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In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Dennis Meador discuss:

  • How lawyers can market themselves effectively in an increasingly competitive industry
  • The role of personal branding in helping attorneys differentiate themselves from competitors
  • Why podcasting is a valuable tool for business development and client acquisition
  • Adapting to changing trends in SEO, social media, and content marketing

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Blake Strautins discuss:

  • The importance of business development for lawyers
  • How accountability and culture shape a law firm’s success
  • Time management and delegation for legal professionals
  • Personal and professional growth in legal leadership

Key Takeaways:

  • Building connections early with strategic partners, attorneys, and clients creates long-term opportunities, referrals, and

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mina Haque discuss:

  • Overcoming challenges in growing a law practice
  • The impact of digital tools on professional success
  • Essential skills lawyers need beyond legal expertise
  • The mindset shifts necessary for entrepreneurial success

Key Takeaways:

  • Solo law practice has become significantly more accessible due to virtual offices, law practice management

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Belle Walker discuss:

  • Why law firms struggle with inefficiencies and miscommunication
  • The impact of unclear roles and accountability gaps in law firms
  • How legal technology and AI are changing law firm operations
  • Why structured processes are essential for business growth and client satisfaction

Key Takeaways:

  • Lawyers often assume their

In this episode, Steve, Nicola, and Shereen discuss:

  • Building strong relationships between in-house and outside counsel
  • The importance of business acumen in legal practice
  • Networking and business development for lawyers
  • Adapting to the evolving legal industry

Key Takeaways:

  • Outside counsel should recognize that in-house lawyers often make rapid decisions with limited information and need concise,

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Mike Chastaine discuss:

  • Managing time effectively and focusing on high-value tasks
  • Law firm growth and business development
  • The psychology of productivity
  • Work-life balance and self-improvement

Key Takeaways:

  • Prioritizing control over your daily schedule is essential because, rather than trying to manage time itself, lawyers should focus on managing their

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and James Rodgers discuss:

  • Evolution and confusion surrounding DEI in the workplace
  • Human nature’s role in shaping workplace dynamics
  • AI and automation as the next diversity challenge
  • Managing generational differences in the workforce

Key Takeaways:

  • DEI has repeatedly risen and fallen as activists and organizations redefine it, creating confusion over

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Saja Raoof discuss:

  • Introversion in professional networking
  • Building a legal practice as an introvert
  • Managing energy and making meaningful connections
  • The role of systems in business development

Key Takeaways:

  • Taking intentional breaks during networking events, such as stepping away for alone time, is a crucial strategy for introverts to

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jay McAllister discuss:

  • The evolving role of AI in legal practice
  • Leveraging AI for business development and marketing
  • Ethical and risk considerations when using AI in law
  • The future of legal technology and the rise of agentic AI

Key Takeaways:

  • Many law firms have shifted from traditional keyword-based legal