In this special episode, I explore the three drivers that have sustained this podcast: perspiration, inspiration, and determination. I share personal stories that shaped my mission and the lessons learned. After 100 episodes of sharing tactics and advice, this is my chance to pull back the curtain on the bigger picture of building practices that are profitable, sustainable, and scalable.

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When leads slow down, most firms respond with a burst of random marketing activity, but that reactive approach rarely works. In this episode, I’m explaining why marketing must be a coherent system, not a scramble, and share practical steps for creating an intentional strategy rooted in ideal client profiles, referral partner relationships, and alignment with your firm’s actual capacity.

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Most lawyers don’t think of their work as a product, but according to Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, that mindset is exactly what keeps firms stuck in reactive mode.

In this episode, Radhika and I explore how product thinking applies directly to legal services and why defining the change you want to create for clients is the foundation for a sustainable, client-centered practice. Whether you manage a team or operate solo, this episode will help you rethink how your firm creates value and give you a more structured way to build services that scale without losing the human impact at the center of legal work.

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Creating space in your law practice begins with understanding your true capacity and the demands already filling it. In this episode, I share practical ways to assess what your system can actually handle, close out the work that’s weighing you down, and set clearer boundaries for new commitments using core Kanban principles. You’ll learn simple techniques for regaining breathing room so you can end the year with more intention and start the next one with a workflow that’s sustainable for you and your team.

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When high-stakes motions are due, most firms face bottlenecks, inconsistent quality, and last-minute chaos. In this episode, Hellmuth & Johnson attorneys Brendan Kenny and Neven Selimovic share how they've rebuilt their legal writing process using Kanban visibility, Agile principles, and smart AI support to deliver consistent, high-quality work. Their internal system worked so well that they now offer it as a legal writing subscription, helping other firms adopt a more predictable, scalable approach.

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Legal professionals often think of communication strategy as part of their marketing toolkit - a way to attract and convert clients to their law practice. But quality communication strategy extends far beyond getting clients to sign your engagement letter. It becomes a tool for continuously re-recruiting the client to their own cause and ensuring true alignment around solving their legal issue.

I’m joined this week by legal communication strategist Strawberry Nevill, where we explore how ethical communication can drive and shape demand for your services. We discuss practical ways to use marketing principles not just to attract the right clients, but to create more peaceful, productive relationships throughout their entire matter. Plus, you'll discover how thoughtful communication reduces those Friday afternoon fire drills and creates the kind of client engagement that makes your practice more sustainable.

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Everyone’s talking about artificial intelligence, but before you invest in new tools and software, it’s worth looking at the alternative intelligence already inside your firm. Drawing on insights from W. Edwards Deming, this episode looks at why empowering your team’s creativity and problem-solving ability often drives greater improvement than AI ever could.

You’ll learn how to make work visible, build psychological safety, and turn everyday team members into continuous-improvement partners, so your law practice runs better, not just faster.

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Life can change in an instant. For attorney Laura Patton, that moment came when her college-age son landed in the emergency room, and she discovered that without proper legal documents, she couldn't even speak to his doctor about his condition. By combining her decades of estate planning experience with open-source document automation tools, Laura created a scalable, affordable solution that protects families while preserving the personal connection at the heart of her practice.

In this episode, Laura shares how thoughtful use of document automation can expand access to justice, improve efficiency, and strengthen client relationships. You'll learn how lawyers can identify opportunities to systematize repetitive work, build productized legal services, and design innovative, human-centered solutions for modern legal practice.

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