Life Beyond the Briefs
At Life Beyond the Briefs we help lawyers like you become less busy, make more money, and spend more time doing what they want instead of what they have to. Brian brings you guests from all walks of life are living a life of their own design and are ready to share actionable tips for how you can begin to live your own dream life.
Episodes
210 episodes
Red Flags and Redlines: Why Some Clients Need to Go
Ever had that client who makes your stomach knot every time their name appears in your inbox? The one whose case you've kept far longer than you should have? You're not alone.Today I'm tackling my number one client tip for attorneys, an...
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Would You Hire You?: The Secret to Smarter Hiring | Jay Henderson
Would you hire you? That’s the uncomfortable but powerful question at the center of this episode—and it just might change the way you build your law firm team forever.This week, Brian sits down with J...
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What Successful Law Firm Owners Obsess Over
What separates thriving law practices from struggling ones isn't always what you'd expect. Drawing from our firm's recent EOS quarterly meeting, I'm peeling back the curtain on the three critical obsessions that drove our personal injury practi...
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LinkedIn’s Yoda: How to Post for Growth | Tony Albrecht
What happens when a trial lawyer burns the boats, leaves litigation behind, and builds an entire business by posting on LinkedIn?In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs, Brian sits down with Tony Albrecht—former litigat...
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How Grassroots Marketing Skyrockets Law Firm Growth | Tim Semeroth, Len Spada, & John Griffith
Grassroots marketing offers powerful, low-cost strategies that enable law firms to connect authentically with their communities and enhance referral networks. By engaging with local organizations, sending personalized communications, and creati...
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Inside a Coaching Call | To Leave My Firm or Stay?
You’re 20 years into your legal career… and something feels off. Do you stay where it’s safe — or finally bet on yourself?In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs, Brian sits down with a mystery guest — we’re calling him Mr...
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I Filled Out a Case Connect Form & Did an Intake
The digital marketing landscape for lawyers has fundamentally changed, and small law firms are feeling the squeeze. Large multi-state firms have discovered a profitable formula: automate backend processes, offshore what they can, and reinvest t...
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Your Small Law Firm by 2030: Offshore, Optimized, or Obsolete? | Gabriel Stiritz
It’s April Fools’ Day—but what you’re about to hear is no joke.The legal industry is facing a quiet revolution. AI tools are writing demand letters. Offshore teams are handling case management. And some of the biggest personal i...
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Prospect Pipelines: Creating Marketing that Speaks to Every Stage of Client Awareness
We explore the concept of the "prospect pipeline" and how lawyers can create marketing that addresses potential clients at every level of awareness and interest – from those who don't even realize they have a legal problem to those ready to sig...
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Jason Hennessey Shares SEO Mastery for Attorneys
Today’s episode delves into the powerful journey of transforming a law firm website into a revenue-generating asset through SEO. With actionable insights from Jason Hennessey, we explore core strategies, challenges, and the patience required fo...
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Strategy vs. Tactics: Brian’s SHOCKING Answer
This episode focuses on the return of the Great Legal Marketing Summit and how it empowers lawyers to overhaul their approach to marketing and practice management by emphasizing the importance of strategy. We discuss strategies for managing a l...
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Should You Start a Podcast? Lessons from ‘Lawyers in the Making’ | Nate Crespo
What if law school wasn’t the only way to break into the legal industry?Nate Crespo was all set to take the traditional path—ace the LSAT, get into law school, and become a lawyer. But after scoring a 151, he started questioning whether ...
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3 Constraints EVERY Law Firm Faces (and How to Solve Them)
Brian Glass shares the three primary constraints that prevent law firms from growing: leads, sales, and production—and why solving them one at a time is crucial for scaling from $1M to $5M in revenue.• Most law firms think they have a l...
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How to Be the Go-To Lawyer in Your State (Like Tim from Iowa)? | Tim Semelroth
What if your law firm became as recognizable as a top sports team? Tim Semelroth, Iowa’s only board-certified truck accident lawyer, joins Brian to reveal the branding, marketing, and community engagement strate...
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The REAL Secret Behind Law Firm Growth
Discover the core truth behind law firm success. It’s not about tactics; it’s about personal development and growth. Understand how chasing the right goals can lead to transformative changes in your practice.• The importance of personal...
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The Rise of a Phoenix Law Firm: Mark and Alexis Breyer’s Blueprint
Mark Breyer shares his inspiring journey of transforming a small law firm into a thriving practice with over 160 employees. The conversation highlights the significance of strategic marketing, strong team culture, and community engagement in ac...
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ANOTHER Lawyer Gets Sanctioned for AI Hallucinated Cases
Yet another law firm gets caught misusing AI. Inside this episode is the story of how Morgan & Morgan got sanctioned for filing a brief with eight made up cases. We critique the appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI in ...
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The Happy Lawyer's Guide to Mental Health & Work-Life Balance | Catherine Shearer
Being a lawyer doesn’t have to mean long hours, constant stress, and zero time for yourself. But in personal injury law—especially in Ontario—the pressure to keep up can feel overwhelming.In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs
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Analog Law Firm Marketing That Works
Today's episode emphasizes innovative, cost-effective marketing strategies for small law firms by prioritizing relationship-building over paid advertising. Listeners learn how to optimize their firm’s lead conversion rates and foster valuable r...
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Why Emotional Intelligence (Not Legal Skills) Is the Key to Winning in Family Law | Zachary Ashby
Most attorneys think legal expertise is what sets them apart. Wrong.In family law, emotional intelligence is the real superpower.In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs, Brian Glass sits down with Zach ...
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Clearing Bottlenecks and Mastering Delegation | Notes from a Mastermind pt. 2
This episode addresses the critical issue of delegation for growth in legal practices, illuminating how lawyers can break free from being bottlenecks in their firms. Insightful strategies are provided for improving delegation, mindset shifts, a...
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The $50,000 Estate Plan: How Greg DuPont Triples Client Value with One Smart Addition
Most estate planning attorneys focus on drafting documents—but what if your practice could offer more? In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs, host Brian Glass sits down with Greg DuPont, an estate planning lawyer and ...
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Riches in Niches | Behind the Scenes at a GLM Mastermind pt. 1
This episode explores the profound impact of niche branding in the legal profession, highlighting how specialization enables attorneys to attract ideal clients and maximize marketing effectiveness. By sharing practical strategies, actionable in...
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"Your Law Firm’s Best Marketing Strategy? Throw a Damn Party” | Jason Epstein
Think your next client is coming from a Google ad? Maybe. But what if they came from your backyard barbecue instead?In this episode of Life Beyond the Briefs, I’m talking with Jason Epstein, a Seattle personal inju...
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Five Takeaways from the National Trial Lawyers Summit
The podcast episode offers actionable insights from the National Trial Lawyers Summit, emphasizing a tailored approach to law firm practices. Key takeaways include the importance of running your own race, establishing effective case processes, ...
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