If you’ve ever wondered why your law firm isn’t showing up on Google—or what to do about it—this episode is your playbook. Guest host Bridgit Norris sits down with Lindsey Busfield, Vice President and Director of Operations at Optimize My Firm , to unpack what it really takes to build lasting visibility through SEO and content marketing. Whether you're doing it yourself or paying someone else to handle it, you’ll learn how to make smarter decisions, avoid common traps, and start attracting more ...
Jul 11, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 453
Think the billable hour is just the way things are in law? Think again. In this eye-opening conversation, guest host Bridgit Norris sits down with The Subscription Attorney Mathew Kerbis, who shares how shifting to a subscription-based legal model can transform your practice—financially, operationally, and ethically. Mathew, founder of Subscription Attorney LLC and host of the Law Subscribed podcast, offers affordable, automation-powered legal services starting at just $20 a month. You’ll discov...
Jun 27, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 452
What if the biggest opportunity in your law practice isn’t about getting more clients, but doing more with the ones you already have? In this episode, guest host Mike Smith—estate planning attorney and co-founder of Smith Barrett LLC—dives into a powerful conversation with Leah Del Percio, a former Big Law attorney turned tech founder. With experience at DLA Piper, Goldman Sachs, and JP Morgan, Leah shares how the pain points of trust and estate work led her to launch Trustate, a platform design...
Jun 20, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 451
If you’ve ever felt stuck toggling between being an excellent lawyer and a true business leader, this episode is your wake-up call. In the final installment of the "Built to Lead" series, host Brigit Norris sits down with Catherine O’Connell, a powerhouse legal entrepreneur, to unpack what it takes to step into the role of visionary CEO. This isn’t about tips for better time management—it’s a blueprint for reclaiming your authority, redesigning your career, and rewriting your firm’s future. Cath...
Jun 13, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 450
You're not just a lawyer — you're a visionary rewriting the rules. In this powerful episode of our Build to Lead series, Bridgit Norris sits down with estate planning attorney and trailblazing founder Laura Cowan, who went from Wall Street accountant to building a thriving law firm that works for her. Laura is the mind behind the 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer™ and author of Lifestyle Lawyer Revolution, featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur, and she's living proof that success in law doesn't have to come...
Jun 06, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 449
You're not doing referrals wrong—you've just been taught a system that never really worked for you. In this empowering fourth episode of our Build to Lead series, hosted by Bridgit Norris, you'll discover how to build a client-generating engine that feels aligned with who you are and how you want to show up in business. Guest Stacey Brown Randall—founder of Building a Referable Business, podcast host, and author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking—breaks down the science of referrals...
May 30, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 448
What if burnout isn’t just a personal failure, but a leadership blind spot? In this third episode of our Built to Lead series, host Bridgit Norris sits down with Lexlee Overton—veteran trial lawyer, executive coach, and founder of Mind Over Law—for a conversation that goes far deeper than self-care clichés. You’ll learn why exhaustion is baked into the legal culture, how to rewire your nervous system for clarity and performance, and what it really takes to lead without sacrificing your well-bein...
May 23, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 447
What if the very thing that’s draining you could become the key to your power? In this second episode of our Built to Lead Series, host Bridgit Norris is joined by Emily Logan Stedman, partner at Husch Blackwell and a commercial litigator who’s reshaped what it means to thrive in big law. Emily takes us deep into the billable hour, not to condemn it, but to completely reframe it—as a tool for control, clarity, and even creativity. You’ll learn how she’s reclaimed her time, set boundaries without...
May 16, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 446
You're not here to survive—you’re built to lead. This powerful kickoff to the Built to Lead Series, hosted by Bridgit Norris, My Legal Academy’s Director of Client Services, opens with an unfiltered conversation featuring Bridgette Williams, Esq., an award-winning personal injury attorney and owner of BLW Legal Group. With a background that spans from criminal law to managing her own practice, Bridgette turned burnout into a blueprint for sustainable success. She shares how she evolved from jugg...
May 09, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 445
"Are You Still Doing That Manually?" — Real-World Automation for Law Firms with Mike Smith & Matthew Adams That one question could be costing your law firm countless hours and missed opportunities. Today, we’re welcoming two powerful voices in legal automation to the show: 🔹 Mike Smith , a seasoned estate planning attorney and My Legal Academy Ambassador who has embraced automation to reclaim his time and scale smarter. 🔹 Matthew Adams , CEO of MapMatix , an agency helping law firms unlock...
Apr 25, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 444
Ready to finally stop spinning your wheels and actually get things done? In this second part of the productivity hack series, Sam Mollaei builds on the foundation laid in Part 1 and delivers the full, game-changing framework that’s helping lawyers escape constant overwhelm. This isn’t another generic tip—it’s a radical shift in how you approach productivity in your firm. Sam’s proven system turns scattered to-do lists into focused, executable strategies fueled by clarity, urgency, and smart dele...
Apr 18, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 443
If your calendar controls you more than you control your firm—this episode will hit home. Most lawyers don’t have a productivity problem. They have a clarity problem. A systems problem. A control problem. In this powerful two-part series, Sam Mollaei reveals the 3 transformational productivity strategies that helped him scale multiple law firms without burning out. These aren’t hacks pulled from a blog—these are battle-tested principles built for the pressures of modern legal practice. This isn’...
Apr 11, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 443
Did Part 1 leave you hanging? Here’s Part 2 of our powerful live training—where Sam Mollaei Esq, dives even deeper into the AI tools, systems, and strategies he’s using to run multiple high-growth law firms on autopilot. If you’re a lawyer looking to automate client intake, streamline legal workflows , and scale your firm without burning out , this episode is your blueprint. This isn’t theory. These are real, proven tools like NotebookLM , ChatGPT , and custom-trained AI agents —all in use today...
Apr 04, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 442
Most lawyers will wait too long. They’ll wait until their competitors are using AI to sign clients in minutes… Until they’re working weekends just to keep up… Until they’re buried in intake, follow-ups, and admin—while someone else builds a firm that runs on autopilot. This episode is your chance to do it differently. In this masterclass recording from inside My Legal Academy , Sam Mollaei Esq. shares the exact AI tools and automation he’s using right now to run multiple law firms efficiently an...
Mar 28, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 442
Did You Miss the Mastering Intake Event? Here’s Your Second Chance. We’re now sharing the exclusive event recording —because if your firm is losing potential clients at the intake stage, you’re not just missing out—you’re bleeding revenue. Most firms think they have a marketing problem when in reality, their intake system is broken —leading to missed calls, poor follow-ups, and unqualified leads slipping through the cracks. And that inefficiency? It’s quietly costing you millions. In this episod...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 441
Most lawyers try to market everywhere, hoping to attract more clients—but end up blending into the noise. The real winners? They own their space by becoming the go-to attorney in their city. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the power of geographic micro-niching —a strategy that eliminates competition, builds an unstoppable referral engine, and makes you a household name in your local market. If you’re tired of being just another lawyer and ready to stand out, attract high-value ...
Mar 07, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 440
Most lawyers dream of building a thriving, successful practice—but why do so few actually achieve it? The truth is, being a great lawyer isn’t enough. If you want consistent growth, predictable revenue, and freedom from the daily grind, you need a proven system for business development. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and guest Steve Fretzin reveal the biggest mistakes law firm owners make, how to attract high-quality clients without burnout, and what it takes to shift from lawyer to CEO. Steve sha...
Feb 28, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 439
Most Law Firms Are Losing Clients at Intake—Are You? 97% of law firms are leaving money on the table by failing at one crucial step: intake conversion. If you’re not responding to leads in under 1 minute , following up 12+ times in the first week , or leveraging AI-powered personalization , you’re already falling behind. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra break down the Ultimate Intake Conversion Checklist —the exact strategies top firms use to double their client sign-ups in 30-60 days....
Feb 21, 2025•20 min•Season 2Ep. 438
Most lawyers are stuck in feast-or-famine mode , relying on outdated marketing and manual processes. But what if your law firm could sign more clients, automate intake, and scale effortlessly? In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra reveal the Rapid Law Firm Growth Formula —a proven system to attract more leads, close more cases, and let automation do the work. ✅ High-converting ads ✅ Virtual intake specialists signing clients for you ✅ ROI tracking to scale with confidence 📌 Book a strategy...
Feb 14, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 437
Mastering Law Firm Intake Was a Game-Changer—Here’s What You Missed Our latest training revealed the exact intake system that top law firms use to sign 1,000+ clients per month —without chasing more leads or hiring more staff. Lawyers who attended are already applying these strategies. If you missed it, this is your last chance to get access. 📌 Book a strategy call before February 28 to unlock: ✔ Exclusive access to the event recording (not publicly available) ✔ A custom intake audit to fix ine...
Feb 07, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 436
Most lawyers think intake is just a formality—what if it’s the one thing holding your firm back from explosive growth? Kick-off 2025 by mastering the client intake process and transforming your law firm. Join Sam Mollaei, Esq., and his COO, Eamon Graziano, for a live training called “Mastering Law Firm Intake: The Secrets Behind Signing 1,000 Clients a Month” that reveals how to sign up to 1,000 clients a month using proven strategies. 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 🕒 Time: 1 PM EST | 10 ...
Jan 31, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 435
The Intake Crisis No Lawyer Talks About (But Every Firm Faces) Sam and Eamon will unpack INTAKE best practices law firm owners can apply immediately at the upcoming live virtual event “Mastering Law Firm Intake: The Secrets Behind Signing 1,000 Clients a Month” - it is the event you cannot afford to miss! 📅Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1 PM EST | 10 AM PST 🔹 Save your seat here : https://link.mylegalacademy.com/intake-training Are you losing potential clients without even realizing it? ...
Jan 24, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 434
The Hidden Tools Transforming Law Firms: Exclusive AI Mastery Event Get insider access to how AI is revolutionizing the legal profession, learn actionable strategies to scale your law firm effortlessly, and see real tools that are transforming how lawyers work. Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. This exclusive AI Mastery Event is your chance to gain a competitive edge and unlock unprecedented growth in 2024. But there’s a catch— only MLA members can attend. ▪️ Not an MLA Member? Don’t miss out. Book a ...
Jan 17, 2025•24 min•Season 2Ep. 433
What if doubling your revenue in just one year wasn’t a dream—but a step-by-step process you could start today? In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra pull back the curtain to reveal the exact blueprint to 2X your estate planning law firm in 2025. Learn how to harness the power of AI to eliminate bottlenecks, run laser-targeted Meta ads to attract high-value clients, and transform your practice into a trusted, lifelong partner with a membership model that builds recurring income. This isn’t ...
Jan 10, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 432
Are you ready to take your law firm to unprecedented heights? In this high-energy episode of the My Legal Academy podcast, Sam Mollaei teams up with Charley Mann, founder of Law Firm Alchemy, to unveil the marketing and mindset shifts that can revolutionize your practice. From mastering the art of referral marketing and crafting irresistible social media ads to steering clear of common SEO pitfalls and adopting a CEO mindset, this episode is bursting with strategies you can put into action immed...
Jan 03, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 431
The Biggest Mistake Keeping Your Law Firm Small? Not Scaling Smarter—Here’s How to Fix It. Struggling to grow your law firm in today’s competitive landscape? Episode 430 of The Law Entrepreneur reveals the exact strategies top-performing lawyers use to scale faster than ever—and why you can’t afford to ignore them—five practical ways to scale your practice with speed and precision. If you’re a lawyer seeking measurable results, this episode will reshape your approach to growth. Listen now as the...
Dec 27, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 430
Could your side hustle be costing you more than it’s worth? Uncover the hidden pitfalls of side gigs and learn why focusing on your law practice may be the smarter path to growth. In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra dive deep into the hidden costs, risks, and rewards of side hustles for lawyers. From the unseen opportunity costs to the potential for a diluted professional reputation, Sam and Neil don’t hold back in sharing the hard-earned lessons that every lawyer needs to know. Learn how...
Dec 20, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 429
Our biggest, FREE virtual event for lawyers is happening TODAY! Thursday, December 12th at 145pm PT , join us for Lawyer Club Fiesta! Claim your free seat here before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/lawyerclubfiesta24 Join Sam Mollaei as he chats with Tom Lenfestey, Founder and CEO of The Law Practice Exchange, about transforming your practice into a thriving, sellable asset. Whether you’re trying to grow your practice, plan for the future, or better understand today’s legal marketplace, this conv...
Dec 12, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 428
Ready or not, 2025 is here and so is our biggest FREE event of the year! Packed with insights on the top 3 AI trends coming in 2025 and how to position your firm to WIN, lawyer hot takes on controversial topics, the chance to win epic productivity giveaways like a brand new iPhone 16, and so much more! Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. Only 76 seats left! Register now before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/lawyerclubfiesta24 In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra dive into the transformative power o...
Dec 05, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 427
Ready or not, 2025 is here and so is our biggest FREE event of the year! Packed with insights on the top 3 AI trends coming in 2025 and how your firm can take advantage, lawyer hot takes on controversial topics, enter to win a new iPhone 16, and so much more! Hosted by Sam Mollaei, Esq. Only 201 seats left! Register now before it’s too late: https://bit.ly/lawyerclubfiesta24 In this episode, Sam Mollaei and Neil Tyra share practical tips to help you take control of your finances. Key Takeaways f...
Nov 28, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 426
