10 Years of Bookkeeping Insights to Increase Your Law Firm ROI

3 Indicators That Your Legal Practice Management is Killing Your Scaling Potential

Is your current law firm tech a "Goldilocks" problem: too big, too small, or just not right? In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Lab, we dive deep into the world of Legal Practice Management (LPM) software to help you eliminate operational chaos and find a system that actually grows with you.

10 Years of Bookkeeping Insights to Increase Your Law Firm ROI

Trust accounting is a silent killer of law firm growth, but mastering your three-way reconciliation protects your cash flow and your license. In this episode, we sit down with Brandy Derrick of Legal Ease Bookkeeping, a bookkeeper with over 10 years of experience working with law firms, to share her top insights to turning financial chaos to predictable systems

How Advisory Boards Help Family & Immigration Law Firms Scale Smarter w/ Kelley Brubaker

In this episode of The Law Firm Growth Lab, Scott Berry and fractional CFO/CPA Kelley Brubaker break down one of the most overlooked growth accelerators in the legal industry: advisory boards. You’ll learn how fastgrowing immigration and family law firms are using advisory boards to eliminate blind spots, stop “lonely leadership,” and make smarter, databacked decisions. We walk through the exact structure, cadence, and protections you need, including NDAs, SMART goals, meeting formats, and how to choose the right mix of advisors who challenge your thinking rather than cosign it. If you’re trying to scale your law firm without giving away equity, want clearer financial + marketing alignment, or simply need trusted voices to pressuretest your decisions, this episode gives you the blueprint. Build your coaching staff. Strengthen your leadership. Scale smarter.

From Panic to Profit: The 6 Numbers Every Law Firm Owner Must Know w/ Brooke Lively

Most attorneys were never taught how to run a business. They were taught the law. In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Lab, Scott sits down with Brooke Lively, fractional CFO and author of From Panic to Profit, to break down the six foundational numbers every law firm owner must understand to scale with confidence. If you have ever felt financial stress, uncertainty about cash flow, or that constant feeling that you are missing something inside your firm, this conversation will give you clarity. Brooke explains: * Why cash flow forecasting matters more than revenue * The real challenge firms face between $1M and $5M * How to identify your firm’s monthly “Black Friday” * The intake and conversion metrics that predict future cash * Why many compensation plans quietly eliminate profit * The rule of thirds and what healthy margins actually look like These are forward-looking numbers that create options, prevent cash crunches, and help owners finally get paid what they deserve.

Building Growth Through Empathy and Language with Iris Albizu

In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Lab Podcast, we sit down with Iris Albizu, founder of Albizu Law Firm in Austin, Texas, to explore how empathy and language can become a firm’s most powerful growth tools. Iris shares how building a fully bilingual office has allowed her to serve Hispanic families with understanding and authenticity, while setting her firm apart in a competitive family law market. She also dives into the importance of training staff for compassion, maintaining transparency with clients, and using cultural awareness as a foundation for long-term trust. For family and immigration law firm founders, this conversation offers a practical look at how human connection can drive measurable business growth.