Is Managing Your Law Firm Costing You Money? with Kent Berk | Ep 194

Attorney Kent Berk thought he'd reached the other side. His firm was thriving. He'd built a great team. He was finally enjoying the freedom he'd worked years to create. Then, within days, three key employees were gone. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Kent returns to share what happened next. Together, he and Steve Riley unpack the hard lessons that followed, why the setback forced Kent to rethink his role in the firm, and how it ultimately changed the way he leads. This isn't just a conversation about losing employees. It's about what happens when the business you've built suddenly forces you to look at it differently. If you've ever wondered whether you're spending your time on the right things, or what it really takes to build a law firm that lasts, this episode is worth a listen. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why losing key employees became the catalyst for building a stronger law firm How fractional leadership can help law firms scale without adding unnecessary overhead The importance of defining your role as the firm owner How KPIs, accountability, and operational leadership work together Why great leaders stop trying to do everything themselves ____________ Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected]. ___________ Supporting Resources: Kent Berk https://berklawgroup.com/team/kent-berk/ Berk Law Group https://berklawgroup.com/ Daniel Struna, Esq., Practice Advisor & Attorney https://atticusadvantage.com/team/daniel-struna/ Episode: From Burnout to 200 Days Off: How Kent Berk Rebuilt His Firm to Run Without Him https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/from-burnout-to-200-days-off-kent-berk/ Episode: AI Is Not Your Lawyer: Protecting Client Privilege with Kent Berk https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/ai-is-not-a-lawyer/ Build My Great Team https://buildmygreatteam.com/ DISC Assessment https://atticusadvantage.com/disc-assessment/ Practice Growth Diagnostic https://atticusadvantage.com/practice-growth-diagnostic/ Atticus Newsletter https://atticusadvantage.com/newsletter-signup/ The Great Practice Breakthrough https://atticusadvantage.com/workshops/the-great-practice-breakthrough/ (Use code PODCAST100$ for 100$ off) ___________ Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.