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The Renegade Lawyer Podcast
I am more convinced than ever that nothing that traditional bar organizations are doing is going to move the needle on the sad stats on lawyer happiness ...
The root cause of all lawyers' problems is financial stress. Financial stress holds you back from getting the right people on the bus, running the right systems, and being able to only do work for clients you want to work with. Financial stress keeps you in the office on nights and weekends, often doing work you hate for people you don't like, and doing that work alone.
(Yes, you have permission to do only work you like doing and doing it with people you like working with.)
The money stress is not because the lawyers are bad lawyers or bad people. In fact, most lawyers are good at the lawyering part and they are good people.
The money stress is caused by the general lack of both business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Thus, good lawyers who are good people get caught up and slowed down in bringing their gifts to the world. Their families, teams, clients, and communities are not well-served because you can't serve others at your top level when you are constantly worrying about money.
We can blame the law schools and the elites of the profession who are running bar organizations, but to blame anyone else for your own woes is a loser's game. It is, in itself, a restrictive, narrow, mindset that will keep you from ever seeing, let alone experiencing, a better future.
Lawyers need to be in rooms with other entrepreneurs. They need to hang with people who won't tell you that your dreams are too big or that "they" or "the system "won't allow you to achieve them. They need to be in rooms where people will be in their ear telling them that their dreams are too small.
Get in better rooms. That would be the first step.
Second step, ignore every piece of advice any general organized bar is giving about how to make your firm or your life better.
Episodes
243 episodes
Ep. 243 – Luck Isn't Luck
Luck isn't always random. Ben Glass explores why “lucky” people tend to see opportunities others miss, take action instead of overthinking, and expect good things to happen. Stop asking, “What if it fails?” and start asking, “What i...
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Ep. 242 – Be Known for More Than What You Do
Your reputation should go beyond your job title. Ben Glass shares how a relationship with a doctor across the hall became something much bigger than legal referrals—and why being known for what you stand for can create opportunities to lead, se...
Ep. 241 – You Did Everything Right. So Why Are You Miserable?
What happens when you do everything you're told will make you successful—and you're still miserable? Ben Glass shares a conversation with a young lawyer who followed the traditional path to success and discovered it wasn't enough. The reminder:...
Ep. 240 – One Room Can Change Your Life
One room can change the trajectory of your life. Ben Glass shares three experiences that transformed his family, business, and future—and why showing up with an open mind can expose you to the idea, person, or opportunity you didn't know you ne...
Ep. 239 – The Pause Changes Everything
The problem isn't always what happens—it's how you respond. Ben Glass shares why pausing, looking at the facts, and searching for opportunity can change everything. He also explains how books, coaches, and mastermind groups have helped reshape ...
Ep. 238 – Stop Feeling Guilty About Your Success
Success isn't just money or possessions. It's having the freedom to choose who you work with, how you spend your time, and the life you build—and not feeling guilty for creating it.
Ep. 237 – Renegade Lawyer Marketing (Audio Book) – Chapter 25, Part 2: Stop Giving Up on Your Leads
In Chapter 25, Part 2 of Renegade Lawyer Marketing, Ben Glass explains why most lawyers give up on leads far too soon. From personalized follow-up and print newsletters to referral systems and “shock and awe” packages, discover how con...
Ep. 236 – Prioritize Yourself. Period.
You are the priority. In this episode, Ben Glass explains why taking care of yourself physically, mentally, spiritually, financially, and emotionally isn't selfish—it's essential. Protect your time, prioritize what gives you energy, and everyth...
Ep. 235 – Build a Business, Not Another Job
Building a successful law firm requires more than great legal skills—it requires leadership. In this episode, Ben Glass shares the four stages of business freedom and explains why the biggest shift for any law firm owner is moving from practici...
Ep. 234 – Design a Life That Gives You Energy
What if every area of your life added energy instead of taking it away? In this episode, Ben Glass shares his framework for designing a life with intention that fuels his purpose, happiness, and success—and why work-life balance isn't the goal....
Ep. 233 - From Typewriters to AI
What does 40 years in law teach you? In this episode, Ben Glass reflects on his journey from typewriters and fax machines to today's AI-driven world. He shares lessons on adapting to change, starting a law firm without marketing experience, and...
Ep. 232 – Stop Marketing to Everyone
What if your marketing isn't failing because you're spending too little—but because you're trying to reach everyone?In this episode, Ben Glass explains why the most successful law firms don't market to the masses. They know exactly who t...
Ep. 231 – The One Question That Stops Conflict Cold
What can 50 years as a soccer referee teach lawyers, leaders, and entrepreneurs?In this episode, Ben Glass shares lessons from officiating more than 2,000 soccer matches and explains why the best leaders don't rush to prove they're right...
Ep. 230 – Renegade Lawyer Marketing (Audio Book) – Chapter 25, Part 1: Your Book Is Your Best Marketing Tool
In Chapter 25, Part 1 of Renegade Lawyer Marketing, Ben Glass explains why a book is far more than a credibility piece—it's one of the most effective marketing and referral tools a law firm can have. Learn how books lower a prospect's ...
Ep. 229 - You're the Hero. Start Acting Like It.
Everyone celebrates the lawyer who wins the case.Nobody celebrates the entrepreneur who builds the business.In this episode, Ben Glass delivers a powerful reminder: you're not just practicing law—you're leading people, creating va...
Ep. 228 - The Biggest Lie Professionals Believe
Most people think success means sacrificing everything.Ben Glass disagrees. In this quick episode, he explains why protecting your energy, choosing the right people, and building a thriving culture will do more for your career than worki...
Ep. 227 – How to Be an Icon: The Mindset Behind Extraordinary Law Firms
In this special episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, we revisit Ben Glass's keynote, "How to Be an Icon," recorded live at the 2024 Hero Icon Event.While marketing strategies and technology continue to evolve, t...
Ep. 226 – Renegade Lawyer Marketing (Audio Book) – Chapter 24: Hire a Marketing Assistant Before You Think You're Ready
Most lawyers wait too long to hire marketing help.That mistake costs them time, growth, and ultimately money.In Chapter 24 of Renegade Lawyer Marketing, Ben Glass explains why your first marketing hire shouldn't be viewed...
Ep. 225 - Renegade Lawyer Marketing (Audio Book) – Chapter 23: Marketing to Your Avatar Client (Stop Taking Clients You Hate)
In this episode, Ben Glass dives into Chapter 23 of Renegade Lawyer Marketing and explains why trying to serve everyone is one of the biggest mistakes lawyers make. Instead, he challenges you to define your avatar client—the people you...
Ep. 224 (Part 2) – Ben Unleashed: Referral Marketing, Authority Building, and Making Money in the Dark
Part 2 of Ben's live CLE presentation is all about practical marketing strategies that actually work.Ben dives into referral marketing, authority building through books and educational content, direct mail, AI, and why the best ma...
Ep. 223 (Part 1) – Ben Unleashed: The Marketing Philosophy Most Lawyers Never Learn
In this special live edition of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass takes the stage at a CLE program and delivers a candid, unfiltered session on legal marketing, law firm growth, and building a practice that serves your life—not the other w...
Ep. 222 - Protecting Physicians, Building Freedom, and Staying Small on Purpose | Matt Wiggins
What happens when a physician loses the ability to practice medicine?In this episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass welcomes Matt Wiggins, founder of DocInsure and one of the nation's leading experts on disability insurance fo...
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Ep. 221: The Exit Blueprint — How to Build a Law Firm You Can Actually Sell
What happens when you're finally ready to step away from the law firm you've spent decades building?In Episode 221 of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass welcomes back attorney, CPA, and Law Practice Exchange founder Tom Lenfestey to ...
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Ep. 220 – “We’re Not a Law Firm. We’re a Marketing Company"
Most lawyers think they're in the legal business.David Vicknair thinks differently.In this episode of the Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass sits down with Louisiana attorney and law firm owner David Vicknair to discuss what it re...
Ep. 219 – Building a 150-Person Law Firm in One of the Most Competitive Markets (w/ Seth Bader)
What does it actually take to build—and lead—a 150-person law firm in a hyper-competitive market like Atlanta?In this episode of The Renegade Lawyer Podcast, Ben Glass sits down with Seth Bader, founder of Bader Law, to unpack t...
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