Episodios

  • #320: You Can't Fix What You Won't Face: Tough Leadership Decisions with Paul Willman

    #320: You Can't Fix What You Won't Face: Tough Leadership Decisions with Paul Willman
    Jul 29 2025
    Numbers don’t lie, but sometimes we wish they would. When the truth about underperforming team members becomes impossible to ignore, tough leadership decisions are inevitable. Paul Willman knows this firsthand. For over a year and a half, Paul struggled with the reality that an attorney on his team wasn’t covering her expenses, let alone contributing to profitability. His story highlights the difficult balance between being a compassionate leader and maintaining a healthy, profitable business.

    In this episode, Paul joins Melissa to share his journey of facing the financial reality of his firm and making the tough decision to let a team member go. Through this conversation, you’ll learn the importance of financial clarity and why getting crystal clear on the numbers can transform difficult personnel decisions. His story is a must-listen for any firm owner who knows something isn’t working but needs the facts—and the courage—to act.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/320

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork
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    26 m
  • #319: Is Your Firm in the Right Gear? How to Evaluate and Shift

    #319: Is Your Firm in the Right Gear? How to Evaluate and Shift
    Jul 22 2025

    When operating a law firm, there's a clear difference between running at full capacity and moving forward with purpose. The distinction is between being busy and being productive, between working harder and working smarter. Many law firm owners believe they’re performing at their peak, but in reality, they’re stuck in a cycle that’s holding them back from the growth they want.

    In this episode, Melissa dives into the concept of gears—what gear law firm owners are operating in and what gear their firms are running at. You will learn how to evaluate your current gear and identify the shifts needed to get your firm consistently running in high gear. Most importantly, you will gain actionable strategies to eliminate the habits that keep you stuck and create sustainable momentum for long-term success.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/319

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork
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    23 m
  • #318: Building a Firm That Doesn’t Rely on You: The Path to Freedom with Claudia Revermann

    #318: Building a Firm That Doesn’t Rely on You: The Path to Freedom with Claudia Revermann
    Jul 15 2025

    What happens when every decision in your firm relies on you? Founder, attorney, and C.P.A. Claudia Revermann faced this exact challenge and discovered that no amount of grinding could break through the growth ceiling she hit.

    In this episode, Claudia opens up about how she transformed her firm from a one-woman operation to a thriving team, all while gaining more freedom and revenue. She shares how she’s learned to let go of control, hire strategically, and shift her mindset to lead the firm—not just work in it. Claudia’s story is a must-listen for law firm owners who are ready to stop being the center of their business and start leading it.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/318

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork
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    41 m
  • #317: The Hidden Patterns Holding You Back from Strategic Decision Making with Tara Gronhovd

    #317: The Hidden Patterns Holding You Back from Strategic Decision Making with Tara Gronhovd
    Jul 8 2025

    What happens when high-achieving professionals, like law firm owners, are asked to list their strengths? In this episode, Melissa and CEO and expert on team dynamics and communication Tara Gronhovd discuss how subconscious "broken soundtracks" can prevent even the most successful individuals from acknowledging their own abilities.

    Tara leads an insightful exercise where participants struggle to list their strengths, revealing how ingrained self-doubt and limiting beliefs, like "I'm not good enough," can influence our self-perception. This episode provides actionable insights for identifying and disrupting limiting beliefs, allowing law firm owners to move past their mental blocks and make more confident, strategic decisions in their careers.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/317

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork
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    18 m
  • #316: Hiring vs. Paying Off Debt: Strategic Investment Decisions for Law Firm Growth

    #316: Hiring vs. Paying Off Debt: Strategic Investment Decisions for Law Firm Growth
    Jul 1 2025

    Law firm owners often find themselves stuck between two pressures: the growing workload that requires more hands, and the burden of existing debt that seems to consume every available dollar. This creates a paralyzing cycle where growth feels out of reach, even though the work is there and waiting to be done.

    If you’re ready to stop letting debt dictate your business decisions and want to learn how to leverage strategic hires for growth, this episode is for you. Melissa walks you through how to turn debt from a controlling factor into just another element of your strategic planning, helping you make empowered, calculated decisions for your firm’s success.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/316
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    18 m
  • #315: Stop Over-Indexing: Finding Steady Leadership in the Highs and Lows

    #315: Stop Over-Indexing: Finding Steady Leadership in the Highs and Lows
    Jun 24 2025
    Are you letting the highs and lows of your business dictate your leadership? Many law firm owners over-index on both good and bad news, allowing it to drive their emotional state and decision-making.

    In this episode, Melissa explores the concept of emotional neutrality and why it’s crucial for effective leadership. By learning to stay steady between successes and setbacks, you can make decisions based on what your business truly needs. Emotional neutrality doesn’t mean shutting down your feelings, but rather creating enough space between the event and your response to lead with clarity, consistency, and thoughtful decision-making.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/315
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    18 m
  • #314: Mindset ROI: Positivity vs Negativity

    #314: Mindset ROI: Positivity vs Negativity
    Jun 17 2025
    What is the ROI of your mindset? In this episode, Melissa explores the critical difference between positivity and negativity in law firm leadership and why understanding the ROI of each mindset matters for your success.

    Building on last week's mindset discussion, she shares how your thought patterns directly impact your firm's performance and culture. She also breaks down practical strategies for auditing your mental inputs, choosing productive thought patterns, and creating a culture that drives growth.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/314
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    16 m
  • #313: Rewrite Your Soundtrack: Lead Your Firm with the Right Mindset

    #313: Rewrite Your Soundtrack: Lead Your Firm with the Right Mindset
    Jun 10 2025
    How do your thoughts shape your reality as a law firm owner? The soundtracks playing on repeat in your mind - those persistent thought patterns about leadership, time management, and growth - directly impact how you run your firm and the results you achieve.

    In this episode, Melissa dives into the concept of "broken soundtracks," the limiting beliefs and unhelpful thought patterns that may be holding you back without you even realizing it. Drawing from insights by Jon Acuff, Melissa explores how to identify these thoughts and, more importantly, how to rewrite them in ways that serve your growth as a leader.

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/313
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    21 m