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Episode #317: Financial Mismanagement Starts with Bookkeeping

In this episode, Molly is joined by Peggy Gruenke, Founder and Co-Owner of CPN Legal, about why law firms need specialized bookkeeping to stay compliant and grow. Peggy shares her journey from IT to legal finance and unpacks common pitfalls like trust account mismanagement and poor reporting. She explains why law firm finances require a niche approach and how expert

employee being controlled, could be a bad hire costing employee turnover

Over the last 28 years, I’ve been called many things—headhunter, law firm whisperer, recruiting consultant—but the one that sticks is this: fixer. When firms are bleeding talent, buried under employee turnover, or spiraling from bad hires, they call me.
I’ve worked with over 5,000 law firms across the country. Some were boutique estate planning practices in small towns. Others were

Episode #316: Building Unshakable Trust in Your Team

In this episode, Molly reveals five key strategies for building unshakable trust in your team. She breaks down how vulnerability, honest communication, and addressing real challenges can transform culture, improve retention, and align teams for long-term success. This is perfect for leaders committed to creating a culture of trust, accountability, and sustainable growth.
 
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chess piece representing legal admin as the key to scale your firm

When law firm owners talk about growth, they often zero in on marketing strategies, client leads, and revenue numbers. Too often, they are chasing the next shiny object. But what really fuels sustainable expansion? It’s not a magic funnel or a new CRM—it’s your systems, your communication, and most importantly, your people. The real leverage lives in your legal

Episode #315: Empower Your Team with Weekly Reporting

In this episode, Molly dives into why weekly reporting isn’t just a numbers game—it’s the foundation of effective law firm leadership. You’ll discover how weekly reporting helps identify process inefficiencies, drive better marketing results, and improve intake conversions. More importantly, you’ll learn how using the right metrics can empower your team to lead confidently, without constant oversight. If you’re stuck

business owner toward success, scaling his law firm

Let’s be real, if you’re still cleaning up messes, fixing intake hiccups, rewriting team emails, or jumping in on client calls because “no one else can do it right,” you’re not scaling your law firm—you’re babysitting it.
It’s not that you’re not brilliant. You are.
It’s not that you don’t care. You do, deeply.
But your business isn’t built to

Episode #314: Employee Growth Plans & Incentive Pay

In this episode, Molly challenges outdated annual reviews by introducing employee growth plans and incentive-based compensation tailored to individual motivators. She shares how law firms can shift to quarterly evaluations, driving accountability, engagement, and alignment with firm goals. Tune in for actionable strategies to build a high-performing, empowered team culture.
 
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human feeling low energy, low battery due to exhaustion and burnout

Burnout doesn’t always arrive with a warning. It creeps in quietly—hidden behind packed calendars, constant deadlines, and pressure to always deliver. But the real danger lies in ignoring the early signs and accepting exhaustion as the norm. 
If you’re constantly tired, irritable, or disconnected from your work, you’re likely experiencing the onset of burnout, and you’re not alone. 
The truth

Episode #313: Focus Your Attorney and Delegate Effectively

In this episode, Molly shares powerful strategies to build attorney leadership, delegate effectively, and run high-impact law firm marketing meetings. She breaks down frameworks like the “9 Steps to Respectfully Focus Your Boss” and “5 Steps to Delegation Excellence,” emphasizing extreme ownership, accountability, and entrepreneurial management. Tune in for a practical blueprint to boost efficiency, empower your team, and drive

woman preventing burnout by mastering emotional intelligence

In the high-pressure legal landscape, burnout is more than a buzzword. It’s a growing threat to productivity, morale, and mental health. While stress may be seen as a badge of honor in legal circles, without emotional intelligence to manage it, that stress can quickly spiral into exhaustion, disengagement, and breakdown. 
Burnout isn’t caused by one bad week. It’s what happens