
Center Stage
A podcast featuring interviews with small business owners and industry experts to help you solve the marketing and business development challenges that come with running your own firm.
Episodes
159 episodes
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The Science Behind Referrals: How to Drive Client Loyalty feat. Stacey Brown Randall
🚀 Discover the science behind referrals with author and referral expert Stacey Brown Randall. In this conversation with Danny Decker, Stacey breaks down why great work alone doesn’t guarantee referrals — and how the emotions you...
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From Survival Mode to Generational Wealth feat. Moshe Amsel
🚀 Many attorneys think they have a marketing problem — but what’s really holding them back is capacity. In this episode, Moshe Amsel reveals why most law firm owners get stuck working harder for less profit, how to overcome the terrifyin...
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Disney Magic That Creates Clients for Life feat. Vance Morris
🚀 Discover how former Disney leader Vance Morris helps law firms and professional service businesses transform ordinary client service into unforgettable experiences. In this conversation with Danny Decker, Vance reveals why client exper...
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AI, Scaling Smarter, and the Secret to Loyal Clients feat. Tyson Mutrux
🚀 Discover how Tyson Mutrux built a thriving personal injury firm, scaled nationwide, and stayed profitable without falling into the overstaffing trap. In this conversation with Danny Decker, Tyson reveals why your current clients are your most...
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How to Safeguard Your Firm Against Cybercrimes feat. Steven Kennen
🛡️ Law firms are increasingly under siege — and most don’t even realize how exposed they are. In this episode, Danny Decker sits down with Steven Kennen of Proactive IT to unpack the real threats facing small and solo law firms today —...
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How to Get Your Law Firm Unstuck feat. Jackie Kibler
đź§ Ever feel like your law firm is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode, Danny talks with EOS Implementer Jackie Kibler, whose no-BS, people-first approach has helped law firms go from disorganized and reactive to structu...
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The Law Firm Systems You Can’t Afford to Skip feat. Tamara Philabaum
🚨 Most law firms don’t fail because of bad lawyering — they fail because of broken systems. In this episode, operations expert Tammy Philabaum shares the critical processes too many firms overlook, from intake follow-up to hiring mistakes that ...
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Stop Tolerating, Start Leading feat. Vanessa Shaw
Most law firm owners are stuck not because they’re doing the wrong things—but because they’re tolerating too many of them. In this episode, Vanessa Shaw breaks down the mindset shift from practitioner to CEO and why shedding low-value tasks is ...
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How to Escape the Law Firm Grind with Systems That Actually Work feat. Adam Ouellette
⚙️ Feeling stuck in a never-ending loop of admin tasks, burnout, and 15-hour days? In this episode, former lawyer and law firm owner Adam Ouellette reveals the exact systems he used to reclaim his time, scale his practice, and finally walk away...
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150 - Elevating Your Financial Stability with Susanne Mariga
Ever wondered how to transform your business's financial stability and increase your profits? We're joined by Susanne Mariga, a CPA and fractional CFO with two decades of expertise. Susanne shares the revolutionary Profit First model, a strateg...
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149 - Unlocking the Art of Rainmaking with Elise Holtzman
Do you ever wonder how lawyers seem to bring in an endless stream of clients? This week's guest, Elise Holtzman from The Lawyer's Edge, shares the secrets behind the art of rainmaking. We dive into Elise's personal journey, from practicing law ...
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148 - Decoding the Kolbe Assessment with Dominic Loffredo
Ever wondered how your cognitive instincts influence your professional life? This week we're joined by Dominic Loffredo, a certified Kolbe instructor, to cover this unique personality test that measures the cognitive part of the mind.We...
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147 - Propelling Success with Authenticity with Erin Hatzikostas
Can revealing your authenticity propel you to success? Erin Hatzikostas, founder of B Authentic Inc., joins us to share her personal journey of how authenticity fuelled her rise in the corporate world. Erin’s unique leadership style, characteri...
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146 - Stepping into Disaster Preparedness with Jeffrey Weiss
Picture your business caught up in the chaos of a disaster - may it be natural or manmade. Panic-stricken employees, clients bombarding you with questions, and a leadership team that is clueless about what to do next. Sounds like a situation yo...
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145 - Embracing Change and Navigating Your Career with Nicole Andrews
Get ready to be inspired as we discuss the power of understanding others, building credibility, and how having diverse passions paired with self-belief can lead to you chasing your dreams (even if that means no longer being a lawyer).Th...
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144 - Mastering Law Firm Efficiency and Client Experience with Julie Perez
This week we sit down with Julie Perez from Leap Legal, who guides us through the unique productivity hurdles that different types of lawyers encounter, the role of continuing education, and the cruciality of compliance in legal practice.
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143 - Building an Effective Intake Team with Chris Mullins
Get ready to transform your law firm's intake procedures with actionable insights from Chris Mullins, the Phone Sales Doctor. This episode promises to deliver crucial tips on building an effective intake team in your firm, putting the spotlight...
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142 - Navigating Life as a Young Lawyer with Kelly Sturmthal
This week, we unravel the unseen challenges young lawyers encounter as they're just starting out and underscore the necessity of grasping the business side of law, regardless of where your legal career takes you - be it in the corporate realm, ...
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141 - Discovering Your Genius Zone for Business Success with Emily LaRusch
Are you ready to tap into your genius zone? Our guest, Emily LaRusch, founder of Back Office Betties, shares her insights on how to discover the activities that leads to effective delegation for tasks outside our genius zone.We also tal...
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140 - Mastering Trust Building and Credibility in Legal Marketing with Michael DeLon
Join us in an enlightening conversation with Michael DeLon, founder of Paperback Expert, as we delve into trust-building and how it transforms prospects into committed clients. We spill the secrets on how to elevate your content game, cutting t...
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139 - Text Marketing Tactics to Boost your Law Firm's Success with Alex Levin
Ever thought about text message marketing for your law firm? This episode takes you into the heart of this powerful communication tool with our guest, Alex Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Regal.io. Alex is an expert in B2C technology and he shares...
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138 - Mapping Out Political Campaigns with Strategist Matt Krayton
Do you have political aspirations? Want to know what it takes to navigate the complexities of running for office? Join us as we pick the brain of Matt Krayton, founder and principal at Publitics and a seasoned political campaign manager. Matt b...
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137 - Choosing the Perfect Legal Marketing Partner with Fractional CMO Josh Ramsey
Ever wondered how to select the perfect marketing partner for your business? This week we chat with fractional CMO Josh Ramsey, who brings his vast experience to the table as we navigate the complex world of marketing partnerships, with an emph...
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136 - Beating Burnout in the Legal Industry with Dina Cataldo
Burnout is prevalent among business owners, especially in the legal industry. This week we're joined by lawyer coach (and former lawyer herself) Dina Cataldo to talk about what burnout looks like, how it starts, and how to overcome it.C...
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135 - Taking Control of Your Law Firm with Dr. Steven Kirch
Do you run your firm, or does it run you? This week we're joined by Dr. Steven Kirch from The Profit Minds to discuss various areas where business owners get taken over by their own firm such as hiring, delegating, and more.Learn more a...
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