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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
269 episodes
Ep. 269 – If You Can’t Delegate, You Can’t Grow
Think you're the only one who can do it right? That's the problem. Ben Glass explains why better delegation starts with better communication—and how letting go of the “I'll just do it myself” mindset can unlock your team's potential and your fi...
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Ep. 268 – Let the Kids Play. Let the Refs Ref.
Youth referees can't improve if we chase them away before they get the chance. Ben Glass sits down with referee mentor and assigner Ben Zimmerman to discuss spectator behavior, zero-tolerance policies, referee development, and how parents, coac...
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Ep. 267 – Stop Comparing Your Journey
Stop measuring your success against someone else's. Ben Glass explains why your journey is uniquely yours, why you should measure progress by how far you've come, and why growth will always require some stress, failure, and experimentation.
Ep. 266 – Would Your Website Stop the Scroll?
Pull out your phone and look at your website like a potential client would. Ben Glass explains why your headlines and messaging have only seconds to stop the scroll—and why seeing your website through your client's eyes might reveal some uncomf...
Ep. 265 – Your Life Comes First
Leadership is hard, but success shouldn't make you miserable. Ben Glass explains why taking care of yourself first creates a ripple effect: a better leader builds a happier team, and a happier team creates a better experience for clients.
Ep. 264 – Stop Sacrificing Yourself for Everyone Else
Lawyers are often taught that serving others means sacrificing themselves. Ben Glass challenges that idea and explains why taking care of yourself—physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially—puts you in a stronger position to build a gre...
Ep. 263 – Your Clients Don't Care About Your Credentials
Your clients aren't searching for your résumé—they're searching for someone who understands their problem. Ben Glass explains why effective marketing starts with the client's journey, not your credentials, awards, or accomplishments.
Ep. 262 – Knowing Isn't Doing
You probably already know what to do. The problem is actually doing it. Ben Glass explains why he pays for accountability—and how having someone who expects you to show up can be the push that takes you to your next level.
Ep. 261 – Nobody Else Has Your Story
Nobody else has your story. Ben Glass explains why sharing your personal journey isn't bragging—it's one of the most powerful ways to differentiate yourself, inspire others, and build genuine connections with the people you serve.
Ep. 260 – FOMO Is Not a Marketing Strategy
Just because your competitors are doing it doesn't mean you should. Ben Glass explains how FOMO—from the Yellow Pages era to today's Google ads—pushes lawyers into bad marketing decisions. Stop copying the competition and start making market...
Ep. 259 – Own Your Marketing. Don't Rent It.
Stop renting your marketing. Ben Glass explains why there comes a point when outsourcing everything no longer makes sense—and why bringing the right marketer in-house can unlock more ideas, better execution, and faster growth.
Ep. 258 – You Get One Life. Make It Yours.
You get one life—don't let someone else design it. Ben Glass shares the principles that guide his life, from doing work he's passionate about with people he likes to building relationships where everyone can thrive. The challenge: figure out...
Ep. 257 – Your 100-Word Story
What makes you memorable beyond your job title? Ben Glass explains why your personal story is one of your most powerful marketing assets—and challenges you to capture what makes you unique in just 100 words.
Ep. 256 – Principles Beat Tactics
Stop chasing the latest tactic. Ben Glass explains why understanding principles makes better decisions easier—and why taking pages of notes means nothing if you don't change what you actually do.
Ep. 255 – Stop Selling. Start the Conversation.
Your marketing doesn't need to make the sale—it needs to start the conversation. Ben Glass explains why lawyers overload their advertising, why prospects don't need to hire you immediately, and how standing out keeps the conversation going long...
Ep. 254 – The World Owes You Nothing
Working hard doesn't mean the world owes you anything. Entitlement and blame lead nowhere—and taking responsibility for your decisions, your business, and your life puts the power back in your hands.
Ep. 253 – Likes Don't Pay the Bills
Likes and followers don't automatically grow your business. Know what you're investing, what result you expect, and whether that investment is actually bringing business back.
Ep. 252 – Be Ruthless With Your Time
Being ruthless doesn't mean being mean. It means paying attention. Ben Glass explains why leaders must be ruthless with their time, priorities, and decisions—and intentionally architect their lives instead of letting their calendars control the...
Ep. 251 – Renegade Lawyer Marketing (Audio Book) – Chapter 26: Stop Wasting Money on Marketing
Great marketing isn't just about the ad. In Chapter 26 of Renegade Lawyer Marketing, Ben Glass shares four questions every lawyer should answer before launching a campaign—and explains how better follow-up, systems, and referral relati...
Ep. 250 – Kill Your To-Do List
Forget the endless to-do list. Ben Glass explains why every important task should earn a place on your calendar—and how this simple rule forces you to prioritize, delegate, and protect your time from work that doesn't deserve it.
Ep. 249 – “I’ll Just Do It Myself” Is Killing Your Growth
“If I want it done right, I’ll do it myself” is the ultimate growth limiter. Ben Glass explains why better delegation starts with better communication—and why leaders need to look at themselves first when the result doesn’t match what they had ...
Ep. 248 – Five Minutes Is Never Just Five Minutes
That “quick five-minute question” is costing you more than five minutes. Ben Glass explains why he stopped taking unplanned calls, how he protects deep-work time, and why team members should bring solutions—not just problems. Protect your ti...
Ep. 247 – Take Responsibility. Then Take Action.
Stop waiting for the perfect plan. Ben Glass explains why responsibility, clarity, and action are the real drivers of progress. Take the shot, get the results, learn from the data, and adjust—because ideas mean nothing until you execute.