{"podcast":{"title":"Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast","slug":"do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","podcast_index_feed_id":7627760,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/OoLlOizM.rss","website_url":"https://sedgwickandrews.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/07cacb42-7c0f-44d4-884d-8be23043124e/logos/e9430cc7-f608-4e67-906f-49a9804b50f7.png","author":"Aisha Massengill","episode_count":17,"summary":"Ready to take your small business from basement startup to Big Boss success? Welcome to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss! where we prove that with the right strategy, any up and coming business owner can compete with the big guys. Hosted by Aisha Jorge Massengill, founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, a seasoned employment attorney who's advised large publicly traded companies for over two decades, this podcast is your courtside seat to business transformation. Just like that fearless 13-year-old girl shouting \"\"I got next!\"\" on Bronx basketball courts, successful entrepreneurs don't just wait their turn—they prepare for it. They study the game, assess the competition, and build the skills they need to win when opportunity calls. What You'll Discover: Real Success Stories: In-depth interviews with business owners who've successfully scaled from side hustles to legitimate enterprises Strategic Frameworks: Proven systems and structures that help small businesses compete like industry giants Legal & HR Insights: Employment law guidance that protects your growing team while fostering company culture Risk Management for Entrepreneurs: Smart ways to minimize liability while m…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760"},"episode":{"title":"From Google Search to Six-Figure Solo Law Firm: Lauren Lester","slug":"from-google-search-to-six-figure-solo-law-firm-lauren-lester","published_at":"2026-01-01T16:45:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/from-google-search-to-six-figure-solo-law-firm-lauren-lester","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f70701459370375ccc2c1a6fee99c5183e377e2ea144f81a1a1c6b881febf61/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMDBmMzE5OS1hY2VhLTQ1Y2MtYWFhZS03YjZjNWQ3YTY3NzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NmE0OGQxMjE5ODliNTIxYzg1Y2RmL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMV9fMTctNDUtMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2f70701459370375ccc2c1a6fee99c5183e377e2ea144f81a1a1c6b881febf61/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMDBmMzE5OS1hY2VhLTQ1Y2MtYWFhZS03YjZjNWQ3YTY3NzIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NmE0OGQxMjE5ODliNTIxYzg1Y2RmL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTEtMV9fMTctNDUtMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"From Google Search to Six-Figure Solo Law Firm: Lauren Lester's Unconventional Path to Work-Life Balance Podcast : Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Episode Description : In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss , host Aisha Jorge Massengill sits down with Lauren Lester of Lester Law, a solo legal practitioner who built a thriving six-figure law firm in Denver, Colorado—without sacrificing her personal life. Lauren shares her unconventional journey from a surprising Google search that revealed her true career path to launching her own firm straight out of law school, despite being told it couldn’t be done. Lauren opens up about the pivotal life moment that pushed her to implement radical boundaries in her practice, including her now-famous “no Fridays” rule. She explains how setting firm boundaries not only transformed her work-life balance but also attracted ideal clients who respect her values. The conversation also explores how Lauren leverages legal tech and automation, makes strategic business pivots, and has expanded into coaching other attorneys. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and legal professionals who want to build a purpose-driven business without burnout. 🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode : How to uncover your true career path and act on unexpected opportunities What it really takes to launch a solo law firm and bet on yourself Why setting strong work-life boundaries can actually attract better clients How Lauren’s “no Fridays” rule reshaped her business and personal life Ways to leverage automation and legal technology to increase efficiency When and how to make strategic pivots as your values evolve Business resources that support sustainable growth, including Profit First and the…","meta_description":"From Google Search to Six-Figure Solo Law Firm: Lauren Lester's Unconventional Path to Work-Life Balance Podcast : Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2114,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/episodes/from-google-search-to-six-figure-solo-law-firm-lauren-lester/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/from-google-search-to-six-figure-solo-law-firm-lauren-lester.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}