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Life Beyond the Briefs

Brian Glass

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 233

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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CMO = Chief Mental Officer?: Marketing as Teaching, Not Tactics | Cassidy Lewis

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 31:18

What does a real CMO do, and why do most law firms get it wrong?

In this episode, Cassidy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer at Cooper Hurley and founder of the CMO Academy, breaks down why marketing isn’t about tactics or title inflation; it’s about teaching, strategy, and trust.

We talk about building in-house marketing teams that actually scale, how community marketing drives referrals, and why omnipresence is the name of the game in 2025.

If you’re tired of wasting marketing dollars and ready to lead with intention, this one’s for you.

Connect with Cassidy on LinkedIn: cassidythemarketer

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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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Money Down the Drain: How Bad Phone Service Cost Us $18,000

Friday, July 11, 2025 • Duration 21:43

Are you pouring marketing dollars into a leaky bucket? That's exactly what's happening at law firms with broken intake systems. As a personal injury attorney who has quadrupled my firm's revenue in just four years, I can tell you with absolute certainty: fix your phones before spending another penny on marketing.

In this eye-opening episode, I share the shocking story of how we fired our answering service within just 48 hours of hiring them—after they cost us $18,000 in potential revenue from a single mishandled call. When a potential client phoned at 10:05 PM explicitly asking to schedule a consultation, the answering service operator ignored her request for ten minutes until she hung up in frustration. With our average fee value of $18,000 per case, that single botched interaction was extraordinarily expensive.

The problem extends beyond answering services. Many firms create unnecessary barriers between themselves and ready-to-hire clients. Your staff must fundamentally believe that hiring your firm is the best possible outcome for someone with a legal problem. As I tell my team: "Nobody calls a plumber asking how to fix a toilet—they want the plumber to solve their problem." When potential clients reach out, they're raising their hand for professional help, not a DIY tutorial.

I share the simple but powerful phrase that transformed our intake process: "You sound like you need a lawyer, and I can help you." This straightforward approach helped us recover 25 cases (worth approximately half a million dollars) just by calling back people who had previously reached out but never signed with us or explicitly declined our services.

Before investing in more lead generation, ensure you have a clearly defined "deal box" of case criteria, staff who believe in your services, and an intake process that facilitates—rather than obstructs—the path to becoming your client. Your potential revenue is already calling; are you ready to answer?

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The $500K Law Firm Question: Can You Walk Away for 3 weeks? | Chelsea Williams

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 36:37

You’ve hit $500K in revenue—but can your law firm run without you?

While Brian’s sipping aperitivos in Italy for three weeks, Chelsea Williams—the Money Whisperer behind Core Solutions Group—is here to break down what it really takes to create a firm that functions (and flourishes) in your absence.

In this episode, we unpack:

Why your bookkeeper ≠ your CFO—and why that matters
How to build a financial team that gives you freedom, not more work
What “Profit First” actually looks like in a law firm
How to stop guessing your ROI and start projecting with confidence
The mindset shift: it’s always—and never—about the money

If you're ready to stop grinding and start growing, hit play. Your future self (and your vacation calendar) will thank you.

🔗 Connect with Chelsea Williams & Core Solutions Group:
🌐 Website: yourcoresolution.com
📸 Instagram: @core_solutions_group
💼 LinkedIn: Core Solutions Group, Inc.
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/yourcoresolution
▶️ YouTube: @core_solutions_group

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____________________________________Brian Glass is a nationally recognized , 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: @Connect on

Revisiting Brian's 2025 Vivid Vision Statement

Friday, July 4, 2025 • Duration 35:18

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you wrote down your most ambitious dreams and revisited them two years later? In this eye-opening episode, I pull back the curtain on my "Vivid Vision" exercise—a powerful three-year life design framework that has quite literally transformed both my law practice and personal life.

Walking through my December 2025 vision that I originally created in 2023, I provide a brutally honest assessment of what materialized and what didn't. The revelation? While I missed many of my financial projections (hitting $5 million instead of $8 million in firm revenue), nearly everything that truly matters manifested exactly as written—from creating a self-sustaining practice with outstanding client care to finding our forever home with space for family and an outdoor oasis.

This episode isn't just about my journey; it's a masterclass in intentional life design for lawyers who want to build practices aligned with their deepest values. You'll learn why three years is the perfect planning horizon, how to create your own vivid vision, and why sharing it widely creates powerful accountability. Most importantly, you'll discover that when you focus on designing the life you truly want rather than chasing arbitrary revenue targets, extraordinary things happen.

If you're tired of showing up to a practice that drains rather than fulfills you, this episode offers a proven pathway forward. As I share from my beach house in Italy during a three-week family vacation (yes, that was in my vision too!): "You will be surprised at how much of this shit actually comes true if you just write it down."

Ready to design a practice you genuinely look forward to on Mondays? Listen now, then create your own Vivid Vision. I'd be honored to read it and provide feedback—just leave out the numbers, because as I've learned, they're the least important part of the equation.

From Ghostwriter to Growth Driver: Storytelling That Attracts Cases, Clients & Credibility | Jacob Molina

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 • Duration 29:50

You don’t need a niche practice—or a marketing department—to grow on LinkedIn. You just need better stories.

In this episode, Jacob Molina shares how solo and small firm lawyers can turn everyday conversations, client wins, and even tough calls into content that builds trust and drives business. We talk about why the client should be the hero, how to get out of your own head, and why visibility beats vanity metrics every time.

If you’ve ever said “I don’t know what to post,” this one’s for you.

Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/molinajacob
Or visit storyleads.io to learn more.

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Maximize Your Practice: When Referring Cases Pays Better Than Handling Them

Friday, June 27, 2025 • Duration 26:28

Lawyers are leaving significant money on the table by stubbornly handling cases outside their expertise when referrals could generate higher profits per hour with zero risk. This eye-opening episode breaks down the surprising economics of legal referrals through the lens of a recent case where I wrote a six-figure check to an out-of-state attorney for essentially making one phone call.

When an attorney from Texas contacted me about a Virginia crash case, he declined my offer to handle it for a referral fee. Instead, he spent 20 months struggling with unfamiliar law before finally sending it my way just before the statute of limitations. After settling for $925,000, I wrote him a check exceeding $100,000. Had he referred it immediately, he would have earned the same amount with virtually no work while avoiding potential malpractice exposure.

The math becomes clear: your return on time skyrockets when you focus exclusively on cases within your geographic and subject-matter expertise. I share multiple examples of general practitioners who mishandled "simple" injury cases by missing immunity issues or incorrectly identifying corporate defendants, inadvertently creating legal malpractice claims more valuable than the original cases.

This philosophy extends beyond case management into personal finance and life planning. Just as I've stopped investing in real estate requiring active management, preferring limited partnerships with slightly lower returns but dramatically higher returns on my time, our firm has abandoned expanding into new practice areas. We've found cultivating strong referral relationships delivers superior results while preserving focus on our core expertise.

With my oldest son turning ten—marking the halfway point of his time under our roof—I'm increasingly aware of how precious time truly is. Are you optimizing your practice to maximize both profit and personal fulfillment? The highest hourly rate you'll ever earn may come from having the wisdom to know which cases to send away.

Subscribe now for more insights on building a law practice you actually enjoy showing up to on Monday.

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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: @Connect on

What If Your Law Firm Ran Like a Startup? | Manny Griffiths

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 35:44

What can a law firm learn from a tech startup?

In this episode, I sit down with Manny Griffiths, CEO and co-founder of Hona, to talk about how his journey, from selling pest control door to door to building a 67-person legal tech company, is full of lessons for law firm owners looking to grow without burning out.

We talk about:

The real-world use cases for AI in law firms (including after-hours lead capture)
Why “automate the redundant to empower the personal” is more than a catchy phrase
How to hire and fire with clarity, and why doing both faster might save your culture
What pain journaling is, and how it’s boosting settlement values for personal injury firms

Manny also opens up about Hona’s early days: working out of his basement, building a sales team through a window, and how venture capital changed their growth trajectory.

Learn more about Hona’s VoiceAI and connect with Manny here:
🔗 Hona on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/honasoftware
👋 Manny Griffiths: linkedin.com/in/manny-griffiths/

🎧 Tap play to learn how startup thinking can unlock your firm’s next chapter.

When Should Your Law Firm Hire a Marketing Director?

Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 18:06

Every growing law firm reaches a crossroads where the founding attorney can no longer juggle every role. The marketing director decision becomes unavoidable, but timing and selection make all the difference between transformative growth and costly disappointment.

When should you hire a marketing director? The answer might surprise you: now, or at least as quickly as possible. A dedicated marketing professional creates a powerful multiplier effect – while you handle cases and client meetings, they ensure your pipeline stays consistently full. The right marketing hire doesn't just cover their salary; they generate significant returns that compound over time.

Most small firm owners struggle with relinquishing control of marketing. We started our firms because we wanted more than just practicing law – we wanted to build something, learn business skills, and wear multiple hats. But this mindset creates problems when hiring marketing talent. Your first marketing hire rarely comes with comprehensive expertise, and neither do you. The solution? Experiment with fractional relationships first, bring your marketing person to educational events where you're learning, and develop their skills alongside your own.

Creating an effective hiring process means developing a clear ideal candidate profile, prioritizing attitude over specific skills, and asking revealing questions during interviews. Try these: "What are you currently reading or listening to?" "What would a previous employer say was your worst quality?" Watch how candidates explain topics they're passionate about, then compare their enthusiasm when discussing previous marketing work. This reveals whether they genuinely know what they claim to know.

Remember to respect title progression – don't call your entry-level marketing hire a "Director" or "CMO." They must earn those titles through demonstrated competence and leadership. Your ultimate goal should be building a firm that doesn't collapse without your daily presence – one where you can disappear for three weeks knowing everything will continue running smoothly.

Ready to transform your marketing approach and build a firm that works for you rather than the other way around? Join us at the Great Legal Marketing Summit on October 23-25 in Washington DC – bring your marketing director! Get tickets at glmsummit.com.

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Brian Glass is a nationally recognized , 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: @Connect on

Family First: The Millionaire Dad Who Built Legacy Around His Kids | Mike McCarthy

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Duration 43:11

Most entrepreneurs say they’re building for their family… but their calendar tells a different story.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Mike McCarthy—real estate entrepreneur, co-founder of GoBundance, and creator of FAMBUNDANCE, a mastermind for entrepreneurial families. Together, they dive into what it truly means to design your life around your values, not your workload.

Mike shares how he stepped away from the hustle culture and chose a path centered on intentional leadership, present parenting, and lasting legacy. He introduces the concept of the "enough number," helping high-achievers define how much is actually enough to live well without burning out.

This episode isn’t just about productivity. It’s about reclaiming your time, protecting what matters, and building a life that works for your whole family.

You’ll learn:

How to calculate your “enough” number and create true work-life alignment
Why mentorship that stings a little can lead to your biggest breakthroughs
How FAMBUNDANCE helps families grow together through shared values
What a purpose-driven calendar really looks like

Plus, Mike shares the best thing he’s done recently with his son, and why choosing experiences over excess may be the smartest business decision you make.

Want to learn more about Mike and his work?
📲 Instagram: @gomikemccarthy
🌐 GoBundance: gobundance.com
🌐 FAMBUNDANCE: fambundance.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: @Connect on

Escape Plan: The Lawyer's Guide to Moving On Without Burning Bridges

Friday, June 13, 2025 • Duration 17:37

At the year's midpoint, many attorneys find themselves contemplating their career path - distant enough from their last bonus but not yet focused on the next one. This critical juncture prompts the fundamental question: "Is this where I want to be?" Drawing from both personal experience and observations as a firm owner, I explore the delicate art of recognizing when it's time to move on and executing that transition with professionalism and integrity.

The markers of career dissatisfaction often appear gradually. While everyone experiences challenging days or weeks, consistent unhappiness over months signals it's time for change. I recommend implementing a simple system to track your professional satisfaction, evaluating factors like compensation alignment, work-life balance, colleague relationships, client satisfaction, intellectual stimulation, feeling valued, and organizational direction. When multiple areas consistently disappoint, it's time to explore new opportunities.

Leaving a legal position requires careful planning and execution. I advocate providing generous notice (4-6 weeks minimum) while simultaneously preparing financially for potential immediate termination. The most successful transitions involve proactive case management, clear client communication, and thorough documentation that allows seamless continuity of representation. Even when departing, maintaining professional bridges creates possibilities for future collaboration and referrals, while burned bridges permanently limit opportunities.

Have you contemplated a career change recently? What signals would indicate it's time for you to move on? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the reviews or connect directly through my website. And if you're enjoying these Friday solo episodes, or would prefer different content, please let me know - your feedback shapes the podcast experience!

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