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Feb. 2, 2026

How to Transform Your Intake Team as a Law Firm

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

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Feb. 1, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Bad Tech

When technology creates friction, it doesn’t stay contained to the screen. This episode breaks down how inefficient tools increase stress, shorten tempers, and drain energy from the things that actually matter. Good tech should make life easier, not send you crawling under the couch. #LawFirmOperations #LawFirmCulture

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Jan. 29, 2026

Choosing Tech Without the Noise

With so many vendors and tools competing for attention, it’s easy to feel pressure to implement everything at once. In this episode, we talk about why the best tech decisions start by going back to basics and focusing on what actually moves the needle for your practice. Not every shiny…

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Jan. 28, 2026

Rethinking Intake in a High-Volume Practice

AI intake isn’t a future concept, it’s happening right now. We break down a real example of an AI agent managing a detailed call, recognizing a repeat caller, and scheduling services seamlessly. If it works this well elsewhere, it’s worth asking what it could mean for law firms. #AIinLaw #LawFirmGrowth

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Jan. 26, 2026

Tech Tools We Can’t Live without as a Law Firm

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

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Jan. 25, 2026

You Didn’t Try It Everywhere

Trying something once isn’t trying it. Real marketing happens when ideas repeat across platforms and formats. #LawFirmMarketing #AttorneyMindset

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Jan. 22, 2026

Why One Marketing Channel Is Never Enough

Being everywhere your clients look builds credibility before the first call. TV, referrals, Google, social media, it all works together. The firms that win are the ones that show up consistently across multiple platforms. #LawFirmMarketing #LegalMarketing

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Jan. 21, 2026

Don’t Let One Channel Sink Your Firm

Just like investing, marketing requires diversification to protect against sudden changes. When law firms rely too heavily on one source of leads, they’re one algorithm change away from trouble. Smart firms spread their risk before they’re forced to. #LawFirmGrowth #LegalMarketingTips

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Jan. 19, 2026

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,…

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Jan. 18, 2026

Accountability Starts With Self-Awareness

Most leaders think they’re self-aware, but very few actually are. In this clip, we break down why accountability in a law firm starts with leaders being honest about their own shortcomings first. You can’t expect clarity and ownership from your team if you refuse to look in the mirror. #LawFirmCulture…

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Jan. 15, 2026

Clear Expectations Create Accountability

Accountability doesn’t start with discipline, it starts with definition. If your team doesn’t know what accountability looks like, they can’t live it. In this episode, we break down why defining core values is a leader’s nondelegable duty in a law firm. #LawFirmCulture #AttorneyLeadership The Full Episode for more insights: The…

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Jan. 13, 2026

Excuses vs. Explanations

An explanation isn’t about avoiding responsibility, it’s about owning the outcome and fixing it. Leaders who inspire accountability teach their teams to move from defensiveness to problem-solving. That shift alone can change the culture of a law firm. #LawFirmCulture #LeadershipInLaw The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister -…

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Jan. 12, 2026

How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability in Your Law Firm

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

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Jan. 7, 2026

Planning for a Stronger 2026

As a thank-you for an incredible 2025, we’re giving attorneys access to tools we actually use. Listen in to learn how to build a marketing plan that works before the year even starts. #LawFirmMarketing #AttorneyLife The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 76 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Retrial: A Free Marketing Plan for 2026

Marc Whitehead joins the Successful Barrister to talk his 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…

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Jan. 4, 2026

Designing a Law Firm Around Your Life

What if your law firm supported your life instead of consuming it? We discuss how Ferriss’ core concepts can help lawyers rethink productivity, delegation, and control. #LawFirmOwner #WorkLifeBalance The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 75 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us out on Spotify…

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Jan. 1, 2026

Why Firing the Wrong Clients Can Change Everything

What if working less started with letting go? In this episode of The Successful Barrister, we break down how eliminating low-value clients, distractions, and even the wrong team members can be the most liberating move you make as a lawyer. #LifestyleLawFirm #LawyerMindset The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful…

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Dec. 31, 2025

Build a Practice, Not a Prison

The 4-Hour Workweek isn’t about working four hours—it’s about designing a law firm that supports your life, not consumes it. In this episode, we break down how to build a lifestyle law firm without the burnout. #LifestyleLawFirm #LawyerPodcast The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 75…

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Dec. 30, 2025

Retrial: 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. 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?…

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Dec. 28, 2025

Stop Making Resolutions, Start Making Plans

Motivation fades, systems don’t. That’s why plans and quarterly goals beat New Year’s resolutions every time. #StrategicPlanning #QuarterlyGoals

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Dec. 25, 2025

Why Retirement Shouldn’t Be the Finish Line

Sabbaticals aren’t irresponsible, they’re intentional. Taking time off while you’re still young is how you build a life, not just a career. #RedefineSuccess #BurnoutPrevention

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Dec. 23, 2025

The Real ROI of Delegation

We talk a lot about money being scarce, but time is the real non-renewable resource. Delegation is how you stop trading your life for tasks. It’s a mindset shift every leader needs. #SmartDelegation #LeadershipMindset

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Dec. 22, 2025

Die with Zero: Maximizing Your Life as a Lawyer

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk maximizing your life as a lawyer from the hit book Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. 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,…

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Dec. 21, 2025

Why Task Switching Is Draining Your Firm

Being busy isn’t the same as being effective. Constant task switching drains focus, reduces quality, and accelerates burnout, for lawyers and staff alike. It’s time to rethink how we define productivity. #AttorneyLife #LawFirmCulture The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 73 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister…

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