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The Law Firm Owner Podcast

The Law Firm Owner Podcast

By: Melissa Shanahan
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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.© 2025 Velocity Work
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  • #316: Hiring vs. Paying Off Debt: Strategic Investment Decisions for Law Firm Growth

    #316: Hiring vs. Paying Off Debt: Strategic Investment Decisions for Law Firm Growth
    Jul 1 2025

    Law firm owners often find themselves stuck between two pressures: the growing workload that requires more hands, and the burden of existing debt that seems to consume every available dollar. This creates a paralyzing cycle where growth feels out of reach, even though the work is there and waiting to be done.

    If you’re ready to stop letting debt dictate your business decisions and want to learn how to leverage strategic hires for growth, this episode is for you. Melissa walks you through how to turn debt from a controlling factor into just another element of your strategic planning, helping you make empowered, calculated decisions for your firm’s success.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/316
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    18 mins
  • #315: Stop Over-Indexing: Finding Steady Leadership in the Highs and Lows

    #315: Stop Over-Indexing: Finding Steady Leadership in the Highs and Lows
    Jun 24 2025
    Are you letting the highs and lows of your business dictate your leadership? Many law firm owners over-index on both good and bad news, allowing it to drive their emotional state and decision-making.

    In this episode, Melissa explores the concept of emotional neutrality and why it’s crucial for effective leadership. By learning to stay steady between successes and setbacks, you can make decisions based on what your business truly needs. Emotional neutrality doesn’t mean shutting down your feelings, but rather creating enough space between the event and your response to lead with clarity, consistency, and thoughtful decision-making.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/315
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    18 mins
  • #314: Mindset ROI: Positivity vs Negativity

    #314: Mindset ROI: Positivity vs Negativity
    Jun 17 2025
    What is the ROI of your mindset? In this episode, Melissa explores the critical difference between positivity and negativity in law firm leadership and why understanding the ROI of each mindset matters for your success.

    Building on last week's mindset discussion, she shares how your thought patterns directly impact your firm's performance and culture. She also breaks down practical strategies for auditing your mental inputs, choosing productive thought patterns, and creating a culture that drives growth.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/314
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    16 mins
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