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The Lawyer Millionaire® Podcast: Business & Financial Planning for Law Firm Owners

Darren Wurz, CFP
Profit First
Financial Independence
Financial Planning
Cash Flow Management
Student Loans
Cash Flow
Investment Strategies
Business Growth
Debt Management
Wealth Building
Law Firms
Law Firm Owners
Law Firm Management
Family Law
Legal Marketing
Digital Marketing
Buy Back Your Time
Law Firm Growth
Wealth-Building
Legal Profession

The Lawyer Millionaire® Podcast helps law firm owners grow their firms, build wealth, and achieve financial freedom. Hosted by Darren Wurz, you’ll learn practical business strategies, financial planning tips, and exit strategies designed exclusively for lawyers.

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On this episode, guest Elise Buie discusses how law firms can increase profitability not just by working harder or increasing revenue but by identifying and fixing hidden “leaky buckets” which are areas where firms lose money unknowingly.

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Many law firm owners are profitable on paper but struggle with cash flow, often unable to explain why their bank accounts are empty despite a profitable P&L statement. On this episode Darren Wurz explores why the gap between profit and cash is a crit... more

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Most law firms are missing the crucial number that separates sustainable profit from a ticking time bomb and ignoring it could cost you everything.

On this episode, Darren Wurz reveals the simple yet overlooked metric that predicts whether your fir... more

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My guest on this episode is David Holmes who transitioned from a public defender role with overwhelming caseloads (up to 300 cases) in late 2024 to launching his own law firm in January 2025.

David shares his journey from starting solo with only a l... more

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Recent Guests

David Holmes
Attorney, founder of Holmes Law Team
Holmes Law Team
Episode: How David Holmes Built a 150 Client Law Firm in 16 Months – With No Debt! (Ep. 164)
Jeff Kimmel
Founder/Managing Partner of a contingency-focused personal injury and medical malpractice firm in New York City
Law firm in New York (PI/Med Mal, expanding to Mass Tort)
Episode: Even Business School Won’t Teach You This About Running a Law Firm (Ep. 160)
Lee Rudin
Founder of Rudin Law; plaintiff personal injury practice leader
Rudin Law
Episode: How PI Attorney Lee Rudin Uses Creativity to Stand Out in the Crowd (Ep 159)
Delisi Friday
Founder of First Call Friday
First Call Friday
Episode: The Highest ROI Marketing Channel for Law Firms: Generating Referrals (Ep. 158)
Eric Gros-Dubois
Founder of EPGD Attorneys at Law, Miami
EPGD Attorneys at Law
Episode: Know Your Breakeven: Building an 8-Figure Firm Without Sacrificing Profit or Cash Flow (Ep. 157)
Tim Semelroth
Majority owner at RSH Legal, largest PI/truck accident firm in Iowa
RSH Legal
Episode: Dominating Your Market: The Playbook That Built the Top PI Law Firm in Iowa (Ep. 156)
Russell Knight
Chicago-based attorney and law firm owner focusing on family law
Knight Legal (Chicago and Naples)
Episode: Why Family Law Firms Struggle with Cash Flow (And How to Fix it) (Ep. 155)
Leah Miller
Fractional CFO and bookkeeping expert for law firms, former paralegal and firm administrator
Firmly Profits
Episode: Why Profitable Law Firms Still Feel Broke And How to Fix It (Ep. 148)
Thomas Tona
Law firm owner with a focus on entrepreneurial strategies in legal practice
Tona Law Firm
Episode: How Entrepreneurial Law Firm Owners Think Differently About Exit & Succession (Ep. 146)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Substantive, Smart, and Massively Valuable

    Darren Wurst is a top-tier podcaster whose show is tight, focused, and value-packed. He manages to always make the information directly relevant to firm owners, and in a way that is engaging and fun. Don’t miss this gem of show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeatherSuspenderz
    United States2 years ago
  • Great info for lawyers

    Darren and his guests always share valuable info for lawyers. The financial issues we need to think about are slightly different than the average person, and I appreciate that Darren gets that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iamrhothomas
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful

    Thank you, Darren, for the platform to discuss the nuances of transitioning to retirement. Often, it's the absence of a non-financial plan that hinders a smooth transition, despite meticulous financial preparations. Let's encourage everyone to prioritize both aspects for a truly fulfilling retirement journey! 🌟🔑

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Navigating Transitions
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly Recommend

    Darren has phenomenal insight on how to maximize take home pay and minimize tax burden. If you’re an attorney and serious about building generational wealth, give Darren a call.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rtsawyer3
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved this episode with James!

    Hi Darren! I love what you’re doing with The Lawyer Millionaire podcast! I was amazed by one of your episodes with James, and I resonated with what you mentioned about lawyers needing to think of their law firms as a business. Left 5-star ratings and reviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mav Dallarte
    Philippines2 years ago

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Audiences appreciates practical financial planning tailored to law firms.
Insightful and actionable for lawyers managing finances and growth.
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Even Business School Won’t Teach You This About Running a Law Firm (Ep. 160)
Q: What operational roles have you added to support growth?
We brought in a director of operations to oversee finances and HR, which allowed the managing partner to stay focused on cases and client work while ensuring systems and processes run smoothly.
Even Business School Won’t Teach You This About Running a Law Firm (Ep. 160)
Q: How do you approach financing and cash flow in a contingency-driven model?
We rely on a line of credit to cover payroll and expenses during lean periods, and we avoid external funding for litigation costs, using the credit as a lifeline for the case pipeline.
Even Business School Won’t Teach You This About Running a Law Firm (Ep. 160)
Q: Tell us about the core practice and how it informs the business side of the firm.
The firm has a long-standing PI/med mal focus with a growing mass tort practice; the business side must manage unpredictable cash flow, heavy up-front costs, and a balance between revenue streams and expenses.
Know Your Breakeven: Building an 8-Figure Firm Without Sacrificing Profit or Cash Flow (Ep. 157)
Q: What advice would you give a million dollar law firm trying to become a five million dollar law firm without losing margin?
Don't be afraid to hire and consider getting external help such as a coach or a fractional CFO; build a scalable team so you're not a one-man shop and avoid burnout by distributing leadership and client management responsibilities.
How David Holmes Built a 150 Client Law Firm in 16 Months – With No Debt! (Ep. 164)
Q: What early decisions most significantly influenced your growth?
Choosing debt-free growth, leveraging technology, outsourcing marketing, and implementing a proactive, client-centered sales process that prioritized fast response times and a strong CRM.

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A practical show focused on turning law firms into profitable, smoothly run businesses. Episodes center on cash flow, profitability, and strategic planning tailored for lawyers, with deep dives into Profit First, behavioral finance, delegation, exit planning, and technology adoption in firm management. Listeners get concrete frameworks to improve profitability, reduce risk, and build long-term wealth through disciplined budgeting, smarter investing, and scalable operations. The format often uses real-law-firm anecdotes to illustrate pitfalls and fixes, making complex financial concepts accessible for firm owners and aspiring partners alike.

Because the host consistently emphasizes accountability, actionable steps, and community resources, ... more

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2. Jeff Kimmel
3. Lee Rudin
4. Delisi Friday
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7. Russell Knight
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