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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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121. When Do You Need A CFO? Now

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2023/10/11

On this episode, meet Jim Bennett, a Certified Public Accountant with over three decades of experience in accounting and the founder of NOW CFO with 53 offices in 25 states. Jim speaks with Brett and Jeff about his journey to starting the company, how he helps clients gain visibility into their own business, the importance of training and process, and how he has grown his company to over 530 employees while maintaining uniformity with room for style. If you enjoyed the show, please

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120. Leaders Are Not Born. They’re Trained… By This...

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2023/10/04

Ebony Smith is an experienced leadership development specialist and founder of Ebenum Equation, dedicated to cultivating forward-thinking leaders. In this episode, Ebony speaks with Jeff and Brett about the importance of leadership development and coaching in life and business. Ebony explains how coaching can help individuals in all states of life find joy and purpose and how she helps her clients keep the people they have and keep them satisfied. They also discuss the need for building

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119. From Defending To Suing Insurance Companies

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2023/09/27

On this episode, meet Evan Schwartz, CEO and Founder of Schwartz, Conroy & Hack, PC, a New York City-based law firm specializing in insurance recovery claims and complex litigation. Evan discusses with Brett and Jeff his history of environmental insurance cases, how he started his own practice more than 25 years ago, what insurance defense really means, and why it can be a good training ground for young litigators. They also discuss the importance of collaboration in complex litigation

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28:38

118. You Too Can Start Your Own Firm

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2023/09/20

On this episode, meet Salene Mazur Kramer, the founding principal of MAZUR KRAEMER, a business law and consulting firm with offices in New York, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Salene discusses with Brett and Jeff her unconventional path to starting her own firm. They also talk about the importance of healthy habits outside the office, the challenges of raising children while growing a firm, and how hobbies can also be business development tools. This episode teaches us that the path to

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28:43

117. Be A Mentor And Learn

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2023/09/13

On this episode, we talk with Jim Fried, a commercial real estate expert, mortgage broker, radio host, podcaster, and mentor to many. Jim talks with Jeff and Brett about the real estate business, his life on the radio, and his path to podcasting. They also discuss the many mentors he has had, how he has adopted the role as a mentor, the lessons he has learned from mentors and mentees, and the best practices for mentoring and being mentored. Jim is high energy, and this episode is chock

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25:17

116. From Legal Assistant To Managing Partner

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2023/09/06

Meet Luis Scott, attorney, speaker, lawyer, and entrepreneur. Jeff and Brett discuss with Luis his amazing path from working as a legal assistant to eventually becoming a name partner in a law firm. They also discuss Luis’ entrepreneurial journey and how his company, 8 Figure Firm Consulting, helps lawyers grow their revenue quickly and predictably. They touch on Luis’s podcast, The Guts and Glory Show, his 9 Principals system, and how a busy entrepreneur juggles the demands of life and

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34:48

115. How To Value Human Capital? (And Other Fun Topics)

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2023/08/30

On this episode, meet Josh Shilts, a financial expert whose practice focuses on assisting attorneys and businesses with complex financial matters, valuations, and disputes. He discusses with Brett and Jeff his path through corporate America to the start of his own company, the importance of trust in business, and the keys to finding your own path to success. They also discuss the challenges facing professional service businesses with aging populations and the difficulties of valuing human

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27:36

114. As Real Estate Markets Tumble, This Expert Helps...

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2023/08/23

Special guest Stephen Donell has served as a court-appointed receiver in hundreds of cases, many in government enforcement actions. Stephen discusses with Brett and Jeff his role as a receiver, how he adds value in some dire situations, and what he sees on the horizon for some challenging real estate markets. He also discusses some tense situations Steve has faced when seizing control of businesses and why no one should be looking to shoot the messenger! Don’t miss this fascinating

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113. This Entrepreneur Set Five World Records

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2023/08/16

Special guest Merle Liivand, also known as Mermaid Merle, is an entrepreneur, athlete, environmentalist, and world record holder. Together with Brett and Jeff, they discuss Merle’s path to the water, how she managed to fold her passions into her career, and how she manages a rigorous athletic routine while running multiple businesses. They also discuss the business lessons learned from athletics and why a long swim or run can be the best time to solve the toughest problems. If you are

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29:06

112. This Lawyer Paved Her Own Path To The Top

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2023/08/09

Angela Fiorentino is General Counsel for several factoring companies owned by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company.During her conversation with Brett and Jeff, she discusses how she has literally created the positions she has held at different times in her career. She discusses the challenges of transition from law firm practice to in-house, how she climbed the ranks to General Counsel, and she shares some insider tips for lawyers to best maintain client relationships. If you are considering

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31:30

111. An Entrepreneur’s Journey From Real Estate To...

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2023/08/02

In this episode, Brett and Jeff sat down with Grant Gussin to discuss his career trajectory, how he ended up in the restaurant business, and his keys to success.If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

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37:06

110. How An Architect Designed His Career

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2023/07/26

On this episode, Jeff and Brett talked to Erik Myers about the early days of his career, what it takes to make it as an architect, and how he built ELM ARCH from the ground up. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Subscribing to the show and leaving a review will actually help others find the show. And It will help us grow, devote more time, and produce better content for you.Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Google, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts.

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109. Building A National Law Firm

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2023/07/19

On this episode, you will meet Scott Rahn, the founding partner of RMO LLP, a national probate litigation law firm with offices in multiple states. Scott discusses with Brett and Jeff his journey to California and the probate litigation practice. They also talk about Scott’s move from “Big Law” to his own practice, how his firm has grown in number and geography, and the systems the firm utilizes to manage growth. They also discuss the emotional challenges of probate litigation and how

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33:28

108. Who Needs Coaching? Lawyers!

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2023/07/12

Meet Hakim Lakhdar, an Executive Career and Leadership Coach and the founder of Lakhdar Coaching. He discusses with Brett and Jeff why working in the legal profession suits him to coaching lawyers and other professionals. They discuss the numerous benefits of coaching and a variety of other topics, including conversational hypnosis, mirroring, stepping outside your comfort zone, and Hakim’s early path to coaching. If you have ever considered coaching or thought maybe you didn’t need it, we

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107. A Coach's Journey From Victim To Victorious

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2023/07/05

Meet Erika Obando, the founder of TPE Coaching and Consulting and author of Without a Voice – A Woman’s Journey to Resiliency. In this episode, Erika shares her life and experiences as a TEDx International speaker and Certified Life. She discusses with Brett and Jeff how her own survivorship story led her down the path to speaking and coaching. They also discuss the pink elephant of wellness in the corporate world, the impact of energy in the workplace, and how we all can stop being

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106. "No Comment" Is The Wrong Answer

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2023/06/28

Janet Falk has more than 30 years of experience in public relations and now runs Falk Communications and Research. She discussed with Brett and Jeff the tools law firms and lawyers need to attract new clients and remain top of mind. She shares some valuable advice and insights about generating news stories, responding to crises, and the best practices for handling reporter inquiries. Perhaps most important, she explains why so many lawyers get it wrong with “no comment” in response to

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105. A Path Away From Lawyering

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2023/06/21

Special guest Stephen Taylor is a financial planner, the founder of Merited Wealth, LLC, a Florida Registered Investment Advisor, and the host of the Do It Yourself podcast. He is a lawyer by training who practiced law in different types of practices before starting his business. Jeff and Brett chat with Stephen and dissect his interesting path from law to financial planning. They discuss the benefits of studying law, even for those who will not practice. They also talk about who needs a

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104. A Lawyer Who Coaches Lawyers

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2023/06/14

John R. Kormanik is a lawyer who coaches lawyers. After 20 years as a practicing attorney, he decided to become a certified professional coach. Jeff and Brett explore this transition with him, including why and how he made it. They discuss who needs a coach, why all lawyers need coaches, how lawyers can benefit, and when is the right time to hire a coach. If you have not worked with a coach since your athletic days, listen to this episode now!Streaming now on YouTube, Spotify,

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103. Running A Business With Morals. Is This The New...

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2023/06/07

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Running A Business With Morals. Is This The New Normal?” from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Jeffrey Bast and included Marcia Narine Weldon, University of Miami Law Professor; Executive Coach; Best-Selling Author; Chief Diversity Officer of MDO Partners, Zamira Zapata Valdés, Vice President & Associate General Counsel at Diageo, and Carlotta Roos, Assistant

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102. Talent Wars. Recruiting And Retention Strategies...

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2023/05/31

In this special episode of Bast Amron’s The Practice Podcast, listen to the recorded panel “Talent Wars. Recruiting And Retention Strategies For A Competitive Market” from our 5th Annual Business Advantage Forum. This panel was moderated by Jaime Leggett and included Ebony Smith, MCC (she/her) Executive Coach & President – Ebenum Equation, Seth Cassel, Co-Founder, and Co-President –EveryMundo, and Daniel Torres, VP, Senior Managing Counsel – Security & Cyber Innovation Cyber &

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