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Life Beyond the Briefs

Life Beyond the Briefs

By: Brian Glass
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At Life Beyond the Briefs we help lawyers like you become less busy, make more money, and spend more time doing what they want instead of what they have to. Brian brings you guests from all walks of life are living a life of their own design and are ready to share actionable tips for how you can begin to live your own dream life.

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  • Squeeze Every Ounce Out of Life: Permission to Design Your Legal Career
    May 20 2025

    What if you could transform your law practice by first transforming how you view yourself? In this electrifying keynote from the Great Legal Marketing Summit, renowned mindset coach Lee Milteer challenges lawyers to see themselves as the heroes they truly are.

    "You've got to decide that you're going to squeeze every ounce of juice out of this life," Milteer declares, setting the stage for a profound exploration of how our internal beliefs shape our external reality. Drawing from her fascinating personal journey—including being mistakenly detained as a spy in Israel where a lawyer became her hero—Milteer delivers practical wisdom for attorneys seeking more fulfillment and success.

    The presentation dives deep into the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, revealing how the way we talk to ourselves literally programs our future. Milteer offers powerful techniques like writing goals in past, present, and future tense simultaneously to trick your brain into believing success has already happened. She introduces the concept of five essential "currencies" we must manage wisely: mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial energy.

    Most importantly, Milteer positions lawyers as "alchemists" and "warriors" capable of transforming both their own lives and their clients'. She demolishes the myth that we need permission to pursue our dreams, urging listeners to stop accepting the "crumbs of life" when they deserve the whole loaf. Through specific morning rituals, daily affirmations, and strategic visualization practices, she provides a roadmap for reclaiming personal power.

    Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking greater profitability, or simply wanting to fall back in love with your practice, this episode delivers the mindset shifts needed to design a legal career that energizes rather than depletes you. Ready to transform your relationship with your work? Listen now, then join us at the upcoming Great Legal Marketing Summit this October 23-25. Get your tickets today at glmsummit.com.

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    Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field. This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.

    Want to connect with Brian?

    Follow Brian on Instagram: @thebrianglass
    Connect on LinkedIn

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Three Takeaways from the Hona Disrupt Conference
    May 17 2025

    Technology should empower—not replace—meaningful client connections in the legal profession. At Hona's Disrupt Conference, the prevailing wisdom wasn't about using AI to minimize client interactions, but rather leveraging automation to create more time for genuine human connection. As Josh Sanford of Lexamica powerfully stated, the goal should be to "waste more time on the phone with clients" so that when critical decisions arise, they trust your guidance.

    The most innovative law firms are implementing strategic approaches to enhance client touchpoints. Attorney Ethan Ostroff has introduced a dedicated scheduler position focused solely on client contact and document collection. This overseas virtual role significantly increases client communication, which consistently correlates with better case outcomes and satisfaction. When clients feel connected to their representation, they follow medical recommendations more consistently and ultimately leave more positive reviews—regardless of the case result.

    Automation tools are evolving to support deeper client relationships. Hona's platform now offers regular push notifications asking clients about experiences that won't appear in medical records. This accomplishes multiple goals: clients document relevant information in real-time rather than trying to recall details months later; attorneys gather richer case data; and there's a clear record of client engagement. Similarly, implementing early TBI screening helps identify symptoms clients might not initially report to doctors, potentially strengthening case documentation.

    A critical insight for any law firm: stay current with your existing technology stack before purchasing new solutions. Products continuously evolve after purchase, and firms often miss valuable new features simply because no one is designated to maintain regular contact with account representatives or attend product updates. The functionality you need may already be available in tools you're paying for.

    As the legal landscape evolves with AI and automation handling routine tasks, firms that differentiate themselves through empathy and relationship-building will thrive. The future belongs to lawyers who leverage technology to handle mechanical aspects while dedicating their newly available time to the human elements of legal practice that truly matter to clients.

    Looking to grow your practice? Join us at the Great Legal Marketing Summit (October 23-25 in Fairfax, Virginia) where experts like Dan Kennedy, Jay Berkowitz, Jason Hennessey, and more will share cutting-edge strategies for law firm growth. Grab your tickets at glmsummit.com and position your firm for success in this rapidly changing legal landscape.

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    Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field. This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.

    Want to connect with Brian?

    Follow Brian on Instagram: @thebrianglass
    Connect on LinkedIn

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    22 mins
  • Fired After Asking for a Raise? Now She Runs Law Firm Marketing Departments Nationwide
    May 13 2025

    Tifiny Swedensky shares her expertise as a fractional CMO for law firms, revealing the essential roles, strategies, and metrics needed to build an effective marketing department that consistently delivers results.

    • The six key roles every growing law firm marketing department needs
    • Why having a dedicated intake manager is critical for converting leads
    • How to structure a smaller four-person marketing team for maximum effectiveness
    • The importance of consistent weekly marketing tasks like social posts, newsletters, and content
    • Why output beats perfection in legal marketing
    • How to properly allocate your marketing team's time (50% routine tasks, 10% data, 40% unique initiatives)
    • Why attribution in marketing is often misleading
    • Top marketing strategies for 2024 including Facebook retargeting, local service ads, and community events
    • Essential marketing tools and technologies for law firm marketing departments
    • The value of marketing director mastermind groups for sharing ideas and resources

    Grab your tickets for Tif’s event at special pricing for LBTB listeners here: https://www.sharpcookiedev.com/sharp-marketing-seminar-glm/


    Visit sharpcookiemarketing.com to learn more about Tiffany's marketing director mastermind program and marketing audits for law firms.


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    Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia. He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field. This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.

    Want to connect with Brian?

    Follow Brian on Instagram: @thebrianglass
    Connect on LinkedIn

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    44 mins

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