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Ep. 97 - How Our Flywheel Is Giving Our Law Firm Momentum
June 16, 2026

Ep. 97 - How Our Flywheel Is Giving Our Law Firm Momentum

Did you know most law firms are pushing square wheels? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry reveal how their flywheel is giving their law firm mo...

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Ep. 96 - What Mark Lanier Got Right About AI
June 8, 2026

Ep. 96 - What Mark Lanier Got Right About AI

Did you know the most dangerous lawyer in the room is the one using AI? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry do a deep dive on how lawyers are ac...

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Ep. 95 - How to Stop Being the Chokepoint as a Law Firm Owner: Become a CEO Instead of a Producer
June 2, 2026

Ep. 95 - How to Stop Being the Chokepoint as a Law Firm Owner: Become…

Did you know firing yourself is one of the smartest things you can do? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk the CEO vs. Producer roles in a ...

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Ep. 94 - Primal Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: How Future Lawyers Can Use AI Smarter Instead of Fearing It
May 26, 2026

Ep. 94 - Primal Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers:…

Did you know the future lawyer is part human & part machine? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore how future lawyers can use AI smarter i...

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Ep. 93 - The Law Firm Owner Dependency Trap: How to Ensure Your Law Firm Excels without You
May 21, 2026

Ep. 93 - The Law Firm Owner Dependency Trap: How to Ensure Your Law F…

Did you know if your law firm can’t run without you, you don’t have a business - you own a job? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry discuss The ...

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Ep. 92 - Planning the Future of Your Law Firm: Succession, MSOs, and Hiring the Next Generation of Lawyers
May 14, 2026

Ep. 92 - Planning the Future of Your Law Firm: Succession, MSOs, and …

Did you know leaving your law office can make you money? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share their favorite sessions from the Fireproof Co...

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Ep. 91 - Organizational Behavior for Law Firms: Stop Confusing Activity with Results in Your Law Firm
May 7, 2026

Ep. 91 - Organizational Behavior for Law Firms: Stop Confusing Activi…

Did you know most law firm owners confuse activity with results? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore organizational behavior for law fir...

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Ep. 90 - How to Use Marketing Psychology to Make Clients Choose Your Law Firm
April 30, 2026

Ep. 90 - How to Use Marketing Psychology to Make Clients Choose Your …

Did you know you’re losing your clients to confusion, not to competitors? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry dive into marketing psychology to ...

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Ep. 89 - Why Every Law Firm Needs a Client Relations Department
April 9, 2026

Ep. 89 - Why Every Law Firm Needs a Client Relations Department

Did you know a client relations department is more important than AI? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore why every law firm needs a cli...

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Ep. 88 - The Top Marketing & Intake Reports Every Law Firm Needs to Track
March 30, 2026

Ep. 88 - The Top Marketing & Intake Reports Every Law Firm Needs to T…

Did you know your marketing & intake team can kill your best leads without anybody noticing? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry reveal the top ...

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Ep. 87 - 6 Operations Systems Every Law Firm Needs to Retain More Clients
March 23, 2026

Ep. 87 - 6 Operations Systems Every Law Firm Needs to Retain More Cli…

Did you know your clients will tell you whether your operations are working or not? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share 6 operations syste...

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Ep. 86 - Command and Control Leadership for Law Firms
March 16, 2026

Ep. 86 - Command and Control Leadership for Law Firms

Did you know command and control can make or break your law firm? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry discuss command and control leadership for...

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Ep. 85 - 5 Operations Reports You Can’t Live without in Your Law Firm
March 9, 2026

Ep. 85 - 5 Operations Reports You Can’t Live without in Your Law Firm

Did you know the right report can make you money? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry reveal the 5 operations (ops) reports you can’t live witho...

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Ep. 84 - Culture Matters More than Ever in Your Law Firm
March 2, 2026

Ep. 84 - Culture Matters More than Ever in Your Law Firm

Did you know your culture might be more important than your next AI tool? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share why culture matters more tha...

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Ep. 83 - Why Strategy Means Making Choices for Your Law Firm
Feb. 23, 2026

Ep. 83 - Why Strategy Means Making Choices for Your Law Firm

Did you know Trader Joe’s can teach you everything you need to know about running a law firm? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry discuss law fi...

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Ep. 82 - How to Get Cited by AI as a Law Firm
Feb. 16, 2026

Ep. 82 - How to Get Cited by AI as a Law Firm

Did you know getting visible in AI is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry continue their AI Search discussion by sharing how to get cited ...

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Ep. 81 - AI Search: What You Need to Know as a Law Firm
Feb. 9, 2026

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 Go...

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Ep. 80 - How to Transform Your Intake Team as a Law Firm
Feb. 2, 2026

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 ...

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Ep. 79 - Tech Tools We Can’t Live without as a Law Firm
Jan. 26, 2026

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 l...

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Ep. 78 - How to Build a Diversified Marketing Portfolio as a Law Firm
Jan. 19, 2026

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 marke...

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Ep. 77 - How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability in Your Law Firm
Jan. 12, 2026

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 you...

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Ep. 76 - Retrial: A Free Marketing Plan for 2026
Jan. 5, 2026

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...

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Ep. 75 - Retrial: Using The 4-Hour Workweek to Create Your Lifestyle Law Firm
Dec. 29, 2025

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

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...

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Ep. 74 - Die with Zero: Maximizing Your Life as a Lawyer
Dec. 22, 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...

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