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THE PRACTICE PODCAST

The Practice Podcast series was created and is hosted by our partners Brett Amron and Jeffrey Bast. These Podcast episodes are intended to be a resource to help business leaders and other lawyers without all the complicated lawyer language. Check us out!

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177. Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2025/04/02

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Innovation Through Emotional Intelligence” from our 7th Annual Business Advantage Forum.Attorney Alejandra Iglesia moderated this panel, which included Darline Llamas Llopis, VP of Finance & Retail, Miami Dolphins; D. Porpoise Evans, Office Managing Shareholder, Littler; and Jeffrey Weissman, Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, World Fuel Services.This all-star panel explored how emotional

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176. Does Your Firm Have Revenue Enablers™?

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2025/03/12

In this episode, Brett and Jeff chat with Jennifer Johnson, CEO and Founder of Calibrate Strategies, about the evolving role of business professionals in law firms. Jennifer shares her journey from attorney recruiting to founding her own executive search and consulting firm, emphasizing the value of Revenue Enablers™ in optimizing law firm operations.They explore the rising trend of law firms, big and small—integrating business expertise to enhance efficiency and profitability. Jennifer

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175. A Prequel To Episode 160 With Bob Josefsberg

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2025/02/26

Brett and Jeff had so much fun with Robert C. Josefsberg that they decided to bring him back for another episode. This time they start back at the beginning. Bob discusses his roots, where it all began, how he ended up in law school, his time in the US attorney’s office, his numerous mentors, and why he willingly helps people. Of course, he also shares more legal war stories, some lessons learned along the way, and practical advice for young professionals and lawyers. Don’t miss

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34:21

174. Job Interview Tips

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2025/02/19

Nobody likes job interviews, certainly not when you are the candidate. In this episode, Brett and Jeff dig deep into the topic. From their personal experience over years of interviewing and hiring, they share a number of tips, from how to prepare to how to dress, what to say and what not to say, and generally how to show up in the best way. This episode is for anyone trying to advance their career, no matter which side of the desk you find yourself sitting on right now.Streaming on

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27:25

173. The Distributed Law Firm Model

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2025/02/12

Irene Oria is a partner at Pierson Ferdinand with over twenty years of experience in complex commercial business litigation. In this episode, she discusses with Brett and Jeff her path to high-stakes litigation, how her firm grew to nearly thirty offices in just over a year, the benefits and risks of having a distributed firm, making the move from private practice to a judicial clerkship, what it’s like to work for a legal legend, and much more.Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music,

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172. Building A National Service Firm

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2025/02/05

Phillip Hogan is the Founder and CEO of Signing Services of America, LLC, a nationwide notary signing service company. Phillip discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to entrepreneurship, the need to adapt to any conditions, the importance of a relentless desire to win, and how a curious nature can lead you to success in business. They also discuss Phillip’s interesting past as a semi-pro bicycle racer and how he employs lessons from racing in business today.Streaming on YouTube, Spotify,

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171. Reflections On 2024 And What’s Coming In 2025

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2025/01/08

In this episode, Jeff and Brett reflect on 2024, lessons learned, challenges faced, what they can do better, and what better even means. They get a little introspective on this one, share some moments of vulnerability, reflect on the trajectory of the firm, and touch on what is in store in 2025 for the firm and the podcast. This episode is a great way to wrap 2024 and kick start 2025! Enjoy!Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent

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35:47

170. On Bankruptcy At Big Law

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/12/18

Brett Marks is a bankruptcy and restructuring partner at Akerman LLP. In this episode, he discusses with Brett and Jeff his career path from a two-lawyer practice to a national law firm, his move to Miami, why he enjoys the niche bankruptcy practice, staying in the same firm for decades, the keys to building a book of business, the origin of his awesome name, and more. Check out this episode!Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We are also in the top ten percent

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169. Cultural Alignment Drives Profitability

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2024/12/11

Bo Yancey is the founder and principal consultant of B-Y Global, which drives profitability and growth for law firms and professional services businesses. Bo discusses with Brett and Jeff how he helps firms achieve their full potential through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and cultural alignment. They discuss law firm KPI’s, compensation systems, realization, and why firm culture is so critical to growth and profitability. This is another critical episode for anyone in law or

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168. Time Is of The Essence

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/12/04

Time is a most precious commodity. And with so many advances in technology, we still seem to have even less time available. What are we doing wrong? In this episode, Brett and Jeff discuss the importance of time management for lawyers and other professional service providers. They discuss the systems and processes they have each used for managing time over various points in their careers, strategies for effective time management, the importance of establishing boundaries, and other time

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167. Building A Global Technology Hub

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2024/11/20

Melissa Medina is a co-founder & the CEO of eMerge Americas with a mission of helping transform South Florida into a global technology hub. Under her leadership, eMerge now attracts more than 20,000+ attendees from over 50 countries. In this episode, Melissa discusses her path to leadership, the start of eMerge, the idea of turning Miami into a tech hub, the importance of education in tech, how the future of learning is changing, the tech funding landscape, following your passion, and

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29:17

166. How To Pay For College. Learn From An Expert.

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2024/11/13

On this episode, meet Brad Baldridge, one of the nation’s leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save, and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to this unique specialty, the importance of early-stage planning, how the top schools can name their price, how some schools are tuition-driven, the importance of need-based

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165. Conversation With A Data Privacy Expert

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/11/06

Laura Juanes Micas is a multilingual law, regulatory, policy, and privacy specialist. She has more than twenty years of professional experience in a variety of multi-national companies, including Yahoo!, Facebook, and RBI (owner of BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, TIM HORTONS®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®). In this episode, Laura discusses with Jeff and Brett her path from Spain to the U.S., from a traditional law firm practice to in-house, and her move into the ubiquitous and evolving field of data

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29:16

164. Seize Opportunities To Lead

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/10/23

Donald Kirk is a Tampa-based attorney and the national chair of Carlton Fields' bankruptcy and business litigation departments. In this episode, Donald discusses with Brett and Jeff his unintentional path to law school, the importance of finding and learning from mentors, why you want good, sophisticated counsel on the other side, what it's like to lead a department at big law, and how sometimes leadership starts with raising your hand. Don’t miss out on this one!Streaming on YouTube,

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163. How To Manage A Crisis

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/10/16

Evan Nierman is the Founder and CEO of Red Banyan, a globally respected strategic communications and crisis management firm, and the author of two best-selling books: Crisis Averted: PR Strategies to Protect Your Reputation and the Bottom Line and The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad. In this episode, Evan discusses with Brett and Jeff his path to entrepreneurship, his experience in public relations and crisis management, why lawyers often handle the media

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162. Learn About Starting Companies From An Expert On...

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/10/02

Phil Von Kahle is the President and principal owner of Michael Moecker & Associates, Inc., a company that specializes in turnaround strategies and liquidation plans for companies, probate estates, and family offices. Phil serves as an assignee in Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) cases, executes workout agreements, and is a Court Appointed Receiver, Trustee, Examiner, Curator, and Conservator. In this episode, he discusses with Jeff and Brett a variety of topics, including

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161. How Do You Prepare?

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/09/25

In this episode, Jeff and Brett discuss the importance of preparation, whether for a run, a swim, a meeting, or a trial. During the conversation, they cover a variety of topics, including managing difficult challenges, the fear of failure, the need to challenge ourselves, the importance of repetition, their personal practices, identifying blind spots, preparation in teams, and why caring leads to successful outcomes. Tune in for another informative and entertaining conversation with

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160. Stories From A Legal Legend

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/09/18

Robert C. Josefsberg is widely recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Florida and something of a legend in legal circles.In this amazing episode, he shares with Brett and Jeff numerous stories and lessons from his incredible career, beginning with his early defense of rock star Jim Morrison of The Doors. He also discusses lessons from numerous trials, such as how to communicate with juries and children, the importance of owning your mistakes, the value of mentorship, the need to

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159. Accounting For Lawyers

THE PRACTICE PODCAST ·

2024/09/11

Today, we welcome John Scott, Partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors and author of Judicial Dollars and Cents – A Virtual CFO’s Playbook to Help Firms Create a Financial Roadmap to Success. John discusses his three decades of experience advising law firms of all sizes with Brett and Jeff. They discuss a variety of topics, including maximizing profits, cash flow management, and strategic KPI utilization. John also shares insights on Virtual CFO services, utilizing a cutting-edge

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158. Stressed? What To Do For Self-Care?

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2024/09/04

In the business and legal worlds, stress is prevalent. But how do you deal with it? In this episode, Jeff and Brett chat about the importance of managing stress. They discuss how their methods have evolved over their decades of practice. They touch on a number of useful tools for self-care, including exercise, meditation, and sleep. This is a topic that cannot possibly get enough attention in our fast-paced, stress-filled world. Check it out. Streaming on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon

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