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The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Melissa Shanahan
Law Firm Management
Velocity Work
Strategic Planning
Law Firms
Goal Setting
Coaching Programs
Law Firm Growth
Mastery Group
Work-Life Balance
Time Management
Business Fundamentals
Financial Awareness
Mentorship
Business Metrics
Business Growth
Gross Revenue
Net Profit
Accountability
Productivity Strategies
People Cost

The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Mel... more

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Latest Episodes

Have you ever made a clear decision about your firm, only to find yourself reopening it later when execution becomes uncomfortable? Many law firm owners believe their challenge is making better decisions, but the real issue often shows up after the d... more

What do the 2025 Trump tax bill changes mean for your law firm? In this episode, tax attorney Megan Robin returns to break down the significant changes in the tax landscape. Megan explains how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions that have bee... more

When was the last time you set a real goal with a clear finish line and identified the strategic priorities that would get you there? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between goals and rocks and why confusing the two keeps so many la... more

What actually determines your law firm's value when it's time to sell? In this episode, Melissa continues her conversation with Michael DiGennaro to unpack how law firm valuation really works and why so many owners misunderstand what drives their sal... more

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Recent Guests

Michael DiGennaro
Chief Strategy Officer at Law Practice Exchange, former practicing attorney
Law Practice Exchange
Episode: #349: What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Law Firm with Michael DiGennaro
Ben Gideon
One of the founders and owners of Gideon Asen, a plaintiff's trial firm.
Gideon Asen, Maine
Episode: #347: Strategic Planning and Leadership for Law Firm Success with Ben Gideon and Jeff Wright
Jeff Wright
Chief Operating Officer, non-attorney at Gideon Asen.
Gideon Asen, Maine
Episode: #347: Strategic Planning and Leadership for Law Firm Success with Ben Gideon and Jeff Wright
Megan Robin
Tax attorney with an LLM in tax law, helping law firm owners optimize their personal and business finances.
Episode: #338: Tax Strategy: Proactive Planning with Tax Attorney Megan Robin
Jeff Salzenstein
Former professional tennis player turned high-performance coach
Self-employed
Episode: #330: Healing, Boundaries, and Transformation with High Performance Coach Jeff Salzenstein
Dr. Andrew Rasmussen
Psychologist specializing in forensic psychology related to immigration law
Fordham University
Episode: #323: Shaping Psych Evaluation Guidelines for Immigration Law with Dr. Andrew Rasmussen
Tara Gronhovd
Owner of Align, helping leaders and teams be healthier and more profitable.
Align
Episode: #322: Net Thriving Score: What It Means for Founders and Leaders with Tara Gronhovd
Rebecca Deming
Owner of ProVet Legal, a law firm specializing in veterans' disability law
ProVet Legal
Episode: #321: Building a Firm with Clarity: Rebecca Deming's Vivid Vision
Paul Willman
An attorney practicing in Tucson specializing in estate and trust work, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, and family law.
Episode: #320: You Can't Fix What You Won't Face: Tough Leadership Decisions with Paul Willman

Host

Melissa Shanahan
Host of The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Loved the Jeff Lewis Episode!

    Hi Melissa, just want to say that I love your episode with Jeff Lewis! Especially when you discussed delegations and the book ‘Buying Back Your Time’ (I’m on chapter 10 already!) - I resonated with what you mentioned about how you talk to teams in meetings and how teams are not taking the time to sit down and have conversations weekly about the numbers, and that it doesn’t have to be a discussion about why someone is behind or falling short. It can still be an exciting conversation where everyon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mav Dallarte
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Exactly what I needed!

    Thank you Malissa for don’t flake on yourself episode. It was exactly what I needed to hear to help push me! Thank you for such great information you provide on your podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crista-Lawfirm Owner
    United States4 years ago
  • Melissa is the BEST!!!!!!

    Over the years I’ve listened to dozens of podcasts for firm owners. And while there are some truly great ones out there, I find myself tuning into this one the most. Melissa’s got a real superpower for cutting through the noise and fluff & getting lawyers to focus on what really matters for business growth. Can’t recommend this podcast and Velocity Work in general enough!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vitalej17
    United States4 years ago
  • One of the meatiest legal podcasts out there

    Many podcasts out there are clearly just a surface level reminder to hire the podcaster. These are not. Recent work has shown really increased depth and value added for listeners. If you’re a deep thinker looking for ways to grow as a person and a firm owner, check this out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maine lawyer dude
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show for lawyer entrepreneurs!

    Great show with ideas for lawyers who need to grow their firm beyond the current rut. Once you’ve got a running firm, your challenges change and you’ll need new ideas to get past this plateau. This podcast is the place to get those ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JohnnyTL123456789
    United States5 years ago

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Deep, actionable insights for growing a law practice.
Listeners appreciate the depth and real-world applications for firm growth.
Many find the content among the most valuable in legal business podcasts for growth and efficiency.
Host delivers practical guidance with a coaching tone.

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#350: What Determines Your Law Firm's Value with Michael DiGennaro
Q: Can you explain the valuation multiples for law firms?
Valuation multiples for law firms can vary significantly, with personal injury firms generally commanding multiples of 2.5 to 4 times earnings, while other types of firms might see 1 to 3 times.
#349: What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Law Firm with Michael DiGennaro
Q: How soon or long before you'd like to be done with your firm should you start this process of learning and finding the right match of a buyer?
Learning should start right now, focusing on understanding personal and professional goals, as well as financial goals to structure a beneficial exit.
#349: What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Law Firm with Michael DiGennaro
Q: What is my firm actually worth and how is that calculated for law firms specifically?
The value of a law firm can come from its case portfolio, staff, and most significantly, the goodwill built up over time with clients.
#322: Net Thriving Score: What It Means for Founders and Leaders with Tara Gronhovd
Q: What practices have you seen that help leaders shift towards higher thriving?
High-performing leaders should prioritize boundaries and management tools instead of just increasing pace, as pacing alone is not sustainable.
#322: Net Thriving Score: What It Means for Founders and Leaders with Tara Gronhovd
Q: If you were to define thriving, how would you define it?
Thriving involves having purpose and making progress in important areas of life, both personally and professionally.

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The show targets law firm owners and operators who want practical, actionable strategies to grow and systematize their businesses. Episodes frequently cover strategic planning, firm valuations, hiring and leadership, time management, and financial optimization, with recurring frameworks such as quarterly planning, goal setting, and reverse-engineering revenue targets. A distinctive strength is translating complex firm management concepts into repeatable playbooks, often featuring guests who specialize in law practice growth, taxes, M&A, and operations. Listeners can expect a clear, no-nonsense approach that blends mindset with concrete steps, plus insights on leveraging AI and modern processes to boost efficiency and profitability.

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1. Michael DiGennaro
2. Ben Gideon
3. Jeff Wright
4. Megan Robin
5. Jeff Salzenstein
6. Dr. Andrew Rasmussen
7. Tara Gronhovd
8. Rebecca Deming

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