Episodes
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466. Future-Proof Your Law Firm Income With AI
What should a law firm owner do today to protect personal income five years from now? In this conversation, Sam Mollaei, Esq. shares how he scaled to six firms, signing 1,000 to 1,200 cases per month while working 25 to 30 hours a week. The playbook blends AI-enabled intake, an org chart that...
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465. The End of Busywork: How AI Is Reclaiming Lawyers’ Time
465. The End of Busywork: How AI Is Reclaiming Lawyers’ Time Artificial Intelligence isn’t just transforming the legal industry. It is rewriting how law firms grow, operate, and sign clients. In this episode of The Law Entrepreneur, Bo Royal, CEO of Pareto Legal sits down with Sam Mollaei, Esq.,...
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464. AI and the Law: Building a Future-Proof Practice with Tom Martin
AI isn’t just changing the way you work—it’s redefining what it means to practice law. In this episode of The Law Entrepreneur, guest host Mike Smith sits down with Tom Martin, lawyer, founder of LawDroid, and longtime legal tech innovator, to explore how you can leverage artificial intelligence…
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463. The Three C’s That Make or Break Every Hire with Emily Geddes
Struggling to hire the right people—or worse, stuck with mis-hires who drain your time and energy? In this episode, Bridgit Norris sits down with Emily Geddes, an attorney licensed in Washington and Idaho, business strategist with an MBA, and adjunct professor at Gonzaga Law who graduated first…
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462. Stop Tipping Uncle Sam: Tax Strategies Every Attorney Must Know with Frank Rekas
If you’re a law firm owner who feels like you’re working harder but keeping less, this conversation is going to hit home. Bridgit Norris sits down with Frank Rekas, a CPFA with 34 years in financial services who serves as a “Personal CFO” to attorneys and has earned the nickname “The Tax...
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461. Second Chances and Social Justice: Designing a Law Firm Around Your Values with Amanda DuBois
📢 Live AI Workshop for Law Firms 📅 Wednesday, Sept 24 | 🕛 12:00 PM PDT Watch a brand-new lead turn into a signed retainer — in real time. See AI employees handle: Answering → Triage → Scheduling → Docs → Retainer Live metrics on speed, booking rate, and conversion One CRM pipeline. Zero fluff....
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460. LinkedIn for Lawyers: Why ‘Playing Professional’ is Killing Your Brand with Jimmy Lai
If you’ve ever worried that you or your law practice are “too boring” to stand out, this conversation will change how you see yourself—and your marketing. In this episode, Bridgit sits down with Jimmy Lai, CEO of Lai & Turner Law in Oklahoma, where he helps immigrants secure U.S. visas to start,...
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459. The Psychology of Legal Leadership: Creating Safe Cultures While Managing Compliance with Karen Ansen
What if the secret to scaling your firm isn’t hiring more staff but stripping it back to the essentials? In this powerful episode, Bridgit Norris sits down with Karen Ansen, Principal Lawyer and Founder of Ignite HR and Employment Law, who brings over 20 years of experience guiding high-pressure...
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458. Summer Success Series: Marketing and Mindset Mastery: Taking Your Law Firm to Unprecedented Heights
Ready to take your law firm to the next level? This high-energy episode with Charley Mann, founder of Law Firm Alchemy, reveals the marketing and mindset shifts that separate thriving firms from struggling ones. From mastering referral marketing and crafting irresistible social media ads to...
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457. Summer Success Series: AI Revolution: How Technology is Transforming Legal Practice
What if this episode wasn't just about AI—but was created BY AI? Dive into how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing every aspect of legal practice, from client intake to profitability. Sam Mollaei, Esq. reveals cutting-edge AI tools like ChatGPT Mobile, Adobe Enhanced Speech, and automated...
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456. Summer Success Series: From Lawyer to CEO: The Business Development System That Changes Everything
Being a great lawyer isn't enough. If you want consistent growth, predictable revenue, and freedom from the daily grind, you need to shift from lawyer to CEO. Sam Mollaei and Steve Fretzin expose the biggest mistakes law firm owners make and reveal how to attract high-quality clients without...
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455. Summer Success Series: The Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula: From Leads to Clients on Autopilot
Most lawyers are trapped in feast-or-famine mode, manually chasing leads and burning out. What if your firm could attract qualified prospects, convert them automatically, and scale without the constant hustle? Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra unveil the Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula—a proven 6-step…
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454. Summer Success Series: Most Law Firms Are Losing Clients at Intake—Are You?
Most lawyers focus on getting more leads while 97% are losing money at the most critical step: intake conversion. If you're not responding in under 1 minute, following up 12+ times in the first week, or using AI-powered personalization, you're already behind. Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the...
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453. The SEO Playbook Every Law Firm Owner Needs with Lindsey Busfield
If you’ve ever wondered why your law firm isn’t showing up on Google—or what to do about it—this episode is your playbook. Guest host Bridgit Norris sits down with Lindsey Busfield, Vice President and Director of Operations at Optimize My Firm, to unpack what it really takes to build lasting...
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452. The Legal Pricing Rebellion: Why Flat Fees and Subscriptions Just Make Sense with Mathew Kerbis
Think the billable hour is just the way things are in law? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, guest host Bridgit Norris sits down with The Subscription Attorney Mathew Kerbis, who shares how shifting to a subscription-based legal model can transform your practice—financially,...
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451. From Estate Lawyer to Legal Tech CEO: Reinventing Trust Administration with Leah Del Percio
What if the biggest opportunity in your law practice isn’t about getting more clients, but doing more with the ones you already have? In this episode, guest host Mike Smith—estate planning attorney and co-founder of Smith Barrett LLC—dives into a powerful conversation with Leah Del Percio, a…
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450. Stop Practicing Law - Start Leading with Catherine O'Connell
If you’ve ever felt stuck toggling between being an excellent lawyer and a true business leader, this episode is your wake-up call. In the final installment of the "Built to Lead" series, host Brigit Norris sits down with Catherine O’Connell, a powerhouse legal entrepreneur, to unpack what it…
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449. Redefining Success in Law with Laura Cowan, Esq.
You're not just a lawyer — you're a visionary rewriting the rules. In this powerful episode of our Build to Lead series, Bridgit Norris sits down with estate planning attorney and trailblazing founder Laura Cowan, who went from Wall Street accountant to building a thriving law firm that works for...
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448. The Referral Revolution: How Women in Law Are Bypassing the Old Boys' Club with Stacey Brown Randall
You're not doing referrals wrong—you've just been taught a system that never really worked for you. In this empowering fourth episode of our Build to Lead series, hosted by Bridgit Norris, you'll discover how to build a client-generating engine that feels aligned with who you are and how you want...
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447. Burnout is not a Badge of Honor with Lexlee Overton
What if burnout isn’t just a personal failure, but a leadership blind spot? In this third episode of our Built to Lead series, host Bridgit Norris sits down with Lexlee Overton—veteran trial lawyer, executive coach, and founder of Mind Over Law—for a conversation that goes far deeper than…
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446. Beyond the Billable Hour with Emily Logan Stedman
What if the very thing that’s draining you could become the key to your power? In this second episode of our Built to Lead Series, host Bridgit Norris is joined by Emily Logan Stedman, partner at Husch Blackwell and a commercial litigator who’s reshaped what it means to thrive in big law. Emily...
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445. From Overworked Lawyer to Powerful CEO with Bridgette Williams
You're not here to survive—you’re built to lead. This powerful kickoff to the Built to Lead Series, hosted by Bridgit Norris, My Legal Academy’s Director of Client Services, opens with an unfiltered conversation featuring Bridgette Williams, Esq., an award-winning personal injury attorney and…
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444. Law Firm Automation with Mike Smith and Matthew Adams
"Are You Still Doing That Manually?" — Real-World Automation for Law Firms with Mike Smith & Matthew Adams That one question could be costing your law firm countless hours and missed opportunities. Today, we’re welcoming two powerful voices in legal automation to the show: 🔹 Mike Smith, a…
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443. 3 Best Productivity Hacks For Lawyers (Part 2)
Ready to finally stop spinning your wheels and actually get things done? In this second part of the productivity hack series, Sam Mollaei builds on the foundation laid in Part 1 and delivers the full, game-changing framework that’s helping lawyers escape constant overwhelm. This isn’t another...
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443. 3 Best Productivity Hacks For Lawyers (Part 1)
If your calendar controls you more than you control your firm—this episode will hit home. Most lawyers don’t have a productivity problem. They have a clarity problem. A systems problem. A control problem. In this powerful two-part series, Sam Mollaei reveals the 3 transformational productivity...
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442. AI Mastery For Lawyers (Part 2)
Did Part 1 leave you hanging? Here’s Part 2 of our powerful live training—where Sam Mollaei Esq, dives even deeper into the AI tools, systems, and strategies he’s using to run multiple high-growth law firms on autopilot. If you’re a lawyer looking to automate client intake, streamline legal...
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442. AI Mastery For Lawyers (Part 1)
Most lawyers will wait too long. They’ll wait until their competitors are using AI to sign clients in minutes… Until they’re working weekends just to keep up… Until they’re buried in intake, follow-ups, and admin—while someone else builds a firm that runs on autopilot. This episode is your chance...
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441. The Secrets Behind Signing 1,000 Clients a Month
Did You Miss the Mastering Intake Event? Here’s Your Second Chance. We’re now sharing the exclusive event recording—because if your firm is losing potential clients at the intake stage, you’re not just missing out—you’re bleeding revenue. Most firms think they have a marketing problem when in...
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440. Dominate Your Local Market: The Power of Geographic Micro-Niching
Most lawyers try to market everywhere, hoping to attract more clients—but end up blending into the noise. The real winners? They own their space by becoming the go-to attorney in their city. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the power of geographic micro-niching—a strategy that...
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439. Law Firm Business Development: Steve Fretzin’s Blueprint For Success
Most lawyers dream of building a thriving, successful practice—but why do so few actually achieve it? The truth is, being a great lawyer isn’t enough. If you want consistent growth, predictable revenue, and freedom from the daily grind, you need a proven system for business development. In this...
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438. The Ultimate Intake Conversion Checklist
Most Law Firms Are Losing Clients at Intake—Are You? 97% of law firms are leaving money on the table by failing at one crucial step: intake conversion. If you’re not responding to leads in under 1 minute, following up 12+ times in the first week, or leveraging AI-powered personalization, you’re...
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437. The Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula
Most lawyers are stuck in feast-or-famine mode, relying on outdated marketing and manual processes. But what if your law firm could sign more clients, automate intake, and scale effortlessly? In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula—a proven system to...
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436. Best ChatGPT GPTs For Lawyers (AI)
Mastering Law Firm Intake Was a Game-Changer—Here’s What You Missed Our latest training revealed the exact intake system that top law firms use to sign 1,000+ clients per month—without chasing more leads or hiring more staff. Lawyers who attended are already applying these strategies. If you...
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435. Law Firm Growth Strategies For 2025 (AI)
Most lawyers think intake is just a formality—what if it’s the one thing holding your firm back from explosive growth? Kick-off 2025 by mastering the client intake process and transforming your law firm. Join Sam Mollaei, Esq., and his COO, Eamon Graziano, for a live training called “Mastering…
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434. The Secrets Behind Signing 1,000 Clients a Month
The Intake Crisis No Lawyer Talks About (But Every Firm Faces) Sam and Eamon will unpack INTAKE best practices law firm owners can apply immediately at the upcoming live virtual event “Mastering Law Firm Intake: The Secrets Behind Signing 1,000 Clients a Month” - it is the event you cannot afford...
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433. How I Would 2X an Immigration Law Firm in 2025
The Hidden Tools Transforming Law Firms: Exclusive AI Mastery Event Get insider access to how AI is revolutionizing the legal profession, learn actionable strategies to scale your law firm effortlessly, and see real tools that are transforming how lawyers work. Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. This...
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432. How I Would 2X an Estate Planning Law Firm in 2025
What if doubling your revenue in just one year wasn’t a dream—but a step-by-step process you could start today? In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra pull back the curtain to reveal the exact blueprint to 2X your estate planning law firm in 2025. Learn how to harness the power of AI to...
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431. Law Firm Marketing Secrets with Charley Mann
Are you ready to take your law firm to unprecedented heights? In this high-energy episode of the My Legal Academy podcast, Sam Mollaei teams up with Charley Mann, founder of Law Firm Alchemy, to unveil the marketing and mindset shifts that can revolutionize your practice. From mastering the art…
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430. 5 Secrets To Scaling Your Law Firm Faster Than Ever
The Biggest Mistake Keeping Your Law Firm Small? Not Scaling Smarter—Here’s How to Fix It. Struggling to grow your law firm in today’s competitive landscape? Episode 430 of The Law Entrepreneur reveals the exact strategies top-performing lawyers use to scale faster than ever—and why you can’t...
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429. Should Lawyers Have Side Hustles?
Could your side hustle be costing you more than it’s worth? Uncover the hidden pitfalls of side gigs and learn why focusing on your law practice may be the smarter path to growth. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra dive deep into the hidden costs, risks, and rewards of side hustles for...
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428. How To Sell Your Law Firm To Make Money with Tom Lenfestey
Our biggest, FREE virtual event for lawyers is happening TODAY! Thursday, December 12th at 145pm PT, join us for Lawyer Club Fiesta! Claim your free seat here before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/lawyerclubfiesta24 Join Sam Mollaei as he chats with Tom Lenfestey, Founder and CEO of The Law…
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427. 3 AI Trends Transforming Law Firms in 2025
Ready or not, 2025 is here and so is our biggest FREE event of the year! Packed with insights on the top 3 AI trends coming in 2025 and how to position your firm to WIN, lawyer hot takes on controversial topics, the chance to win epic productivity giveaways like a brand new iPhone 16, and so much...
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426. How To Master Personal Finance for Lasting Wealth
Ready or not, 2025 is here and so is our biggest FREE event of the year! Packed with insights on the top 3 AI trends coming in 2025 and how your firm can take advantage, lawyer hot takes on controversial topics, enter to win a new iPhone 16, and so much more! Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. Only 201...
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425. Why Are These 5 Skills the Hidden Keys to Legal Success?
Ready or not, 2025 is here and so is our biggest event of the year! Get first dibs on how AI will impact the legal landscape, strategies to fast-track client generation, enter to win a 42” monitor, and so much more! Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. Only 223 seats left! Register now before it’s too...
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424. What's Wrong With Your Marketing?
Our biggest event of the year is just around the corner! Expect thrilling insights on the top 3 areas AI will impact most in 2025, lawyer hot takes, a chance to win a 42" monitor for your future million-dollar law firm home office, and so much more. Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. Only 298 seats…
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423. Why Are the Best Lawyers Not Always the Most Successful?
In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra discuss why legal skills alone don’t guarantee success and share strategies to help you thrive in today’s competitive market. Learn the essentials to run a law practice like a business, how to take calculated risks, and use marketing to stand out. This...
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422. 5 Hiring Mistakes Costing You Millions
In this episode, Sam Mollaei, Esq. and Neil Tyra, Esq. uncover hidden hiring pitfalls that may be costing your firm millions. They share insights from their experiences running successful law practices, offering stories and strategies for both new and seasoned firm owners. Poor hiring decisions…
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421. The 5 Toughest Decisions in Law
In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra tackle the key challenges law firm owners face, from tough marketing choices to sustainable growth. Sam shares strategic frameworks for mastering legal marketing and team incentives, while Neil offers insights on work-life balance and managing employees....
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420. Why Most Lawyers Fail to Scale
In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra dive into the critical barriers preventing lawyers from scaling their practices and how to overcome them. Drawing from candid discussions and personal experiences, they share mindset shifts and strategies to unlock your firm’s potential. You'll gain...
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419. How I’m Scaling a Personal Injury Law Firm to 500 Clients a Month
In this episode, Sam and Neil share strategies to help scale your law firm, focusing on personal injury cases. They cover boosting client acquisition, optimizing your online presence, and implementing automated systems with practical, low-cost methods you can start using right away. This episode...
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