, Scott learned something most professionals miss: sustainable success does not come from grinding harder. It comes from developing better habits, better preparation, better feedback systems, and a clearer understanding of what actually drives performance. Throughout the conversation, Scott shares the work habits and mindset shifts that shaped his career, the humility required to keep improving, and why high performing cultures are often "uncomfortably demanding." Steve and Scott also unpack the role of friction, accountability, and honest feedback in personal growth, leadership, and law firm success. If you feel exhausted despite working hard, this episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, leadership, and law firm growth and help you build a more intentional path to high performance. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: The critical difference between work ethic and work habits The preparation systems Scott used while building championship NFL teams How prioritization separates elite performers from overwhelmed professionals Why self-awareness and humility are essential to growth Scott's unusual color-coding and note-taking system for retaining information What "uncomfortably demanding" leadership actually means How friction and disagreement can improve performance instead of damaging teams Why elite cultures are built intentionally, not accidentally ___________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. ___________ Supporting Resources: Scott Pioli https://www.nfl.com/author/scott-pioli NFL Films Presents: Remembering a Special Championship https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-SF6N8TzNA Matthew Spencer https://www.meyer-spencer.com Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup The Path to a Great Practice & Great Life Workshop https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-path-to-a-great-practice-great-life/ (discount code: GPGL500) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.

    Work Ethic vs Work Habits: The NFL Executive's Secret to Building Winning Teams with Scott Pioli
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If you're a solo or small law firm owner who feels overworked, time-starved, or stuck at your current level, this podcast is for you. On Great Practice. Great Life.® you will hear from successful firm owners who have increased income, reduced stress, and built profitable, sustainable practices. Hosted by Steve Riley, a former trial attorney and law firm coach for more than 20 years, the show dives into real conversations about law firm growth, leadership, and profitability. You will learn how to grow a firm that runs smoothly, from marketing and hiring to operations and culture, so you are not the bottleneck in your own business. Each episode delivers practical, lawyer-specific strategies you can use right away to improve your law practice management, boost firm performance, and create more time for the life you actually want. Follow the show and start building your own great practice and great life. Popular topics include: * Attorney success & personal growth * How to grow a law firm sustainably * Law firm business strategy & leadership * Law firm culture, hiring, and team development * Law firm management, operations, and workflow design * Law firm marketing & client experience * Law firm profitability & financial performance * Attorney work life balance

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