In this episode, Greg McCollum shares hard-earned wisdom on the art of separating urgent from important tasks in your criminal defense law firm. If you find yourself in a constant swirl of demands, dreading the chaos the moment you step inside your office, you are not alone—and Greg knows exactly what that feels like.
Greg recounts the days when his practice ran on crisis mode and reveals how learning the difference between urgent and important changed it into a thriving, well-structured business. You will hear practical advice, relevant examples, and actionable strategies to lead with confidence, reduce stress, and create more space to help you grow your firm from under $200,000 in revenue to $1 million and beyond.
Tune in to hear how Greg improved his firm, and discover actionable tips to help you take charge, become a deliberate leader, and build a business where you and your team prosper.
Show Highlights:
- The reality of small businesses being in a state of crisis. [00:49]
- Symptoms of a crisis-oriented, low-productivity law firm. [03:39]
- Understanding real urgency vs. importance. [07:14]
- Ensure deliberate decision-making, not “hallway” problem-solving. [07:45]
- The Beast in Me analogy of the important/urgent distinction. [09:08]
- Is crisis managing rain-soaked car seats urgent or important? [12:40]
- Why let legal fees sit in escrow and delay paying yourself. [16:16]
- Step-by-step process for managing refund disputes. [18:34]
- The benefits of projecting calm leadership under pressure. [22:58]
- How to contact Greg for further help and resources. [24:21]
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