Hosted by Melissa Shanahan · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 367 episodes
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal lives. Tune in each week to join the community of law firm owners who are committed to taking their businesses from where they are now to where they want to be.
Melissa Shanahan hosts The Law Firm Owner Podcast, a business show with 367 episodes published.
Law firm owners often face difficult decisions when strategic changes are needed. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Velocity Work clients Bobby and Abby Botnick to discuss how they navigated risk and opportunity wh
Scaling a law firm with your spouse presents unique challenges and opportunities. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Velocity Work clients Bobby and Abby Botnick, who run a criminal defense practice, to discuss how
The first quarter after a strategic reset can feel unexpectedly hard for law firm owners. In this episode, Melissa explains why momentum after a reset often feels heavy and why the work can seem more challenging than ant
Many law firm owners struggle to see the bigger picture of their firm's growth and wonder what steps will move them forward. In this episode, Melissa introduces a diagram that maps different stages of law firm growth, sh
Many law firm owners reach a point where they feel maxed out and wonder if the business itself is the problem. In this episode, Melissa explores how to separate personal capacity from the challenges of running a firm and
Law firm owners often hit a point where the firm can't keep up with demand, and work piles up. In this episode, Melissa explains how to recognize these bottlenecks, what causes them, and how they can limit growth and pro
Law firm owners sometimes keep employees who are holding the team back, convincing themselves the problem isn't what it seems. In this episode, Melissa explores why that happens and what it costs you, your team, and your
Law firm transactions are about far more than valuation or signing paperwork. What actually makes a deal succeed or fall apart? In this episode, Melissa is joined again by Michael Di Gennaro of The Law Practice Exchange
What happens to your law firm's value, clients, and legacy if you do not have a clear succession plan in place? For many owners, Management Services Organizations (MSOs) may seem like something reserved for massive firms
Have you ever assumed buying a law firm was out of reach because you do not have the capital or experience? Melissa sits down with Michael Di Gennaro from Law Practice Exchange to break down the financial side of buying
Buying a law firm may seem like an exciting growth opportunity, but it involves more than just signing a contract. What hidden costs do buyers often miss? In this episode, Melissa is joined again by Michael Di Gennaro, l
What needs to be in place before you buy a law firm, and how do you know if you are actually ready for that level of responsibility? It is easy to view acquisition as a faster path to growth, but without the right founda
Does your P&L actually give you clarity, or does it leave you feeling unsettled without knowing why? When you can't clearly see what's coming in, what's going out, and what's left over, you're left to fill in the gaps, a
Are there risks quietly building inside your law firm that you don't even know to look for? Many owners focus on increasing revenue and reducing taxes, but underneath those goals, there are structural decisions that can
What does market volatility reveal about your investment portfolio? In this episode, tax attorney Megan Robin returns to break down how economic uncertainty impacts law firm owners' portfolios, offering key insights into
Have you ever made a clear decision about your firm, only to find yourself reopening it later when execution becomes uncomfortable? Many law firm owners believe their challenge is making better decisions, but the real is
What do the 2025 Trump tax bill changes mean for your law firm? In this episode, tax attorney Megan Robin returns to break down the significant changes in the tax landscape. Megan explains how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (
When was the last time you set a real goal with a clear finish line and identified the strategic priorities that would get you there? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between goals and rocks and why conf
What actually determines your law firm's value when it's time to sell? In this episode, Melissa continues her conversation with Michael Di Gennaro to unpack how law firm valuation really works and why so many owners misu
What do you need to start thinking about before selling your law firm? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Michael Di Gennaro, Chief Strategy Officer at Law Practice Exchange, to discuss the crucial factors law firm
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast is hosted by Melissa Shanahan. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 367 episodes.
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