Chris reveals the mindset shifts, delegation strategies, and business principles that transformed his practice from a grind into a thriving, self-sustaining business. From breaking free of email overload to letting go of the phones, he explains how attorneys can reclaim their time, boost profitability, and rediscover joy in practicing law. If you’ve ever wondered how to step away from the daily chaos of your firm while growing revenue and impact, this conversation is packed with actionable in...
In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive into one of the most powerful frameworks from the Law Firm Growth Accelerator book: The 11 Commandments of Marketing. These principles are the irrefutable truths behind building a thriving law firm through smarter client acquisition, stronger offers, and brand dominance. From uncovering your clients’ deepest fears and desires to mastering referral partnerships, creating unique offers, and tracking ROI the right way, you’ll d...
Most law firm owners unintentionally trap themselves in the grind—working harder while building a less valuable business. But a select 3% operate differently, and the results are staggering: they earn ten times more, build firms that thrive without them, and secure true freedom. In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we unpack the exact strategies that separate the top-performing law firm owners from the rest. From the power of written goals, vivid visions, and the “20-4...
In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive deep into why video is the single most powerful investment you can make for your law firm in today’s AI-driven world. First, host Bill Hauser breaks down five key reasons video transforms law firm growth, including: Building trust from a distance and at scaleUnlocking massive repurposing opportunities across platformsLeveraging video for free SEO and AI visibilityCreating evergreen assets that work for you 24/7And why volume...
How did criminal defense attorney Jeff Hampton turn a YouTube channel into a multi–seven-figure client engine? In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, Jeff reveals the exact strategies that took him from posting his first video in late 2020 to building a channel with over 470,000 subscribers and more than 220 million views. You’ll hear how his content attracts high-quality leads who are ready to sign, why niche practice area videos often outperform viral hits in revenue, ...
What if your law firm could deliver a client experience so exceptional, clients couldn’t help but rave about you? In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive into the final chapter of the book—How to Wow Your Clients—and explore why client happiness is everything when it comes to scaling your firm. We share real-life examples from luxury experiences (hello, Four Seasons Costa Rica 🌴) and horror stories (looking at you, QuickBooks 😠), to drive home the power of communi...
In this no-holds-barred episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we tackle one of the most pivotal (and overlooked) ingredients in scaling a law firm: leadership. Discover why your firm’s potential is capped by your own identity, and how learning to lead—not just manage—is the difference between growth and burnout. Bill Hauser unpacks the difference between leadership and management, shares the three-part framework for high-performance leadership, and reveals how leaders develop o...
In this game-changing episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive into the critical mindset and systems needed to build a self-managing team that can help you scale your law firm beyond what you ever thought possible. Bill Hauser shares how he went from solo chaos and a stoner employee to building a company recognized by Fortune as one of the top 100 places to work. Discover how to hire, attract, and retain A players, why company culture is your most important recruiting asse...
In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we explore how to build a law firm brand that’s not just seen—but remembered. You’ll hear how a personal injury attorney turned a generic billboard into a culture-defining campaign, and why understanding your core client is the key to unlocking real growth. Learn how to develop a brand strategy that goes beyond a logo or slogan and into the deep psychology of your ideal clients—and how firms like “Top Dog” and “Rear-End Mike” use id...
In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we explore awareness marketing—the long game that builds a brand clients trust before they ever call your office. Learn how immigration attorney John went from "hope and pray" marketing to getting hundreds of leads a day by using free content to educate and engage. Discover why YouTube is your greatest long-term asset, how to build authentic videos that create trust, and why the “gap of disappointment” separates successful law firm ...
In this powerful episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive deep into demand marketing and show you exactly how to get your firm to the top of Google search results—where ready-to-hire clients are looking for help right now. You’ll hear the story of “Rear-End Mike” and how strategic PPC, SEO, and retargeting tactics led him from accident to action—and why understanding the client journey is key to making marketing dollars work. We break down the four major Google real estate...
In this power-packed episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, host Andy Stickle takes you behind the curtain to reveal the 11 timeless marketing principles every law firm owner must know to build a thriving practice. If you’ve ever wasted money on a marketing agency, been burned by PPC campaigns, or struggled to understand what’s actually working in your marketing, this episode is for you. From identifying your clients’ real fears and desires, to crafting irresistible offers, to b...
In this game-changing episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive deep into the new way of marketing a law firm—a transformative strategy that flips traditional methods on their head. Host Andy Stickle shares a personal story that sets the tone: sometimes a small but scary shift—like asking his son to put his face underwater—leads to breakthrough results. The same is true in law firm marketing. Instead of relying on outdated tactics like generic ads or passive referrals, Andy...
In this high-impact episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, we dive into the five golden KPIs every law firm must track to achieve sustainable, scalable, and predictable growth. Hosts break down how lead volume, conversion rate, average case value, profit metrics, and net promoter score can forecast your firm's revenue—and guide you toward operational excellence. You’ll also discover how to apply the power of Quarterly Boulders—a simple but transformative goal-setting system that...
Are you stuck being the rainmaker, the manager, the intake team, and the lawyer—all at once? In this transformative episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, Bill Hauser and Andy Stickle introduce you to the Lawyer Legacy Staircase—a step-by-step framework that shows exactly how to go from overwhelmed solo practitioner to empowered law firm owner and beyond. Learn the exact stages your law firm must pass through to scale, why 80% of attorneys never make it past stage 3, and how to ...
Most law firm owners unknowingly trap themselves in a business that depends entirely on their own time, energy, and casework. In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, hosts Bill Hauser and Andy Stickle reveal the powerful framework behind law firm transformation: The Lawyer Legacy Staircase. You’ll hear the real story of David Buckley, a solo practitioner stuck at $400k in annual revenue for 30 years—until he scaled his firm to $4M (and counting). The secret? Evolving his ...
In this powerful kickoff episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, Bill Hauser and Andy Stickle pull back the curtain on the deeply personal story that sparked their mission to help law firm owners achieve recession-proof growth. From childhood trauma rooted in financial collapse to the lessons learned from a family business that crumbled under pressure, Bill shares the raw, unfiltered truth behind the mindset shift every lawyer must make to escape burnout, build wealth, and reclai...
Welcome to the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast! In this powerful inaugural episode, we introduce the journey of "John"—a fictional yet all-too-real representation of many law firm owners. Once fueled by idealism and ambition, John finds himself overwhelmed, overworked, and wondering where it all went wrong. If you’ve ever asked yourself: Why does my firm feel like a job I can’t escape?How do I grow without burning out?Why didn’t law school teach me any of this?…then you’re not alone—and ...
In this episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, host Bill Hauser is joined by legal entrepreneur and systems expert Ethan Ostroff for a deep dive into one of the most overlooked growth strategies in law firm ownership—wearing fewer hats. Bill and Ethan unpack the shift from lawyer to visionary, offering tactical insights on how to step back from day-to-day legal tasks and build a business that grows without sacrificing your sanity. From EOS roles like visionary/integrator to hiri...
In this high-impact episode of the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Podcast, host Andy Stickel teams up with intake expert Phil Fairley to break down the most overlooked yet transformative pillar of law firm growth: Intake. Drawing from over two decades of experience and backed by the Law Firm Growth Acceleration Model (Lead Generation, Intake, Self-Managing Teams, and Profit), Andy and Phil explore how optimizing intake isn’t just about answering phones — it's the fastest path to scaling profits...