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The Law Firm Owner Podcast

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

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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Many law firm owners struggle to see the bigger picture of their firm's growth and wonder what steps will move them forward. In this episode, Melissa introduces a diagram that maps different stages of law firm growth, showing how decisions and priori... more

Many law firm owners reach a point where they feel maxed out and wonder if the business itself is the problem. In this episode, Melissa explores how to separate personal capacity from the challenges of running a firm and why feeling overwhelmed doesn... more

Law firm owners often hit a point where the firm can't keep up with demand, and work piles up. In this episode, Melissa explains how to recognize these bottlenecks, what causes them, and how they can limit growth and profitability. She covers the key... more

Law firm owners sometimes keep employees who are holding the team back, convincing themselves the problem isn't what it seems. In this episode, Melissa explores why that happens and what it costs you, your team, and your firm. She covers the signs of... more

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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
Megan Robin
Tax attorney; owner of her own law firm in California
Self-employed / California-based
Episode: #352: How the 2025 Trump Tax Bill Changes Impact Law Firm Owners with Megan Robin
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
Jeff Salzenstein
Personal growth expert and speaker
Episode: #333: Strengthen Leadership and Relationships through Own Your Zone with 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

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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 States24 days 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

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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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#357: Buying a Law Firm: What Needs to Be in Place First with Michael Di Gennaro
Q: Could you just for listeners who may not know, what does ABS stand for?
ABS stands for Alternative Business Structures, which are cross-state and cross-ownership models that allow non-traditional structures, often used by larger capital-backed buyers to acquire law firms.
#350: What Determines Your Law Firm's Value with Michael Di Gennaro
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 Di Gennaro
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 Di Gennaro
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.

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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. Michael Di Gennaro
2. Jeff Wright
3. Ben Gideon
4. Megan Robin
5. Michael DiGennaro
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7. Dr. Andrew Rasmussen
8. Tara Gronhovd

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