2025 PPM Calls

Week 7

On this page you will find the call details and recordings for each daily session. As more and more weeks are added, you’ll be able to search using the directory on the Home Page.

Week 7 - Monday, May 19

Practical Profitable Mindset Lesson focused on the concept of identity for lawyers who are also business owners. It emphasized that identity is a belief system formed from inherited perceptions, particularly from family, and that these beliefs influence behavior, decisions, and ultimately, business results. Participants discussed how they often view their roles as lawyer and business owner as separate, leading to conflicting actions. They were encouraged to redefine their identity by recognizing themselves as both lawyers and business owners, aligning their behavior and decisions accordingly. Key questions and exercises were introduced to help participants uncover their current identity, understand how it affects their actions, and develop a new identity that supports both their legal and business roles.

Week 7 - Tuesday, May 20

Practical Profitable Mindset Check-In Call session focused on the essential shift from identifying solely as a lawyer to fully embracing the dual role of lawyer and business owner. The discussion emphasized how self-concept limits or propels firm growth and outlined how inherited beliefs about the legal profession—particularly around profit and professionalism—can sabotage business success. Through contrasting examples, the team explored how mindset influences outcomes, with practical strategies for reframing identity, such as hiring non-attorney staff, building subscription models, and developing training plans. Participants shared personal reflections and challenges in staying motivated, with support offered to restore purpose and structure. The call reinforced that intentional identity shifts lead to practical, profitable outcomes when paired with behavioral alignment.

Week 7 - Wednesday, May 21

Practical Profitable Mindset Weekly Check-In Call

Week 7 - Thursday, May 22

Practical Profitable Mindset Weekly Check-In Call focused on embracing the identity of a business owner and aligning actions accordingly to drive profitability and team performance. One participant used a team meeting to assert expectations and set a new standard after letting go of a non-performing hire. Another is actively documenting and reengineering processes while temporarily returning to production work to address a profit leak, all with the goal of creating long-term delegation systems. Meanwhile, another participant expressed uncertainty about their evolving role, seeking clarity on how to shift from attorney to owner and how to build a team that supports that vision. The key takeaway was that this transitional period requires intentional prioritization, strategic judgment, and a mindset shift toward owner-level decision-making.

Week 7 - Friday, May 23

Practical Profitable Mindset Weekly Q&A Call centered on the theme of identity transformation as a foundation for personal and professional growth within law firm leadership. Participants explored the idea that outdated versions of the self can become obstacles, regardless of operational improvements. Leaders were challenged to assess the identities they’ve been operating from and to reflect honestly on the beliefs, decisions, and fears that have shaped those identities. The conversation revealed deep emotional ties to decisions around staffing, particularly with underperforming employees, highlighting how empathy, fear of being wrong, and desire for validation often interfere with strategic leadership. There was a strong emphasis on the emotional and psychological aspects of change—grief over past identities, the need for dopamine regulation, and the fear of future disappointment. Practical strategies included journaling prompts and decision-making filters rooted in legacy-building. Leaders committed to concrete shifts to align with the next version of themselves, accepting discomfort as a necessary part of evolution and legacy-driven firm growth.

Week 7 - Saturday, May 24

Practical Profitable Mindset Weekend Q&A Call explored the theme of identity and how aligning with a business owner mindset—rather than just a legal practitioner—can profoundly impact personal and financial outcomes. Participants were encouraged to reflect on where they were still operating like employees rather than CEOs, and to confront deep-rooted beliefs limiting their growth. Discussions highlighted the importance of intentional decision-making, valuing oneself through compensation, and leveraging business tools like financial planning and goal setting. Emotional revelations revealed how family conditioning and outdated self-concepts often drive professional behavior. The session emphasized that redefining professionalism to include business acumen is not a betrayal but an elevation of purpose.

Week 7 - Sunday, May 25

Practical Profitable Mindset Weekend Q&A Call