🚨 Most law firms don’t fail because of bad lawyering — they fail because of broken systems. In this episode, operations expert Tammy Philabaum shares the critical processes too many firms overlook, from intake follow-up to hiring mistakes that cost time and trust. Whether you’re overwhelmed, understaffed, or just tired of duct-taping your workflow together, this conversation will help you build a firm that runs like a business — not a fire drill.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• Why intake delays are quietly killing your marketing ROI.
• The hiring steps most small firms skip — and why it backfires.
• How to start building simple, scalable systems that actually stick.

👉 Visit Tamara here

🚨 More Clients. Better Clients.

Most law firm owners are stuck not because they’re doing the wrong things—but because they’re tolerating too many of them. In this episode, Vanessa Shaw breaks down the mindset shift from practitioner to CEO and why shedding low-value tasks is the first step toward building a law firm that serves you. If your firm feels heavy, this episode is your wake-up call.

📌 Key Takeaways

• A million-dollar question that can instantly shift how you lead
• The truth about what’s really keeping you from scaling
• How to identify champagne clients—and stop serving the rest

👉 Visit Vanessa here

🚨 More Clients. Better Clients.

⚙️ Feeling stuck in a never-ending loop of admin tasks, burnout, and 15-hour days? In this episode, former lawyer and law firm owner Adam Ouellette reveals the exact systems he used to reclaim his time, scale his practice, and finally walk away—on his own terms. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start designing a practice that runs with less of you, this is the blueprint.

📌 Key Takeaways

• Why most law firm owners are bleeding money without realizing it
• How to start automating your firm in just a few hours a week
• The mindset shift lawyers must make to reduce stress and regain control

👉 Visit Adam here

🚨 More Clients. Better Clients.

Ever wondered how to transform your business's financial stability and increase your profits? We're joined by Susanne Mariga, a CPA and fractional CFO with two decades of expertise. Susanne shares the revolutionary Profit First model, a strategy that has been a game changer in our own business. We dive into the basics of this model, shedding light on the importance of having multiple bank accounts and how to pay yourself as a business owner. It's all about intentional profitability!

We then walk through the practical implementation of the Profit First system and emphasize the need to start with your current financial position and gradually increase your percentages. Susanne also debunks some common misconceptions and explains how this system can help determine your pay and eliminate randomness in your results.

Understand your firm's financial percentages and get started with Profit First by visiting www.profitmap.co

Do you ever wonder how lawyers seem to bring in an endless stream of clients? This week's guest, Elise Holtzman from The Lawyer's Edge, shares the secrets behind the art of rainmaking. We dive into Elise's personal journey, from practicing law to becoming a coach and trainer, and how she uses her knowledge to help lawyers transform into successful rainmakers. This concept, more than just attracting new clients, involves keeping existing ones happy, and importantly, having the right team to do the work.

We also discuss the critical role of delegation within law firms. Investing in junior associates and trusting them with tasks not only helps firms grow but also frees up time for higher-level work. After all, we all have the same 24 hours in a day - it's how we choose to use them that counts.

Connect with Elise on LinkedIn and learn more at www.thelawyersedge.com

Ever wondered how your cognitive instincts influence your professional life? This week we're joined by Dominic Loffredo, a certified Kolbe instructor, to cover this unique personality test that measures the cognitive part of the mind.

We examine how the Kolbe assessment varies from other popular personality evaluations such as Myers-Briggs and CliftonStrengths. We explore how each Kolbe mode affects critical aspects of our professional lives: decision-making, problem-solving, risk tolerance, and physical tasks. We dig into how these categories play out across different industries and roles within a company, especially your law firm.

To learn more and have Dominic and The Million Dollar Solution® provide Kolbe coaching for your firm, reach out to them directly at info@themilliondollarlawyer.com

Can revealing your authenticity propel you to success? Erin Hatzikostas, founder of B Authentic Inc., joins us to share her personal journey of how authenticity fuelled her rise in the corporate world. Erin’s unique leadership style, characterized by a robust dedication to her message, offers a refreshing perspective on standing out in the professional space.

Erin further unpacks her Six Principles of Strategic Authenticity framework, a toolbox for professionals navigating rule-laden environments. We also dive into the "Pratfall Effect," a psychological phenomenon that transforms "humility moments" into precious social currency. We discuss how to weave humility and storytelling into your introductions and make an impactful first impression.

Lastly, we explore the concept of the "Zero Moments of Truth" and how authenticity not only helps you stand out but also reduces these critical moments in sales and marketing. Join us as we explore how you can use your authentic self to build trust, accelerate relationship building, and find success in your professional field.

Connect with Erin on LinkedIn, and check out her book You Do You(ish): Unleash Your Authentic Superpowers to Get the Career You Deserve.

Picture your business caught up in the chaos of a disaster - may it be natural or manmade. Panic-stricken employees, clients bombarding you with questions, and a leadership team that is clueless about what to do next. Sounds like a situation you never want to be in, right? That's why we're talking with Jeffrey Weiss, founder of the Disaster Preparedness Network.

Jeffrey provides an overview of disaster preparedness - from setting up leadership structures to training responses to an active shooter situation. He reveals how the networks you develop can be leveraged to foster a community of preparedness and resilience.

Jeffrey also sheds light on how businesses can mitigate liability risks by investing in disaster management. In a world where disasters are no longer anomalies but rather frequent occurrences, being unprepared could lead to potential litigation and damage to reputation.

If you'd like to set up disaster processes in your firm, give Jeffrey and his team a call at (818) 624-4242 or email him directly at jeff@PreparednessTV.info.

BONUS: For Center Stage subscribers, Jeffrey is offering a free active shooter training course, which you can access by visiting https://training.preparednesstv.info/as-appointment. Even more, Jeffrey is offering his book, 60 Ways to Reward your teams, and your partner for being of value, for free by clicking here: https://tpn.mastermind.com/opt_in/2262