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The Law Firm Owner Podcast: Strategic Planning, Revenue, and Leadership for Law Firm Owners

Melissa Shanahan | Law Firm Management & Strategic Planning Coach
Law Firm Management
Strategic Planning
Velocity Work
Law Firms
Time Management
Work-Life Balance
Law Firm Growth
Goal Setting
Productivity
Accountability
Mindset
Leadership
Hiring Practices
Profit Margin
Business Growth
Mental Health
Mastery Group
Burnout
Restraint Vs. Restriction
Cash Flow Management

Are you a law firm owner ready to grow your firm on your own terms? The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is a weekly show for law firm owners who want real management strategies for building a firm they're proud of. Velocity Work has worked with 300+ law firms over almost a decade, helping owners grow revenue while building teams and businesses that run intentionally instead of re... more

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Latest Episodes

It can be incredibly difficult to see the truth when you are standing in the middle of your own situation. In the first episode of this three-part series, Melissa explores why even successful law firm owners can struggle to get an objective view of w... more

Generosity is a value many law firm owners want to prioritize, but what happens when that generosity is not supported by a healthy business? In this episode, Melissa explores why good intentions are not enough and why generosity has to be intentional... more

What changes when you stop guessing about your firm's financial health and start understanding what the numbers are actually telling you? In this episode, Melissa continues her conversation with Velocity Work client Shavon Smith about the financial c... more

What happens when a law firm owner realizes growth requires more than just continuing to work harder? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Velocity Work client Shavon Smith, a business attorney who serves entrepreneurs and growing companies as a f... more

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Recent Guests

Shavon Smith
Law firm owner featured in part two of the interview
Episode: #378: Financial Clarity and Law Firm Profitability with Shavon Smith
Jimmy Evans
Owner of Evans Family Law Group, board-certified family law attorney
Evans Family Law Group (Austin, Texas)
Episode: #373: Rebuilding a Law Firm Around the Right People with Jimmy Evans
Bobby Botnick
Criminal defense attorney and law firm co-owner
Botnick Law (Cleveland, Ohio)
Episode: #367: Scaling a Law Firm Together: Hiring and Delegation with Bobby & Abby Botnick
Abby Botnick
Law firm partner and operations lead
Botnick Law (Cleveland, Ohio)
Episode: #367: Scaling a Law Firm Together: Hiring and Delegation with Bobby & Abby Botnick
Michael Di Gennaro
Founder, Law Practice Exchange
Law Practice Exchange
Episode: #359: Law Firm Acquisitions: Deal Structures and Financing Explained with Michael Di Gennaro
Jeff Wright
Chief Operating Officer
Gideon Asin
Episode: #359: Law Firm Acquisitions: Deal Structures and Financing Explained with Michael Di Gennaro
Ben Gideon
Podcast host
Gideon Asin
Episode: #359: Law Firm Acquisitions: Deal Structures and Financing Explained with Michael Di Gennaro
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 Di Gennaro
Megan Robin
California-based attorney with 13 years of experience helping law firm owners optimize their personal and business finances through tax strategy.
Episode: #344: Tax Myths Law Firm Owners Believe with Megan Robin

Host

Melissa Shanahan
Host and founder of Velocity Work-powered podcast, focused on strategic planning, revenue, and leadership for law firm owners

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • This Podcast Changed How I Run My Firm

    I found Melissa’s podcast before I ever became a coaching client, and it completely changed the way I thought about running my law firm. I wasn’t just inspired—I actually implemented ideas from the podcast around leadership, systems, profitability, and growth, and they made a real difference.

    The podcast is practical, honest, and full of advice you can put into action immediately. By the time I decided to work with Melissa, I already knew the value she brings because I’d experienced it through ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roya Vasseghi
    United States3 months ago
  • Great content Melissa

    Super practical and actionable. I like a podcast that addresses issues and provides clarity. I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kary Oberbrunner
    United States4 months ago
  • 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
    Philippines3 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

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Deep, value-dense episodes with real-world takeaways.
Hosts and guests provide honest, accountable coaching for growth.
Practical, actionable guidance for running a law firm.
Loved for transforming how listeners think about leadership and systems.

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#377: Valuing Your Expertise and Growing Your Law Firm with Shavon Smith
Q: How did you approach pricing and rates when you first started working with the program?
She describes initially pricing by feel, then moving to data-driven decisions, raising flat fees to reflect actual time and value, and periodically adjusting rates to balance client value with profitability.
#377: Valuing Your Expertise and Growing Your Law Firm with Shavon Smith
Q: What led you to become an entrepreneur and start your own firm?
Shavon explains that she admired business owners and wanted to build something from scratch, leveraging her legal skills to help others, which led her to leave big-law and start her own practice.
#367: Scaling a Law Firm Together: Hiring and Delegation with Bobby & Abby Botnick
Q: Why did you decide to work with Velocity Work, and what has changed as a result?
They describe needing guidance beyond traditional solo practice, the shift to data-driven management, leadership development, and a framework that aligns personal and firm goals, leading to clearer plans and accountability.
#367: Scaling a Law Firm Together: Hiring and Delegation with Bobby & Abby Botnick
Q: So what are your lessons learned from being married and owning the business together?
The couple discusses balancing personal and professional life, the importance of clear roles, and how shared goals and governance help them navigate the inevitable tensions of running a firm together without letting it derail their relationship.
#364: Your Capacity Is Data, Not a Character Flaw
Q: What's the prudent approach to avoid irreversible decisions during a depleted state?
Pause before making major moves like selling or drastically changing the team; ensure decisions come from a stabilized capacity and a clear view of the business's true state.

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A practical, strategy-first show for law firm owners who want to grow on their own terms. Episodes consistently explore strategic planning, data-driven revenue growth, and leadership/organizational systems, with a strong emphasis on building teams, implementing scalable workflows, and protecting time through workweek discipline. A recurring thread is helping solos and small firms move from reactive practice management to proactive, metric-backed planning, often featuring guests who've built multi-attorney firms, MSOs, or operating models that enable scalable growth and lasting culture. Unique strengths include a clear framework for planning (quarterly planning, data assets, accountability structures) and a practical focus on profitability, ... more

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2. Jimmy Evans
3. Bobby Botnick
4. Abby Botnick
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