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Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

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 What if you could hang out with successful small and solo law firm attorneys, ask them about their successes and failures, their business strategies and mindset habits; then take an insight or two to guide your own growth in your practice? That’s what we do each week on Great Practice. Great Life. Hosted by Steve Riley –– former trial attorney and lawyer coach for more than 20 years –– every episode is an in-depth look at how to work less while maintaining high client service standards, reduce your stress levels while growing your income, and find time to make changes when you are time-starved. The goal is to provide strategies to help you balance your lives and grow your practice.2022 Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • 138: Leading Lions and Prima Donnas: John Morgan’s Leadership Lessons – Part 2

    138: Leading Lions and Prima Donnas: John Morgan’s Leadership Lessons – Part 2
    Jun 30 2025
    John Morgan doesn’t lead quietly—and he doesn’t build small. In part two of his conversation with Steve Riley, he shares the systems, standards, and mindset that built a law empire. On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve Riley welcomes back John Morgan, founder of Morgan & Morgan, for an insightful continuation of their conversation. In this episode, you’ll discover John Morgan’s leadership lessons on how to grow a law firm with integrity. He also shares how long-term vision, and well-built systems can support both business growth and personal success. John shares the systems he created that allow his firm to scale without losing control. He highlights the importance of structure and transparency, sharing how internal checks to eliminate rogue behavior and uphold the firm’s standards. For any attorney managing a growing team, John’s insights on leadership, oversight, and operational discipline are invaluable. The conversation shifts into legacy and personal life. John opens up about raising four humble and successful children. He emphasizes that leadership isn’t just about being a visionary; it’s about being a visionary maker. His insight into parenting, business, and firm culture shows how strong values translate across every part of life. Throughout the episode, John shares analogies that bring his approach to life—from magic tricks and oil fields to casinos and card tables. He reflects on overcoming insecurity, navigating unpredictability, and creating opportunity through generosity, gratitude, and persistence. John Morgan’s leadership lessons are rooted in hard-earned experience and deep human insight. This episode is more than a conversation; it’s a roadmap for building sustainable law firm leadership, straight from one of the most successful legal entrepreneurs in the country. Tune in for candid advice, actionable takeaways, and a clear blueprint for creating a lasting legacy, and building a great practice and a great life. In this episode, you will hear: How to balance a successful legal career with a fulfilling personal lifeJohn Morgan’s insights on creating harmony between work and homeBuilding accountable and transparent systems in your law firmWhy adopting audited financials can accelerate growth and trustThe surprising connection between magic tricks and trial law strategyHow to recognize and seize opportunities in an unpredictable worldTeaching discipline, humility, and work ethic to the next generationOvercoming vision blockers like self-doubt and envyThe role of gratitude and generosity in building a great life Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: John Morgan: www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/john-morganMorgan & Morgan: www.forthepeople.comEpisode 137: Grow or Die: John Morgan’s Relentless Strategy for Law Firm Expansion – Part 1: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/grow-or-die-john-morganContact Atticus for a Free Assessment: atticusadvantage.com/contact-usZendesk: www.zendesk.comWonderWorks: www.wonderworksonline.comAlcatraz East: www.alcatrazeast.comYou Can't Teach Hungry: Creating the Multimillion Dollar Law Firm by John Morgan: www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Teach-Hungry-Multimillion-ebook/dp/B0CW1KSZ1MYou Can’t Teach Vision: The Twenty-First Century Law Firm by John Morgan: www.amazon.com/Teach-Vision-Twenty-First-Century-MORGAN/dp/1941007384Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant: www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986The Summit: atticussummit.comJohn’s 2018 Summit Keynote Presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TOxZ9terqA Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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  • 137: Grow or Die: John Morgan’s Relentless Strategy for Law Firm Expansion – Part 1

    137: Grow or Die: John Morgan’s Relentless Strategy for Law Firm Expansion – Part 1
    Jun 23 2025

    In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve Riley is joined by visionary attorney and entrepreneur John Morgan for a focused conversation on law firm expansion. As the founder of Morgan & Morgan, John built one of the largest plaintiffs’ firms in the United States. He explains how a growth-focused mindset and strong systems helped his firm scale in a fast-changing legal industry.

    John, now 69, continues to lead with a “grow or die” mindset. Back in 2009, he wrote a speech that shaped his entire growth strategy. He compared the future of law to the shift from stagecoaches to trains, noting that big changes often arrive faster than expected. Today, he sees autonomous vehicles as the next major disruption for personal injury law. Rather than wait, he’s already building his firm to meet that future now.

    Technology plays a critical role in this law firm expansion strategy. John discusses how tools like Litify, which he co-founded, and digital assets like Injury.com are helping Morgan & Morgan scale operations, streamline client intake, and stay ahead in a competitive market.

    He describes “Morgan & Morgan 3.0” as a service model inspired by Amazon, focused on delivering what clients need, when they need it, with speed and reliability. This episode outlines how combining a visionary mindset with practical systems can future-proof your law firm.

    Whether you’re just starting out or leading a growing practice, don’t miss John’s insight on law firm expansion that lasts.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    • John Morgan’s “grow or die” philosophy and its impact on Morgan & Morgan’s growth
    • Challenges due to Florida’s tort reform and strategic adaptations
    • Embracing technology through platforms like Litify
    • Expansion into new practice areas and nationwide presence
    • Vision for Morgan & Morgan 3.0, inspired by Amazon’s operational model
    • Preparing for future legal landscapes, including autonomous vehicle cases
    • Accountability and strategic growth within the firm using data and transparency

    Follow and Review:

    We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

    If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com.

    Supporting Resources:

    • John Morgan: www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/john-morgan
    • Morgan & Morgan: www.forthepeople.com
    • Litify: www.litify.com
    • Injury.com: www.injury.com
    • The Summit: atticussummit.com
    • John’s 2018 Summit Keynote Presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TOxZ9terqA
    • Contact us to learn about our Trial Lawyers Program: atticusadvantage.com/contact-us

    Episode Credits

    If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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  • 136: The Biggest Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Make and How to Fix Them with Robert Rose

    136: The Biggest Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Make and How to Fix Them with Robert Rose
    Jun 16 2025
    In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life®, Steve Riley welcomes back content marketing guru Robert Rose for a powerful conversation tailored to attorneys and law firm owners looking to improve their marketing strategy. Robert shares how lawyers can turn their natural communication strengths, advocacy, storytelling, and clarity into a winning content marketing strategy. His tips are practical, achievable, and designed for busy professionals. Many small and solo law firms rely almost exclusively on referrals. While referrals are important, they aren’t a full marketing plan. Robert explains why a consistent and structured marketing strategy is critical for growth. He shares how attorneys often treat marketing as an occasional task instead of a business function and how to change that. You’ll learn why templated, generic marketing content usually fails, and what to do instead. Steve and Robert dive into how to create authentic, targeted content that speaks to your ideal clients. Whether you’re using LinkedIn to connect with professionals or Facebook for a broader reach, your content should reflect your voice and values. The episode also explores how referral partnerships and social media can complement content marketing to elevate your firm’s visibility and authority. Robert offers simple ways to get started—without overwhelming your schedule or sacrificing billable hours. If you’re tired of wasting time and money on marketing that doesn’t work, this episode is your roadmap to doing it right. In this episode, you will hear: Strategies for small law firms to leverage content marketing, featuring insights from expert Robert RoseTransforming lawyers' advocacy and storytelling skills into effective content marketing toolsOvercoming misconceptions about marketing as a sporadic activityThe importance of a consistent, structured approachUtilizing social media and referral partnerships to enhance law firm presence and brand voiceEmphasizing personalized, creative marketing strategies over templated approachesAligning marketing efforts with personal and professional satisfaction for attorneysAddressing common challenges and pitfalls in law firm marketing, including a lack of strategy and fear of commoditization Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Supporting Resources: Robert Rose: robertrose.netRobert Rose LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robroseSeventh Bear: seventhbear.comRequest a free discovery call with Robert Rose! atticusadvantage.com/robertroseEpisode 083: Content Marketing for Lawyers with Robert Rose: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/mastering-content-marketing-for-small-and-solo-law-firmsEpisode 029: Just Because Every Other Lawyer is Doing It Doesn’t Mean You Should with Robert Rose: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/just-because-every-other-lawyer-is-doing-it-doesnt-mean-you-should-with-robert-roseContent Marketing Strategy: Harness the Power of Your Brand’s Voice by Robert Rose: www.amazon.com/Content-Marketing-Strategy-Harness-Brands/dp/1398611506Killing Marketing: How Innovative Businesses Are Turning Marketing Cost Into Profit by Robert Rose: www.amazon.com/Killing-Marketing-Innovative-Businesses-Turning/dp/1260026426The Summit: atticussummit.comWorkshop: Grow Your Practice With AI: atticusadvantage.com/workshops/grow-your-law-practice-with-ai Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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