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  • Intake Systems Part 2 | Why You’re Still Overwhelmed: The Shocking Truth About Intake Systems

    Intake Systems Part 2 | Why You’re Still Overwhelmed: The Shocking Truth About Intake Systems
    Sep 9 2025
    In Part 2 of our Intake Systems series, Shane Smith and Trevor White expose why most law firm owners stay stuck in chaos. From answering client calls on Christmas Day to building six-month follow-up campaigns with zero budget, they reveal how lack of process is silently killing your firm’s growth. You’ll learn why answering every call is not heroic, how your mindset sabotages your intake results, and what real marketing consistency looks like—even when you’re broke. This episode will challenge your beliefs, reframe your approach, and give you the tools to finally build a scalable intake system that serves you instead of draining you. Topics include: – Why most attorneys think they have a system (but don’t) – The myth of after-hours calls and why they rarely convert – The role of mindset in sabotaging your marketing – How scarcity thinking shows up in your messaging – The FREE stuff you should be doing right now
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    23 min
  • Intake Systems Part 1 | Why Most Law Firms Stay Broke (And How to Escape the Feast & Famine Trap)

    Intake Systems Part 1 | Why Most Law Firms Stay Broke (And How to Escape the Feast & Famine Trap)
    Sep 2 2025
    In this raw episode of the Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Shane and Trevor White break down the real reason most law firms stay small, broke, and stressed out. From building a $20M+ law firm to bench pressing 255 lbs at 156 lbs bodyweight, Shane shares his biggest regrets, shocking wins, and what really happens when you don't master intake and sales. Whether you're a solo attorney or trying to scale your practice, this episode dives deep into the chaos of feast-and-famine cycles, the middle-class mindset that keeps you stuck, and why avoiding sales is actually hurting your clients. Plus, we challenge you to find your unique selling proposition and stop blending in. Watch now and learn how to build consistent growth—without losing your mind, marriage, or mission. legaledgecoaching.com | Free 4-part intake training available now. Unlock the Edge
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    27 min
  • Power Hour Part 3: Why Most Lawyers Can’t Scale – And How One Daily Habit Fixes Everything

    Power Hour Part 3: Why Most Lawyers Can’t Scale – And How One Daily Habit Fixes Everything
    Aug 26 2025

    In Part 3 of our Power Hour series, Trevor White and Shane Smith break down the Business component of the Power Hour and why most law firm owners stay stuck. From actionable advice on marketing, leadership, and operations, to the importance of declaring what you learn daily, this episode gives lawyers the roadmap to turn chaos into control. Learn why your firm doesn’t have a scalable problem—it has a skillable one—and how this one-hour framework can change your life and business.

    Get free downloads and training to build your own Power Hour at www.legaledgecoaching.com

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    13 min
  • Power Hour Part 2: This Morning Habit Changed My Law Firm and My Life

    Power Hour Part 2: This Morning Habit Changed My Law Firm and My Life
    Aug 19 2025
    In Part 2 of the Power Hour series, Shane Smith and Trevor White dive deep into the "Being" and "Balance" domains of the Legal Edge Coaching Framework. This episode gets personal as the two law firm owners reveal how they connect with God, fight burnout through mindful routines, and transform relationships using one powerful daily habit: the gratitude text. From awkward meditations to shocking spiritual awakenings—and even how one sticky note changed everything for a kid in college—this episode is packed with raw, relatable stories and controversial truths attorneys rarely admit out loud. Whether you're skeptical about spirituality or just looking to bring more clarity, peace, and purpose to your day—this is a must-watch.
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    30 min
  • Why Most Lawyers Are Failing Before 9AM – The Truth About Power Hour

    Why Most Lawyers Are Failing Before 9AM – The Truth About Power Hour
    Aug 12 2025
    In this episode of the Legal Edge Coaching podcast, Shane Smith and Trevor White dive deep into the concept of the "Power Hour"—the simple but powerful morning routine that can make or break your productivity, discipline, and personal growth. Trevor opens up about the chaos of relocating from Hawaii and how quickly life can unravel without structured habits. Shane shares hard-earned insights on how skipping routines leads to coasting—and eventually, collapse. They explore: * Why morning routines fail for most people * The difference between real productivity vs. "fake hustle" * How Shane avoided burnout and scaled Shane Smith Law with Power Hour habits * Trevor’s near-death heart attack from years of ignoring his body * Tactical steps for building your own Power Hour around body, being, balance, and business This isn’t another fluff-filled self-help chat. It’s a brutally honest blueprint for reclaiming power over your life—starting with your first hour of the day. The Legal Edge "Unlock the Edge" Get your FREE copy of The Power of the Pivot and learn more at https://www.legaledgecoaching.com/go/
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    31 min
  • Why Successful Lawyers Self-Sabotage After Scaling

    Why Successful Lawyers Self-Sabotage After Scaling
    Aug 5 2025
    In this brutally honest episode of the Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Shane Smith and Trevor White dig into the dark side of success. Why do so many lawyers build high-performing teams, only to blow it all up? Is burnout inevitable—or can you scale without self-destruction? From Trevor’s emotional goodbye to Hawaii to Shane’s behind-the-scenes failures (including a lost income stream due to abdication, not delegation), this episode is packed with real talk, sharp insights, and hard-earned lessons. Discover: * The dangerous myth of “set it and forget it” * How lawyers unknowingly micromanage or totally abandon key systems * What your team really needs from you (and what they don’t) * Why masterminds and mentors aren’t optional—they’re essential * How to identify and break toxic internal narratives that hold your firm back Whether you’re just hiring your first receptionist or managing a 150-person law firm, this episode will challenge how you lead—and show you a better way to grow. Free Training & Summit Info Want to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally scale with clarity? Start with our free foundational training at https://legaledgecoaching.com/go
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    36 min
  • Overwhelmed, Burned Out & Ready to Quit? Do THIS Before You Give Up!

    Overwhelmed, Burned Out & Ready to Quit? Do THIS Before You Give Up!
    Jul 29 2025

    In this raw and revealing episode of The Legal Edge Coaching Podcast, Trevor White and Shane Smith get personal about one of the most crippling challenges facing law firm owners and attorneys: overwhelm. From cross-ocean moves and marriage stress to law firm breakdowns and burnout-induced divorces, they share real stories (including Trevor being called out by his own son!) that expose how easily chaos creeps in—and how to take back control. Discover how a simple daily plan can shift you from stuck and spiraling to focused and winning. If you’ve ever felt like there’s too much to do and not enough time (or sanity), this episode might change your trajectory.

    Topics Covered:

    * Trevor’s chaotic move from Hawaii & the $5,000 couch he gave away

    * Why moving or managing 100 legal files can feel the same

    * The ONE trick that instantly broke his wife’s emotional spiral

    * The real cost of taking five files home every night

    * How work-life imbalance destroys legacies (and why Trevor’s son doesn’t want his life)

    * Tactical steps to eliminate overwhelm TODAY

    * Why momentum—not perfection—is the secret to growth

    * What your kids really hear when you miss bedtime

    * The fatal lie high-performers keep telling themselves

    * How to get out of the pressure cooker... before it explodes

    The Legal Edge

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    Get your FREE copy of The Power of the Pivot and learn more at https://www.legaledgecoaching.com/go/
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    38 min
  • The Harsh Truth About Growing Your Law Firm – Why Most Lawyers Quit Too Early

    The Harsh Truth About Growing Your Law Firm – Why Most Lawyers Quit Too Early
    Jul 22 2025

    Shane Smith and Trevor White expose the ugly truths no one tells you about building a successful law firm. From blowing $60,000 on a failed idea to hiring the wrong people and watching everything crash, they open up about the brutal journey of entrepreneurship. This episode is a must-watch for attorneys stuck in the $500K to $1M trap who feel like they’re drowning in 12+ hour days with no exit.

    If you're serious about growth—and ready to ditch the burnout story—you’ll learn the mindset shifts and tactical pivots that separate law firm leaders from burned-out solo practitioners.

    Learn how to:

    * Identify whether it’s time to pivot or persevere

    * Spot when your ego is sabotaging your growth

    * Avoid blaming the wrong thing (hint: it's not always the ad)

    * Embrace the messy, painful process of real growth

    * Use coaching, mentorship, and accountability to win

    The Legal Edge

    "Unlock the Edge"

    Get your free copy of The Power of the Pivot and learn more at https://www.legaledgecoaching.com/go/
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    33 min