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Law Firm Management
Strategic Planning
Velocity Work
Law Firms
Time Management
Work-Life Balance
Goal Setting
Law Firm Growth
Productivity
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Mindset
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Hiring Practices
Business Growth
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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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Strategic planning can feel overwhelming when you try to do it all on your own. In this episode, Melissa explains why law firm owners often get stuck and how having the right partner or support can help you clarify priorities, make better decisions, ... more

As the year moves into its second half, are you clear on what truly matters for your law firm and where you want to end the year? In this episode, Melissa shares a framework of four anchors you can use to reflect on your current situation. This is a ... more

Following through on your own commitments is one of the most important ways to build self-trust and personal integrity. In this episode, Melissa breaks down how law firm owners can use a simple daily question, "Did I do what I said I was going to do ... more

Law firm owners often face difficult decisions when strategic changes are needed. In this episode, Melissa sits down with Velocity Work clients Bobby and Abby Botnick to discuss how they navigated risk and opportunity while making major changes in th... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Botnick
Co-owner of Botnick Law Firm
Botnick Law Firm
Episode: #368: Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Your Law Firm with Bobby & Abby Botnick
Abby Botnick
Co-owner of Botnick Law Firm
Botnick Law Firm
Episode: #368: Navigating Risk and Opportunity in Your Law Firm with Bobby & Abby Botnick
Jeff Wright
Chief Operating Officer at Gideon & Asin
Gideon & Asin
Episode: #363: When Your Firm Hits a Capacity Ceiling, Elevate the Constraint
Ben Gideon
Gideon & Asin
Episode: #363: When Your Firm Hits a Capacity Ceiling, Elevate the Constraint
Michael Di Gennaro
MSO expert discussing law firm MSO models and private capital
Episode: #360: MSOs for Law Firms: Succession Planning, Valuation, and Private Capital with Michael Di Gennaro
Michael DiGennaro
Founder of Law Practice Exchange and former practicing attorney.
Law Practice Exchange
Episode: #350: What Determines Your Law Firm's Value with Michael Di Gennaro
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

Host

Melissa Shanahan
Host and founder of The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • 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 States2 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
    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 States5 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 States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests provide real-world experiences and frameworks that listeners can apply quickly.
The host delivers practical coaching with a supportive, no-fluff approach.
The show is praised for its focus on profitability, systems, and leadership in law firms.
Listeners appreciate deep, actionable guidance that helps grow law firms.
Content is seen as high-value for owners seeking strategic growth and efficiency.

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#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.
#364: Your Capacity Is Data, Not a Character Flaw
Q: What should you do first when you're feeling overwhelmed and maxed out?
Identify and name the real life events consuming capacity, then separate questions about the business from questions about personal capacity to gain clarity.
#364: Your Capacity Is Data, Not a Character Flaw
Q: If you suddenly want to emotionally check out of your business, is the business actually the problem?
The host explains that what's happening is often a depletion of capacity due to life events, and that the problem may be with capacity rather than the business itself, so the focus should be on separating those issues.

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This show targets law firm owners seeking practical, actionable guidance to grow their practices, organize finances, and implement scalable systems. Episodes consistently explore topics like capacity planning, profitability, MSOs and private capital in law firms, deal structures, and governance—often featuring practitioners who share real-world experiences, templates, and frameworks. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on operational discipline, data-driven decision making, and cross-promotion with allied resources, making it useful for listeners aiming to modernize their firms and accelerate growth. A few episodes stand out for tying strategy to measurable outcomes, such as elevating capacity, structuring successful deals, and alig... more

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1. Bobby Botnick
2. Abby Botnick
3. Jeff Wright
4. Ben Gideon
5. Michael Di Gennaro
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7. Megan Robin
8. Jeff Salzenstein

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