He Found Meaning (And Scaled Big) – Lessons from Law Firm Owner Josh Nelson - 488
Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm Growth
Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/488.
What happens when growing your law firm is no longer just about making more money?
In this episode of the Profit with Law Podcast, host Moshe Amsel speaks with business leader Josh Nelson, who shares the powerful mindset and strategy shifts that helped him break through to the next stage of growth. While the story is his, the lessons are universal for law firm owners looking to build something sustainable, profitable, and meaningful.
Through hard-earned insights, Josh reveals how redefining his motivation—from chasing income to creating impact—unlocked clarity in leadership, hiring, and client acquisition. You'll hear how being honest about your own strengths and weaknesses, and those of your business model, can open the door to real progress.
Chapters:
[00:00] How Josh Nelson grew an elder law firm from zero to 7,000+ families served
[03:44] Feeling purposeful: Josh’s unlikely journey to elder law (with his mother!)
[09:20] How to start the firm’s team: From solo hustle to 36+ employees
[11:33] Knowing who to hire and when (staff motivation secrets)
[13:31] Variable Comp- why it works and how to implement it properly
[16:52] Everything to know about getting to the next stage of growth in your law firm
[19:12] What is EOS?
[23:39] Should I focus on getting more clients? (Client acquisition done smart)
[30:06] Attribution tracking- the best time to focus on this is ASAP
[33:18] Scaling without digital marketing
[35:37] Client engagement on autopilot: Events, outreach, and keeping your firm top of mind
[43:51] Systemizing, incentivizing your team, and how to connect with Josh Nelson
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