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In this episode, David sits down with Tim Semelroth, the founder and managing partner of RSH Legal, Iowa’s largest injury and disability law firm with 17 attorneys across three offices. Tim shares the key decisions, meaningful pivots, and guiding principles that shaped his journey, from discovering mock trial in junior high to building and leading a thriving, multi-practice law firm.

His success isn’t just measured by case wins, but by the pride he takes in watching others grow- whether it’s the lawyers developing their careers at RSH Legal or the middle and high school students he continues to coach through mock trial.

Tim offers candid insights into building a sustainable, mission-driven practice, including how to diversify revenue streams and recruit top-tier talent. He opens up about his passion for teaching, why he remains deeply committed to coaching youth mock trial teams, and the importance of developing not just great lawyers, but great people. While many focus on building a firm, Tim is building a legacy that lasts far beyond the courtroom.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

💼 Lessons in building firm culture across multiple locations

📚 How mock trial changed Tim’s life, and how he's passing it on

🏛️ The value of diversifying revenue streams in a law practice

🗣️ The power of staying connected to every client you’ve ever served

🐷 A taste of Iowa: pork tenderloins, wrestling, and small-town roots

Get in Touch with Tim and the Team:

RSH Legal:

https://www.fightingforfairness.com/

(319) 774-1603

Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsemelroth/

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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What if your backyard held forgotten pieces of American history? Today’s guest is Nicholas Pupera, a lifelong bottle digger and archaeologist from Gonzales, Louisiana who has spent over two decades unearthing relics buried beneath Louisiana soil. What began as a childhood passion has evolved into a mission to preserve the past before development buries it forever.

Nick joins us to offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of archaeology, where old outhouses and water wells become unexpected treasure troves. He shares what these artifacts reveal about everyday lives long gone, and why that matters. Along the way, he reflects on hard-earned lessons, including a key takeaway: don’t let greed ruin the joy. For Nick, it’s never been about profit, it’s about saving history and keeping the lost stories of the past alive.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🗺️ Using maps and trust to find dig sites in New Orleans

🦷 How he found 18th-century dentures

💡 The ethics and etiquette of archaeology

🧭 Why “one man’s trash” reveals so much more than we think

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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What began as a marriage of harmony and bliss between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk has spectacularly unraveled on social media in recent weeks. But is this just a viral feud, or something more strategic? In this episode, David and Brad dive into the bizarre, headline-grabbing spat and explore whether behind the chaos and memes lies a calculated move. Could this be misdirection, a distraction, or even a business deal in disguise?

The speculation runs deep as they follow the money, question the motives, and consider what’s really at play between two of the world’s most powerful figures. With Tesla stock taking a massive hit, is Musk playing 4D chess with public opinion? Is Trump distracting from bigger goals? The guys unpack the timing, the financial consequences, and the potential long-game both figures might be playing. What starts as digital drama could just be the setup for a powerful handshake behind closed doors.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

💥 The social media feud that shook the internet

📉 How Tesla’s stock crash may have triggered the drama

🔁 Is Trump helping Musk… by hating him?

💼 Business deal or public breakdown?

🕵️‍♂️ Brad’s Conspiracy Theories

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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Leaving a stable job to go out on your own is never easy, especially in law. But for Lauren Pilié, the decision to launch her own personal injury practice was about more than business. It was about ownership, freedom, and the ability to connect with clients on her own terms. In this episode, Lauren shares her journey from insurance defense to her newest solo venture: Louisiana Law Lady.

She opens up about what made her fall in love with representing real people, why she believes connection is her superpower, and how lessons learned as a blue-collar mechanic still shape her white-collar work today. Lauren also offers straight talk for new lawyers, including the advice that helped her thrive. This is a great conversation for anyone considering a leap of their own or just love a story of grit and purpose.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

👩‍⚖️ Why Lauren left defense work for plaintiffs

🚛 How she found her niche in trucking injury cases

⚙️ Lessons from life as a mechanic and business owner

📱 Why client connection is her “superpower”

💡 Advice for new lawyers: Do the scary things

Learn more about Lauren Pilié, The Louisiana Law Lady, by visiting her website: https://lalawlady.com

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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Let’s talk about one of the wildest stories to hit New Orleans in years. In this episode, David reunites with co-host Brad to dissect the recent escape of 10 inmates from the Orleans Parish prison, a situation that’s part true crime, part systemic failure, and part dark comedy.

They dive into how the escape happened (spoiler: through a bathroom wall and across I-10) and why it took over seven hours to even notice the prisoners were missing. What does this say about the staffing, technology, and leadership failures inside the jail? There’s a lot to weigh in on because there’s been a lot of political finger-pointing that’s followed.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

🚨 10 prisoners escaped, here’s how they pulled it off

📹 900 cameras, but no one was watching?

⏰ 7.5 hours before anyone noticed

💰 The Costs of a Manhunt

⚖️ A scathing critique of local leadership

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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What if the biggest obstacle to growing your business is… you? Chris Keller, founder of Keller Swan Injury Attorneys, shares in-depth about the wake-up call that transformed his law firm, and as a result, his life. From feeling overwhelmed and overworked to scaling a multi-state law firm with over 80 employees, Chris shares what changed when he stopped trying to do it all and started investing in discipline, systems, and his own well-being.

In this candid conversation, Chris explains how redefining his mindset around leadership, health, and team culture helped him unlock exponential growth, both personally and professionally. They talk Ironman and intake systems, hiring better lawyers than yourself, and why showing up matters more than writing checks. If you’re a lawyer juggling cases and chaos or a business owner stuck in the weeds, this episode offers a compelling look at what’s possible when you get out of your own way.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

💼 Law firm growth through mindset and delegation

🧠 Why business success starts with mental health

🏃‍♂️ Ironman, 5AM routines, and the discipline behind transformation

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Honoring family legacy through meaningful community work

Chris Keller’s podcast The First Light: https://pod.co/the-first-light

About our guest: https://kellerswan.com/

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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It’s not every day you meet a 9-year-old author with a love for baking and Beyoncé, but Avah Fobb is anything but ordinary. In this episode, David sits down with Avah and her mom, Jessica, to talk about their brand-new children’s cookbook, Baking with Avah: While Using Your Senses!. This isn’t just a book of recipes, it’s a sensory-rich, confidence-building experience designed by a kid, for kids.

David, Avah and Jessica talk about the intentional process behind organizing the cookbook around the five senses, which was meant to help kids learn to bake independently. You’ll hear how a family bonding experience turned into a published work, and why Avah’s story is inspiring parents and children alike. If you’ve got little ones at home (or know someone who does), this heartwarming conversation will leave you smiling, and maybe hungry, too.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

👩🏾 How a 9-year-old became a published author

🍫 The recipe David can’t stop thinking about

🎉 Making baking fun for kids (and a little messy)

🧁 The baking shows that inspire Avah to keep leveling up

Baking with Avah: While Using Your Senses! by Avah Fobb: https://shorturl.at/lt68l

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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Dr. Angelique Arcuri is more than an entrepreneur. She’s a community builder, educator, and champion for women in both the beauty and golf industries. In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Arcuri to talk about her remarkable journey from opening a salon right out of high school to becoming a certified optical specialist, beauty educator, and founder of Luxury Studio.

But her story doesn’t stop there. She’s also the founder of the Luxury Girls Golf Club, a growing community and nonprofit that brings professional women together for connection, mentorship, and charitable impact, on and off the course. From teaching over 100 students to creating safe spaces for women in traditionally male-dominated environments, Dr. Arcuri’s story is filled with resilience, vision, and consistency.

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

👩‍🏫 Educating and mentoring over 100 beauty professionals

🎓 Going back to learn business the right way

⛳ The inspiration behind Luxury Girls Golf Club

🏌️‍♀️ Building a space for women to lead, play, and give back

0:00 – Intro

1:57 – Education & Background

5:09 – Luxury Studio & Passion for Teaching

7:53 – Importance of Consistency

11:59 – Lessons Learned in Business

15:35 – Luxury Girls Golf Club, Inc.

24:06 – Dr. Arcuri’s Superpower

About our guest: https://myluxurystudio.com

Learn more about Luxury Girls Golf Club: https://luxurygirlsgolf.com/

Injured? Begin the process here:

Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers: https://www.scottvicknair.com/

Car Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/car-accident-lawyer/

Truck Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/truck-accident-lawyer/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyer: https://www.scottvicknair.com/new-orleans/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/

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