52. Joe Volta - Reducing Alcohol Intake and Starting Your Own Firm

Life isn’t perfect. Things get in the way. Issues arise. Problems come up. Don’t let that dissuade you from following your dreams.  As a trial attorney in Baltimore, Joe Volta focuses his practice on complex product liability litigation.  Additionally, he works with clients to handle a variety of cases that include general business concerns, auto and motorcycle negligence, wrongful death, truck accidents, and premises liability.  On this week's episode, Maria sits down with Joe at the MTMP Conference in Las Vegas. They discuss when it’s time to start your own firm, struggling with addiction, and showing vulnerability on social platforms.  Key takeaways Take the leap and start your own firm. Sometimes the best way to move forward is to take big chances. Joe turned down a great opportunity in order to take a risk and follow his passion. There may be a long road ahead, but his hard work has paid off.  Addiction can be overcome. Don’t be afraid to seek help. A lot of people are dealing with similar circumstances. A good support system can turn your life around.  Be vulnerable with your followers. People can tell when you're not being honest with them. The best way to build an online following is to share the good as well as the bad. Let people learn from your past experiences.  Never Split the Difference Think and Grow Rich Tom Holland Gets Vulnerable About Mental Health & Overcoming Social Anxiety @therock @instacoachmike @cameratricks_ @planetfunbob @topdoglaw To connect with Joe, follow him on Instagram @highvoltagelaw Tip The Scales Podcast Tip the Scales Instagram Tip the Scales TikTok Tip the Scales Youtube Maria Monroy Instagram Maria Monroy LinkedIn LawRank Website LawRank Instagram LawRank TikTok LawRank X / twitter LawRank Facebook LawRank LinkedIn Hull & Chandler Website Hull & Chandler Facebook Hull & Chandler X / twitter Hull & Chandler LinkedIn Hull & Chandler YouTub Chandler | Volta Website Chandler | Volta Facebook Chandler | Volta X / twitter Chandler | Volta LinkedIn Chandler | Volta YouTube Previous Guests: Ed Ciarimboli, Michael Mogill, Jay Vaughn, Andre Regard, Bob Simon, Mark Anderson, Chad Dudley, Bob Simon, Gary Sarner, Jen Gore-Cuthbert, Muhammad Ramadan, Amanda Baggett, Sara Williams, Joe Fried, Bibi Fell, Sahm Manouchehri, Sevy Fisher, Taly Goody, Teresa Diep, Dan Ambrose, Rick Ferri, Glen Lerner, and many others Other episodes you might enjoy: 9. Grit and Determination: Creating Your Own Opportunities 11. Outshine the Competition: Authentic Branding and Wise Spending 20. Courage and Intention: How Radical Honesty Creates Stronger Attorneys