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FROM SOLO To CEO – Leadership, Culture And The POWER of Relentlessness

Many talented lawyers struggle to scale their firms because one simple problem which prevents them from building a sustainable business infrastructure. In this episode, Bill Umansky, Esq. reveals how he transformed his practice by embracing vulnerability, confronting self-deception, and implementing a “relentless” core value system. Listeners will learn how to transition from being just a great trial lawyer to a successful business owner.

Bill Umansky, Esq., known as “The Lawman,” is the founder of The Umansky Law Firm in Orlando, Florida. With over 30 years of experience in personal injury and criminal defense, Bill is also a business coach for attorneys and the co-author of the best-selling book Tiger Tactics. He hosts The Lawman’s Lounge podcast.

Timestamps:

[00:02:29 ] – [00:04:10 ] The Origin of “The Lawman”. Bill explains the history behind his unique nickname and how he turned a source of self-consciousness into a powerful brand identity.

[00:04:50 ] – [00:09:15 ] From Prosecutor to Entrepreneur. A look at the transition from working as a state prosecutor to private practice, including the struggles of working under other firm owners and the decision to go solo.

[00:12:10 ] – [00:15:00 ] The E-Myth Epiphany. Bill recounts a pivotal and embarrassing moment at a business seminar where he was forced to confront his lack of preparation and ego.

[00:16:40 ] – [00:21:15 ] The POWER Value System. The breakdown of the specific core value system used to hire, fire, and evaluate team members to maintain a positive firm culture.

[00:23:45 ] – [00:26:00 ] Confronting Self-Deception. An analysis of how self-deception prevents lawyers from achieving true business growth and why breaking through these internal lies is the first step to success.

[00:26:20 ] – [00:32:20 ] The Relentless Mindset. Discussing the definition of relentlessness, using Kobe Bryant as a case study, and how successful leaders handle daily crises without crumbling.

[00:33:30 ] – [00:38:20 ] The Two Lies of Law. Bill identifies the two biggest lies attorneys tell themselves regarding how much they care about employees and how much luck played a role in their success.

[00:38:36 ] – [00:41:00 ] Tiger Tactics. The collaborative process behind writing a best-selling book with multiple perspectives to appeal to different types of readers.

HOST:

Lauren Klein, Flourish Law Group

Attorney, Law Firm Owner, Professor & Founder of Legal and Wealthy

Website: https://laurenalexisklein.com / Podcast: https://podcast.laurenalexisklein.com

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GUEST:

Guest: Bill Umansky, Esq., known as “The Lawman”. Founder of Umansky Law Firm in Orlando Florida

Website: https://thelawman.net/team/william-umansky

LinkedIn: @the-umansky-law-firm | https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-umansky-law-firm/

Instagram: @billisthelawman | https://www.instagram.com/billisthelawman

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