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The Law Firm Owner Podcast

The Law Firm Owner Podcast

Written by: Melissa Shanahan
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The Law Firm Owner Podcast, powered by Velocity Work, is the go-to resource for law firm owners looking to take their business to the next level. Host and founder Melissa Shanahan shares insights and practical advice on how to organize your numbers, grow your team, increase your revenue, and achieve a better work-life balance. Through quarterly strategic planning, accountability, and coaching, Melissa shows listeners how to create sustainable success for both their firms and their personal lives. Tune in each week to join the community of law firm owners who are committed to taking their businesses from where they are now to where they want to be.© 2026 Velocity Work Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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  • #350: What Determines Your Law Firm's Value with Michael DiGennaro
    Feb 24 2026

    What actually determines your law firm's value when it's time to sell? In this episode, Melissa continues her conversation with Michael DiGennaro to unpack how law firm valuation really works and why so many owners misunderstand what drives their sale price.

    They explore what increases value beyond the numbers. From clean financial reporting to KPIs, SOPs, marketing systems, and diversified client sources, this episode clarifies what makes a firm easier to transfer and therefore more attractive to buyers. If you want to understand how valuation really works and what influences your sale price long before you list your firm, this conversation will give you a clearer lens.

    Let's talk!
    If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/350

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork

    Monday Map / Friday Wrap: https://www.velocitywork.com/monday-map

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    30 mins
  • #349: What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Law Firm with Michael DiGennaro
    Feb 17 2026

    What do you need to start thinking about before selling your law firm? In this episode, Melissa sits down with Michael DiGennaro, Chief Strategy Officer at Law Practice Exchange, to discuss the crucial factors law firm owners need to consider before selling their practice. Michael shares key insights on how to prepare for a sale, the importance of having the right advisors, and what makes a law firm attractive to potential buyers.

    You'll hear about the value of understanding your firm's worth, how to find the right match in a buyer, and why the sale of a law firm is more than just a financial transaction. If you're thinking about selling your law firm, this episode offers valuable advice on how to approach the process strategically. You'll get a better sense of what steps to take to set yourself up for success when you eventually exit, and why it's important to plan ahead well in advance.

    Let's talk!
    If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/349

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork

    Monday Map / Friday Wrap: https://www.velocitywork.com/monday-map

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    35 mins
  • #348: Hyperfocus That Holds: How to Stay on Track with Your Goals
    Feb 10 2026

    What happens after you've already decided what matters, but your attention starts to drift? In this episode, Melissa breaks down why momentum doesn't stall because you're too busy, but because you stop honoring the priorities you already chose. This conversation is about staying locked in long enough to actually finish what you started.

    You'll hear why focus is not about working harder or managing time better, but about committing to one result and aligning your daily actions to it. Melissa introduces the idea of hyperfocus at two levels: choosing a clear outcome you're building toward and deliberately reconnecting your day to that outcome. Rather than chasing new plans, this episode shows how honoring the one you already made is what creates real progress.

    Let's talk!
    If you are a law firm owner looking to talk with us about partnering on your personal and professional growth, book a short, free, no-pressure call with Melissa here: https://velocitywork.com/calendar

    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/348

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@velocitywork

    Monday Map / Friday Wrap: https://www.velocitywork.com/monday-map

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    12 mins
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