Velocity Work

Learn about the four kinds of luck and how you can create more luck in your world with Melissa Shanahan.

What I'm sharing with you today applies to any business. But of course, I have my clients in mind and all solo and small firms out there. This diagram that I'm going to explain to you allows you to know when to intentionally shift your trajectory. And I'm sharing this not only because I think it really helps to paint a picture of a firm's inevitable growth journey, it helps you to find where you are on that growth path. Once you have an awareness of where you are, it allows you to make smarter business decisions suited for where you are.

Deciding to invest in a coach, consultant, or program can be a fantastic strategic move. But if you're using more than one at any given time, you're likely wasting time and money. Listen in as Melissa helps owner-attorneys decide how to constrain down to the one thing that makes the most sense based on where they are right now.

Want to inefficiently work towards a result? Be in a hurry. Or would you rather create a lasting result that you can build on? The distinction between being quick vs. being in a hurry is subtle, but everything. Listen in to this short episode where Melissa shines a light on the difference between these two active states and use the awareness to your advantage.

Productivity requires much more than a to-do list. And tips aren't going to help you if you're not already pretty productive. It's deeper than that. On this episode, Melissa digs into five concepts that you can implement starting this week in order to save time and get more done. Links from episode: “Power Hour” concept coined in The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

You need to have a solid understanding of how much money you have and where it's going. From there, you can be very intentional about the adjustments you want (or need) to make. Listen to this episode to hear what principles from the Profit First methodology are most important for Melissa and her clients and how to be on top of your firm's financial position in any given moment. Links from episode: Mike Michalowicz Profit First Book How to Find a Bank that Supports Profit First

How you view success and how you approach it matters. Listen in to learn what many attorneys leave in the dust in an effort to achieve their goals. Links and Resources from this episode: velocitywork.com

Melissa shares her professional background, passion for helping owner-attorneys, and the ultimate purpose of this podcast. Links and Resources from this episode: velocitywork.com SimplyBe. Agency Joey Vitale Indie Law