Welcome to Successful Barrister!

Episodes

Ep. 73 - How to Eliminate Burnout in Your Law Firm
Dec. 15, 2025

Ep. 73 - How to Eliminate Burnout in Your Law Firm

You should take some time off. That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry get real about burnout - and how to eliminate burnout in your law firm. Hear ...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 72 - Critical Business Skills for Success at Your Law Firm
Dec. 8, 2025

Ep. 72 - Critical Business Skills for Success at Your Law Firm

Did you know learning critical business skills is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk through the 5 critical business skills for succ...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 71 - The Summit by Atticus: What We Learned about Mindset, Relationships, and Culture from the 3 Keynote Speakers
Dec. 1, 2025

Ep. 71 - The Summit by Atticus: What We Learned about Mindset, Relati…

Did you know showing up for the 3rd day is the key to your success? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry recap their takeaways from keynote speak...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 70 - When to Hire a Marketing Director for Your Law Firm
Nov. 24, 2025

Ep. 70 - When to Hire a Marketing Director for Your Law Firm

Does Diana want to be Marc’s Marketing Director? That’s absolutely the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry reveal when it’s time to hire a Marketing Direct...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 69 - Providing Unreasonable Hospitality to Grow Your Law Firm
Nov. 17, 2025

Ep. 69 - Providing Unreasonable Hospitality to Grow Your Law Firm

Did you know unreasonable hospitality can be a competitive advantage in your law firm? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share how to offer Un...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 68 - The Marketing Flywheel: Building & Keeping Marketing Momentum in Your Law Firm
Nov. 10, 2025

Ep. 68 - The Marketing Flywheel: Building & Keeping Marketing Momentu…

Did you know answering 5 simple questions can solve all your marketing problems? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk through how to build &...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 67 - Should You Scale Your Law Firm?
Nov. 3, 2025

Ep. 67 - Should You Scale Your Law Firm?

Did you know growing your law firm isn’t always a great idea? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry debate whether it’s actually in your best inte...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 66 - Trust Lessons from the Blue Angels: High Trust Leadership for Your Law Firm
Oct. 27, 2025

Ep. 66 - Trust Lessons from the Blue Angels: High Trust Leadership fo…

Did you know you can learn everything you need to know about trust from the Blue Angels? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry take notes on trust...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 65 - How to Use AI to Improve Your Strategic Thinking as a Law Firm Leader
Oct. 20, 2025

Ep. 65 - How to Use AI to Improve Your Strategic Thinking as a Law Fi…

Did you know AI can run your law firm? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore how to use AI to improve your strategic thinking and enhance ...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 64 - How to Onboard New Hires to Become Successful at Your Law Firm
Oct. 13, 2025

Ep. 64 - How to Onboard New Hires to Become Successful at Your Law Fi…

Did you know the secret to a great hire is a successful onboarding? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share how to onboard new hires so they b...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 63 - Strategic Expansion of Your Law Firm: Branch Offices & Google Business Profile Listing (GBP)
Oct. 6, 2025

Ep. 63 - Strategic Expansion of Your Law Firm: Branch Offices & Googl…

Did you know scaling your law firm is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry detail how to grow your law firm by adding branch offices (aka s...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 62 - How to Use AI Like Mark Lanier to Become a Better Lawyer
Sept. 29, 2025

Ep. 62 - How to Use AI Like Mark Lanier to Become a Better Lawyer

Did you know Mark Lanier knows how to try a case using just AI? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry dive into Mark Lanier’s tips for using AI to...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 61 - Using Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin to Improve Leadership at Your Law Firm
Sept. 22, 2025

Ep. 61 - Using Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin to Imp…

Did you know you can teach your lawyers to act like Navy SEALs? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry prioritize the key lessons from the iconic b...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 60 - The Power of Google Reviews for Law Firms
Sept. 15, 2025

Ep. 60 - The Power of Google Reviews for Law Firms

Did you know getting a 1-star review isn’t really all that bad? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore the power of Google Reviews for law ...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 59 - Using The 4-Hour Workweek to Create Your Lifestyle Law Firm
Sept. 8, 2025

Ep. 59 - Using The 4-Hour Workweek to Create Your Lifestyle Law Firm

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 b...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 58 - PPC Ads (Pay-Per-Click) for Law Firms
Sept. 1, 2025

Ep. 58 - PPC Ads (Pay-Per-Click) for Law Firms

Did you know you can still make money on Pay-Per-Click (PPC)? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of PPC ad...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 57 - Succession Planning as a Law Firm
Aug. 25, 2025

Ep. 57 - Succession Planning as a Law Firm

Did you know your law firm might be worth nothing? That’s the - wait, what?! In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk all things succession planning as it relates to your law firm. Hear h...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 56 - Using Atomic Habits by James Clear to Improve Your Time Management
Aug. 18, 2025

Ep. 56 - Using Atomic Habits by James Clear to Improve Your Time Mana…

Did you know making new habits is easy? 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 Atomic Habits by Jam...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 55 - TV Advertising for Law Firms
Aug. 11, 2025

Ep. 55 - TV Advertising for Law Firms

Did you know TV advertising still works for law firms? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk what works and what doesn’t work when it comes t...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 54 - How to Build & Manage Strong Vendor Relationships
Aug. 4, 2025

Ep. 54 - How to Build & Manage Strong Vendor Relationships

Did you know a good vendor can manage themselves? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry recap their visit to the AAJ 2025 Annual Convention in chi...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 53 - Contingency Fees and Cash Flow Nightmares
July 29, 2025

Ep. 53 - Contingency Fees and Cash Flow Nightmares

Running a profitable law firm is one thing, but maintaining healthy cash flow is another. In this episode of The Successful Barrister , Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry dive into the numbers behind law firm management, specific...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 52 -  Lead Like a Stoic: Tools for Lawyers Under Pressure
July 22, 2025

Ep. 52 - Lead Like a Stoic: Tools for Lawyers Under Pressure

When you’re running a law firm, pressure is part of the package—but how you respond to that pressure determines your long-term success. In this episode of The Successful Barrister , Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry explore how ...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 51 - The Wealth Blueprint for Attorneys
July 15, 2025

Ep. 51 - The Wealth Blueprint for Attorneys

When you're building a legal career, it’s easy to focus on success inside the courtroom—but what about financial success outside of it? In this episode of The Successful Barrister , Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry dive into th...

Listen to the Episode
Ep. 50 - Why Lawyers Need Better Stories (and How to Tell Them)
July 8, 2025

Ep. 50 - Why Lawyers Need Better Stories (and How to Tell Them)

What do cargo planes, Star Wars, and disability law have in common? In this episode, Marc and Diana dive deep into the power of storytelling and why every lawyer needs to master it—both in the courtroom and in their marketing...

Listen to the Episode