Deep Bench With Todd Burnham

In this episode, Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy break down why the athlete’s mindset matters in law, how firms create difficult clients, the power of process over outcomes, and why the future of legal services is built on connection, trust, and team culture—not fear and hierarchy.

In this episode, Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy break down why culture, emotional intelligence, coaching, and stakeholder alignment are the real keys to building a scalable law firm. From athlete’s mindset to performance coaching, they unpack the systems that create sustainable growth, stronger teams, and healthier businesses.

Most firms grow like strip malls—more offices, more people, more chaos.The best firms? They build skyscrapers.In this episode of Ask Anything, Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy break down how to scale a law firm without losing control of culture, client experience, or economics. From intake to billing to case updates, every touchpoint either builds trust—or breaks it.This isn’t theory. It’s how high-performing firms eliminate leaks, create consistency, and turn service into sustainable growth.One system. One standard. One experience—no matter how big you get.Because if your client experience changes as you grow…you’re not scaling—you’re spreading inconsistency.YouTube

What if your next $5M isn’t more leads—but fixing what you already have?We show how going from 40 to 50 leads—and tightening one key metric—changes everything.This is real-time, not theory.

What happens when your numbers jump—but you don’t know why?That’s where most firms lose control.We break down how to turn “lucky growth” into a repeatable system using automation, SEO, client experience, and data.Because if you can’t explain it—you can’t scale it.

Most firms sit at 80% and call it growth—but that’s just survival. In this episode, Todd and Phil show how a simple 10% improvement in execution can unlock millions in profit without adding more work. From intake to follow-up to billing, this is a blueprint for turning efficiency into real results.

Most law firms aren’t losing because of effort—they’re leaking profit everywhere. In this episode, Todd and Phil break down the difference between operating at 80% (break-even) and building a firm that actually scales. From intake conversion and SEO-driven demand to billing discipline, training, and team accountability, this is a raw look at where firms lose money—and how to fix it.If you’re growing but not feeling it in your numbers, this is the conversation you need.

Todd and Phil break down the numbers behind a healthy law firm: billing, transfer, profit, and the hidden cost of being “busy” without being efficient. This is a straight conversation about where money leaks, how culture gets affected, and why growth without stability is just a bigger mess.

Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy explore the difference between work-life balance and work-life flow, and why the distinction matters for performance, culture, and avoiding burnout.They break down practical frameworks like “Zelda Hearts,” the “Two Hands” model, and the idea of finding touchpoints between your work and the parts of life that matter most: relationships, health, learning, and purpose. The conversation dives into how lawyers and firm owners can build sustainable careers by aligning work with their best life instead of treating it as a compromise.

Todd Burnham and Phil McCarthy break down the performance framework behind high-functioning law firms. They explore how service, billables, sales, and technology connect to create a culture of execution.By defining roles, setting priorities, tracking meaningful metrics, and embracing feedback, firms can build systems that drive growth while improving the client experience.This episode shows how treating law firm operations like athletic performance—reviewing the film, making adjustments, and running better plays—creates sustainable success.

In this episode of Ask Anything, Todd Burnham breaks down the fundamentals of scaling a law firm the right way — starting with identity, culture, and systems before marketing and growth.He shares a simple framework for sustainable scale, explains why great sales start with listening (not pitching), and unpacks the rising role of MSOs and private equity in reshaping the legal industry.Todd also covers hiring for work ethic, building a culture people stay for, and the “Zelda Hearts” concept — balancing health, family, and business so founders don’t lose themselves while building.If you want to grow a firm without chasing tactics or burning out, this episode lays out the mindset and structure that actually drive long-term success.

How do you say no without burning bridges? How do you protect your time, keep growing, and still show up for the people who matter most? Todd Burnham, Chris, and Benny Bash break down the mindset behind boundaries, leadership, legacy, and the daily grind of building a meaningful life.

What do sports, business, and parenting all have in common? The process. In this episode, Todd Burnham shares why growth is layered, why mistakes can become lessons, and why the way you handle adversity shapes the people watching you most—your kids.

Todd Burnham talks about the difference between wanting results and doing the hard things required to earn them. This episode dives into burnout, family, leadership, discipline, and why a soft mindset can quietly wreck progress at home, in business, and in life.

Todd Burnham connects sports, business, and personal growth in a conversation about leadership, culture, and communication. From the Broncos and CU to Burnham Law, this episode explores why the best leaders don’t just manage people—they evaluate themselves, address problems directly, and create teams built on trust, clarity, and accountability.

Todd Burnham shares the story behind Comeback and why winning alone is no longer enough. This episode dives into loss, leadership, parenting, authenticity, and the importance of owning mistakes so you can grow through them. It’s a conversation about becoming better in every part of life—at work, at home, and in the moments that test you most.

Winning teams don’t avoid losses—they use them.Todd Burnham breaks down the growth mindset behind elite performance, from NFL comebacks to law-firm leadership. If you want to build stronger teams, improve faster, and turn setbacks into momentum, this episode of Deep Bench shows why the way you handle losses determines how much you win.

Todd Burnham unpacks the hard side of leadership: if the wrong mindset is spreading, you either deal with it or it infects the whole team. From Burnham Law to the Broncos, this episode is about standards, culture, accountability, and the moments leaders can’t afford to look away.

In this episode of Deep Bench with Todd Burnham, Todd breaks down why rock bottom can be the beginning of real growth. Using the Broncos as a case study, he explains the difference between a winning mindset and a growth mindset, why communication and leadership matter when things fall apart, and how great teams use adversity to rebuild stronger cultures.

Todd Burnham breaks down how teams slide into dysfunction—and how leaders stop it. From the Broncos to Burnham Law, this episode is about communication, accountability, culture repair, and the mindset required to turn adversity into a comeback.

Todd Burnham unpacks what really happens when a team starts slipping. This episode is about culture, accountability, leadership, and the hard truth that when bad behavior is tolerated, average becomes the standard. From football to firm-building, Todd shows how real leaders stop the spread and reset the room.

Winning wants the result. Growth studies the process. Todd Burnham uses Kobe, Russ, and the Broncos to break down self-awareness, empathy, leadership, and why real improvement starts when you stop defending and start learning.

Todd Burnham breaks down a hard truth: winning and growing are not the same thing. From the Avalanche to Burnham Law to Russell Wilson, this episode dives into effort, leadership, self-awareness, and why real growth requires more than confidence and talent.

In Part 2 of Growth Mindset, Todd Burnham explores the moment where growth actually happens—the split second between your first emotional reaction and the choice you make next.Using lessons from marriage, leadership, sports, and building Burnham Law, Todd breaks down why most people fail to grow: they react instead of reflect. Whether it's conflict in relationships, adversity in business, or criticism in life, the first thought is often defensive.Real growth comes from recognizing that moment and choosing a better response.Todd also discusses the realities behind public relationships like Tom Brady and Gisele, the sacrifices required to pursue greatness, and why adversity is the true training ground for leaders.Growth mindset isn’t about thinking positive—it’s about learning how to respond when everything inside you wants to quit, blame, or react.

In this episode of Deep Bench, Todd Burnham breaks down what growth mindset actually looks like in the real world.Using lessons from the Denver Broncos, leadership inside Burnham Law, and even the public struggles of Tom Brady and Gisele, Todd explains why growth rarely looks clean while it’s happening.New systems take time. Culture takes time. Leadership evolves through adversity.Todd shares why people are too quick to judge the process, why authenticity matters in building a firm and a life, and how real growth happens when you stay committed through the messy middle.This episode is about perspective, patience, and learning to trust the process when everyone else is ready to quit.

In Part 2 of Embrace the Losses, Todd Burnham goes deeper into the mindset behind resilience, leadership, and transformation. Joined by key members of the Burnham Law team, Todd explores what it takes to build something that lasts: vision, urgency, trust, and the willingness to grow through chaos, criticism, and hard seasons.This episode dives into the power of partnership, the traits behind real comebacks, and why the people who rise are the ones who refuse to stay stuck in the moment. Todd also shares the deeper story behind his upcoming book, The Comeback, and the six traits he’s seen in people who don’t just survive adversity—they come back stronger because of it.This is an episode about leadership, culture, humility, and the mindset required to keep moving forward when life gets heavy.

In this episode of Deep Bench, Todd Burnham explores the mindset that separates winners from everyone else. Using lessons from the Denver Broncos and leadership decisions inside professional sports, Todd breaks down why failure, urgency, and honest self-evaluation are essential to long-term success.Todd shares how taking inventory of weaknesses, surrounding yourself with the right people, and focusing on service helped build Burnham Law—and why “following your passion” isn’t always the right advice early in your career. If you want to build something meaningful, you have to get comfortable with losses, learn from them, and keep moving forward.Get dialed in.Get fired up.Get your mind right.

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"Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." - Michael Jordan

“Always make every person, place or condition better than you left it. / E hele me ka pu’olo.” -Hawaiian Proverb

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Todd's amazing wife Katy talks about the early years of Burnham Law and how they were able to survive the early struggles in order to enjoy what they have today. She also talks about how they thrive as a family and what makes Todd tick.

“I’m an athlete, a warrior. We should always be ready to fight everybody on our worst day.” Nate Diaz

"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." - Michael Jordan

“Never make excuses. Your friends don’t need them and your foes won’t believe them.” ―John Wooden

“The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory.” – Les Brown

Firm Manager Donna Bystricky talks about her upbringing in Indiana and how she made her way to Colorado. She also talks about the growth of Burnham Law, her high standards, attention to detail, fitness, sleepless nights and the magic she brings to a radio mic.

Managing partner Stephanie Randall talks about managing a growing firm and the importance of always focusing on her people. She explains how she and Todd have effectively reversed roles within the firm and recalls some of Todd's past missteps, like that time when Todd wore WAY too much makeup.

"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up" Babe Ruth

"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change" - Albert Einstein

“If you are afraid of failure you don’t deserve to be successful!” – Charles Barkley

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice." Steve Jobs

"I really get motivated when I have doubters." — Shaquille O’Neal

“Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others,” - John Maxwell

"The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.” – Arnold SchwarzeneggerBumper Music - The Beeves, Playing Bingo

“Make sure you live in the moment and work your butt off every single day, and I hope I inspire people all around the world to just be themselves. Be humble, and be grateful for all the blessings in your life.” – Steph Curry

"I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion" Muhammad Ali

“I really think a champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall.” - Serena Williams

"I'm a great believer in the character of a club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have." - Tony La Russa

“My friends said, 'You're crazy, enjoy single life.' But that's not for me.” - Kurt Warner