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Let Go of Guilt and Build a More Profitable Law Firm with Jennifer Felten

Nikki Hartley / August 3, 2026

Episode 195 -Attorney Jennifer Felten spent years building a thriving law firm, yet still felt like she was falling short. In this episode, she joins Steve Riley to talk about the hidden role guilt plays in the decisions attorneys make every day—from how they spend their time to how they lead their teams. It’s an honest conversation about boundaries, expectations, and why letting go of guilt may be one of the most important business decisions you can make.

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Grow Your Firm Without Growing Your Problems with Denise Cullen

Nikki Hartley / July 30, 2026

Most law firm owners don’t avoid growth because they don’t want more revenue.
They avoid growth because they’re afraid of getting more of everything they already don’t like.
Jordan Ostroff and Denise Cullen explain why that doesn’t have to happen.

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Is Managing Your Law Firm Costing You Money? with Kent Berk

Nikki Hartley / July 27, 2026

Episode 194 – Just days after sharing how he built a law firm that allowed him to take more than 200 days off, attorney Kent Berk lost three key employees. Instead of stepping back into every role himself, he used the setback to rethink leadership, redefine his role, and build a stronger firm. In this episode, Kent and Steve Riley discuss fractional leadership, hiring a Director of Operations, KPIs, and why the best law firm owners stop trying to manage everything themselves.

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Thinking About Quitting Your Law Firm? Listen to This First

Nikki Hartley / July 23, 2026

In this episode, Jordan Ostroff challenges attorneys to pause before making a big career decision and take an honest look at the roles they’re carrying. You may not need to leave the law or close your firm. You may just need to stop doing the parts of the job that drain you and build a practice around the work that gives you energy.

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When Success Becomes a Trap for Law Firm Owners with Jennie Bretschneider

Nikki Hartley / July 20, 2026

Episode 193 – “Success isn’t always the finish line. Sometimes it’s the beginning of the problem.”

Jennie Bretschneider built a thriving law firm, but behind the scenes she was working 80-hour weeks, handling everything herself, and wondering how long she could keep going. In this episode, Jennie shares the turning point that helped her escape the success trap and build a practice that gives her both freedom and fulfillment.

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Want a Better Law Firm? Make Yourself Irrelevant. feat. Victor Medina

Nikki Hartley / July 16, 2026

Can your firm survive without you? If you’re trying to reduce dependance on you, and make sure your firm still grows, Victor Medina and Jordan Ostroff share how making yourself irrelevant is the goal.

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From Lawyer to Law Firm Owner with Jordan Ostroff

Nikki Hartley / July 13, 2026

Episode 192 – Attorney and Practice Advisor Jordan Ostroff shares the mindset shifts that helped him move from practicing law to truly owning a business. Discover how to make better decisions, define success on your own terms, and build a law firm that supports the life you actually want.

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From Survival Mode to Ownership

Rachel Giblin / July 9, 2026

Jordan Ostroff introduces From Esq. to Owner and shares the mission behind the newly refocused podcast: helping solo and small firm attorneys move out of survival mode and build law firms that support their clients, their teams, and their lives.

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The Mid-Year Goal Check Every Busy Lawyer Needs

Nikki Hartley / July 6, 2026

Episode 191 – The year isn’t over, but it may be time to reset your approach. In this episode, Steve Riley shares a practical framework for clearing distractions, protecting your priorities, and refocusing on the goals that matter most. If life has gotten in the way of your plans, this conversation will help you regain momentum for a stronger finish to the year.

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The Ask Me Anything Episode: Fatherhood, Risk & Running a Business feat. Jordan Ostroff

Rachel Giblin / June 30, 2026

Jordan Ostroff answers listener and Atticus member questions about building a law firm that supports your life instead of taking it over. He covers the shift from lawyer to owner, defining what “enough” really means, building stronger referral relationships, protecting your time, and creating habits that help you lead with more clarity and freedom.