Episodes

  • #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
  • #313: Rewrite Your Soundtrack: Lead Your Firm with the Right Mindset

    #313: Rewrite Your Soundtrack: Lead Your Firm with the Right Mindset
    Jun 10 2025
    How do your thoughts shape your reality as a law firm owner? The soundtracks playing on repeat in your mind - those persistent thought patterns about leadership, time management, and growth - directly impact how you run your firm and the results you achieve.

    In this episode, Melissa dives into the concept of "broken soundtracks," the limiting beliefs and unhelpful thought patterns that may be holding you back without you even realizing it. Drawing from insights by Jon Acuff, Melissa explores how to identify these thoughts and, more importantly, how to rewrite them in ways that serve your growth as a leader.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/313
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    21 mins
  • #312: Transform Team Resistance into Valuable Business Data

    #312: Transform Team Resistance into Valuable Business Data
    Jun 3 2025
    Are you struggling to get your team on board with new initiatives? Building a successful law firm isn’t just about launching new ideas – it’s about gaining genuine buy-in from your team. When things don’t go as planned, it’s natural to feel defensive or take things personally.

    In this episode, Melissa shares how shifting from frustration to curiosity is essential in transforming these situations into growth opportunities. Whether you're updating systems, introducing incentive programs, or sharing strategic plans, the reception from your team provides essential data.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/312
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    17 mins
  • #311: Intentional Delays: How to Make Wise Choices That Boost Productivity

    #311: Intentional Delays: How to Make Wise Choices That Boost Productivity
    May 27 2025
    Are you unknowingly sabotaging your productivity by confusing intentional planning with procrastination? Many law firm owners fall into a common trap of delaying tasks, but not all delays are created equal. Understanding the difference between virtuous procrastination and sagacious delay can transform how you manage your time, decisions, and momentum.

    In this episode, Melissa explains how virtuous procrastination disguises itself as productivity but ultimately undermines self-trust and progress. By contrast, sagacious delay is a strategic, intentional pause that honors your commitments while allowing you to reschedule tasks thoughtfully. Melissa breaks down how these two approaches impact your ability to stay on track and build momentum in your firm.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/311
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    17 mins
  • #310: Expense versus Investment Thinking: Tools That Support Performance

    #310: Expense versus Investment Thinking: Tools That Support Performance
    May 20 2025
    Are you holding your firm back by being too frugal with your business tools? Many law firm owners fall into the trap of cutting corners on essential tools, forcing their teams to cobble together inefficient processes that ultimately create drag throughout the entire organization.

    In this episode, Melissa explains the difference between “expense thinking” and “investment thinking.” Expense thinking focuses on saving money right now, keeping firms stuck in reactive survival mode. Investment thinking, by contrast, considers what the business needs to operate at a high level both today and in the future.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/310
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    19 mins
  • #309: Data-Driven Decision Making and Productivity Systems with Chelsea Riekkola

    #309: Data-Driven Decision Making and Productivity Systems with Chelsea Riekkola
    May 13 2025
    How can data-driven decision-making transform your law firm? Melissa sits down with Mastery Group member Chelsea Riekkola, who went from not knowing what a KPI was to confidently setting and achieving ambitious revenue goals for her firm.

    Learn how Chelsea's firm exceeded their revenue targets through intentional goal-setting and team engagement, her unique approach to Monday Map using digital tools, and how she maintains extraordinary productivity despite juggling partnership responsibilities, board work, and family life. If you've been struggling to implement systems, Chelsea's practical insights will show you what's possible when you commit to the process.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/309
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    35 mins