Caralee Fontenele shares her incredible journey from starting law school in her 30s to taking over a law firm with significant debt and transforming it into a thriving seven-figure practice. Her story highlights determination, smart decision-making, and a passion for helping other law firm owners grow their businesses while avoiding burnout.
We cover:
- How she balanced studying law, raising three children, and working full-time
- The challenges and strategies behind turning a struggling law firm into a profitable business
- The importance of niching down and building brand authority in a competitive legal market
- Smart hiring practices, systematization, and empowering teams to achieve scalability
- Building Scalable Law, a program that helps law firm owners grow their practices with confidence
Whether you’re a junior lawyer with entrepreneurial aspirations or a seasoned firm owner seeking fresh ideas, Caralee’s insights provide a practical blueprint for balancing business success and personal well-being.
This episode is sponsored by VXT, the phone system built for law firms.
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