• Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus™ Helping attorneys grow thriving practices, increase revenue, lower stress, and achieve a work/life balance.

  • By: Steve Riley
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Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus™ Helping attorneys grow thriving practices, increase revenue, lower stress, and achieve a work/life balance.

By: Steve Riley
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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
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Episodes
  • 114: From Crisis to Success: Rebuilding Your Practice After Disaster with Adam Cordover

    114: From Crisis to Success: Rebuilding Your Practice After Disaster with Adam Cordover
    Jan 13 2025
    A Note from the Team at Atticus: We recorded this episode back in December 2024, and it was scheduled to go out this week before the devastating wildfires in California began. Hearing about what’s happening now, we can’t help but see the similarities between the challenges caused by Hurricane Helene and the heartbreaking losses so many are facing in California. Our hearts are with everyone affected, and we truly hope you and your loved ones are safe. If there’s any way we can support you or your community, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here for you. ---- Trailblazer Adam Cordover, a pioneer in collaborative divorce law, takes center stage to share his groundbreaking work in establishing a virtual law firm that revolutionizes out-of-court dispute resolution. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Adam reveals the power of gratitude and collaboration in creating a practice that aligns with personal values and prioritizes families' well-being. He recounts his resilience journey in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in 2024, illustrating how adversity can catalyze growth and transformation. Explore the dynamic world of collaborative divorce, where Adam's expertise as a co-author and trainer shines. This approach brings together attorneys and neutral facilitators, such as mental health and financial professionals, to support spouses in achieving amicable resolutions outside of court. It's a process that promises privacy and self-determination, which is especially beneficial for professionals and business owners who value discretion. Adam’s stories emphasize the importance of teamwork over competition, showing how collaboration leads to more fulfilling outcomes. The episode highlights Adam's involvement with the Atticus Practice Growth Program, which helped him shift his focus from merely managing client work to strategically growing his practice. Mark Metzger and Victor Medina emerge as influential figures in Adam's journey, enriching his path with support and inspiration. Adam underscores the transformative power of strategic planning, gratitude, and a supportive community through tools like the My Great Life Planner and stories of overcoming personal and professional challenges. This conversation is a testament to resilience, offering valuable lessons in turning challenges into opportunities for a prosperous and balanced legal career. In this episode, you will hear: Adam Cordover's innovative approach to collaborative divorce and virtual law practice The power of gratitude and collaboration in legal practice Resilience and growth following Hurricane Helene in 2024 Strategic planning and mindset shifts for a successful law firm The benefits of using the My Great Life Planner for focus and productivity The role of the Atticus Practice Growth Program in enhancing practice growth Embracing gratitude and reciprocal relationships for business growth 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: Adam B. Cordover: familydiplomacy.com/adam-cordover Family Diplomacy: familydiplomacy.com Building A Successful Collaborative Family Law Practice: familydiplomacy.com/building-a-successful-collaborative-family-law-practice-now-available The Summit: nsslfc.com Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/what-we-do/law-firm-coaching My Great Planner: atticusadvantage.com/books Practice Advisor Coaching with Atticus: atticusadvantage.com/what-we-do/law-firm-coaching Episode 64: The Secrets to My Greatest Quarter Ever with Michele Fuller: atticusadvantage.com/episode064 Episode 3: How to Grow Your Law Firm Tenfold with Mark Metzger: atticusadvantage.com/episode003 Episode 71: Unveiling the Secrets Steve Won’t Tell You with Victor Medina & Mark Metzger: atticusadvantage.com/episode071 Episode 5: Give Yourself Grace, and Begin Again Tomorrow with Victor Medina: atticusadvantage.com/episode005 Episode 63: What is the #1 Skill to Grow Your Practice? with Victor Medina: atticusadvantage.com/episode063 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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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 113: Turning Vision Into Reality: 2025 Goal Setting for Lawyers with Steve Riley

    113: Turning Vision Into Reality: 2025 Goal Setting for Lawyers with Steve Riley
    Jan 6 2025

    Can a simple shift in mindset turn 2025 into your most successful year yet?

    In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve invites you on a transformative journey to redefine success in both your personal and professional life. He highlights the crucial difference between ideas and actionable goals, drawing on personal experiences like his “Great Life Adventure” cruise from Sydney to Fiji. Discover how lessons from the past can shape future strategies and how to build a thriving law practice that increases income and client satisfaction.

    Steve explains how setting professional goals is intertwined with personal growth, challenging you to envision your life across five key areas: health, relationships, personal growth, time off, and professional practice. This episode provides practical strategies for improving your physical health, deepening relationships, and advancing your professional practice through ambitious yet achievable goals. With actionable guidance on boosting client referrals and income, this episode serves as a motivational call to action to create a balanced, rewarding life and law practice.

    Embrace this opportunity to make 2025 your greatest year yet by transforming your dreams into reality through strategic goal setting.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    • Transforming dreams into actionable goals for a successful 2025

    • Strategic planning and goal setting with Steve

    • The upcoming “Level Up Your Billable Practice” workshop for lawyers

    • Balancing personal growth, health, and professional success

    • Exercises to harvest emotional capital from past successes

    • Distinguishing between ideas and concrete goals through strategic thinking

    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:

    • Workshop: Level Up Your Billable Practice: Unlock Hidden Revenue and Maximize Your Time atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/level-up-your-billable-practice (Use discount code PODCAST100 for $100 off your registration!)

    • Sydney Park Hyatt: www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/australia/park-hyatt-sydney/sydph

    • Our Great Life Couples Workshop: atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/our-great-life-couples-workshop

    • Workshop Series: Grow Your Law Practice with AI: atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/the-power-of-AI-workshop (Use discount code AIPODCAST300 for $300 off your registration!)

    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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    41 mins
  • 112: The Best of Great Practice. Great Life. : Top Moments of 2024

    112: The Best of Great Practice. Great Life. : Top Moments of 2024
    Dec 30 2024
    Unlock the secrets to thriving both personally and professionally with our latest episode, where we promise transformative insights into building a fulfilling practice and life. Join us as we celebrate the end of 2024 by spotlighting key lessons from our most impactful episodes this year. From Craig Goldenfarb's wisdom on nurturing team culture to Michele Fuller's chaos management strategies, and Aaron Rothert's tips for scaling a practice, you'll find a treasure trove of knowledge. Kevin Snyder offers a fresh perspective on linking financial success with personal happiness, while Mike Michalowicz shares his journey from lawyer to entrepreneur. Valerie Peterson caps it all off with ten dynamic growth strategies, drawing from our 100th episode celebrations. Listen as we delve into the art of delegation, highlighting how fractionalization can empower business owners, particularly lawyers, to overcome the superhero complex and foster sustainable growth. In this episode, you will hear: Importance of team culture and employee happiness in practice growth Insights on balancing financial success with personal happiness through the Happiness Scorecard Navigating personal and professional challenges with resilience and focus on cash flow and passion Fractionalization and effective delegation as tools for sustainable growth in law practices Mentorship and shared experiences as vital for leadership and personal development Reflections on achievements from 2024 and preparing for a successful 2025 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: Level Up Your Billable Practice https://atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/level-up-your-billable-practice 061: The Secrets to Becoming an 8-Figure Attorney with Craig Goldenfarb https://atticusadvantage.com/episode061 Goldlaw Personal Injury Lawyers https://www.goldlaw.com/ 064: The Secrets to My Greatest Quarter Ever with Michele Fuller https://atticusadvantage.com/episode064 Michele Fuller, Practice Advisor & Attorney https://atticusadvantage.com/our-team/michele-fuller/ 081: Growth Strategies for Solo Attorneys: Tips on Scaling Up with Aaron Rothert https://atticusadvantage.com/episode081 Aaron Rothert, Practice Advisor & Attorney https://atticusadvantage.com/our-team/aaron-rothert/ 099: Do Happy Lawyers Make More Money? with Kevin Snyder https://atticusadvantage.com/episode099 Kevin’s Happiness Scorecard https://atticusadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Scorecard-Happiness-Advantage.pdf 106: Building an All In Team with Mike Michalowicz https://atticusadvantage.com/episode106 Mike Michalowicz website https://mikemichalowicz.com/ 100: 10 Growth Strategies from 100 Brilliant People with Valerie Peterson https://atticusadvantage.com/episode100 Get the 10 Growth Strategies from 100 Brilliant People Guide https://atticusadvantage.mykajabi.com/10-growth-strategies Get a complimentary Practice Growth Diagnostic (use coupon code PGDFREE at checkout) https://atticusadvantage.com/practice-growth-diagnostic/ 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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    54 mins

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