

The Law Entrepreneur
Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra
Where Entrepreneurship and the Law Meet!
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Aug 8, 2025 • 34min
455. Summer Success Series: The Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula: From Leads to Clients on Autopilot
Sam Mollaei, a law firm growth strategist and creator of My Legal Academy, joins the conversation to share innovative methods for scaling a law firm. He introduces the Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula, emphasizing targeted ads that speak to client pain points. Sam discusses automating lead qualification with tools like ChatGPT and integrating CRM systems for seamless management. He highlights the importance of hiring virtual intake specialists to streamline client sign-ups and tracking metrics like CPA for optimized marketing investments.

Aug 1, 2025 • 22min
454. Summer Success Series: Most Law Firms Are Losing Clients at Intake—Are You?
Most lawyers focus on getting more leads while 97% are losing money at the most critical step: intake conversion. If you're not responding in under 1 minute, following up 12+ times in the first week, or using AI-powered personalization, you're already behind.Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the Ultimate Intake Conversion Checklist—the exact strategies top firms use to double client sign-ups in 30-60 days. From weekend coverage strategies to ChatGPT-powered personalization, this episode stops leads from slipping through the cracks.Key Takeaways from Sam and Neil:1. Weekend and Off-Hours CoverageEnsure virtual intakers call leads between 5-9 PM and on weekends, using this "blue ocean" strategy to maximize availability and significantly boost sign-ups.2. Respond to Leads Within 1 MinuteCall leads immediately—waiting even five minutes lowers conversion rates—while automating instant text messages to acknowledge inquiries and maintain engagement.3. Consistent and Persistent Follow-Up StrategyCall leads at least 12 times in the first week, with three daily calls for the first three days, reinforced by automated texts, emails, and personalized video messages.4. Dedicated Intake Team Focused on Lead ConversionUse trained intake specialists—not general virtual receptionists—to handle lead qualification, consultations, and follow-ups, ensuring higher conversions and better client experiences.5. Leverage Technology for Automation and TrackingUse a CRM with automated workflows for lead distribution, reminders, and follow-ups, while tracking "speed to lead" metrics to prevent delays and optimize intake performance.6. Qualify and Personalize Lead Interactions With ChatGPTFeed lead data into AI tools like ChatGPT via Zapier to generate hyper-personalized initial texts that reference case details, building trust, improving response rates, and increasing conversions."A lot of people underestimate the work it takes to make intake successful…. It's a lot of work, and it's ongoing—it doesn't end." — Sam Mollaei"Whenever we do that near-immediate response, almost the first words out of the prospective client’s mouth are—’Oh my God...thanks for calling me back so quickly.’ It’s just—they’re not used to that type of customer response—and that sets you apart from people who don’t." — Neil Tyra🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️Download the complete Intake Conversion Checklist to audit your current process and implement these game-changing strategies immediately.Follow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

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Jul 11, 2025 • 38min
453. The SEO Playbook Every Law Firm Owner Needs with Lindsey Busfield
Lindsey Busfield, Vice President and Director of Operations at Optimize My Firm, shares her expertise in SEO and content marketing for law firms. She discusses the evolving SEO landscape, emphasizing that it's not dead but has adapted to tools like AI. Lindsey provides insight into evaluating a law firm's SEO potential, highlighting practical strategies for smaller firms to compete effectively. Listeners learn about the significance of high-quality content, community relationships, and the role of client reviews in boosting online visibility.

Jun 27, 2025 • 49min
452. The Legal Pricing Rebellion: Why Flat Fees and Subscriptions Just Make Sense with Mathew Kerbis
Think the billable hour is just the way things are in law? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, guest host Bridgit Norris sits down with The Subscription Attorney Mathew Kerbis, who shares how shifting to a subscription-based legal model can transform your practice—financially, operationally, and ethically. Mathew, founder of Subscription Attorney LLC and host of the Law Subscribed podcast, offers affordable, automation-powered legal services starting at just $20 a month. You’ll discover why traditional firm structures are failing both lawyers and clients—and how a modern, recurring-revenue model can help you build a scalable practice without burnout. If you're tired of chasing hours, confused about AI’s role in your firm, or ready to design a legal business that supports your life—not consumes it—this episode is your permission slip to evolve. Your law firm deserves better, and so do you.Key Takeaways from Bridgit and Mathew:1. The Billable Hour Is a Broken Business ModelMany lawyers operate within a system that punishes efficiency and incentivizes burnout.Once you stop tracking time and start delivering outcome-based value, a better way of practicing becomes not just possible, but inevitable.2. Recurring Revenue Brings Predictability and ImpactSubscription-based legal services make it easier to serve clients proactively while generating stable, recurring income.Instead of chasing invoices and hours, lawyers can focus on meaningful client work that builds long-term relationships.3. Subscription Models Are Flexible Enough for Any PracticeFrom family law to immigration and even litigation, flat-fee and tiered subscription structures can be designed to accommodate complexity and shifting case dynamics.What matters is communicating the scope and pricing thresholds upfront.4. AI + Alternative Fees = Scalable, Leaner FirmsLaw firms can now scale without scaling staff by leveraging AI tools to enhance—not replace—human expertise.Firms that embrace AI see higher-quality work done faster and cheaper, making traditional staffing models less necessary.5. There’s a Massive Market the Legal Industry Is IgnoringWith over 75% of legal needs going unmet, the industry is leaving behind a $1.3 trillion opportunity.Firms that rethink how they serve and price legal help can tap into this underserved market while making law more accessible to everyone. "The only people who are going to lose their jobs in this AI-powered world are employees who refuse to leverage AI." — Mathew KerbisGet in touch with Mathew Kerbis:Website: https://mathewkerbis.com/ & https://subscriptionattorney.com/Show: Law Subscribed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/law-subscribed/id1586707101LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisverse/Are you a high-achieving woman in law ready to become a powerhouse CEO?Then HER Law was built for you.🔥 Join the waitlist and step into the role your firm actually needs: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/HER-Law-Waitlist🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

Jun 20, 2025 • 33min
451. From Estate Lawyer to Legal Tech CEO: Reinventing Trust Administration with Leah Del Percio
What if the biggest opportunity in your law practice isn’t about getting more clients, but doing more with the ones you already have?In this episode, guest host Mike Smith—estate planning attorney and co-founder of Smith Barrett LLC—dives into a powerful conversation with Leah Del Percio, a former Big Law attorney turned tech founder.With experience at DLA Piper, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan, Leah shares how the pain points of trust and estate work led her to launch Trustate, a platform designed to help law firms future-proof plans, streamline workflows, and elevate client service.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint for staying relevant, efficient, and indispensable in the modern legal landscape.Free Training for Law Firm OwnersDon’t miss The AI-First Law Firm Blueprint — a live masterclass showing how to automate intake, client updates, and operations without hiring more staff.📅 Happening June 24 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET🎯 Save your seat here → https://link.mylegalacademy.com/4e0dLsYKey Takeaways from Mike and Leah:1. Cut Admin Time with Systematized Form HandlingCut out hours spent chasing down bank forms or sitting on hold by creating a centralized, up-to-date library and standardizing your intake process.Delegate form population so your team can move faster with less friction.2. Treat Estate Planning Like Ongoing Care, Not a One-Time PrescriptionTreat estate planning as a living process, not a one-off transaction.Use flexible tools like trustee powers and schedule regular reviews to keep plans aligned with life and law changes.3. Don’t Let Hidden Assets Derail an EstateIntegrate asset searches into your process to uncover accounts that clients may have overlooked or forgotten.This reduces risk and helps avoid major surprises during administration.4. Strengthen Document Drafting by Combining Quality with ConsistencyMove beyond copy-paste methods to structured drafting systems that reduce errors and improve clarity.Ensure your documents are consistent, logical, and tailored, not bloated templates.5. Deliver Concierge-Level Service Without a Big TeamBreak your processes into clear, repeatable workflows your team can follow without direct attorney input.This lets you serve clients at a higher level while protecting your time and scaling more sustainably. "Lawyers these days, if they just focus on the transactional aspect of planning—where it's just, you fill out your intake form... I design a plan based on that... and I produce a document—they're doing their clients a horrible disservice." — Leah Del PercioGet in touch with Leah Del Percio:Website: https://www.trustate.com/Email: leah@trustate.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahdelpercio/Free Workshop with Leah:https://www.skool.com/mylegalacademy/classroom/ec6b644d?md=c18190deaa764aff8e2aa6f4b125e0fcAre you a high-achieving woman in law ready to become a powerhouse CEO?Then HER Law was built for you.🔥 Join the waitlist and step into the role your firm actually needs: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/HER-Law-Waitlist🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

Jun 13, 2025 • 45min
450. Stop Practicing Law - Start Leading with Catherine O'Connell
If you’ve ever felt stuck toggling between being an excellent lawyer and a true business leader, this episode is your wake-up call.In the final installment of the "Built to Lead" series, host Brigit Norris sits down with Catherine O’Connell, a powerhouse legal entrepreneur, to unpack what it takes to step into the role of visionary CEO. This isn’t about tips for better time management—it’s a blueprint for reclaiming your authority, redesigning your career, and rewriting your firm’s future. Catherine’s hard-won wisdom will push you to rethink your identity, your leadership, and your legacy. If you’re ready to lead instead of just serve, don’t miss this.Free Training for Law Firm OwnersDon’t miss The AI-First Law Firm Blueprint — a live masterclass showing how to automate intake, client updates, and operations without hiring more staff.📅 Happening June 24 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET🎯 Save your seat here → https://link.mylegalacademy.com/4e0dLsYKey Takeaways from Bridgit and Catherine: 1. From Technician to VisionaryShifting from legal technician to strategic leader requires letting go of perfectionism and trusting others to carry the load.The real transformation starts when you stop identifying solely with your technical role and start envisioning your firm as a scalable enterprise.2. Delegation is Non-NegotiableDelegation isn't a sign of weakness—it's the gateway to growth.When you delegate with trust and process, you create capacity to lead and think strategically rather than stay buried in daily tasks.3. Leadership Begins with YouYou cannot lead a high-performing team if you're not actively leading yourself. Creating time for self-reflection, CEO-level thinking, and intentionality is what shifts you from overwhelmed operator to empowered leader.4. The Power of Presence and VisibilityVisibility isn't vanity—it’s strategy. Building relationships, showing up, and making your leadership known both within and beyond the firm establishes authority and attracts opportunity.5. Redefining Success for Women in LawThe path to sustainable success as a woman in law involves redefining legacy and income through innovation, not just legal excellence.Choosing to lead from purpose and design a business aligned with your life is the ultimate power move. "If you want loyalty, I think you have to lead with trust, not tasks. So, building that strong team I mentioned before starts with trust — and that begins even before hiring." — Catherine O’ConnellGet in touch with Catherine O'Connell:Website: https://www.catherineoconnelllaw.com/Show: Lawyer on Air: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lawyer-on-air/id1553526783LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oconnellcatherine/🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

Jun 6, 2025 • 37min
449. Redefining Success in Law with Laura Cowan, Esq.
You're not just a lawyer — you're a visionary rewriting the rules. In this powerful episode of our Build to Lead series, Bridgit Norris sits down with estate planning attorney and trailblazing founder Laura Cowan, who went from Wall Street accountant to building a thriving law firm that works for her.Laura is the mind behind the 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer™ and author of Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution, featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, and she's living proof that success in law doesn't have to come at the cost of your freedom, health, or happiness.This episode is packed with real talk, strategy, and encouragement for women lawyers who are ready to define success on their terms — and be bold enough to speak up about it.If you're done measuring yourself by billable hours and want a model that supports the life you want, this one’s for you.Key Takeaways from Bridgit and Laura:1. Profit Over PosturingScaling revenue means nothing if it costs your health, time, or peace of mind.Success in law must prioritize profit, sustainability, and freedom, not vanity metrics like 2x or 3x growth.2. Delegate What Doesn’t Require a Law DegreeBuilding a lean, effective firm starts with outsourcing admin work, document drafting, and marketing, even with limited resources.Focus your time on the few key actions that generate revenue and truly require your expertise.3. Redefine Success with IntentionSuccess isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether that means working part-time, serving only select clients, or shifting your role entirely, fulfillment comes from designing a practice that aligns with your values, not the legal industry’s outdated playbook.4. Scaling Comes with TradeoffsGrowth doesn’t just mean more revenue — it means more clients, more hiring, more systems.Before chasing scale, define exactly what you want more of, and ensure your team and infrastructure are built to handle it.5. Bold Voices Shift the ProfessionToo many women in law are quietly struggling with outdated norms and expectations.Speaking openly about freedom, flexibility, and alternative success models doesn’t just serve you — it lights the path for the next generation. "There's no point in having a million dollars in revenue if you're working until 10 o’clock at night and you've got to spend the vast majority of it just to support the business." — Laura CowanGet in touch with Laura Cowan:Website: https://www.2hourlifestylelawyer.com/Book: Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution: https://www.amazon.com/Lifestyle-Lawyer-Revolution-Without-Leaving-ebook/dp/B0F3FNZMQN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelauracowan/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2hourlifestylelawyer/Are you a high-achieving woman in law ready to become a powerhouse CEO?Then HER Law was built for you.🔥 Join the waitlist and step into the role your firm actually needs: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/HER-Law-Waitlist🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

May 30, 2025 • 41min
448. The Referral Revolution: How Women in Law Are Bypassing the Old Boys' Club with Stacey Brown Randall
You're not doing referrals wrong—you've just been taught a system that never really worked for you. In this empowering fourth episode of our Build to Lead series, hosted by Bridgit Norris, you'll discover how to build a client-generating engine that feels aligned with who you are and how you want to show up in business.Guest Stacey Brown Randall—founder of Building a Referable Business, podcast host, and author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking—breaks down the science of referrals and how legal professionals, especially women, are moving beyond outdated “good old boys” tactics. She shares how to generate referrals through relationship nurturing, brain science, and trust-based strategies—without asking, selling, or relying on traditional networking.If you're tired of feeling like you have to "sell" yourself to earn new clients, this conversation will reframe everything you thought you knew about referrals. Stick around—this could be the mindset shift your firm has been waiting for.Key Takeaways from Bridgit and Stacey:1. Referrals Are a Distinct Business PillarReferrals aren’t part of prospecting or marketing—they’re a third, separate leg of the business development stool.Recognizing and treating them as their system reshapes how you build sustainable client growth.2. Asking Isn’t Required—There’s a Better WayReferrals can be generated consistently without asking, manipulating, or promoting yourself awkwardly.By focusing on trust and intentional relationship-building, they emerge naturally from genuine connections.3. Relationship Respect Drives ResultsThe magic isn’t in the ask—it’s in how well you nurture and prioritize your referral sources.Putting their needs ahead of your own strengthens trust and leads to more frequent, high-quality referrals.4. Women Are Leading a Quiet RevolutionRather than fighting for space in outdated systems, many women are designing approaches that reflect how they truly want to lead.These new models prioritize alignment, authenticity, and long-term impact over transactional tactics.5. You Deserve Referrals—But You’re Not Owed ThemDoing excellent work earns you the right to be referred, but referrals aren’t automatic.To receive them consistently, you must commit to doing the relationship work with clarity and intention. "If referrals don't fit in prospecting or marketing, well, then they should fit in their own leg of the stool. We've got prospecting, we've got marketing, and referrals—and they're all three good in their own ways, but you need all three of them." — Stacey Brown RandallGet in touch with Stacey Brown Randall:Website: https://staceybrownrandall.com/Book: Generating Business Referrals Without Asking: https://www.amazon.com/Generating-Business-Referrals-Without-Asking-ebook/dp/B07D99KJ6H/Show: Roadmap to Referrals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roadmap-to-referrals/id1405302350LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceybrandall/Are you a high-achieving woman in law ready to become a powerhouse CEO?Then HER Law was built for you.🔥 Join the waitlist and step into the role your firm actually needs: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/HER-Law-Waitlist🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

May 23, 2025 • 50min
447. Burnout is not a Badge of Honor with Lexlee Overton
What if burnout isn’t just a personal failure, but a leadership blind spot?In this third episode of our Built to Lead series, host Bridgit Norris sits down with Lexlee Overton—veteran trial lawyer, executive coach, and founder of Mind Over Law—for a conversation that goes far deeper than self-care clichés.You’ll learn why exhaustion is baked into the legal culture, how to rewire your nervous system for clarity and performance, and what it really takes to lead without sacrificing your well-being.If you're done glorifying grind and ready to reclaim your energy, this episode offers the exact tools to start now. Don’t wait for your body to force the change—this is your wake-up call.Key Takeaways from Bridgit and Lexlee:1. Prioritize Energy Before ProductivityBefore diving into your tasks, take a moment to check in with your energy levels instead of your calendar.By starting the day with a short practice, such as breathwork or intentional movement, you lay the foundation for sustainable focus and clearer decision-making.2. Replace Hustle with CoherencyInstead of powering through stress with more hustle, learn to create internal alignment. Practicing simple techniques like heart-centered breathing before a meeting or tough conversation helps regulate your nervous system and keeps your response intentional, not reactive.3. Time Audit to Reclaim HoursFeeling overwhelmed? Start with a week-long time audit, tracking your tasks in 15-minute increments.This will reveal where your time and energy are going—and more importantly, what you can delegate or eliminate to free up space for what matters most.4. Set a Team Baseline for Emotional Check-insTo prevent burnout from spreading through your team, embed emotional awareness into your weekly stand-ups.Begin each meeting with three prompts: share one win, one current challenge, and one way the team can support you—this builds a culture of trust and shared accountability.5. Reframe the “No Time” NarrativeIf your go-to thought is, “I don’t have time,” pause and challenge it.Just three minutes of gratitude-focused breathing can reset your state, calm your mind, and boost your capacity, proving that restoration doesn’t have to be time-consuming to be effective. "If you’re showing up overwhelmed, you’re impacting your team. Like that one: you’re not performing, you’re not delegating, you’re not doing the things that you should be doing, and you also are impacting them in response to that." — Lexlee OvertonGet in touch with Lexlee Overton:Website: https://mindoverlaw.com/Show: Mind Over Law: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-over-law-with-lexlee-overton/id1755386630LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexleeoverton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexleeoverton/Are you a high-achieving woman in law ready to become a powerhouse CEO?Then HER Law was built for you.🔥 Join the waitlist and step into the role your firm actually needs: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/HER-Law-Waitlist🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.

May 16, 2025 • 46min
446. Beyond the Billable Hour with Emily Logan Stedman
What if the very thing that’s draining you could become the key to your power?In this second episode of our Built to Lead Series, host Bridgit Norris is joined by Emily Logan Stedman, partner at Husch Blackwell and a commercial litigator who’s reshaped what it means to thrive in big law. Emily takes us deep into the billable hour, not to condemn it, but to completely reframe it—as a tool for control, clarity, and even creativity. You’ll learn how she’s reclaimed her time, set boundaries without guilt, and used systems and mindset to scale her career without scaling her burnout. Whether you’re running a solo practice or rising through the ranks, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about productivity, client demands, and what it means to lead well in law.Because if you don’t take ownership of your time, something else will.Tired of Facebook Ads that get clicks but no clients?Join Sam Mollaei, Esq. for a free live training built specifically for law firm owners who want real ROI, not vanity metrics.Facebook Ads 2025 breaks down the exact system Sam used to generate over 25,000 legal leads a month—without agencies, guesswork, or wasted ad spend.📅 May 21 | 🕐 1 PM ET🔗 Register free: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/facebook-ads-2025Key Takeaways from Sam and Neil:1. Rethink the Billable Hour as a Business ToolInstead of viewing the billable hour as a burden, use it to audit how time is spent, identify inefficiencies, and ensure your value is visible to your firm, your clients, and yourself.2. Autonomy Over BalanceTo take control, reverse-engineer your billable hour goals by first mapping out vacation days, holidays, and planned time off.Then, break those goals down into manageable monthly, weekly, and daily targets.3. Build Systems Early to Reduce BurnoutIncorporating daily time tracking helps eliminate guesswork and emotional resistance, making it a seamless part of your routine, like brushing your teeth.4. Client Expectations Thrive on CommunicationSimilarly, managing client expectations is about clarity, not being overly available.By setting clear communication on when clients can expect responses, you reduce pressure while maintaining trust.5. AI Is a Tool, Not a ReplacementFinally, use AI to handle repetitive tasks and assist with ideation, but always review the output.Think of it as a helpful junior associate—fast and useful, but in need of your guidance. "If you shift to thinking about [the billable hour] as a tool for your business, your small piece of business within a larger firm, or your entire firm for yourself, it can help you start changing your mindset." — Emily Logan StedmanGet in touch with Emily Logan Stedman:Show: The Grace Period: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grace-period-shining-a-light-on-lawyer-wellbeing/id1739417829LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilystedman/Are you a high-achieving woman in law ready to become a powerhouse CEO?Then HER Law was built for you.🔥 Join the waitlist and step into the role your firm actually needs: https://link.mylegalacademy.com/HER-Law-Waitlist🚀 Want to SCALE your law firm? Go here: https://bit.ly/3z7R5qM⭐️ Want to join our FREE lawyer community? Go here: https://bit.ly/4bUMLZzFollow us on social:My Legal Academy YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KGieDsMy Legal Academy LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3X3D5qdMy Legal Academy Facebook: https://bit.ly/3VJloN7My Legal Academy Instagram: https://bit.ly/3T9RO1GIf you’ve enjoyed the podcast, please head to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review for the show! It only takes a moment, and really helps us to reach new listeners.


