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Scalable Law Podcast
by Caralee Fontenele
Want to know how to scale your law firm without burnout? And have more profit in your pocket and time in your calendar?Join Caralee Fontenele, a successful law firm owner and the leader of an incredible global community full of ambitious law firm owners, to discover the systems and strategies that work to scale your own legal business.From offline and online marketing to team, scaling, mindset and more, you’ll learn the essential elements for building a massively profitable law firm and hugely happy life where you can do more of what you love. For more help scaling your law firm and creating more freedom, visit www.scalablelaw.com.
Episodes
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The Money You've Already Earned, But Will Never See (EP 208)
Episode Summary Busy firms can still have cashflow problems. In this episode, I talk about the report most owners skip: work in progress. It's work you've already paid your team to do, but it isn't money until it's invoiced and paid. It also doesn't age well. The longer it sits, the harder it is…
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Right People, Right Seats (207)
Episode Summary I just got back from a few weeks in Europe with plenty of time to think on those long flights, and I kept coming back to a topic I know well from running my own firm. Most law firm owners think they have a hiring problem. In my experience, it's rarely that simple. In this episode…
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Why Your Team's Results Are Actually Your Responsibility (EP 205)
Episode Summary I've had more conversations than I can count with law firm owners who tell me their team just isn't performing. More stress, more hours, more chasing, and somehow the numbers still don't move. In this episode I want to challenge that story, because in my experience it's rarely a...
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The Nine Levers a Law Firm Coach Uses to Build Freedom and Profit
I want to walk you through something I use with every single client in Accelerator, because it's the fastest way I know to see exactly what's holding your firm back. I call it the three sided model of firm growth, and once you see it laid out, you can't unsee it. I talk to law firm owners every...
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Your Inbox Isn’t a Time Management Problem, It’s an Operational One (EP 204)
Episode Summary I want to talk about something that quietly costs law firm owners more than they realise: their inbox. Most owners treat this as a time management issue. They think if they just got faster at replying, or better at squeezing in an hour to clear it out, the problem would sort…
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Why Law Firm Revenue Went Up and Your Freedom Went Down (EP 203)
Episode Summary In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why this happens and breaking down the common "revenue trap." I share the exact structural shifts you need to make in your practice so your revenue can grow without requiring every single ounce of your time and energy. If you’ve…
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Why I Sold My Law Firm After 17 Years (And What I Haven't Told You Yet)
Selling my law firm after seventeen years was one of the biggest decisions I've ever made, but it wasn't as simple as signing a contract and handing over the keys. In this episode, I'm sharing the story I've never publicly told before. From the emotional decision to sell, the due diligence…
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AI Tools for Legal Work That Help Law Firms Work Smarter (EP 201)
If your lawyers are spending hours drafting letters, writing file notes, reviewing documents and searching for precedents, you're not alone. I see this in law firms every day, and the good news is that it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways you can…
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How Law Firms Are Using AI to Streamline Client Intake and Communication (EP 200)
Client Intake Is Where Most Law Firms Win or Lose Clients The difference between winning and losing a new client is often measured in minutes, not legal expertise. When prospective clients are looking for help, they want fast responses, clear communication and a seamless experience from the very...
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Using AI for Law Firm Marketing: How to Create More Content, Generate More Leads and Save Time (EP 199)
Most law firm owners know they should be doing more marketing, but finding the time is another story. In this episode, I explore how law firms can use AI to market more consistently without adding more work to an already busy schedule. I share practical ways AI can help with content creation…
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How to Get Your Law Firm Recommended by AI (EP 198)
Episode Summary AI is changing the way potential clients search for legal services. For years, law firms have relied on referrals, Google rankings and paid advertising to attract new business. While those channels are still important, a new player has entered the game. Clients are now asking...
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Why Your Law Firm Feels Harder to Run as You Grow (EP 197)
Episode Summary If your firm feels harder to manage now than it did two years ago, you're not alone, I see this all the time. Growth doesn't create problems, it exposes the ones already there. In this episode I break down why bigger revenue doesn't always mean less stress, what owner-dependent...
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The 8 Engine Rooms Every Scalable Law Firm Needs to Grow Sustainably (EP 196)
Most law firm owners think they have a growth problem. But after working with hundreds of firms through Scalable Law, I’ve found that growth usually isn’t the real issue. The real challenge is what’s happening underneath the business. Episode Summary In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I...
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Why Your Practice Management Software Isn’t Enough (And What Your Law Firm Actually Needs) (EP 195)
Episode Summary In this episode, I explore a pattern I see across many law firms. There is often an assumption that having a practice management system means the firm is fully systemised. That is not the case. Your software is designed to manage legal matters, not the business itself. When there...
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When a Pay Rise Conversation Feels Like Too Much (EP 194)
In this episode, I unpack a situation many law firm owners face but rarely talk about. A team member asks for a pay rise at a time when the firm already feels stretched. What I have seen at Scalable Law is that these conversations are rarely about money alone. They highlight gaps in structure,...
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How to Set Up an Automated Intake Process (EP 193)
Episode Summary Many law firm consultations begin with administrative questions rather than legal advice. In this episode, I explain how law firms can systemise their intake process so essential client information is collected before the meeting. By combining Calendly for appointment scheduling...
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Why Google Reviews Are Now One of the Most Powerful Growth Drivers for Law Firms (EP 192)
Episode Summary If someone searches for a lawyer today, the first thing they often see is not a website. It is a map showing three law firms with star ratings and review counts beside them. For many potential clients, that is where the decision begins. In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast…
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The Numbers That Actually Move the Needle in a Law Firm (EP 191)
Episode Summary Most law firms are busy. Many are generating revenue. But very few truly understand the numbers that actually drive growth. In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I break down the key metrics law firm owners should be tracking across three areas: client acquisition, team...
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7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Law Firm (EP 190)
Episode Summary In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I share seven things I genuinely wish I had known before I started my law firm. After building and running a practice for more than 12 years, navigating burnout, stepping into the CEO role, and ultimately selling my firm, I can now...
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How Amy Soong Scaled Her Criminal Law Firm and Launched a New Venture (EP 189)
Episode Summary In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I sit down with Amy Soong, Principal of Ashworth Lawyers, to talk about what it really looks like to step off the tools and lead a high-performing criminal law practice. Amy has built an exceptional reputation in Queensland over nearly...
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Inside the Future of Legal Tech with Jack Newton (EP 188)
Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Jack Newton, Founder and CEO of Clio, during his visit to Australia for Clio Innovate Legal Day. Fresh off the energy of ClioCon in Boston, Jack and I dive into what’s shaping the future of legal tech, the cultural foundations that have made Clio a...
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The Lowest-Hanging Fruit: How Organic Marketing Can Transform Your Law Firm (EP 187)
Episode Summary Building and scaling a law firm isn’t just about winning more clients or hiring more staff, it’s about creating consistent, predictable visibility in your market. And the easiest way to do that is through organic marketing. In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, Caralee…
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Are the Wrong People Sitting in the Right Seats Holding Your Firm Back? (EP 186)
Episode Summary Building and scaling a law firm isn’t just about attracting clients and delivering legal work. It is also about having the right people in the right roles. In this episode, I talk about the EOS® principle of Right People, Right Seats and why it is such a powerful tool for law firm...
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The Law Firm Roadmap: Scaling Your Practice from Startup to Success (EP 185)
Episode Summary When I first started my firm, I had no roadmap. I worked hard, said yes to everything, and pushed forward with trial and error. Looking back, I wish I had a clear framework to show me where to focus and what systems to build at each stage. That’s exactly why I created the Law Firm...
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From Law Firm Owner to Marketing Agency Founder with Kristen Porter (EP 184)
Episode Summary In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend and past Accelerator member, Kristen Porter. Kristen is the founder of Oh No Legal, a law firm that grew nationally during the COVID years, and more recently, she launched Zenovate Marketing, a digital...
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The #1 Onboarding Mistake I See in Law Firms And How to Fix It Fast (EP 183)
Episode Summary Bringing a new team member into your law firm should make life easier — not harder. Yet for many law firm owners, onboarding turns into an exhausting cycle of explaining, fixing, and micromanaging. The real problem? You’re running your business from your head, not from systems. In...
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The Mind is a Battlefield: How Law Firm Owners Can Win the War Within (EP 182)
Episode Summary: Let’s be real. Running a law firm can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Some mornings, I walked into the office feeling confident and strong. Other days? Total imposter syndrome. In this episode, I open up about the inner battles I faced as a law firm owner and how…
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Letting Go Without Losing Control: A Law Firm Owner’s Dilemma (EP 181)
Episode Summary In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I share one of the biggest challenges law firm owners face: how to let go without losing control. If you’ve ever felt like your firm can’t run without you—approving every bill, answering endless team questions, and constantly putting…
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When to Hire a Practice Manager for Your Law Firm (EP 180)
In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I dive into a game-changing topic that comes up time and time again with the firm owners I coach: When is the right time to hire a practice manager in a law firm, and what kind of impact can they have on your growth and operations? If you’re constantly...
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Why SOPs Are the Backbone of a Scalable Law Firm (EP 179)
In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I explore one of the most powerful tools for law firm management and long-term growth: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). If you’re looking for a sustainable way to grow your practice, reduce overwhelm, and delegate with confidence, this episode is...
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Is Your Law Firm Leaking Time, Money or Energy? Let’s Fix That (EP 178)
Episode Summary The start of a new financial year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and ask a powerful question: Where is my law firm leaking time, money, or energy – and what can I do about it? In this episode of The Scalable Law Podcast, I walk you through the exact process I’ve used in my...
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Grow Your Law Firm with Referral Partners from LinkedIn (EP 177)
Episode Summary In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I’m sharing how you can strategically grow your law firm by building a strong network of referral partners through LinkedIn. Whether you run a B2B or B2C firm, this approach works—and it’s easier than you might think. I'll walk you...
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The Law Firm Profit Audit and Self-Assessment (EP 176)
Episode Summary: Running a law firm shouldn’t mean sacrificing your time, your profit, or your peace of mind. In this solo episode, I break down the Law Firm Freedom Audit—a proven diagnostic tool designed to help law firm owners identify exactly where their practice is leaking time, profit, or...
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The 5 Hard Truths About Running a $1M+ Law Firm (That No One Warns You About) (EP 175)
Episode Summary: In this solo episode of The Scalable Law Podcast, I’m getting real with you about what happens after you cross the million-dollar revenue mark in your firm. Here’s the truth: scaling to seven figures doesn’t guarantee freedom — in fact, it often brings new layers of complexity,...
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How I Successfully Migrated My Law Firm from LEAP to Clio (EP 174)
Episode Summary: As a law firm owner, you’ve probably thought about changing your practice management system—or maybe you’re knee-deep in the struggle of using outdated tools that don’t work together. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the biggest operational shifts we’ve…
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Why We Moved from LEAP to Clio – Behind the Scenes of Our Practice Management Shift (EP 173)
In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast,I’m pulling back the curtain on a major decision at Collective Family Law Group—the migration from LEAP to Clio as the firm’s core practice management system. After 16 years with LEAP, the transition wasn’t taken lightly. I’m sharing why the switch was...
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Where I’ve Been & What’s Next for Scalable Law in 2025 (EP 172)
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing why the Scalable Law Podcast has been quiet for the past five months. From surprise staff resignations to jumping back into legal files myself, 2025 started off with more chaos than calm. I had to step into my law firm, Collective Family...
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Mastering Client Intake: The Key to Law Firm Growth with Seth Price (EP 171)
Seth Price is BACK for his second appearance on the Scalable Law Podcast, and this time, we’re diving even deeper into one of the most critical drivers of law firm growth: client intake. Seth founded Blue Shark Digital—a leading digital marketing agency for law firms—and owns a large, multi-state...
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Unlocking Law Firm Growth: Marketing, Hiring, and Scaling with Seth Price (EP 170)
As we step into 2025, law firm owners everywhere are gearing up for the year ahead—hopefully, with a marketing strategy ready to fuel your growth and success, we’ve got an incredible episode lined up! This week, I’m joined by Seth Price, a true entrepreneur in the legal industry, founder of Price...
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3 Mistakes Law Firm Owners Make this Time of Year (EP 169)
As the year winds down, many law firm owners make critical mistakes that can slow down their momentum for the year ahead. In this episode, I will share the three biggest mistakes law firm owners make during the holiday season—and, more importantly, how to avoid them. If you're guilty of: Calling...
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From Side Hustle to a Thriving Law Firm: Kirsty Rayner’s Story of Growth and Balance (EP 168)
In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, Caralee sits down with Kirsty Rayner of Rayners Lawyers in Port Macquarie. Kirsty shares her incredible journey from starting her law firm as a side hustle while raising her first baby to building a successful, tech-forward practice in a stunning...
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From Corporate to Scaling Solo: Josh Watts’ Journey in Law & AI (EP 167)
In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I had a fab and insightful chat with Josh Watts, founder of Run It By Legal, a commercial law firm specialising in the tech and telco space. Josh shares his unique journey from working in senior corporate roles to starting his own law firm during…
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Building Your Legacy: Adele Anthony’s Journey from Law School to Thriving Practice Owner (EP 166)
In this inspiring episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, we welcome my longtime client and friend, Adele Anthony, founder of Your Legacy Lawyer. Adele shares her unique journey of starting her law firm later in life, proving that it’s never too late to follow your dreams. She talks about the…
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From Solo Practice to Thriving Team: Tayla Kilkeary’s Law Firm Growth Journey (EP 165)
In this episode of the Scalable Law Podcast, I had a fantastic chat with Tayla Kilkeary, founder of Avokah Legal, who shares her inspiring journey from starting a solo practice just two years ago to leading a thriving law firm team. Tayla opens up about her decision to branch out on her own, her...
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From Employee to Partner: A Journey to Law Firm Ownership with Carley Ronan (EP 164)
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the unique journey of moving from employee to law firm partner. I’m joined by one of my fabulous Scalable Law clients, Carley Ronan director of Holt Ronan Lawyers, who has transformed her role from a long-term employee to a named partner in her firm.…
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How to Attract Top Legal Talent in a Competitive Market (EP 163)
The biggest challenge facing law firm owners today—how to attract the right talent! Welcome back to another episode of the Scalable Law Podcast! Today we're taking on one of the biggest challenges facing law firm owners today's competitive market—how to attract and retain top legal talent.…
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Stop Complaining About Your Team and Do This Instead (EP 162)
Welcome back to the Scalable Law Podcast! Today we’re talking about a big topic that I know resonates with so many law firm owners: the struggle with team dynamics. Have you ever found yourself saying, "No one cares as much as I do," or "There are no good team members out there"? If that sounds...
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Ready to Take Control of Your Firm's Financial Future? (EP 161)
Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the Scalable Law Podcast! Today, we’re diving into a topic that so many law firm owners find challenging—setting financial goals. Let’s be honest; managing the business side of your practice can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re wearing all…
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Unlocking New Opportunities- The Benefits of Adding Your Law Firm to Free Directory Listings (EP 160)
Welcome back to the Scalable Law Podcast! After a fabulous trip to the US and an inspiring retreat in Fiji, I’m back with fresh insights for your law firm's growth. 🎉 Today, we're diving into a cost-effective strategy many overlook free directory listings. Whether you’re just starting out or...
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Does Your Firm Need More Clients? Do This One Thing! (EP 159)
Welcome back to another episode of the Scalable Law Podcast! Today we’re taking on one of the biggest challenges law firm owners face: attracting more clients. If you’ve been pouring time and money into marketing efforts but aren’t seeing the results you hoped for, you’re not alone. The problem...
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Want to know how to scale your law firm without burnout? And have more profit in your pocket and time in your calendar?Join Caralee Fontenele, a successful law firm owner and the leader of an incredible global community full of ambitious law firm owners, to discover the systems and strategies that work to scale your own legal business.From offline and online marketing to team, scaling, mindset and more, you’ll learn the essential elements for building a massively profitable law firm and hugely happy life where you can do more of what you love. For more help scaling your law firm and creating more freedom, visit www.scalablelaw.com.
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