The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 354. Why Most Lawyers Are Miserable — And How to Break Free with Ben Glass [Encore Edition]
Are you questioning the traditional trajectory of the legal profession and craving a game plan to grow your firm and live a more fulfilling life?
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with powerhouse plaintiffs attorney Ben Glass — founder of Ben Glass Law, best-selling author, and the visionary behind Great Legal Marketing. You’ll hear how Ben redefined success on his own terms — from growing up as the oldest of seven to launching a movement that’s transforming how attorneys lead their firms and their lives.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Discover how to align your law firm with your personal values to drive greater fulfillment, enhance team cohesion, and deliver a client experience that creates lasting loyalty
- Understand the critical mindset shifts that empower firm owners to break free from guilt, expand their capacity for growth, and actively seek ways to continue to learn
- Implement bold, practical marketing strategies that cut through the noise while simultaneously cultivating a high-performing culture where your team is inspired, aligned, and driven to win
Tune in as Ben shares the mindset shifts that shaped his path, the impact of athletics on building resilience, and why he's on a mission to help lawyers stop settling and start living. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and build a firm that reflects your purpose and potential, this episode delivers the clarity and strategy you’ve been looking for.
----
Show Notes:
00:00 – Introduction
03:15 – From Soccer Fields to Courtrooms: Ben’s Journey into Law
08:42 – What Playing Left Fullback Taught Ben About Business
11:52 – Living Life Big: Designing a Practice Around What Matters
16:48 – Why Lawyer Wellness Starts with Choosing a Better Default
20:16 – The Mindset Shifts That Unlock Entrepreneurial Freedom
26:38 – Standing Out with Grassroots Marketing (and Answering the Phone)
29:43 – Building a Team That Stays, Grows, and Recruits for You
39:13 – The Secret Power of Podcasting and Repurposing Content
----
Links & Resources:
The Game Changing Attorney by Michael Mogill
----
Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
----
Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
----
If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
- 249. Codie Sanchez — Maximizing Income: Strategies for Achieving Financial Freedom
- 287. Dan Martell — Buy Back Your Time: Mastering the Art of Delegation
- 210. AMMA — Failure Isn’t Final: Lessons Learned From Setbacks and Struggles