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Sept. 14, 2025

Rethinking Work: Lifestyle Lawyering

Can lawyers really escape the grind and design a lifestyle practice? This week, we dig into The 4-Hour Workweek—the good, the bad, and what law firm owners can actually take from it. #LawyerMindset #worklifebalance The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 59 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer…

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Sept. 11, 2025

Cutting the Dead Weight: The Secret to Freedom in Law

Not every client—or employee—is worth keeping. Learn how eliminating low-value work can transform your law practice into a thriving lifestyle firm. #LawFirmGrowth #LawPracticeManagement The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 59 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us out on Spotify or wherever you listen to…

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Sept. 10, 2025

Work Less, Live More: Building Your Lifestyle Law Firm

What if your law firm was designed to serve your life, not the other way around? In this episode, we unpack lessons from The 4-Hour Workweek and explore how to create a practice that gives you freedom, not burnout. #LawFirmGrowth #worksmarternotharder The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister…

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Sept. 8, 2025

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

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk using The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss 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…

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Sept. 7, 2025

Don’t Let Google Burn Your Budget

Pay-per-click campaigns can be powerful—but only if done right. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and set your law firm up for marketing success. #LawyerMarketing #PayPerClick The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 58 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us out on Spotify or wherever…

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Sept. 4, 2025

Wasted Ad Spend & Lessons Learned

One bad ad setup can cost your firm tens of thousands. We’ve been there, and now we’re sharing how you can avoid those same mistakes. Tune in and protect your marketing budget. #LegalMarketing #PayPerClick The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 58 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer…

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Sept. 3, 2025

Law Firm Marketing 101: Mastering Pay-Per-Click Advertising

In today’s world, visibility is everything. Pay-per-click advertising lets even the newest firms compete with established players, if you’re willing to pay for the click. Tune in to learn how lawyers can leverage PPC effectively. #PPCAds #LegalMarketing The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 58 #owner…

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Sept. 2, 2025

PPC Ads (Pay-Per-Click) for Law Firms

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk the good, the bad, and the ugly of PPC advertising (Pay-Per-Click) as a law firm. 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…

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Aug. 31, 2025

Succession Planning for Lawyers: Securing Your Legacy

What happens to your firm when you step away? In this episode of The Successful Barrister, we unpack why succession planning is critical for long-term stability and client trust. Future-proof your practice today. #LawFirmManagement #SuccessionPlanning The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 57 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm…

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Aug. 28, 2025

Exiting Your Firm: Preparing for Succession the Right Way

Succession isn’t just an exit—it’s about building lasting value in your law firm. Discover what buyers are really looking for and how to prepare your practice for the future. #LawFirmManagement #SuccessionPlanning The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 57 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us…

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Aug. 27, 2025

Law Firm Succession Planning: Selling the Future, Not the Past

Thinking about succession planning for your firm? Buyers don’t care about last year’s revenue — they want to know your firm can keep generating business tomorrow. The future is what sells. #LawFirmGrowth #SuccessionPlanning The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 57 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister…

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Aug. 25, 2025

Succession Planning as a Law Firm

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk all things succession planning as it relates to your 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…

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Aug. 24, 2025

Stop Calendar Overload with Atomic Habits

Struggling with calendar chaos? In this episode, we dive into how James Clear’s Atomic Habits can help lawyers take control of their schedules and reclaim their time. Practical, realistic, and game-changing. #LawyerLife #timemanagement The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 55 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister…

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Aug. 21, 2025

How Small Habits Create Big Success in Law Practice

Why do bad habits stick while good ones feel so hard to maintain? James Clear argues it’s not about willpower—it’s about systems. Tune into The Successful Barrister to learn how to build habits that work for you, not against you. #TimeManagement #atomichabits The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful…

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Aug. 19, 2025

Build Better Time Management with Atomic Habits

Small changes create big results. In this episode, we break down James Clear’s first law of habit formation—making it obvious—and show how lawyers can apply it to their calendars and weekly planning. #LawyerLife #atomichabits The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 55 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer…

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Aug. 19, 2025

Using Atomic Habits to Improve Your Time Management

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 James Clear - and apply them to Marc’s busy calendar. Hear how…

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Aug. 17, 2025

What Lawyers Need to Know About TV Ads

Not all TV ads are created equal. From national cable buys to unexpected international exposure, we dive into the dos, don’ts, and the surprises of advertising your law firm on television. #LawyerMarketing #tvads The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 55 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister…

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Aug. 14, 2025

Why TV Ads Fail Without a Solid Intake System

You can spend thousands on TV ads, but if your intake team can’t handle the calls immediately—and correctly—you’re throwing money away. In this episode, we break down why intake is the real engine behind ad success. #LawFirmMarketing #LegalIntake The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 55…

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Aug. 12, 2025

Why Lawyers Shouldn’t Ignore TV Advertising

TV isn’t going anywhere—it’s just changing. In this episode of the podcast, we break down why the right strategy can make television ads one of the most effective tools in your marketing arsenal. #AttorneyMarketing #tvadvertising The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 55 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm…

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Aug. 11, 2025

TV Ads for Lawyers: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why You Should Care

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 to TV advertising for law firms - with all sorts of…

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Aug. 10, 2025

Beyond the Swag: Building Real Vendor Partnerships

Free swag is fun, but solid vendor relationships are what really move your practice forward. In this episode, we explore how to identify vendors who offer true value—and how to maintain those connections long after the conference halls are packed up. #LegalVendors #ProfessionalPartnerships The Full Episode for more insights: The…

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Aug. 7, 2025

Vendors, Not Bargains: Why Cheap Can Cost You More

When a vendor leads with price, it's often a warning sign. Learn how seasoned attorneys evaluate vendors beyond the cost and why quality, reliability, and shared values matter more than a lowball offer. #BusinessTips #VendorStrategy The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 54 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm…

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Aug. 5, 2025

How to Build Smart Vendor Relationships That Last

Too many firms get overwhelmed by lead quantity and overlook lead quality. This week, we share how to vet vendors, protect your intake department, and build sustainable growth. #LegalOperations #LawFirmIntake The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 54 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us out…

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Aug. 5, 2025

How to Build & Manage Strong Vendor Relationships

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk 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…

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