Ep. 89 - Why Every Law Firm Needs a Client Relations Department

Ep. 95 - How to Stop Being the Chokepoint as a Law Firm Owner: Become a CEO Instead of a Producer

Did you know firing yourself is one of the smartest things you can do? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry talk the CEO vs. Producer roles in a law firm, and reveal how to stop being the chokepoint as a law firm owner. Hear how to build a practice instead of a prison, how to fix the chokepoint in your law firm, how to decide which leadership role is right for you, why it’s okay to let your team mess up, and how to handle emails on vacation as a law firm owner. Good luck listening to this one at 3x speed! Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 94 - Primal Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence for Lawyers: How Future Lawyers Can Use AI Smarter Instead of Fearing It

Did you know the future lawyer is part human & part machine? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore how future lawyers can use AI smarter instead of fearing it, inspired by the book Primal Intelligence by Angus Fletcher. Hear why human lawyers still have the advantage over AI, how future lawyers can use both AI & human judgment, the tasks lawyers should truly use AI for, how to distinguish yourself from AI as a lawyer, and the areas where humans are significantly more talented than AI. This episode has everything from GPA reveals to Kenny Rogers lyrics. Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 93 - The Law Firm Owner Dependency Trap: How to Ensure Your Law Firm Excels without You

Did you know if your law firm can’t run without you, you don’t have a business - you own a job? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry discuss The Law Firm Owner Dependency Trap aka how to ensure your law firm excels without you. Hear why delegation is key to the growth of your team, why delegation is really about delegating decisions, why so many law firm owners struggle with letting go of responsibility, how to inspire more leaders instead of followers, and the 30-day stress test for law firm owners. Where would you rank Marc in terms of your favorite comedians? Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 92 - Planning the Future of Your Law Firm: Succession, MSOs, and Hiring the Next Generation of Lawyers

Did you know leaving your law office can make you money? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry share their favorite sessions from the Fireproof Conference in Austin. Hear the value in getting coached as a law firm owner, why you should consider a Management Services Organization aka MSO for your law firm, whether your resume matters anymore in the legal world, how to think about succession as a law firm owner, and why you should audit your marketing, advertising, and PR as a law firm. Behold, The Amazon of Legal! Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.

Ep. 91 - Organizational Behavior for Law Firms: Stop Confusing Activity with Results in Your Law Firm

Did you know most law firm owners confuse activity with results? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry explore organizational behavior for law firms, and why you should stop confusing activity with results in your law firm. Hear the difference between working on it vs. getting it done, how to define clear performance standards as a law firm owner, how to build repeatable processes for your law firm, how to create the right types of feedback loops, and how to set the KPIs that truly measure results. You’ll also learn that Marc was not an English major. Learn more about the Successful Barrister at SuccessfulBarrister.com [https://www.successfulbarrister.com/], Marc Whitehead & Associates at DisabilityDenials.com [https://disabilitydenials.com/], and contact Marc Whitehead at Marc@MarcWhitehead.com [Marc@MarcWhitehead.com] to get your AI Checklist & Core Values Checklist.