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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, specifically focusing on the cash strategies outlined in Verne Harnish’s book Scaling Up. While EOS…

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July 28, 2025

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, specifically focusing on the cash strategies outlined in Verne Harnish’s book Scaling Up. While EOS…

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July 27, 2025

The Grinder Mentality: Fuel or Flaw in Legal Practice?

Success in the legal field doesn’t mean you never fail—it means you don’t quit. In this episode, we break down how Stoic philosophy can sharpen your inner strength, improve your leadership, and keep you focused when everything feels overwhelming. The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep…

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July 24, 2025

Opportunity in Chaos: Stoic Leadership for the Legal World

Negative review? Staff turnover? Stoic leaders don’t panic—they adapt. In this episode, we explore how to stay grounded, reframe setbacks, and lead under pressure. #LawyerLeadership #StoicismInLaw The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 52 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us out on Spotify or wherever…

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July 23, 2025

What Would a Stoic Do? Tools for Lawyers Under Fire

“Control your controllables.” Sounds simple, right? Marcus Aurelius thought so—until you actually try it. Hear how stoic principles can help lawyers stay calm under fire in this week’s episode. #LawyerMindset #LawUnderPressure The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 52 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us…

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July 22, 2025

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 Stoic philosophy can help lawyers navigate the inevitable stressors of legal practice. Drawing from…

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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 Stoic philosophy can help lawyers navigate the inevitable stressors of legal practice. Drawing from…

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July 20, 2025

Why Self-Employment Isn’t the Goal: Build a Business, Not a Job

In this week’s episode of the podcast, The Wealth Blueprint for Attorneys, we dive into the early days of solo practice—and the exact moment when self-employment became business ownership. Tune in to hear how hiring that first team member changed everything. #LawFirmGrowth #LegalEntrepreneur The Full Episode for more insights: The…

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July 17, 2025

From Law Practice to Empire: Building Wealth Beyond the Billable Hour

Lawyers are trained to sell time. But wealth is built when you stop doing everything yourself. In this episode, we explore what happens when attorneys stop being the technician and start thinking like the architect. The Wealth Blueprint isn’t a dream—it’s a system. #LawyerToLeader #ThinkLikeAnOwner The Full Episode for more…

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July 16, 2025

The Wealth Blueprint for Attorneys: Why Bad Employees Make the Best Entrepreneurs

Most lawyers were taught how to practice law—not how to build wealth. In this episode, we explore what happens when attorneys go solo and start playing by Kiyosaki’s rules. #KiyosakiForLawyers #LawPracticeGrowth The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 49 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us…

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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 the path toward true wealth and financial freedom for lawyers using the framework from…

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July 14, 2025

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 the path toward true wealth and financial freedom for lawyers using the framework from…

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July 13, 2025

Persuasion by Paragraph: What Lawyers Can Learn from Disability Appeals

It’s not about tricks or tactics—it’s about telling a better story than the other side. In disability law, that story starts with a denial letter. The key? The last paragraph. We’re diving into why it matters and how lawyers can make their story the one clients follow. #NarrativeStrategy #lawfirmmarketing The…

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July 10, 2025

Storytelling for Lawyers: From Courtroom to Client Pitch

Who’s the villain in your legal story? This week on the podcast, we break down classic storytelling structure—yes, with a little help from Darth Vader—and why it matters more than ever for attorneys. #LawyerMarketing #LegalStorytelling The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 50 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm…

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July 8, 2025

Your Client Is the Hero: Storytelling Secrets for Law Firms

The client is the hero. The law is just the guide. If your firm’s messaging starts with “we,” you’re doing it wrong. This episode teaches lawyers how to reposition their story—and why it matters. #LegalStorytelling #SB7Framework The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 50 #owner #businessowner…

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July 8, 2025

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. Whether you’re persuading a jury or speaking to potential clients,…

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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. Whether you’re persuading a jury or speaking to potential clients,…

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July 6, 2025

Simplifying Your Law Firm's Strategy: EOS and the Vision Traction Organizer

Why do we use EOS to run our law firm? Because clarity and alignment matter. This episode breaks down how tools like the Vision Traction Organizer help us stay true to our values while driving real results. #EOSForLawFirms #LawFirmLeadership The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep…

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July 3, 2025

No More Useless Meetings: The EOS Framework in Action

If you’re still drowning in back-to-back meetings with no outcomes, it’s time to consider EOS. In this episode, we break down how Level 10 meetings help our law firm stay aligned, accountable, and action-driven. Structured problem-solving = fewer distractions, better results. #EntrepreneurialOperatingSystem, #LawFirmManagement The Full Episode for more insights: The…

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July 2, 2025

Get It, Want It, Have the Capacity: EOS and Honest Self-Assessment

Are you overly critical of yourself? So are we. But EOS teaches us that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about honesty, consistency, and building a team that thrives through structure. This week's episode unpacks how we use EOS to stay aligned and sane. #LeadershipTools #EOSInsights The Full Episode for…

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July 1, 2025

Ep. 49 - Vision, Accountability, Results: Why We Use EOS

When you're running a firm, having great ideas isn't the hard part—implementing them is. In this episode of The Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry introduce you to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a proven framework that helps law firms gain traction. From the Vision Traction Organizer to Level…

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June 29, 2025

Law Firm Efficiency: Offshore, AI, or Both?

Thinking about offshoring for your law firm? You might want to hit pause and explore AI first. In this episode, we break down how law firms can use the 10-80-10 framework to boost efficiency and why AI might replace the need for an offshore assistant—at least for some tasks. #LegalTech…

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June 26, 2025

Offshoring Done Right: How Law Firms Can Delegate Overseas

Law firms are offshoring more than ever—but is your data still secure? This week’s episode of the podcast breaks down how smart firms manage risk, delegate effectively, and scale with confidence. #LegalTech #LawFirmGrowth The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 48 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister…

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June 25, 2025

Post-Pandemic Staffing Realities: Why Offshoring Is on the Table

The legal workforce has changed—possibly forever. Many experienced legal support staff didn’t return after COVID, leaving law firms scrambling to fill the gap. This week, we unpack how offshoring is becoming a strategic solution—and what your firm needs to know before diving in. #LegalStaffing #RemoteLegalStaff The Full Episode for more…

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