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You’re Working Too Hard on the Wrong Problem in Your Law Firm with Dre Baldwin

Nikki Hartley / March 9, 2026

Episode 174 – What if the hustle that built your firm is now its ceiling? Returning guest Dre Baldwin joins Steve Riley to challenge the “work harder” trap many lawyers face post-10 years. Through Animal Farm analogies and Dre’s sports pivot, they show how discernment and better questions create leverage—often by doing less in the wrong places. A must-listen for attorneys ready to shift to strategic leadership and sustainable success.

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Stop Chasing “The Best” and Beat Yesterday with Jake Thompson

Nikki Hartley / March 2, 2026

Episode 173- Why does chasing “the best” leave successful attorneys feeling empty? Jake Thompson returns to talk about breaking free from toxic comparison, redefining competition as beating yesterday’s version of yourself, and building a law firm business strategy that funds the life you actually want.

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SYSTEMology for Law Firms: The 7 Steps to a Systems-Driven Firm and the Champion Who Makes It Stick with David Jenyns

Nikki Hartley / February 23, 2026

Episode 172 – David Jenyns, author of SYSTEMology and one of the leading voices on building systems-driven businesses, joins Steve Riley to explore how law firm owners can shift from technician to true business owner by building repeatable systems. Learn how to document what’s already working, identify bottlenecks through your Critical Client Flow, appoint a Systems Champion, and create a law practice that runs with less interruption and more profitability.

law firm group coaching with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy

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Law Firm Growth through Group Coaching with Aaron Rothert and Chris Murphy

Nikki Hartley / February 16, 2026

Episode 171 – In this episode, practice advisor Aaron Rothert and attorney-coach Chris Murphy reveal why law firm group coaching creates breakthrough results that one-on-one coaching often can’t match. From breaking the isolation trap to peer accountability that actually works, discover the five key reasons group programs accelerate both firm growth and work-life balance—and why the ROI far exceeds the investment.

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Heal the Leader, Grow the Firm with Chris Earley

Nikki Hartley / February 9, 2026

Episode 170 – In this episode, Chris Earley shares how personal healing transformed his leadership, unlocked sustainable law firm growth, and allowed his firm to scale with clarity, impact, and purpose.

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Should We Merge? Part 2: A Merger Case Study with Sasso, Guerrero & Henderlite

Nikki Hartley / February 2, 2026

Episode 169 – Most law firm merging attempts fail, not because of legal incompetence, but because owners skip essential business questions. Steve Riley and Daniel Struna break down the three biggest mistakes, including merging based solely on mutual respect, failing to align on vision, and avoiding critical financial conversations until it’s too late.

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Should We Merge? Part 1: The 3 Biggest Mistakes with Daniel Struna

Nikki Hartley / January 26, 2026

Episode 168 – Most law firm merging attempts fail, not because of legal incompetence, but because owners skip essential business questions. Steve Riley and Daniel Struna break down the three biggest mistakes, including merging based solely on mutual respect, failing to align on vision, and avoiding critical financial conversations until it’s too late.

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What Should I Charge? Fixing Law Firm Pricing When You’re Busy but Margins Are Thin with Jacquette Timmons

Nikki Hartley / January 19, 2026

Episode 167 – Law Firm Pricing can get messy when you’re busy, margins are thin, and every fee quote feels loaded. Jacquette Timmons helps you separate identity from offers, evaluate services like a portfolio, and build pricing that supports profit, capacity, and a sustainable practice.

Episode 166 of Great Practice Great Life with Steve Riley by Atticus

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2026 Goal Setting for Lawyers Part 2: Design Your Lane and Stay Focused

Nikki Hartley / January 12, 2026

Episode 166 – In Part 2 of our 2026 goal-setting series, Steve Riley helps lawyers turn intention into execution by designing a “lane” that protects focus all year long. He makes the case for choosing just two goals—one Great Life and one Great Practice—and shows how weekly structure, focus blocks, and simple recovery plans keep distractions from derailing real progress.

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2026 Goal Setting for Lawyers Part 1: Why Your Plan Gets Hijacked

Rachel Giblin / January 5, 2026

Episode 165 – In Part 1 of this two-part series, Steve explains why goals get hijacked during the year and how to protect them. Use the rearview mirror check and the map, steering, windshield, and lane framework to build a stronger 2026.