Are you a law firm owner ready to ditch the traditional model and take control of your cash flow? In the Law Firm Money Matters Podcast, host Chelsea Williams, founder of Core Solutions Group, dives deep into what it really takes to build a bold, profitable, and mindset-driven law firm.
From post-COVID disruptions to modern operations and finance strategies, we explore the new breed of legal entrepreneurs who aren’t afraid to challenge the norm.
Whether you're scaling your practice, seeking clarity on your financials, or simply staying afloat, you'll find stories, strategies, and no-fluff advice that puts profit first.
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#16: The Wake-Up Call Every Law Firm Owner Keeps Ignoring with Susan Filan
Work-life balance isn't the real lesson here. Knowing yourself is. In this episode, Chelsea Williams sits down with Susan Filan, former prosecutor, MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst, and now a keynote speaker known as The Wake-Up Call Speaker, to talk about what happens when the identity you spent decades building gets stripped away in an instant. After being struck by a car and forced into a year of surgeries and recovery, Susan faced something harder than the physical healing: the realization th...
29 Apr 2026
#15: LSAs, SEO & Video: What Actually Works for Law Firms with Philip Fairley (Part Two)
Marketing is not your biggest problem. Not knowing your numbers is. In Part 2 of this conversation, Chelsea Williams sits down with Philip Fairley of Attorney Fuel to break down what’s actually working in law firm marketing right now — and why most firms are wasting money because they’re tracking impressions instead of client acquisition cost. Haven't watched Part 1? Watch it here. From LSAs and SEO to video strategies and client acquisition KPIs, this episode is a no-fluff look at how to bui...
15 Apr 2026
#14: Why Every Law Firm Should Be Built to Sell with Tom Lanfestey
Most law firm owners don’t realize they’re building a business that could one day be sold - or that failing to plan for it can quietly destroy value. In this episode, Chelsea Williams sits down with Tom Lanfestey to unpack what actually makes a law firm sellable, why systems matter more than hustle, and how exit planning impacts cash flow, profitability, and growth long before a sale ever happens. Whether you plan to sell your firm, grow through acquisition, or simply want more freedom,...
1 Apr 2026
#13: Why Law Firms Avoid Subpoenas (And Why That’s Costing You) with Becky Sampson
Most law firms don’t avoid subpoenas because they aren’t important. They avoid them because they’re detailed, time-consuming, and frustrating. In this episode of Law Firm Money Matters, Chelsea Williams sits down with Becky Sampson, founder of Only Subpoenas, to unpack why 1 in 3 subpoenas get rejected and how that impacts your case timeline, team efficiency, and ultimately your cash flow. This isn’t just about paperwork. It’s about momentum, delegation, and using your highest and best time a...
18 Mar 2026
#12: Stop Wasting Marketing Dollars (Fix Your Intake) with Philip Fairley
Most law firms don’t have a marketing problem. They have a conversion problem. In this episode of Law Firm Money Matters, Chelsea Williams sits down with Philip Fairley, founder of Attorney Fuel, to break down the real reason law firms struggle with profitability: poor intake systems, unclear KPIs, and untracked leads. If you’re spending money on marketing but don’t know your consult set rate, show rate, or retained later percentage — this episode will shift how you see your numbers forev...
25 Feb 2026
#11: Money Mindset, Power & Systems: A Law Firm Owner’s Real Story with Mel LaGrone
What looks like “freedom” on social media is usually the result of systems, boundaries, and intentional financial decisions. In this episode, Chelsea Williams sits down with Mel LaGrone to unpack her journey from cop to prosecutor to law firm owner and how she built a mission-driven practice without burning herself out. This conversation goes deep into money mindset, resilience, and what it really takes to build a law firm that supports your life instead of consuming it. What You’ll Learn&nb...
11 Feb 2026
#10: Why Law Firm Tech Feels Broken (And How to Fix It) with Jay McCalister
Law firm tech isn’t broken by accident - it’s broken by imitation, poor strategy, and bolting tools together without intention. In this episode, Chelsea Williams sits down with Jay McAllister to unpack the hard truths about law firm technology, AI adoption, and why more tools don’t automatically mean better results. This is a deep, practical conversation about systems, constraints, and how law firm owners can stop creating “Frankenstein” businesses that drain time, money, and energy. Wh...
28 Jan 2026
#9: How Facing Your Numbers Gives You Control with Alexis Litle
Running a law firm shouldn’t feel like waking up at 3:00 AM in a cold sweat wondering if payroll will clear. In this episode, Chelsea Williams sits down with Alexis Litle to unpack what really happens when law firm owners avoid their numbers—and how clarity creates control, even when things feel chaotic. Alexis shares her journey from prosecutor to founder of one of Colorado’s fastest-growing criminal defense firms, the mindset shifts required to scale, and why facing the data you’re afraid o...
14 Jan 2026
#8: Grill Talk & Growth - Conversations with Bobby Sawyer
What if scaling your law firm to $10M+ wasn’t about working harder—but thinking differently? In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Sawyer, co-founder of Johannes & Sawyer, for a refreshingly honest conversation about what it really takes to scale fast, manage massive growth, and lead a law firm that doesn’t rely on you to survive. Bobby doesn't hold back. From outsourcing vs. hiring in-house, to managing fear and failing forward, we unpack the business decisions law firm owners need to m...
31 Dec 2025
#7: Money Talks: But Only If You Bring the Right People to the Table with Frank Rekas
If you’re still relying on your CPA to do everything from taxes to long-term financial strategy—you’re leaving money (and peace of mind) on the table. In this powerful episode, Chelsea sits down with financial planner Frank Rekas to expose the financial blind spots most law firm owners don't even know they have—and break down the five key financial players every law firm must have to build true wealth and financial stability. Together, they mastermind what a real money team looks like—and how...
15 Oct 2025
#6: Skip the Fluff, Build the Firm with Seth Price
Host [Host Name] interviews Seth Price, co-founder of Price Benowitz LLP, about scaling a law firm and building a respected legal marketing agency.
26 Aug 2025
#5: Why Your Employees Really Stay (and Leave) with Steph Tuss
Host John Smith interviews organizational psychology expert Steph Tuss about how leadership and culture impact employee retention and business success.
12 Aug 2025
#4: No More Random Acts of Marketing: Build a Law Firm Strategy That Works with Ashley Robinson
Host [Host Name] interviews marketing expert Ashley Robinson on building a strategic, effective marketing plan for law firms to drive consistent leads and profitability.
29 Jul 2025
#3: Champagne Clients, Beer Budgets, and the Cost of Staying Stuck with Vanessa Shaw
Host [Host Name] interviews international business strategist Vanessa Shaw about scaling women-owned law firms for purpose, profit, and freedom.
15 Jul 2025
#2: 3 Hard Truths It's Time to Face
Financial strategist Chelsea Williams, Chief Financial Architect of Core Solutions Group, reveals three hard truths law firm owners must face to escape scarcity and align their income with their hard work in this interview.
1 Jul 2025
#1: This Sucks—How Can I Make Money from It? The 8 Mindsets and The Art of The Pivot with Jason Meyer
Jason Meyer shares with listeners how to reframe setbacks into opportunities for financial growth and resilience within their law firms in this interview with the host.
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