Sinopsis
The Velocity Work podcast is for lawyers who run their own firm. It explores tactics, tools, and stories that help owner-attorneys push past simply lawyering well to building a successful firm. Melissa Shanahan, Velocity Work's founder, helps clients and listeners shift how they operate in order to achieve the next level for their firm and their life. From numbers and business strategy to discipline and mental health, Melissa's approach provides sustainable success.
Episodios
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#76: How to Determine Your ROI on an Idea with Moshe Amsel
19/01/2021 Duración: 01h20minThis week, Melissa is joined by Moshe Amsel for a discussion of entrepreneurship and IDEAS. Having an entrepreneur's brain means that ideas probably come to you naturally, but execution and follow-through might not. Melissa and Moshe cover: how to manage your new ideas, how to think and move intentionally when making decisions, and how to discern the good ideas from the bad. 1. Join Melissa and Moshe at the Law Firm Growth Summit: lawfirmgrowthsummit.com/velocitywork -- if you sign up through us, you'll be invited to an exclusive Tax Planning Workshop for law firm owners after the summit! 2. Learn more about Moshe Amsel and Profit with Law: https://www.profitwithlaw.com/blog 3. Interested in learning more from Melissa? Sign up for our Masterclass: https://go.velocitywork.com/free-live-masterclass
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#75: A Tactic to Prevent Useless Rabbit Holes
12/01/2021 Duración: 19minWe all go down useless rabbit holes sometimes, but we usually don't realize it until after the fact, when the time is lost. This week, Melissa walks listeners through how to tell when they've gone down a rabbit hole, and how to put an end to it in the moment. 1. To learn more about Sprint months, go to: velocitywork.com/sprint 2. Learn more about Mastery Group at: velocitywork.com/join 3. Check out our website: velocitywork.com
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#74: An Uncompromising Relationship with Yourself
05/01/2021 Duración: 33minHaving an "uncompromising" relationship with yourself is about two things: having a plan, and honoring your plan. When you have a plan and honor your plan, there is no negotiating. There is no kicking the can down the road. Listen in for a conversation with Melissa about setting goals, constraining down, and planning your execution in a way that works for you. Interested in Mastery Group? Go to velocitywork.com/join
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#73: Friday Wrap
29/12/2020 Duración: 11minAs a companion to the Monday Map, completing a Friday Wrap allows you to reflect on your week's accomplishments and lessons, while also looking forward to the next week. Listen in for more. Learn more about Monday Map by listening to episode #69 of the podcast. Learn more about Mastery Group at: velocitywork.com/join Join the January Sprint at: velocitywork.com/sprint
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#72: How We Work With Law Firm Owners
22/12/2020 Duración: 20minIn this week's episode, Melissa breaks down how we work with clients, and what a good fit might look like. Learn more about Mastery Group at: velocitywork.com/join Join the January Sprint at: velocitywork.com/sprint
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#71: Reflect and Get Clear at the Turn of the Year
15/12/2020 Duración: 32minGrab a notebook and listen in for prompts from Melissa that will help you reflect on what you've accomplished and learned in 2020, and what you want in 2021. 1. Sign up for our class: Personal Processes 2.0 at velocitywork.com/pp 2. Learn more about Mastery Group at velocitywork.com/join 3. Mentioned in this episode: The Last Word on Power by Tracy Gross
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#70: Be Decisive
08/12/2020 Duración: 30minEvery result you get as a business owner is because of a decision you made, and every decision you make is because of the reasons you choose at the time. If you don't like your results, you probably don't like your reasons (whether you're aware of them or not). This week, Melissa walks listeners through how to more consciously evaluate their reasons for their decisions. 1. Sign up for our Masterclass on December 17th: velocitywork.com/pp 2. Learn more about Mastery Group: velocitywork.com/join
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#69: Monday Map: Double Down in December
01/12/2020 Duración: 41minWithout setting aside time for space and rest, you cannot operate at your best as a business owner. And, the only way to get space and rest is to create it for yourself. The key to this is planning, and a key planning process that we teach at Velocity Work is the Monday Map. Listen in for more. 1. Register for our class, "Make Great Decisions and Always Get a Return on Your Investment" here: velocitywork.com/decisions 2. "Process saves us from the poverty of our intentions." - Elizabeth King, American sculptor and writer 3. Learn more about Mastery Group here: velocitywork.com/join
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#68: Demystifying Customer Service for Law Firm Owners with John Strohmeyer
24/11/2020 Duración: 01h07minThis week, customer service expert John Strohmeyer joins Melissa for a discussion about the importance of having seamless processes before you aim for the "above and beyond" as far as service goes. 1. Check out John's podcast: Five Star Counsel 2. Learn more about John Strohmeyer. 3. Don't know about Joshie? Check out the story of the lost giraffe that was returned with pizazz here. 4. Learn about Zappos' longest customer service call to date. 5. To learn more about Mastery Group, go to: velocitywork.com/join
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#67: Your Self-Concept
17/11/2020 Duración: 26minBeliefs shape reality, and therefore your beliefs about yourself are crucial to success. Past experiences and outcomes should not shape your self-concept. YOU shape your self-concept. Listen in for more. Learn more about Mastery Group at: velocitywork.com/join
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#66: Decelerate on Purpose
10/11/2020 Duración: 22minBefore you create a strategic plan, you first need clarity. This week, Melissa encourages listeners to slow down, reflect, and figure out what's most important for their firm, moving forward. For more info on Mastery Group, check out velocitywork.com/join
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#65: Personal Frameworks
03/11/2020 Duración: 24minWe're all about processes when it comes to our business, but not everyone is process-minded when it comes to themselves. You will grow your business faster and more efficiently if YOU are operating at a higher level, with processes and frameworks for yourself. Listen in for more about personal frameworks that can get you operating at that higher level. If you've never worked with us but have been wondering if Velocity Work would be a good fit, check out our upcoming class at velocitywork.com/speedup If you're interested in knowing more about Mastery Group, check out velocitywork.com/join For more on picking your monthly result, check out Episode #55.
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#64: Rest Matters
27/10/2020 Duración: 17minRest is a part of the growth equation. Listen in while Melissa discusses how to stay productive while also reducing burnout. Want to be a part of our accountability groups? Check out velocitywork.com/join for more.
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#63: Massive Action vs. Passive Action
20/10/2020 Duración: 21minIn order to make progress on the results you want to create, you have to take "massive action." Listen in for more on how to steer yourself out of your current paradigm and into a more productive way of working. Check out episode 62 for more on delegation. For more info on our Mastery Group, go to: velocitywork.com/join Quotes in this episode from: Indistractable by Nir Eyal Gordon VanderLeek of VanderLeek Law
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#62: Level Up With Delegation (with Talitha Gray Kozlowski)
13/10/2020 Duración: 01h08minEffective delegation involves changing how you operate. Listen in to think more deeply on what you're trying to accomplish in your firm and how aggressive delegation can get you there. When you're ready to delegate, check out lawclerk.legal and use the code VELOCITY250 to get started. For more information on joining our Mastery Group, check out velocitywork.com/join
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#61: Client Lessons on Emotions, Delegation, and Calendaring
06/10/2020 Duración: 28minThis week, Melissa shares lessons learned from the October Sprint participants. Listen in for refreshers (if you're familiar with our material) or insights (if you're brand new to all this!) on emotions in work, relentless delegation, and calendaring. For more on calendaring, check out Episode #44.
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#60: Kickstart Q4: Reflect. Plan. GO.
29/09/2020 Duración: 37minAs you prepare for the final quarter of 2020, take some time to reflect. Listen in while Melissa offers questions to ask yourself to think through Q3, and goals to consider as you go into Q4. For more on being "complicit" in how things turn out, listen to episode #51: Future Regrets. Quote by Tim Ferris.
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#59: Hiring an Overseas Virtual Assistant with Joey Vitale of Indie Law
22/09/2020 Duración: 57minIf you've ever wondered whether a Virtual Assistant would be a good fit for your firm, listen in while Melissa and Joey discuss trust, culture, and getting started. Since this episode aired, the October Sprint has concluded. For more info on our most recent program, go to velocitywork.com/join Find Joey Vitale at: indielaw.com or joeycvitale.com
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#58: Being Taught vs. Learning
15/09/2020 Duración: 18minActive and passive learning are two very different things, and only one of them will get you and your firm where you need to be. Tune in for more. Since this episode aired, the October Sprint has concluded. For more information on our most recent program, go to velocitywork.com/join
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#57: Accountability Charts
08/09/2020 Duración: 43minAn Accountability Chart is a document that shows who is responsible for all the tasks and responsibilities that need to get done in your business. Creating this chart is not only creates accountability, but also creates clarity, reduces confusion, and reveals where there might be gaps in responsibility. This week, Melissa walks listeners through the process of creating an Accountability Chart, as well as what it can provide for your firm. Since this episode aired, the October Sprint has concluded. For more information on our most recent program, go to velocitywork.com/join