Velocity Work

Melissa and Emily discuss the importance of understanding what your customer/client REALLY needs, knowing how your strengths can also be your weaknesses, and how to combat that. Get to know Emily more here! Mentioned in this episode: The Lean Startup Steve Blank on Starting Greatness with Mike Maples, Jr.

Melissa and Damon talk about his journey from law school to running a multi-office firm, the advantages of growth, and the benefits of a competitive personality. Learn more about Damon here!

Melissa and financial expert Chelsea Williams discuss financial clarity, money-myths, the importance of "getting your house in order", and their shared passion of working closely with lawyers. Learn more about Chelsea and her group, Core Solutions, here. Learn more money myths by following Core Solutions on Instagram: core_solutions_group You can reach Chelsea at: chelsea@yourcoresolution.com Mentioned in this episode: Just Mercy, by Bryan Stevenson Rich Kids, by Tom Corley

This week, Melissa talks with Luke about blunt feedback, conflict resolution, asynchronous work, and having a company Vision. Mentioned in this week’s episode: Minaal   Slack Quip Asana  Simon Sinek Luke's Tips for Giving (Constructive) Blunt Feedback: Do it privately. Do it soon (don't wait!). Say it at the beginning. Use "I" statements and not "you" statements. Listen in for more!

This week, Melissa and Sarah talk about tips and tricks for how to use LinkedIn! Sarah reminds listeners that businesses are people, and explains the importance of consistency and making personal connections. Get to know Sarah by checking out here website here! 3 Tips to Using LinkedIn: Position yourself as an expert in your field! Do this on your profile, where it's important to be specific. Don't just advertise yourself as a lawyer... what kind of lawyer? What clients do you serve? Engage with your newsfeed to build visibility; this is where you demonstrate your expertise. Keep it short, but personal. Show your human side! And remember to stay consistent. 5 mins a day is better than 2 hours, once a month. Find your ideal clients and connect with them! Be useful, give freely, and don't ask for favors.

This week, Melissa and Francine discuss bringing kindness and compassion into the business of law, and the magic of women working together. New York Small Business Owners, click here for Francine's New York Offer! Women interested in joining Francine's Mastermind, and those looking for more information on the above offer, email advocate@lovelawfirmpllc.com

Get a sneak peek at the podcast interviews we'll be airing in the next 8 weeks! Get to know our guests a little ahead of time: Francine Love Sarah Santacroce Luke Tyson Chelsea Z Williams Damon Pendleton Emily Kerr-Finell Jordan Ostroff Joey Vitale

Ever wondered about how we work privately with clients? Listen in to learn more! Velocity Work has a signature 3-Phase process that involves a comprehensive analysis of your firm (Phase 1), an in-person strategic planning retreat (Phase 2), and ongoing accountability check-ins and quarterly workshops (Phase 3). Since this episode aired, some of how we work with clients has changed. Check out our website for more on how we work with clients. Check out our newest program here.

As 2019 draws to a close, take a moment to step back and review. How did you do this year? What gifts did you give yourself this year? In this week's episode, Melissa talks listeners through remembering past accomplishments and dedicating yourself to discipline and delayed gratification in 2020.

This week, Melissa discusses the importance of self-confidence, trusting yourself, and keeping promises to yourself. Before you listen, make sure you've FIRST listened to Episode 17 of the Velocity Work Podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Dan Sullivan: The Four C's Formula Ed Mylett Simon Sinek

Melissa shares tips about the Daily Huddle, how to start off your day right, and make every day a WIN! Click here to get a copy of our FREE Daily Huddle Guide

In this week's episode, learn how knowing WHY you do what you do can propel you to success. Melissa explains how to find your Compelling Reason, and how it will create commitment and resilience in you! Since this episode aired, we are no longer using Speakpipe. However, if you would like to send us a message, please email clients@velocitywork.com

In this week's episode, Melissa explains the importance of recognition and gives a wealth of examples to help you start celebrating and thereby better motivating your team! Click here for our FREE sample Celebration Survey

Melissa explains how to calculate two very important numbers for your firm and how they can be used in strategic planning. Click here for the FREE 2020 Strategy Prep Spreadsheet Since this episode aired, we are no longer using Speakpipe. However, if you would like to send us a message, please email clients@velocitywork.com Listen to Episode 14 for more information on how to fill out your Strategic Planning Spreadsheet. Follow us on Instagram: velocity.work Find us on Facebook!

Melissa explains why and how you should be measuring progress, gives some ideas of what you should be measuring, and provides a template to get you started. Click here for the FREE 2020 Strategy Prep Spreadsheet Show Notes: An Overview of Episode 14: 3 Reasons to Track: - Helps you make decisions based on FACTS, not feelings - Helps you spot problems before they're fires (additionally, clues you into the stuff that is going well!) - You're not just "a hamster on the hamster-wheel"; you have milestones that you're moving towards! 3 Things You Should be Tracking (at a minimum!): - Finances (eg. revenue, P&L) - Marketing (eg. how much you're spending) - Operations (eg. cases you're handling and clients you're helping)

Melissa breaks down essential elements of a solid strategic plan, their importance, and how to think through them. CLICK HERE FOR OUR SIMPLE STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDE! It's been specifically designed to help you while you listen to this episode. SHOW NOTES: Since this episode aired, we are no longer offering the program Velocity 2020. Click here to check out our latest program.  Listen to Episode 10 of the Velocity Work podcast to hear more about personal responsibility.   Ben Horowitz: What You Do Is Who You Are: How to Create Your Business Culture Since this episode aired, we are no longer using Speakpipe. However, if you would like to send us a message, please email clients@velocitywork.com 

If you haven't already, listen to episode #11: Superthinking Part 1, to clear out your mind and prepare for the next-level thinking and idea generation you'll learn to do in Part 2. Show Notes: Since this episode aired, we are no longer offering the program Velocity 2020. Click here to check out our current program. Listen to Episode 11, Superthinking, Part 1 before you delve into Part 2! Since this episode aired, we are no longer using Speakpipe. However, if you have a message for us, please email clients@velocitywork.com  James Altucher: “The Ultimate Guide for Becoming an Idea Machine” If you missed it, listen to Episode 8 of the Velocity Work Podcast: “Four Kinds of Luck” The Three Steps to Superthinking: Carve out time specifically for spending with your thoughts Come up with a high-quality question you want the answers to Access your own unique and original ideas by “thinking on purpose” Tony Robbins: “Are you asking yourself the right questions?” 

Melissa delves into three powerful steps to mind management and running your brain at full capacity. Show Notes: 1. Since this episode aired, the program Velocity 2020 is no longer being offered. To learn about our newest program, click here. 2. Listen to Episode 10 now. 3.  Click here to download a worksheet to practice mind management. 

Melissa explains the difference between emotional childhood and emotional adulthood, and provides a self-coaching model to help owner-attorneys find power in their perspective. Show notes: 1. Since this episode aired, we're no longer using Speakpipe. However, if you want to send us a message, please email clients@velocitywork.com  2. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/meetvelocitywork 3. Instagram: @velocity.work 4. Self-coaching model as described by Melissa: Circumstances >>> Thoughts >>> Feelings >>> Actions >>> Results

Melissa shares a recent realization and some reflective questions to help and/or prevent personal depletion. Show notes for Episode 9: Katie Kenny: Hair stylist and makeup artist (@lovekatiekenny on Instagram) Jim Hacking (Maximum Lawyer): hackinglawpractice.com Questions Melissa asked herself (that you can ask yourself too!) What are you deeply grateful for cultivating these last six months? When you look at that list (above), what stands out? What patterns, if any, emerge? Is your self-care routine supporting your physical, emotional, or mental awareness? (What is your routine? And is it working?) Where does your life need more balance? What are you ready to do differently? What did you open yourself up to (in the last 6mo)? What is important for you to remember (going forward)? How can you really pave the way for that? Gina Marotta: The Genius Guru, Career Coach & Spiritual Guide (@ginamarotta on Instagram)