{"podcast":{"title":"Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus","slug":"great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428","podcast_index_feed_id":5602428,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/425417/rss","website_url":"https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/4/6/6/7466381cfa7a69f3d959afa2a1bf1c87/great_practice_great_life_by_atticus_-_for_attorneys_-_cover_art.jpg","author":"Steve Riley","episode_count":194,"summary":"If you're a solo or small law firm owner who feels overworked, time-starved, or stuck at your current level, this podcast is for you. On Great Practice. Great Life.® you will hear from successful firm owners who have increased income, reduced stress, and built profitable, sustainable practices. Hosted by Steve Riley, a former trial attorney and law firm coach for more than 20 years, the show dives into real conversations about law firm growth, leadership, and profitability. You will learn how to grow a firm that runs smoothly, from marketing and hiring to operations and culture, so you are not the bottleneck in your own business. Each episode delivers practical, lawyer-specific strategies you can use right away to improve your law practice management, boost firm performance, and create more time for the life you actually want. Follow the show and start building your own great practice and great life. Popular topics include: * Attorney success & personal growth * How to grow a law firm sustainably * Law firm business strategy & leadership * Law firm culture, hiring, and team development * Law firm management, operations, and workflow design * Law firm marketing & client experience…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:18:24.444751+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428"},"episode":{"title":"Why Work Ethic Isn't Enough with Scott Pioli, Part 1 | Ep 186","slug":"why-work-ethic-isn-t-enough-with-scott-pioli-part-1-ep-186","published_at":"2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428/why-work-ethic-isn-t-enough-with-scott-pioli-part-1-ep-186","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428","url":"https://83068fe0-94a1-48b4-a352-a45dd99afdc4.libsyn.com/186-why-work-ethic-isnt-enough-with-scott-pioli-part-1","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/83068fe0-94a1-48b4-a352-a45dd99afdc4/GP_Ep186_Master.mp3?dest-id=3539819","summary":"Most lawyers are not lazy. 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Throughout the conversation, Scott shares the work habits and mindset shifts that shaped his career, the humility required to keep improving, and why high performing cultures are often \"uncomfortably demanding.\" Steve and Scott also unpack the role of friction, accountability, and honest feedback in personal growth, leadership, and law firm success. If you feel exhausted despite working hard, this episode will challenge the way you think about productivity, leadership, and law firm growth and help you build a more intentional path to high performance. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: The critical difference between work ethic and work habits The preparation systems Scott used while building championship NFL teams How prioritization separates elite performers from overwhelmed professionals Why self-awareness and humility are essential to growth Scott…","meta_description":"Most lawyers are not lazy. They are overloaded. Most lawyers are not afraid of hard work. 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